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Boubacar Diallo

lines on the record: 178
first: 2002-01-21
most recent: 2003-12-04
sittings or episodes: 36
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“The Governments of countries bordering the Democratic Republic of the Congo also have an important role to play, as they can exercise a positive influence on the various armed movements and groups that operate mainly in the north-eastern part of the country. My delegation is convinced that with the establishment of the transitional Government of national unity, all Congolese people without exception will be able to overcome their differences in order to reach the essential goals of re-establishing national consensus, the return of peace and the development of their country, which has been so generously endowed with such great potential.”
2003-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4784 (2003) · source
“We welcome the 30 June announcement of the establishment of the transitional Government of national unity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. That is part of the commitment made to the Security Council during its recent mission to Central Africa. We believe that it can provide the beginning of a return to unity, reconciliation and peace in the country, which has suffered so much from years of senseless war. On the issue of impunity, which the entire international community agrees must be put to an end, practical measures must be taken. In that context, my delegation believes, as Mr. Ramcharan has just said, that the Council should give its full attention to the swift establishment of the National Human Rights Observatory and the National Truth and Reconciliation Commission.”
2003-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4784 (2003) · source
“Mr. Boubacar Diallo (Guinea) (spoke in French): My delegation too would like to thank Mr. Guehenno for his update on recent political developments and Mr. Ramcharan for his moving account of the human rights situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The way he described the numerous human rights violations and violations of international humanitarian law in Ituri, particularly in Mambasa and Drodro, amply demonstrate the extent of the atrocities that have been committed, generally due to ethnic hatred and greed for money and political power. My delegation believes that those reprehensible and deliberate acts must be investigated thoroughly and that their instigators and perpetrators must be punished according to their degree of responsibility.”
2003-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4784 (2003) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation, while supporting the Secretary-General's observations, wishes to stress that the building of a better Kosovo, while relying on the support of the international community, ultimately depends on the determination and commitment of the Kosovars themselves.”
2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source
“My delegation has always urged the establishment of direct dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina and welcomes the opening of contacts at the operational level. We hope that the establishment of the United Nations Office in Belgrade will contribute to promoting that dialogue at the highest level. With regard to the grave suspicions weighing upon certain members of the Kosovo Protection Corps said to be involved in terrorist, illegal and criminal activities, my delegation looks forward with interest to the results of the current investigations. Moreover, we support the process of integrating minorities into the Corps. The downsizing strategy being considered by UNMIK also deserves our attention.”
2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source
“My delegation notes with satisfaction the ever-growing returns of minorities - the number of which, at this point in the year, is higher than the total registered in 2002 - and we remain convinced of the importance of expanding and coordinating this process. The appeal made yesterday by the non-Serb Kosovo leaders, as indicated earlier by Mr. Steiner, is a source of hope. To that end, the greater involvement of key leaders with a view to consolidating this trend is essential. Moreover, we are pleased to note the adoption of encouraging economic measures, which, however, must be pursued taking into account the interests of all Kosovars and the goal of stabilizing the region. With regard to property rights, we are of the view that vigorous action must be taken to put an end to illegal occupations.”
2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source
“While taking note of the efforts under way to establish the rule of law, of which the falling crime rate is an example, we believe that the enhancement of security and justice capacities must continue. In this respect, we welcome the building of working relationships between the UNMIK Police and its Serbian counterparts pursuant to the Protocol on Police Cooperation signed on 31 May 2002. We also welcome the cooperation with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Albania in the fight against terrorism and extremism. With regard to freedom of movement, my delegation appreciates the initiatives already undertaken and wishes to underscore the need to foster a psychology of mutual acceptance among the various communities.”
2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source
“In the light of the report before us, my delegation notes with satisfaction the progress that has been achieved in the functioning of democratic institutions, particularly in the context of the transfer of responsibilities from UNMIK to the Provisional Institutions, the creation of the Transfer Council and the work done by the Assembly of Kosovo. We welcome the cooperation among the Provisional Institutions, on the one hand, and between the Provisional Institutions and UNMIK, on the other. We urge them to contribute further to reconciliation by avoiding any action likely to deepen divisions. We encourage the Council of Europe in its development of the plan for local self-government reform and appeal to the Kosovo authorities to implement the Community Proportional Representation plan.”
2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source
“Mr. Diallo (Guinea) (spoke in French): I should like at the outset to convey to you, Sir, my delegation's congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and to assure you of our full support. Allow me likewise to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Lavrov, and his team for their outstanding work during the Russian presidency. Allow me also to thank Mr. Michael Steiner for his statement and to pay him a well-deserved tribute for the results he achieved at the head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).”
