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Calovski

lines on the record: 73
first: 1997-05-28
most recent: 2001-03-16
sittings or episodes: 7
sources: un-security-council

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“I was encouraged, as I said, by his expressed readiness to do so. I will repeat: we really miss his presence here today. Let me end by expressing our hope that UNMIK and KFOR will discharge their duties and implement Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) fully and responsibly and that they will succeed in preventing the aggression of the terrorist extremists who are endangering the security and territorial integrity of Macedonia. Also, we hope that they will help Kosovo to begin a healthy development with a European orientation.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“The implementation of the Security Council presidential statements is a very important affair; they should not remain solely words on paper, since they argue very strongly for the full implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). It is common knowledge that there are many armaments in Kosovo and that many illegal transactions are taking place. It is the duty of UNMIK to stop these illegal activities, which are financed by money from drug-trafficking and illegal funds from abroad. It is also important that KFOR examine the present situation along the Macedonian border urgently, with a view to undertaking further concrete practical measures to prevent a spillover of tension from Kosovo to Macedonia. I hope that General Carlo Cabigiosu is doing that right now. Perhaps this is why he is not with us today.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“They are in a position to promote the peaceful development of Kosovo, European views and standards and good-neighbourliness, and they are in a position to influence the leaders of the terrorists. Are you going to discuss these statements with the Macedonian Government? The Government of Macedonia is keen to see Kosovo start to develop as a democratic European society, and not become a danger to its neighbours. Are you going to take special measures against the extremists and, if so, what kind of measures? It is crucial that the extremists be disarmed quickly, without delay, and that they be isolated. Various preventive measures can be undertaken if there is a readiness to do so. Of course, I do not question that. I am sure that you are thinking of doing something concrete and practical.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“Due to the time factor, I will take this opportunity to ask only one question, to make one specific comment: how will UNMIK and KF OR implement the Security Council presidential statement of 7 March 2001 and the presidential statement the Council is going to adopt today? Specifically regarding the aggression - and I use the word "aggression", which is what is really going on - by the terrorists from Kosovo against the Republic of Macedonia, are you going to discuss this statement with the legitimate political leaders in Kosovo? They are in a position to promote the peaceful development of Kosovo, European views and standards and good-neighbourliness, and they are in a position to influence the leaders of the terrorists. Mr. Haekkerup, are you going to discuss these statements with the legitimate political leaders in Kosovo?”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“But today all indications show that perhaps they have logistical and technical support by structures located in Kosovo. We do not know what their ultimate goal is, but we are deeply convinced that they will cause enormous damage to the Albanians in the Balkans." He added, "Every reasonable Albanian politician is aware of that. Those who want to create war in Macedonia should be aware that the Macedonian army and police will respond severely. We will ask for the direct involvement of NATO and KFOR troops in the confrontations. We are facing a special situation, but I am deeply convinced that we have no other choice but to defeat the terrorists. But it has to be a political Victory and not a military one." I have many questions to ask Mr. Haekkerup.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“But taking into account the human dimension of the task, it is worthwhile to work towards its accomplishment, on the implementation of the mandate under Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). We sincerely wish them much success, along with the promise, as I have already said, to help and support them. As you have seen, Mr. President, our position coincides with those expressed by the representative of Sweden, speaking on behalf of the European Union. But coming back to Macedonia's present concerns, I would like to read to you what the Prime Minister of Macedonia stated yesterday: "It is a fact that for the period of one month now our country has been attacked by structures that have the serious intention to threaten its security and integrity. "At the beginning, we all thought that those were only activities of some criminal groups.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“It is important, in our view, that we see Kosovo, in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, as a part of Europe. At present it has many difficulties, but it has a very good future. Kosovo, too, one day will be integrated into the Euro-Atlantic structures. That is Kosovo's future. Integration into Europe is Kosovo's future. But that will not happen if Kosovo becomes an obstacle to the integration of the States of the region into the European Union, if Kosovo continues to be a problem to Europe, if the Kosovar people are brainwashed with nineteenth-century ideas of creating a greater Albania, a greater Kosovo State or a pure Albanian State, or if the Kosovars are pushed to become criminals and terrorists. Mr. Haekkerup and General Cabigiosu, as heads of UNMIK and KFOR, do not have an easy task before them.