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De La Sabliere

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“We will, of course, have to see to it that the specific containerization measures planned within the framework of stage II are carried out successfully. Indeed, the success of this stage will be a key factor in the holding of a Constituent Assembly in Bougainville. That Assembly will be charged with adopting the future Constitution. The Constitutional Commission for Bougainville submitted last February an initial draft, and an amended version is to be issued in the days to come. This is a major political stage which perhaps will open the way for elections by the end of this year. Despite this progress, we still have some points of concern. I am thinking in particular of the fact that Mr. Francis Ona and his Me'ekamui Defence Force are not taking part in the peace process.”
2003-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4728 (2003) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I should like to thank Mr. Danilo Tiirk for his briefing and to state that developments in Bougainville give us cause for optimism. Yesterday's enemies have decided to settle their differences through peaceful means and to prepare for their future together. We have noted the progress that has been made in the area of weapons collection, in spite of delays in concluding stage II. We believe that the Buka Action Plan of 17 February is particularly important in this regard. It clearly identifies the obstacles to be overcome and sets out priority tasks. It will enable us to speed up the process of collecting weapons that are still in the hands of the factions.”
2003-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4728 (2003) · source
“These principles must be taken into account forthwith in order to facilitate a settlement to the crisis that respects the framework they define. The re-establishment of lasting peace will be possible only in a collective context, in which the United Nations must be central. As soon as the situation permits, the United Nations will have to be allowed to exercise its full responsibility, in strict respect for its independence. It will have to verify the disarmament of Iraq, as required by the resolutions in force. It will have to help the Iraqi people to regain control over its destiny and to choose its future. Faithful to these principles, France will continue to act to ensure that crises which threaten international peace and security find fair solutions through collective action in the framework of the United Nations.”
2003-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726Resumption1 (2003) · source
“It is in that context that the Security Council must seek the prompt adoption of a resolution to mobilize efforts urgently to alleviate the humanitarian situation of the Iraqi people, inter alia, through the resumption of the oil for food programme. We hope that we will soon reach agreement on such a text and that it will be adopted shortly. France reiterates its commitment to the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Iraq. These principles are enshrined in the Charter and were recalled in resolution 687 (1991) and subsequent resolutions. They must be fully respected. Accordingly, we call on the countries of the region to refrain from any initiative that would further exacerbate the situation. The sovereignty of Iraq belongs to the Iraqis. The Iraqis must remain masters of the future of their country.”
2003-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726Resumption1 (2003) · source
“That is why we hope that these military operations will be as rapid and as least deadly as possible and that a prompt end to the conflict will spare Iraq's civilians further suffering. We urge the belligerents to do everything they can to spare human lives. They must scrupulously comply with the rules imposed on them by international humanitarian law, in particular the Geneva Conventions. France is prepared to meet the humanitarian needs of the Iraqis, in support of the efforts made by the United Nations and the European Union. The international community must mobilize. We recall, however, that the primary responsibility to assist and to meet the basic needs of civilian populations lies, in accordance with international humanitarian law, with the occupying forces in the areas under their control.”
2003-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): France regrets that military action has been engaged in Iraq without the endorsement of the United Nations. To the very end, in cooperation with the members of the Security Council, the countries of the region and the entire international community, France strove to demonstrate convincingly that the disarmament of Iraq could be achieved through the peaceful means of inspections. We remain convinced that that approach was both correct and viable. These efforts, unfortunately, did not succeed. This conflict will be fraught with consequences for the future. Our prime concern today is the fate of the civilian population in Iraq.”
2003-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Annan himself suggested in his report of the summer of 2001 on the issue of conflict prevention? Such a report could highlight the trans- border dimensions of conflicts that are already on the Council's agenda. It would also be based on relevant information at the disposal of the Secretariat and various actors on the ground, such as UNDP. In particular, the report could focus on the problem of small arms and light weapons and of mercenary activities, even if other questions - particularly humanitarian ones, for example - would also be part of that discussion. I think that this work would facilitate the follow- up on this important question that is being considered by the Security Council.”
