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Chowdhury

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first: 1997-03-06
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“We would do well to encourage the propagation of certain values for which the United Nations system is a repository. Among them is the role of women in peace and security, which is also related to their empowerment. We believe that gender mainstreaming with regard to critical global issues has a moderating and stabilizing effect. In this connection, we recall the presidential press statement of 8 March 2000, in which Bangladesh took the initiative. Also, we would urge the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2001) and the Council's constant focus on this issue. Bangladesh attaches great importance to greater involvement of women's groups across the broad spectrum of peacekeeping and peace-building. Bangladesh had the privilege of taking the lead on resolution 1366 (2001), on the prevention of armed conflict.”
2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4445 (2001) · source
“A gap still persists between the Council's stated intentions and accomplishments. For instance, rapid deployment remains largely at a conceptual level. The Council has an interest in making it a reality. Its realization would lend greater credence to it. The capacity of the United Nations to react quickly and put in place peacekeeping operations remains constrained. This is deserving of our attention. We have seen how failed States can cause global turmoil. The Council could perhaps identify States in regression, categorize them and develop a methodology of early warning. Monitoring regional muscle-flexing could help promote calm. We all remember the famous dictum of Thucydides: "War became inevitable when Athens grew powerful and its perception caused unease in Sparta".”
2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4445 (2001) · source
“Its provisions need to be implemented. The more we foster this partnership the better are the chances of success for peacekeeping operations. Bangladesh sought to contribute to the improvement of the Council's working methods, practices and documentation. We shall refrain from recounting those contributions. I shall mention just one case of unfinished business. The Group of Friends, an extremely useful institution, has become increasingly controversial. My delegation seeks a more transparent relationship between such groups and the Council. Even if such groups are informal, their members often play a key role in this capacity, and, therefore, it would be helpful to make their composition public. The Council should have a more institutionalized exchange with them.”
2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4445 (2001) · source
“This is essential for enhancing its effectiveness. The deliberations in the informal consultations are not adequate for this purpose. The informals are virtually formal. A fuller and more substantive exchange of information and analysis between the Council and the Secretariat is both essential and appropriate. The Council can think of further ways and means. The working luncheon with the Secretary-General has emerged as a most useful tool for an exchange of views with him. Such brainstorming is beginning to produce some concrete ideas. There is need, and scope, for further strengthening the Council's relations with the troop- contributing countries. We are pleased that this issue has now been brought to the fore. Resolution 1353 (2001) recognizes the need for effective partnerships with the troop-contributing countries.”
2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4445 (2001) · source
“It needs to develop a more sustained relationship with the broader membership, the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, the United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, and other stakeholders, including non- governmental organizations and the intelligentsia. Efforts have been made in the past two years in that regard, and we will need to do more. Within the Council there is certainly scope for greater exchange of information and analysis between the two categories of membership. Some of the elected members do not have resident missions in and around many of the conflict areas. Apart from the Secretariat, they need to depend on indirect sources, including the media. The permanent members can also fill this need. Such efforts will contribute to greater understanding and cohesion within the Council.”
2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4445 (2001) · source
“We made speeches knowing that sweet words do not butter parsnips. We voted knowing it would have little impact on the world beyond. We joined others to send out strong signals knowing none would heed them. Sometimes the sound and fury of informal consultations produced little result, and we were exposed to the criticism implied in the saying, "If you're not going to lay an egg, don't make noises like a chicken". But then there were also periods of exaltation. The system we work for received the Nobel Peace Prize. Our dedication was reflected in the long hours of work. Our committees produced commendable reports that advanced our aims in many parts of the world. The Security Council is primarily responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security, but that is not its exclusive responsibility.”
2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4445 (2001) · source
“As a land of rich intellectual traditions, it was seen as a spawning ground of ideas such as microcredit and non-formal education, which helped achieve such goals as the empowerment of women. All that rendered us, in many ways, a role model for others of comparable circumstances. Even within the parameters of the Council's mandate, we wanted to share our experience with those who could profit from it and to propagate our belief that peace is critical to development, that restraint is the better part of valour, that violence only breeds violence and that to hope is better than to despair. These are not grandiose messages, but simple ones. We saw ourselves not as the original propounders, but simply as believers and torch-bearers. During the two years there were moments of frustration.”
