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1. “Some success has been achieved in the representation of different communities in the interim institutions, although the political engagement of the Kosovo Serbs has remained a challenge. The authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia have an important role to play in this engagement. The encouragement by President Kostunica of civil registration for the Kosovo-wide elections in November of this year has already had a positive effect. The difficulties being faced in organizing broad participation in the upcoming elections must be pursued with all earnestness. The Council mission last week left with the impression that it was unacceptable to continue on the basis of the status quo. The third point relates to the role of civil society in general and women's groups in particular.”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

2. “The Security Council mission to Kosovo last week very appropriately carried a strong message urging the communities to do their utmost to create such a society. Broad participation in the political process is a crucial step towards the creation of a multi-ethnic society in Kosovo. The Kosovars should not allow the past to pull them back and should look ahead to the potentials of the future. Promoting a culture of peace and non-violence, particularly focusing on the children and young people, is crucial to the success of these efforts. My second point is on democracy. The democratic process in Kosovo had a hesitant, but positive start with the holding of municipal elections in Kosovo last year.”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

3. “On the first point, we believe that a peaceful future in Kosovo - or, for that matter, in the greater region - hinges on the greater tolerance and mutual accommodation of different ethnic entities. Although some progress has been made in the last two years, wounds are still open, mistrust is widespread and ethnically motivated violence active. The only practical way out of this is to significantly improve the environment so that all communities feel safe and secure, which will contribute much to confidence- building and thereby lay the foundation of a truly multi-ethnic society in Kosovo. In this context, Bangladesh emphatically reiterates its earlier assertions that the resolution of the issue of missing persons and detainees is crucially important for the healing process to begin.”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

4. “I thank the representative of Albania for his kind words addressed to me. I would now like to touch on a few points in my national capacity. As the Bangladesh representative, I had the honour and pleasure of leading the Council mission to Kosovo and Belgrade. Bangladesh agrees fully with the findings of the mission, as contained in paragraphs 29- 39 of the report in document S/2001/600. We expect that these findings will prompt concrete actions by all concerned. My delegation, which also joined the first mission to Kosovo in April 2000, was impressed by the marked improvement in overall economic activity in the area, particularly in Pristina. I will touch on three points: a multi-ethnic Kosovo, democracy and the role of civil society in general and women's groups in particular.”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

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

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

6. “I thank the representative of Norway for his kind words addressed to me. I will now yield and, instead of making a statement in my national capacity, give the floor to the countries that have been invited under rule 37. First on that list is the representative of Sweden. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

7. “I thank the representative of the Russian Federation for his kind words addressed to me in my capacity as representative of Bangladesh.”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

8. “J ean-Marie Guehenno just mentioned, the Council mission conveyed a very firm and balanced message during its visit and we hope that it will make some difference in the situation there. Again, I would draw the Council's attention to the findings of the mission and urge it to consider them for further action in this area.”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

9. “Allow me to bring to the Council's attention the fact that the report of the Security Council mission to Kosovo was presented to the Council in a public meeting on 19 June, the first available afternoon following the return of the mission to New York. The official record of that meeting is available in document S/PV.4331 and provides a verbatim record of the presentation that was made on the mission and its findings. The findings of the mission are contained in paragraphs 29-39 of document S/2001/600. These are very well articulated, carefully considered and intended to make progress in the resolution of outstanding issues in Kosovo and in enhancing the democratic process there. As Mr.”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

10. “Members of the Council also have before them the report of the Secretary- General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, document S/2001/565. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following additional documents: S/2001/538, letter dated 22 May 2001 from Sweden addressed to the Secretary-General; S/2001/563, letter dated 5 June 2001 from the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia addressed to the President of the Security Council; and S/2001/601, letter dated 15 June 2001 from the Russian Federation addressed to the Secretary-General. I give the floor to Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations.”

    2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

11. “The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Guehenno to take a seat at the Council table. 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 Security Council mission on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999), document S/2001/600.”

    2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

12. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Albania, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Sweden, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Sahovie (Yugoslavia) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Nesho (Albania) and Mr. Schori (Sweden), took the seats reservedfor them at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

13. “In favour: Bangladesh, China, Colombia, France, Ireland, Jamaica, Mali, Mauritius, Norway, Russian Federation, Singapore, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1356 (2001). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 4.35 pm,”

    2001-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4332 (2001) · source

14. “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 have before them document S/2001/589, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. IfI hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”

    2001-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4332 (2001) · source

15. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The next meeting of the Security Council to consider the report, as I mentioned, will take place on Friday, 22 June, at 10 a.m. The meeting rose at 4.30pm.”

