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first: 2000-02-09
most recent: 2004-06-14
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“We encourage the Secretary-General, Under-Secretary- General Egeland and other key actors in the United Nations system to continue the dialogue on how United Nations organs can better work together with States to promote protection and to present country-specific recommendations for the Council's consideration.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source
“The United States believes that solutions to the problem of the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons must be practical and effective. My country strongly supports arms export and import controls, including strict regulation of arms brokers, restraint in trade to regions of conflict, strict observance and enforcement of Security Council embargoes, destruction of excess weapons, and measures to ensure the security of arms stockpiles. Member States bear the primary responsibility to ensure that legal exports are not diverted into illicit arms flows or used to commit human rights abuses. They are responsible for meeting their obligations under international law. In closing, the United States reiterates support for the efforts made by the United Nations to protect civilians from the dangers arising from armed conflict.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source
“Darfur also highlights issues related to refugees and internally displaced persons and the special needs of women and children, which the Secretary-General raised in his report. The opportunity for more peacekeeping operations can increase the likelihood of mitigating the impact of a conflict on civilians. However, there is a strain on capacity and on budgets. We need to ensure that, even with the strains on the system, United Nations personnel always live up the highest standards. In regard to the disturbing abuses committed by United Nations personnel, my country welcomes the Secretary-General's bulletin on special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse, and looks at that bulletin as a step in the right direction towards addressing the problem.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source
“There have been serious problems with humanitarian aid and workers being allowed into Darfur, although the Government of Sudan's decision to waive visa and permit requirements has started to improve conditions. Unfortunately, the Government continues to deny release of vehicles needed by humanitarian relief agencies. It has also, in some cases, denied release of the radio equipment needed for workers to securely deploy to remote areas to deliver aid. In addition, the Government has delayed food shipments from Port Sudan, potentially to the point of making the food useless. These bureaucratic obstructions, in conjunction with the beginning of the rainy season, make it imperative that the aid community stockpile food and supplies.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source
“Much depends, however, not on what we say or do here, but on what Governments do to protect their own people or to allow others to help. As the Secretary-General's report notes, the ongoing crisis in Darfur is profoundly affecting civilians: 30,000 have already died; 125,000 have become refugees; and another 1 million have been internally displaced. The situation in Darfur has rightly been called the greatest humanitarian disaster today. The situation there illustrates the importance of several of the areas the Secretary-General highlighted as needing continuing focus: humanitarian access, security of humanitarian personnel, refugees and internally displaced persons, women's and children's issues, and small arms and light weapons.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source
“We welcome the Secretary-General's report, and I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Egeland for his excellent briefing this morning. It paints a disturbing picture that we know all too well. Safeguarding civilians from the devastating effects of armed conflict is fundamental to the precepts of the United Nations Charter. Our fondest wish would be that the international community could more effectively protect civilians from dangers arising from military operations. There is much that we can do to achieve that goal. The international community is improving its efforts, and we welcome again the Secretary-General's report in that regard. The Secretary-General and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs have provided us with a useful status report of the current situation and good direction for the way ahead.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source
“We agree that, to that end - and not for the purpose of affording recognition or assisting secession - the Security Council should give a strong lead to all States to cooperate, both bilaterally and in international bodies, to eliminate unnecessary restrictions and barriers that have the effect of isolating Turkish Cypriots and impeding their development. We concur with the Secretary-General's assessment that such a move is consistent with Security Council resolutions 541 (1983) and 550 (1984). We look forward to strong Security Council action in support of the Secretary-General and the recommendations contained in his report.”
2004-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4989 (2004) · source
“Prime Minister Erdogan kept his commitment to be one step ahead in the efforts for a solution, and in fact it was the change of policy engineered by the Government of Turkey that made this year's peace effort possible. With the Secretary-General, we appreciate Greece's support for his efforts, including specifically for his final settlement plan as well. As the report states, Turkish Cypriots have, with their "yes" vote on 24 April, clearly and convincingly come out in favour of the reunification of Cyprus in a bicommunal, bizonal federation. We support the Secretary-General's recommendation in paragraph 93 of the report that members of the Security Council should encourage the Turkish Cypriots and Turkey to remain committed to the goal of reunification.”
