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Chowdhury

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first: 1997-03-06
most recent: 2009-08-07
sittings or episodes: 146
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“We would also urge the Council to reach consensus on the selection of additional oil overseers to help the Office of the Iraq Programme to expedite processing contracts on oil supply from Iraq. The Secretary-General's report is a poignant reminder of the fact that there has been a serious deterioration in the humanitarian situation in Iraq and that the situation needs urgent attention. As the Secretary-General said this morning, the United Nations is - and we believe always should be - on the side of the weak and the vulnerable. A great deal needs to be done to improve the situation in order to alleviate the suffering of the common people of Iraq, who are deprived of their basic humanitarian needs.”
2000-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4120Resumption1 (2000) · source
“My delegation therefore strongly endorses the Secretary- General's recommendation to the Council to approve the request to increase the allocation for oil spare parts and equipment from $300 million to $600 million for phase VI, and is therefore happy to support the draft resolution that has been circulated in that regard. However, my delegation feels that raising the allocation to the proposed level would be self-defeating if the requests for spare parts for Iraq's oil industry were stuck because of the holds placed on them. According to the Secretary-General's report, the total value of contract applications on hold for oil spare parts and equipment as of 31 January 2000 was $291 million.”
2000-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4120Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The Secretary-General's report dwells at length on the present deplorable state of the oil industry of Iraq. The group of experts commissioned by the United Nations stated in its report that the previously noted generally lamentable state of the Iraqi oil industry has not improved and that the decline in some cases is accelerating, posing the threat of serious environmental degradation. The experts noted that unless key items of spare parts and equipment are made available and commissioned within a short time, Iraq's oil production will severely drop, which would seriously affect the oil-for-food programme itself.”
2000-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4120Resumption1 (2000) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Bangladesh. First of all, Bangladesh considers it important that the Security Council is holding an open briefing on the humanitarian situation in Iraq, enabling the general membership of the United Nations to join the Council's deliberations on this important issue. We thank the Secretary-General for his excellent statement on the subject matter of today's meeting and also for presenting the comprehensive report contained in document S/2000/208, consolidating a number of elements, as requested in Council resolutions. Our thanks are due to Mr. Benon Sevan and his colleagues in the Office of the Iraq Programme, who have been fulfilling the task given to them with professionalism and commitment.”
2000-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4120Resumption1 (2000) · source
“There are a number of speakers remaining on my list. In View of the lateness of the hour, and with the concurrence of the members of the Council, I intend to suspend the meeting new The meeting was suspended a! 1.15 pm.”
2000-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4120 (2000) · source
“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 the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraphs 28 and 30 of resolution 1284 (1999) and paragraph 5 of resolution 1281 (1999), document S/2000/208, and the letter dated 22 March 2000 from the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) concerning the situation between Iraq and Kuwait, document S/2000/242, transmitting the report of the Committee pursuant to paragraph 10 of Security Council resolution 1281 (1999). I now have the pleasure of calling on the Secretary- General.”
2000-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4120 (2000) · source
“"The Security Council will remain seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2000/IO. Before adjouming the meeting, let me, on behalf of the Council, convey our deep appreciation to the delegation of Malaysia for the initiative it took last year with regard to this item, and for the contribution it made with respect to the adoption of today's presidential statement. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 4.55 pm.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4119 (2000) · source
“The Council encourages the Secretary- General to explore avenues of cooperation with existing and new peacekeeping training centres in the implementation of such training programmes. "The Security Council takes note that the ultimate success of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process may require efforts long after the withdrawal of multidisciplinary peacekeeping operations. In this regard, the post- conflict United Nations presence, including the deployment, as appropriate, of a follow-on mission, may help support the advances made and further make progress on the matter. "The Security Council encourages the Secretary-General to continue to address this issue on a regular basis and to draw to its attention any new developments in this area.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4119 (2000) · source
“The Council welcomes the increasing involvement of the World Bank in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes and stresses the importance of support of Member States for its activities in this area. The Council further encourages other international financial institutions to become involved. "The Security Council stresses that training of peacekeepers in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants continues to be an important asset in the implementation of these activities in mission areas. In that regard, the Council notes that the review by the Secretary- General of lessons learned from disarmament, demobilization and reintegration experiences may assist Member States and others in their training efforts.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4119 (2000) · source
“In this regard, the Council welcomes the inclusion of a child protection adviser in some of the recent peacekeeping operations, and encourages the Secretary- General to include such personnel in future operations as appropriate. The Council stresses the importance of addressing, in particular, the needs of women ex-combatants, notes the role of women in conflict resolution and peace-building and requests the Secretary-General to take that into account. "The Security Council recognizes that adequate and timely funding for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration is critical to the successful implementation of a peace process, and calls for coordination of voluntary and assessed funding to that end, including among all elements of the United Nations system.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4119 (2000) · source
“In this regard, the Council requests the Secretary-General to consult relevant United Nations agencies, including the United Nations Children's Fund, the office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, and other relevant organizations with expertise in the field with a view to the development of appropriatep r o g r a m m e s , a n d underlines the importance of coordination in this regard. "The Security Council welcomes the initiative of the Secretary-General to include within all peacekeeping operations personnel with appropriate training in international, humanitarian, human rights and refugee law, including child- and gender-related provisions.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4119 (2000) · source