2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source
“It also entails their training security forces, harmonizing legislation and collecting and destroying confiscated weapons. We have concluded that the results achieved are encouraging. Twelve national commissions have been set up in the 15 participating countries. Nevertheless, additional efforts will have to be made in order that the commissions are truly able to begin their work. I have one final question for the representatives of the Secretary-General. The West African subregion is obviously being threatened by a number of conflicts, in particular by the two on our agenda today: the proliferation of small arms and the use of mercenaries. Would it then not be worthwhile for the Secretariat to prepare for the Council a report on the specific risks that exist in this region - as Mr.”
2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The effectiveness of the Moratorium must nevertheless be strengthened, especially as regards establishing exemptions and an end-user certificate that cannot be forged. France hopes that the Executive Secretary of ECOWAS will limit requests for import exemptions made by States to the legitimate security needs of those countries. On this issue, I would like to know the assessment of partners as regards the progress made in the implementation of the Moratorium and the proposals made to strengthen its effectiveness. Assistance provided within the PCASED framework to implement the ECOWAS Moratorium has a special role in operational activities. Those activities pertain to the establishment by each State participating in the Moratorium of a national commission and a small arms register.”
2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source
“In that regard, my country has from the beginning supported the Moratorium on the Importation, Exportation and Manufacture of Small Arms and Light Weapons in West Africa, which was adopted by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Last February, France announced the renewal of its contribution to the Programme for Coordination and Assistance for Security and Development (PCASED), which is managed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The Programme has the specific task of supporting the implementation of the Moratorium. In addition, since 2000, France has supported the operations of the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament at Lome.”
2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source
“All of these essential measures are currently being implemented or explored as part of the Programme of Action adopted by the first United Nations Conference on the Illicit Traffic in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, which was held in July 2001. The biennial conference to be held in July will provide an opportunity for an initial examination of the work under way. Another meeting, to be held in 2005, will allow us to begin preparations for the 2006 review conference. The Security Council has supported these efforts, as it and the international community should in fact do with regard to efforts under way in the subregion.”
2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Our goal was to identify the illicit traffic in these weapons. My country is pleased with the work that has been done - on the basis ofjoint proposals submitted by France and Switzerland - by the United Nations Group of Experts on this subject with regard to the feasibility of this type of international instrument. We hope that there will be long-term negotiations for an international convention in this field. France would like to emphasize the importance of producing States having a responsible attitude. If they have not yet done so, they must without delay adopt stringent legislation on export controls.”
2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The only long-term solution entails real disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programmes. In Sierra Leone the United Nations has thus demobilized and reintegrated over 46,000 combatants. Liberia must be the next field of action. There is no other way to avoid other countries in the region being convulsed by conflict similar to that which is unfortunately taking place today in C6te d'Ivoire. I would now like to say a few words about combating the illicit traffic in small arms. We need to take action at the national, regional and international levels in order to eradicate illicit markets and the destabilizing supply of small arms and light weapons in the West African subregion. In September 1999, France launched an initiative to conclude an international instrument on the marking and tracing of small arms and light weapons.”
2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Let us not forget that the ceasefire is being respected in the rest of the country. The international community must take action in the face of this a phenomenon, and France is determined to do its share. What, then, should we do? The first obligation when confronting the use of mercenaries is to contain them with an effective military presence. The Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, has referred to "robust peacekeeping", which is a very good English phrase. The United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) employed robust peacekeeping successfully against the RUF. French troops are doing the same today in Cote d'Ivoire against the rebel movements in the western part of the country. But robust peacekeeping is only an initial phase.”
