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1. “Bangladesh is highly appreciative of the role played by High Representative Wolfgang Petritsch in an exceedingly difficult and complex mission. We are grateful to him for his eighteenth report, sent to the Council in document S/2001/2l9. The report provides a detailed analysis and information on all issues relating to the implementation of the Framework Agreement. His briefing this morning, which we appreciate, traces the difficulties faced and the challenges ahead. It is important that we recall the Srebrenica tragedy when we discuss the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We commend Mr. Petritsch for the decision on the cemetery and memorial for the victims of the Srebrenica massacre. As he noted, this has been essential in helping Bosnia and Herzegovina come to terms with its past.”

   2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source

2. “We believe that only leaders democratically elected through a fair and full participatory process are in a position to put forward views on the critical outstanding issues in Kosovo. In the past 19 months, Kosovo has come a long way, from being a war-ravaged society to one with prospects of a peaceful future. The constant support of the international community is crucial at this point to sustaining and consolidating the gains achieved and to moving towards a future of peaceful coexistence.”

   2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source

3. “We are to some extent relieved that the team of experts from the World Health Organization (WHO), investigating upon request of UNMIK, has found no proven link between exposure to depleted uranium and the onset of cancers, congenital abnormalities or serious toxic chemical effects on the organs of the peacekeepers or residents of Kosovo. We note that the WHO team of experts has recommended that its findings be confirmed by a larger body of independent experts. We are encouraged by the attention given by the new head of UNMIK to the immediate priorities in Kosovo. We particularly note his emphasis on the completion of a legal framework that will enable the participation of all Kosovars, including minorities.”

   2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source

4. “The appointment of about a dozen international judges to look into ethnicity-related crimes has brought about great improvement in judicial actions. The swearing in of 137 judges on 24 January was also a significant step. We believe that this reinforcement will visibly contribute to uprooting crime and fostering multi-ethnic coexistence. Fourthly, with respect to depleted uranium, my delegation expressed the view that it would be appropriate for the Council to watch the question of links between depleted uranium and medical cases in Kosovo.”

   2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source

5. “Haekkerup's proposal that their cases be processed through a judicial review conducted under United Nations supervision. We expect a comprehensive solution to the issue of missing persons and detainees in Kosovo. We believe that a resolution of this problem will significantly contribute to the reduction of inter-ethnic tensions. Last month, we wanted the Secretariat to brief us on the outcome ofthe mandate ofthe Special Envoy on Persons Deprived of Liberty, Ambassador Henrik Amneus. We reiterate that request for action by the Secretariat. Thirdly, as to the judiciary, a greater level of judicial activity has been seen in Kosovo, particularly recently with the increase in the number of personnel and material resources.”

   2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source

6. “We believe that, without stabilization of the security situation in Mitrovica, it is impossible to address the longer-term issues involving the future viability and integration of the city. We urge both parties in the northern and southern parts of the city to exercise restraint and to protect their minorities. Secondly, with respect to missing persons and detainees, we appreciate the emphasis given by the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General to the return of all Kosovo prisoners detained in Serbia. We are encouraged by the new amnesty bill currently in the Serbian Parliament for the release of prisoners. The process needs to be expedited and all who would be covered by its provisions should be promptly released. Those who will not fall under the scope of the amnesty law should also be returned to Kosovo. We support Mr.”

   2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source

7. “In today's statement, I will limit myself to the following four points relevant to recent developments in Kosovo. First, curbing violence and improving security continue to be the top priority in Kosovo. All arrangements must be put in place that will make all people, irrespective of their ethnicity, feel safe. We are concerned that yet another spate of violence occurred in Mitrovica late in January and that the anger of the crowd was directed against the United Nations peacekeepers. We hope that the declaration signed after the incident by the Kosovo Albanian leaders, which was also endorsed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, will work to restore calm in the city.”

