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Chowdhury

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first: 1997-03-06
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“Technical and financial assistance has to be provided to countries and regional and subregional organizations engaged in post-conflict peace-building. Finally, we have to avoid the perpetuation of the cycle of violence. To prevent today's victims from becoming tomorrow's perpetrators, the values of a culture of peace must be inculcated in every child. We are happy that there is agreement in the Security Council on lending support to efforts to promote a culture of peace, including through peace education programmes and other non-violent approaches to conflict prevention and resolution. Robust pursuit of these goals may change the course of history, and will most certainly change the future of the child today and thereby of the man and woman of tomorrow.”
2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Fourthly, while implementing the post-conflict response, it is important to encourage the United Nations agencies and international financial institutions to devote particular attention to the rehabilitation and reintegration of children and their access to basic services like education, health care and housing. Quick impact projects have proved to be a useful tool. Involving local communities in these efforts is crucial for imparting a sense of ownership and long-term sustainability in respect of these efforts. High priority must be accorded to the special needs, and particularly to the vulnerabilities, of girls affected by armed conflict, including those who are heading households, orphaned, sexually exploited or used as combatants.”
2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Peacekeeping personnel have to be appropriately trained in international human rights, humanitarian and refugee law. Thirdly, the Security Council must make it clear that there will be no impunity for perpetrators of atrocities. In order to ensure that, international truth- and justice- seeking efforts have to be buttressed and adequately funded. Justice delayed on account of insufficient funding could very well turn out to be justice denied. The Council should seek to ensure that the truth- and justice-seeking processes pay attention to the full range of children's wartime experiences and aim at long-term interventions to ensure their reintegration into society.”
2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The Council must urge Governments and non-State actors to respect and uphold these standards. The Optional Protocol, the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, International Labour Organization Convention 182 and the Ottawa Convention on landmines are all relevant in the context of such an era. Secondly, while mandating peacekeeping missions, necessary child protection and monitoring elements must be established. Various peacekeeping operations f in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sierra Leone, for example, and in Afghanistan to follow - should have child protection elements. There is a need to strengthen existing elements and to keep in mind the necessity of including such elements while mandating future operations.”
2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422Resumption1 (2001) · source
“From conflict situation to conflict situation, we hear of children longing to return to their homes, to rejoin their families, to go to school and learn, to play and share, and to care for each other. Today, we have heard the poignant story of a child from Sierra Leone. There are many more like him. As Graca Machel has said, the impact of armed conflict on children is everyone's responsibility and must be everyone's concern. We must not only hear them but also listen to them. We must take their views into our work. Then and only then can we make a difference. Bangladesh believes that the Security Council needs to focus on five areas to address the situation of war-affected children. First, what the Secretary-General has called "an era of application" (ibid) of international child protection standards must be launched.”
2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422Resumption1 (2001) · source
“For over 300,000 child soldiers around the world, armed conflict is a way of life. These children, exploited particularly by armed insurgent groups, are affected physically and mentally. They commit, often under duress, atrocities of great magnitude. Their experience fills their minds with horrific memories that last a long, long time. Child soldiers are only the tip of the iceberg. Entire generations growing up in conflict areas are permanently scarred by the brutalities of war. Girl children are particularly vulnerable to violence and sexual exploitation. For these children living under the gun, the future holds very little hope or optimism and few prospects. And yet the children do not give up their dreams.”
2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In particular, we would like to express appreciation to Special Representative Olara Otunnu and to Executive Director Carol Bellamy of the United Nations Children's Fund for their efforts, and their statements this morning, in this regard. Thanks to concerted efforts by many actors, there is "commendable progress on many fronts" (S/2001/852, para. 5), as the Secretary-General reported. We thank him for his remarks this morning, as well as for his useful report and also for his recommendations. We are pleased that this year's Security Council resolution, to be adopted at the end of this meeting, will be approving a number of recommendations proposed in the report. We applaud the role of the delegation of France in contributing to this work. Still, the progress that has been made is insufficient.”
2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We were heartened to see the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict obtain the required number of ratifications during the treaty action event last week. Bangladesh ratified the Protocol early and is happy that it will come into effect on 12 February 2002. Further progress in consolidating the normative framework is expected during the scheduled special session of the General Assembly next spring. These achievements did not come easily. Sustained efforts were required. We should like to put on record our appreciation to the United Nations for its system-wide response to the needs of war-affected children.”
