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1. “In that context, I once again draw the attention of the Council to the proposal made by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh at the Security Council summit in September 2000 that of child-soldier-free zones be declared in various parts of the world. The second point of interest to Bangladesh is the inter-Congolese dialogue. The Security Council mission considered the inter-Congolese dialogue to be the centrepiece of the entire peace process. It would address in a sustainable way the main source of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We welcome the decision of President Masire to convene a preparatory meeting on 16 July. It should not be further delayed. The parties should show pragmatism and a constructive spirit in their negotiations on procedural and substantive issues.”

   2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327Resumption1 (2001) · source

2. “Ambassador Otunnu's findings tell us most unequivocally that the question of the children of the Democratic Republic of the Congo needs to be addressed as a matter of particular concern and high priority. He has made some practical recommendations, particularly the five-point programme of action, which has the support of all political sides. We should give serious consideration to his proposals. The subregional dimension of which he spoke with regard to the issue of child soldiers also needs our attention. A report published yesterday by the Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers says that more than 120,000 children are currently fighting in Africa. Children are often seen as cheap and expendable fighters.”

   2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327Resumption1 (2001) · source

3. “I am sure that his views will provide extremely important inputs to the Council's decision-making process. I shall limit my observations to three specific points of special interest to Bangladesh. First, child soldiers. I was struck by Ambassador Otunnu's observation that Congo is being robbed of its future. Ambassador Otunnu, whose mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo my delegation had pursued for the past few months, has brought us a grim, alarming report. The children of that country represent, as he reports, many faces of suffering: uprooted children, street children, war orphans, those separated from parents, child soldiers who are traumatized, abandoned, malnourished, sexually abused.”

   2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327Resumption1 (2001) · source

4. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Bangladesh. After my statement I will give the floor to Ambassador Otunnu and to Mr. Annabi - if he wishes to take the floor on behalf of Mr. Guehenno - if they have any point to raise. I first thank Under-Secretary-General Jean-Marie Gue'henno and Special Representative Olara Otunnu for their presentations, which have set the background for today's deliberations. We are engaged here in a critically important phase of the Lusaka peace process. The presence of Foreign Minister Leonard Okitundu with us today testifies to his Government's abiding commitment to the peace process and to cooperation with the United Nations. We have noted his Government's position on different aspects of the peace process, particularly on the matter of child soldiers.”

   2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327Resumption1 (2001) · source

5. “I thank the representative of Rwanda for his kind words addressed to me and my country. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Uganda. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327Resumption1 (2001) · source

6. “I thank the representative of Burundi for the very kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Rwanda. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327Resumption1 (2001) · source

7. “The next speaker is the representative of Burundi. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327Resumption1 (2001) · source

8. “The next speaker is the representative of Japan. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327Resumption1 (2001) · source

9. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Egypt. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327Resumption1 (2001) · source

10. “The next speaker is the representative of Namibia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327Resumption1 (2001) · source

11. “Bangladesh was supposed to take the floor and I was supposed to make a statement in my national capacity, but as a gesture to the non-Council members, I will take the floor after they have spoken. I invite the representative of Sweden to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327Resumption1 (2001) · source

12. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Uganda in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Beyendeza (Uganda) took the seat reserved for him at the side ofthe Council Chamber”

    2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327Resumption1 (2001) · source

13. “In view of the lateness of the . the meeting now and reconvene at 3 p.m. hour, and with the concurrence of the Council, I The meeting was suspended at 1.25 p.m. We have a number of speakers, including the Council”

    2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source

14. “I thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for his kind words addressed to me and to my country. I shall now call on the members of the Council. In addition to the 15 Council members, 6 others have requested to take the floor on this subject, so I emphasize the need for brevity and focus with regard to the statements that are going to be made here.”

    2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source

15. “I thank Ambassador Otunnu for his excellent briefing. I should also like to thank him, on behalf of the Council, for undertaking the visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as mandated by the Council. We believe that his five-point programme of action, which he says has the acceptance of all political sides, will require the attention of the Council as we engage in the preparation of the draft resolution with regard to the extension of MONUC's mandate. In addition, various other points, particularly the subregional angle that Mr. Otunnu brought in, will require our attention on related agenda items of the Council. I thank him also for his gracious reference to me. I now call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mr. Leonard Okitundu.”

    2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source

16. “I thank Mr. Guehenno for his comprehensive briefing and for his presentation of the eighth report of the Secretary-General. I will now give the floor to Mr. Olara Otunnu.”