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“The Security Council, the Secretary-General and other concerned States or international institutions should help Mr. Haekkerup and General Cabigiosu carry out successfully this important task of stopping Kosovo from being a source of tensions and an exporter of security troubles and should help the province become a place of development and democracy and a multi-ethnic society of equals. In our view, that is possible. Macedonia will help UNMIK and KFOR without reservation or hesitation. It is unacceptable that the Kosovo extremist terrorists be allowed to destabilize the Republic of Macedonia, a Member State of the United Nations, or to jeopardize its successful democratic development and integration into the Euro-Atlantic structures.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“I am also pleased with the KFOR statement that: "KFOR has responded vigorously to the concerns of the Macedonian Government and has conducted robust and successful operations along the border with Macedonia to ensure that the Kosovo border area is not a safe haven for armed extremists inside Kosovo." All legitimate political entities in Macedonia and in all countries of our region and Europe have condemned the extremists' activities, the use of force and terrorism for achieving political goals. Now we have to see to it that what was said would be done will be. Among the efforts of the international community and individual States, the most important role, responsibility and task fall to UNMIK and KFOR, the United Nations and NATO.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“Our evidence and that given to us by friendly countries points to the fact that armed extremists are Albanians from Kosovo. It is urgent that the extremists be isolated and unable to proceed with their agenda and terrorist activities. That should be done by UNMIK and KFOR undertaking adequate military and police measures. They should control the border with Macedonia and should eliminate the bases of terrorism in Kosovo. It should be clear that the efforts of the extremists to undermine the stability, security and territorial integrity of Macedonia will not succeed. We will not allow that to happen. In this regard, I am pleased to express my Government's satisfaction that we have the Security Council's support.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“But in spite of that, the extremists have continued their terrorist activities, have managed to penetrate into Macedonia and have engaged in armed attacks against our army, police and population. What we are witnessing, in effect, is armed aggression against Macedonia from abroad, from Kosovo. In this regard, I would like to stress what Mr. Carl Bildt, United Nations Special Envoy to the Balkans, said yesterday, that he is "very disappointed by the fact that a country which is a member of the United Nations is being attacked from a territory that is under United Nations administration". Under Security Council resolution 1244 (1999), the duty to control the Kosovo border to prevent a spillover of negative effects from Kosovo lies with those who govern Kosovo: UNMIK and KFOR.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“In the words of the President of the Republic of Macedonia, "The security situation in Macedonia has deteriorated as a result of armed violence led by terrorist mobs infiltrated from Kosovo. These mobs are comprised of old KLA members, mainly from Kosovo. They aim to destabilise Macedonia through constant attacks on inter-ethnic relations and State structures." The elimination of paramilitary extremists' bases that have been established in the border area in order to penetrate Macedonia is an urgent necessity. In other words, Kosovo's security tensions and security troubles should not be allowed to spill over to the region and to Macedonia. The activities of the extremists were strongly condemned by the Security Council on 2 and 7 March, and by the Secretary-General on 28 February.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“The political balance of this resolution requires that all its parts and provisions should receive equal attention. I am pleased to note the expressed commitment and readiness by Mr. Haekkerup to work in that manner 4 of course, in very close cooperation with the Security Council, NATO, the European Union, the OSCE and all the States of the region. It should be clear to everybody - and I would like very much to stress this - that the failure to implement resolution 1244 (1999) will be seen as a failure of our Organization and of NATO. I am sure that will not happen. At this very moment the main preoccupation of Macedonia is that Kosovo should not continue to be a source of tension in the region or a factor in destabilizing the region.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“In this regard, we very much appreciate the efforts of UNMIK and the Kosovo Force (KFOR), as well as of Mr. Haekkerup and General Carlo Cabigiosu, commander of the international security presence in Kosovo - the North Atlantic Treaty Organization-led (NATO) KFOR - who was supposed to be here today. From the contents of the Secretary-General's report of 13 March 2001 (S/200l/2l8) and from what we have heard today, it is clear that UNMIK and KFOR are achieving important results in spite of the enormous problems that they are facing daily and that they will be facing in the period to come. As expected, we see that the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999) is not an easy affair, but it must be fully implemented in all its parts.