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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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“Mr. Boubacar Diallo (Guinea) (spoke in French): First of all, Mr. President, I should like to convey the gratitude of our delegation for the initiative that you have taken in convening this end-of-year wrap-up meeting for the Security Council. It gives us yet another opportunity to engage in a wide-ranging exchange of Views on our activities and to assess the progress that has been made with respect to the objectives set. This exercise should allow us to identify the obstacles that are strewn along our path, so that we can take the necessary corrective action and thereby enhance the effectiveness of our future actions. Before getting into the heart of the matter, I would like to say how much my delegation appreciates the skill, talent and effectiveness with which you guided the Council's proceedings in December.”
2002-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4677 (2002) · source
“Annabi regarding UNMIK's initiatives to enforce the rule of law, to prepare for the municipal elections in October and to create the necessary conditions for the return and reintegration of minorities. Those initiatives must be robustly supported. Mr. Steiner's tireless efforts to consolidate them deserve to be particularly commended. We condemn the defamatory and inciting statements of certain Kosovar authorities following the arrests by UNMIK last August in its efforts to enforce the law. In conclusion, my delegation believes that it is now up to all the actors engaged in the process of implementing resolution 1244 (1999) to redouble their efforts in order to resolve the remaining problems and to finish the job.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“On the judicial level, there is cooperation between the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the provisional authorities of the province, the transfer of Albanian detainees from Serbia to Kosovo, and consideration by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) department of justice of the legal cases concerning the majority of the remaining detainees. With regard to the humanitarian situation, achievements include the gradual settlement of the question of missing, detained and repatriated persons and the appointment of an UNMIK official responsible for the issues of repatriation and reintegration of ethnic minorities. My delegation is encouraged by the information just provided by Mr.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“On the political level, that progress includes the establishment of democratic institutions, the effective formation of a multi-ethnic Government, the principle of tolerance among Albanians, and the improvement of relations between Kosovo, on the one hand, and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, on the other. In the security area, achievements include the increasingly multi-ethnic composition of the Kosovo Protection Force and the programme to collect weapons and munitions held illegally by Kosovars.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“Mr. Diallo (Guinea) (spoke in French): We should like to wish you welcome, Mr. Minister, and to assure you of our cooperation during your country's presidency. I should also like to thank Mr. Hedi Annabi, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for the valuable information that he has just given us. The regular consideration of the question of Kosovo stems from the Council's interest in ensuring the effective implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). My delegation welcomes the substantial progress made since the beginning of this year in certain areas, which deserves to be pointed out.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“We would also like to stress our concern about the substantial reduction in the budget of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, which would oblige it to transfer responsibility and authority to the provisional institutions earlier than scheduled. We would appreciate it if Mr. Steiner could give us more details about what measures are being envisaged to offset the consequences of that transfer.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“The fate of missing persons and the issue of the return of property should also be giving very special attention. It is essential to have adequate resources with which to do this work. We support the Secretary-General's appeal to the donor community. We also welcome and encourage the use of media to raise awareness among communities. We are pleased to take note of the efforts being made to improve relations between Kosovo, on the one hand, and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, on the other. This has contributed to re-establishing confidence and to ensuring that dialogue continues. In conclusion, my delegation endorses the contents of paragraph 61 of the report of the Secretary- General with regard to the criteria for measuring the progress made.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“However, we would like to emphasize the need to ensure the representation of minorities in the parliamentary committees and their recruitment into the civil service. We also support the efforts under way to organize the municipal elections of next October. We believe that successful elections will certainly serve to strengthen the democratic process. It is essential that the implementation of economic programmes take into account the interests of all the members and groups in the province. That should go hand in hand with strengthening the rule of law throughout Kosovo. In this regard, we endorse the establishment of local law and order capacities. The question of returns of refugees and displaced persons, as well as their reintegration, is very important to reconciliation in Kosovo.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“Mr. Diallo (Guinea) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to welcome Mr. Nebojsa Covie, Deputy Prime Minister of the Yugoslav constituent Republic of Serbia and President of the Coordination Centre of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Republic of Serbia for Kosovo and Metohija, and to thank him for his statement. I would also like to welcome Mr. Steiner. We have listened with interest to the very useful information he has just given us on the situation in Kosovo. We welcome the significant progress that has been made, including the establishment of a multi- ethnic Government, the adoption of a plan of government, and the fact that the Assembly has begun its work.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“In our opinion, it will take into account the multidimensional nature of the impact of conflicts on women and young girls, as well as their role in the prevention and settlement of conflicts and in peace-building. We are also convinced that the report will assess the implementation of the different provisions of the resolution and identify the obstacles to be overcome, while placing emphasis on the respective responsibilities of the different players. My country, Guinea, which has experience in the area now before us, is prepared to make its contribution to this shared effort.”