    2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source

17. “Members of the Council have before them the eighth report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, document S/2001/572. Members of the Council also have before them the report of the Security Council mission to the Great Lakes region, 15-26 May 2001, documents S/2001/521 and S/2001/521/Add.1. At this meeting the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, and by Mr. Olara Otunnu, Under-Secretary-General in the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Children and Armed Conflict. I now give the floor to Mr. Guehenno.”

    2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source

18. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Olara Otunnu, Under-Secretary-General in the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Otunnu to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source

19. “She Okitundu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Nteturuye (Burundi), Mr. Aboul Gheit (Egypt), Mr. Akasaka (Japan), Mr. Theron (Namibia), Mr. Gasana (Rwanda) and Mr. Norstro'm (Sweden) took the seats reservedfor them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Jean-Marie Gue'henno, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Guehenno to take a seat at the Council table.”

    2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source

20. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Japan, Namibia, Rwanda and Sweden, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. On behalf of the Council, I welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, His Excellency Mr. Leonard She Okitundu. At the invitation of the President, Mr.”

    2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source

21. “In favour: Bangladesh, China, Colombia, France, Ireland, Jamaica, Mali, Mauritius, Norway, Russian Federation, Singapore, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1353 (2001). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 10.55 am.”

    2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4326 (2001) · source

22. “Members of the Council also have before them document S/2001/573, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I would like to take this opportunity to commend again the excellent leadership provided by Ambassador Curtis Ward of Jamaica, as Chairman of the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, which negotiated this text. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by a show of hands.”

    2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4326 (2001) · source

23. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2001/546, letter dated 31 May 2001 from the Chairman of the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations addressed to the President of the Security Council, submitting the first report of the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document 8/2001/535, letter dated 30 May 2001 from the representatives of Argentina, Canada, Ghana, India, Jordan, the Netherlands and New Zealand to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council.”

    2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4326 (2001) · source

24. “I thank Ambassador Menkerios for responding to the issues and questions raised by members during their statements, and I thank the other members of the Committee of Experts for their presence in the Council Chamber today. There are no further speakers on my list. The Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter, and will consider the recommendations for action contained in the report of the Committee of Experts. The meeting rose at 4.10p.m.”

    2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325Resumption1 (2001) · source

25. “I shall now give the floor to Ambassador Menkerios in his capacity as Chairman of the Committee of Experts on Afghanistan appointed pursuant to Security Council resolution 1333 (2000).”

    2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325Resumption1 (2001) · source

26. “The next speaker is the representative of Pakistan. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325Resumption1 (2001) · source

27. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Uzbekistan. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325Resumption1 (2001) · source

28. “The next speaker on my list is the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325Resumption1 (2001) · source

29. “In interests of better time management, I will forgo making my national statement at this point. I will move on to the list of countries invited under rule 37. The first speaker on that list is the representative of Afghanistan, on whom I now call.”

    2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source

30. “Before giving the floor to the next speaker, let me review with the Council the situation regarding the time and the number of speakers we have. We still have three other Council members to hear - Singapore, Colombia and Bangladesh. To help the situation, I can forgo my national statement. But we will still need at least 10 minutes for Singapore and Colombia, five each. We also have four speakers under rule 37. My initial contacts with them told me that the four of them will need about 35 minutes. Thereafter we will hear from Ambassador Menkerios, whom I believe should be given at least 10 minutes to respond to many of the questions raised. That makes a total of 55 minutes. It is my intention to close this meeting at 1.15 pm. If we need to go beyond that, we will have to come back at 3 pm.”

    2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source

31. “That is why this public meeting is important, as it will enable us to hear the views of the countries that are key elements of the proposed mechanism, as the report clearly states. It is hoped that this will help give impetus to all the actions required to take a decision regarding the monitoring mechanism called for in the report and envisaged in resolution 1333 (2000). The President: I thank Ambassador Valdivieso for his presentation of the report. Before giving the floor to the members of the Council, let me mention that, in addition to the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Menkerios, we also have at the table Mr. Reynaldo Arcilla, Mr. Michael Chandler, Mr. Mahmoud Kassem and Mr. Atilio Molteni, who are here as members of the Committee of Experts to join in the Council's deliberations today.”

    2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source

32. “I would like to stress that the Council should do so as expeditiously as possible, for almost six months have already passed since sanctions were adopted through resolution 1333 (2000). As everyone knows, those sanctions are in force for a period of 12 months, and we are still at this stage. There are various reasons for that delay, but unfortunately I feel that there was an excessive delay in appointing the Committee. With regard to the Committee's work, I would like to make it quite clear that once the Experts were finally appointed they met as quickly as possible, carried out their work and provided their report within the deadline. It is now up to us to work in a more speedy manner.”