2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source
“The restructuring of its institutions depends upon it, and the holding of new free and legitimate elections justifies that reasonable request. Therefore, my delegation would like, here and now, to renew its appeal to the donor community, in particular the Bretton Woods institutions, to show more flexibility in their understanding of how to solve the ongoing problems in Guinea-Bissau. In our opinion, a realistic plan for recovery must be designed to assist Guinea-Bissau, based on planned and coordinated assistance and requiring equally realistic results.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“In other words, the international community has not massively intervened in Guinea- Bissau to consolidate the new-found peace and to assist in reconstruction by creating a viable programme to accompany the democratization process. It is now recognized that these are complementary stages in a country in a post-conflict situation. Progress made at one stage has a bearing on the success of the following stage. We must bear that in mind in the case of Guinea-Bissau. My delegation remains convinced of the urgent need for Guinea-Bissau to take courageous political measures and believes that those measures must be accompanied by the palpable improvement of the country's economic situation, through adequate financial assistance from the international community.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“As the most recent report of the Secretary- General indicates, the situation in Guinea-Bissau, ever worrisome, has further deteriorated since the holding of free and fair general elections. It indicates above all that major and varied problems confront the authorities in the pursuit of the democratic process. In this regard, my delegation notes that, in spite of certain aspects that have been described, this gloomy picture is attributable first and foremost - let us not forget - to the legacy of a war of liberation and successive conflicts arising, inter alia, from difficulties linked to the slow implementation of the programme to disarm, demobilize and reintegrate ex-combatants. Moreover, the impact of a wrecked economy that depends solely on revenue from mahogany must be taken into account.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“Mr. Diallo (Guinea) (spoke in French): This public meeting, which is being held on the eve of the joint mission of the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council to West Africa, is most timely. The mission will provide us with the opportunity to assess the unresolved problems confronting Guinea-Bissau so as to enable a direct, frank and constructive dialogue with players at all levels. I wish to thank the Representative of the Secretary-General, the Head of the United Nations Peace-building Support Office in Guinea-Bissau; the Chairman of the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Guinea- Bissau of the Economic and Social Council, the Ambassador of South Africa; and the Ambassador of Gambia, the Chairman of the Group of Friends of Guinea-Bissau, for their important statements this morning on the situation in that country.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“Furthermore, as a number of speakers have pointed out, the Council must not lose sight of the thorny issue of the proliferation and illegal circulation of light weapons, which further fuels such hotbeds of tension. A clear message must be sent by the two Council missions to all who are involved in that scourge, which is detrimental to the return to peace. Combating mercenary activities, which are developing at an alarming rate in West Africa, must not be overlooked, either. In conclusion, my delegation would like to reaffirm its profound conviction that the Council missions remain useful and very important exercises. It is our duty to ensure that they are further invigorated so that they can be more effective instruments in the service of international peace and security.”
2003-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4766Resumption1 (2003) · source
“That is why during our visits we must take due note of the regional dimension, listen closely to the points of view expressed by the various actors and take a comprehensive approach in order to contribute to a just and lasting settlement of the conflicts. In addition, my delegation would like to point out that supporting the peace process necessarily requires strengthening peacekeeping missions. In that regard, we area pleased with the decisions taken by the Council to establish a United Nations mission in Cote d'Ivoire and to authorize the deployment of an Interim Emergency Multinational Force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2003-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4766Resumption1 (2003) · source
“It is up to us to benefit from those missions by making the necessary contacts at the governmental level and with political leaders and the civilian populations, so that we may have an objective view of the situations and their consequences and be able to refine our methods of work to find appropriate solutions to the various situations involved. The victims of conflict desperately need this. They aspire only to calm and security in order to focus their energies on improving their welfare. However, the Council cannot fully shoulder its responsibilities unless it acts with the utmost intelligence with regional and subregional actors, whose importance and usefulness in the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts no longer needs to be demonstrated.”
2003-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4766Resumption1 (2003) · source
“In his opening statement this morning, Ambassador Ibrahim Gambari, the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on Africa, provided a clear indication of the stakes involved in the task ahead, as well as of its scope. He also made some suggestions as to how to improve upon our approach, for which my delegation is grateful to him. Our decision to send missions to Central and Western Africa leaves no room for doubt about our desire to contribute to the establishment of peace and development in these sensitive areas of the continent.”