2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Children and armed conflict is an issue in the limelight. Much of the credit for this is owed to the eye-opening report by Graca Machel published five years ago. Also, during the decade that has elapsed since the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the international community has come a long way in addressing the plight of the most helpless victims of conflict. We have identified areas Where we - national authorities as well as non-State actors - must take steps. We have raised awareness and strengthened the international legal standards for child protection. We have decided on actions to help children overcome trauma during the war and to assist them during the period of post-conflict peace-building.”
2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We highly commend Indonesia and its people for playing a constructive role in that regard. At the same time, we hope that, in the course of Xanana Gusmao's meeting in Jakarta with the Indonesian leadership on Wednesday, the new Indonesian Government will realize the expectation and importance of cooperation with and support to East Timor in its transition to independence.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“The presidential statement that the Council will adopt later reiterates the importance of a substantial international presence post-independence, and Bangladesh would underscore the need for a United Nations engagement in East Timor until its job is fully accomplished in the post-independent period. There was a general consensus in the open briefing of 30 July that United Nations assistance in East Timor will constitute the core of all international assistance in various areas. We hope that the Secretary- General's comprehensive report, due next month on the United Nations presence in post-independent East Timor, will reflect this aspect adequately. Secondly, the Government of Indonesia extended its cooperation during the critical phase of East Timor's transition towards independence.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“Bangladesh warmly congratulates the East Timor National Liberation Front and its leader, Xanana Gusmao, for their important victory in the election. The securing of 27 per cent of the 88-member Assembly by women candidates is another indicator of the political maturity of the Timorese people. At this stage, Bangladesh should emphasize two aspects. First, with the election over, it is time that the Council pledge its firm support to the critical second phase of work in East Timor: the establishment of an effective and efficient Government, institutions and a viable and vibrant economic structure.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“Our warmest felicitations therefore go to the people and leadership of East Timor for setting such a glowing example to the world, as the Secretary-General himself described in his statement immediately after the polls were closed. At the same time, we pay our tribute to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Sergio Vieira de Mello, and to all his colleagues in the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor for their untiring efforts over the last two years in reviving lives and livelihoods and re-establishing the institutions of government. These are critical building blocks towards full independence. Sergio Vieira de Mello is in Dili today for the important election- certification ceremony of the Independent Electoral Commission in East Timor. We hope to have an opportunity to pay a tribute to him in person.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“We welcome very much the presence of the Secretary-General at this meeting, which records a significant success of the United Nations. We would like to thank Under- Secretary-General Guehenno for his useful briefing on the various aspects of the election for the Constituent Assembly in East Timor. The Council takes up East Timor at a historic moment. The world has witnessed a remarkable election there as it prepares to emerge as the first independent State in the new millennium. I say it is remarkable for the spirit of peace, maturity and tolerance that every individual East Timorese and the political parties have shown throughout the campaign period and during the polls on 30 August. Through a voter turnout as high as 91 per cent, the East Timorese have shown their belief in participatory democracy.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“Therefore the holding of successful elections in Kosovo is the most important challenge facing UNMIK and, if I may say so, the international community. It is the most important undertaking for the people of Kosovo. It will be an important step forward for lasting peace in the Balkans.”
2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source
“Fourthly, as regards the role of civil society, as we underscored during the Council's last meeting on this item, civil society, including Kosovo women's organizations, are engaged in reaching across the ethnic divide, in building confidence, in helping with reconciliation and in fostering greater tolerance. This is well recognized. Such organizations should receive the support of UNMIK and the encouragement of the international community. I shall conclude by underlining that all Kosovars, irrespective of their ethnic background, should accept the framework established under resolution 1244 (1999) and should contribute to the full implementation of that resolution. To that end, representation of different communities in the interim institutions is essential.”
2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source
“That is a positive measure aimed at preventing irregular sales of property that would be detrimental to minority rights or to Kosovo's multi-ethnic character. The third area relates to security and law and order. We reiterate that secure conditions for the elections must be ensured. We earlier recommended the development of a comprehensive strategy to resolve the complex situation in Mitrovica. The emphasis there should be multi-ethnic initiatives in the social, economic and religious areas that would facilitate rebuilding confidence among communities. We hope that progress has been made in that regard. It is in the interest of Kosovo to facilitate the participation of all communities in the elections, as well as the return of refugees and displaced persons.”