2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source
“My delegation appreciates similar initiatives undertaken in other regions and subregions, and believes that the United Nations should gather information on these different experiences, so that it can be shared with the international community. Thirdly, in the context of non-governmental organizations, we appreciate the work of the Working Group on Women, International Peace and Security. Its actions deserve to be supported by all. We also believe that a sharing of experiences among these different parties will contribute to an overall understanding of the question before us. My delegation appreciates the role of coordination played by Ms. Angela King's office through the establishment of a study group on resolution 1325 (2000) to contribute to the preparation of the Secretary-General's report. We are awaiting this report with interest.”
2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source
“Secondly, at the country, regional and subregional levels, it will be necessary to strengthen the accomplishments, to share experiences and to envisage appropriate solutions. In this context, I am pleased to note the important role being played by Guinean women aimed at putting an end to instability in the West African subregion. In fact, the Network of African Women Ministers and Parliamentarians (REFAMP) organized a subregional conference in Conakry, from 24 to 26 January 2000 on the prevention and settlement of conflicts. This initiative was supported by the women of the Mano River Union, at the subregional level, as was indicated a while ago by Ms. Angela King.”
2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source
“In the framework of the effective implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) for which responsibility falls on Governments, on the United Nations system, on regional and subregional organizations, as well as on non-governmental organizations and civil society, the following considerations deserve to be emphasized. First, within the United Nations system, every body must identify clearly those areas in which it can make its contribution. The tank will then be to seek out areas of complementarity among the different bodies. In this regard, cooperation between Ms. Angela King's office, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is to be encouraged.”
2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source
“I would like, on this occasion, to express my delegation's appreciation to them for the quality of the work accomplished. By adopting the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the international community recognized, among other things, the importance of questions related to women in armed conflict. The conclusions of the 1998 and 2001 sessions of the Commission on the Status of Women, as well as the recommendations of the ad hoc committee of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly, "Beijing plus five", also underscored these questions in many regards.”
2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source
“Mr. Diallo (Guinea)(spoke in French): The organization of this meeting is evidence of our Council's will and determination to continue to assume our responsibilities in the framework of the follow-of resolution 1325 (2000), entitled "Women, peace and security". Through this resolution the Security Council underscored not only the impact of conflict on women but also their role in conflict settlement and in peace- building. It also emphasized the duties of the different players in the international community. The important presentations just made by Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Ms. Angela King and Ms. Noeleen Heyzer shed further light on the efforts that are under way for the effective implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source
“Against this backdrop, we must once again send a strong signal to the protagonists, so that they will understand that the only honourable way out is mutual acceptance and the establishment of a climate of trust conducive to a negotiated peace based on compliance with the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source
“In addition, my delegation would like to recall that the meeting of the "quartet" held on 16 July in New York with the participation of high-level representatives of Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan came out staunchly in support of a definitive solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict within a three-year time frame, leading to two States living side by side within secure and recognized borders. These initiatives, which follow on the heels of many others, attest to the fact that the international community, far from sitting idly by, is resolved to put an end to the suffering, which has gone on for far too long.”
2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source
“This is all the more worrisome because tangible signs of improvement in the situation had been seen. President Arafat had undertaken the reorganization of Palestinian security services, and negotiations were under way with Hamas officials to reduce tension. All of this attests to the fact that there is a determination on the part of the Palestinian side to take the actions that are necessary to resume dialogue with the Israeli authorities. The resumption of contacts between the Palestinian and Israeli security services was part of this ongoing process.”
2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source
“Mr. Boubacar Diallo (Guinea) (spoke in French): This public meeting is being held at a particularly critical time, when the Middle East region is once again going through a very dangerous and uncertain period of turbulence. The events of the past few days provide ample proof of this. We have just seen the Israeli army use combat aircraft under the pretext of eliminating a senior official of Hamas accused of terrorist acts. That disproportionate reaction led to the death of innocent civilians, most of them children, in additional to considerable material damage. Israel certainly has the right to ensure the security of its people. However, it must be recognized that the excessive use of force is totally counterproductive and can lead only to the opposite of the desired result - that is to say, an exacerbation of the violence.”
