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Benmehidi

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first: 2002-04-03
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“I also want to thank Lord Paddy Ashdown, the High Representative, for his report (S/2004/807, enclosure) and for his commendable efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina to build a future of peace and prosperity in that country, which has, in the recent past, experienced the tragedy and suffering of war. The twenty-sixth report of the High Representative enables us to assess the progress achieved in the implementation of the Peace Agreement and in the strengthening of administrative and institutional capacities, the promotion of the rule of law and economic reform. It is undeniable that Bosnia and Herzegovina, resolutely turned towards the future, has succeeded in binding its wounds and in patiently and painstakingly undertaking task of stabilization and reconstruction.”
2004-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5075 (2004) · source
“Mr. Benmehidi (Algeria) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to say that it was with great sadness and emotion that we learned of the death of President Yasser Arafat in Paris early this morning. Algeria's condolences have been addressed to the Palestinian people and their leadership by our President, and I wish to reiterate them here. The passing of President Arafat, who for 40 years embodied the aspirations of the Palestinian people to an independent State, is an enormous loss for that valiant people. We are convinced, however, that they will come out of this trial further strengthened. Algeria mourns along with the Palestinian people and assures it of its fraternal solidarity. I would like to welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Mladen Ivanie.”
2004-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5075 (2004) · source
“The Centre's objective is to centralize information, studies and analysis on terrorism and terrorist groups and to develop training programmes through organizing training courses, meetings and round tables. Finally, we are pleased that Ambassador Javier Ruperez, in his capacity as Executive Director of the CTC Executive Directorate, was able to take part in the work of that second high-level meeting of the African Union, to bear witness to the efforts of the African continent in combating terrorism and to end the support of the United Nations.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“The statement adopted at the meeting reaffirmed the need to define terrorism and to distinguish it from the legitimate struggle of peoples for liberation, self-determination, freedom and independence, which international law acknowledge as basic elements in an international consensus on the issue of terrorism. It also emphasized the importance of an international conference to prepare a code of conduct against terrorism at the national level. Furthermore, we welcome the fact that the African Centre for Study and Research on Terrorism, headquartered in 0Algiers and created within the framework of the Plan of Action, was officially inaugurated on 13 October 2004 by President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“Such instruments include the 1999 Organization of African Unity Algiers Convention on the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism, which entered into force nearly two years ago. The African Union's first High-level Intergovernmental Meeting on the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism in Africa, which was held in Algiers in September 2002, adopted a Plan of Action that involved several measures, including in the areas of police, border controls, legislative and judicial measures, information exchange and the suppression of the financing of terrorism. That Plan that established a framework for cooperation to combat terrorism in Africa. A second meeting of that type was held on 13 and 14 October 2004 to consider the implementation of the Plan of Action.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“We also reiterate the need to distinguish between terrorist acts, which are condemnable and unjustifiable in all their forms and manifestations, and the legitimate struggle of peoples for liberation, self-determination, freedom and independence including through armed struggle, in accordance with international law. My delegation therefore believes that the criminal acts set out in paragraph 3 of resolution 1566 (2004) should not be interpreted as a definition of terrorism. It is not up to the Security Council to legislate in that regard. That prerogative falls under the competence of the General Assembly, which already has before it two draft conventions on terrorism, which we very much hope will soon be finalized. Regional legal instruments complement international arrangements to strengthen international cooperation against terrorism.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“Above and beyond the Council's renewal of its commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, that resolution put forth practical measures to enhance the international community's broad and coordinated response to terrorism as a growing threat to international peace and security. In that regard, my delegation is pleased that steps are being contemplated against terrorist individuals and organizations other than those already covered by the relevant resolutions against Al Qaeda and the Taliban and groups and individuals affiliated with them. My delegation would like to reiterate its call for a definition of the phenomenon of terrorism.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“We also note with satisfaction the work done by CTC experts in considering the reports submitted by Member States. We note the increase in the number of reports submitted, but would also like to point out that 78 States have yet to submit their reports in the time prescribed. We therefore encourage States to submit their reports. We also urge the Committee to adopt a proactive approach employing dialogue and cooperation and to provide States that desire it the assistance they need. In addition, my delegation welcomes the Security Council's unanimous adoption of resolution 1566 (2004) on 8 October.