    2001-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4331 (2001) · source

16. “We would also like to mention that the Council has authorized me, as the President of the Council, to transmit this report to Mr. Hans Haekkerup, the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Kosovo, and to request him, while transmitting the report, to bring this report to the attention of all those with whom the Council mission had an opportunity to meet, and also to share this with the authorities in Belgrade. We believe that such wide dissemination of the report, the message contained in the report and the findings of the mission will be helpful in promoting greater understanding of the role of the Security Council with regard to the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”

    2001-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4331 (2001) · source

17. “In turn, minority communities too must realize that there is no alternative to establishing a multi- ethnic society. The mission acknowledges that the minority communities have legitimate grievances and urges UNMIK and KFOR to address these, but believes that the only viable future for all communities lies in participation. The Kosovo Serb community, in particular, must integrate into the structure being set up by UNMIK, rather than attempt to set up parallel structures. These are basically the findings of the mission, and it is the intention of the Council to hold a public meeting with the participation of the Council and non- Council members on Friday, 22 June. We believe there will be wider participation of the membership of the United Nations in that public debate.”

    2001-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4331 (2001) · source

18. “The mission recommends that more intensified efforts should be put into the issue of the missing of all communities, as well as detainees. The mission, in accordance with resolution 1244 (1999), supports efforts to resolve the complex situation in Mitrovica. In supporting the efforts currently being undertaken by UNMIK and KFOR, the mission underlines the responsibility carried by the Kosovo leadership for creating conditions conducive to improving inter-communal relations and promoting reconciliation. The mission conveyed firm and balanced messages to all community leaders that the responsibility lies with them to clearly and openly reject violence, extremism and terrorism. Promoting a culture of peace and non-violence is crucial for the success of these efforts.”

    2001-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4331 (2001) · source

19. “Key to the success of this process is the active engagement and participation of all communities. The mission supports UNMIK's efforts for the creation of a multi-ethnic Kosovo, which remains one of the main challenges. The mission welcomes the establishment by the Special Representative of pillar I, relating to law and order and justice, and key legislation to combat organized crime, illegal weapons possession and terrorism. The mission recommends that a formal request be sent to KFOR to regularly provide detailed information, including that pertaining to the origin, type and quantity of weapons seized, in order to enable the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1160 (1998) to pursue any possible Violations.”

    2001-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4331 (2001) · source

20. “While the mission was left in no doubt that strong reservations exist, not least in Belgrade, about the difficulties involved in taking forward elections in Kosovo on the basis of the constitutional framework, it also recognizes that the status quo is unacceptable and that a political process has to be taken forward in accordance with Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). The mission underlined that elections will enhance the democratic process in Kosovo and the stability of the region and stressed that secure conditions for the election should be ensured. The participation of all communities in the elections, the return of refugees and displaced persons and their participation in elections should be encouraged. The current political process is crucial to combating extremism and encouraging moderates on all sides.”

    2001-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4331 (2001) · source

21. “During its Visit the mission made a number of important observations and findings. The report of the mission mentions them in detail, and I am going to mention only a few of them here. This is in accordance with the terms of reference of the mission. We found that UNMIK has made considerable progress in implementing Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) in the two years since its establishment, although there remains a lot to be done. UNMIK has now reached a critical stage in the implementation of its mandate, and continued effectiveness requires a major effort by UNMIK, KFOR and UNMIK police, backed up by close attention from the Security Council and the sustained input of resources from the international community.”

    2001-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4331 (2001) · source

22. “On the last day, the mission, accompanied by the Special Representative, met in Belgrade with President Kostunica of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, its Foreign Minister and the Interior Minister. The increasing dialogue between UNMIK and the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was welcomed by the mission. The discussions focused on issues of mutual concern, including security, the return of Kosovo Serbs, the constitutional framework and elections, as well as the need for confidence-building measures. The mission underlined that participation in the political process was a prerequisite to progress in these areas of mutual concern and called on the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to assist in reinforcing the message with the Kosovo Serb community.”

    2001-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4331 (2001) · source

23. “The Kosovo Turkish community, which hardly participated in last year's municipal elections, is ready to participate this time. Some progress has been made in the area of Kosovo Serb return. At the beginning of this month, the Interim Administrative Council endorsed a statement of principle on their return. In Kosovo the mission met with Russian President Putin, who was visiting the region. A fruitful exchange of Views on a wide range of pertinent issues in the region took place. This included the means for establishing a multi-ethnic Kosovo; strategies for combating extremism and terrorism; and conditions for the return of the Kosovo Serb community and its participation in the forthcoming Kosovo-wide elections.”

    2001-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4331 (2001) · source

24. “One of UNMIK's first priorities was the establishment of an office in Belgrade, which has now been accomplished. The mission, in its interaction with the ethnic communities, could sense their clear desire for a return to normalcy, the restitution of law and order, and economic reconstruction. The mission made use of all opportunities to send a strong message to the ethnic communities to reject all violence, to promote stability, safety and security and to cooperate fully with UNMIK in the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). We are pleased to say that the mission's message was taken seriously. The mission has seen the preparations for Kosovo-wide elections in November, with particular emphasis on the inclusion of all communities, with the notable exception of the Kosovo Serbs.”

