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De La Sabliere

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“The very target of the text - non-State actors and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery - is the subject of broad agreement. Each of us is now aware of the aim of the text to fill a gap and to strengthen the non-proliferation regime by asking States to take the necessary measures, in particular following the latest proliferation crises. Each of us is aware of the gravity of the problem because we are now in an era of wholesale terrorism and in which the most dangerous technologies have become accessible and are being trafficked. Each of us is aware that we cannot remain passive. As has been stressed by the European Union presidency, Europe is resolutely committed to strengthening the current non-proliferation system by adopting a strategy in that regard.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, my delegation wishes to associate itself with the statement to be made on behalf of the European Union by the representative of Ireland. This public debate is taking place after several weeks of work, during which the sponsors went to great lengths to explain the draft resolution and closely listened to Member States within and outside the Security Council. This public debate is therefore taking place at the right time and we hope that it will prove constructive. I understand that there may not be agreement on the details of all the elements of the draft resolution as it exists today, but I also understand from the consultations that there is broad agreement. We are clearly on the same wavelength.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source
“My country supports the Secretary-General in that regard. In conclusion, I would recall that France, like the other countries of the European Union, has indicated its preference that the island be unified when it accedes to Union membership on 1 May.”
2004-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4947 (2004) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): France deeply regrets the Security Council's inability to adopt the draft resolution on Cyprus that was put to the vote this evening. We regret that the draft resolution was put to the vote in such conditions. We should have preferred to continue consultations in order to agree tonight on a briefer text acceptable to all. Indeed, we should have wished the Council to take more time so that it might yet again express itself robustly and unanimously, as it did several days ago. We fear that the signal could be misinterpreted. However, the Council is unanimous with regard to substance. My delegation therefore believes that if the settlement plan is adopted during the referendums on Saturday, the Council should immediately take the necessary measures for its adoption.”
2004-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4947 (2004) · source
“France is convinced that the international community has the duty to act collectively, in particular through the Quartet, to contribute to achieving a settlement that is just and acceptable to the two parties. The Security Council, which has enshrined the fundamental principles for a peaceful settlement and endorsed the road map, also bears a particular responsibility. It must not remain silent. France welcomes the efforts for peace made by the countries of the region, in particular Egypt and Jordan. It expects the upcoming Arab summit next month to make a substantive contribution to relaunching the peace efforts. The stakes are all the higher as the Israeli- Palestinian conflict must be settled in order for the Middle East to recover its stability and undertake the path of reforms and modernization.”
2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source
“But it is necessary to work out the modalities of its implementation through concerted action. As the Council of Europe and the Secretary-General of the United Nations have recalled, we hope that the withdrawal truly constitutes a step towards the realization of the Quartet's road map, endorsed by Security Council resolution 1515 (2003), and that it is part of the broader context of the creation of a viable Palestinian State. All efforts must work towards implementation of the road map, which is the peace plan that has obtained the consensus of the international community. The Minister for Foreign Affairs stated yesterday that the withdrawal from Gaza must not be considered as something that resolves everything. Of course, France is ready, within the framework I have just described, to help make that withdrawal a success.”
2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source
“France reaffirms its conviction that only ajust and negotiated settlement based on the principles enshrined in Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 1397 (2002) and 1515 (2003), leading to the creation side by side with Israel of an independent, viable, peaceful and sovereign Palestinian State on the basis of the borders of 1967, will provide Israel with the security to which all Israelis have the right. In addition, in order for that peace to be lasting, it must be comprehensive in nature and include all the parties to the conflict, namely Syria and Lebanon as well. In that spirit, the withdrawal from Gaza announced by the Israeli Prime Minister in Washington is certainly an element that can be positive. Indeed, withdrawal from the Palestinian territories is what the international community has called for for years.”
2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source
“The President of the French Republic recalled in Algiers on 15 April, "Only a negotiated agreement based on the principles of international law, opening the way for the creation of a viable Palestinian State, can enable the Israeli and Palestinian peoples to live side by side in peace and security. Nothing lasting can be accomplished without negotiation between the parties. From the point of view of France, nothing can pre-empt the results of the requisite negotiations." As the Minister for Foreign Affairs restated publicly yesterday, Israel and the Palestinian Authority must return to the negotiating table. Unilateralism is not a solution.”
2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source
“Those practices can lead only to a radicalization of attitude among the Palestinian population and, further, among the peoples of the Near and Middle East and undermine prospects for resuming the political dialogue. France recognizes Israel's inalienable right to security and its right to defend itself against terrorist attacks, which absolutely must be condemned. France unconditionally condemns the terrorist attacks committed against Israeli civilians by armed Palestinian groups, in particular by the Hamas brigades. However, the fight against terrorism absolutely must be conducted in strict respect of the law. The security of Israel and its citizens requires peace. Violence cannot be a solution.”
