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Ben Mustapha

lines on the record: 451
first: 2000-01-13
most recent: 2001-03-16
sittings or episodes: 55
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“We hope that today's debate will help break that silence and that it will lead to a denunciation of violence against women in all its forms- physical, psychological and moral - especially in armed conflict. We wish also to express our support for initiatives and institutional measures to protect women and ensure their safety and security, particularly in armed conflict; we appeal to all States to cooperate to that end. Finally, we emphasize the importance of implementing appropriate preventive measures to resolve conflicts, especially the use of dispute- settlement mechanisms set up by the United Nations and by other organizations such as the Organization of African Unity. We stress further the importance of the effective contribution that women can make in this regard.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“Moreover, the multidimensional nature of peacekeeping operations - in particular with regard to their political aspect, the protection of children, the holding of elections, refugee reintegration, humanitarian assistance and the protection of humanitarian workers, demining, institutional capacity-building at the local level and human rights - offers women an opportunity to contribute to peace and security, which will definitely help to improve the protection of women and young girls in situations of armed conflict. We believe that women's commitment to peace is crucial in ensuring that peace agreements signed by political and military factions hold. We are also convinced that there must be real change not only in the words of the laws themselves, but also in people's mindsets and in social practices.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“must continue its efforts to promote the effective implementation of international conventions, particularly the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. In that regard, we support UNIFEM's efforts to promote women's participation in the decision-making process at all levels of peace-building, as well as its efforts in developing women's capacity-building in the area of conflict prevention and resolution.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“I would also like to draw attention to the adverse effects on women and girls of sanctions, which increase their vulnerability. Recent experience has indeed shown that sanctions have extremely negative consequences on civilians, and in particular on children and women. Apart from their role in the economic and social spheres, women are increasingly playing an active role in the area of peace. In this regard, we would like to express our appreciation for the leading role played in the United Nations system by the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), one of whose top priorities is the elimination of all forms of violence against women. UNIFEM.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“We also encourage the undertaking of an analysis of gender equality in order to promote gender mainstreaming during the planning of policies, strategies and programmes for peace and security. In addition to Tunisia's commitment to gender equality and its policy of fostering the rights and improving the status of women, we recognize the important role women can play in all areas, including in conflict prevention, the maintenance of peace and peace-building. In this connection, we support the participation of women in peacekeeping operations and in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes. As women are the ones most exposed to the devastating effects of anti-personnel landmines, we stress the importance of educating them about the dangers of mines and about the intensive use of mine- detection techniques.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“Their suffering in armed conflict is a violation of international law on the protection and rights of civilians, which is fully applicable to women and girls, in particular the 1949 Geneva Convention and the obligations under its Additional Protocol of 1977 and the 1989 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocol of 25 May 2000. In this regard, we join the appeals made to the parties to every armed conflict to scrupulously and fully respect international law. We also believe that it is up to States to put an end to impunity and to punish those found guilty of crimes, including extortion and acts of sexist violence, against women and girls. We encourage the mainstreaming of a gender perspective in all multidimensional peace operations, both at the national and international levels.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“Along with children, women represent 80 per cent of refugees and displaced persons, and are the first to suffer the worst acts of sexist violence, in particular rape and other forms of sexual abuse. They also constitute the majority of the victims of anti- personnel landmines, and are the most exposed to the scourge of HIV/AIDS because of increased sexual violence and the failure of health systems. As new conflicts erupt and tension and warfare intensify in various parts of the world, the number of poor and defenceless women suffering the horrors of violence and displacement increases, their traditional role is often changed overnight and their workload increases considerably. The rights of women and girls constitute an inalienable, integral and indivisible part of universal human rights.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“All these topics having been considered and debated in recent months, it is certainly worthwhile to underscore the importance of today's topic of debate: women and peace and security. The Council's participation in this area is particularly valuable, as the struggle to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women - and in particular in conflict situations - and to promote their rights is far from over, and should mobilize us all. As has just been eloquently stated by the Secretary-General, Ms. King and Ms. Heyzer, women and girls were, and continue to be, the primary targets of all sorts of discriminatory violence. Indeed, they are among the first victims of armed conflict and are often reduced to the role of human shields in the hands of belligerents.