    2001-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4331 (2001) · source

25. “In the section on the activities of the mission, the report presents the details which I would recommend for the Council's close attention. UNMlK has made some considerable achievements and is also facing many challenges as it marks its second anniversary. The major challenge for all is to encourage all communities, particularly the Kosovo Serb community, to participate in both registration and elections. An important element is UNMIK's developing dialogue with the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and efforts to facilitate the latter's engagement of the Kosovo Serb community to be part of the process. The Special Representative has now met with President Kostunica four times and several times with Foreign Minister Svilanovic.”

    2001-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4331 (2001) · source

26. “We believe that the intensity of the visit and the compactness of the programme, accompanied by the wealth of inputs received, yielded very good results in terms of the objectives of the mission, continuing the trend set up by the Council in its mission to Kosovo last year. The situation in Kosovo is complex, as is the process of implementing resolution l244 (1999). The task of UNMlK is enormous. With the election in Kosovo, scheduled for November, approaching fast, its task has become arduous. The UNMlK and KFOR leaderships are deeply engaged in addressing the volatile situation there. We have been encouraged to see the spirit of the staff of the international civil and security presence in Kosovo. We have been impressed by the teamwork and mutual collaboration.”

    2001-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4331 (2001) · source

27. “The final section has the findings. The programme of the mission was tightly scheduled and very intense. The mission undertook a series of meetings with the key actors in Kosovo and interacted with the representatives of various communities. In Belgrade, the mission had meetings with President Kostunica of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Foreign Minister Svilanovic and Interior Minister Zivkovic. We had an opportunity to hold in- depth discussions with various people of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Kosovo Force (KFOR), in addition to those with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Hans Haekkerup, and KFOR Commander Lieutenant General Skiaker.”

    2001-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4331 (2001) · source

28. “Versions in other languages will be available first thing in the morning tomorrow. This mission has been significant in a number of ways. First, all members of the Security Council joined in the mission. Then, this was also the first mission led by the Council President. It will be recalled that the first Council mission to Kosovo, in April 2000, did not include Belgrade in its itinerary. This mission had good discussions this time in Belgrade with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia leadership. The mission also had an unscheduled but substantive and important meeting with President Putin of the Russian Federation. The Council report is divided into four sections. The first section lays down the terms of reference of the mission; the second sets out its composition; and the third is on its activities and contains a summary of the meetings.”

    2001-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4331 (2001) · source

29. “Members of the Council have before them photocopies of the report of the Security Council mission to Kosovo, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/2001/600. I shall now, in my capacity as head of the Security Council mission to Kosovo, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, make a presentation of the report of the mission. It is with great honour that I present to the Security Council the report of the Council mission on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). The mission visited Pristina, Mitrovica and Belgrade from 16 to 18 June. Since the report was finalized only this morning upon the return of the mission last night, the English version is currently available as a working text.”

    2001-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4331 (2001) · source

30. “I should like to inform the Council that l have received a letter from the representative of Yugoslavia, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. ln 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. Sahovie (Yugoslavia), took a seat at the Council table, The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    2001-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4331 (2001) · source

31. “I think that shows that we have now earned it. I again thank Mr. Klein very much. I think his comments are very much appreciated. I have seen that paper in the folder and I believe it will be very useful to the Council. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. We will be coming back later in the month to adopt a draft resolution on the continuation of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 12.50 p.m.”

    2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source

32. “Efforts for bringing the infrastructure and institutions to the level of the rest of Europe may be arduous, but this is the only course to pursue. In conclusion, I would like in particular to support the three points mentioned by the Special Representative at the end of his presentation. First, the success of multi-ethnicity in Bosnia and Herzegovina is crucial for this country and for the region. Secondly, there should be an effective strategy before exit. In his words, "We cannot get out without getting in". Finally, the continued support of the Security Council is important for peace and reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the greater region. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. At this point, I will come back to Mr.”

    2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source

33. “The continued presence of indicted war criminals in the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina is also a destabilizing factor. We are encouraged by the continued efforts of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH), despite difficult circumstances, to make progress in the implementation of its mission. One such laudable measure was the successful handling of the impact of Croat self- rule on political structures. Progress is notable in the establishment of a State Border Service and in the areas of police cooperation and the recruitment of minority police. As mentioned by the Special Representative, major success is expected in creating conditions for refugee return, 100,000 of whom are expected to return in a year. Economic activity for real growth and progress has to be boosted in order to consolidate peace.”