2004-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4989 (2004) · source
“We agree with the report that the way ahead to a settlement is for the Greek Cypriots to articulate, with clarity and finality, concerns that they have indicated regarding implementation of the settlement plan and its security provisions. Only when they have been articulated can such concerns be addressed by the Secretary-General and by the Security Council, where we stand willing to play a constructive role. We support the report's assessment that Turkey and the Turkish Cypriots have done everything possible to reach a Cyprus settlement. We share the Secretary-General's appreciation for the efforts of Turkish Cypriot community leader Talat, both in the talks and in the run-up to the referenda. As the report says, the Turkish Government gave strong support to the Secretary-General's efforts to reach a solution.”
2004-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4989 (2004) · source
“We deeply appreciate the even-handed work of the Secretary- General and of his Special Adviser, Alvaro de Soto, in the search for peace on Cyprus, and we welcome and support the Secretary-General's objective, balanced and accurate report. We wholeheartedly support the conclusions and recommendations contained in that report. We agree with the report's conclusion that the rejection of the Secretary-General's settlement plan by the Greek Cypriot electorate raises fundamental questions regarding their commitment to a bizonal, bicommunal federal solution of the Cyprus problem. We support both the report's suggestion that Greek Cypriots may wish to reflect on that matter and the conclusion that, if they remain committed to such a solution, that needs to be demonstrated not just by words, but by action.”
2004-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4989 (2004) · source
“We regret that, owing to the results of the referenda - specifically, the Greek Cypriot rejection of the United Nations plan - the territorial transfer envisioned to occur under the plan has not been realized. That would have resulted in the peaceful transfer of areas in which UNFICYP has dealt with, and must continue to deal with, violations of the military status quo, such as in Strovilia. I would also like to take this opportunity to say a few words regarding the Secretary-General's report on his mission of good offices in Cyprus (S/2004/437). We regret the results of the 24 April referenda on the United Nations settlement plan, which represent a missed historic opportunity for peace.”
2004-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4989 (2004) · source
“It should be clear that the appropriate action for the Council will be to adopt a new mandate for UNFICYP in the light of the Secretary-General's recommendations. Resources for peacekeeping operations are under strain, as the demand for United Nations peacekeeping has risen significantly in recent years. The Council must be willing to review ongoing peacekeeping operations to make changes as required by new circumstances in order to be a responsible steward of peacekeeping resources and to sustain support for new peacekeeping operations. This resolution also addresses remaining restrictions on UNFICYP's operations by Turkish and Turkish Cypriot forces.”
2004-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4989 (2004) · source
“Recent significant developments in Cyprus, including the results of the referenda on the Secretary-General's peace plan and the entry of Cyprus into the European Union, have fundamentally changed the situation in Cyprus and necessitate a critical examination of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) and of the need for the UNFICYP mission. We welcome the Secretary-General's commitment to provide recommendations on UNFICYP'S mandate, size and concept of operations within three months. We also look forward to recommendations regarding future funding of UNFICYP. The United States voted in favour of this resolution because it articulates a timeline by which the Council will act upon those recommendations.”
2004-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4989 (2004) · source
“They also supported the African Union as it assumes the leading role in the monitoring mission which is now being sent to the Darfur region to supervise the ceasefire agreement. They pledged their countries' assistance in ending the conflicts in Sudan and in providing humanitarian aid to those in need, and called on all parties to the conflicts in Sudan to commit themselves to respecting the right of all Sudanese to live in peace and dignity. They concluded by looking to the United Nations to lead the international effort to avert a major disaster and to work together to achieve that end.”