2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source
“At the same time, the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) - whose remarkable performance we laud - should step up its efforts to deter any attempt to jeopardize peace. The struggle against pockets of Taliban resistance and the Al Qaeda network should also be pursued more vigorously. The path charted by the Bonn Agreement is long and arduous. Every stage reached in the implementation of the Agreement must be viewed as an opportunity to fulfil new duties, so that the process can be completed successfully and in accordance with the commitments undertaken. In conclusion, my delegation is convinced that, in this delicate and snag-riddled exercise, the international community will act as one to respond to the wishes expressed by the people of Afghanistan, who dream of a better future.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“That recovery would also be in vain without a genuine policy to restore basic infrastructure. Above and beyond those aspects, which are admittedly important in themselves, my delegation would like to stress the need to create and maintain a climate of peace and security throughout Afghanistan. It is clear, as Mr. Brahimi's briefing has pointed out, that there are still a number of regions of the country that are in the grip of rivalries being fuelled by warlords who continue to defy the central power. We must therefore assist the new Transitional Authority to extend its authority throughout the country in order that it may play its role fully. To do that, the efforts to form a representative national army must be accelerated. Similarly, the demobilization programme for former combatants must be strengthened.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“In this long-term undertaking, the international community - through the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the various donors - is duty-bound to make a generous contribution. The success or failure of the operation will be the real litmus test by which the Afghan people will judge our resolve and sincerity in assisting them. In this regard, my delegation believes that, as far as UNAMA is concerned, special attention should also be given to humanitarian assistance, reconstruction and economic recovery. As we have always pointed out, it would be pointless to imagine any kind of recovery in Afghanistan today without providing access to humanitarian assistance, particularly in the area of food, to displaced persons and the large number of refugees returning to the country.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“We certainly hope that the investigations under way will shed light on the incident, so that the perpetrators may be punished in a manner commensurate with the crime. The briefing we have just heard has enabled us to gauge the progress made since the holding of the Emergency Loya Jirga, and especially now that Afghans have just established a new Transitional Authority that will be responsible for guiding their destiny pending free and regular elections. Now that the Transitional Authority has been established, it is incumbent upon Afghans to become more aware of the situation they face. They must roll up their sleeves and, in an atmosphere of peace and solidarity, utilize this important achievement as a springboard towards a better future.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“Mr. Diallo (Guinea) (spoke in French): Allow me, first of all, to express my delegation's great appreciation to Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his extremely valuable contribution to the peace process in Afghanistan and for his very instructive briefing on recent political developments in that country. We would also like to pay tribute to the reforming vision of the President of the Transitional Authority, Mr. Hamid Karzai, who has manifested his determination to help to build a new Afghanistan that is no longer plagued by retrograde thinking and is respectful of the rule of law and oriented towards building a prosperous economy while being fully at peace with its neighbours. We greatly deplore the reprehensible assassination of Vice-President Haji Abdul Qadir.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“Equally, we are conscious of the fundamental role that those States play in peacekeeping operations throughout the world, and we encourage them to maintain their efforts. Finally, my delegation shares the analysis made by the Secretary-General at the 30 June 2002 public meeting on UNMIBH, the extension of whose mandate must not be linked to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. That is why it is now up to all of us to adopt an approach that could reconcile the various aspects of the triptych - the extension of the mandate of UNMIBH, the preservation of the integrity of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and the safeguarding of peacekeeping operations - while simultaneously bearing in mind the need to preserve the credibility of the United Nations.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In conformity with the principles of international law and bearing in mind the hierarchy of legal norms, no Security Council resolution could therefore modify a provision of an international treaty. Moreover, my delegation fully appreciates the importance of peacekeeping operations. It perfectly understands the concerns of certain States not parties to the Rome Statute, in relation to the possible appearance of their citizens who are members of United Nations peacekeeping forces before the International Criminal Court, whose authority those States do not recognize. However, we should underline that in accordance with the principle of complementarity, national courts maintain their primary responsibility for legal proceedings and judgements.