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De La Sabliere

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“Before turning to the item on our agenda, I would like, on behalf of all delegations, to express the great sorrow we felt on learning of the tragic event involving Ambassador Adolfo Aguilar Zinser, who was the victim of a car accident in Mexico. We all remember the contribution that Adolfo Aguilar Zinser made to the work of the Council as Permanent Representative of Mexico to the United Nations from February 2002 to November 2003. He vigorously defended his country's positions while also being a committed champion of modern multilateralism. In him we had an excellent colleague known for his reliability, constructive approach and openness. In short, Adolfo Aguilar Zinser was a talented diplomat. We shall long miss him. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2005-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5195 (2005) · source
“It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any 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: Algeria, Argentina, Benin, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Greece, Japan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1603 (2005). 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 10.20 a.m.”
2005-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5194 (2005) · source
“The President (spoke in French): 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 document S/2005/186, which contains the fourth progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire. Members also have before them document 8/2005/359, which contains text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to two letters dated 25 April 2005 from the Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, issued as documents S/2005/27O and S/2005/340.”
2005-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5194 (2005) · source
“The situation in C6te d'Ivoire Fourth progress report of the Secretary- General on the United Nations Operation in C6te d'Ivoire (S/2005/186) The President (spoke in French): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of C6te d'Ivoire, in which he requests 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 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. Djangone- Bi (Cote d'Ivoire) took a seat at the Council table.”
2005-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5194 (2005) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of June, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to Her Excellency Ms. Ellen Loj, Permanent Representative of Denmark, for her service as President of the Security Council for the month of May 2005. I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Loj for the great diplomatic skill with which she conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2005-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5194 (2005) · source
“I would like to underscore that we will remain vigilant on these issues, particularly through the quarterly reports that the Secretary-General will continue to provide to the Security Council. It is my hope that we will be able to continue to move forward towards a settlement of this conflict to the benefit to all those living in Kosovo and throughout the region.”
2005-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5188 (2005) · source
“Major efforts are still needed to give full effect to the rights of the Kosovo Serbs in such areas as freedom of movement; basic conditions conducive to the return of refugees and displaced persons, including the question of ownership rights and the economy; and the protection of Serb religious sites and memorials. We also expect concrete, decisive progress in the area of decentralization. But let us not mislead ourselves: this is a challenge for all of Kosovo, and not only for a minority. It would be regrettable if ethnic confrontations or partisan politicking delayed the implementation of this key goal with respect to the modernization of Kosovo's public institutions.”
2005-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5188 (2005) · source
“That is no mere formulaic statement: we need to give the Special Envoy the necessary time to carry out this work without being locked into an artificial timetable. We need to then consider how to follow up the recommendations. No one should prejudge them. It is progress that will determine the timetable. My country also supports the conditions that the Secretary-General has established with respect to continuing the process. First, progress needs to be intensified, especially in the priority areas related to the rights of the Kosovo Serbs. Clearly, we need to know whether and how the Kosovo Serbs will be able to continue to live in Kosovo or to return under conditions that are consistent with law, equity and the standards that prevail in Europe today.”
2005-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5188 (2005) · source
“France supports the recommendation of the Secretary-General to launch a comprehensive evaluation of the situation and to appoint a Special Envoy for that purpose. Indeed, in December 2003 the Council undertook a comprehensive strategy aimed at ending, in full accordance with resolution 1244 (1999), the unacceptable status quo. One of the key elements of that strategy was to carry out a comprehensive review of the implementation of standards at mid-2005. The time has come to carry out that review objectively and calmly. This is a question of consistency for the Council and for the international community. I would like to underscore here that the outcome of the comprehensive review is not a foregone conclusion.”
2005-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5188 (2005) · source
“We are also encouraged by President Tadic's offer to meet soon with President Rugova and by the planned meeting between the Prime Ministers of Serbia and of Kosovo. Pristina and Belgrade need to step up their contacts at all political and technical levels. I should also like to reaffirm our desire for Serbia and Montenegro to be fully associated with the emerging negotiation process. In exchange, the Belgrade authorities need to put an end to their tactic of obstruction, which prevents Kosovo Serbs from participating in the public institutions of Kosovo. The "vacant chair policy" entails major risks that the history of Kosovo will be written without the Kosovo Serbs. We appeal to reason at this critical time, when the destiny of the territory is at stake.”