“"The Security Council underlines in particular the importance of disarming, demobilizing and reintegrating child soldiers, as well as taking into account the problems faced by war-affected children in mission areas. It is therefore imperative that child soldiers be fully included in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes, and that programmes also be designed to address the special needs of all war-affected children, taking into account differences in sex and age, and their differing experiences in the course of armed conflict, with particular attention to girls.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4119 (2000) · source
“The Council emphasizes that the international community's advocacy is essential in this regard. The Council also underlines the necessity of a clear definition of tasks and division of responsibilities among all actors involved in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process, including United Nations agencies and programmes, and that this should be reflected, where relevant, in the mandates of peacekeeping operations. "The Security Council recognizes that effective action to curb the illegal flow of arms and light weapons into areas of conflict can contribute to the success of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes, and encourages further efforts and cooperation at the national, subregional, regional and global levels to this end.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4119 (2000) · source
“In this regard, the Council notes that disarmament, demobilization and reintegration must be addressed comprehensively so as to facilitate a smooth transition from peacekeeping to peace-building. "The Security Council recognizes that the mandates of peacekeeping missions increasingly include oversight of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration as one of their functions. The Council further recognizes the importance of incorporating, as appropriate, within specific peace agreements, with the consent of the parties, and on a case-by-case basis within United Nations peacekeeping mandates, clear terms for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants, including the safe and timely collection and disposal of arms and ammunition.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4119 (2000) · source
“"The Security Council underlines that disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants are mutually supportive and that the success of the process is dependent on the success of each of its steps. The Council stresses that the political commitment of the parties involved in a peace process is a precondition for the success of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes. The Council reaffirms that disarmament and demobilization must take place in a secure and safe environment, which will give ex-combatants the confidence to lay down their arms, and underlines the importance of international assistance for long- term economic and social development to facilitate successful reintegration.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4119 (2000) · source
“The Council recalls its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security and reaffirms its commitment to the principles of the political independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States in conducting all peacekeeping and peace-building activities and the need for States to comply with their obligations under international law. "The Security Council has considered the matter of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants in a peacekeeping environment as part of its overall and continuing effort to contribute to enhancing the effectiveness of United Nations peacekeeping and peace-building activities in conflict situations around the world.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4119 (2000) · source
“The Security Council will now resume its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council recalls the statement of its President of 8 July 1999 (S/PRST/1999/21) and welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on the role of United Nations peacekeeping in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of 11 February 2000 (S/2000/ 101).”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4119 (2000) · source
“There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. In accordance with the agreement reached, the next meeting of the Security Council to continue the consideration of this item on the agenda will take place immediately following the adjournment of this meeting. The meeting rose at 4.45 pm.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118Resumption1 (2000) · source
“I thank the representative of Indonesia for his kind words addressed to me and my country. 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.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Indonesia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Guatemala. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Colombia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Singapore. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118Resumption1 (2000) · source
“I thank the representative of Bahrain for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Costa Rica. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Bahrain. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Croatia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Mongolia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118Resumption1 (2000) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Indonesia 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. Wibisono (Indonesia) took the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of New Zealand. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118Resumption1 (2000) · source
“There are a number of speakers remaining on my list. In view of the lateness of the hour, and with the concurrence of the members of the Council. I intend to suspend the meeting now. The meeting was suspended m 1.20 pm.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118 (2000) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Japan. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118 (2000) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Norway. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118 (2000) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Portugal. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118 (2000) · source
“The President: The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of South Africa. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118 (2000) · source
“I thank the representative of Algeria for his kind words addressed to me. At this point, I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Colombia and Guatemala 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. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Ocaziones (Colombia) and Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118 (2000) · source
“The efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Olara Otunnu, have been most helpful in this regard. However, the needs of women ex-combatants have not been addressed with the urgency they deserve. We believe that it is time to take the matter up more urgently. It was really gratifying for us that, on International Women's Day earlier this month, the Council made a statement to the press on the situation of women in armed conflict. This was the first clear indication of the Council's concern, which provides strong support for the work that is being done in the Beijing + 5 process. We would urge the Secretary-General to keep this matter in mind. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Algeria.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118 (2000) · source