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“We note with satisfaction that during the last quarter the CTC effectively dedicated itself to preparing consensual visits to selected States, as envisaged by resolution 1535 (2004). Those visits are likely to strengthen follow-up in the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) and to promote the establishment of direct dialogue with the authorities of the States concerned. On 19 July my delegation supported and encouraged such visits and underscored the importance of proper preparation and a clear and precise road map for the objectives to be achieved. Today, we welcome the fact that the CTC has adopted general guidelines and procedures for the preparation, carrying out and assessment of those visits. Visits are an instrument that are likely to better enable the Committee to carry out its tasks pursuant to the relevant resolutions.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“We therefore welcome the approval, first in plenary meeting of the CTC and subsequently by the Security Council, of the organizational plan for the Executive Directorate that was submitted by Ambassador Ruperez. We encourage the CTC to further strengthen its cooperation with the Executive Directorate in order to coordinate efforts to implement the organizational plan and to make the Directorate fully operational as early as possible. Moreover, we encourage the CTC to strengthen its communication strategy with Member States. On 19 July, my delegation energetically encouraged the Counter-Terrorism Committee to develop new ways to cooperate with the Committee established to combat Al Qaeda and the Taliban. It is for that reason that we welcome the plan being contemplated to carry out joint meetings between the Chairmen of the two Committees.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“Mr. Benmehidi (Algeria) (spoke in French): I would like, first of all, to thank Ambassador Andrey Denisov for his excellent briefing and for his efforts to strengthen the mission of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) in order to enable it to discharge its responsibilities fully. I would also like to welcome Mr. Ruperez and to thank him for his presentation. We hope that after completing its thirteenth work programme - which we support - the CTC will carry out the final phase of its revitalization, as envisaged in resolution 1535 (2004). We also hope that it will begin to intensify its efforts to make the Executive Directorate fully operational. The twelfth work programme of the CTC marked the start of the implementation of the revitalization process.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“Finally, my delegation feels there can be no re- establishment of the rule of law at the national level when there has been recently such dangerous drifting off course, undermining the most fundamental principles of law, including those relating to human rights and international humanitarian law. The tragedy of the Palestinian people, with the complacent silence of the international community, is indicative of how precarious, if not absent, the rule of law is at the international level. It also shows a singularly selective approach to the notion of respect for human rights.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052 (2004) · source
“In addition, the International Criminal Court must see its role strengthened, and the integrity of its Statutes should be preserved so as to advance the cause of justice and law and put an end to impunity. My delegation, furthermore, supports the recommendations contained in the report of the Secretary-General on mandates approved by the Security Council and on measures to be taken within the United Nations system. I would not wish to end without noting that re- establishing the rule of law means building the three pillars - peace, freedom and development - that are the goals of the United Nations.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052 (2004) · source
“With regard to international criminal justice, keeping in mind that it is above all the responsibility of national judicial systems to determine responsibility for crimes, we should emphasize the important role played by the international and mixed criminal tribunals that have come into existence in the last 10 years. The establishment of such institutions is a significant milestone. We note that, while the two ad hoc Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda were able to function thanks to their extremely high budgetary resources, the mixed Tribunals for Sierra Leone and Cambodia were financed exclusively by voluntary contributions, which in particular for the former has led to a financial crisis with a negative impact on its activities. We therefore have the problem of mobilizing sufficient resources.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052 (2004) · source
“Rushing into elections without proper political and security preparations can actually be detrimental to the rule of law by bringing back persons involved in the crisis to begin with or by encouraging sensibilities that do not actually reflect the real political situation in a given country, thereby further damaging the democratic process. My delegation also believes that the ultimate goal of reconciliation is not always compatible with immediate justice, although we must always reaffirm our commitment to putting an end to impunity.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052 (2004) · source
“In addition, we share the Secretary-General's view that no institutional reform generally - and in particular that of an institution charged with guaranteeing the rule of law - that is carried out during a period of transition has any hope of lasting if it is imposed from the outside. The role of the United Nations and the international community is not to act as a substitute for local initiatives; rather, it is to provide them with the necessary support. In that regard, organizing post-conflict elections must be strategically planned.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052 (2004) · source
“Experience has shown that United Nations peace operations - such as those in Timor-Leste, Haiti and Liberia, for example - can sometimes have direct responsibility for the administration of judicial services and police and penal systems, thereby helping to strengthen judicial institutions, train judges, ensure that courts function properly and provide advice to host- country institutions responsible for ensuring respect for the law. United Nations peacekeeping operations increasingly include a civilian component assigned to those matters. Given this historic development and the increasingly important role played by the United Nations in this area - often under difficult circumstances - the establishment of a legal framework for peacekeeping operations under Chapter VII seems to us to be necessary.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052 (2004) · source
