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De La Sabliere

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“What is at stake is the very idea of a peace process based on the principles enshrined by the international community in resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 1397 (2002) - the principle of land for peace, which was given concrete expression in the road map of the Quartet, which was accepted by the two parties at the Aqaba Summit on 4 June last. With such high stakes, it seems to us legitimate and critical for the international community, through the Security Council, to respond, recall the rule of law, and show the parties the way to be followed.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“Mr. de La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I recall that France associates itself with the statement which will be made by the presidency of the European Union. The building of a separation wall, which deviates from the Green Line and encroaches on the occupied Palestinian territories, together with the continuation of the establishment of settlements in the occupied territories, is an issue of vital importance for the future of the settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. What is at stake is historic - nothing less than the possibility of a negotiated settlement on the basis of two States - Israel and a viable Palestinian State - living in peace and security, within secure and recognized borders.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“The international community must spare no effort to help Afghanistan to take its fate into its own hands once again. France will continue, with many other nations, to do its part.”
2003-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4840 (2003) · source
“Nevertheless, France considers that the extension of the ISAF mandate that the Security Council has just decided on does not entail a commitment of its forces outside Kabul. France does not plan to involve itself in missions beyond those that it is currently fulfilling. The resolution authorizes ISAF to protect international civil personnel involved, in particular, in reconstruction efforts and humanitarian assistance. We understand that the protection provided by ISAF relates above all to the civilian personnel of the provincial reconstruction teams (PRT). It is essential today that the international community give its full support to the Afghan authorities to enable them to exercise effective power over the entire Afghan territory. This is the full meaning of the Bonn Agreement, in both the letter and the spirit.”
2003-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4840 (2003) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): France has just voted for the draft resolution that has been adopted as resolution 1510 (2003). Afghanistan is now at a critical juncture for its future. We commend the determination of the international community to support the Afghan people and authorities to assist them to meet the immense challenge of reconstruction and peace. For its part, France is already greatly involved in Afghanistan, and intends to remain so. With respect to security, French forces are taking part in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and in the operations against terrorist networks in the framework of Operation Enduring Freedom. Moreover, the French army is helping, side by side with United States forces, in the training of a new Afghan army.”
2003-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4840 (2003) · source
“The international community must assist and support competent national jurisdictions in the delocalization of these matters. I have two very brief questions to add to those that have already been asked, addressed to President Meron and to President Mose. I should like to ask them whether they have planned or are planning specific mechanisms to follow up on a regular basis the way in which the completion strategy is being implemented in its particulars. Are they planning, in particular, for the establishment of warning criteria to address any difficulties that may arise?”
2003-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4838 (2003) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I should like to begin by thanking the President Meron, President Mase, Ms. Del Ponte and Mr. J allow for their interventions, which my delegation listened to most attentively. Once again, we reiterate my country's support for the two Tribunals. Like previous speakers, the French delegation has closely followed the implementation of the completion strategy as developed by the two Tribunals and supported by our Council, most recently in resolution 1503 (2003). It is, of course, clear that it is important for all of the players involved - the organs of the two Tribunals, the judges, the prosecutors, the registrars and, above all, the States of the regions concerned - to mobilize themselves with regard to arrests, transfers, cooperation, witnesses and evidence.”
2003-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4838 (2003) · source
“We hope that the donor conference to be held in The Hague at the end of the month will enable the European Union to make an overall contribution to an exit strategy for the International Criminal Tribunal to show our determination to ensure the success of international justice. The European Union has also chosen to have its police mission take over from the International Police Task Force. In the area of security, currently covered by the Stabilization Force (SF OR), plans for involvement by the European Union are now being studied in cooperation with our major partners. In this way, closer ties between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Union are under way. The European Commission is preparing a feasibility study for a future stabilization and association agreement, and it must report its conclusions by the end of the year.”
2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source
“We would like to be convinced, however, that they will choose to effectively implement their commitments in principle, because by doing so they will foster the integration of Bosnia and Herzegovina into the various arrangements of European cooperation. Thirdly, I believe it is important to emphasize - and I fully agree with the statement to be made by the representative of Italy on behalf of the European Union - the considerable and growing commitment of the European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a political, human and financial commitment. The dual function of Lord Ashdown, who is also the Special Representative of the European Union, reflects this. Since 1991, Bosnia and Herzegovina has been the major beneficiary of community assistance to the Balkans.”