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“Mr. Ben Mustapha (Tunisia) (spoke in French): I would first of all like to express our appreciation to you, Mr. President, and to Ambassador Andjaba, for turning the attention of the Security Council to such an important subject as the one before us today. I would also like to take this opportunity to declare my country's interest in any exchange of views in the Council having to do with humanitarian concerns resulting from conflict situations. We welcome the fact that the Council has given particular attention in recent years to such varied aspects of conflict situations as the plight of refugees and displaced persons, the protection of children in armed conflict, the protection of civilians during armed conflict and the protection of humanitarian personnel.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“Today's urgent Security Council meeting is a clear invitation to stand up to the use of power, to show our respect for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and their religious sentiments, to show our sympathy for the victims' families, to create conditions to restore and revive the peace process and to encourage dialogue and negotiation. These actions are at the core of Security Council responsibilities, which remains the highest authority charged with maintaining international peace and security. In this context, we hope the Palestinian-Israeli summit, to be held tomorrow in Paris under the sponsorship of the United States, will help calm the situation and seriously advance the peace process by showing respect for international law and the agreements undertaken by the parties concerned.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“This will only serve the interest of the parties that have no interest in the peace process. Our duty today, as it has been since the beginning of the peace process, is to deny the efforts of those parties and to create conditions for resuming and continuing the peace process, which is the responsibility of the international community, particularly the co-sponsors and the European Union, in order to end one of the most serious and complicated conflicts of the twentieth century. The Security Council is called upon to create those conditions by authorizing an immediate and transparent international inquiry into these events so that the peace process can resume with a View to achieving a lasting, comprehensive and just peace, based on United Nations resolutions and the land-for- peace formula agreed to by all parties.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“The world expects quick action to stop the serious deterioration of the situation, to protect innocent, helpless Palestinian civilians and to demonstrate respect for hundreds of millions of Muslims worldwide, primarily through the withdrawal of Israeli security forces from Al-Haram Al-Sharif and ending the brutal campaign against the Palestinians. Delays in ending these violations and provocations will exacerbate the situation and aggravate the Palestinian population's sense of frustration and injustice at this critical moment, when the Middle East peace process needs everyone's support and commitment, especially that of the parties directly involved. The occurrence of these events at this particular juncture of the peace process places it in jeopardy.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“We in Tunisia express our profound condolences to the families of the victims. We strongly condemn those Israeli actions, which violate the Geneva Conventions and are a violation of holy sites. The Permanent Observer of Palestine has outlined the events that graphically show the gravity of the situation and its deterioration. These actions not only are a violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention and Israel's responsibilities towards its citizens, they also constitute a serious threat to the peace process in the Middle East. Against this serious backdrop, the whole world is looking to the Security Council, which has the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, to carry out its responsibility.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“The situation in Jerusalem and in the occupied Palestinian territories is highly explosive, and grows more dangerous daily owing to the provocative actions being taken against Palestinian citizens and against their religious feelings. As part of the campaign mounted by the Israeli forces against Palestinian civilians, particularly in Jerusalem, as pointed out by all speakers, the Israeli military forces have used excessive force, including snipers, live ammunition, helicopter gunships and tanks in Palestinian towns to gun down innocent Palestinian civilians. These brutal acts by Israeli forces resulted in the deaths of scores of Palestinians, including innocent children, and injury to hundreds of Palestinian civilians. That intimidated the entire population, which should have enjoyed the protection of the occupying Power.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“Mr. Ben Mustapha (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): I wish at the outset to thank you, Sir, for convening this formal meeting of the Security Council at the very start of your presidency of the Council for the month of October. We appreciate the serious-mindedness and determination you have demonstrated in discharging your responsibilities, and we wish you every success as you carry out your duties this month. I take this opportunity also to pay tribute to Ambassador Ouane for his skilful stewardship of the Council last month. This meeting is of extraordinary importance because of the painful events and distressing developments we are witnessing in the occupied Palestinian territories.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“This is also why we think that we must encourage the initiatives taken in the context of the civilian police, in which my country is proud to be participating. In particular, we welcome the initiative to set up a task force to develop measures to combat ethnic violence, particularly against minorities. To conclude, I think that the return of peace to Kosovo is a complex endeavour, but not an impossible one. The progress achieved since the arrival of UNMIK in Kosovo is appreciable. The success of the electoral operation is a crucial phase on the path towards reconciliation and peaceful coexistence for all the inhabitants of Kosovo. I would like to pay special tribute to Mr. Bernard Kouchner for his tireless efforts for peace and also to his team and to the entire staff of UNMIK for their devotion.”