   2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source

8. “I thank Under- Secretary-General Guehenno for his briefing on the situation in Kosovo. It has been about a month since the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) assumed his responsibilities. His predecessor, Mr. Kouchner, has left behind a firm foundation on which to build, but the task of the new Special Representative is by no means an easy one. In our statement to the Council last month, we underscored a number of priorities for Special Representative of the Secretary-General Hans Haekkerup. We are happy to see that he has already been acting on some of the priorities, particularly focusing on the preparation of a legal framework for the forthcoming general elections in Kosovo and guaranteeing security as a top priority for UNMIK.”

   2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source

9. “It will require hard concessions, difficult compromises and, above all, a lot of pragmatism. The security concerns of the neighbours of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and related issues, will need careful consideration. The imperative of justice should be pursued with the ultimate goal of healing past wounds and promoting reconciliation between societies. Peace has its costs, but the cost of war is certainly much higher. Given its immense natural and great human resources, the Great Lakes region can become an important positive force. The transition from senseless confrontation to regional cooperation is what the peoples of the region require. Their leaders can bring that about.”

   2001-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4273 (2001) · source

10. “We understand that efforts are being made for a regional meeting, possibly at the summit level, involving all signatories of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement. The Council should be supportive of such initiatives. It will be important to see substantive progress on the ground prior to our meeting with the Political Committee here later this month. We welcome President Kagame's assertion that an opportunity exists and that it must be seized now. The Lusaka Agreement provides for a workable compromise for all parties and the subsequent plans detail concrete steps. In pursuing these agreements, the parties must take a realistic approach. The resolution of the most complex and the most intractable conflict of recent times will naturally require the most courageous decisions on the part of the leadership of the region.”

    2001-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4273 (2001) · source

11. “We have seen various efforts being made at the United Nations and in the region to find a peaceful solution to the conflict. It is unfortunate that the immense suffering of millions and the colossal loss of resources have not brought about a significant change so far. Agreements are signed, certainly with the best intentions; but when it comes to implementation, there is little progress. In our meeting with President Kabila last week, we noted his determination to make fresh efforts to bring peace to the country, to hold free and fair elections and to extend full cooperation to the United Nations. We spoke ofa new departure. We are happy to note that the urge to look towards the future is shared among the leadership in the region.”

    2001-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4273 (2001) · source

12. “At the outset, Bangladesh would like to express its great pleasure at seeing you, Sir, preside over our deliberations. Your presence attests to the importance of today's meeting. It is a special privilege for the Council to have His Excellency President Paul Kagame with us this morning. We are grateful to him for making the time to come here, despite his pressing schedule. Coming as it does a few days after our meeting with President Joseph Kabila, our interaction this morning with President Kagame offers an important opportunity to put the peace process in Central Africa back on track. We noted the three areas that he highlighted in this context. The statement by the Secretary-General outlined the areas where action needs to be focused. The Great Lakes region has been at the centre of the Council's preoccupations for some time.”

    2001-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4273 (2001) · source

13. “Individually and collectively, we must demonstrate the necessary political will to take hard decisions, at least in order to show that we are capable of learning from our past mistakes. There is no need to argue that there have been mistakes in the past and that not much political will has been shown to learn from them.”

    2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272 (2001) · source

14. “That alone can prepare the ground for concerted international action by State and non-State actors. As evidenced by recent statistics, it is the intrastate conflicts, with all their attendant complexities, that have increasingly been the United Nations preoccupation. It is likely that this pattern will continue, requiring the United Nations to undertake complex tasks, such as building state institutions, maintaining law and order and raising a security or defence force. We believe that it would be important for the United Nations to undertake pro-active networking with entities with proven expertise and to develop strategic partnerships through judicious burden-sharing on the basis of comparative advantage. I should not conclude without underscoring an oft-repeated statement that the United Nations is what its Members want it to be.”