2004-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4988 (2004) · source
“They welcomed the N'Djamena ceasefire agreement of 8 April and the announcement on 20 May by the Government of the Sudan that restrictions on humanitarian access will be eased. However, there are continuing reports of gross violations of human rights, many with an ethnic dimension. They called on parties to the conflict to immediately and fully respect the ceasefire, allow unimpeded humanitarian access to all those in need and create the conditions for the displaced to return safely to their homes. They called especially on the Sudanese Government to disarm immediately the Janjaweed and other armed groups which are responsible for massive human rights violations in Darfur. They called on the conflict parties to address the roots of the Darfur conflict and to seek a political solution.”
2004-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4988 (2004) · source
“I would just like to draw the attention of Council members to the statement issued yesterday by the leaders of the Group of Eight, in which they warmly welcomed the 26 May signing by the Government of the Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement of protocols on power-sharing, on Abyei, and on the two areas of the Southern Blue Nile and the Nuba Mountains. They urged the parties to reach a final and comprehensive agreement that includes a timetable and security arrangements as quickly as possible, and hoped that that agreement and its faithful implementation will end one of the world's most painful conflicts and begin a new era of Sudanese peace and prosperity. They also expressed their grave concern over the humanitarian, human rights and political crisis in Darfur.”
2004-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4988 (2004) · source
“It is clear that the Palestinian Authority has not taken serious action to address this threat or to put an end to terrorist acts, as it is obligated to do under the road map. Because these issues are not addressed in the resolution, the United States abstained.”
2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4972 (2004) · source
“We intend to consult immediately with the relevant parties, which include Israel, the Palestinians and the Government of Egypt, about effective ways to move forward against the smuggling of arms into Gaza and terrorist activities there, so as to create the best possible conditions on the ground, leading toward the disengagement that we continue to favour. While we are clearly concerned about Israel's operations in Gaza, including the demolition of homes of innocent Palestinians and the deaths of Palestinian civilians, we could not vote in favour of this resolution because we do not believe it addresses sufficiently the context of the recent events in Gaza. It is clear that Palestinian terrorists have been smuggling weapons into Gaza through tunnels in Rafah.”
2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4972 (2004) · source
“The road map calls upon the Palestinian Authority to "declare an unequivocal end to violence and terrorism and undertake visible efforts on the ground to arrest, disrupt, and restrain individuals and groups conducting and planning violent acts on Israelis anywhere" (5/2003/529, annex, p. 3), and to begin "sustained, targeted, and effective operations aimed at confronting all those engaged in terror and dismantlement of terrorist capabilities and infrastructure" (ibid.). We have urged the Israeli Government to exercise maximum restraint now. All parties should find a reason to calm the situation.”
2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4972 (2004) · source
“We deeply regret the loss of life among innocent Palestinian civilians today in Gaza. While we believe that Israel has the right to act to defend itself and its citizens, we do not see that its operations in Gaza in the past few days serve the purposes of peace and security. They have worsened the humanitarian situation and have resulted in confrontations between Israeli forces and Palestinians, and have not, we believe, enhanced Israel's security. We note that the Government of Israel has expressed its deep regret for what it called a tragic event. These events, in fact, serve as a grim reminder of the wisdom of Israel disengaging from Gaza and having its security presence replaced by reformed Palestinian security forces that will and must themselves act to stop smuggling and halt terrorism.”
2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4972 (2004) · source
“In due course over the next several weeks, this Council will consider and act on a draft resolution that reflects upcoming milestones in Iraq's political transition. We are at a critical juncture in Iraq's history. 30 June will mark a vital step towards realizing the goal of an independent, democratic and stable Iraq at peace with itself and its neighbours. Now is the time for the Security Council and the international community to come together in support of Iraq and its people.”
2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4971 (2004) · source
“The ISG has already noted numerous violations of United Nations sanctions in activities that Saddam Hussein's regime should have reported to the United Nations under the requirements of Security Council resolutions, but did not. The ISG has uncovered illicit Iraqi procurement efforts aimed at obtaining dual-use material in contravention of United Nations sanctions and has noted extensive efforts, continuing into 2003, to deceive United Nations inspectors. The ISG has also identified Iraqi research programmes with potential applications in a variety of weapons of mass destruction programmes. Finally, the ISG is working to determine Saddam's strategic intentions with respect to weapons of mass destruction and the United Nations inspection regime. In conclusion, I wish to say a final word.”
