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2001-01-18
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2001-08-02
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  1. “These combined changes have an effect not only on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, but on the stability and prosperity of the region as a whole. We urge the Governments concerned to continue working towards a peaceful settlement based on democratic principles and full respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the equality of all citizens and national communities. Of course, the resolution of the difficulties in Kosovo entails a lengthy process of reconciliation and rebuilding. It is important, therefore, that appropriate legal channels be found for the speedy release of Kosovar Albanian political prisoners, and that amnesty be put in place for those detainees who did not bear arms during the conflict in Kosovo.”

    2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source

  2. “Haekkerup will take account of these, and we appreciate the caution and desire for consultation he expressed when he was in New York last December. I would, at this point, like to join our partners in the European Union and others in this Chamber in welcoming the programme of democratization in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia begun by President Kostunica. We have already declared our support for President Kostunica, following his victory in the elections last September. The outcome of the Serbian elections on 23 December last confirmed the choice of the democratic option. We are now beginning to see positive signs of the radical transformation initiated and maintained by the Democratic Opposition of Serbia.”

    2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source

  3. “Bernard Kouchner, who has just completed his work as Special Representative of the Secretary- General and head of UNMIK. We are all grateful for the energy and determination which Mr. Kouchner brought to this extremely difficult job. We welcome Mr. Hans Haekkerup, who has now taken up duty in Kosovo, and offer him our full support. Chief among Mr. Haekerrup's tasks will be establishing the legal framework for Kosovo-wide elections. While it is indeed desirable to proceed rapidly, we must be careful to ensure that certain objectives are met in advance: the results of the local elections must be fully implemented, and preparations must be completed in the areas of voter registration, education and information. Ireland has no doubt that Mr.”

    2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source

  4. “Like the United Kingdom, we commend the sensible restraint shown by the Serbian and Yugoslav regular forces in the face of this situation, as well as the commitment of the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to respect the provisions of resolution 1244 (1999) and the Military-Technical Agreement. We believe that full implementation of resolution 1244 (1999) must remain the aim of the international community in Kosovo. Ireland continues to be greatly concerned with the humanitarian situation in the region. It is essential that progress be made towards facilitating the return by Kosovo Serbs and others to their homes and reversing the effects of the wide-scale devastation in the region. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr.”

    2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source

  5. “While certain objectives remain to be achieved, such as the UNMIK mine programme, aspects of the emergency humanitarian assistance programme and implementation of the recommendations of the UNMIK Department of Justice, Ireland is pleased with the general progress made to date. However, while the overall security situation has improved, we, like our partners in the European Union, are concerned about the ongoing ethnically and politically motivated violence in the Presevo Valley area of southern Serbia, and particularly in the ground safety zone. We strongly condemn the use of violence by armed groups, which endangers the overall security of the region. Ireland supports the efforts of UNMIK and KFOR in addressing the situation, including the recent arrest of presumed terrorists.”

    2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source

  6. “Like him, Ireland looks forward to the peoples ofthis region joining us in what he described earlier today as a united Europe, whole and free. We have studied with great interest the most recent report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Kosovo, and we have listened with interest to the comprehensive briefing Mr. Guehenno gave this morning, for which we would like to thank him. We welcome the progress made in Kosovo in the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). With the help of the Mission, an interim administration has been successfully established, municipal elections have been held in a democratic and peaceful manner, and substantial reconstruction is under way.”

    2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source

  7. “The United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) has been working closely with the Kosovo Force (KFOR), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the European Union, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and other organizations to achieve the objectives laid out in Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). Ireland is pleased that it has been able to contribute personnel to these important missions, and we salute all those who have served in Kosovo in the name of peace. It is perhaps not inappropriate on this occasion to pay tribute to the personal contribution of Ambassador Holbrooke to the efforts of the international community in the western Balkans.”

    2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source

  8. “I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for calling this open meeting today. Ireland associates itself fully with everything in the statement which will be delivered by Ambassador Schori of Sweden, as representative of the presidency of the European Union. I would like to take the opportunity of this meeting to highlight a number of issues which Ireland, as an incoming member of the Security Council, considers to be of particular significance. Ireland acknowledges the combined efforts of the international community in relation to Kosovo.”

    2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source