    2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272 (2001) · source

15. “One could cite here the important role that the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has played in Kosovo, in particular in providing assistance in the training of the police and the judiciary. Such expertise and experience should be used by the United Nations. We believe that a regularly updated repertoire of relevant civil-society organizations should be maintained and that the Council should use the Arria formula in keeping in touch with them. We cannot overlook the role of the international community and the media. They should assume a supportive role by creating an environment for maintaining the momentum of peace activities and should generate public opinion in favour of social and financial investment in the peace-building efforts of the United Nations.”

    2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272 (2001) · source

16. “In a welcome development, the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo has made arrangements to put in place a microcredit programme, and efforts are under way to do the same in East Timor. We would like to renew our emphasis on such initiatives. Recent experience shows that such external actors as regional or subregional organizations, international financial institutions and non-governmental organizations play a crucial role in peace-building activities. Establishing mechanisms for regular contact and coordination with them will help the United Nations in its peace-building activities. In that regard, we welcome the meetings with regional organizations that will take place over the next two days.”

    2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272 (2001) · source

17. “We must engage the community and the local stakeholders in a consultative mechanism and explore local skills and expertise in order to enhance their acceptability. Bangladesh believes strongly that special recognition must be given to the role of women in the peace-building process, particularly in the post-conflict phase. Bangladesh attaches high importance to catering to the immediate needs of the stricken population. Among other elements, poverty eradication and employment generation are critically important in this regard. Effective and high-Visibility projects that make a real difference should be given priority on the list of peace-building activities.”

    2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272 (2001) · source

18. “But it is also a task that the Council can accomplish only if it employs a clear and objective assessment of the situation and of its various linkages. Along with this, knowledge about the in-house expertise in the Secretariat and the comparative advantages of other actors are important inputs for the Council's decision making. I will elaborate further on this point a little later. On the need for local ownership of peace- building activities, Bangladesh believes it is important constantly to bear in mind the issue of advancing a sense of confidence and well-being in the target population. In designing and executing peace-building projects, it is important from the outset to instil in them a sense of ownership of these activities.”

    2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272 (2001) · source

19. “It is evident that, among the major organs, the General Assembly and the Security Council will also have to engage in greater coordination. This exemplifies the need for a comprehensive and integrated approach. We believe that such coordination has to be borne in mind from the very beginning of planning a peacekeeping operation, which would also augur well for a smooth transition from peacekeeping to peace-building and, when normalcy is restored, for transfer of responsibilities to other entities mentioned a moment ago. In our debate last year on the item entitled "No exit without strategy", we emphasized setting clear political objectives for a peacekeeping operation, which is a task for the Council.”

    2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272 (2001) · source

20. “The supplement to "An Agenda for Peace" mentions demilitarization, the control of small arms, institutional reform, improved police and judicial systems, the monitoring of human rights, electoral reform and supervision of elections, social and economic development, et cetera. In addition, facilitation of humanitarian assistance, return of refugees and internally displaced persons, release of prisoners of war and detainees, determination of the fate of missing persons and demining have been covered in other cases. It goes without saying that the demands of the situation must be a determining factor in designing such activities. Thirdly, there is a need for a comprehensive approach. Clearly, many of these activities fall within the operational jurisdiction of various programmes, funds, offices and agencies of the United Nations system.”

    2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272 (2001) · source

21. “In "An Agenda for Peace" (S/24lll), the then Secretary- General termed it as the counterpart of preventive diplomacy, which seeks to avoid the breakdown of peaceful conditions. The validity of the concept was then affirmed in the Secretary-General's supplement to "An Agenda for Peace" (S/l995/1). We share the perception that peace-building may be Viewed as a stage in a continuum, embracing a series of activities aimed at sustaining peaceful conditions in order to prevent, on the one hand, the recurrence of conflict and, on the other, to construct a new environment, restoring a sense of confidence and well-being among people. This brings me to the second point about the pattern of peace-building activities that we see today.”