2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source
“Secondly, I would like to emphasize the need to be extremely vigilant in the implementation of the reform which the High Representative has been able to achieve. We note that local resistance, particularly from political parties, often prevents the implementation of these priority reforms. We should be similarly vigilant about cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. We note with regret the lack of cooperation from the Republika Srpska, despite the demands of the international community, reiterated in resolution 1503 (2003) of 28 August. Political leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina approve the reforms put forward by the High Representative, with the support of the international community.”
2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source
“I cannot be exhaustive, but I am pleased to highlight the fiscal reforms, which he mentioned, with the establishment of a State value-added tax and of an integrated customs service; the stepped-up campaign against organized crime and corruption, even if, as he pointed out, much remains to be done; the planned transfer of some cases from the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia to the Bosnian judicial system; and, finally, the agreement by officials of Bosnia and Herzegovina to defence institutions reform proposed by James Locher's Commission. This progress also fosters the building of a modern State compatible with European integration and, within this framework, a transfer of responsibility to the Bosnians, which we so fervently wish to see.”
2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Lord Ashdown and President Meron for their briefings, which complement the report of the High Representative. I would like to make three comments. First, I reaffirm France's support for the action undertaken by Lord Ashdown in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We share the priorities that he has identified for his mission: the rule of law and justice; economic reform and development; combating organized crime; structural reform; and return of refugees and displaced persons. His resolve has allowed for considerable progress on various matters.”
2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source
“It is essential that the opportunity for a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement be sought in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions. The road map, which contains Syrian and Lebanese tracks, must be given a chance.”
2003-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4836 (2003) · source
“In a Middle East situation that has already been made precarious by such crises, it is the responsibility of all, particularly of States in the region, to refrain from increasing stability and tension. Any act of terrorism is unjustifiable and should be condemned. Having said that, the fight against terrorism to which France is firmly committed must be undertaken in the context of respect for international law. That is essential. I stress once again that the situation in the Middle East is most alarming. In such difficult circumstances, we appeal to all parties - particularly the Israelis, Palestinians and Syrians - to allow reason to prevail over the threat of escalation. There can be no lasting security without peace. Peace can prevail only through negotiation, not by the force of arms.”
2003-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4836 (2003) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): Since this is the first time I am taking the floor this month, like my colleagues who have spoken before me I should like to wish you great success, Sir, in your duties. I also thank Ambassador Jones Parry for the way in which he conducted our work last month. We are deeply concerned by the deterioration of the situation and the serious danger of rising tension. We condemn violence from wherever it may come. It is unacceptable and politically ineffective, kills innocent people, obscures the political horizon and can only aggravate the crisis. The Israeli operation today that targeted a site near Damascus is a grim business and an unacceptable violation of international law and the rules of sovereignty.”
2003-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4836 (2003) · source
“In that respect, I would like to take up the question posed by Ambassador Konuzin: It would be good to know what the United Nations can do to help to ensure that the deadline that has been set is met.”
2003-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4834 (2003) · source
“ECOWAS has shown over the past few years the extent to which its contribution could be useful. Like those who have preceded me, I believe that, despite the developments that have been described to us as little cause for alarm, it is important that the Security Council should follow the situation closely. We have therefore taken note of the information given us this morning on the resignation of President Kumba Yala and the transition arrangements. It seems that the path is now clear for restoring constitutional order, but the civilian transitional authorities must do everything that they can to ensure prompt, fair, credible and transparent legislative elections, which have been scheduled for 12 October.”
2003-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4834 (2003) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I, too, would like to thank the Assistant Secretary- General for Political Affairs, Mr. Kalomoh, for his thorough briefing, which gave us much information on the situation on the ground, and the Special Envoy of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries, Mr. Ramos Horta, who made a very useful contribution to the work of the Council this morning. France condemned the coup d'etat that took place on 14 September along the lines of the principles established by the African Union. We support the approach taken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and we also believe that it was good that the Security Council affirmed in its previous statement that in such situations regional and subregional organizations could be of great assistance.”