2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source
“We believe it important that these elections do not serve as pretext for exacerbating the ethnic divide and for promoting exclusion. In this connection I would like to pay tribute to the Kosovo Force (KFOR) for the preparation of a plan of action to thwart any violence during the electoral process. As we have indicated in our previous statements, we consider that effective, impartial and independent justice can strengthen the convictions of all the inhabitants of Kosovo that there is a common future for all communities there. The deployment of judges and international prosecutors to the district courts is a measure that is building the minority communities" confidence in the judiciary system. It is also a way of combating the impunity that reigned in the past and which permitted the most heinous actions.”
2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source
“It is also to be noted with interest that the Serb National Council of Mitrovica will be participating in the work of the joint committee for returnees. The completion, on schedule, of the first phase of the civil registration process and the adoption of the regulations for the municipal elections are a source of satisfaction for my delegation. We take this opportunity to encourage all the communities in Kosovo to take part in these elections, which will lay the basis for a multi-ethnic society, which alone can guarantee lasting reconciliation in Kosovo. We also insist on the stringent application of the election code of conduct, in order to avoid any form of violence or intimidation that might reduce participation in the electoral process.”
2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source
“It thereby could pave the way to self-administration, in particular through the designation of the responsibilities and powers of the municipalities and the equitable representation of the minority communities within these structures. All these initiatives cannot replace the active participation of the parties to the conflict. In effect we consider that all the political leaders of all the communities in Kosovo must shoulder their historic responsibilities. It is up to these leaders to promote tolerance and ensure that the voice of reason is heard. I would like to take this opportunity to note the wise decision of the Serb National Council (SNC) of Gracanica to participate in the work of the Joint Interim Administrative Structure so as to play a constructive role in the implementation of several agreements.”
2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source
“In this connection I would like to welcome the initiatives to reconcile the communities in Kosovo and to encourage political dialogue between the various parties. The initiative to convene the Airlie House Conference in Virginia at which an important declaration was unanimously adopted inspires the hope of seeing one day all this hatred and violence dissipate. It has laid the foundations for a democratic, multi- ethnic and peaceful society in Kosovo on the basis of free and transparent elections and has reaffirmed the right of return of all the refugees. Moreover, we consider that should the pact proposed by the Special Representative ofthe Secretary-General be accepted, it could contribute to protecting the rights of various ethnic communities.”
2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source
“Mr. Ben Mustapha (Tunisia) (spoke in French): I would like to congratulate you, Sir, for having convened this important meeting. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). This report tells us about the activities of that Mission. We also thank above all Mr. Bernard Kouchner, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his extremely informative and edifying briefing on the situation in Kosovo. Kosovo is going through a crucial phase in its history. For some time this region has seen important events, both internally and externally, which will no doubt have direct repercussions on developments in the situation in Kosovo and require the support and backing of the international community as a whole.”
2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source
“These dimensions are the political, military and security issues, as well as economic and social considerations and a renewed international commitment to effectively preventing such conflicts while, at the same time, preserving respect for the fundamental principles that form the basis of the system of international relations. These principles are respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States and non-interference in their internal affairs. This is a true culture of prevention, which needs to be developed in the framework of mutual respect.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“This should include according to development assistance the attention and importance it deserves. Furthermore, sustained attention should be given to post-conflict peace-building, which requires the urgent mobilization of resources for economic reconstruction. This is one of the bases for the restoration of normalcy in a post-conflict situation. To this end, there needs to be increased coordination between the United Nations, the United Nations Development Programme, the Bretton Woods institutions and aid donors. In sum, what the international community has to do now is to define a coherent conflict-prevention strategy that takes into account all the dimensions of the question, which are interdependent and complementary.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“We believe that a sound and viable long-term strategy for conflict prevention must take into account the underlying causes of conflicts and the violence that feeds them and results from them. Such a strategy must note that conflicts often originate in the poor economic and social conditions- underdevelopment, poverty and destitution - of the people in the countries affected by conflicts. We believe that really tackling economic and social development needs would make a substantial contribution to eliminating the causes of the conflict and violence that are rampant in several parts of the world. The case of the African continent is particularly instructive in this regard. The international community must reiterate its commitment to international economic cooperation for development.