    2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272 (2001) · source

22. “All these years, keeping the peace has been a major and recurrent preoccupation of the United Nations as conflicts kept breaking out and as peacemaking succeeded or failed. I want to make some general observations in relation to the concept of peace-building, its current pattern and the role of the United Nations, the international community and other actors, as well as some remarks on specific points. In numerous forums, both inside the United Nations and outside it, the concept of peace-building has been addressed during discussions of conflict prevention and peacekeeping. We note a convergence of Views in these discussions: that peace-building is closely linked with peacekeeping and conflict prevention, a View which Bangladesh fully shares.”

    2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272 (2001) · source

23. “It is a great pleasure for me and my delegation to take part in this debate on "Peace-building: towards a comprehensive approach". We commend you, Mr. President, for taking the initiative to organize this debate and also for circulating the background paper (S/2001/82), which we find very useful. We are grateful to the Secretary- General, Mr. Kofi Annan, for a very focused opening statement, which put the issue in perspective. Throughout the decade of the 1990s - starting with the first Security Council summit, in 1992, followed by major United Nations conferences covering issues of the environment, human rights, population, women's issues and social development - the overarching theme of peace and its multifaceted relationship with development has influenced our thinking.”

    2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272 (2001) · source

24. “A peaceful, united and prosperous Democratic Republic of the Congo will be in the best interests of all the people of the region. The Security Council and the rest of the international community will stand behind them in their efforts. A courageous first step has to be made here. Today, with President Kabila's commitment to bringing peace to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we have a window of opportunity. We should seize that opportunity in earnest.”

    2001-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4271 (2001) · source

25. “We shall call upon the Government of the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo to revive the facilitation process at an early date. Bangladesh particularly welcomes President Kabila's pledge to prepare free and transparent elections to enable the people to choose for themselves a leader to preside over the destiny of the country. The war of attrition in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has cost the lives of thousands of people; it continues to destroy the lives of thousands more; it has kept a whole nation hostage. The people of Congo have suffered some of the worst atrocities, and this must stop. We call upon the leadership in the region to forget the acrimonious past and commit themselves to a future of mutual trust and confidence. It is time they took a decisive step to end the conflict.”

    2001-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4271 (2001) · source

26. “In order for the Council to take a decision on full deployment of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) at its authorized strength, we will certainly want to see some real progress on the ground. There have been arguments in favour of MONUC deployment as the forces withdraw, in order to prevent any security gap. For that to take place, the parties will have to demonstrate their commitment by effectively withdrawing as per the Kampala disengagement plan and the Harare subplan. We shall be guided by the advice of the Secretary-General with regard to the further deployment of the United Nations observers, assisted by the troops. A fundamental element in the peace process is the inter-Congolese dialogue for national reconciliation.”

    2001-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4271 (2001) · source

27. “In this context, we look forward to our meeting here next week with President Kagame of Rwanda. The insistence on finding a military solution or taking irreconcilable positions has not helped resolve the conflict. It has only increased the suffering of the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and their neighbours. We understand that efforts are being made for a regional meeting, possibly at the summit level, involving all signatories of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement. For practical reasons, such a meeting should preferably be held prior to our meeting here with the Political Committee later this month. We shall be expecting concrete steps from the Political Committee and the Joint Military Commission meetings this month.”

    2001-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4271 (2001) · source

28. “Today's meeting provides an opportunity to think together about a new departure in our common endeavour for peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Secretary-General has given us a perspective on the course of action ahead. We are in full agreement with him. We also appreciate the briefing on the situation that we received this morning from his able Special Representative, Ambassador Kamel Morjane. It has been widely recognized that there can be no military solution to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is important that all concerned parties come to the same conclusion. According to our understanding, the Lusaka Agreement provides for a workable compromise for all parties. We urge the leadership in the region, as well as the rebel movements, to take a pragmatic approach to the peace process.”

