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1. “This Organization will have a vital role in maintaining progress in East Timor towards an effective administration and full independence for the first time after four centuries of external rule. At this critical time, we cannot be seen to diminish our responsibility and commitment to this capacity- building process. The Irish Government supports the recent report of the Secretary-General and agrees with his assessment that a premature withdrawal of the international presence could have a destabilizing effect in a number of crucial areas. We agree that the United Nations must remain engaged in East Timor in order to protect the major achievements so far realized, and we believe that a substantial international presence will be necessary up to and after independence.”

   2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

2. “The Permanent Representative of Belgium will later make a statement on behalf of the European Union; Ireland agrees fully with that statement. Ireland applauds the dignity and integrity with which the Timorese people performed their most recent collective act of self-determination: the national elections in August. They have drawn strength from international support to create their own new political dispensation. Next 20 May, they will join together in formally declaring and celebrating their independence. We will all wish to share in the joy and hope for the future which will be born on that occasion. The United Nations has helped a nation to rise to its feet, but we must walk with it a bit longer before returning home.”

   2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

3. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Ireland. I welcome Mr. Vieira de Mello here today and express my deep appreciation for his personal commitment, and that of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), to assisting in the transition of East Timor and to developing detailed plans for the future United Nations presence there. I thank Mr. Karlsson of the World Bank and Mr. Diabre of the United Nations Development Programme for their useful and informative interventions. I welcome in particular Mr. Alkatiri, Mr. Borges and Mr. de Araujo. Like them and the brave people they represent, Ireland warmly anticipates the day when, instead of being visitors in the Security Council, East Timor will take its rightful place in the General Assembly of this world Organization.”

   2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

4. “I thank colleagues for both the substance and the brevity of their contributions this morning. As many as 20 speakers remain for this afternoon, so I shall ask for continued cooperation in that regard.”

   2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

5. “A number of speakers remain on the list. With the concurrence of the members of the Council, I will suspend the meeting now. The Council will resume the discussion of this item at 3 pm. The meeting was suspended at 1.25 pm.”

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6. “I intend to suspend the meeting at 1.15 pm. and to recommence at 3.00 p.m., so we have time for one or two more speakers before we suspend for lunch.”

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7. “The representative of Singapore wishes to take the floor on a point of clarification with regard to his earlier statement. With the concurrence of the members of the Council, I propose to give him the floor now.”

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8. “Thank you, indeed, Mr. Alkatiri for those excellent remarks. We wish you well. I now give the floor to Mr. Mats Karlsson.”

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9. “I wish to thank Mr. Vieira de Mello for his comprehensive briefing and his kind words addressed to me, which I appreciate. As there is no list of speakers for this meeting, I invite Council members who wish to take the floor to so indicate to the secretariat as from now. I now give the floor to Mr. Mari Alkatiri, Chief Minister of the Second Transitional Government of East Timor.”

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10. “I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to a letter dated 30 October 2001 from the Secretary-General transmitting a letter from the Speaker of the Constituent Assembly of East Timor, photocopies of which are before the members of the Council. At this meeting the Security Council will hear a briefing from Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, Special Representative and Transitional Administrator for East Timor. I now give the floor to Mr. Vieira de Mello.”

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11. “I invite Mr. Karlsson to take a seat at the Council table. 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. Zephirin Diabre, Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Diabre 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 Transitional Administration in East Timor, document S/2001/983 and Corr.1.”

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12. “Vieira de Mello to take a seat at the Council table. 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. Mari Alkatiri, Chief Minister of the Second Transitional Government of East Timor. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Alkatiri to take a seat at the Council table. 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. Mats Karlsson, Vice President, External Affairs and United Nations Affairs, of the World Bank. There being no objection, it is so decided.”

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13. “Serbini (Brunei Darussalam), Mr. Ouch Borith (Cambodia), Mr. Naidu (Fiji), Mr. Thayeb (Indonesia), Mr. Akasaka (Japan), Mr. Hasmy (Malaysia), Mr. Navarrete (Mexico), Mr. Dos Santos (Mozambique), Mr. MacKay (New Zealand), Mr. Donigi (Papua New Guinea), Mr. Manalo (Philippines), Mr. Seixas da Costa (Portugal), Mr. Sun Joun-yung (Republic of Korea), and Mr. Kasemsarn (Thailand) took the seats reservedfor them at the Side of the Council Chamber. The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, Special Representative and Transitional Administrator for East Timor. It is so decided. I invite Mr.”

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14. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Fiji, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Mozambique, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Portugal, the Republic of Korea and Thailand 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. Dauth (Australia), Mr. de Ruyt (Belgium), Mr. Fonseca (Brazil), Mr.”

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15. “"The Security Council remains actively seized of the matter and expresses its willingness to consider, as appropriate, the gender dimensions of armed conflict in carrying out its responsibility of maintaining international peace and security under the Charter of the United Nations." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2001/31. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.45 am.”