2005-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5188 (2005) · source
“France fully shares its observations on meaningful progress made by the people of Kosovo. I particularly welcome the fact that security today has been restored throughout Kosovo thanks to the efforts of everyone, in particular the Kosovo Force (KFOR), which is doing an excellent job. Considerable effort is still necessary in many areas, as correctly underscored by the Secretary-General, but we are aware that implementation of standards for Kosovo will be a long- term effort. The key is to have undertaken this effort and to support it. France also appreciates the value of the encouraging signs coming from Belgrade, and it welcomes them. We know how difficult it is, after arduous years, to make conciliatory gestures, but such gestures are necessary if we want to hasten the solution of the last conflict in the heart of Europe.”
2005-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5188 (2005) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): The Permanent Representative of Luxembourg will shortly make a statement on behalf of the Presidency of the European Union and I associate myself with that statement in advance. At the outset, Mr. Minister, I would like to welcome your presence in the Chair at this important meeting. I thank Mr. Nebojsa Covic, President of the Coordination Centre of Serbia and Montenegro and of the Republic of Serbia for Kosovo, for his presence and for his statement. I also thank Mr. Soren Jessen- Petersen for his briefing and for the work that he and the personnel of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) are doing on the ground. We have before us an excellent report (S/2005/335) of the Secretary-General on the situation in Kosovo.”
2005-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5188 (2005) · source
“The international community, on occasions such as today, must reaffirm its duty to help. However, it is also useful to recall that the primary responsibility for peacebuilding lies with the people emerging from the conflict. Sustainable peace, economic development, observance of human rights and social cohesion definitely need international assistance, but the sine qua non for success is that the people and their leaders mobilize and act together to obtain that goal. France will continue to concern itself with, and act for, recovering countries, as it has always done.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“The second point I wanted to mention concerns the process of disarmament and reintegration of demobilized soldiers, the traditional DDR programmes that we find regularly in Security Council resolutions. In several cases we see that those programmes have not yet produced the hoped-for results. Beyond the question of financial resources, we can all do better. Coordination between the various agencies responsible for financing and carrying out those programmes could be improved; there must be better coordination among all the actors concerned. Among its many tasks the future Commission will, we hope, be able to facilitate that coordination. Before I conclude my statement, I would have a couple of comments. We have already heard them here in the Council, and we think perhaps they make good sense.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“Today, I wish to highlight two specific points. The first relates to financing. Money not only drives war; it also drives peace. Peacebuilding has a high cost, which is generally spread out over several years. Many approaches have been envisaged to raise the necessary funds. The question of financing from assessed or voluntary contributions is at the centre of our discussion. France believes that a clear distinction must be drawn between activities that can legitimately claim funding from assessed contributions and those that should be supported by voluntary contributions from Member States. A certain flexibility is necessary in this regard, and radical positions should be avoided. In all cases, funds that have been pledged or assessed must be disbursed expeditiously, because time is of the essence in post-conflict peacebuilding.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“In the 19905, in Cambodia and in the Balkans, United Nations missions were already working - in addition to the work carried out by the various agencies - to build the peace that had been restored. Since that time, peacebuilding has become increasingly prominent in our debates. Many ideas have been put forward over the years with a view to refining the concept. Major reports have been written seeking to improve programmes of action in the field. And, indeed, there has been real progress. To foster further progress, the Secretary-General has proposed the establishment of a Peacebuilding Commission. France fully supports that proposal and hopes that it will become a reality during the September summit. The theme of peacebuilding brings together many subjects of direct interest to the United Nations.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I wish at the outset, Mr. President, to say how pleased and honoured we are that you have agreed to come and preside over the work of the Council today, which focuses on post-conflict peacebuilding, a subject to which, as we know, Denmark is firmly committed. We appreciate that commitment. Later in the debate, the representative of Luxembourg will speak on behalf of the European Union; I support that statement. I wish only to add a few brief comments. For many years, Members of the United Nations have been concerned about the fate of war-torn countries once peace has been restored with the support of a peacekeeping operation.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“In parallel, we must pursue with the Haitian authorities the rebuilding of institutions, in particular the judicial system, and promote the sustainable development of the country.