2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source
“My delegation associates itself with the statement to be made by the presidency of the European Union. France condemns the attack perpetrated on Saturday, 17 April, against the head of Hamas, Abdel Aziz Rantisi, which caused his death. The practice of extrajudicial executions is in violation of the fundamental principles of the rule of law. Aside from their illegal nature, targeted assassinations, the use of disproportionate force against areas populated by civilians, the demolition of houses and farmland and the hindering of access to humanitarian aid all jeopardize the efforts made in recent months to obtain a ceasefire from Palestinian movements.”
2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source
“In any case, we await with interest the report of the inter-agency group established by the Secretary-General that we heard about earlier. My delegation is ready to consider follow-up action that the Council could carry out within the framework of its competence.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“I think that the Security Council should, on a daily basis, be extremely attentive to the mandate of the peacekeeping operations and should in a systematic fashion try to break the link which we see in many crisis situations in illicit trafficking, in particular in drugs and organized crime, bad governance, and therefore the dislocation of those political systems designed to ensure civil peace and prosperity. I think that progress is now being made in drawing up our mandates, and we should continue to act to those ends. To sum up, these proposals for action perhaps could contribute to the development of a global partnership between the world of the private economy and those organs which, in the United Nations, are working for peace and security.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“Here, international organizations, in particular United Nations agencies and the Bretton Woods institutions, can and should make their contribution to the synergy between political stabilization, economic recovery and the strengthening of State structure in post-conflict situations. I was wondering what the priorities should be for the Security Council today. It seems to me that first, beyond mechanisms to monitor the implementation of sanctions, it would be timely for the Council to systematize its approach for taking into account economic factors in conflict zones and crisis situations. I wonder whether the means to do that should not be the establishment of a mechanism using independent experts with a mission to monitor the illegal exploitation of natural resources and the role of illicit trafficking in fuelling conflicts.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“It is important to involve enterprises from the private sector in steps undertaken in post-conflict reconstruction processes, in particular through promoting certain international norms in the public sectors of the countries involved, and more generally through the economic restructuring of those countries, including, as appropriate, activities sponsored by multinational corporations - as is planned, I believe, by the OECD. Finally, and more specifically, private enterprises can help in the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and resettlement or reintegration programmes. I think that it is clear to everyone that for the States involved in post-crisis situations it is extremely important to develop a framework which is favourable to the development of business and the local private sector.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“The second point I wanted to make regarding conflict management is that it is up to the States - and perhaps they do not all do this efficiently in accordance with the provisions of the resolutions of the Security Council - to take appropriate measures to ensure that individuals in business act in accordance with the embargoes enforced. We have a series of resolutions imposing embargoes that are being flouted. States must act to ensure that embargoes are respected. Regarding post-conflict situations, the President of Siemens referred first to security among the five factors that are necessary for private business to be able to intervene. It is clear; it is a matter of common sense, and we note it daily here.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“If business shows respect for major international standards in the area of human rights, international labour law, non-involvement in the illegal exploitation of natural resources or the illicit trafficking in weapons, then that cannot but contribute to the healthy economy and resources of a country and prevent crisis situations. Regarding conflict management, I have two comments to make. The first is about an element that I find of increasing concern, one concerning which we cannot remain idle here. This is the development of resorting to private operators in the implementation of actions linked to peacekeeping, including security issues, that classically are the responsibility of States. I consider that that practice is sometimes excessive or uncontrollable.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“Regarding conflict prevention, I was most impressed by what was said by the President of the World Bank. I can only share his sentiments that giving hope to people is the best way to avoid conflicts - to give them work, to give them opportunities, he said. I am most gratified to see the President of the World Bank here today in the Council. I think that in a great number of situations that are basically prevention and post-conflict situations, there is the possibility for significant cooperation between us and the Bretton Woods institutions. The Secretary-General's 1999 Global Compact initiative, I think, is precisely along these lines.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“I believe - and this was also stated this morning - that it is also in the interest of businesses themselves to become involved in actions designed to maintain or re-establish stability and the rule of law and to assist States to find the road to sustainable development. I think too that we need to bear in mind - and here I am referring in particular to what is taking place in West Africa - that the economy of conflicts in Africa right now most often takes on a regional nature. If it is necessary to go farther, the question is, how do we move on? My delegation would like to associate itself with what has already been said in contributing to our thinking, as much with regard to conflict prevention as to conflict management and post- conflict situations.