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Chikoti

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2002-01-29
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2016-07-28
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  1. “This year, for the first time in Angola's history, our national budget allocated 21 per cent of its funds to social and welfare-related programmes, in contrast to the 11 per cent allocated to defence and security. This reflects a significant change in national priorities and a pattern that confirms the importance that the Government attaches to the social welfare of the population. Further, this is also a reflection of the impact of sanctions on UNITA, which have made it more difficult for UNITA to pursue its military option and to procure military hardware and other equipment. It is therefore important for the international community to maintain and strengthen the sanctions as a deterrent as well as an encouragement to return to the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol as a basis for a sustainable political solution to the crisis.”

    2002-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4472 (2002) · source

  2. “In spite of all this, the Government has kept intact the pillars of our emerging democracy, ensuring its citizens' exercise of their rights while allowing national dialogue without any exclusion. In fact, discussions continue in the Angolan Parliament with regard to the adoption of a new constitutional law that takes into account proposals originating from all political parties represented in that sovereign body - a constitution that will establish the rules for the holding of the upcoming elections. In the economic sphere, an International Monetary Fund-monitored reform programme aimed at ensuring macroeconomic stability in our country is under way.”

    2002-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4472 (2002) · source

  3. “A videotape was played in the Council Chamber Mr. Chikoti (Angola): Those are some of the images that we wanted to bring to the attention of the Council. Faced with the intransigence of Savimbi's UNITA, and UNITA's failure to respond to any of the appeals for a resolution of the conflict by means of dialogue, my Government has no alternative but to implement its peace agenda, which provides for political, economic, social and military actions. In the political sphere, the Angolan Government finds itself in the awkward and unprecedented position of being the only country in the world where the largest opposition party maintains a presence in the Parliament while carrying out an active rebellion against the established constitutional order.”

    2002-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4472 (2002) · source

  4. “The Government's plan to which I have just referred calls upon UNITA rebels to respond positively so that we can put an end to this atrocious war and conclude the tasks that remain to be completed under the Lusaka Protocol as a way to restore the long- awaited peace. Instead, in response to this Government initiative, Jonas Savimbi's forces increased their terrorist acts - acts that are still fresh in the memory of many Angolans and, indeed, in that of all those who have witnessed the magnitude of those atrocities. Allow me to take this opportunity to present images that illustrate, on the one hand, the effects of these acts of terrorism on the Angolan people and, on the other hand, the efforts of the Government to reverse the situation. Some of the images may be a little hard to watch - but that is the reality with which we live.”

    2002-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4472 (2002) · source

  5. “We will certainly remember that, in May of 2001, President Jose Eduardo dos Santos reiterated to the nation and to the international community the need for a resolution of the conflict based upon a peace plan. In this context, the Government considers the following points essential to achieve peace: first, the unilateral and unconditional cessation of hostilities on the part of Jonas Savimbi's troops and the turning over to the United Nations of all of their weapons; secondly, the resolution of UNITA's internal problems by UNITA itself; thirdly, the conclusion of the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol, in accordance with the evolution of the situation; and fourthly, the holding of and participation in general elections.”

    2002-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4472 (2002) · source

  6. “I would therefore like to take this opportunity to reiterate my Government's appreciation for the efforts of the Security Council to find a solution to the situation in my country. We would especially like to thank Mr. Kofi Annan, the Secretary-General, for his personal dedication and the interest he has demonstrated in seeking peace for Angola. My Government is aware, as are the nations represented here, of the seriousness of the humanitarian situation in our country, which, contrary to our expectations, worsened during 2001. Judging by the number of important delegations from the United Nations that visited us, we note that these developments are being followed with great interest.”

    2002-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4472 (2002) · source

  7. “Allow me, in the name of my Government, to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. I would also like to congratulate your predecessor on the brilliant manner in which he conducted the proceedings of the Council during his mandate. The holding of this meeting of the Security Council to address the humanitarian situation in Angola is reflective of the concern of the international community in this regard. This is the second time that I have addressed the Council within a period of two weeks in order to discuss issues concerning conflicts in Africa and their consequences. This is indicative of the deep commitment of this body of the United Nations in its efforts to find solutions to achieve stability on the African continent.”