2003-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4766Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Mr. Boubacar Diallo (Guinea) (spoke in French): Allow me, first of all, to express my delegation's appreciation to you, Mr. President, for the determination, skill and mastery with which you have guided the work of the Security Council during the month of May. I would also like to thank you for having organized this wrap-up meeting on the theme "Conflicts in Africa: Security Council missions and United Nations mechanisms to promote peace and security". This very timely meeting it taking place as this body is preparing to send two missions to Africa next month - to Central Africa and to Western Africa, two subregions shaken by ongoing conflicts that are seriously threatening the peace and stability of the countries in those regions.”
2003-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4766Resumption1 (2003) · source
“I would like to conclude by saying that my country, whose counter-terrorism policy has been made known on several occasions, will continue to make its modest contribution to the international community's efforts to combat and ultimately eliminate this scourge.”
2003-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4752 (2003) · source
“We would also like to take this opportunity to reiterate our congratulations to Spain, which assumed the chairmanship of the Committee on 4 April, and to assure it of our full support. My delegation continues to believe that the struggle against terrorism is a long-term endeavour whose scope and complexity require the cooperation of all members of the international community. In that connection, my delegation - which attaches particular importance to the issue of assistance - once again calls upon donors to better coordinate their efforts with the Counter-Terrorism Committee. We are convinced that the views expressed here this afternoon will help us to further engage in collective thinking about how to fight terrorism.”
2003-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4752 (2003) · source
“The Prime Minister's important statement serves to further enlighten us as to the various manifestations of terrorism and about the measures to be taken to eradicate it. The suggestions he made in that regard deserve our attention. The new nature of this scourge, as well as the means required, have called for further measures, which have taken form through the adoption of a number of General Assembly and Security Council resolutions. The initiatives taken by other actors, including international, regional and subregional organizations and institutions, are in line with that approach. I would like to reiterate our appreciation to the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) for the very valuable results it has already achieved. We encourage it to continue in the same vein.”
2003-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4752 (2003) · source
“Mr. Boubacar Diallo (Guinea) (spoke in French): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. I would also like to take this opportunity to reiterate my delegation's congratulations to you on your country's accession to the presidency of the Council for the month of May 2003. I assure you of our full cooperation. We would also like to thank your predecessor, Mr. Adolfo Aguilar Zinser, and his entire team for the excellent job they did during Mexico's presidency of the Council. In addition, I would like to welcome His Excellency Mr. Jose Maria Aznar, Prime Minister of Spain, and to convey to him our gratitude for the valuable information he has just given us.”
2003-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4752 (2003) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation wishes to point out that partnership and complementarity between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations remain essential because from that interaction can be born a real synergy capable of ensuring that restored peace endures. In addition to that synergy, we must all engage to promote internal cooperation between the Security Council, on the one hand, and, on the other, the Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly and the funds and programmes of the United Nations for the success of post-conflict management.”
2003-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4748 (2003) · source
“My delegation believes that the elimination of conflicts must be accompanied by the preparation and implementation of a comprehensive and integrated programme for economic recovery, including job creation and quick-impact projects. The situation in which Guinea-Bissau and Afghanistan now find themselves reinforces that truth. Peacekeeping operations throughout the world teach us that the withdrawal of troops has to be carried out gradually and must go hand in hand with the progressive restoration of a climate of security. The examples of Sierra Leone and Timor-Leste are instructive in that regard.”
2003-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4748 (2003) · source
“Young people are the living spirit of a country who will go on to assume responsibility for its well-being. The promotion and consolidation of peace necessarily involves combating the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, for we must acknowledge that war is most conducive to the illicit trade in and proliferation of those weapons. The use of mercenaries, which we must combat with all our strength, finds a highly favourable terrain in this respect. The return of peace, particularly in African countries, is always accompanied by an intense movement of displaced persons and refugees who wish to return home. Every effort must be made to ensure the proper management of that return process by providing funds sufficient to meet the essential needs of those people.”
2003-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4748 (2003) · source
“There can be no development without peace, since peace is a constituent element of development. The restoration of State authority, the creation of a viable judicial system and of national security forces, and the establishment of an inclusive dialogue and a policy of national reconciliation are also guarantees for the definitive return of stability. Along the same lines, due attention should be given to the establishment of effective disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes for ex- combatants, including child soldiers. Unless there is adequate funding to that end, their beneficiaries may swiftly return to their former way of life and thus imperil the fragile balance that had been so difficult to obtain. The civic education of populations, particularly young people, is part of that picture.”