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“It seems to me, however, that all of these measures - and this is why I am gratified by this debate - are scattered and that, for the most part, they respond on a case-by-case basis. Therefore, we must ask ourselves whether we need to go farther and how do we go farther. To the question of whether we need to take further steps my delegation answers in the affirmative, because, as has been widely emphasized during this debate, there is crucial interaction between economic factors and crisis situations. We can try to go farther, as was stated this morning, with regard to conflict prevention, conflict management and post-conflict situations.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“This is quite natural because there is a political economy of conflicts that makes up - even if it is rarely explicit - the underpinning for many of the decisions we take. I refer, concerning the action undertaken by the Security Council, to everything that was done by the panels of experts which have made a great contribution to highlighting the illegal exploitation of natural resources as a critical factor in certain conflicts. I am also thinking of various sanctions regimes, targeted sanctions and embargoes, in particular the arms embargoes established by our Council. Very often they are designed to deprive those who would make profits from conflict of the fruit of their evil work. Finally, I am thinking of the fruitful cooperation that has been established to clean up the diamond trade through the Kimberley Process.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“We have already, as I have mentioned, a doctrine, a body of regulations and principles contained in declarations, resolutions and actions undertaken by international institutions. I am thinking of what has been done in the case of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, by the International Labour Organization and the Group of Eight industrialized democracies, what has been done in the context of the European Union's Green Book, what the World Bank is doing - these activities are all most laudable. I am also thinking of the Global Compact that the Secretary-General initiated in 1999 and which he referred to this morning. As for the Security Council, it too has taken into account in several aspects, the role of private business in the outbreak of conflicts as well as in conflict management.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): It is with a great deal of interest and pleasure, Sir, that we are participating in the debate that brings us together here today, at your initiative. We thank the Secretary-General for his statement and also thank the President of the World Bank and the President and Chief Executive Officer of Siemens, as well as our colleagues, the President of the Economic and Social Council and the Chairman of the Ad Hoc Advisory Group for African Countries emerging from conflict, for their statements, which have enhanced our discussion. It is a good idea for the international community, through discussions such as this one, to analyse in depth the kind of guidelines it has engaged in for the role of business in crises and conflict.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to pay tribute to the Afghan people, who have demonstrated their pride and dignity in exercising their recovered sovereignty. They have shown their sense of responsibility and their will to lead the Afghan nation along the path to peace. We, the international community, want to assure the Afghan people that we will remain at their side because it is together that we will succeed. I think that is the main message of the Berlin conference.”
2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source
“We hope that the elections will also prove to be an opportunity for considerable participation, including by Afghan women. At a time when the international community wishes to express its resolve to help Afghanistan over the long term, I believe that it is appropriate to emphasize the quality of the work being done by the United Nations in that country. We express our fullest support for the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Mr. Jean Arnault. In Afghanistan, the international community has acted in various complex modalities, but with good coordination and affirmation of Afghan sovereignty, which are essential. The United Nations is the locus of coordination where political orientation is established, which the various actors then implement on the ground.”
2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source
“Still in the context of preparations for the elections, we fully support the statement of Jean-Marie Guehenno on the importance of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, which to a great extent will depend, of course, on the commitment of the Afghan Government. I would add that, in connection with the elections, efforts to enhance the organization of those elections are important. In addition to its overall effort in 2004, France will provide additional assistance to the electoral process and will, inter alia, be responsible for the initial training of members of the electoral commission and contribute support for physical education. This effort is essential, as this is an opportunity for the electorate to take its destiny in hand and to build its own future.”
2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source
“Following the training of three battalions, we are now completing the training of more than 600 army officers, after which we will initiate the training of instructors for the future military academy in Kabul. Furthermore, in addition to our contingent of 550 troops, we will increase our commitment to the International Security Assistance Force by assuming, together with Eurocorps, the command of that broadened force this summer. We will also continue actively to participate in Operation Enduring Freedom for the dismantling of the last Taliban networks, which are keeping Afghanistan in a state of fragility.”
2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source
“We must lay the foundations for a sustainable economy in Afghanistan by finding alternatives to opium production and we must take the appropriate path to ensure Afghanistan's economic future. We must now focus all our efforts on the common political objective and priority of the proper conduct of elections. 1 share the View of Mr. Guehenno, who in that context stressed the importance of security issues. In that regard, France will strengthen its own commitment to making the country safe and will continue, together with the United States and other partners, to assist in the establishment of a stable and multi-ethnic Afghan National Army.”