2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source
“As far as the RUF is concerned, they undoubtedly received support from the Government of Liberia, as the reports of the Groups of Experts on Sierra Leone and Liberia have pointed out. The Security Council reacted by imposing sanctions against the Government of Liberia. Resolution 1343 (2001), which was renewed as resolution 1408 (2002), demanded that the Liberian authorities cut off all ties with the RUF. That decision was necessary but insufficient. Those mercenaries will not disappear, despite the disappearance of the RUF as a rebel army. Today it is mostly Liberian mercenaries - but also mercenaries from Sierra Leone - who are clashing in the western part of Cote d'Ivoire. That is an inter-Liberian conflict, and not one between the people of Cote d'Ivoire. Those mercenaries are impeding the return to peace.”
2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source
“These are mercenaries Without borders who leave in their wake only destruction, atrocities, theft, murder, rape and attacks of all kinds, including those carried out in Sierra Leone by so-called "short sleeves" and "long sleeves". We must therefore ask why this phenomenon occurs more frequently in West Africa than it does elsewhere. I would offer one explanation: the first civil war in Liberia. Combatants in that bloody conflict were never re- integrated into society, or even disarmed. The international community was not up to the task of its responsibilities. A number of those combatants merely reconstituted themselves into the conflict in Sierra Leone, either as rebels of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (RUF) or as part of the Civil Defence Force (CDF) militia.”
2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Another point that these two things have in common is that they have a trans-border character. We see the ground and air routes that are used by traffickers of small arms that criss-cross the subregion and the groups of mercenaries. These activities know no boundaries. They use country X as a base for their atrocities, and then they gradually export conflict and war economy to the entire subregion. I would first like to talk about mercenary activities and then small arms and light weapons, since they are related phenomena. For convenience's sake, I will distinguish between them in my statement. Thousands of combatants, often completely out of control, are traversing the conflict areas of the subregion - from Liberia to Sierra Leone and throughout Cote d'Ivoire.”
2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Mercenaries and other armed groups profit from easy access to illicit trafficking in small arms in order to acquire large quantities of weapons at often ridiculously low prices; and, therefore, they maintain their ability to harm. We also see in post-conflict situations, in the context of fragile peace efforts, that if these phenomena are not overcome in time, they remain an ongoing impediment to strategies for peace, demobilization and the reintegration of ex-combatants. In fact, we have seen that mercenaries, once present in a war economy based most often on the exploitation of lucrative natural resources, such as diamonds, drugs or other illicit trafficking, have no trouble at all in recruiting their troops and in acquiring enough small arms to continue their nefarious activity.”
2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Mr. De la Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): First of all, Sir, I would like to thank you for having chosen to draw the Security Council's attention to the question of the proliferation of small arms and light weapons and mercenary activities and to have organized this workshop with the Ministers, delegations, States of the subregion and representatives of the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Since this morning, the debate has shown that these two scourges are everywhere, but they have a particular impact on West Africa, and they threaten peace and security. They undermine economic development, are at the heart of many excesses, and contravene human rights. These two threats are most often linked.”
2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Finally, I wish to say that next month we will be preparing a draft resolution to renew and to improve the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). The draft resolution will be a further opportunity for the Security Council to devote its attention to the question of security in Afghanistan, on which - as was said repeatedly this morning - the success of Afghan reconstruction in future years will depend.”
2003-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4711 (2003) · source
“He told us that President Karzai is currently preparing a decree on the reform of the police and the border police in line with the 1 December decree establishing the Afghan national army. That is indeed an essential issue. Could we have some information about the general features of that decree and about what possible difficulties might be encountered in the course of implementing that decree? What will be the concrete steps to implement that decree? That is a question for Mr. Braun, as well. Ambassador Nishimura told us that the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process must begin in those areas where it is most likely to be successful in order to get some momentum under way. I would like to ask Ambassador Nishimura whether he could tell the Council in which areas there is the greatest hope for generating such momentum.”
2003-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4711 (2003) · source
“Before asking a few questions, I would just like to recall that in the efforts that the international community must continue to make on security-sector reform in Afghanistan, France, together with the United States, is making a special effort in the area of training the unified Afghan army. In 2002, France trained two battalions. A third battalion is now being trained. By the end of 2003, 7,000 soldiers will have undergone basic training. My country will also begin special training for officers. We will thus train 270 officers in the course of this year. As we pursue our work, we plan to train Afghan officers in our military colleges. I have one question for Mr. Guehenno.”