2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4971 (2004) · source
“Last, I note that the Iraqi Board of Supreme Audit has collected, centralized and safeguarded oil for food documents in preparation for its own investigation of the programme and has signalled its readiness to assist the United Nations and other investigations into alleged abuses. On disarmament, the Iraq Survey Group (ISG) continues its work to search for and eliminate Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, prohibited missile delivery systems and related infrastructure. It remains premature to draw final conclusions. The ISG has much work to do, including following up on continuing and frequent reports of hidden weapons caches.”
2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4971 (2004) · source
“In the three northern governorates of Dahuk, Arbil and As-Sulaymaniyah, the Office of Project Coordination has provided technical expertise and disbursed funds to continue over 100 priority projects in power, agriculture, health, education and construction. Capacity-building and technical support programmes have been initiated over the past several months in relevant Iraqi ministries to improve Iraqi capabilities to procure essential items and monitor incoming oil for food shipments. This will help ensure that the Iraqis will be able to manage remaining oil for food contracts and projects when the coordination centre and the Office of Project Coordination are phased out with the 30 June transfer of authority to a sovereign Iraq.”
2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4971 (2004) · source
“The plan is to select seven commissioners through a careful review process. As its name suggests, the commission will be independent and non-partisan. Although progress is excellent, we continue to face a very tight time line. The United Nations leading involvement in helping Iraqis to prepare for elections has been and will remain vital to Iraq's political transition. Let me now turn to the oil for food programme. Iraq continues to receive goods purchased under the programme, and the coordination centre established as the Coalition Provisional Authority took responsibility for remaining programme contracts following the end of the programme continues to oversee the shipment of food and other humanitarian supplies remaining in the oil for food pipeline.”
2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4971 (2004) · source
“Of course, a key milestone in Iraq's political transition will be the establishment of a Government chosen by democratic elections. There is substantial progress being made with regard to the electoral process. The United Nations electoral assistance team headed by Carina Pirelli has a productive working relationship with Iraqi and CPA officials. They are working with the Iraqis on developing the three main pillars of the electoral system: an independent election commission, an agreement on electoral modalities and a political parties law. Miss Pirelli recently reported that preparations for the establishment of an independent election commission are in good shape. A nationwide nomination process, endorsed by the Governing Council and open to all Iraqis to select the commissioners, is now under way in all 18 governorates.”
2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4971 (2004) · source
“Ambassador Brahimi returned to Iraq at the beginning of this month to continue wide-ranging consultations with the Iraqi people, with the objective of identifying an interim Government for the period through elections that will have the respect and support of the Iraqi people. Those consultations are ongoing. The interim Government will be the governing authority of a sovereign Iraq on 30 June. Many Iraqis have expressed their desire to have limits on the authorities of this interim Government, reflecting their view that some issues are best left to an elected Iraqi Government for decision. We note that it is for Iraqis to decide what those limits might be in the context of the consultative process led by Ambassador Brahimi.”
2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4971 (2004) · source
“In response, the Secretary-General dispatched his Special Adviser, Ambassador Brahimi, to Iraq in early April. In Ambassador Brahimi's subsequent report to this Council on 27 April, he outlined a proposal for the interim Government to include a president, two deputy presidents, a prime minister, a council of ministers who would report to the prime minister, and an advisory body. He also noted the linkage between security and the political process in that security remains essential for the process to be completed, while the political process itself would make a "powerful contribution" to security.”