    2001-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4271 (2001) · source

29. “We convey very warm greetings to you, Sir, as you assume the presidency of the Council for the month of February. We are very pleased that you are leading the Council this month. This is a special opportunity for the Security Council to welcome His Excellency President Joseph Kabila soon after his assumption of the presidency of the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo. It was encouraging to hear the commitment of the President to pursue the Lusaka peace process. We noted in particular his determination to make fresh efforts to bring peace to the country and to hold free and fair elections. His willingness to extend full cooperation to the United Nations observer mission, and his assurance to us of his support for the implementation of the resolutions of the Security Council, are very encouraging.”

    2001-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4271 (2001) · source

30. “The Secretary-General underlined areas such as the judiciary, defence and police forces, where continued international financial and technical assistance will be needed. Bangladesh will continue to offer its humble contribution in these areas as part of the broader international support. Effective support for the process of Timorization is a major responsibility of the United Nations, as East Timor comes out of conflict and engages in reconstruction and development as an independent State. As a member of the Council, Bangladesh will continue to contribute to this process.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265 (2001) · source

31. “For Bangladesh's part, we are expecting a Grameen Bank mission to visit East Timor next month to assist the Timorese in initiating micro-credit programmes for poverty eradication and the empowerment of women. Finally, by the same token, there is a need for ongoing commitment by the international community in post-independence East Timor. As all speakers have emphasized, this is absolutely necessary for effective Timorization to take root. Last November, the Secretary-General's Special Representative, Sergio Vieira de Mello, confirmed in this Chamber - and the Secretary-General's report also brought this out - that there will be a need for an international presence in the early years of East Timor's independence.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265 (2001) · source

32. “The last of the "come and see" visits by the East Timorese refugees on 19 January demonstrated the positive collaboration among all concerned. The third element is effective donor support. Bilateral donors, international financial institutions and United Nations funds and programmes should all fulfil their pledges to the Trust Fund at an early date. We hope that the donors' meeting next June in Canberra will produce results in this regard; it is critical for capacity-building in East Timor, particularly in the areas of governance, the judiciary and basic social services. The Secretary-General's report details those well. In that regard, Bangladesh would like to emphasize the need to pay attention to providing indigenous solutions to Timorese development problems.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265 (2001) · source

33. “In this regard, we expect an early conclusion of the trial, which began in a Jakarta court this month, ofthe suspects in the September killing. The second element is the safe return of refugees. In this regard, we appreciate the concerted efforts made by the Indonesian Government to work closely with the relevant agencies, especially the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration. The recent assurances of cooperation and determination given to the President of the General Assembly during his visit to Jakarta will, we hope, facilitate and speed up all efforts aimed at the safe return of refugees to East Timor. We welcome the meeting between UNTAET and the Indonesian authorities in West Timor last week.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265 (2001) · source

34. “Bangladesh is especially encouraged by the steps being taken for the efficient holding of free and democratic elections early in the second half ofthis year. However, for East Timor's successful transition to independence, a few important building blocks remain to be put in place. The first is to continue the efforts to establish peace and security. This is crucial not only for long-term reconstruction and development, but also for the return and settlement of refugees. As the Secretary-General reports, there has been improvement in the security situation. Although militia movements remain a source of concern, we are happy to hear from the Secretary-General's Special Representative that such movement has fallen off. Thanks largely to the robust and decisive action of United Nations peacekeepers, the militia Violence has been curbed.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265 (2001) · source

35. “Ramos-Horta's perceptive and important first statement before the Council is very much welcomed by my delegation. It is useful that the Council is reviewing the situation in East Timor again after two months. During this time a lot has happened, as the Special Representative outlined. In particular, there have been concerted efforts during the last six months to accelerate the transfer of authority to the Timorese people through a determined and innovative approach, as articulated in paragraphs 47 and 48 of the report of the Secretary-General. After more than a year of UNTAET's operation in the territory, a road map to East Timor's independence is now emerging quietly but surely. The Secretary- General's present report attests to that.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265 (2001) · source