2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source
“It was an important moment, too, because of the announcement of the dates for presidential and legislative elections. My country welcomes that development and hopes that the simultaneous elections will promote the essential political dynamic. This is also an important time because of the commitment undertaken by the Afghan authorities to undertaking reform. We pay tribute to the work of President Karzai in that regard. It was also an important occasion because of the work done at the margins of the conference, in particular the agreement - mentioned by all delegations and by you, Sir - to increase cooperation between Afghanistan and its neighbours in the anti- narcotics campaign. Not only Afghanistan and the region, but the countries of Europe as well, are threatened by poppy cultivation.”
2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I should like to begin by thanking all those who have addressed kind words to me and the French delegation. I also wish to thank Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno for his briefing, to which we listened with great interest. My delegation associates itself with the statement to be made by the presidency of the European Union. I wish to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and to convey our appreciation for the role played by Germany in providing support for Afghanistan. The Berlin conference was a success which we welcome. I believe that this is an important moment, because the conference demonstrated the readiness of the international community to help the Afghan people over the long term.”
2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source
“"The said six months having elapsed, the Security Council confirms the continuation of the current arrangements for the Bureau of the Committee for another six months, until 4 October 2004." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2004/8. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.55 p.m.”
2004-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4939 (2004) · source
“The Security Council will now begin 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: "The Security Council recalls the statement of its President of 16 October 2003 (S/PRST/2003/l7), which confirmed the continuation of the current arrangements of the Bureau of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter- terrorism for another six months, i.e. until 4 April 2004.”
2004-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4939 (2004) · source
“Infavonr: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1537 (2004). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.50 p.m.”
2004-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4938 (2004) · source
“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 Mission in Sierra Leone, document 8/2004/228. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2004/256, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the 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.”
2004-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4938 (2004) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Sierra Leone, 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. Kanu (Sierra Leone) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2004-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4938 (2004) · source
“In favour: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1536 (2004). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.30 am.”
2004-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4937 (2004) · source
“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 Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, document S/2004/230. Members of the Council also have before them document 5/2004/249, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution. 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.”
2004-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4937 (2004) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Afghanistan, 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. Farhadi (Afghanistan) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2004-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4937 (2004) · source
“In favour: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1535 (2004). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.25 am.”
2004-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4936 (2004) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2004/238, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by a show of hands.”
2004-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4936 (2004) · source
“In favour: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1534 (2004). 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 am.”
2004-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4935 (2004) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2004/232, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show ofhana's.”
2004-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4935 (2004) · source
“There are no further speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.50 pm.”
2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4934 (2004) · source
“France has systematically condemned terrorist acts, those heinous acts which have killed hundreds of Israelis since September 2000. Finally, we appeal to the parties to respect international law and fulfil their obligations within the framework of the road map. The road map is the only possible path. Violence is not an option and must cease. I regret that it has not been possible to achieve consensus. France finds it particularly regrettable that the Council, once again, finds itself paralysed regarding this pivotal issue for stability and for international peace. I now resume my function as President of the Council. The Permanent Observer of Palestine has asked for the floor. I now give him the floor.”
2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4934 (2004) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of France. France voted in favour of the draft resolution submitted by Algeria because we believe that the Security Council should send a strong and clear message to the parties in the present context of extremely heightened tensions in the region. The text was considerably amended and improved during the negotiations over the last 48 hours. The text ultimately reproduces the balance of the declaration of the Ministers of the European Union and condemns the killing of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin as an extrajudicial execution which is a practice that France has always opposed as contravening international law. The text also condemns all terrorist acts against civilians.”
2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4934 (2004) · source
“I now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/2004/240. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Pakistan, Philippines, Russian Federation, Spain Against: United States of America Abstaining: Germany, Romania, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland The President (spoke in French): The result of the voting is as follows: 11 in favour, one against and three abstentions. The draft resolution has not been adopted, owing to the negative vote of a permanent member of the Security Council. I shall now call on those representatives who wish to make statements following the voting.”
2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4934 (2004) · source
“At the invitation of the President, Mr. Al-Kidwa (Palestine) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will continue its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2004/240, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Algeria and the Libyan Arab J amahiriya. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4934 (2004) · source
“In accordance with the decision taken at the 4929th meeting of the Security Council, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite the representative of Israel 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. Gillerman (Israel) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): In accordance with the decision taken at the 4929th meeting of the Security Council, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to participate in the meeting in accordance with the rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided.”
2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4934 (2004) · source
“I thank Mr. Annabi for his briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 10.50 am.”
2004-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4931 (2004) · source
“The President (spoke in French): 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. Hedi Annabi, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Annabi to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2004/230, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr.”
2004-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4931 (2004) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Afghanistan, 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. Farhddi (Afghanistan), took a seat at the Council table.”
2004-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4931 (2004) · source