“Mr. Benmehidi (Algeria) (spoke in French): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for your initiative to organize this public meeting on the matter of the re-establishment of the rule of law and the administration of transitional justice in societies in the midst of conflict, which is at the very heart of the work of the United Nations. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for providing us with a report on the role of the United Nations in establishing justice and the rule of law in post-conflict societies and on national reconciliation. Justice and the rule of law are very closely linked to the maintenance of international peace and security. The Security Council is therefore intimately involved in this matter, which is also associated with the prevention of conflict.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052 (2004) · source
“I should also like to reiterate our conviction that support from the international community in that area before conflict erupts would be far less costly and have greater chances for success.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source
“From that perspective, a greater role should be given to the Economic and Social Council, which is directly concerned by several aspects and has gained some experience in that area through its Ad Hoc Advisory Group on African countries emerging from conflict. Finally, I should like to emphasize that the increased importance given by the international community to civilian aspects of conflict management and peace-building is fully in keeping with the priorities defined by Africa in the framework of the New Partnership for Africa's Development - particularly the strengthening of reliable institutions and governance to ensure successful economic development.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source
“Secondly, we need to take account of the clear disparity that exists between the various regional organizations concerning financial resources, expertise and capacities, with a view to giving them assistance at the appropriate level, but without diverting resources from development. We believe that the support in the area of peace and security that the European Union has provided to the African Union's new structure through the African Peace Facility fund - which we welcome - meets that concern. That kind of initiative could advance the cherished goal of planning and setting up standby civilian crisis management capacities at the national level that could be mobilized at the regional level if necessary. Moreover, the civilian dimension of international operations raises institutional issues that should be examined.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source
“My delegation supports that approach since it is unanimously acknowledged that the regional organizations have a definite comparative advantage for carrying out the civilian tasks of missions where the cultural dimension is decisive and when it comes to working closely with the local people and facing the sociological realities of a situation. I would like to stress two principles that we deem to be essential to make that international cooperation a success. First, reliance on regional pillars should not be understood as any neglect by the United Nations - or in particular, the Security Council - of any of its obligations to maintain international peace and security or neglect in its cooperation for development.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source
“More than 56,000 blue helmets and about 11,000 civilians are now involved in various international operations at an annual cost equivalent to $3.5 billion. It is foreseeable that the trend will increase, particularly when it comes to the size of the civilian component of the operations. That means we must think about planning for the human and material resources to meet those needs. We are seeing a marked tendency in the Organization to have recourse to the possibilities outlined in Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter, including increasing the involvement of regional and other international organizations in preventing conflicts and managing crises.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source
“Improving interagency coordination within the United Nations system can provide a model for complex international operations. From our standpoint, the same concerns relating to the need for exit strategies for military operations should lead us to define exit strategies for the civilian components of international operations. The success of the civilian aspects should, in fact, be gauged by the strength of the institutional capacities of the country concerned and the links they have established with the stakeholders in reconstruction and development partners in the long term - particularly companies and development institutions which are set to take over after the conflict. The increasing number of crises and the many demands made on the international community have shown how great the needs for conflict resolution are.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source
“Indeed, the phase following the end of hostilities - which includes the deployment of a civilian component that includes a police force of an appropriate size; a rule of law component dedicated to disseminating the values of democracy, tolerance and human rights; the rehabilitation of the judiciary and penitentiary system; and civilian administration and electoral assistance components - is an essential stage for returning to normalcy before tackling the critical stage of reconciliation, reconstruction and the initial stages of development. The multitude of civilian and military stakeholders working for various international and regional organizations, in addition to the increasingly significant contributions provided by humanitarian non-governmental organizations, make the existence of a correct exit strategy absolutely essential.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source