2003-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4748 (2003) · source
“More than a mere recapitulation of our activities during your presidency, the theme we are addressing this morning - the role of the United Nations in post- conflict situations - is part of the larger context of the basic mission of our Council: the maintenance and strengthening of international peace and security. Before I tackle the crux of this subject, my delegation wishes to recall that conflicts throughout the world are caused by a variety of complex phenomena, which I shall not go into at this point. These problems, which must necessarily be addressed, cannot be overcome so long as conflicts have not been identified and resolved once and for all. My delegation is convinced that the consolidation of peace and security is closely linked to development and the establishment of true democracy.”
2003-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4748 (2003) · source
“Mr. Diallo (Guinea) (spoke in French): At the outset, I should like to convey to you, Sir, my delegation's gratitude for having organized this open wrap-up meeting of the work of the Security Council for April 2003. I also wish to thank our Secretary- General, who has taken time out from his heavy schedule to address the Council, reflecting the importance of today's meeting. The presence in this Chamber of the Presidents of the General Assembly and of the Economic and Social Council, as well as representatives of regional groups, is a sure sign that we will have a constructive exchange of views.”
2003-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4748 (2003) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation would like to renew its full support for the efforts made by UNMISET, under the dynamic leadership of Ambassador Kamalesh Sharma, for the strengthening of internal stability and the development of Timor-Leste.”
2003-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4744 (2003) · source
“We especially call on donors to support the fundamental sectors, including those of defence, police, administration and justice. That will undoubtedly contribute to the establishment of peace, security and stability, which are fundamental to a country's sustainable development. My delegation hopes that the General Assembly will consider positively the revised draft budget of UNMISET for the period 1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004, which will be submitted to the Assembly during its fifty-eighth session. My delegation supports the observations and recommendations made by the Secretary-General and the proposal to renew UNMISET's mandate for an additional year ending 20 May 2004 so that actions begun can be successfully completed.”
2003-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4744 (2003) · source
“With respect to the role of the United Nations, my delegation deplores the slow pace of economic activity, which has been hindered mainly by the continued reduction of the international presence and by the still relatively unpredictable security situation. We encourage the continuation of actions by UNMISET, the agencies, funds and programmes of the United Nations, the World Bank and Member States, in cooperation with civil society and the private sector, to strengthen economic activity. In order to meet the numerous challenges intrinsic to laying the foundations of a viable State in Timor-Leste, the commitment of the international community is completely indispensable in complementing the efforts made by the people of Timor-Leste themselves.”
2003-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4744 (2003) · source
“We welcome the actions undertaken by the Government in cooperation with the United Nations and the donor community to strengthen the institutional capacity of the PNTL. My delegation welcomes the support that the military component of UNMISET is continuing to provide for the strengthening of the external security and the territorial integrity of Timor-Leste, under Programme III, on external security and border control. We share the observations and recommendations of the Secretary-General on this issue, in particular his assessment that international military capability will be essential in the coming months to promote security in the area of the Tactical Coordination Line and to provide a short-term response to the threats posed by armed groups.”
2003-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4744 (2003) · source
“We are encouraged by the fact that the strategic plan described in paragraph 16 of the report is being elaborated; we hope that it will make it possible effectively to facilitate the progressive replacement of civil advisers with nationals. My delegation notes that implementation of Programme I, on stability, democracy and justice, continues to be hampered by several factors the resolution of which requires bilateral and multilateral assistance. We support the creation of the Office of the Provedor for Human Rights and Justice and proposals aimed at strengthening justice. In addition, we believe that Programme II, on internal security and law enforcement, requires more thorough training of the National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL) to enable it better to shoulder the various responsibilities assigned to it.”
2003-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4744 (2003) · source
“We are gratified by positive developments in the relationship between Timor-Leste and its neighbours, in particular Indonesia, and urge them to give pride of place to dialogue and cooperation for peace, security and the stability of the region. We encourage the authorities of Timor-Leste to pursue their initiatives at integration in international, regional and subregional organizations and institutions. Moreover, we hail the commendable contribution of the United Nations to carrying out the objectives set down in the plan for the implementation of UNMISET's mandate, and we appreciate consultations that have taken place with the Government, the population of Timor-Leste and the donors to work for the implementation of these goals.”