2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4445 (2001) · source
“The excitement was induced by the heat of crisis, often; the intensity by the depth of our involvement in them; and the reward by the lessons learned. We came in with expectations. Bangladesh, as a vibrant, pluralist polity with 130 million people, was viewed around the world as one of the largest democracies in the world. A developing country, it was seen as one undergoing a tremendous societal transformation, what with the successful partnership between civil society and the Government in the crucial area of poverty alleviation. A society that extols moderation, it became known for its positive and constructive role in the international arena, emerging today as the largest contributor of peacekeeping personnel.”
2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4445 (2001) · source
“Pardon me, because I have been taken a bit by surprise. Nonetheless, we are prepared to make our statement. But before we make any substantive remarks, let me just say that we believe that Mali deserves praise for its stewardship of the Council this month. You and your team, Mr. President, have worked hard and ably against many odds. You have done your friends, like us, proud. Because, as Ambassador Mahbubani has said, we are a departing member, I hope the Council will bear with us if our comments go beyond the experience of the past month to the experience of the two preceding years. In less than 10 days' time, we will make a transition from a seat in the Council to the non- members' gallery. We will be doing so after a two-year experience of excitement, intensity and reward.”
2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4445 (2001) · source
“Given the achievements of the Council in continually monitoring the effective implementation of the UNITA sanctions, there is now a need to provide a big push. This will bring us closer to our goal in this part of Africa and to the resolution of a problem that has persisted too painfully and for far too long.”
2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4444 (2001) · source
“The complexity of the situation demands what the Secretary-General has described in his most recent report (S/2001/956) as "creative ways". Paragraph 14 of that report states his conviction that "the conflict could not be solved by military means alone", and we fully share that view. The peace process cannot progress unless there is real dialogue between the parties. It is very difficult to envisage a dialogue in the absence of a ceasefire. Within the framework - and, indeed, on the basis - of the Lusaka Protocol, a dialogue should make it possible to discuss all issues of concern, if the parties are serious in their pronouncements in favour of peace. We are in favour of the Council's sending a strong signal to all in that regard.”
2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4444 (2001) · source
“Again, Mr. Gambari's efforts have nurtured and furthered an active interest in Angola on the part of the international community and the United Nations. We have, on earlier occasions, expressed our appreciation and support for the role and activities of UNOA. We believe there is scope for expansion of these activities into new areas such as the pilot project for war-affected and demobilized combatants. Perhaps it is time to address this issue. Providing alternative forms of livelihood to displaced persons and to those who have renounced violence is extremely important in driving home the message of peace. The United Nations should do all it can to help the Government in this endeavour. Finally, it is clear that these steps alone will not achieve the ultimate objective of peace in Angola.”
2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4444 (2001) · source
“First, given the context of continued conflict, how can the humanitarian situation best be addressed, and in particular the problem of access? It is clear that, as long as the conflict persists, we must continue to devote attention to the plight of the war-affected population. A lingering problem impeding the delivery of humanitarian assistance has been the lack of safe and secure access. We note with appreciation the efforts of the Government in facilitating this access in areas under its control. We believe that more efforts are required in that direction meaningfully to improve the situation of the affected population. My second point concerns relations between the United Nations and the Government. We are pleased to note the strengthening of such relations in recent times as a result of the good work done by UNOA on the ground.”
2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4444 (2001) · source
“Bangladesh has always supported the important role that the United Nations has to play in conflict situations, Angola among them. That role has been considerably strengthened through the sanctions that are currently in force, which continue to have a negative impact on UNITA's war-making capability, and through the activities of the United Nations Office in Angola (UNOA). Ambassador Gambari's own efforts in recent months have proved crucial in providing it a direction that will immeasurably assist in the resolution of this long and seemingly intractable problem. In so doing, new initiatives, under the guidance of the Secretary-General, will be required. We will continue to support efforts to that end. I shall confine myself to focusing on three issues that we consider specifically important today.”