    2002-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4472 (2002) · source

  8. “In regard to Angola, we welcome the efforts of the Secretary-General to keep the country at the centre of United Nations attention and on the Security Council's agenda. The recent visits to Angola by Mr. Gambari, Under-Secretary-General and the Secretary-General's Special Adviser on Africa, and by the monitoring mechanism team have reinforced the importance of sanctions against UNITA and Jonas Savimbi as a means to bring them to stop the war and embrace the terms of the Lusaka Protocol. In this connection, we reiterate our sincere request to the Secretary-General to continue to engage in all initiatives towards these goals and to bring lasting peace to our subregion, and particularly to Angola.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

  9. “In our region, as far as conflicts are concerned, the heads of State of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have expressed concern over the situation in Zimbabwe. As a follow- up to the Summit in Blantyre, I think that it is important for the international community to note the importance of the communique issued there by the SADC heads of State appealing to the international community to support the Government of Zimbabwe's efforts aimed at strengthening democracy in order to ensure the efficient and effective management of the elections. In addition, the SADC countries called for the cessation of all foreign interference by Western countries that would undermine the sovereignty of that sister country and exacerbate the difficult situation that it is facing.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

  10. “While political transition has also brought a new conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we have to recognize the important efforts of the United Nations, which have now led to a Ceasefire Agreement, the establishment of a peacekeeping force and the beginning of inter-Congolese dialogue. On this point we hope that these efforts and the dialogue to be held in South Africa for the next few weeks will continue to bring peace to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We hope that the dialogue will reach positive conclusions that will bring peace to that sisterly country, because unless we have peace globally and in our region, it is very difficult to build sustainable development.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

  11. “The response of the international community, under the leadership of the United Nations, to the events of 11 September is a clear demonstration of the world's capacity to stand firm before the scourge of terrorism and other conflicts which have plagued the globe, particularly the African continent. I should like to recall how political transition has been taking place in my subregion. Political transition in southern and Central Africa over the past 12 years has brought important changes. We have seen the end of apartheid and the emergence of democratically elected Governments in both Namibia and South Africa.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

  12. “But our own efforts as a Government are not enough, and unless there is a collective and comprehensive strategy that focuses on poverty, stability and peace-building in our subregion, there is very little chance that we will succeed. That is why, on this specific point, we welcome in this regard the New Partnership for Africa's Development, which, in our view, represents a new hope and to which we pledge our full support. We call upon the international community to support this initiative. May I also recall that the Millennium Summit adopted specific recommendations for the African continent which were not reviewed due to the sad events of 11 September. I expect that this year some of these recommendations will be reviewed by the General Assembly.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

  13. “In this context, we welcome all initiatives taken by the United Nations, with which we have worked very closely, by the African Union and by the international community at large to respond not only to the conflict resolution itself but also to the humanitarian situation, the peace-building that we are engaged in today and national reconciliation. This context of conflict raises a major problem in Africa. The challenges facing African Governments today are how to reduce and prevent the potential for conflict through sustainable political measures while at the same time implementing policies which can enhance economic development and reduce poverty. This is how my Government, my country, has been responding to this crisis situation in an environment where the challenge of poverty and the potential for conflict is so great.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

  14. “This characterized the situation in our continent in the 1990s. My country, Angola, is one that endures the effects of a long-lasting conflict. Conflict in Angola started first as resistance to colonial rule. Then it became an extension of the cold war. It later became a post-electoral conflict. Today, conflict in Angola has become acts of terrorism perpetrated by those, like Mr. Savimbi, who do not want to abide by democratic principles in a pluralistic society. These acts of terrorism have resulted in the deterioration of Government structures and heavy human suffering.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

  15. “We also extend our congratulations to Mali and Guinea and the other members that joined the Council at the beginning of this year. Finally, we congratulate the former members who just completed their mandate and thank all for their continued support. With the end of cold war in the early 19905, most African countries entered a new era of multiparty democracy, which has allowed large participation of civil society in the African political arena, thus giving new hope for overall stability and economic development. However, this hope was shattered in many cases by the resurgence of new conflicts, ranging from intra-State, inter-State and cross-border conflicts to ethnic, religious and electoral or post-electoral ones, resulting in an increase in instability and the consequent rise in numbers of refugees and internally displaced people.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

  16. “It is with great honour and pleasure that An participates in this special meeting of the Security Council dedicated to the situation in Africa. I would like to thank the Council for having taken time from its busy schedule to undertake this important dialogue. May I recognize the presence here of the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and the head of the African Union, to whom I address my warmest regards. The presence in this Chamber of the Secretary- General of the African Union is in itself sound testimony of the importance of this debate, and we are very honoured to have Secretary-General Amara Essy with us here today. Let me congratulate Mauritius on presiding over this meeting and on this initiative.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source