“This has been graphically demonstrated by the successful transition in Timor-Leste, and - we can say today - in Liberia where, despite the presence of a very strong military component and of satisfactory results obtained in stabilizing the situation, the Security Council surely cannot consider a withdrawal from that country for several years to come.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source
“The concept of multidimensional action by the international community in order to achieve lasting peace has gained ground and has gradually given way to a more complex form of peacekeeping and peace-building operations. Although international military operations have proven their effectiveness in stabilizing the situation on the ground, their ability to restore law and order and the normal functioning of institutions based on the rule of law, to rehabilitate basic public and social services, or to initiate the socio-economic recovery of a country, has remained limited in the absence of a dedicated civilian component. The importance of the civilian aspects of conflict management and peace-building has gradually come to the fore in light of the experience of the international community.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source
“Mr. Benmehidi (Algeria) (spoke in French): Allow me first to say how delighted my delegation is to see you presiding over the work of our Council, and to congratulate you on the choice of the topic which is crucial to the work of the Council, given the challenges it needs to meet. For several years now we have witnessed efforts that seek to move the United Nations from a culture reacting to conflicts, towards becoming a culture that prevents conflicts. The result is that the multidisciplinary nature of United Nations peacekeeping missions has become an absolute necessity worldwide. Improved planning and improved execution of the military aspect of peacekeeping operations has required, in particular, that exit strategies be defined. This has shown that stressing the military aspect in order to attain lasting peace is not sufficient.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source
“Furthermore, we believe that direct dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, the active participation of all in the Provisional Institutions and the settlement of the problem of parallel structures in Kosovo are all necessary for the success of efforts to restore trust, strengthen ties and promote reconciliation among all Kosovars. Finally, we believe that Kosovo's economic recovery, the reduction of the troubling unemployment rate and the improvement of social conditions will contribute to the implementation of all priority measures and enable progress in achieving the standards for Kosovo. In conclusion, I would be remiss ifI failed to welcome Mr. Zoran Loncar of Serbia and Montenegro, and I thank him for his excellent presentation on the situation in Kosovo.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“The creation of an economically prosperous, democratic, tolerant and multi-ethnic Kosovo remains our common goal. Achieving that goal will inevitably require great effort and the full implementation of resolution 1244 (1999) and the policy of "standards before status". The leaders of Kosovo must shoulder their responsibilities and constructively support their implementation. We believe that a discourse promoting unity and not the division of Kosovars according to their ethnic background would assist the efforts undertaken in Kosovo, because Kosovo belongs to all Kosovars. The international community must create the right conditions for the rapid and successful achievement of the eight standards in order then to address the fundamental question of the final status of Kosovo.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“The commitment of Kosovo leaders to completing rapidly the reconstruction of damaged property and to relaunching the return process for displaced persons, the adoption of a joint declaration on the establishment of a ministry for community matters, human rights and returns and the finalization of a framework document for the reform of local administration signal Kosovo's positive development and the beginning of a process of detente, which augurs well for the improvement of the situation in the interest of all. Such measures well help consolidate Kosovar society and prevent regrettable inter-ethnic clashes from recurring. They will also create conditions of security and will have a positive impact on the process of sustainable return for displaced persons and on the freedom of movement.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“The current report is of particular importance as it comes four months after the clashes and acts of violence that shook Kosovo in March. It is important also because it enables the Council to assess the progress made in implementing the Kosovo Standards Implementation Plan, in restoring trust and in reconstructing property damaged or destroyed during those deplorable events. Those are priority tasks that promote understanding and coexistence among all Kosovars. In that regard, we welcome the progress achieved in those areas.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“Mr. Benmehidi (Algeria) (spoke in French): I would like first of all to convey to you, Sir, my congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Council. I would also like, on behalf of the Algerian delegation, to thank Ambassador Motoc and the Romanian mission for their excellent work during the Romanian presidency in July. I would like to thank Mr. Hedi Annabi for his excellent introduction to the report on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). I would also like to pay tribute to Mr. Harri Holkeri for his endeavours and for the dedication that he showed at the head of UNMIK. Our congratulations also go to his successor, Mr. Seren Jessen-Petersen, and we wish him every success.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“I would like to point out that we are dealing with two distinct types of refugees situations: situations that are heavily covered in the media or emergency situations that require the mobilization of resources; and those that we call the forgotten conflicts, which can persist for reasons that, in my view, are worth identifying in a debate such as this - political reasons that can prolong the dependency of populations for decades. My delegation would highly appreciate hearing Mr. Lubbers's comments on forgotten conflicts.”