2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4444 (2001) · source
“Mr. President, we appreciate your initiative in convening this meeting on Angola. We thank Ambassador Gambari for his briefing. He is too modest in his characterization of himself. His remarks reveal him to be a leading authority on the subject as well as an achiever in the field. His enumeration of the requisite programmes is deserving of high attention. Doubtless, problems persist. The deterioration of the humanitarian situation is troubling, and the increase in the number of internally displaced persons is also disturbing. Mr. Gambari has rendered a human service in identifying these problems, which must be addressed. What he says about the peace process, though, is heartening. We are extremely encouraged also to have in our midst today our Secretary-General.”
2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4444 (2001) · source
“That Office will be required to become the nerve centre of our collective efforts. It can, and indeed should, address the twin problems of instability and insecurity. It can, and should, rekindle a lamp of hope for West Africa.”
2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source
“Since then, the Secretary-General has created the West Africa Office. This is a praiseworthy initiative. The objectives of the Office, outlined in the report, will enable it to make a positive contribution to durable peace in West Africa. It will also enable it to avoid being seen as yet another layer of bureaucracy. We are pleased with the Secretary-General's emphasis on human rights. Good governance remains a major challenge, as do poverty, education and the status of women. These will require a system-wide response from the United Nations and the donors. The West Africa Office must be functional as soon as possible. Coordination will be critical to the success of its work. The three entities to liaise with one another will be ECOWAS, the Mano River Union and the United Nations Office.”
2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source
“The role played by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in promoting regional peace has been, and remains, crucial for sustaining this positive trend. ECOWAS, chaired so ably by President Alpha Oumar Konare of Mali, remains at the forefront of international efforts. We applaud his leadership. ECOWAS must receive adequate assistance from the United Nations and the international community. The United Nations must react positively to the support it has sought. We look forward to the forthcoming ECOWAS meeting as a source of further direction for the work the Security Council. We are encouraged that the United Nations has persisted with a regional approach in its efforts to promote peace. The Fall report made it clear that there is no option but to pursue such an approach.”
2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source
“The situation in Sierra Leone, in spite of many challenges, appears promising. We hope that the successful completion of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) by the end of this month and the success of the political process preceding the national elections in May 2002 will make peace irreversible in that region. Bangladesh is deeply committed to this goal. The sanctions have achieved welcome results. The sanctions Committee's report needs to be implemented in full. Three regional countries, members of the Mano River Union, have started a process of dialogue that could lead to regional stability. We encourage the Governments of Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia to pursue the dialogue diligently. In that context, we look forward to the Mano River Union's summit scheduled for early next year.”
2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source
“Let me offer you, Mr. President, and through you the Council members, warm felicitations on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. We thank Mr. Ibrahima Fall for his detailed report. The Council should respond to his call for continued engagement. That is the only way to prevent the slide towards insecurity and instability. Conflicts in West Africa are intricately interlinked. They are fed and fuelled by one another. Their resolution logically, therefore, requires an integrated and comprehensive strategy. Bangladesh is persuaded that a regional approach, as the report recommends, would be most appropriate. Also, the solution sought should be political. The alternative is not a Viable option. Developments in West Africa, despite persisting volatility, are headed in the right direction.”
2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source
“Bangladesh welcomes the early planning and preparation for an exit. Such a need was made salient in last year's Council debate on the theme of no exit without strategy. The decision to close UNMIBH will be sound if its mandate is fully and satisfactorily accomplished. The United Nations and regional actors must generate the momentum that will imbue people with hope for the future. Hope is what will help them overcome their differences and set them on course for a prosperous future.”