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The 1 July 2002 entry into force of the Rome Statute, just four years after its adoption on 17 July 1998, proves the extent of the international community's increasing determination to fight all forms of impunity, particularly for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. In fact, we must recall that the International Criminal Court, unlike the ad hoc tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and for Rwanda, is a permanent court whose universality lies in the acceptance by States of its Statute in the form of a treaty to which they freely accede. It is precisely that relation of the States parties to the treaty that gives the International Criminal Court all its integrity and strength.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The various reports of the Secretary-General on UNMIBH clearly depict the efforts deployed and the progress made, as well as the challenges the Mission faces. The unhindered adoption of Council resolutions on UNMIBH and their implementation by the international community have so far been possible only thanks to the combined efforts of all. That dynamic must continue in a spirit of responsibility. But the recent discussion in the Security Council demonstrates the delicacy and complexity of the question of extending the mandate of UNMIBH. My delegation considers that the question deserves a comprehensive approach taking into account both its legal and its political aspects.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Mr. Diallo (Guinea) (spoke in French): Mr. President, allow me first to convey to you the sincere thanks of the delegation of Guinea for your warm congratulations on the occasion of the proclamation of the African Union at Durban. The present meeting attests to the interest the States Members of our Organization attach to the question of the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH). This meeting enables us to exchange views on considerations concerning the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court in relation to the peacekeeping operations. The international community's engagement in the Balkans amply testifies to its determination to find a lasting solution to the problems in that part of the world, including in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In that regard, the contacts already established with potential providers of assistance are encouraging. Strengthening cooperation between the Committee and other international community actors including regional organizations is necessary and greatly benefits Member States. We encourage the ongoing work on the composition of the panel of experts, and we reiterate the need for representation of all regions within the panel. My delegation would also like to emphasize the importance the Committee should attach to consideration of the second reports. We are convinced the outcome will enable Member States to adopt, as appropriate, additional measures to strengthen our common fight against terrorism. In conclusion, my delegation would like to express its support for the new work programme of the Committee, submitted for our consideration.”
2002-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4561 (2002) · source
“There is no doubt that the Committee, through its work, has in many respects highlighted the connection between terrorism and other forms of organized crime and the existence of a world structure to combat it. We are grateful to the Committee, its Chairman and its support staff for the important milestones they have reached. The tragic events of 11 September 2001 shed new light on the dangers posed by terrorism because of its many ramifications. We welcome the appointment of two experts on the provision of assistance to States, and we encourage them in the accomplishment of their mission. My delegation views coordination of assistance as a priority, beginning with identifying the type of assistance available with a view to better coordinating it with the needs expressed.”
2002-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4561 (2002) · source
“Mr. Diallo (Guinea) (spoke in French): Nine months have passed since the establishment of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC). During that period the CTC has made much praiseworthy effort towards the implementation of the recommendations of resolution 1373 (2001). The Council meetings of 18 January 2002 and 15 April 2002 enabled us to see the determination of Member States to act decisively to combat terrorism. The submission of 164 reports to date - the majority of which have already been considered by the Committee, as Ambassador Greenstock mentioned - eloquently illustrates that determination. The experience acquired by the Committee through consideration of these reports is promising for the coordination of future activities.”
2002-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4561 (2002) · source
“I cannot conclude without renewing my delegation's repeated appeals and highlighting the fact, first, that the leaders of Kosovo must work more constructively and cooperate fully with UNMIK and KFOR to ensure respect for equality and the establishment of a multi-ethnic Kosovo in a viable social, economic, political and cultural environment. Secondly, the establishment of a climate of security depends on the establishment of a reconciliation programme based on tolerance and mutual respect, taking into account the interests of all Kosovars. Thirdly, strengthened cooperation among the elected officials of Kosovo, UNMIK and the Belgrade authorities will also signal confidence in the pursuit of activities that are under way.”
2002-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4559 (2002) · source
“We hope that this institution will assume its rightful responsibilities in order to build a democratic society respectful of the law and of ethnic differences. On another front, the organization of municipal elections, to be held next October, merits attention. We welcome the information just provided to us by Mr. Guehenno regarding the determination of the various ethnic groups to make these elections a success. We encourage this process and we hope that the newly elected officials will make a positive contribution to resolving the various problems within their purview.”