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“The creation of this Mechanism several years ago demonstrates the determination of Africa to reduce the impact of conflicts, a determination that requires the political and financial support of the international community. The role of the Secretary-General in conflict prevention is an essential one, which he exercises in accordance with Article 99 of the Charter. This Article authorizes him to bring to the attention of the Security Council any matter which in his opinion may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security. Furthermore, preventive diplomacy provides the Secretary-General considerable leeway with respect to conflict prevention, which he can make use of either directly or through his special envoys.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations provides an appropriate framework for cooperation and coordination among the regional organizations and the United Nations, in particular the Security Council and the Secretary- General. The ways and means of this cooperation have to be strengthened by setting up appropriate strategies of cooperation, including in the areas of early warning and information exchange. In this context, my delegation emphasizes the need to strengthen the conflict-prevention capacity of the Organization of African Unity, in particular its Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“In the context of peacekeeping operations, the programmes for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex- combatants have undoubtedly had a decisive affect on preventing the recurrence of conflicts, but also, in the longer term, in consolidating the foundations of peace. Also decisive are all actions aimed at supporting the fight against the trafficking in and circulation of arms, particularly small arms and light weapons. The excessive and destablizing stockpiling of these weapons encourages violence and is a means of waging war. It is up to the Security Council to ensure respect for the various arms embargos that it imposes on countries in which armed conflicts are occurring. Regional organizations have an important role to play in conflict prevention.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“Per its prerogatives under the Charter regarding the preservation of international peace and security, the Security Council has a part to play in the prevention of armed conflicts, whether this involves preventing the outbreak of conflicts or preventing their resurgence. Here, one means available to the Council is preventive deployment, to which it should resort whenever necessary. Of course this should be done while respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries concerned and acting with the consent of the relevant Governments. Preventive disarmament is another means of action available to the Council.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“In the geopolitical field, prevention can save thousands of human lives and preserve valuable resources for development. We have seen how the human and material costs of conflicts have risen in the many conflict situations of the 1990s - situations in which some 80,000 United Nations Blue Helmets have been involved in peacekeeping operations. Today more than ever, conflict prevention should be elevated to the level of a global, integrated strategy, with the aim of ensuring not only the absence of conflicts but also conditions most conducive to peace. These conditions could be of a political, economic, social or cultural nature. The international community has the means of pursuing this strategy. It must also have the constant determination to do so.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“Mr. Ben Mustapha (Tunisia) (spoke in French): The Tunisian delegation is grateful to you, Sir, for having scheduled this formal meeting of the Security Council to consider a question of such importance as that of the prevention of armed conflict. This issue is at the very heart of the concerns of the United Nations and the international community as a whole, and for good reason. The experience that has been gained by the United Nations over the years, particularly from its intense and diverse actions to settle conflicts during the past decade, offers us many lessons that are worthy of greater attention on the part of the Security Council as the body with the principal responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. Prevention is better than cure, as per the well- known old saw, whose wisdom remains unchanged.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to express my delegation's support for the draft resolution before the Security Council, because of the initiative of the United States of America. I also wish to express my deep appreciation to Ambassador Holbrooke for his unceasing efforts from the beginning of this year to reach this stage of presenting the draft resolution to the Council. It is an historic initiative. The Security Council's concerns have thus expanded to include all issues pertaining to international peace and security.”
2000-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4172 (2000) · source
“In this context, we must pay a tribute to France for its practical proposals against AIDS, particularly the creation of an international solidarity fund to mobilize financial resources and for its call to hold an international conference for all parties, including the pharmaceutical industry. We believe that initiative merits international attention. We believe that disputes and crises are fertile ground for the spread of AIDS. Therefore, peacekeeping forces can play an important role in awareness-raising and providing means of prevention for themselves and others. That objective cannot be accomplished without prior appropriate training of these units. They must be prepared and equipped to shoulder the responsibilities mandated to them.”
2000-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4172 (2000) · source
“States must be urged to implement national plans within a comprehensive international strategy. Scientific research must be encouraged and placed with the reach of all countries. My delegation asserts the right of the whole of mankind to benefit from scientific progress, free of prejudice and discrimination. It is unacceptable that the majority of humanity be denied the benefits of medical progress or the necessary drugs merely because they are developing countries. We believe that one of the most important international duties is to ensure that treatment and drugs be available at affordable prices. Such ideas should be entrenched in an international partnership among all actors against AIDS.”