2001-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4433 (2001) · source
“A most effective way to heal the scars of a tragic past is to create economic opportunities for the people. That will enable them to look forward to a promising future. A long-term solution will remain elusive if the country cannot be put on a firm footing for progress that ultimately leads to integration with the rest of Europe. We are heartened that, in order to identify the needs and potentials for development, a United Nations Development Programme mission recently conducted an initial assessment of requirements for a multi-year economic and social recovery plan. That must be followed through in the coming months. However, in itself that will not be sufficient. There must be continued committed support from the international community in order that stability be sustained.”
2001-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4433 (2001) · source
“The lack ofjudicial enforcement discourages the police from the pursuit and apprehension of criminals. In cases of ethnically motivated crimes, adequate response by the judicial system is essential to gain and retain public confidence in the institution. That would also dissuade extremists from perpetrating ethnically motivated violence. Immediate priorities like economic reform to encourage investment, sustainable minority returns and institution-building cannot be achieved without the establishment of the rule of law based on effective policing and an impartial judiciary. The judicial system in Bosnia and Herzegovina clearly remains dysfunctional. Attention is required in this area if we are to gain tangible overall benefits from the restructuring of the police institutions.”
2001-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4433 (2001) · source
“Dayton has given an important mandate to UNMIBH to reform and restructure the local police force. That was based on the consideration that the establishment of a professional and non-political police force is key to combating terrorism, corruption and discrimination. One of the most critical challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina was to ensure minority representation in the police force. Positive results have become increasingly apparent in such representation. That is also reflected in the recruitment of female police. That mission has to be relentlessly pursued as the UNMIBH mandate comes to a close in December 2002, a year from now. The effective functioning of police institutions is severely compromised when the judiciary does not develop hand in hand with those institutions. In this case, it has not kept pace with police reform.”
2001-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4433 (2001) · source
“At the beginning of last year, when the State Border Service (SBS) law was imposed, an institution was established to address the wartime legacy of a fragmented and porous border. The extension of the Service in the past two years to protect 75 per cent of the border and the Sarajevo airport is a commendable achievement. We would like to know, however, about the projected time frame for 100 per cent coverage. It is also noteworthy that the 1,364 police personnel of the SBS are drawn from a multi-ethnic catchment area. The reduction of illegal migration to Europe and success in diminishing human trafficking, particularly of women, owe much to the SBS. We believe that concerted efforts by UNMIBH, the Office of the High Representative and the local political leadership will soon enable us to achieve further progress in this area.”
2001-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4433 (2001) · source
“May I begin by expressing our confidence in your leadership, Mr. President, and assuring you of our fullest cooperation. Tributes are also due to Jamaica - the Ambassador and her team 4 for their role as President in November. I would also like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Hedi Annabi for his succinct yet comprehensive briefing and for introducing the report of the Secretary-General contained in document S/2001/1132. We are encouraged by the fact that the general situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is now more stable. We are satisfied that the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) has made significant progress towards the goal of fulfilling its core mandates. Bangladesh is pleased at the notable improvements in the security-related aspects of the mandate of UNMIBH.”