    2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source

33. “These considerations are set out in the report, which also states that no monitoring mechanism will be effective without the cooperation and commitment of the six neighbouring countries. Moreover, it will be extremely desirable to establish coordinating mechanisms among the six countries. Compliance with sanctions must be enforced in order for them to be effective and in order to preserve the credibility of the United Nations. The report also says that sanctions must be seen as a way of encouraging the Taliban, primarily, to participate in negotiations to find a political solution to the conflict. The Council will therefore have to take a decision on the proposal made by the Committee of Experts.”

    2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source

34. “The Committee of Experts has also highlighted the need to monitor movement of acetic anhydride, the indispensable chemical precursor in refining heroin. The Committee recommends closer scrutiny of the granting of export permits for that chemical precursor. It has also recommended that aircraft turbine fuel and lubricants needed for use in armoured troop-transport vehicles be specified in the embargo. It is clear from the report that the six neighbouring countries are committed to implementing the provisions of resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1333 (2000). In every country we visited, it was stressed that stability in Afghanistan is necessary and that there can be no military solution to the conflict.”

    2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source

35. “The mechanism, I repeat, is a novel one that has two parts. First, it would involve the establishment of small Support Teams designed to strengthen existing mechanisms, as set out in the report, in each of the neighbouring countries of Afghanistan. The Support Teams would be entrusted with verifying allegations of sanctions-busting. The other element would be the establishment of an Office staffed with specialists in arms-embargo issues, counter-terrorist activities, the investigation of other international crimes - such as drug trafficking - and legislative and legal support. This Office would be headed by a Director and staffed with those specialists, who would advise the Committee of Experts and support the work of the Teams responsible for activities in the field.”

    2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source

36. “It analysed the information made available by those countries and in official and unofficial documents referred to in the report. It also assessed various alternatives in drafting some of the recommendations now before the Council. The sanctions Committee and the Committee of Experts have met three times: once at the beginning of the work of the Committee of Experts; once upon its return from its field trip, before the final draft of the report was prepared; and at the meeting yesterday, to which I have already referred. From an operational point of View, the recommendation of the Committee of Experts for the establishment of a monitoring mechanism is innovative and interesting. I wish to point this out because it has also been discussed in the sanctions Committee, without, of course, any country's taking a definitive position.”

    2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source

37. “In its report, the Committee of Experts has made recommendations as to the best way to monitor compliance with the sanctions, but I must say that members of the Council will find express reference to other, related matters, such as sources of funding - drug trafficking in particular- trafficking in goods and illegal flights. The experts feel that these are directly connected with the traffic in arms and, undoubtedly, with the existence of the terrorist training camps. The Committee of Experts was not called upon to undertake an investigation or to establish responsibilities or facts. I reiterate that its mandate was very concrete and specific. The Committee met several times here at Headquarters in New York and in the various countries that it visited.”

    2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source

38. “I should like to highlight some of the elements aimed essentially at emphasizing the primary purpose of proposing a sanctions monitoring mechanism, as provided for by this Council in resolution 1333 (2000) of 19 December 2000. At the same time, I should like to stress at this public meeting that, as established in the text of the report, the participation and commitment of Afghanistan's neighbouring countries are essential to the efficacy of the sanctions. At the outset, I wish to say that the Committee of Experts had the very concrete mission of presenting its recommendations on the best ways of monitoring effectively, first, the arms embargo and, secondly, the closure of terrorist training camps.”

    2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source

39. “Valdivieso (Colombia), Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) (spoke in Spanish): In my capacity as Chairman of the sanctions Committee on Afghanistan, I warmly welcome the members of the Committee of Experts on Afghanistan appointed pursuant to Security Council resolution 1333 (2000), who prepared the report submitted to the Council several days ago. That report was prepared in accordance with paragraph 15 (a) of resolution 1333 (2000) and appears in document S/2001/511. The sanctions Committee met yesterday with the members of the Committee of Experts for a preliminary presentation.”

    2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source

40. “Members of the Council have before them a letter dated 21 May 2001 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting a letter dated 18 May 2001 from the Chairman of the Committee of Experts on Afghanistan appointed pursuant to Security Council resolution 1333 (2000) addressed to the Secretary-General, enclosing the report of the Committee regarding monitoring of the arms embargo against the Taliban and the closure of terrorist training camps in the Taliban-held areas of Afghanistan, document S/200l/511. The first speaker is Ambassador Valdivieso, who will speak in his capacity as Chairman of the sanctions Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Afghanistan. He will present the report contained in document S/2001/511. Mr.”