36. “We heard very significant statements this morning from the President of the General Assembly, Harri Holkeri, and, ifI may use this title, from the Foreign Minister of East Timor, Jose Ramos-Horta. They have provided the Council with useful perspectives on the prevailing situation in East Timor - on developments so far and, more importantly, on the future of East Timor. We particularly appreciate the kind presence of General Assembly President Holkeri among us, as his views, enriched by his recent visit to East Timor and Indonesia, offer us important inputs for the Council's future course of action as well as that of the broader international community. His underscoring of the fundamental question of justice versus reconciliation, in the context of East Timorese society, carries an important message. Mr.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265 (2001) · source

37. “Before I begin my statement, let me, like you, Mr. President, on behalf of the Government and the people of Bangladesh, express deep condolences to our neighbours, India and Pakistan, for the loss of life and property suffered in today's devastating earthquake. This morning, we listened with keen interest to the important statements from the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), Sergio Vieira de Mello, and from the United Nations Development Programme, Administrator Mark Malloch Brown. We thank the World Bank and International Monetary Fund representatives for their statements outlining the involvement of their institutions in East Timor.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265 (2001) · source

38. “The Panel and the sanctions Committee, which I chair, remain cognizant of this vital dimension of the problem and believe that the formal presentation of the report today will spur adequate action by the Security Council to help end the suffering of the people of Sierra Leone and this decade-long tragedy.”

    2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

39. “I would like to conclude this presentation by highlighting a passage in which the Panel, during its visit to Sierra Leone, was reminded of the background of its mandate and of the human dimension of the tragedy ofthe people of Sierra Leone. There, thousands of civilians - many of them children - victims of unspeakable brutality, face an uncertain future. Tens of thousands of Sierra Leoneans have lost their lives. Half a million have become refugees, and three or four times that number have been displaced. As we meet today, much of Sierra Leone remains in rebel hands, and people there live without access to basic amenities of life - medical assistance, education or the means to a secure a livelihood.”

    2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

40. “I make this point to underscore that a comprehensive approach is needed to address the situation in Sierra Leone, an approach that will also involve actors other than the Council itself. Follow-up actions on the recommendations is a very important area that the Security Council must emphasize. I believe that the Council can adopt various approaches in considering the recommendations and determining follow-up actions. All the recommendations contained in the Panel's report should get full, due and thorough consideration. The effort and resources dedicated to this exercise should not be wasted. The report must not get a proverbial place on some shelf gathering dust.”

    2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

41. “In adopting resolution 1306 (2000), in paragraph 20 the Council expressed its readiness to consider appropriate action on the basis of the report under consideration. In its report, the Panel has made specific recommendations, as well as recommendations of a broader nature. Some of the recommendations are procedural in nature, while some recommendations on systemic issues have been made for tightening implementation of the measures in a broader context. Apart from the Security Council's proactive role, international cooperation and solidarity are needed to realize many of the recommendations. In particular, the development of a better regulatory framework for the air traffic control systems in the region cannot be done without such cooperation, and both technical and financial assistance are required.”

    2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

42. “I would draw the Security Council's attention to those recommendations, which are contained in paragraphs 255 through 269 ofthe report. In part III of the report, a technical analysis of air traffic control systems in West Africa has been included, and ways of improving the system have been identified. Recommendations stemming from the analysis have been consolidated in paragraph 269 of the report. In addition to these recommendations on three specific areas, the Panel has offered some concluding recommendations, contained in paragraphs 271 through 273 ofthe report. The Panel was not able to investigate in detail some of the information that came to its attention later in the course ofits work. A number of such outstanding matters have been mentioned in the report, in particular in paragraphs 246 through 251.”

    2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

43. “As regards diamonds, the Panel collected information contained in part I of the report, on the illegal exploitation of Sierra Leone diamonds and its new diamond certification system. It also collected information on international diamond statistics and transit countries. Based on its findings, the Panel has made specific recommendations. I draw the Security Council's attention to the recommendations contained in paragraphs 155 through 166 in this regard. As contained in part II of the report, the Panel collected information on weapons and related mate'riel, transport and air traffic control in the West Africa region. Based on the information it collected, the Panel arrived at certain conclusions on these areas, which are contained in paragraphs 252 through 254. The Panel also made specific recommendations in this regard.”