2003-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4834 (2003) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): France voted in favour of the text submitted to a vote, which seems to us to reflect the general message expressed yesterday in the open debate. Violence and terrorism must end. The decision to expel President Arafat is against the law, politically counterproductive and should not be implemented. The road map is the best path possible and should be fully implemented by both parties. The Quartet must pursue and intensify its efforts. We should have liked the Council to achieve consensus on such a message. We regret the outcome of the voting. It is a seriously counterproductive result.”
2003-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4828 (2003) · source
“We also believe that an international interposition force that ensures the interests of both parties must be contemplated, but they must both accept it. France is a friend of Israel, the Arab world and Palestinians. The gravity of the situation on the ground requires extra effort and courage on the part of all of us. We all expect a great deal from the United States and the Quartet, who are the parties principally engaged on the ground and whom we support fully. A silent Security Council would be shirking its responsibilities. The Council must speak for what is right and lend its support to peace efforts. France welcomes the initiative of the Arab Group and is prepared to work on that basis to adopt a consensus Security Council resolution that is commensurate with the seriousness of the situation and that makes a contribution to peace.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824 (2003) · source
“That comprehensive and non-sequential approach is the logic advocated by the Quartet's road map, which is not being implemented on the ground due to the lack of a genuine implementation mechanism. France has always called for determined action by the Quartet - which is made up by the United States, the United Nations, the European Union and the Russian Federation - in accordance with the role set forth for it in the road map. France has also called for the holding of an international conference to put the peace process back on track, as well as for the establishment of an effective international monitoring mechanism to ensure that the parties respect their commitments. Both of those elements are called for in the road map.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824 (2003) · source
“Palestinian institutional reforms must then be carried out, and free, transparent and democratic elections held as soon as possible. It is just as crucial that Israel make the necessary gestures so that the Palestinian people can see the tangible and immediate fruits of the peace process and of dialogue, as opposed to frustration, anger and revolt. The Israeli army must withdraw from all autonomous Palestinian areas and close targeted killings, which are contrary to international law and fuel the cycle of violence. Roadblocks, sieges, curfews and other restrictions against the Palestinian people must be lifted. Israel must discontinue all settlement activities and construction of the separation wall.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824 (2003) · source
“Security and policy must go hand-in-hand in pursuing the peace process. The response to the problem of the terrorism embraced by some Palestinian groups must be comprehensive. The Palestinian people must be mobilized for peace and must stand behind their Prime Minister and Government. That presupposes that Palestinian energies not be polarized by internal power struggles and that the President, Prime Minister, Government and Parliament act under basic Palestinian law and in a spirit of unity to implement the road map. The new Prime Minister and his Government must be able to take all necessary measures to reform and unite the security apparatus. They must also do their utmost to arrest and bring to justice the perpetrators of terrorist acts and to dismantle the infrastructure supporting them.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824 (2003) · source
“One does not get to choose the people one deals with in a peace process. By definition, in a conflict one makes peace with one's enemies. It is not by avoiding those Palestinian political realities that we will be able to arrive at an independent, viable and democratic Palestinian State that co-exists with the State of Israel, which has a legitimate right to live in security and within internationally recognized borders. Stopping terrorism cannot be done solely through the logic of military and police security. Making security a precondition for launching political dialogue is tantamount to allowing the entire peace process to be highjacked by extremists, thereby letting terrorists impose their own timetable and interests, as opposed to those of the Palestinian people.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824 (2003) · source
“The Israeli authorities are building a separation wall that impinges upon Palestinian lands and encircles the population. Some towns, in particular Qalqiliya, have become ghettos. Settlement activity is growing and settlements are growing larger, particularly in Jerusalem, which is a Holy City three times over and which the Council has always said had a special character whose nature should be respected. Against that backdrop, the Israeli decision in principle to remove Yasser Arafat, who is the legitimately elected President of the Palestinian Authority, is contrary to the basic rules of international law. It is also a grave political mistake. Announcing that decision, and its possible implementation, can only be counterproductive for Israeli security and for the prospects for peace.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824 (2003) · source
“The matter is one of great urgency, given that we are now - in September 2003 - entering the fourth year of the intifada and that 10 years ago the Washington Declaration was signed by Mr. Arafat and Mr. Rabin. What is the current situation? What are the remedies? The situation is one of Violence on both sides; insecurity is growing and peace seems far away. We are at a critical point. Barbaric terrorist acts perpetrated by armed Palestinian groups hostile to peace continue against Israeli civilians. Israeli civilians are living in daily anxiety and fear for their lives and the lives of their children. Palestinians also live with the same fear and anxiety. Targeted killings organized by the Israeli army continue; just as children are killed, houses are demolished, farmland is destroyed and other acts of collective reprisals continue.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824 (2003) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I should like at the outset to say that France associates itself fully with the statement to be made later by the representative of Italy on behalf of the European Union. I should like to thank the Secretary-General's Special Coordinator, Mr. Roed-Larsen, for his briefing. France shares his analysis and agrees with his recommendations. I should also like to thank you, Sir, for having organized this public debate. On Friday the Arab Group asked for the Council to meet and to take immediate action. The extreme gravity of the situation on the ground requires the entire international community to make its voice known and to search for collective solutions.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824 (2003) · source
“We also intend to be vigilant with respect to all aspects involving human rights and combating terrorism. France thanks the members of the Council and the families of the victims of the Lockerbie attack for the understanding they have shown throughout these recent weeks, particularly with respect to the latest postponement of the voting on the text.”