2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source
“We have always stressed that it is important that the majority ensure that the rights of the minority communities are respected. In turn, minority communities too must realize that there is no alternative to establishing a multi-ethnic society. The Kosovo Serb community, in particular, must integrate into the structures being set up by UNMIK rather than attempting to set up parallel structures. In that regard, we appreciate the understanding being shown by Belgrade on the question of transition institutions. The initiatives taken by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Haekkerup, to protect the rights of minority communities deserve our commendation. We should lend support to the regulation to monitor property sales in mixed neighbourhoods.”
2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source
“First is the question of missing persons and detainees. This is a humanitarian issue. It has serious political implications as well. We flagged this humanitarian question during our first mission to Kosovo, last year. We stressed the point again this year in Pristina and in Belgrade. We are pleased that Deputy Prime Minister Covic met representatives of the families of missing persons from Gracanica. Such gestures are crucial in building confidence and in helping reconciliation. We encourage the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Haekkerup, and Deputy Prime Minister Covic to continue to work together on the issue with some determination. The second area concerns the rights of the minority communities - rights, and also responsibilities.”
2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source
“We encourage them to continue their efforts at achieving the shared objectives. One of our main concerns in Kosovo at this point in time is the forthcoming election. During our mission to Kosovo, we stressed the need for participation by all communities with a view to making the election a success. We underlined the importance of support for the democratic process that best guarantees the rights of all communities. The registration of minority communities, so far, has been extremely disappointing. Bangladesh appreciates the appeal made in that regard to the Kosovo Serbs this weekend by President Kostunica. We urge the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to continue to encourage registration for the 17 November elections by Kosovo Serbs and the internally displaced. I shall make observations on a few specific areas.”
2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source
“My delegation would like to thank the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Guehenno, for his useful briefing this morning. We particularly appreciated his in-depth analysis of the situation in Kosovo. At the last Council meeting on this item, held on 26 July 2001, we reiterated our call for the continuation and strengthening of the dialogue between the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Council members stressed that the cooperation of Belgrade was essential for the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). In that context, discussions yesterday, in the latest round of such talks, between the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Haekkerup, and Deputy Prime Minister Covic marked a step in the right direction.”
2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source
“At the same time, a system-wide approach in the United Nations, epitomized by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee and the Coordinating Action on Small Arms, must also be encouraged. In conflict areas, the Council would do well to encourage regional initiatives which can generate global action. We believe that the issue of small arms and light weapons cannot be Viewed in isolation of its peace and security perspective. Given the role of small arms in perpetuating the cycle of violence, we must focus on prevention. In this regard, I cannot overemphasize the importance of promoting a culture of peace and non- violence, particularly among children and young people, through education and advocacy, so that today's victims do not become tomorrow's perpetrators.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“Sixth and finally, child soldiers. We particularly welcome reference to this aspect in the statement of the Secretary-General. Children are the most helpless victims of armed conflicts that are exacerbated by small arms and light weapons. Their plight becomes more intolerable with their forced recruitment and use as child soldiers. In this context, Bangladesh affirms the need for the declaration of child-soldier-free zones in various regions of the world. In conclusion, it must be stressed that the challenge posed by small arms is multifaceted and involves, inter alia, security, conflict resolution and humanitarian dimensions. Clearly, Council actions in these areas must therefore complement the contribution of civil society, non-governmental organizations and industry.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“A determination about this question during peace negotiations and its appropriate reflection in resulting peace agreements is useful for stabilizing post-conflict security situations. The report of the Secretary-General of 11 February 2000 on the role of United Nations peacekeeping in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration mentions the United Nations keeping custody of collected weapons so that they can be handed over to restructured armed forces. The Programme of Action has provided for the destruction of seized or collected weapons with prior marking and for keeping a record of the disposal. The Council should support destruction as the most effective mode of disposal and call for its inclusion as a provision in peace agreements between parties. We are very happy that the destruction handbook has been circulated to us today.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“We believe that Security Council action to address specific conflict situations can be greatly enhanced if the reports of the Secretary-General contain an analysis of the availability, stockpiling, lines of supply, brokering and transportation arrangements in respect of small arms and light weapons. Recent experience shows that tracking the financial network behind the illegal arms trade is of vital importance. The engagement of the Monitoring Mechanism on Angola Sanctions in tracking the financial network of UNITA is only a beginning. The success of this initiative should be extremely useful in other such cases. The fifth priority is peace agreements. The issue of the disposal of arms and ammunition often becomes a stumbling block in the implementation of peace agreements.