2001-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4433 (2001) · source
“Today, with the torch passing to Mali, but in the full knowledge that your contribution will continue, let me cite another great singer closely associated with your country, Harry Belafonte, and say, "Jamaica, farewell".”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“The Council should arrange for regular exchange of information and views with humanitarian and human rights non-governmental actors, as well as those associated with gender mainstreaming. Such partners as those have unsurpassed outreach. We should also relate more widely to the think tanks. All of us keenly profited from yesterday's conference. The initiative, coming after the forum on regional approaches sponsored by Ambassador Valdivieso, set a very positive trend. On a personal note, I would like to say that I am the newest kid on the block. But I was fortunate enough to receive my initiation during the period of your stewardship, Madam. Some days ago, in this Chamber, Olara Otunnu gave a rendition of a song by Bob Marley.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“Greater transparency in our work is essential if we want the world to hear us and listen - I echo some of the sentiments of Ambassador Greenstock today. But how do we go about that? Would unscripted deliberations make the Council's work more interactive? Should we cease to restate our national positions only in formal statements? The right answers to these queries could render our performance more rewarding. We need to explore ways and means for substantive dialogue with the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, as well as with the other funds and programmes. Sir Jeremy's initiative for joint meetings with the Economic and Social Council should be pursued. The Arria-formula meetings have been used fruitfully. This has particularly assisted in discussions with the NGOs.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“We need a partnership with a broader United Nations membership - the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, the United Nations agencies, funds and programmes and other stakeholders, including the non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Within the United Nations system this could and, indeed, should be done within the ambit of the Charter, as has been remarked. A way to engage the outside world is, perhaps, to have increased recourse to public meetings. We must make ourselves relevant to the rest of the world. The Council must be brought out of the consultation room. In emphasizing this point, I refer to the discussion on the matter in January this year, under Ambassador Mahbubani's presidency.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“Let me make one point clear - and I am speaking for the largest troop-contributing country. Bangladesh strongly endorses the draft note presented by Ambassador Ward as Chairman of the Working Group. Resolution 1353 (2001) recognized partnership with the troop- contributing countries. We, as troop-contributing countries - contributors of formed units - have a high stake in the missions concerned. We are seeking an institutional framework to foster this partnership. The troop-contributing countries, in asking for the framework, are seeking one shared objective - that is, doing right by peacekeeping. My final point involves the relationship between the Chamber and the world beyond. The Council is primarily responsible for the maintenance of peace and security, although that is not its exclusive responsibility.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“Once again, the capacity of the United Nations to respond quickly in a conflict situation remains in question. The responsibility had to be assumed by a coalition of the willing. The developments on the ground far outpaced the preparedness of the United Nations to rapidly put in place a peacekeeping operation. This brings me to the thematic and operational issue of peacekeeping operations. My delegation appreciates the time allotted by your presidency, Madam, to the Working Group. However, I understand that there is lack of consensus on a favourable response to the proposal of the troop-contributing countries for setting up mission-specific committees. It would be unfortunate if the Council were to retract the commitment it made in its recent presidential statements and resolutions.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“Nonetheless, the peace process is threatened by the mounting hostility between Addis Ababa and Asmara. The violation of the demilitarized zone is one of a number of negative developments. We should seek the advice of the Secretary-General on a possible course of action; perhaps a Council mission to the area would help calm the situation. Now I would like to refer to Afghanistan. Afghanistan has, naturally, dominated our agenda throughout the month. The United Nations has assumed the central role that the General Assembly recommended. Without any prejudice to ongoing efforts, let me in this connection raise the issue of the United Nations peacekeeping capacity. Our heads of State and Government made a solemn commitment in this regard last year. The reality is that the Council's role in Afghanistan remains limited.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“You set for us a dozen objectives. Let me flag some that we believe to be key. On the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the ministerial meeting with the Lusaka parties was marked by a significant breakthrough: the commitment of the Rassemblement congolais pour la de'mocratie to demilitarize Kisangani. The Council will have to pursue that long-sought objective. Resolution 1304 (2000) remains, essentially, on paper only. Let us pursue implementation of resolution 1376 (2001) through all means. If need be, the Council should step up pressure on the parties to facilitate the phase III deployment of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Some progress has been achieved with regard to the operation of the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“Over the past month, Madam President, you have led us with wisdom, skill and determination. You have brought your prodigious qualities to your responsibilities, and they have also been reflected in your remarks today. You deserve high praise. We also pay tribute to Ambassador Ward and others in your mission for their splendid work; truly, it has been a great presidency. The circulation of your paper setting out the objectives for the month was a useful innovation. It enabled the Council to focus on the issues to be followed during the month. This paper has now emerged as a point of reference as we assess our performance throughout November and as we reflect on the follow-up. This month has witnessed the adoption of a number of landmark resolutions. Much credit for that fact is owed to your innovative exercise.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“The Kosovar political leadership should bear in mind that peace in Kosovo, as well as in the greater region, hinges upon tolerance and the mutual accommodation of different ethnic entities. Despite some progress in this regard, mistrust is still widespread and ethnically-targeted violence still active. We would encourage UNMIK and the Kosovar leadership to support the civil society organizations, including women and non-governmental organizations, in creating what we seek: a state of harmony and diversity. The only practical way to go is to significantly improve the environment so that all communities feel safe and secure. This will lay the foundation of a truly multi-ethnic Kosovo and help build a structure of peace and stability in a society that has suffered much and long.”