    2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source

34. “Failure to achieve the targets of institution-building and the rule of law will have repercussions throughout the region. It is recognized, however, that to achieve substantive progress the leadership of Bosnia and Herzegovina has to be fully committed to the speedy achievement of a durable peace, mutual accommodation and the establishment of political, human and legal rights. Unfortunate incidents, including multiple instances of violence, have occurred in recent months, which has not helped but has, rather, made it difficult to sustain progress. Any upsurge in the pursuit of ultra-nationalistic strategies and different political views will be counter-productive and will rapidly roll back the progress achieved so far.”

    2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source

35. “I shall now make some brief comments in my national capacity as the representative of Bangladesh. First, I wish to thank Mr. Jacques Paul Klein, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Coordinator of United Nations Operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his comprehensive statement and presentation of the report of the Secretary-General, as well as for sharing with us his perception of the situation in that part of the world. The international community has invested considerable effort and energy over the last six years in promoting ethnic reconciliation, democratic institution- building and revitalization of the economy in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Continuation and redoubling of these efforts is an imperative.”

    2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source

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

    2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source

37. “I will forgo my national turn now and will speak after giving the floor to the delegations invited under rule 37. I invite the representative of Sweden to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source

38. “Members of the Council also have before them document S/200l/542, containing the text of a letter dated 30 May 2001 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting a letter dated 28 May 2001 from the Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, enclosing the monthly report on Stabilization Force (SFOR) operations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Jacques Paul Klein, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Coordinator of United Nations Operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I give him the floor.”

    2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source

39. “The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Jacques Paul Klein, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Coordinator of United Nations Operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Klein to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, document S/2001/57l.”

    2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source

40. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sweden and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, 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. Zivalj (Bosnia and Herzegovina) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Norstro'm (Sweden) and Mr. gahovic' (Yugoslavia) took the seats reserved for them at the side ofthe Council Chamber.”

    2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source

41. “If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show of hands. In favour: Bangladesh, China, Colombia, France, Ireland, Jamaica, Mali, Mauritius, Norway, Russian Federation, Singapore, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1355 (2001). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.30 am.”

    2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4329 (2001) · source

42. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the eighth report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, document S/2001/572, and the report of the Security Council mission to the Great Lakes region, 15-26 May 2001, documents S/2001/521 and S/2001/521/Add.1. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2001/587, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it.”

    2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4329 (2001) · source

43. “In favour: Bangladesh, China, Colombia, France, Ireland, Jamaica, Mali, Mauritius, Norway, Russian Federation, Singapore, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1354 (2001). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.25 am.”

    2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4328 (2001) · source

44. “I should like to inform the Council that, in my capacity as President of the Council, I have met with the representatives of the parties, who have confirmed to me that they maintain their well-known positions vis-a-vis the item on the Council's agenda. On the basis of those meetings, as President, with the consent of the members of the Council, I have drawn the conclusion that the Council can proceed to take a decision on the draft resolution before it. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show of hands.”

    2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4328 (2001) · source

45. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security 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 United Nations operation in Cyprus, document S/2001/534. Members of the Council also have before them document 8/2001/581, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it.”

    2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4328 (2001) · source

46. “I would indeed ask Mr. Annabi to convey to Ambassador Morjane our very best wishes for a speedy recovery. The Council has already sent him a get-well message, and we are looking forward to his quick recovery and to his being able to join us so that we can interact with him. There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 4.40 p.m.”

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

47. “Mr. Guehenno has been unable to remain in the Council Chamber, so in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Hedi Annabi, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. There being no objection, it is so decided. I call on Mr. Annabi.”

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

48. “Bangladesh drew attention to that humanitarian imperative in April, when the Council considered the seventh report of the Secretary-General. We hope that the United Nations funds and programmes, the Bretton Woods institutions and the international community are seriously engaged in the planning that was urged about two months ago. The people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have suffered the scourge of a protracted war. We must not fail them as they stake everything to secure peace. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I call on Mr. Otunnu.”

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

49. “The deployment of those components, including civilian police, is extremely important in the context of the need for the protection of civilians and related matters. We believe that the Council should take the lead in mobilizing necessary support in that regard. The Council mission, in its report, underlined the economic needs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and identified areas for attention, including the opening of riverine traffic, the renovation of rail and road networks and quick impact projects. It was stressed that broader economic assistance should accompany the peace process. It is time that the relevant organs and agencies of the United Nations system mobilized economic assistance to sustain peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

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

50. “Bangladesh concurs with the view of the Council mission that the dialogue should proceed, in all parts of the country, as speedily as possible. It would also be symbolically important to hold the dialogue within the territory of the Congo. My third and final point relates to civilian components and humanitarian need. The most important matter before us at this stage is certainly the preparedness of the United Nations. The Secretary- General has been keeping us informed about the requirements for the third phase, starting more elaborately with his seventh report (S/2001/373). In his present report too he draws attention to the need for considerable expansion of the civilian components of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC).”

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