    2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

44. “After its first meeting, in August last year, the Panel, in its four months of work, travelled widely, meeting Government officials, law enforcement agencies, United Nations agency representatives, journalists and members of civil society organizations, as well as individuals and companies in the private sector. It examined a large amount of documentation and statistical data. Together, singly or in groups, Panel members visited 21 countries in connection with their assignment, including the relevant countries in West Africa, as well as all major diamond trading and polishing centres. Generally, the Panel members received cooperation and support from the Governments concerned and the private sector. The report details the findings of the Panel of Experts on the three major areas.”

    2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

45. “As a result of its investigations, the Panel has come up with a number of findings. These were presented, along with the observations and recommendations of the Panel in its report, in accordance with Council resolution 1306 (2000), and can be found in document S/2000/1195. Following submission, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1132 (1997) considered the report and forwarded it to the Security Council on 19 December. The Council subsequently decided to have this meeting today, 25 January, after the Committee had considered the report further at its meeting on 10 January.”

    2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

46. “The Panel required at least two credible direct sources of information on an issue before its inclusion in the report as a finding of the Panel. Where only one source was available but the information was thought to be credible and relevant, the source has been indicated in the report. The Panel took this approach because the issues under investigation needed to be looked at carefully and objectively. It examined how and why Sierra Leone's conflict diamonds are able to find their way into the legitimate diamond trade with relative ease. It examined how weapons reach the Revolutionary United Front in Sierra Leone, in spite of United Nations arms embargoes being in place. It examined the adequacy of the air traffic control system in the West African region and made recommendations on ways to improve them.”

    2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

47. “Ian Smillie, Mr. Johan Peleman, Mr. Harjit Sandhu, and Mr. Atabou Bodian, are here with me today here at the Security Council table. They represent expertise encompassing the fields outlined in the mandate of Council resolution 1306 (2000). This broad array of expertise has been of immense value in the discharge of the task given to the Panel. I would like to express my appreciation to each one of them for the dedication and thorough professionalism with which they conducted their work as Panel members within the given time. I am happy to note that the Panel has been very careful with the information it used to substantiate its findings. On page 15 of the report, the standards of verification in the investigations carried out by the Panel are elaborated.”

    2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

48. “The recent trend in the Council to recommend the appointment of panels of experts to take an in-depth look into subjects about which the Council has inadequate or very little information has been a welcome and useful practice. The present Panel was appointed by the Secretary-General on 2 August 2000, for an initial period of four months from its effective entry into operation, to collect information on the possible violations of the measures imposed by Council resolution 1171 (1998) and the link between the trade in diamonds and the trade in arms, as well as to consider the inadequacy of air traffic control systems in the region. The Panel commenced its work on 21 August and submitted its report to me on 14 December last year. The five members of the Panel, Ambassador Martin Chungong Ayafor, who acted as the Chairman of the Panel, Mr.”

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49. “Mr. Chowdhury: I am happy that, finally, the report of the Panel of Experts appointed by the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 1306 (2000), in relation to Sierra Leone, is being presented at this open meeting ofthe Council. I thank you, Mr. President, for setting aside a full day for this meeting, despite the heavy schedule of the Council as the month of January draws to a close. This will allow for comments on the report by all interested countries, which I am sure will take us forward in the full implementation of the measures imposed by the Security Council concerning the situation in Sierra Leone. Today's meeting is of much significance, as this is the second time that the Council has considered the report of a panel consisting of independent experts.”

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50. “Bangladesh fully agrees with World Bank Vice-President Karlsson in his emphasis on the need to align the efforts of the entire United Nations community, focusing on social and economic areas. Following this meeting, the Council will adopt a presidential statement. My delegation fully supports the elements in that statement.”

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