    2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source

41. “Menkerios and his fellow members of the Committee to take the designated seats at the Council table. Also in accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Ambassador Alfonso Valdivieso of Colombia, Chairman of the relevant sanctions Committee. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Valdivieso to take the designated seat at the Council table to enable him to present the report. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source

42. “There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Farhddi (Afghanistan) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Hosseinian (Islamic Republic of Iran), Mr. Ahmad (Pakistan) and Mr. Vohidov (Uzbekistan) took the seats reserved for them at the side ofthe Council Chamber. The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Haile Menkerios, Chairman of the Committee of Experts on Afghanistan appointed pursuant to Security Council resolution 1333 (2000), and to his fellow members of that Committee. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr.”

    2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source

43. “The members ofthe Council observed a minute of silence. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in Afghanistan Letter dated 21 May 2001 from the Secretary- General addressed to the President of the Security Council (8/2001/511) The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Afghanistan, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Pakistan and Uzbekistan, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure.”

    2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source

44. “At the outset of this meeting, I should like, on behalf of the Council, to express grief and sorrow at the passing away of His Majesty King Birendra and Her Majesty Queen Aishwarya of Nepal, and of other members of the royal family. His Majesty King Birendra contributed greatly to the social and economic development of Nepal, promoted peace in the region and was deeply loved by his people. I should like also to express our heartfelt sorrow at the passing away of King Dipendra. On behalf of the Council, I should like to extend our profound condolences to the bereaved family and to the Government and the people of Nepal. I invite the members of the Council to rise and observe a minute of silence in tribute to the memory of His Majesty King Birendra, Her Majesty Queen Aishwarya and His Majesty King Dipendra of Nepal.”

    2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source

45. “In favour." Bangladesh, China, Colombia, France, Ireland, Jamaica, Mali, Mauritius, Norway, Russian Federation, Singapore, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1352 (2001). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 11.35 am.”

    2001-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4324 (2001) · source

46. “The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consulations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 5 of resolution 1330 (2000), document S/2001/505. Members of the Council also have before them document 8/2001/545, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/2001/545) before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show ofhands.”

    2001-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4324 (2001) · source

47. “James Cunningham, Acting Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of May. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Cunningham for the great diplomatic skill and unfailing courtesy with which he conducted the Council's business last month. His businesslike approach and his pragmatic consideration ofissues have earned him the respect of all members of the Council. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation between Iraq and Kuwait Report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 5 of resolution 1330 (2000) (S/2001/505) The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2001-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4324 (2001) · source

48. “At the outset of the meeting, I should like, on behalf of the Council, to express condolences and sympathy at the passing of Mr. Faisal al-Husseini yesterday. Mr. al-Husseini was an advocate of dialogue who devoted his life to peace in the Middle East. His death will be a loss to the peace efforts in the region. I now invite the members of the Council to rise and observe a minute of silence in tribute to the memory of Mr. al-Husseini. The members ofthe Council observed a minute of Silence. Expression of thanks to the retiring President The President: As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of June, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to Mr.”

    2001-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4324 (2001) · source

49. “Let me conclude by saying that Bangladesh appreciates very much the Secretary-General's statement to the Council this morning, particularly his emphasis on the need for adequate resources to address the humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; the proactive initiatives he has already taken in the area of human rights; and the special attention he is giving to the issue of child soldiers with the dispatch of his Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Mr. Olara Otunnu, to the area. The Secretary-General's raising of the security situation in general and of the security situation of United Nations and humanitarian personnel in particular has been very timely. Yesterday, under the Arria formula, the Council had its first meeting in history with United Nations staff members to discuss security issues.”

    2001-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4323 (2001) · source

50. “We attach the greatest importance to the preparations for the third phase of MONUC. In this regard, we support the recommendation in paragraph 120 of the mission's report and the outlines provided therein. The United Nations must now start the mobilization of the resources for this phase, which, as the Secretary- General noted in his last report, will be a major undertaking. The Council mission brings us a worrying assessment of the Burundi situation. The Arusha process must not be allowed to fall apart. We would recommend serious consideration of that situation by the Council at an early date. Council members should give the next presidency ofthe Council a clear message on this.”

    2001-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4323 (2001) · source