2000-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4172 (2000) · source
“The Security Council's consideration of the pandemic is taking place with a clear understanding of the growing threat of the pandemic and of its relation to peace and stability, particularly in some African countries. Furthermore, the fact that this meeting is being held following the Durban Conference on AIDS dictates that we take up the recommendations of that Conference in order to render them practical and implementable. The international community is duty-bound to devote its energies and exert maximum efforts to contain the current situation and avoid further tragedies through reliance on international solidarity. It is the only lifeline, given the complexity and danger surrounding this problem. Time is short. Furthermore, international commitment must be heightened. All States' efforts must be encouraged.”
2000-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4172 (2000) · source
“It must be recalled that the Security Council took up the issue of AIDS in a comprehensive manner under the presidency of the United States earlier this year. It recalled the threat of this pandemic and the need to implement a comprehensive international strategy to combat AIDS through complementarity and cooperation among all United Nations organizations and agencies within their own competencies. In this context, we must pay tribute to the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council for their lead role in combating this pandemic. We note with satisfaction the inclusion in the agenda of the General Assembly of an item to review the problem of AIDS in all its aspects.”
2000-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4172 (2000) · source
“Mr. Ben Mustapha (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. It is truly a pleasure to see you, Mr. Minister, personally presiding over this important meeting. Your presence among us clearly shows the importance that your friendly country, as well as all countries members of the Security Council and the international community as a whole, attach to a discussion of the AIDS pandemic and international peacekeeping operations. 1 should also like to express our thanks and appreciation to Mr. Peter Piot, the Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), for his useful briefing on the important steps taken since our previous meeting to implement this Council's recommendations.”
2000-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4172 (2000) · source
“In our work in that Committee, we have involved all States members of the United Nations, of the Organization of African Unity, of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and of the League of Arab States to help ensure that the embargo is observed and that it yields the results expected of it. It is in that framework that the Committee intends to send a mission to the region in order to secure the broadest possible participation by the parties concerned. The Secretariat is now making arrangements for the mission.”
2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source
“As Chairman of the Security Council Committee on Somalia sanctions I have, with the valuable assistance and support of all other members of the Committee, revived the Committee's meeting with a view to creating the best conditions for strict respect for the arms embargo. Our approach in the Committee cannot and must not be perceived as punitive; quite the contrary, we see it - and all members will agree - as a way to make an effective contribution to ensuring that the language of weapons, which has for long years only fuelled the cycle of violence and discord in Somalia, will yield to negotiation and to dialogue, which alone can make possible a national solution in Somalia and lasting reconciliation among Somalis.”
2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source
“There is no need to emphasize that everyone shares the disquiet felt by all Somalis when they hear it said that a given crisis, whether in Africa or elsewhere, can be compared to Somalia because of the derogatory connotations of the name of that country - which is in fact full of goodwill and inhabited by a noble people with a great history and high hopes. Seeing the image of that fraternal country used as a media leitmotif is painful to us in Tunisia, throughout the Arab world, in Africa and elsewhere, because we know that the Somali people do not deserve to be held up as a bad example.”
2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source
“In this regard, we appeal to the parties that have not yet joined the peace process to avoid hampering the participation of those who wish to participate in it. We believe that all Somalis must take this opportunity to participate in restoring lasting stability and security to Somalia, which for decades has experienced only destabilization and where at least one entire generation has not had the opportunity to lead a normal life in safety and with the hope of being able to plan its long- term future. My country, being African and Arab, has worked tirelessly for Somalia to become reconciled with itself and for the Somalis, who are entitled to live in peace, to become aware of their common destiny, which has been and remains impossible to shape outside the framework of a common national identity.”
2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source
“A political solution to the crisis on the basis of the broadest possible participation of all components of Somali society is, in our opinion, a prerequisite for the success of all efforts under way. The restoration of peace and stability in Somalia also requires the financial and technical support of States and international organizations for the Djibouti Government's efforts. The holding of the Somalia National Peace Conference at Arta in Djibouti represents important progress towards a definitive and comprehensive solution in the framework of the peace process. Above and beyond the Conference itself, that meeting reflects the determination and commitment of the Somali people to moving forward and to participating in reconstruction and the establishment of a national transitional authority.”