2003-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4744 (2003) · source
“The adoption of resolution 1473 (2003) and the submission of the report under consideration thus are results of the Council's concern and willingness to take specific measures to avoid jeopardizing gains that have been achieved barely one year after independence. In considering the report before us, my delegation is still concerned about the difficulties linked to the strengthening of political, administrative, security and judicial institutions. However, we appreciate the efforts made by the authorities to ensure a broad diversity of views in political debate, as well as in the promotion of administration and justice in the service of all.”
2003-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4744 (2003) · source
“Mr. Diallo (Guinea) (spoke in French): Mr. President, allow me to thank Mr. Kamalesh Sharma, Special Representative of the Secretary- General in Timor-Leste and head of mission, for introducing the report under consideration and for the useful information he has given us. My delegation, in agreeing to the establishment of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET), had clearly pointed out that developments in the situation and experience in the field would be highly instructive for us regarding possible additional action by the international community. Consideration of the special report of the Secretary-General of 10 March allowed us to voice our concern regarding the difficulties and threats which continue to block security, stability and the development of Timor-Leste.”
2003-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4744 (2003) · source
“We call upon Belgrade and Pristina to overcome the obstacles being encountered on the path to reason, in order to find solutions to outstanding problems. Moreover, the reorganization of the Kosovo Protection Corps and its transformation into a multi- ethnic body specializing in civilian emergency intervention should continue, and should lead to conclusive results in the interest of all Kosovans. Lastly, my delegation supports the Secretary- General's recommendations. We would like to emphasize that Kosovans must abandon their internal disputes and favour dialogue in defending the common values essential to building a multi-ethnic and prosperous society.”
2003-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4742 (2003) · source
“With regard to economic activities, my delegation appreciates the continued strengthening of the legislative and administrative framework. We note in particular the drafting of new legislative acts that stress compatibility with European Union standards, especially the Stabilization and Association Process Tracking Mechanism with the European Commission. Despite those achievements, however, increased involvement by the international community would contribute to reversing the downward trend in economic activity. We should also turn our attention to the regional dimension of trade, and clearly define regional mechanisms in that regard. With regard to the dialogue with Belgrade, my delegation encourages Mr. Steiner to continue his efforts.”
2003-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4742 (2003) · source
“The steps taken by UNMIK, the Provisional Institutions, local authorities and the donor community to improve structures intended to facilitate the return process should be fully supported. My delegation welcomes the progress made in the inter-ethnic dialogue and in the area of municipal integration thanks to the activities of UNMIK, KFOR, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and non-governmental organizations. With regard to property rights, we welcome the result of the steps taken by the Housing and Property Directorate. We encourage it to continue its work. We also appeal to the donor community to provide the necessary resources to complete work in the areas of return, integration and property rights.”
2003-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4742 (2003) · source
“We call on the Belgrade authorities to take the necessary steps to put an end to the operation of parallel tribunals, the existence of which can only jeopardize the effective implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). My delegation is also concerned about continuing difficulties with regard to freedom of movement - particularly for members of minority communities - as well as about the difficulties encountered by those groups throughout Kosovo when it comes to freely utilizing their languages and alphabets. UNMIK, the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government and the municipal authorities must intensify their efforts to find concrete solutions to those problems. Issues pertaining to the right of return and to minority and property rights continue to be a source of concern. Resolving them would mean greater stability in the province.”
2003-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4742 (2003) · source
“The successful exercise of administrative, political, economic and cultural power requires the involvement of representatives of all components and segments of Kosovo society. The authorities of the provisional and municipal institutions, in cooperation with the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), must play a leading role in this regard. With respect to the rule of law, we note and regret the upsurge of violence and ethnicity-based crime, as well as organized crime. We support any measure that seeks specific solutions to these problems and we encourage efforts under way to improve the functioning of the judiciary, the Kosovo Police Service and the regional UNMIK Police Witness Protection Programme.”
2003-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4742 (2003) · source
“Mr. Diallo (Guinea) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Hedi Annabi for his introduction of the report of the Secretary-General and for the additional information he has just given us. I take this opportunity to reiterate my delegation's condolences to the Government of Serbia and to the family of Zoran Djindjic, the late Prime Minister of Serbia. My delegation's reading of the report before us prompts us to express our appreciation of the fact that the Provisional Institutions are gradually learning their functions and responsibilities. We encourage the continuation of programmes of civic education and the recruitment of senior officials, particularly that launched by the Office of the Prime Minister for members of minority communities.”