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“No discussion on small arms can be complete without addressing the human rights and humanitarian perspective. The Inter-Agency Standing Committee survey, released on the eve of the Small Arms Conference, makes clear the link between irresponsible use of lethal small arms and massive violations of humanitarian law and of the human rights of civilian populations. On the ground the examples of Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of the Congo only substantiate these findings. Among other things, that the presence and proliferation of small arms in these conflict areas acts as a multiplier of Violence cannot be overemphasized.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“As called for by the Council in the presidential statement of 24 September 1999, States concerned should also strive to establish and strengthen voluntary national or regional moratoria or similar measures to prohibit or discourage the manufacture, trade and transfer of small arms in affected regions or subregions. While taking into account their different characteristics, regions may benefit from the experience of others. The examples of the Economic Community of West African States moratorium, the Inter-American Convention Against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives and Other Related Materials and the European Union Code of Conduct on Arms Exports stand out in this respect. Fourthly, there is the human rights and humanitarian perspective.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“The cooperation and assistance of Member States in compiling the information and updating the database is an essential prerequisite. The Council should call upon Governments to ensure that they provide the information required to update the lists regarding arms trafficking that have been established by the respective sanctions committees. The third priority is regional cooperation. Through the sharing of information between law- enforcement and customs-control agencies, regional organizations can play an important role in monitoring the flow of arms. The Security Council, in addressing situations of armed conflict, should continue to encourage such regional actions and stress the importance of regional cooperation in tackling the issue of illicit trade in small arms.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“The Security Council has in the past addressed this issue because of its disruptive effect on post-conflict rehabilitation and resettlement of refugees. The second priority is arms embargoes. States participating in the Small Arms Conference undertook in the Programme of Action to take all necessary measures against any activity that violates a Security Council arms embargo. In cases of armed conflicts involving multiple actors, the active cooperation of neighbouring States is essential for the full implementation of arms embargoes. The enforcement of arms embargoes depends fully on States fulfilling their obligation to provide the Security Council sanctions committees with available information on violations. Widespread violations in a number of specific cases necessitated more effective means of monitoring on a continuous basis.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“Curbing the widespread availability of illegal arms and the disarmament of the illegal armed groups is an important precondition for ensuring the safety of the population and the conduct of a free and fair election. In East Timor, as in Kosovo, the problem of small arms is recognized even though it has not come to the fore. With elections to be held at the end of this month, this issue needs to be given priority. The legislative measures taken by the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor in the form of small-arms regulation and security arrangements are commendable steps that could be replicated in similar situations elsewhere. Small arms are often used by armed groups operating in refugee camps.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“In his report of ll February 2000 on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, the Secretary-General refers to the need of imposing a local arms embargo and deploying United Nations forces along national borders to stop smuggling. The case of Kosovo is worth noting in this regard. By its resolution 1160 (1998), the Security Council imposed a prohibition on the sale or supply of small arms and light weapons. This needs to be further strengthened, with provision for severe punitive measures to curb large-scale smuggling. Putting an end to the illegal ownership of arms and crossings of the boundaries of Kosovo was important, as the United Nations Mission there is mandated to hold elections soon.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“As mentioned in the Colombian note, small-arms- related issues have been repeatedly addressed by the Council, with regard to protection of civilians in armed conflict; children in armed conflict; disarmament, demobilization and reintegration; conflict prevention and peace-building. We believe that the rationale behind today's debate lies in this premise. Further, the Programme of Action adopted by the United Nations Small Arms Conference covers areas in which Council action could be relevant in appropriate situations. My delegation would therefore like to address six priority areas. The first is illicit arms flows. The unbridled flow of arms across borders remains a difficult problem even after a settlement of a conflict has been reached.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“Let me also thank the Colombian delegation for circulating a background note which sets the issue in perspective for today's debate. With the changing nature of conflicts, the involvement of small arms and light weapons in sustaining and aggravating conflicts has increased manifold, with devastating effects on our society and economy. The last decade, which saw the upsurge in intra-State conflicts, also witnessed an annual toll of almost 500,000 Victims, caused by more than 550 million small arms. The arms resources nexus is now well documented in at least four of the recent conflict situations active on the agenda of the Security Council.