2002-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4559 (2002) · source
“Moreover, the Kosovo Assembly's challenge of the border Agreement concluded in February by Yugoslav authorities and the authorities of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has raised serious concern on the part of the international community. My delegation wishes to renew its support for the statements made by the President of the Security Council on 22 and 24 May 2002 and to invite parties to promote dialogue. We take note of Mr. Steiner's commitment to implement regulations pertaining to the executive branch of the provisional institutions of self- government in Kosovo. We hope that regulations issued in that regard will be respected. We welcome the assumption of office of the first ministerial Cabinet in Kosovo, which also marks the establishment of a real multi-ethnic Government in the province.”
2002-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4559 (2002) · source
“In that regard, we have taken note of the comments made by the Government to the effect that it intends to serve the interests of all Kosovars. My delegation feels that the appointment of Mr. Nenad Radosavljevic to the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, as adviser on matters related to repatriation and the integration of ethnic minorities, gives cause for hope that the refugee question will be resolved. My delegation therefore welcomes the outcome of the meeting held in Pristina on 28 May 2002 between Mr. Steiner and Mr. Covie on the questions of Mitrovica and the return of refugees. We encourage pursuit of those contacts in order to resolve pending problems.”
2002-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4559 (2002) · source
“Mr. Diallo (Guinea) (spoke in French): The periodic consideration of the situation in Kosovo illustrates the Security Council's commitment to finding a solution to a question that remains a matter of concern. Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno's description of recent developments in the situation in the field contained very useful information, for which we thank him. The Council's public meeting on 24 April 2002 (see S/PV.4518) enabled us to assess the progress made and the challenges that must be overcome. As we said earlier, the success of the peace process in Kosovo will depend on bearing in mind the interests of all elements and groups in the province as well as the objective of ensuring regional stability.”
2002-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4559 (2002) · source
“We are convinced that those efforts, combined with a regional dynamic in which all concerned parties without exception should participate, would ease tensions, rekindle the flame of hope and create a space of understanding and harmony benefiting the Middle East as a whole.”
2002-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4552Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The parties, rather than holding tenaciously to rigid and intransigent positions, should envisage their relations from a broad, political viewpoint combining the desire for security and the right to existence. Therefore, beyond the need to implement Council resolutions, and distancing ourselves from the customary rhetoric, it is up to us to explore together new, bolder, consensual ways to remove the Israeli and Palestinian peoples from the storm in which they have been immersed for decades. In this context, my delegation welcomes and encourages the efforts of the "quartet", of the G-8 and of other influential actors of the international community to bring the protagonists to reason and thus to create a peaceful climate favourable to the resumption of negotiations - the only way to a fair and lasting peace.”
2002-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4552Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In recent days, we have witnessed, on the one hand, a resumption of suicide bombing attacks on Israeli targets and, on the other, the forcible reoccupation of Palestinian cities. This phenomenon, driven by the reciprocal desire for revenge, is undoubtedly a sign of a resurgence of the old demons of hatred and misunderstanding. Faced with this new escalation, the Security Council, the guardian of peace, must urgently assume its rightful responsibilities in order to prevent a deadly war and, beyond that, a destabilization ofthe region. This is the time to stress the need for the international community to give greater consideration to what it must do to cause the Israeli and Palestinian parties to exercise more restraint and to make them understand, once and for all, that peace cannot take root in the soil of suspicion and resentment.”
2002-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4552Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Mr. Boubacar Diallo (Guinea) (spoke in French): Before addressing the subject that brings us here today, allow me, Mr. President, to thank the Permanent Representative of Senegal for his warm congratulations, his words of praise and his wishes for success addressed to His Excellency Mr. Francois Fall, who was recently promoted to the post of Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Guinea. I would like to assure him that his brotherly message will be fully and faithfully passed on. After a brief period of calm, which gave us a glimmer of hope, the Middle East region has unfortunately sunk once again into the habitual cycle of violence that we have known for so long.”