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“I would like to join the previous speakers who have praised the dynamic, thoughtful and important leadership of Ukraine's presidency of the Security Council as headed by you, Mr. President, a very good friend of Macedonia and of mine. We are pleased to see Mr. Hans Haekkerup, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), in the Security Council Chamber. I have followed his briefing carefully and with great interest. The Republic of Macedonia, like the other States of the region, of the European Union and of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) would like to see more security, more law and order, full observance of human rights, better economic and social development and, of course, much more democratic development in Kosovo.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“Carl Bildt, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Balkans, in particular for his untiring efforts to influence- and even to push~ the positive developments in the region and, of course, for his informative and very useful briefing. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Belarus. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164Resumption1 (2000) · source
“It is true that these destructive forces are too loud, but their strength is weak and they will not matter in the period to come. There will be no more armed conflicts in our region. I am sure about that. The Security Council should send a clear message from this meeting that the time for all destructive forces has ended; that the Balkans and South-Eastern Europe have entered a period of cooperation and integration; and that this process is irreversible. The United Nations missions in Kosovo, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia must succeed. The process of the integration of the Balkan States into the Euro-Atlantic structures must proceed speedily, resolutely and without hesitation, and it, too, must succeed. Before concluding, I would like to express my great appreciation for the endeavours of Mr.”
2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Of course, in that endeavour it should cooperate closely with the other principal organs of our Organization and with other organizations of the United Nations system, such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. So we know what is going on in all parts of our region. We also know very well what the peoples ofthe region want. There is no need for new studies or new declarations. What is needed - what is expected - as I mentioned, are results of the commitments undertaken by the international community and Member States. We need full support for the process of integration of our region into the Euro-Atlantic structures. We should not be discouraged or held hostage by the behaviour of the destructive forces in the region.”
2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The most heavily affected industries were our metallurgy, civil engineering, basic chemical, metal processing, textile and leather processing industries. It is not difficult to see the effect of this on our otherwise small economy. If the Security Council would like to shoulder fully its responsibility under the Charter, it should address the implementation of Article 50 of the Charter. The present preoccupation of the Security Council, mainly with the provisions of its own resolutions, should be addressed. The Security Council should struggle not only for the implementation of its own resolutions, but also for the implementation of the resolutions of other principal organs of our Organization, the implementation of the United Nations Charter and the implementation of international law.”
2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164Resumption1 (2000) · source
“This is a very difficult process, in particular since it creates numerous social problems which should be properly tackled so that the political and economic transition can go forward. Wars, crises, embargoes, United Nations sanctions against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and so forth, have hardly affected the Balkan economies in transition. My country, the Republic of Macedonia, is a very illustrative example. According to the latest assessments of our Ministry for Development, the damages are estimated at over $1.5 billion. The damages on the ground due to the cancellation of already concluded contracts amount to about $60 million - not to mention how much we have spent due to the acceptance of nearly 400,000 refugees from Kosovo who stayed in Macedonia for months.”
2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164Resumption1 (2000) · source
“In Macedonia, the expectations are high, particularly taking into account our positive contribution during the crisis in the former Yugoslavia, and recently during the Kosovo war. The delays and hesitation in the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999), of the Stability Pact, of the General Assembly resolutions and of other initiatives will only help the negative forces in the region, which, regrettably, are still active. The region of South-Eastern Europe is not preoccupied with the consequences of the wars in the former Yugoslavia only. The economic development of all countries ofthe region is ofthe highest priority. The transition of the economies into market economies and their integration into the European and global economies are a daily preoccupation of all Governments in the region.”