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“We discussed this repeatedly during the mission, and it is the subject of one of the recommendations: that tangible improvements should be made to the living conditions of the people, and that they need to be given hope. In that regard, we welcome Canada's holding in mid-June of a follow-up meeting to the Cayenne conference held at the initiative of Foreign Minister Barnier of France. We believe that all donors should immediately resume their full cooperation with Haiti. Thirdly and finally, we need to closely follow the preparations for the elections, in particular voter registration and civic education efforts for the population. Elections are a necessary step for ensuring stability in Haiti but in themselves are not sufficient.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“They have to be free and fair and open to all political parties that have renounced violence, and they should permit the participation of as many people as possible. That is the immediate challenge for Haitians and indeed for the international community. In order properly to meet that challenge, I believe that we need to take action in three main areas. The first step that needs to be taken is to strengthen security, so that the elections can take place in the best possible conditions. In a few days' time, we will be considering Secretariat proposals on that subject. In addition to a possible increase in personnel, we need to ensure that the personnel already present there, in particular civilian police personnel, is properly used. Secondly, we believe that we should as soon as possible implement quick-impact development projects.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“We were also able, I believe, thanks to the excellent guidance provided by our President, to clearly convey the message we wished to send to Haiti, and we made recommendations that I believe will be useful for the work of the Security Council. I will not go into all of the recommendations made by the mission, because I think that they are clear and well adapted to the situation there; indeed, we support them fully. I should like, however, to stress one point, that is, the efforts that now need to be made with regard to the local, legislative and presidential elections to take place this fall. Those elections - and this was stressed by the mission rather frequently during the visit - have to be held according to schedule.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I, too, would like first to thank our colleague, Ambassador Sardenberg, for his briefing and to congratulate him also on having taken the initiative of leading this important Security Council mission, which I believe was very useful. Personally, I gained a wealth of knowledge about the situation in Haiti. I was able to appreciate the work being done by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), whose task, at the beginning, was somewhat difficult. However, we have seen today that the mission has in fact been doing outstanding work. We also appreciated all of the work being done by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, our former colleague, Ambassador Juan Gabriel Valdez, who, I would reiterate, is doing an outstanding job in Haiti.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“It is also essential that the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (ONUCI) be given all the means necessary to carry out its mission successfully. That means that, in addition to the Secretary-General's requests pertaining to security in Abidjan, strengthening ONUCI should make it possible to support the DDR programme and the holding of sound elections. Cote d'Ivoire today has a chance to find the path towards peace and reconciliation. We must all take advantage of that opportunity. We are therefore pleased to note today the presence among us of Mr. Pierre Schori, the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Cote d'Ivoire. We congratulate him on his appointment and are pleased to see that he has already begun his difficult task. We wish him every success in his important mission.”
2005-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5169 (2005) · source
“I would like to conclude by emphasizing that the Council must today do its utmost to support the efforts of President Mbeki and to assist the Ivorian parties to succeed in making peace. What should we do? For one thing, as Mr. Pahad has just told us, the Council should continue to closely monitor respect for the commitments undertaken at Pretoria in the presence of President Mbeki. The Security Council must be vigilant, as is its role. Secondly, in the coming days, the Council should renew the mandate of the impartial forces. My delegation will introduce a draft resolution on that matter this week. The Council must assume its responsibilities and give the United Nations a clear mandate to support the implementation of all provisions of the Pretoria Agreement.”
2005-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5169 (2005) · source
“Dialogue has resumed, and it must continue and result in an effective renewal of cantonment and disarmament operations. Heavy weapons have already been withdrawn from the front line, which is tangible progress given the prevailing climate barely two months ago. In particular, President Laurent Gbagbo must very soon take a decision on President Mbeki's determination regarding the amendment of article 35 of the Constitution. That decision by Cote d'Ivoire's head of State will be decisive, and we await it with interest. We very much hope that it will make it possible to overcome one of the major obstacles once and for all. At the same time, the disarmament process must begin to go forward, which would be a clear signal that Cote d'Ivoire is once again finding its way.”
2005-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5169 (2005) · source
“In other words, the road map for the Ivorian parties to reach a final settlement of all aspects of the crisis is today very clear and unambiguous. Thirdly, from now on everything depends upon effective implementation of the Agreement. We hope that the Ivorian parties will fully comply with all their commitments this time, and that elections that are open to all, fair and transparent will take place according to the timetable set out in the Ivorian Constitution. We have already noted some positive signs since 6 April. We believe that the initial discussions between the chiefs of staff of the Government forces and the Forces nouvelles on the launching of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process took place in a positive manner.”
