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  1. “This unique and historic meeting of the Council would be best served if, following this Summit, focused and prompt follow-up measures were taken. This would result in a positive and tangible contribution by the Council to the objectives of the Millennium Summit.”

    2000-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4194 (2000) · source

  2. “There is a need to develop strategies for conflict prevention in close coordination with regional or subregional organizations. In this regard, the Secretary-General's recommendations on conflict prevention contained in his Millennium report and in his statement to the Council's debate on conflict prevention in July 2000 are most pertinent and should be given serious consideration. My delegation also commends the bold recommendations of the Brahimi Panel on United Nations Peace Operations, which deserve early consideration. My delegation fully supports the views expressed by a number of Council members on the need to ensure that the sanctions regimes are reviewed, eased or lifted so as not to prolong the agony of the affected peoples. The Council has to face the challenge of translating its pronouncements into concrete action.”

    2000-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4194 (2000) · source

  3. “The Council should be presented with information and analysis in an objective and clear manner. Briefings on the military aspects of peacekeeping operations should be given whenever possible by the commander of the operation. This would be of tremendous value to Council members and troop- contributing countries in understanding the effect of their commitments. Beyond the deployment of peacekeeping missions, there is a need for the Council and the United Nations as a whole to develop strategies for peacekeeping and peacebuilding, including those for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants. This will go a long way in efforts to implement post-conflict measures to consolidate and sustain peace.”

    2000-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4194 (2000) · source

  4. “Another challenge that must be addressed is the lack of institutional capacity on the part of the United Nations Secretariat, both in planning and managing peacekeeping missions. It is imperative that the Secretariat, particularly the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, which is seriously understaffed, be further strengthened, commensurate with its enormous tasks. Immediate attention should be given to information-gathering and analysis, planning for future operations, and operational support for ongoing peacekeeping. The need for quality staff in order to ensure high standards of professionalism, upon which much of the success of peacekeeping missions depends, should not be understated. Clearly, sound decisions can be made by the Council only on the basis of prompt and quality information and analysis by the Secretariat.”

    2000-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4194 (2000) · source

  5. “Dispatching peacekeeping missions at less than required strength and with inadequate equipment can result in tragic consequences, as was demonstrated in the early phase of the peacekeeping operation in Sierra Leone. Undoubtedly, continued and sustained financial and material support by Member States is essential in ensuring the operational success of peacekeeping. What should not happen is for the effectiveness of peacekeeping missions to be jeopardized on account of a lack of necessary funding. At the same time, every effort should be made for the early reimbursement of the costs of peacekeeping operations borne by developing countries. Delayed reimbursement, which has often lasted a number of years, may have a negative impact on Member States' ability and willingness to participate in future peacekeeping operations.”

    2000-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4194 (2000) · source

  6. “There is also a need for strong and sustained support on the part of the members of the international community for the actions of the Council. This is particularly relevant when sanctioning peacekeeping operations, whose success is predicated on the willingness of Member States to contribute troops and other personnel as well as equipment. My country has done its part in this regard and will continue to do so. The Council and the Secretariat should make every effort to engage Member States, particularly potential troop contributors, at the planning stage and at every subsequent phase of the operation. Indeed, peacekeeping operations should be established only when there is assurance of adequate and well-trained and equipped personnel from Member States.”

    2000-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4194 (2000) · source

  7. “Such political will should be manifested irrespective of where the conflict occurs. Each conflict situation must be treated in an even-handed manner, lest the Council be accused of being selective in its approach. It is particularly pertinent on the part of the permanent members of the Council to manifest this political will, without which the Council will be rendered ineffective. A paralysis in the Council must be avoided at all costs if it is to fulfil its Charter-mandated responsibilities. For this purpose, members of the Council, especially the permanent members, who can block a consensus, must put aside their narrow political interests and join the consensus, in the larger interests of the international community.”

    2000-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4194 (2000) · source

  8. “Let me begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, for convening this Summit. I am privileged to participate in this historic Summit of the Security Council on ensuring an effective role of the Security Council in the maintenance of international peace and security, particularly in Africa, coinciding with the Millennium Summit. The consideration of this important subject is most timely in the context of the many challenges confronting the Security Council in the twenty-first century. Clearly, for the Council to be more effective in discharging its responsibilities, there must be the necessary political will on the part of members. Measures undertaken in conflict resolution around the world, particularly in Africa, given the number and intensity of armed conflicts in the region, must be concerted and comprehensive.”

    2000-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4194 (2000) · source