2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The implementation of the Stability Pact is under way, and we hope to see the result ofthis process soon. Many other activities are also under way. I would like to mention the importance of the South-East European Cooperation Process, the Central European Initiative and other initiatives. However, the role of the United Nations and of its Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, of NATO and its Kosovo Force, of the European Union and of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, as far as Kosovo is concerned, remains of paramount importance. The countries ofthe region are extremely eager to see concrete results of the implementation of all these endeavours.”
2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164Resumption1 (2000) · source
“One was adopted by this body, the Security Council, resolution 1244 (1999), under which the war ended; the other was adopted by the European countries, the United States, Canada and Japan - the Stability Pact for South-East Europe, which is designed to help the transition of the region into a region free of violence and instability, an area of peace, stability, development, democracy and cooperation. The implementation of these two decisions is of key importance for the future of South-Eastern Europe. The Security Council recently examined the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). Regrettably, that debate was restricted. It is, however, gratifying to note that the Security Council was unanimous in its demand for that resolution's full implementation.”
2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The essence of their orientation is truly European. It is true that these countries are at present going through a difficult period of transition, but one should not forget their contribution to European civilization. The potential of the region, both human and material, is such that one cannot doubt the great future of all countries ofthe region. After the Kosovo war, the international community adopted two crucial decisions for the present and the future of the region.”
2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The fifty-fifth regular session of the General Assembly, in accordance with these resolutions, will discuss the Balkans under provisional agenda items 67 and 68. The present discussion in the Security Council could be an important contribution to the one that will take place in the autumn. The Republic of Macedonia is developing fruitful cooperation with all Balkan States; we have established diplomatic relations with all ofthem. We are constantly endeavouring to enrich our good-neighbourly relations with all of them and to make a positive contribution to the situation in our region. The Balkans, the countries of South-Eastern Europe, should not be seen only as a geographical part of Europe, but also as an indivisible part of the political, economic, social and cultural development of Europe.”
2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164Resumption1 (2000) · source
“It has adopted resolutions 53/71, 48/84B, 50/80B, 51/55, 52/48 and 54/62. I would like to take this opportunity to stress something that is common to all those resolutions and that should be taken into account by the Security Council. These General Assembly resolutions require that all States of the region should strictly observe the United Nations Charter and the provisions of international law; that there should be full normalization of relations among all States of the region; that the inviolability of international borders should be observed by all States; that relations among all States should be based on mutual respect; and that the needs ofthese States be speedily integrated into the European Union and that NATO should be fully supported.”
2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164Resumption1 (2000) · source
“In that regard, I would like to note the importance of the presidency conclusions endorsed at the meeting of the European Council held on 19 and 20 June 2000, conclusions to which Mr. Solana made reference. Here in the United Nations and elsewhere, the Republic of Macedonia has continuously emphasized several positions that are of crucial importance for the future development of the Balkans and of South- eastern Europe: the development of good-neighbourly relations among all States; the integration of all States into the European Union and NATO; the prevention of conflicts and the peaceful resolution of disputes; and full observance of international law. Since 1993, as a result of the initiative of the Republic of Macedonia, the General Assembly has adopted resolutions on the situation in the Balkans and South-Eastern Europe.”
2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Also of crucial importance are the responsibilities and duties of all States of the region, and of course the activities and the behaviour of local actors: the political parties, the non-governmental organizations and the cultural, religious, business and other civil-society associations. In short, the mobilization of all forces in favour of peace and development in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations should be the basis, the foundation, of a new chapter in the history of the Balkans and of South-eastern Europe. The best mechanism for that endeavour is the integration of all States of the region into the Euro- Atlantic structures, in the first place into the European Union and NATO.”