2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4430 (2001) · source
“Some time will be needed for a stable institutional structure to emerge. It is important that vigilance be maintained to avoid violence and to allow the structure to take firm root. A major responsibility devolves on the community leaders in Kosovo, particularly on those from the major ethnic communities, to forcefully voice their support for the process and to refrain from any kind of violence. A number of difficulties still lie in their path. These can be resolved only through a constructive engagement of all ethnic communities in a way that protects the interests of all. The guidelines established by resolution 1244 (1999) should be foremost in these inter-communal dialogues. This is an important point we wish to flag.”
2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4430 (2001) · source
“UNMIK has also worked to demonstrate to the Kosovo minority communities the benefits to be derived through engagement in community life and in the electoral process. Obviously, these endeavours have paid off- a fact reflected in the Serb participation. This is a major milestone for Kosovo in its march towards peace. The democratic process began with the holding of municipal elections last year. A representative government with broad participation of all ethnic communities and based on greater tolerance and mutual accommodation of different ethnic entities is the only option for a peaceful future in Kosovo. UNMIK took a number of important steps to ensure security in the pre-election phase. These measures will continue to be important in the post-election period as well.”
2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4430 (2001) · source
“The participation of Kosovar Serbs was an expression of the importance they attached to the mandate of the provisional self-government. This is a significant advance on the earlier boycott by the Serbs of the municipal elections last year. There is an obvious realization on the part of the minority communities that a democratically elected, pluralist government is the only way to secure a better future. We see this as a welcome development. UNMIK has undertaken laudable efforts in reaching out to Kosovo Serbs, particularly those living outside Kosovo. They raised awareness among them of the electoral system and the importance of ethnic representation in the new Assembly, and have encouraged their participation in both the registration process and the elections themselves.”
2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4430 (2001) · source
“Special thanks are owed to Mr. Hedi Annabi for updating us on the elections. We also appreciate his briefing us on the post-election scenario. We are pleased that the long-awaited elections for forming a provisional self-government in Kosovo have taken place on schedule. We are also happy that this has happened without any untoward incident. Politically motivated violence in the run-up to the elections was minimal, as were incidents on election day. These are indications of the success of the difficult task that was given the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). We applaud them, as we do Mr. Hans Haekkerup, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. The minority communities in Kosovo have considered these elections important. For that reason they turned out in significant numbers for the voting.”
2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4430 (2001) · source
“We in Bangladesh believe that one way to do so would be to inculcate a culture of peace in the protagonists, but this, of course, is not easy to achieve. However, would the traditional checklist that we have been thinking of be relevant to Afghanistan? Should we ask Afghanistan to change or should we have a separate checklist that is relevant to its situation, where all the protagonists are basically non-State actors?”
2001-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4424 (2001) · source
“While we look to the comprehensive report in November, we wonder if there is some way that it could be expedited, perhaps by issuing an interim report, in order to react to the urgency of the situation in some parts of the world. Again, with regard to Afghanistan, as the ancient Greeks used to say, you never step into the same river twice. And I take Mr. Oshima's point that every case is to a large extent specific and should be determined on its own merits. But in a situation like the one in Afghanistan, where there are so many non-State actors, as Ambassador Mahbubani has said, there is a need to bring about normative changes in the behaviour patterns of non-State actors. This was a major thrust that, in his view, should be undertaken.”