2004-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4973 (2004) · source
“They usually spare no effort in providing hospitality, yet, in most cases, their national development efforts are hampered and their resources absorbed by their duty of hospitality vis-a-vis the refugee populations. In that respect, I am thinking of the problem of cost-sharing. I would like to ask Mr. Lubbers to say a few words about what should probably be done to alleviate the burden on receiving States. A second point that Mr. Lubbers' briefing prompts me to make relates to the considerable contribution that the Office of the High Commissioner has made towards improving the political climate of those conflicts in which he is involved, with a view to promoting the return of refugees.”
2004-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4973 (2004) · source
“Mr. Benmehidi (Algeria) (spoke in French): I would like to join previous speakers in thanking Mr. Lubbers for his comprehensive and exhaustive briefing on the situation of refugee populations throughout the world. I would like to say a few words about the difficulties encountered by the High Commissioner and the humanitarian community in dealing with such populations flows. Could Mr. Lubbers give us some information on the financial problems caused by these emergency situations? In that connection, I would like to say a few words about the specific situation of refugee-receiving States, which, as is well known, are mostly developing countries.”
2004-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4973 (2004) · source
“The delegation of police powers and functions to the interim Government of Bougainville is a significant development that will help to establish an atmosphere conducive to the holding of elections. Finally, as socio-economic development of the island is essential for Bougainville's autonomy, we believe that the donor community should provide enough financial support to Bougainville to promote its economy, it being understood that participation by United Nations funds and programmes will supplement donor efforts. In conclusion, my delegation believes that the presence of the United Nations is very necessary until the completion of the peace process. The Mission's natural exit point will be the holding of free and democratic elections and the formation of an autonomous Government.”
2004-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4962 (2004) · source
“After the success achieved in phase II of the weapons collection process, we have noted that phase III - which consists of eliminating the weapons - has made significant progress: more than 80 per cent of the collected weapons have been destroyed. We welcome the efforts of the Papua New Guinea authorities to advance the constitutional process, which is now at an important stage before the holding of elections resulting in the establishment of an autonomous Government. From that perspective, we have noted the progress made in elaborating the third draft of the constitution, which will soon be submitted to the Government of Papua New Guinea so that the Constituent Assembly can be convened to approve it.”
2004-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4962 (2004) · source
“Mr. Benmehidi (Algeria) (spoke in French): I should like at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. We are confident in your talents and in your ability to lead the Council's work. I should also like to pay a well-deserved tribute to Ambassador Gunter Pleuger and his team for an admirably efficient and professional presidency. In addition, I thank Mr. Danilo Turk for his comprehensive briefing on developments in the situation in Bougainville. We commend Ambassador Noel Sinclair and the staff of the United Nations Observer Mission in Bougainville (UNOMB) for the excellent work they have accomplished. We welcome the progress made in implementing the peace process in Bougainville.”