“The peace agreement concluded in 1997, regarding the Chittagong Hill Tracts, in south-east Bangladesh, provided autonomy to the region, mandated resettlement plans, addressed the question of land reform, ensured financing for development programmes that created livelihoods and jobs for the ex-combatants, and guaranteed the security of those who laid down their arms. The successful DDR process has enabled the region to experience economic and social development. Before I conclude, I would like to raise one more important issue. We find it encouraging that the special needs of child soldiers and, more generally, of all war- affected children have been recognized by the Security Council and that institutional mechanisms are being arranged within peacekeeping operations to address them.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118 (2000) · source
“Resources provided to peacekeeping operations must match their mandates, and innovative ways for addressing the question of financing have to be taken up. There is also a need to harmonize the efforts of peacekeeping operations with those of other agencies and organizations involved and for greater coordination among them so that reintegration efforts are addressed in a comprehensive manner. From our own experience in Bangladesh in successfully addressing this matter, we are convinced that only a comprehensive approach can result in effective disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex- combatants.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118 (2000) · source
“Efforts by the international community to this end are needed to ensure that while the parties involved are talking peace they are not preparing to resume war. Bangladesh believes that United Nations peacekeeping operations can ensure a successful DDR process by facilitating the safety and security of the DDR sites, the collection and disposal of weapons and ammunition, demining activities, the creation of an environment of confidence and trust, the reconstruction of war-affected infrastructure, and the prevention of violations of peace agreements. To do this, peacekeeping operations must have clearly defined tasks in their mandates and should have adequate means, including a deterrent capacity and training, as well as appropriate personnel to undertake these tasks.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118 (2000) · source
“But if the United Nations is to play a helpful role in this regard, the parties have to have the political will to commit themselves to peace, and the basis of the process should be laid within peace agreements that provide for the end of a conflict. Peace agreements should specify the responsibilities of the parties involved in the process and establish broad strategies and time-frames. We agree with the Secretary-General that where a United Nations peacekeeping role is envisioned, the United Nations should be represented in the peace negotiations. A second prerequisite for a successful DDR process is curbing the flow of arms in a post-conflict situation. If the flow of small arms and light weapons into the hands of belligerents continues unabated, there can never be successful disarmament.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118 (2000) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Bangladesh. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his excellent statement this morning and for his comprehensive report on the role of United Nations peacekeeping in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration - commonly referred to as the DDR process. The effective disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants strengthen post-conflict peace-building and make peace sustainable. Increasingly, the United Nations peacekeeping operations are being mandated to facilitate the DDR process. Bangladesh agrees with the suggestions of the Secretary-General on the ways United Nations peacekeeping operations can support and strengthen the DDR process.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118 (2000) · source
“Enkhsaikhan (Mongolia), Mr. Powles (New Zealand), Mr. Kolby (Norway), Mr. Brito (Portugal), Mr. Mahbubani (Singapore) and Mr. Kumalo (South Africa) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: The Council Security 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 the report of the Secretary-General on the role of United Nations peacekeeping in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, document S/ZOOO/ 101. I have great pleasure in inviting the Secretary-General to make his statement.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118 (2000) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Algeria, Bahrain, Costa Rica, Croatia, Egypt, Japan, Mongolia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore and South Africa, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In accordance 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. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Baali (Algeria), Mr. Buallay (Bahrain), Mr. Niehaus (Costa Rica), Mr. Simonovic (Croatia), Mr. Aboul Gheit (Egypt), Mr. Takasu (Japan), Mr.”
2000-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4118 (2000) · source
“The Council members look forward to a report from the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) on compliance with these requirements as soon as possible. Council members also urge all parties, in particular the Republika Srpska authorities, to increase the number of minority police officers, in accordance with their obligations. These are the points which I believe came out prominently in the discussion today. Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 2.10 p.m.”
2000-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4117 (2000) · source
“There are no other speakers on my list. I believe that we have had a very useful debate on this subject. We very much appreciate the briefing and update given by Mr. Annabi on the report of the Secretary-General. A few points emerged quite prominently from the debate. Council members welcome the report of the Bosnia Joint Presidency concerning the implementation of the New York Declaration of 16 November 1999 and urge all parties to redouble their efforts to implement the outstanding commitments that remain to be fulfilled. The members also urge those concerned to ensure without further delay the integration of the Ministry of Interior as well as the integration of the chain of command and communication systems of the police throughout the Federation and in particular in Mostar.”
2000-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4117 (2000) · source
“At this point, I would like to thank in particular the colleagues from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Portugal, Germany, Turkey and Italy for their very kind words addressed to me and my country. I shall now give the floor to Mr. Annabi to respond to some of the comments and questions raised. Of course, I shall also offer the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina the floor to respond to any questions to which he may wish to respond.”
2000-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4117 (2000) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Italy. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4117 (2000) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Turkey. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4117 (2000) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Germany. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4117 (2000) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Portugal. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4117 (2000) · source
“In conclusion, Bangladesh would like to emphasize that the international community, particularly those having influence in the region, has to redouble efforts to see to it that the Dayton Accord is speedily and fully implemented. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I now call on the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina to make a statement.”
2000-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4117 (2000) · source