2003-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4820PartII (2003) · source
“This normalization, which we encourage, presumes that Libya will continue to make the necessary gestures beyond the requirements for the lifting of sanctions. France will be vigilant in ensuring that the agreement reached between the families of the victims of the bombing of the UTA flight and the Qaddafi Foundation are rapidly implemented. This is the substance of the position according to which France abstained in the voting on the resolution just adopted by the Security Council. France urges Libya fully to comply with its assumed commitments. It also calls on Libya to take the measures expected of it on other issues that are critical to the international community, in particular to ensure an equitable settlement for victims of the attack on the La Belle discotheque in Berlin in 1986.”
2003-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4820PartII (2003) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): The agreement reached yesterday between the representatives of the families of UTA flight 772 and the Qaddafi Foundation has allowed France not to oppose the lifting of sanctions against Libya. France welcomes this agreement, whereby conditions have been established for an equitable settlement of this painful matter, which, as members of the Council are aware, involves people of 17 nationalities - not only French, but also Africans, Americans and British citizens, in particular. The agreement generated a joint statement communicated to the members of the Council. The lifting of sanctions against Libya is an important phase in the process of reintegrating that country into the international community.”
2003-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4820PartII (2003) · source
“I believe that the donors conference held recently, on 18 July, in Paris gave some encouraging signs in this respect. Let me add that, on the ground, ECOWAS and French troops are continuing their efforts in support of the peace process. In keeping with resolution 1464 (2003), France early next week will publish a report on the activities of Operation Licorne. The Council will also be renewing the six-month authorization it had granted to the peacekeeping forces. In that respect, my delegation will be submitting a brief technical draft resolution early next week. Finally, as Council members are aware, we have prepared a draft presidential statement embodying these main points. I understand that the expert-level meetings that took place this week indicate that there is agreement on the draft.”
2003-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4793 (2003) · source
“I am thinking in particular of the cantonment of forces and of the disarmament of the Forces nouvelles, which should follow the vote on the amnesty law. I believe it was very useful to have, thanks to the Prime Minister and his delegation, a presentation of this programme, which enables us to see all the work planned and its importance for the success of the process. I should like also to welcome the involvement of President Kufuor and the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which are clear evidence of its political and operational capacity to help restore civil peace in Cote d'Ivoire. While remaining very vigilant about the effective implementation of the Linas-Marcoussis Agreement, the international community will continue to support the ECOWAS Mission in Cote d'Ivoire (ECOMICI).”
2003-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4793 (2003) · source
“Secondly, the cantonment sites for belligerents have been identified. It is important to recall that a declaration ending the war was adopted on 4 July. As was also indicated, a draft law on amnesty has been submitted by the Council of Ministers to the bureau of the National Assembly. The Prime Minister also noted that the normalization of relations between Cote d'Ivoire and its neighbours has begun. We also welcome the establishment of a climate of trust in C6te d'Ivoire, which is essential for the complete implementation of the Linas-Marcoussis and Accra Agreements. However, as was also underlined, the process remains fragile. Much remains to be done for reconciliation in C6te d'Ivoire to be a complete success.”