2005-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5169 (2005) · source
“I will not speak about the major provisions of the Agreement, as they are now well known and as we have just had a briefing in that regard by Deputy Foreign Minister Pahad. I shall simply make three points. First, I welcome the successful efforts undertaken by President Thabo Mbeki, whose personal commitment was crucial. France is pleased with the key role he has played and will continue to play to help Cote d'Ivoire at last emerge from the current very dangerous impasse in which it finds itself. Secondly, it should be pointed out that the Pretoria Agreement is a complement to previous agreements, namely, the Linas-Marcoussis and Accra III Agreements. It also stipulates, at times in detail, some of the key points in the reconciliation process. I am thinking, for example, about legislation regarding the Independent Electoral Commission.”
2005-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5169 (2005) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I would first like to thank Mr. Aziz Pahad, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of South Africa, and Ms. Mojanku Gumbi for once again having responded to the Council's invitation to brief us on the situation in Cote d'Ivoire. I would also like to thank our colleague from Nigeria for his statement on behalf of the Chairman of the African Union. At our 5152nd meeting, held on 28 March 2005, I stated the reasons why the development of the situation in Cote d'Ivoire seemed worrying to us. My message today includes a note of hope. In fact, the Agreement signed on 6 April at Pretoria by the main protagonists in the Ivorian crisis has opened the way for new hope, and provides a fresh opportunity for the peace and reconciliation process in Cote d'Ivoire.”
2005-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5169 (2005) · source
“My delegation will continue to work within these three Committees with the following objectives: increased effectiveness in the combat against terrorism, with full respect for human rights; compliance with those obligations that are incumbent on every Member State; and full cooperation on the part of all in the combat against a scourge to which no one can remain indifferent.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“We will therefore soon obtain information that will allow us to progress in this crucial area. Finally, I should like to emphasize that we believe that the three Committees and their experts must strengthen their coordination in areas of common interest and do a better job of exchanging information and experience. They are confronted with common questions: how to ensure that States meet their obligations; how to build States' capacities; and how to cooperate effectively with other international and regional organizations. Joint reflection on this issue can only enhance the effectiveness of our actions.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“It could also suggest to the Council that it begin to focus on new issues in order to strengthen the combat against terrorism - for example, better oversight of MANPADs or of the Internet, or increased cooperation with Interpol. The Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) has filled a gap in the existing multilateral machinery by addressing the risk of access by terrorists to weapons of mass destruction. The Committee does not intend to substitute for the responsibilities of States, but it does create an obligation for States to adopt the necessary legislative measures in many areas, such as border control, export control and the criminalization of proliferation. The Committee is up and running, and experts have begun to consider States' reports.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“The first has to do with the Committee's list. All Member States should undertake to provide to the Committee additional names and entities, giving the necessary information to identify them and establishing their link with Al-Qaida or the Taliban. The Committee's methods must also be improved in order to give rise, after a case-by-case analysis, to a more effective de- listing procedure. The second area is that of fine-tuning the sanctions themselves. In a few weeks the Committee will begin to consider a draft resolution on this question. The Committee will be working on the interesting proposals made by the follow-up team experts.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“France is particularly pleased that the first visit on the ground fully met our expectations, thanks to outstanding preparations and full cooperation on the part of the Moroccan authorities. The CTC has also been developing some best practices to combat the financing of terrorism. It is our hope that it will soon endorse the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering on this subject. In order for the CTC fully to meet the expectations of Member States, it is more than ever critical that its Executive Directorate, created almost a year ago, be provided with all of the experts it requires. We endorse that statement made this morning by the Chairperson of the CTC in that respect. With respect to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), we see two major areas where improvements might be made.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“We share the Secretary-General's view that the international community must urgently agree on a definition of terrorism. We very much hope that an agreement will be reached during the September summit that will pave the way for the rapid adoption of a comprehensive convention. The General Assembly would thereby add a new element to the normative framework in that area, as it has just done through the adoption of the Convention on the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism. The Council has shown the importance of its contribution to combating one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. Its Counter- Terrorism Committee (CTC) has recently taken some important steps under the leadership of Ambassador Denisov and now Ambassador Loj.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I wish at the outset to thank the Chairpersons of the three Committees for their briefings, and I commend you, Mr. President, for having convened, for the first time, a meeting at which we can take stock of the work of the three Council Committees involved in combating terrorism. Although their mandates differ, it is important to have a comprehensive overview of the Council's work in this area. Furthermore, our entire Organization must act within the framework of a comprehensive strategy, which the Secretary-General outlined at Madrid. We support his approach and agree with the importance he attaches to respect for human rights, which is not only an obligation on the part of States but also an instrument for the prevention of terrorism.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“In conclusion, I should like to reaffirm France's confidence in the International Criminal Court and to express the hope that the suspicions - which we believe to be unfounded - will soon fall away regarding that institution, the symbol of such hope for the victims of atrocities.”