2001-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4424 (2001) · source
“I also join other colleagues who have thanked Mr. Oshima for his briefing, and not just for his briefing, but also for the elaboration thereafter on the queries posed by the representatives of Norway, Singapore, Colombia, Ukraine and Ireland. We are pleased with the way Mr. Oshima's office has worked on the follow-up to the June letter, and we are pleased with the progress that he has reported on the issues of the road map, the aide-memoire and closer coordination. But as the situation develops, we think that there is a sense of urgency with regard to some of the crucial problems that the Council is engaged in. Afghanistan is very much a case in point.”
2001-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4424 (2001) · source
“We affirm once again that arms-producing countries must exercise the highest degree of responsibility since the technological advances that have enabled the production of lighter arms have also enabled armed groups and terrorists to incorporate child combatants in their ranks.”
2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422Resumption1 (2001) · source
“On the one hand would be the goal of facilitating the access of humanitarian aid to children, incorporating this question into the work programme of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi, and creating sustained, funded programmes for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of children. On the other hand would be the goal of coordinating the Council's response with the activities already undertaken by UNICEF and other agencies of the system operating on the ground. I will conclude by reiterating to the Council and the international community the importance of the question of small arms in the consideration of the problem of children and armed conflict, as was reflected in the Presidential Statement (S/PRST/2001/21) of 31 August 2001.”
2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We suggest that we start to examine in greater detail the situation of children in specific cases. The situation in Afghanistan offers us a challenge of enormous dimensions, but also a great opportunity. The Security Council, the Secretary-General, the agencies, United Nations funds and programmes, international and regional institutions for finance and development, and regional groups and organizations can demonstrate that they can make a real difference in the lives of the children of Afghanistan. In relation to Afghanistan, it would perhaps be appropriate to look at the possibility of issuing a decision allowing for the achievement of two goals.”
2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422Resumption1 (2001) · source
“It is important to put an end to this practice in order to generate processes that allow the intergovernmental organs in New York to complement each other's work, with the goal of maximizing its benefits for children. The resolution that we will adopt today is the third - counting resolutions 1261 (1999) and 1314 (2000) - to be considered by the Council on the topic of children and armed conflicts. We welcome the degree of attention this topic has received in this organ of the United Nations. However, we would like to invite reflection on the need to avoid in the future emulating the General Assembly in adopting annual resolutions that do not necessarily add value to the consideration of an item. That is a risk for all generic resolutions that do not address a concrete situation on the Security Council's agenda.”
2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The challenge of coordination and harmonization is particularly relevant in those situations under consideration by the Security Council. If effect, when defining the Council's role in situations such as those of Guinea Bissau, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola, it is of fundamental importance that we adequately consider the efforts to help children that other actors in those countries carry out. I want to mention an example. The country notes agreed on by the Governments of those countries and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) are usually approved by the Executive Board without adequately considering the Council's role. Nor does the Council consider the information contained in these notes, despite the fact that they are politically relevant.”
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“In my country, we are making great political and financial efforts to remove children from armed conflict, and we work tirelessly in that conviction. Today, we will be adopting a resolution contemplating a set of Security Council directives on children in armed conflicts. It will recognize the specific responsibilities of a number of relevant actors, including, in particular, the parties to a conflict, States, the Secretary-General, agencies, United Nations funds and programmes, international and regional institutions for finance and development, and regional organizations. We consider this action as an effort to ensure that the coordination and harmonization of policies between intergovernmental organs of the United Nations produce tangible results on the ground that substantially improve the living conditions of children.”
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“Let me repeat my thanks to you, Madam President, for your work, particularly the work that you did in the preparatory process for the special session on children. Consideration of this topic that is so important to us had to be postponed for two months due to the events that took place in September. I also want to thank the Secretary-General for his report and Mr. Olara Otunnu, Ms. Carol Bellamy and the young Alhaji Babah Sawaneh for their interesting contributions in this debate. As we stated in the General Assembly, the medium- and long-term vision guiding Colombia's commitment to and in favour of children is based on recognition of the central role of boys and girls in society and of their role as citizens and as the potential builders and subjects of their own development.”
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