2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4971 (2004) · source
“The Transitional Administrative Law also codifies that national elections for the transitional National Assembly shall be held no later than 31 January 2005, but if possible by the end of December of this year, and that the drafting of a permanent constitution shall be completed no later than 15 August 2005, with the transition to a constitutionally elected Iraqi Government taking place by 31 December 2005 . I note in this context that the elected transitional Government will have the right and the authority to modify provisions of the Transitional Administrative Law if it so chooses. In March, the Iraqi Governing Council invited the United Nations to provide assistance and advice to the Iraqi people in the formation of the interim Iraqi Government. The Coalition Provisional Authority fully supported the Governing Council's invitation.”
2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4971 (2004) · source
“Let me now speak a bit about advancing Iraqi efforts to restore and establish national and local institutions for representative government. Just after our last report, in February, the Governing Council approved the Transitional Administrative Law, which will serve as the legal basis for the Iraqi interim and transitional Governments until a permanent constitution is ratified. Among its key provisions, the Transitional Administrative Law provides for equal rights for all Iraqis, without regard to gender, sect, opinion, belief, nationality, religion or origin. It confirms Iraq as a single State with federal structures, affirms civilian control of Iraq's security services and affirms the independence of the judiciary.”
2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4971 (2004) · source
“Coordination and consultative arrangements will be established between the multinational force and the sovereign interim Government of Iraq. The fight against terror and for Iraq's security and stability will be a shared fight. Finally, we must expand international security forces to support the return of United Nations international personnel to Iraq. We are working to establish a unit within the multinational force under unified command to provide dedicated security for United Nations personnel and facilities in Iraq. The ability of the United Nations to continue its vital role in assisting Iraqis to prepare for elections depends on its security. We urge the international community to participate in this important task.”
2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4971 (2004) · source
“A Ministry of Defence, a Ministry of Interior and a Ministerial Committee on National Security have been established. Building an effective Iraqi civilian chain of command to lead Iraqi security forces will remain a key priority and an essential element of our multinational partnership. At the same time, there is equal need for effective judicial and correctional systems. Faced with the violent elements I have just described, continued multinational force operations after 30 June will be necessary to ensure Iraq's security and progress in its political transition. We recognize the need for a close partnership with the Iraqi people and Iraqi forces, as expressed in the Transitional Administrative Law, and we will build on such a relationship.”
2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4971 (2004) · source
“As we reported to the Security Council on security structures in some detail just one month ago, I will not describe each of the elements of the Iraqi security forces again today. More than 210,000 Iraqi citizens are serving in various components of the Iraqi security forces now contributing to the security and stability of Iraq. While the number of Iraqi security forces has steadily increased, numbers alone do not tell the full story. The response of the various Iraqi security forces in April was uneven, and we are focused on improving the quality and leadership of those forces. With our assistance, Iraqis have made important progress in building the national security institutions that will be essential for an Iraqi Government to provide law and order.”
2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4971 (2004) · source
“The security situation in the months since our report under resolution 1511 (2003) has been particularly difficult. The multinational force is on the offensive against former regime elements and foreign terrorists in Fallujah and Ramadi. Multinational force troops are capturing those who have perpetrated attacks and those who are plotting future acts of violence. The multinational force has been involved in responding to the deplorable string of kidnappings and is also taking action to stop the lawlessness instigated by Muqtada Al-Sadr and his Mahdi militia in Baghdad and southern Iraq. These groups cannot be allowed to deprive Iraqis of their hopes for the future. We expect that violent elements will make a concerted effort to disrupt the transition and to destabilize Iraq as we approach 30 June.”
2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4971 (2004) · source
“The overwhelming majority of United States service members conduct themselves in strict accordance with the international law of armed conflict, and they represent the United States honourably. But democracy demands that those who abuse authority be brought to justice. On 16 April, the United States provided a comprehensive report to the Security Council, pursuant to resolution 1511 (2003) and on behalf of the multinational force, regarding efforts and progress in the provision of security and stability. The multinational force, including the Iraqi armed forces and the Iraqi Civil Defence Corps under its command, remains dedicated to its tasks: stability operations, reconstruction efforts, civil affairs training and the important job of training Iraqi security forces.”