2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The victims have been the ordinary people of the region, who have been struggling all along for a better life, for peace and development, and for their inalienable human rights. Further wars or conflicts must therefore be prevented. In that endeavour, the United Nations and, of course, this body, the Security Council, have a responsibility and a duty to discharge. They have an important role to play, but, of course, not alone. The responsibility of the regional organizations, such as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), as well as other initiatives and organizations, is extremely important.”
2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The history of the Balkans, of South-eastern Europe, or of the countries situated in the Balkan peninsula is, as members know, full of examples of armed conflict. The First World War started there; the Second World War lasted the longest; since the end of the cold war there have been four armed conflicts, the most recent of them in Kosovo, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. That is too many, and I hope there will be no more. Many books have been written and many analyses made with the aim of answering a number of questions. Why has all this happened? Who or what generates the problems, difficulties and armed conflicts in the region? How much of this is the result of the pursuit by local forces of regional, continental or global interests? The simple answer is that they have all played a role; they have all contributed.”
2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164Resumption1 (2000) · source
“When I am referred to in the way that you, Mr. President, just referred to me, it is my duty to state that I am the Permanent Representative of the present Macedonia, not the "former" Macedonia. Let me at the outset express my satisfaction at seeing you, Sir, the Permanent Representative of France, presiding over this very important meeting of the Security Council on the Balkans, a subject of crucial importance to my country, the Republic of Macedonia, and to our region, South-eastern Europe. The position of the Republic of Macedonia coincides with that expressed by the representative of Portugal speaking on behalf of the European Union and by the High Representative for the European Union Common Foreign and Security Policy, His Excellency Mr. Javier Solana.”
2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164Resumption1 (2000) · source
“If there is political will, it will not be difficult to agree on an adequate mechanism. In our view, further hesitation to tackle this issue is of great concern to a large number of Member States. At the same time, that hesitation really discredits the relevance of the Security Council. However, as you know, Mr. President, it is never too late for a positive move by the Security Council. We therefore hope that the body that the Council is going to create will be an important mechanism for helping the Council to take on this issue effectively, in accordance with the provisions of our Charter.”
2000-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4128 (2000) · source
“Thirdly, at the same time, all Member States should be requested in the draft resolution to contribute to the compensation effort to alleviate the negative effects of the sanctions on the countries concerned which, as I said, could be negatively affected by the sanctions resolution. Fourthly, the draft resolution should request the Secretary-General to make a special appeal for compensation for the negative effects upon countries which could be negatively affected and to organize for that purpose one or more financial donor conferences, which is a very important element. And fifthly, it can go without saying that in all these matters the Security Council should consult the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, and that the Secretary-General should consult other relevant bodies of the United Nations system.”
2000-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4128 (2000) · source
“In that regard, it can go without saying that the Secretariat should be staffed with qualified personnel to prepare such an analytical study, on the basis of which the Security Council could make its decision without hesitation. I would like to add that I appreciated Mr. Prendergast's statement in that regard. Secondly, in a draft resolution to be adopted by the Security Council containing sanctions there should as a rule be a specific request addressed to the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and other similar banks to undertake projects with the aim of alleviating the negative effects of the sanctions on the countries concerned which could be negatively affected by them.”
2000-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4128 (2000) · source
“Article 50 of the Charter contains a very clear request. I am not going to read it out, in order to save time. In our view, the following should be done on the implementation of Article 50 of the Charter. First, the Secretary-General, before the Security Council opts for a decision on sanctions under Chapter VII of the Charter, should prepare an analytical study of the negative effects of that decision on the political, economic and social situation of the countries concerned which could be negatively affected by that decision. That analytical study should be prepared in consultation with the countries concerned which, as I said, could be negatively affected.”
2000-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4128 (2000) · source
“In our view, it is important that the Council decided to organize this debate. We hope that the follow-up of the debate will lead to concrete undertakings. The subject before the Security Council today should not be viewed as a matter of importance to only a few countries. In our view, it is a problem of global importance, and not only for the Organization and for this body, but in a much wider sphere. It is not only important to request Member States to concur with the implementations of the sanctions adopted under a given Security Council resolution; from the point of view of Member States negatively affected by the sanctions, it is much more important that they be compensated, particularly if the Security Council expects Member States fully to comply with the relevant resolutions on sanctions.”