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16. “The Council also urges the Secretary- General to appoint women as Special Representatives and Envoys to pursue good offices on his behalf in accordance with his strategic plan of action (A/49/587, para. 2). "The Security Council recognizes the need to implement fully international humanitarian and human rights law that protects the rights of civilians, including women and girls, during and after conflicts and calls on all parties to armed conflicts to take special measures to protect women and girls from gender-based violence and all other forms of violence.”

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17. “"The Security Council notes with satisfaction that the Secretary-General's study requested under paragraph 16 of its resolution 1325 (2000) on the impact of armed conflict on women and girls, the role of women in peace- building and the gender dimensions of peace processes and conflict resolution is under way and welcomes the coordinated comprehensive input of the United Nations and all the relevant agencies, funds and programmes of the United Nations system and looks forward to its review. "The Security Council is concerned that there are still no women appointed as Special Representatives or Special Envoys of the Secretary-General to peace missions, and urges Member States to redouble their efforts to nominate women candidates to the Secretary- General.”

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18. “"It also welcomes the practical efforts, including the preparation of complementary reports, already made by the United Nations and its agencies, funds, programmes and regional bodies, in particular those participating in the Administrative Committee on Coordination (ACC) Inter-agency Task Force on Women, Peace and Security to implement all aspects of resolution 1325 (2000), as well as the timely issuance of the publication 'Gender Perspective in Disarmament', which gives a clear indication of ways in which women can be fully involved and the benefits to the parties concerned.”

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19. “"The Security Council renews its support for gender-sensitive training guidelines and material on the protection, rights and the particular needs of women, as well as on the importance of involving women in all peacekeeping and peace-building measures. The Council calls upon all troop-contributing countries to include these elements in their national training programmes for peacekeepers. "The Council welcomes the specific proposals made by the Secretary-General aimed at strengthening the Best Practices Unit of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations with the appointment of gender advisers at sufficiently senior levels.”

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20. “"The Security Council underscores the importance of promoting an active and visible policy of mainstreaming a gender perspective in all policies and programmes while addressing armed conflicts, in particular peacekeeping operations in keeping with the statement of the President of the Security Council on 8 March 2000. "The Council therefore reiterates its request the Secretary-General to include, where appropriate, in his reporting to the Security Council, progress in gender mainstreaming throughout United Nations peacekeeping missions and on other aspects relating to women and girls. It expresses its intention to give full consideration to these reports and to take appropriate action. The Council also reaffirms its call for the inclusion of gender components, as appropriate, in peacekeeping operations.”

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21. “"The Council further reaffirms its strong support for increasing the role of women in decision-making with regard to conflict prevention and resolution and renews its call on States to include women in the negotiation and implementation of peace accords, constitutions and strategies for resettlement and rebuilding and to take measures to support local women's groups and indigenous processes for conflict resolution. In this regard it recognizes the efforts of the Mano River Women's Peace Network in facilitating peace and dialogue in the Mano River Union region. It is also encouraged by the inclusion of women in the political decision-making bodies in Burundi, Somalia and in East Timor.”

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22. “The Security Council will now continue its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: to "The Security Council reaffirms its commitment to the implementation of its resolution 1325 (2000) of 31 October 2000 and welcomes the efforts by the United Nations system, Member States, civil society organizations and other relevant actors in promoting the equal participation and full involvement of women in the maintenance and promotion of peace and security and in implementing the provisions of resolution 1325 (2000).”

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23. “"The Security Council remains seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2001/30. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.40 am.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4401 (2001) · source

24. “"The effort to achieve the objectives stated in sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) above should have a focus in the region and include close interaction with IGAD and its Partners Forum (IPF), the Organization of African Unity/African Union, the League of Arab States and the Security Council; (Vi) Intensify, through urgent contacts with donor countries and relevant non- governmental organizations, the efforts for humanitarian and development assistance in Somalia; and (vii) Submit reports, at least every four months, on the situation in Somalia and the efforts to promote the peace process, including updates on the scope and contingency planning for launching a peace- building mission for Somalia. The next report, due on 31 January 2002, should provide an update on the activities undertaken pursuant to paragraphs (i) to (vi) above.”

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25. “"The Security Council requests the Secretary-General to take the following steps in support of the peace process in Somalia: (i) Dispatch a headquarters-led inter- agency mission to carry out a comprehensive assessment, based on the existing general United Nations standards, of the security situation in Somalia, including in Mogadishu; (ii) Prepare proposals for how the United Nations may further assist in the demobilization of militia members, and the training of police personnel from the Transitional National Government; (iii) Invite donors to make contributions to the trust fund for peace-building in Somalia, to be put in place as proposed in the 19 December 2000 report of the Secretary- General (S/2000/12ll), with a View to facilitating targeted activities in line with proposals developed pursuant to paragraph (ii) above; (iv) Consider the scope for adjustments, as appropriate, to the mandate for the United Nations Political Office for Somalia; (v) Consult all concerned on finding practical and constructive ways of achieving the following objectives: (a) promoting coherency of policy approaches towards Somalia and consolidating support for peace and reconciliation in the country; (b) facilitating exchange of information; and (c) finding ways and means of drawing attention to Somalia's needs related to national reconciliation and development.”