2003-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4793 (2003) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): We are pleased to welcome among us Mr. Diarra, Prime Minister of Cote d'Ivoire. We thank him most warmly for his briefing, to which we listened with great interest. I am thoroughly convinced that Council members are well aware of the extent of his tasks and of the efforts he is making, which they appreciate. Unquestionably, as the Prime Minister has stressed, new progress towards reconciliation in Cote d'Ivoire has been registered since last May and the adoption of resolution 1479 (2003). I think it is useful to recall the key elements of that progress. The first is the total ceasefire signed on 3 May by the Forces armees nationales de Cote d'Ivoire (FANCI) and the Forces nouvelles. The western part of the country has been pacified.”
2003-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4793 (2003) · source
“Such information, which my Government called for in the Security Council several months ago, will be useful in enabling the Council to better evaluate the follow-up to resolution 1373 (2001) almost two years after its adoption.”
2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source
“In close cooperation with the Counter-Terrorism Committee, the Action Group is entrusted with evaluating the needs and priorities of States vis-a-vis technical assistance to combat terrorism and with improving coordination in the activities of its members in this field. The Action Group, which is designed to strengthen global capacity to combat terrorism, Will hold its second meeting next October. Finally, France is pleased that, based on recent country reports, the Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee will inform the Security Council in his next report of the main difficulties encountered by States in implementing resolution 1373 (2001).”
2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source
“As the Chairman's report points out, efforts already made by the Counter-Terrorism Committee to facilitate technical assistance must he stepped up - in particular through the register of available sources and the matrix. My delegation therefore supports the idea of giving a more active role to the Committee's experts in this field. We will participate actively in the discussions on this matter in the Committee. As the representative of the country that currently chairs the G-8, I would also like to say a few words about the establishment of the G-8's Counter-Terrorism Action Group. The Group, which was set up last June during the G-8 summit at Evian, met in Paris for the first time on 2 July. That meeting included the participation of representatives of the Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee.”
2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source
“The second meeting between the Counter- Terrorism Committee and regional and international organizations, which is to be held in Washington on 7 October under the aegis of the Organization of American States, will usefully enable us to pursue and broaden this interesting dialogue in the interest of an expanded and more effective fight against terrorism. We believe it is extremely important for there to be an initial assessment of the cooperation that has been initiated between the Counter-Terrorism Committee and international and regional organizations. Thirdly, France would like to reiterate the essential nature of technical assistance to countries needing help in the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001).”
2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source
“It is, indeed, important - along the lines of the meeting that took place on 6 March - to intensify that cooperation by taking concrete measures that are better adapted to the competences and capacities of the relevant organizations and in keeping with the priorities established by the Counter-Terrorism Committee. In this regard, my delegation welcomes the fact that the Committee has sent letters in this respect to some of those organizations. We hope in particular that the cooperation thereby established will enable our Committee and its experts to benefit from the evaluations that the organizations have already carried out or plan to carry out within their area of competence - both in material and geographical terms - in the field of combating terrorism.”
2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source
“President, the evaluation of these reports is impressive and unprecedented. We must not, however, speak only in terms of quantity. The content of the evaluation letters must be more closely adjusted to the situation in a given country in terms of the measures taken in implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). For those States that have already enacted legislation or set up administrative structures to combat terrorism, the evaluation will apply to the effectiveness of the measures that they have adopted. Secondly, France fully supports the importance attached by the CTC to the matter of cooperation with international and regional organizations with competence in the field of combating terrorism.”
2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): The representative of Italy, who will speak later on behalf of the European Union, will remind the Council of the energetic action being taken by the Union and its member States to combat terrorism, and I would like in advance to associate myself fully with that statement. I would also like, however, to make a few comments in my national capacity. First of all, my delegation is gratified by the continuing work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), and in particular of its experts, to whom I would like to pay a well-deserved tribute for their work in evaluating the national reports submitted by States in compliance with resolution 1373 (2001). The number of reports received has already been mentioned and, as you rightly said, Mr.”
2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source
“The Iraqi people can count on our sense of responsibility and our concern to help reconstruct and rehabilitate their country.”