2000-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4128 (2000) · source
“The situation is worse because all our neighboring countries are also affected negatively by the United Nations sanctions. The wars in Slovenia, in Croatia, in Bosnia and Herzegovina and most recently in Kosovo, as members know, have negatively affected the development of our region and the situation of my country, the Republic of Macedonia. The sanctions have thus made the situation much more difficult. All this of course is not unknown to the international community, to the United Nations or to the Security Council. The present frustrating situation in which nothing is being done on the implementation of Article 50 cannot be explained by ignorance. The Security Council must insist on adequate compensation to the victims for the non- implementation of Article 50. That should be seen as a main duty of the Security Council.”
2000-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4128 (2000) · source
“We regret the non-implementation of Article 50, and we are very much concerned that essentially nothing is being done by the international community or by the Security Council with respect to its implementation. We are, however, pleased by the decision to establish, on a temporary basis, an informal working group of the Council to develop general recommendations on how to improve the effectiveness of United Nations sanctions. We hope that these recommendations will not neglect Article 50 of the Charter. The non-implementation of Article 50 of the United Nations Charter has negatively affected the Republic of Macedonia in a very substantial way over the past 10 years. The negative effects of sanctions are a main obstacle to the already difficult development of our economy and the main cause of social and humanitarian problems.”
2000-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4128 (2000) · source
“Let me first say how pleased my delegation is to see you, Sir, the representative of Canada, presiding over this important meeting. I thank you for organizing this meeting on such an important and topical subject. The views of my delegation coincide with those expressed by the representative of Portugal speaking on behalf of the European Union. As members will see from what I am going to say, the focus of my statement will be Article 50 of the United Nations Charter. The implementation of Article 50 of the Charter has enormous political, economic, social and humanitarian importance for many Member States and is very relevant to the credibility of the United Nations and, in particular, of the Security Council.”
2000-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4128 (2000) · source
“In this way, they would be able first to hear the positions of the broader membership, which is so important at present when we are investing so much energy and time in democratizing our Organization and in making the work of the Security Council more transparent and, of course, more relevant. The absence of so many of the Permanent Representatives of States members of the Security Council prompted me to add this footnote, and I hope it will be understood properly.”
1999-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4046Resumption1 (1999) · source
“The Charter of our Organization demands from the Security Council not only that it help to maintain international peace and security, but also that it contribute to the respect of human dignity. Let me express my great appreciation for the contribution made by the Secretary-General in his report contained in document S/1999/957 of 8 September 1999. In conclusion, I would like to say something as a footnote to my statement. In my view, it may perhaps be advisable for the Security Council to organize its open meetings differently, not as they are organized at present. In my view, the Security Council should first listen to what States non-members of the Security Council would like to say on the item on the agenda. After that, members of the Security Council could make their statements.”
1999-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4046Resumption1 (1999) · source
“Speaking generally, it is of particular importance to promote all efforts to deal not only with the consequences but also with the sources of armed conflicts, which, as members know, are not only political, but also social and economic. The Security Council should abide strictly by the principles of the inviolability of international borders and of the integrity of each Member State. But, as I have stressed, as in the next century there will - I hope - in fact be no international conflicts and most of conflicts will be internal, the only way the Security Council will be able to help civilian victims will be to act to enforce international humanitarian law.”
1999-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4046Resumption1 (1999) · source
“But in our view, the time has come to decide that the Security Council should act as a central mechanism for the enforcement - and I emphasize enforcement - of international humanitarian law. The concern of the international community for the victims of violations of the Geneva Conventions should not be interpreted as support for those who seek to achieve political goals by the use of force. The Council should take into account that the development of international law has left the period of coexistence that began 10 years ago after the end of the cold war and has entered a period of cooperation. The forces of globalization will influence the Security Council to act against the violation of human rights, in particular against violations in armed conflicts. Accountability must prevail and justice must be done.”