2005-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5158 (2005) · source
“The resolution also marks a turning point, for it sends the same message beyond Darfur to the perpetrators of crimes against humanity and war crimes, who until now have all too often escaped justice. The Security Council will remain vigilant to ensure that there is no impunity. To achieve that result, my country was prepared to recognize - regarding the situation in Darfur and under certain conditions - a jurisdictional immunity vis-a-vis the International Criminal Court for certain nationals or personnel of States not parties to the Rome Statute. Here, I must emphasize that the jurisdictional immunity provided for in the text we have just adopted obviously cannot run counter to other international obligations of States and will be subject, where appropriate, to the interpretation of the courts of my country.”
2005-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5158 (2005) · source
“France, too, believed that referral to the International Criminal Court was the only solution - both because we believe that it is our duty to do right by the victims and because taking such action will prevent the violations from continuing. That is why France took the initiative on this problem and voted in favour of the resolution just adopted by the Council. France welcomes the historic resolution that has just been adopted. For the first time, the Security Council has referred a situation to the International Criminal Court. Thus, it has sent a twofold and very forceful message not only to all those who have committed or might be tempted to commit atrocities in Darfur, but also to the victims: the international community will not allow those crimes to go unpunished.”
2005-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5158 (2005) · source
“The Commission's report, made public two months ago, confirms that mass violations of human rights and international humanitarian law have taken place. It denounces the crimes against humanity and the war crimes that have occurred. It recommends, given the circumstances, the referral of the situation to the International Criminal Court, which is the sole body with jurisdiction which can impartially, effectively and rapidly bring to trial those who bear major responsibility for those crimes. The Secretary-General and the High Commissioner for Human Rights pressed the Council to urgently provide a favourable outcome following that recommendation.”
2005-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5158 (2005) · source
“First, there is a need to assist the African Union in strengthening its monitoring and protection system. That is what our Council began to do by adopting resolution 1590 (2005) last week, and that is what we must continue to do speedily and with resolve. There is also a need to continue to exert pressure on the warring parties to make them fulfil their obligations and to ensure that they arrive at a political settlement of the conflict. That is what our Council did several days ago by adopting resolution 1591 (2005). Finally, there is a need to put an end to impunity. That was the Council's remaining task. Alarmed by the magnitude of the atrocities perpetrated in Darfur, the Council had asked an International Commission of Inquiry to investigate the situation.”
2005-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5158 (2005) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): France has long been drawing the attention of the Security Council to the situation in Darfur. The events in that region of the Sudan are deeply troubling, and our greatest concern is for the plight of the people there. They are, as we all are aware, the primary Victims of this conflict. Furthermore, and this is even more serious, they are its primary targets. The reports that the Secretary-General has been submitting every month to the Council have provided a detailed picture of those atrocities. Entire villages are being attacked, plundered and destroyed, and their inhabitants are being brutalized, massacred and forcibly driven from their homes. The Security Council therefore is in duty bound to take action. As we have continually reiterated, its policy must include three elements.”
2005-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5158 (2005) · source
“Once again, that is why we are counting on President Mbeki to make that breakthrough, and the Security Council is there to assist him in so doing. In conclusion, I should like to emphasize that France has always acted in accordance with the mandate which the Security Council has entrusted to it. If the Council, taking on board the African viewpoint, wishes to so do, it will continue to shoulder that responsibility.”