2003-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4791 (2003) · source
“France remains convinced that everyone will benefit from establishing a genuine international partnership and a global approach to the security, political, economic and social problems that places the United Nations right at the centre of the reconstruction process. We note with interest that the debate and reflections are starting to point in that direction. Prolonged instability and insecurity in Iraq would be harmful for all. We are concerned at the current situation, which has caused the saddening death of American and British soldiers. Winning the peace is in the common interest of Iraqis, the countries of the region, the coalition and the international community as a whole. France will continue, vigilantly and in an open and constructive spirit, to shoulder its responsibilities as a member of the Security Council.”
2003-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4791 (2003) · source
“We support the holding of a donors' conference in October and the idea of creating a special multilateral fund, managed collectively under the aegis of the United Nations Development Programme and the international financial institutions. Finally, it seems essential to ensure that the launching of the process of economic reconstruction, including the rehabilitation of the petroleum sector, is carried out in full respect of relevant international law, in particular the Geneva Conventions and the Hague Regulations. Resolution 1483 (2003) made it possible to regain the unity of the Security Council. But that resolution remains an imperfect and limited framework.”
2003-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4791 (2003) · source
“We think it is essential that the future International Advisory and Monitoring Board of the Development Fund for Iraq really has the role foreseen for it in resolution 1483 (2003) and has the real power to verify that the Iraqi oil resources are used in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 13 and 14 of resolution 1483 (2003). We believe that it is equally important that the orderly conclusion of the oil-for-food programme is carried out transparently and efficiently, without discrimination with respect to suppliers. We hope that donor efforts will take place within an appropriate multilateral framework.”
2003-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4791 (2003) · source
“We believe that only the United Nations has the legitimacy, impartiality and expertise necessary for ensuring the effective rehabilitation of the State. It is essential to preserve their independence, which is the guarantee of legitimacy. As the Secretary-General has proposed, the United Nations can also provide excellent counsel for carrying out the demobilization and reintegration of former soldiers, which is crucial for the sustainable stability of the country. Fifthly, we encourage the Secretary-General to assume an ambitious approach to the role of the United Nations in the process of the economic and financial reconstruction of Iraq. The increased mobilization of the international community involves promoting the transparency of the financial, commercial and economic mechanisms currently being established.”
2003-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4791 (2003) · source
“In particular, we support the creation of a United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq and the implementation of a work programme for the remaining part of this year focused on the facilitation of the political transition, the promotion of human rights, humanitarian assistance and the orderly conclusion of the oil-for-food programme. We believe that those activities should be gradually broadened, as the Secretary-General proposes, to include a truly central role for the United Nations in the conduct of the political dialogue and the preparation of a new constitution. That broadened role should also lead to active participation in technical assistance for reform, whether in the area of electoral assistance, the establishment of rule of law or the judicial, administrative and public service sectors.”
2003-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4791 (2003) · source
“Thirdly, we agree with the statement made by the Secretary-General on the distribution of roles between the United Nations and the coalition within the framework of resolution 1483 (2003). Within that limited framework, it is the Coalition Provisional Authority and not the United Nations that is given the responsibility for administering Iraq, ensuring the well- being of its population and restoring security and stability in the country. Fourthly, we fully support the various proposals made by the Secretary-General and his Special Representative for the gradual development of the responsibilities of the United Nations.”
2003-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4791 (2003) · source
“107) Secondly, we also fully support the approach pursued by the Secretary-General and his Special Representative. That approach is based on inclusive dialogue at the national and regional levels. Only an inclusive approach at the national level will make possible the emergence of a sovereign Government that is legitimate and representative of all Iraqi society, as well as pluralistic and respectful of the rights and freedoms of all. Moreover, as the Secretary-General has stressed, the regional dimension is of great importance. Only a process that involves Iraq's neighbours will make it possible to ensure the emergence of a Government that is accepted and recognized. That is essential to stability in the region.”
2003-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4791 (2003) · source
“First of all, we agree fully with the Secretary- General's analysis and proposals regarding the political transition, as well as with his resolve to work on respect for human rights as a matter of priority. Promoting human rights and the rights of women must be at the very heart of the work on State and national reconstruction. The recommendations to draw up a road map and a clear timetable are very relevant, and they should be pursued. The people of Iraq need a visible and credible political prospect in order that they may regain hope and be able to mobilize constructively to ensure a successful political transition. As the Secretary-General has said, "There is a pressing need to set out a clear and specific sequence of events leading to the end of military occupation". (5/2003/715, para.”
2003-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4791 (2003) · source