1999-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4046Resumption1 (1999) · source
“We believe that the time has come to discuss and agree on a mechanism for enforcement of the implementation of human and refugee rights in armed conflicts. This will probably be discussed at length at the forthcoming International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent that will be held in November in Geneva, as we were informed by the Observer of Switzerland. In the future we will have the International Criminal Court, which will be part of the implementation mechanism. But that will not be enough. The important role of the ICRC and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies should continue. The action of competent regional organizations such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the OSCE and the Organization of African Unity (OAU) will continue to be important.”
1999-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4046Resumption1 (1999) · source
“At present, as we all know, there is a huge gap between the laws contained in the instruments and their implementation in the field. You have a situation in which militaries are engaged in armed conflict, but in which the victims are civilians. This problem should be addressed. In our view, we have two alternatives. The first one is to strengthen existing international humanitarian and refugee law by adopting new protocols or by adopting amendments to the Geneva Conventions. The second alternative is to start a process of "deregulation" and adopt new instruments - new Geneva Conventions - on international humanitarian law and on refugees. The second alternative, of course, is more difficult but, in my view, more promising.”
1999-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4046Resumption1 (1999) · source
“In this regard, we are faced with several problems: the relationship among the three bodies of human rights law; the laws themselves; and their implementation. In our view, the Security Council at present is not really well prepared to handle this situation and it should start preparing. The competent body for dealing with international humanitarian law is the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC); the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, for refugee law; and the High Commissioner for Human Rights, for human rights. The fact is that these bodies of laws are so highly regulated that one needs to be a real expert in order to know them. And that simple situation is a source of serious difficulties in the implementation of these laws in the field.”
1999-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4046Resumption1 (1999) · source
“That would be a rational and democratic thing to do and would strengthen the role of our Organization altogether and prevent its marginalization. It is impossible to understand or accept that the Security Council cannot act fast and resolutely in the implementation and enforcement of international humanitarian law. As the Security Council has begun to deal with the implementation of international humanitarian law, it is important to see what should be done with existing international humanitarian law and with refugee law, both of which are regulated by numerous instruments that were adopted long ago, in 1994 and 1951, during different times and for different purposes, but which are nevertheless in force at present.”
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“The initiative for this could come from the Secretary-General, from competent regional organizations or from Member States. The Security Council should be resolute, inventive and innovative and should act under Article 24, paragraph 2, of the Charter. I would like to stress that the permanent members of the Council should avoid acting under Article 27, paragraph 3, of the Charter. Under Article 24, paragraph 1, the Security Council is requested to act on behalf of Member States. That means that the members of the Security Council should not act on their own behalf. If they are not in a position to act on behalf of Member States, it should be possible for the Secretary-General to request the urgent convening of the General Assembly.”
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“The Council should ask for reports and documentation. In that endeavour, the prime concern of the Secretary-General and the Security Council should be the enforcement of the observance of human rights, and the well-being and dignity of civilians in danger, not so much, as I said earlier, a preoccupation with the observance of the principles of the sovereignty of States and of non-interference in internal affairs - which, of course, should not be ignored. Another question to be dealt with is what the Security Council should do to prevent the spread of the non- observance of international humanitarian law. The best thing would be for the Security Council to take immediate action to freeze or to stop a conflict and undertake measures aimed at finding solutions.”
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“The same should hold for the duty to observe all human rights - of course, in particular when we are faced with mass violations, such as those in armed conflict. It is therefore the duty of United Nations Member States and of the main organ of the United Nations, the Security Council, which is responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security, to act fast and effectively. We were pleased to see the Council in action on East Timor recently. The Security Council should request without delay or hesitation that the Secretary-General prepare the necessary reports in close cooperation with the ICRC, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the Offices of the United Nations High Commissioners for Human Rights and for Refugees for deliberation and action by the Council.”
1999-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4046Resumption1 (1999) · source