2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source
“The mandate of the impartial forces will end on 4 April, when discussions will be ongoing in Pretoria between President Mbeki and the Ivorian parties. The Council will have to be aware of the results of that meeting and of President Mbeki's analysis of those results. My delegation therefore proposes renewing the mandate of the impartial forces for one month, until 4 May. That will give the Council time to do its work, and we would then have President Mbeki's report on the discussions that will be taking place in Pretoria. Today, one month from 4 May and seven months from the elections, I can only underscore here once again our deep concern at the situation in Cote d'Ivoire. It would be serious indeed if there is no breakthrough in the next few days as regards the implementation of Linas-Marcoussis.”
2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source
“To do so, all of the Ivorian parties will have to demonstrate a sense of responsibility, and, as the Council has often stated, any commitments they might make to President Mbeki must be kept. The international community will have to be vigilant in that respect. The last point I wish to raise is that of the renewed consideration, in the next few days, by the Security Council of the mandate of UNOCI and of the Licorne forces. The debate that will be taking place and the decisions to be taken by the Council will be decisive. The Council will have to work in close cooperation with South Africa, the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States. That is why it is crucial for the Council to pay very close attention to the African mediation and to heed its analyses and recommendations.”
2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source
“I have to say that, if the elections are not held in October as planned, Cote d'Ivoire will be embarking on a path that will take it into unknown territory that is fraught with danger. In that context, it is France's view that the efforts of President Mbeki are vital. I would like to take the opportunity of Mr. Pahad's presence here to vigorously restate the fact that France fully supports the mediation efforts begun by President Mbeki on behalf of the African Union. We are aware that his task is by no means an easy one, but he must succeed. The discussions which will begin in several days with him in Pretoria are critical here. It is our hope that they will make it possible to relaunch the dynamic process of peace in C6te d'Ivoire.”
2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source
“Thirdly, the political situation remains deadlocked, and no major progress has been made with respect to the key elements of the reconciliation process as defined by Linas-Marcoussis. The cantonment of forces and the disarmament of the Forces nouvelles have not begun. The militias have not been disbanded; indeed, it is clear that they are armed and continue to pose a serious threat to the country's stability, in Abidjan and elsewhere. And finally, article 35 of the Constitution has still not been revised. These obstacles must be overcome. Indeed, time is running out. Everything possible must be done to be sure that elections are held according to the timetable that has been set, that is to say, next October - seven months from now - because the holding of free, open and transparent elections is the only solution to the crisis.”
2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source
“The Ivorian parties must be aware of the fact that the international community will never agree to a settlement of the crisis by force or by arms; such a settlement would not, in any case, be a lasting one. The international community will also ensure compliance with the arms embargo, in accordance with resolutions 1572 (2004) and 1584 (2005). I would add that, in such a context, a strengthening of UNOCI troops seems to us a sine qua non and very urgent. Secondly, media campaigns to incite hatred and spread disinformation persist in C6te d'Ivoire. This cannot be tolerated either, for we are well aware of the potentially devastating consequences of such campaigns.”
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“At a time when Africa is organizing itself and taking its future into its own hands, it is unacceptable that a serious crisis should continue in a major country of the continent that had for years been viewed as the most successful country in West Africa in terms of development. Unfortunately, it must be noted that, despite the outstanding efforts made by President Mbeki, cote d'Ivoire is still very far returning to the path of reconciliation. What have we observed? We have observed, first of all, that the Ivorian parties have not abandoned the military option, as evidenced by the very serious events that took place at Logouale on 28 February last. That is unacceptable.”
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“The crisis in Cote d'Ivoire is indeed of concern, because the stakes are so high, first and foremost for Cote d'Ivoire and for Ivorians. For two years now, that country has been divided, fragmented and increasingly impoverished. That cannot continue indefinitely. The stakes are also high for the West African subregion as a whole. That has been said often around the Council table. I believe that everyone here is quite certain that if Cote d'Ivoire were to collapse, the entire region would be seriously destabilized for a long time to come. Lastly, we believe that what is at stake here also involves the entire African continent.”
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“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank Mr. Alan Doss for the briefing he has just given us regarding the situation in Cote d'Ivoire. I would also like to thank Mr. Aziz Pahad, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of South Africa, and Ms. Mojanku Gumbi for being with us today. Their presence in New York is of particular importance to my delegation, as I believe it is for all the members of the Security Council. It is important for a simple and fundamental reason: that the international community places great hopes on the efforts of South Africa and the personal involvement of President Thabo Mbeki to help extricate Cote d'Ivoire from the deep-rooted crisis in which it finds itself.”
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