2004-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4962 (2004) · source
“In that regard, the contributions of multinational companies are particularly anticipated, as they reduce country risk through bold initiatives that give concrete expression to the ideal of social responsibility.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“The favourable response to NEPAD by the United Nations and the international financial community, through the forum of the Group of Eight's Kananaskis and Evian Summits, has now made it a cornerstone for that approach, which should guide the private sector's contribution to the international community's peace- building efforts. We believe that the success of that approach depends on the accompanying implementation of respect for commitments undertaken by the Governments of countries emerging from conflicts - which can often be verified - on the provision of the necessary levels of official development assistance and on the contribution of private sector investments.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“My delegation is of the view that the issue of the link between peace and development as a factor for overcoming the risks of armed conflict was appropriately addressed by Africa's own initiative, the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD). The NEPAD approach, founded on the idea of partnership, gives greatest importance to creating the conditions for investment and business, which are the motors of development, by stressing the notions of good political and economic governance - including the management of business - the obligation of accountability, the fight against corruption and respect for human rights.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“Or should they participate in those efforts, in accordance with the principle of social responsibility to which they increasingly adhere? Post-conflict developments in a good number of situations on the Council's agenda, particularly in Africa, clearly plead for the earlier involvement of private companies. Indeed, the risks of a wait-and-see attitude were particularly highlighted by the work of the Economic and Social Council Ad Hoc Advisory Group for African Countries emerging from conflict, which recently submitted its report on Guinea-Bissau and which could be confronted with similar obstacles later, in the case of Burundi.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“Observation of countries emerging from conflict reveals that at the end of the emergency reconstruction phase - which is generally limited to the most urgent humanitarian needs and assistance in establishing institutions and legislative bodies indispensable for legal security and a climate favourable to investment- the international community is faced with a lack of any significant investment, which is the only thing that can lead to sustained and lasting growth, which is still the best guarantee of lasting peace. In brief, should companies remain on the sidelines of economic rehabilitation efforts led by the Governments concerned, with the assistance of the United Nations and the multilateral financial institutions, to create the conditions and rehabilitate the infrastructure?”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“It is today widely recognized that in conflict zones the practices of international corporations or smaller corporations have often had a considerable impact on respect for human rights and breaches of the peace because of the corporations' links to Governments or to social groups who oppose them. This subject, however, has already been discussed. Here, I would like to focus more on the present role of business in peace-building in post-conflict situations. In such situations, the root causes for the outbreak of conflict generally remain and require economic and social treatment as soon as possible, if a lasting peace is to be established.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“The Kimberley Process is a significant contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security and represents a remarkable moral step forward that we should welcome. Its essential elements are the self-regulation to which the diamond industry has committed itself and the spirit of partnership with which that industry has welcomed the initiative of the producer countries to combat the illicit trade in diamonds - blood diamonds. The role of those diamonds in fuelling several conflicts has been amply demonstrated. My delegation wishes to hail the embodiment, in the Kimberley Process, of the spirit of the Global Compact that the Secretary-General has proposed to the business community.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“Mr. Benmehidi (Algeria) (spoke in French): I would like, first of all, to thank the delegation of Germany for having proposed this subject for discussion. Its importance for the work of the Security Council is absolutely clear. I would also like to welcome the President of the World Bank and the President of Siemens and thank them for their statements. The Security Council's consideration of the role of business in conflict-prevention, peacekeeping and peace-building, on the day immediately following the General Assembly's consideration of the final report of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, illustrates the importance that our Organization and its major bodies attach to this question.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“It is extremely important here to emphasize that the decision taken by the international community to make the Middle East a zone free from weapons of mass destruction, contained in paragraph 14 of Security Council resolution 687 (1991), must not be limited to Iraq. It is equally applicable to Israel, which has arrogated to itself the right to be the sole nuclear power in the region in defiance of international legality. The future of the system of collective security, carefully crafted, depends on equal treatment afforded all the members of the international community, which for us, nations large and small, constitutes the guarantee that the law will prevail in any and all circumstances.”
2003-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709 (2003) · source
“From that point of View, the international community expects that the Security Council will maintain its authority and credibility, and that of the United Nations, by knowing first of all how to find the resources within the Organization that enable it to remain in control of the process of a peaceful and political settlement of the Iraqi crisis, through unity of all its members. It can then work to strengthen the authority and credibility that has been undermined by Israeli intransigence by shouldering its responsibilities, all its responsibilities, towards the Palestinian people and by demonstrating equal determination and firmness regarding all of those who are trampling under foot its resolutions and by rejecting them.”
2003-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709 (2003) · source
“A military operation against Iraq would have a disastrous impact on the Iraqi people - who for 12 years have been subjected to sanctions, which are in many respects inhumane - and on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq, to which the Security Council has reaffirmed its dedication in resolution 1441 (2002). It would also have serious consequences for the peace process in the Middle East, which is already moribund, as well as for the Israeli-Arab conflict as such.”
2003-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709 (2003) · source