2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source
“Mr. Ben Mustapha (Tunisia) (spoke in French): We join the other Security Council members in thanking Mr. Prendergast for the detailed and complete briefing he gave us on developments in the situation in Somalia. I also wish to thank Mr. Olhaye, the Permanent Representative of Djibouti, for the detailed information he shared with us regarding the progress made in the implementation of the peace process. I wish to pay a tribute on this occasion to President Guelleh for his commendable initiative and efforts to convene the Somalia National Peace Conference. I would like to reiterate my country's commitment to a peaceful settlement of the Somali crisis, which must take into consideration the sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity of Somalia, thereby promoting national reconciliation in that country.”
2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source
“This is an appropriate framework that should be implemented promptly so that it can be manifested in real terms through the promotion of political and economic reform and the strengthening of regional security. The adoption of the Charter on good neighbourly relations, stability, security and cooperation in South-East Europe, adopted by the summit of South-East European countries on 12 February 2000, as well as the new regional integration process, the Adriatic-Ionian initiative, launched recently in Italy, are actions that attest to the commitment of the parties to respond positively to the international community's efforts to restore confidence to the region.”
2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164 (2000) · source
“We think that increasing economic contacts between the Balkan countries is not only a factor for prosperity and stability, but it is also a way to strengthen confidence among the peoples of the region. Interregional cooperation could also be extended in order to combat illegal activities in the region that imperil the security and well-being of citizens. In order to obtain the cooperation of all parties concerned, we think it is necessary to offer all the countries in the Balkans a grand plan in a regional context. That is why we think the Stability Pact for South-East Europe, proposed by the European Union, is an opportunity for the Balkan region to promote peace and security.”
2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164 (2000) · source
“Any solution advocated here can succeed only if we take into consideration the general environment, and it would run the risk of practical difficulties of implementation. Geographical unity, the human component and the common past ofthe Balkans militate in favour of a comprehensive approach. The fragile yet stable situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the passing of the urgency phase in Kosovo, are positive signs that give hope for the future prosperity of the entire region. There are several problems seriously affecting peace and stability in the region that could be resolved by taking a joint approach. I refer in particular to the question of refugees and displaced persons, which, because of its transnational nature, requires the cooperation of all the parties concerned. The same goes for economic matters.”
2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164 (2000) · source
“Mr. Jerandi (Tunisia) (spoke in French): I wish to congratulate you, Mr. President, on having convened this meeting to consider the situation in the Balkan region. I also wish to address thanks to Mr. Carl Bildt, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Balkans, for his full and informative briefing. I wish to express to Mr. Solana my Government's appreciation for the commitment shown by the European Union in that part of the world and in many other regions in order to restore peace and stability. Aware of the specific characteristics of each country of the region, we think that a joint, comprehensive and targeted initiative is the way to move towards the restoration and consolidation of peace in the Balkan region. Indeed, the problems in the Balkan region are to a certain extent similar and are closely linked.”
2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164 (2000) · source
“If the Department of Peacekeeping Operations says that it is ready, we can make this departure coincide with the celebration of the fortieth anniversary of the independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, next 30 June.”
2000-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4159 (2000) · source
“The deployment of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) is of capital importance for the implementation of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement. Tunisia has shown its commitment to the Agreement through its contribution to MONUC. The Tunisian military observers are in place. We have placed a support unit at the disposition of MONUC, at its headquarters. As we are about to adopt this important draft resolution, which will make it possible to effectively implement phase 2 of the deployment of MONUC while consolidating the first phase, I would like to announce that that Tunisian unit is ready and is awaiting its departure.”
2000-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4159 (2000) · source
“Mr. Ben Mustapha (Tunisia) (spoke in French): Mr. President, I am very grateful to you for having given me the honour of making a short statement during this meeting. Permit me to take this opportunity to reiterate the deep appreciation of our delegation for your having organized this series of meetings between the Security Council and the Political Committee for the Implementation of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement. These meetings have been of great importance. They have been a success and I congratulate you for them. My country hopes that this partnership will develop and lead to peace, security and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in the region.”
2000-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4159 (2000) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to pay tribute to the United Nations Mission in Kosovo and to the dedication of its personnel, as well as all those working on the ground, mentioning in particular the positive role of the parties that have chosen to cooperate with the Mission. I cannot fail to extend my Government's encouragement to Mr. Kouchner in the important task that he is undertaking in such a serious and self-sacrificing way.”
2000-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4153 (2000) · source