2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4971 (2004) · source
“United States forces in Iraq are required to operate in accordance with the Geneva Conventions, and this is an obligation we take very seriously. Immediate steps have been taken to reinforce existing military policies to ensure that United States forces understand, are fully trained in and adhere to these standards. The United States is committed to providing the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) access to detainees held by the United States in Iraq, and we have worked with the ICRC since the beginning of the occupation. United States military authorities have investigated matters brought to their attention by the ICRC, and they will continue to work with the ICRC in the future. As President Bush has said, free countries confront such abuses openly and directly.”
2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4971 (2004) · source
“President Bush has strongly condemned and apologized for those abuses and has made clear that all those responsible will be held fully accountable. The United States is taking steps to ensure that actions like this are not repeated. Our military has instituted a comprehensive review of policies and procedures throughout the prisons in Iraq, and several investigations are under way. Our system of justice is moving swiftly to address these abuses. To date, the United States has charged seven military personnel with criminal offences and has relieved two officers of command. The first criminal trial was held today. A number of investigations remain open and are proceeding. All allegations of mistreatment are being thoroughly investigated. Transparent and fair judicial processes will determine guilt, and those convicted will be punished.”
2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4971 (2004) · source
“Nonetheless there remains a great deal of difficult work ahead. To those who will challenge and test the new interim Government, we must make clear that our commitment remains strong to see Iraq through a successful political transition to a democratic constitutional Government. The indiscriminate targeting of the Iraqi people and members of the international community by criminal elements, including foreign terrorists, will not erode our resolve. Before I move on to the details of my report on the implementation of resolution 1483 (2003), I think it appropriate to address the abuse of Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib. We have seen the pictures. They depict shameful acts that stain the honour and the reputation of the United States. Our Government and the people of the United States stand with the rest of the world in shock and disgust.”
2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4971 (2004) · source
“One year after the unanimous adoption of resolution 1483 (2003), this will be the last joint quarterly report by the United States and the United Kingdom on its implementation. On 30 June, the Coalition Provisional Authority and the framework of occupation recognized and established under resolution 1483 (2003) will come to an end. The Iraqi Governing Council will cease to exist by that date, and an interim Government of Iraq will assume the responsibility and authority for governing a sovereign Iraq. Its responsibilities will include the critical task of preparing for elections for a transitional National Assembly, to be held, if possible, by the end of 2004 and in any event no later than 31 January 2005. Those are important steps on the path of the Iraqi people to democratic self-governance.”
2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4971 (2004) · source
“In particular, I wish to recall and commend the United States police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty at Mitrovica as a result of the incident there on 17 April, and to extend our hopes and prayers for the full recovery of those who were injured.”
2004-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4967 (2004) · source
“We look forward to hearing at an early date from the Secretary-General about his recommendations on possible new institutional arrangements to allow effective local government through the devolution of central responsibilities to local authorities and communities in Kosovo. I wish in closing to recognize the tragedy of those in Kosovo who lost their lives or who were injured during the March violence, and to urge the Provisional Institutions to quickly rebuild the homes and churches destroyed, as promised, as soon as possible. I would also like to recognize the service and sacrifice of all those internationals serving with UNMIK and its international civilian police, and with KFOR.”
2004-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4967 (2004) · source
“And we want to see continued and renewed efforts to combat the corruption that has sapped international and local confidence and driven off needed investment. As part of the Contact Group, we support the Group's new schedule of meetings, every six weeks in Pristina. Those meetings are designed to help Kosovo meet the standards by focusing attention on key problems, assessing progress made and identifying further necessary steps. We are establishing a security advisory group in Pristina, where Kosovo Albanians and Kosovo Serbs can discuss critical security concerns. Another such group has been established in Belgrade to give Serbia a voice in security issues. We commend to the attention of all parties concerned the statement made on behalf of the Security Council by its President on 30 April (S/PRST/2004/13).”