2002-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4552Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In conclusion, we welcome the meeting of the "quartet" that took place yesterday in Washington, DC, which committed itself to working with the Arab Governments and the rest of the international community to restore peace in the Middle East on the basis of security, political, economic and humanitarian considerations. We encourage the "quartet" to implement its decision to organize an international conference early this summer, which, we are convinced, would make it possible to adopt concrete measures aimed at the achievement of that objective.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“My delegation does not want the Israeli Government's refusal to cooperate to lead to increasingly rigid attitudes or to a polarization of positions and the further stalling of the peace process in the Middle East. Everything must be done to persuade the Israeli Government to cooperate in resolving the crisis, within the framework of respect for its international obligations. That is why we believe that the Security Council as a whole should consider what new measures might be adopted so that the events that took place in Jenin can be fully clarified. My delegation is very willing to work closely with other delegations to that end.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“After procrastination and delay, the Israeli cabinet's decision finally reached the Secretary- General and the Council in the form of a refusal to cooperate with the dispatch of the mission. My delegation regrets that decision, which, as many other speakers have already pointed out, could affect the credibility of the Council. Faced with that obstinate refusal, the Secretary-General reluctantly decided to disband the fact-finding team, because it was clear that, without the agreement and the cooperation of all the parties concerned, it would not be possible for the mission to go to Jenin, still less to proceed to undertake an impartial and credible investigation based on the facts on the ground.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The Secretary-General's initiative - which, at the outset, was accepted by the Israeli Government - was increasingly questioned by that Government on various pretexts, with the intention of delaying or even jeopardizing the dispatch of the team. Those pretexts included, inter alia, the composition of the team, the scope of its mandate, the way in which the mandate would be carried out and other procedural matters. As the Council knows, throughout the negotiating process, the United Nations, far from being discouraged, outdid itself in responding to the questions raised by the Israeli authorities. Indeed, the mandate of the team was clearly established: it was to gather credible information about the events in Jenin and to provide an account to the Secretary-General who, in turn, would inform the Security Council.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Mr. Diallo (Guinea) (spoke in French): Two weeks ago, the Security Council, after tough consultations, unanimously adopted resolution 1405 (2002), which welcomes and supports the initiative of the Secretary-General to establish a fact-finding team to shed light on the events that took place in the Jenin refugee camp in occupied Palestinian territory. Immediately after the adoption of that resolution, the Secretary-General began to take the necessary steps to set up the team, while clearly explaining its nature and objectives. In the days that followed, the Secretary-General set up the team, comprised of eminent personalities who had proved themselves at the highest international level. Those people were accompanied by experienced experts, military and security specialists and forensic and general support staff.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“With regard to the issue of security, it is worth noting that the overall situation has improved. Nevertheless, we condemn attacks against UNMIK and encourage the continuation of cooperation between it and KFOR. We welcome the progressive transfer of UNMIK police functions to the multi-ethnic Kosovo Police Service. Moreover, we appreciate the steps taken by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General with various parties to achieve a negotiated solution to the various pending questions. In that regard, my delegation encourages actions under way for the return of refugees, the reintegration of displaced persons, the transfer of prisoners, the search for solutions to the plight of missing persons, the strengthening of multi- ethnicity and the effective integration of minority ethnic groups in the active life of Kosovo.”
2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source
“The participation of a member of the provisional institutions of self-government at the most recent meeting of the High-Ranking Working Group is clearly an encouraging development. The meeting that took place on 18 March in Skopje between Mr. Steiner and Mr. Trajkovski, the President of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and the conclusions that they reached on the various subjects discussed, as mentioned in paragraph 46 of the report, are also promising. My delegation renews its support for the three priority areas set out in the report. Within the framework of establishing economic bases, the efforts under way should be encouraged. In our view, the success of any programme depends on taking into account the interests of all elements and all categories in the province, as well as the objective of the stabilization of the region.”
2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source
“My delegation welcomes the efforts made by the various parties to establish a collegial Presidency of the Assembly. We support the establishment, within the Office of the Prime Minister, of a structure to deal with issues of good governance, human rights, equal opportunity and gender. Adequate assistance should be given to that service to allow it to shoulder its responsibilities. We support the efforts under way to prepare for municipal elections, which we hope will take place in September 2002. With regard to regional cooperation, my delegation is encouraged by the ongoing cooperation between the Belgrade authorities and UNMIK in the implementation of the provisions of the Common Document.”
2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source
“At the most recent meeting of the Council on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), we were able to welcome the end of the deadlock in the political situation in Kosovo. We were encouraged by the information that Mr. Steiner provided earlier with regard to the fact that the Povratak Coalition has been accepted as a participant in the Government. That is a clear sign that an atmosphere of trust and a climate of peace and security have been re-established. My delegation welcomes the recent developments on the ground. At the political level, the transformation of the transitional departments into autonomous provisional ministries is to be welcomed. We encourage the authorities to pursue the implementation of the short- and medium-term programmes that they have set up.”
2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source