2003-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4742 (2003) · source
“Mr. Boubacar Diallo (Guinea) (spoke in French): I would like to join preceding speakers in expressing my delegation's full appreciation to Mr. James Morris for his very rich and instructive briefing on the food crisis in Africa. The last time Mr. Morris spoke to the Council on this issue was on 3 December 2002. The briefing that he has just given leads to the general impression that the picture is far from rosy. Rather, it is the opposite. The food situation in Africa is becoming increasingly alarming due, as he said, to several causes that vary from one area to another and from one country to another. My question relates to the approach that must be adopted to solve the food crisis in Africa. Is there coordination among the various actors involved in the fight for food security in Africa? If there is, how does it function?”
2003-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4736 (2003) · source
“What we see is not very encouraging, because there are a number of decisions not yet implemented. We must make an effort to avoid selectivity and change this state of affairs. All of these ideas are for us a way of maintaining international peace and security. To reach this goal, we say once again that we must have more determination and greater will, and we must be guided in our daily actions by the idea that we can only succeed in unity, which is the foundation of our credibility.”
2002-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4677 (2002) · source
“We increased the number of our public meetings, which allowed Member States to communicate their views on the questions under consideration. We also initiated a number of other forms of communication that enabled us better to evaluate what we are doing. Also, the Council has taken greater interest in topical themes, some of which are perhaps not, some say, within its purview, even though they do help us better understand the nature of some conflict situations. An example of this would be the questions of food security and HIV/AIDS in conflict areas. It would seem to be a good idea to us to stress the importance of Security Council missions on the ground, which should be encouraged. Another very important sphere has to do with the implementation of resolutions we adopt.”
2002-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4677 (2002) · source
“The United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) and the United Nations Mission of Observers in Prevlaka (UNMOP), which have just concluded their mandates, are eloquent examples of this. Nevertheless, there are still many other conflicts, where peacekeeping forces have been present for many years without a solution in sight. It is up to us, in these specific cases, to re-define our strategy by adapting it to on-the-ground realities, which presupposes, in our view, a better coordination between the troop-contributing countries and the effective implementation of the recommendations from the Brahimi Report. During the year under review, our Council greatly improved its working methods and established greater transparency in its activities.”
2002-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4677 (2002) · source
“In some cases, nevertheless, a great deal still needs to be done, and the experience of our success should inspire us. We have to look at how we follow up on integral implementation of sanctions. Since 11 September 2001 the fight against international terrorism has become more essential than ever. In this respect, we commend the tremendous work done by the Counter-Terrorism Committee, whose work should be strengthened further and adapted to the different insidious forms of terrorism. Peacekeeping operations, for their part, have been largely positive. They have allowed us to create an environment that is conducive to negotiation and dialogue, while restricting temptations and excesses and have led, in many cases, to a final peace being established.”
2002-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4677 (2002) · source
“We would like to make special mention of the Ad Hoc Working Group on conflict prevention and resolution in Africa, which through its initiatives and suggestions has enabled us to develop a framework that, if conscientiously used by the Security Council, will allow us to overcome the obstacles and find a solution to a number of delicate situations. On another level, the sanctions Committees have contributed effectively, in their methodologies and their actions, to the recent implementation of an intelligent, targeted sanctions policy, and they have helped restore peace through pressure brought to bear on the different actors. The Groups of Experts, formed to survey the implementation of sanctions, also played no small role.”
2002-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4677 (2002) · source
“In this respect, we are duty-bound to continue our thinking in order to find a successful outcome for each case, which is our primary calling. To do this, a participatory approach, founded on international law and enjoying the support of all of the actors, both within the United Nations system and within regional and subregional organizations, is the best strategy and one that should be strengthened. This approach should obviously include a true internal, non- exclusive dialogue, a careful programme of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and a vision extending to the entire region or subregion at issue. The strategy just initiated by the Council along these lines to settle the Liberian problem is responding, in our view, to this approach and should be encouraged.”
2002-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4677 (2002) · source
“There is not a shadow of doubt that the year just ending has been full of challenges for our Council, challenges that we were determined to tackle in unity in order to preserve international peace and security. We have had to deal with a number of questions; some of them proved to be more complex than others. In this vein, we had tremendous success in eliminating certain trouble spots, in Angola, Sierra Leone, Timor-Leste and Eritrea/Ethiopia, for example. In all of these situations, the concerted will of the international community and the interested parties ultimately enabled us to agree to a common cooperating framework to help improve our diagnostic work and find the appropriate cure. Even with our successes, we must not forget that many conflicts still exist, particularly in the African continent.”
2002-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4677 (2002) · source