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“We thank you, Mr. Foreign Minister, for your personal presence in the Security Council to preside over this meeting that is very relevant to the Council's mandate. We thank you and the Colombian delegation, under the able guidance of Ambassador Alfonso Valdivieso, for taking the initiative to hold this open debate on small arms. Your country's commitment to the issue of small arms has been effectively manifested through the leadership of Ambassador Camilo Reyes at the first ever United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons, held recently in New York. The well-articulated, forward-looking statement from the Secretary-General at the outset sets the tone for today's meeting. We thank him for that.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“Let me conclude by saying that in the run-up to the election to be held in exactly a month's time and in the subsequent independence, we would encourage UNTAET to continue to employ determined and well- planned efforts to prepare East Timor effectively for its sovereign existence. Bangladesh has been making its humble contributions to the empowerment of the Timorese people through the Grameen Bank's microcredit initiatives. We believe that - as the territory emerges as the first independent State of the new millennium, in an expression of the will of its people - continued support to East Timor is a major responsibility of the international community.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source
“In a regional setting, ASEAN can play a key role in maintaining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of East Timor as its future member. We welcome the establishment by the Secretary- General of the working group on post-UNTAET planning in East Timor, and we would emphasize the importance of there being a civilian component to the United Nations presence for some time more. Bangladesh would be happy to contribute civil administration and civilian police professionals to such a presence. We note UNTAET's preparations for holding elections to the Constituent Assembly, as mentioned in paragraph 62 of the Secretary-General's report. We fully support its efforts and hope that a free and fair election can set East Timor robustly on its path to independence.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source
“East Timorese should not get the impression that the international community has abandoned them at a critical stage of their nation- building. Thirdly, the cooperation and support of Indonesia is another important aspect for an independent East Timor. We hope that the new Government just installed in Indonesia will realize that expectation effectively. At the same time, worthwhile people-to-people contact between Indonesia and East Timor is necessary to generate understanding and promote a culture of peace between them. We believe that while the Governments make efforts to promote closer relations, civil society in Indonesia and East Timor could complement governmental efforts. The fourth area relates to the role of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN). East Timor would obviously look towards eventual membership of ASEAN.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source
“The Secretary-General's report sufficiently explains the reasons behind the need for a continuing United Nations presence in the civil administration - and within that, particularly in public finance and public sector management - and in civilian police, defence and the justice system. In all those spheres, the United Nations is engaged effectively. If the United Nations makes a rapid withdrawal, the precious investment we have made in East Timor during the past two years would be at stake. Therefore, a phased withdrawal should be finalized only following consultation with the new East Timorese national Government. In that regard, for some months, back-stopping by international advisers could be a useful way to assist East Timorese effectively to build up capacity and to gather experience.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source
“Otherwise, all the efforts of the international community will be in vain. Both the current report of the Secretary-General and his last one (S/2001/42) underline clearly the need for an international presence in the early years of an independent East Timor. The second is a continuing United Nations presence. While East Timor will continue to receive assistance from bilateral donors and international financial institutions, United Nations assistance will constitute the core of all international assistance. The United Nations is engaged in meeting urgent needs in areas such as security, public safety and governance.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source
“Still, we believe, there are a number of areas where unfinished tasks should be approached carefully and with a well planned timetable for implementation. The first area is capacity-building and technical assistance. For some more time, East Timor will need support from the international community in the areas of civil administration, policing, the judiciary and basic social services. We welcome Sergio Vieira de Mello's comment this morning that capacity building is the main endeavour of the United Nations in East Timor. Multiple sources closely familiar with the territory and following the developments there confirm the need for the ongoing commitment of the international community in post-independence East Timor. It is absolutely necessary for Timorization to take root.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source
“Let me cite a few of these: women are increasingly taking part in decision-making; the election process is attracting qualified individuals, and we were particularly pleased to hear this morning from Sergio Vieira de Mello that a large number of women candidates will be participating in the elections; the East Timorese civil service is being integrated into all major decision-making areas; substantial Trust Fund resources, as high as 40 per cent, are being invested in the social sector, particularly in health and education; and women are coming up prominently in entrepreneurial efforts, and we note with satisfaction that women occupy one third of the jobs generated by the World Bank's Small Enterprises Programme.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source