2004-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4967 (2004) · source
“That will require a close and growing partnership between the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Provisional Institutions, and full consultations with - and the support of - Kosovar Serbs and other minorities. Security for all residents of Kosovo must be assured. We in the international community will do our part, as shown by NATO's rapid reinforcement of the Kosovo Force (KFOR), and by the commitment to keep sufficient international civilian police on duty. But Kosovars themselves must be more involved in, and must be held accountable for, their own security. We must also address other problems such as an unacceptably high rate of unemployment. We want to see privatization revitalized so that State and socially owned enterprises can be transformed, providing jobs and growth.”
2004-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4967 (2004) · source
“Kosovo faces a key decision point now: to choose whether it will seize that path and make it its own. Foreign Minister Draskovic told us this morning that the only way forward is through dialogue and reconciliation; that suggests strongly that all parties must participate. We remain determined to see Kosovo attain, as rapidly as possible, the United Nations standards for Kosovo through the mechanism of the Kosovo Standards Implementation Plan; both the standards and the Implementation Plan have been welcomed by the Security Council. Implementation of the Plan will benefit all Kosovars. The leaders of Kosovo can best respond to the tragic events of March by bringing a new commitment and energy to implementing the United Nations standards.”
2004-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4967 (2004) · source
“I want to join others in thanking Special Representative Holkeri for joining us today and for providing us with an excellent briefing. I wish also to welcome Foreign Minister Draskovic and to thank him for his presentation this morning. It was almost two months ago that a deplorable and unjustifiable outbreak of violence shook Kosovo. That violence was a setback to Kosovo's own aspiration to develop into a society that can become part of Europe. It must not be repeated. Violence will damage the prospects of all of Kosovo's citizens: the history of the Balkans gives ample evidence of the devastation brought by ethnic hatred and violence. Down that path lies destruction. The international community, through the review date process, has laid out a brighter path for Kosovo.”
2004-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4967 (2004) · source
“Passy spoke about developing an OSCE border management and security strategy and about a meeting that the OSCE is organizing in Vienna in September on that subject. I understand that the United Nations will be involved in the event as well, as will other organizations. What sort of outcome is Mr. Passy hoping for or anticipating from that session, and what will future activities be?”
2004-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4964 (2004) · source
“I want to thank Mr. Passy for joining us today and for giving us that overview of the activities of the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). I want to commend him also for his effective and active chairmanship of that important, if not widely understood, organization, an organization that I spent some part of my career working with. I am glad to note in his statement the references to strong United Nations-OSCE cooperation. We think that is very important and welcome. In particular, of the items that he raised, I think the OSCE conference on anti-Semitism that was just held and the intention to nominate a representative for trafficking in persons are very welcome initiatives. Mr.”
2004-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4964 (2004) · source
“The United States appreciates the broad cooperation of all members of the Security Council and the wider membership in improving this resolution and addressing this threat to international peace and security. The international community now has a solid basis for moving ahead and working together to deal with this important security issue.”
2004-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4956 (2004) · source
“We are pleased that the resolution addresses the importance of such cooperative action. We believe that the proliferation security initiative announced by President Bush in Krakow, Poland, on 31 May 2003 - almost one year ago - is a valuable initiative in this regard. We are pleased that so many States are working with us to interdict shipments of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, their means of delivery and related materials. No one nation can meet this challenge alone. We hope that all States will join us in the proliferation security initiative and other cooperative efforts, consistent with national and international legal authorities, to stop the flow of these deadly weapons and materials. Halting such traffic is in the interests of all of us.”
2004-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4956 (2004) · source
“The Security Council today is responding unanimously to a threat to international peace and security: the uncontrolled spread of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, their means of delivery and related materials by non-State actors, including terrorists seeking to exploit weak export-control laws and security measures in a variety of countries. We believe that it is essential that all States - not just States parties to a specific treaty or supplier regime - maintain adequate controls over their nuclear material, equipment and expertise. In that regard, as called for in the resolution, we urge all countries to work bilaterally, regionally and internationally to take cooperative action to stop, impede, intercept and otherwise prevent the illicit trafficking in these weapons, related materials and their means of delivery.”
2004-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4956 (2004) · source