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26. “The Council calls on Member States to respond urgently and generously to the United Nations Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal for 2001, for which only 16 per cent of the identified needs have been financially provided thus far.”

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27. “Noting that problems in livestock exports have also been a major influence in worsening the economic and humanitarian situation, the Council calls on all States and on all authorities within Somalia to cooperate in efforts to allow the resumption of such exports. "The Security Council notes with satisfaction that the United Nations, the Red Cross movement and non-governmental organizations continue to provide humanitarian and development assistance to all areas of Somalia. The Council calls upon all parties in Somalia to respect fully the security and safety of personnel of the United Nations, the International Committee of the Red Cross and non- governmental organizations, and to guarantee their complete freedom of movement and access throughout Somalia.”

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28. “In this context, the Council condemns the leaders of those armed factions who remain outside the peace process and continue to be obstacles to peace and stability in Somalia. "The Security Council expresses concern about the humanitarian situation in Somalia, in particular in southern areas and in the Bay, Bakool, Gedo and Hiran regions, due to the expected food insecurity and lack of rainfall in the October-December period. It draws attention to the urgent need for international assistance, inter alia, in covering food and water shortfalls, thereby also combating potentially further destabilizing stress migration and prevalence of disease.”

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29. “It reiterates its condemnation of the attack on 27 March 2001 on the compound of Medecins sans frontieres in Mogadishu and the subsequent abduction of international personnel, and demands that those responsible be brought to justice. The Council notes that these attacks were launched at the same time as the consideration of a possible United Nations peace-building mission for Somalia. "The Council emphasizes that no measure of violence can alleviate the plight of the Somali people or bring stability, peace or security to their country. It calls for an immediate end to all acts of violence in Somalia. Deliberate acts of violence should not be allowed to prevent the rehabilitation of Somalia's governing structures and the restoration of the rule of law throughout the country.”

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30. “"The Security Council calls on all States and other actors to comply scrupulously with the arms embargo established by resolution 733 (1992) of 23 January 1992. The Council insists that all States, in particular those of the region, should not interfere in the internal affairs of Somalia. Such interference could jeopardize the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Somalia. "The Security Council insists that the territory of Somalia should not be used to undermine stability in the subregion. "The Security Council strongly condemns the attack of 13 October 2001 on a police station in Mogadishu, in which a number of officers and civilians were killed.”

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31. “"The Security Council calls on the concerned States in the Horn of Africa to contribute constructively to the peace efforts in Somalia. It emphasizes that the situation in Somalia and the objective of long-term regional stability can most effectively be addressed if neighbouring States play a positive role, including in the process of rebuilding national institutions in Somalia. "The Security Council acknowledges Djibouti's major contribution to the Arta peace process and welcomes its continued role in this regard. It encourages the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the Organization of African Unity/African Union and the League of Arab States to enhance their efforts to promote peace in Somalia.”

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32. “"The Security Council expresses its support for the Transitional National Government's ongoing efforts to enhance security in the Mogadishu area and to make operational the National Commission for Reconciliation and Property Settlement, which should be independent, as foreseen in the Transitional National Charter. The Council emphasizes the necessity for efforts against international terrorism in accordance with resolution 1373 (2001) of 28 September 2001 and welcomes the stated intention of the Transitional National Government to take steps in this regard. The Council urges the international community, including through the Counter-Terrorism Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), to provide assistance to Somalia for the implementation of the aforementioned resolution.”

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33. “It urges the Transitional National Government, political and traditional leaders and factions in Somalia to make every effort to complete, without preconditions, the peace and reconciliation process through dialogue and involvement of all parties in a spirit of mutual accommodation and tolerance. It calls on all parties to refrain from actions that undermine the Arta peace process. The Council emphasizes that while the search for a national solution continues, unwavering attention must be paid to achieving local political settlements as well.”

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34. “"The Security Council reiterates its support for the outcome of the Arta peace conference, the establishment of the Transitional National Assembly and the Transitional National Government. It encourages the Transitional National Government to continue, in the spirit of constructive dialogue, the process of engaging all groups in the country, including in the north- eastern and north-western areas, with a view to preparing for the installation of permanent governance arrangements through the democratic process. "The Security Council believes that the Arta peace process continues to be the most viable basis for peace and national reconciliation in Somalia.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4401 (2001) · source

35. “Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Somalia, document S/200l/963. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council, having considered the report of the Secretary-General of ll October 2001 (S/200l/963) and having held a public meeting on 19 October 2001 (S/PV.4392 and S/PV.4392 resumption l), reaffirms its commitment to a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the situation in Somalia, consistent with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and bearing in mind its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Somalia.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4401 (2001) · source

36. “I would like to welcome some parliamentary colleagues from Ireland who are attending this meeting. They are members of the Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee: the Chairman, Des O'Malley, members Michael O'Kennedy, Jim O'Keefe, Michael D. Higgins, Ben Briscoe and Liam Elward, and the Secretary of the Committee, Liam Kniff. I am delighted that they are able to join us today on this historic occasion for Ireland. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in Somalia Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Somalia (S/2001/963) The President: The Security Council will now continue its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

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