“A lot has been achieved in a very short period of time through cooperative engagement of the Timorese people and the international community. The Secretary- General's report portrays the participatory and on many occasions innovative approach followed in establishing a pluralistic society and a multi-party democracy in East Timor. Particularly, some noteworthy achievements over the past months signal East Timor's advance towards a sustainable social and economic base.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source
“East Timor has travelled a long distance since September 1999. With the first democratic elections only a month away, the East Timorese are now approaching a critical point in their history. Mr. Vieira de Mello has informed us of a number of developments in addition to those described in the Secretary- General's report (S/2001/719). He has also outlined a number of preparatory steps that UNTAET is taking for the smooth conduct of the elections and the subsequent transfer of authority to the first full-fledged East Timorese Government. We believe that the four broad objectives he outlined are very relevant, and those objectives have our full support. In that context, we very much welcome the format and content of the key benchmarks set out at the end of the Secretary- General's report.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source
“Bangladesh thanks you, Mr. President, for holding this open debate on East Timor. This morning, we heard a very useful briefing by the Special Representative of Secretary- General, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello. His presentation was characteristically cogent and eloquent. We note the substantive progress made in various fields since the last report that Sergio Vieira de Mello presented to the Council on the East Timor situation, on 26 January 2001. For that, we commend the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) and, in particular, the leadership of Sergio Vieira de Mello. We would also like to welcome the valuable address that Mr. Jose' Ramos-Horta made to the Council this morning. He has once again provided the Council with helpful perspectives on East Timor's situation and on its future after the elections.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source
“This would not only help in the effective implementation of 1244 (1999); it would also be in conformity with Council resolution 1325 (2000). Let me conclude by commending UNMIK, under the leadership of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Haekkerup, for its very important work for peace and stability in Kosovo.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“To this end, the representation of different communities in the interim institutions is essential. Therefore, the successful holding of elections in Kosovo is a most important challenge for UNMIK. The process should be owned by the people of Kosovo. The civil registration process must receive the necessary cooperation. The role of civil society in building confidence, helping reconciliation and fostering greater tolerance is well recognized. In this connection, I recall our meeting with the representatives of women's non- governmental organizations in Kosovo. As part of civil society, they are engaged in reaching people across the ethnic divide. They should receive the support of UNMIK and encouragement from the international community.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“The Kosovo Serb community in particular must integrate into the structures being set up by UNMIK, rather than attempt to set up parallel structures. UNMIK must continue and enhance its dialogue with the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Whose influence in Kosovo is crucial for the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). Today these important elements remain as valid as when they were presented. It is important that all Kosovars, irrespective of their ethnic backgrounds, accept the framework established under resolution 1244 ( 1999) and contribute to the full implementation of the resolution. They should learn to live together. This means reconciliation, tolerance and mutual accommodation. It means they have only one option: building a multi-ethnic Kosovo through a culture of peace.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“A comprehensive strategy should be developed to resolve the complex situation in Mitrovica, with emphasis on the need for multi-ethnic initiatives in the social, economic and religious areas in order to start rebuilding confidence between the communities. As economic development would make a major contribution to stabilization, additional funding needs to be found to continue the projects of the village employment and rehabilitation programme, which have proved an effective tool for inter-ethnic economic cooperation. It is important that the majority ensure that the rights of the minority communities are respected. In turn, minority communities, too, must realize that there is no alternative to establishing a multi-ethnic society.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“The elections will enhance the democratic process in Kosovo and the stability of the region. Secure conditions for the elections should be ensured. The participation of all communities in the elections, the return of refugees and displaced persons and their participation in the elections should be encouraged. The Kosovo Force (KFOR) should regularly provide detailed information including about the origin, type and quantity of weapons seized, in order to enable the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1160 (1998) to pursue any possible violations. Intensified efforts should be made regarding the issue of detainees and persons of all communities who are missing, which continues to be a major impediment to reconciliation.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“We presented these formally on 19 June here in the Council and deliberated on those important issues during our public meeting on 22 June. It is important that we continue to flag those points and underscore the need to follow up on them. I would like to recall some of the main findings and conclusions of the Council mission, as follows. It is important that UNMIK continue to receive sustained support and resources from the international community. The political process has to be taken forward, in accordance with Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). The promulgation of the Constitutional Framework for Provisional Self- Government has been an important step in the implementation of that resolution. The 17 November Kosovo-wide elections are of crucial importance.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source