2003-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4711 (2003) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Guehenno and Ambassadors Braun and Nishimura for their briefings. And I thank the German presidency for this excellent initiative. The role of Germany and Japan, as lead nations for police and for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, is very notable. Security and the strengthening of the central authority remain two of the main challenges that Afghanistan must face. This morning, the Council heard about the progress that has been made in those areas. But it also heard about all that remains to be done to ensure security throughout the territory.”
2003-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4711 (2003) · source
“If that does not happen, the hopes that arose as a result of the Pretoria Agreement will be dashed. In conclusion, I wish to put a question to Mr. Vieira de Mello. We note with satisfaction that the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ms. Motoc, will be travelling to that country at the end of the month. We would like to know whether she will be giving priority to the east of the country, which would seem desirable. Furthermore, will other special rapporteurs - for example, Ms. Jahangir, the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions - be going to the Democratic Republic of the Congo again?”
2003-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4705 (2003) · source
“The fighting and abuses are unacceptable, all the more so since the Pretoria Agreement now offers political prospects. The culture of impunity must not be entrenched. In echoing the principal messages from the High Commissioner for Human Rights, France, together with its partners on the Security Council, will be preparing a presidential statement in the days to come. It seems necessary in particular to condemn the atrocities that have been committed and to call upon the parties to identify without delay those who are responsible and bring them to justice. It will also be necessary to send an unambiguous message to the parties to the effect that by the end of the month they must have arrived at solid decisions of principle with regard to the constitution and to ensuring that the transition takes place in a climate of security.”
2003-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4705 (2003) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in F rench): I thank Mr. Vieira de Mello for his visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 12 to 15 January and for having come here to present us with his conclusions. I also thank Mr. Guehenno for his briefing. The information conveyed to us by Mr. Vieira de Mello is extremely disturbing, in particular as regards the situation in the eastern part of the country. It is certainly dire with respect to the governmental sector. The death sentences are unacceptable, as the High Commissioner has already told the Kinshasa authorities. The European Union has taken steps in that regard. The atrocities committed in the East - in Kivu and now in Ituri, as just described to us - are of a gravity rarely achieved. France supports all of Mr. Vieira de Mello's comments.”
2003-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4705 (2003) · source
“I thank Mr. Brahimi for the kind words that he addressed to me. 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 on the subject. The meeting rose at 12 noon.”
2003-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4699 (2003) · 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. Lakhdar Brahimi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Brahimi 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. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan. I now give him the floor.”
2003-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4699 (2003) · 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.”
2003-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4699 (2003) · source
“In favour: Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, Guinea, Mexico, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, 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 1463 (2003). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.40 p.m.”
2003-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4698 (2003) · source
“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 the report of the Secretary-General on the situation concerning Western Sahara, document 8/2003/59. Members also have before them document S/2003/116, 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 ofhands.”
2003-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4698 (2003) · source
“In favour: Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, Guinea, Mexico, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, 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 1462 (2003). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.35 p.m.”
2003-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4697 (2003) · 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 the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia, contained in document 8/2003/39. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2003/102, 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 ofhands.”
2003-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4697 (2003) · source
“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 of hands. In favour: Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, Guinea, Mexico, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, 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 1461 (2003). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.30 p.m.”
2003-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4696 (2003) · source
“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 the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, document S/2003/38. Members also have before them document S/2003/ 111, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France. I should also like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following documents: S/2003/36 and S/2003/73, which contain letters dated 9 and 20 January 2003, respectively, from the Charge d'affaires a.i. of Lebanon addressed to the Secretary- General, and S/2003/96, which contains a letter dated 27 January 2003 from the Permanent Representative of Israel addressed to the Secretary-General.”
2003-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4696 (2003) · source
“In favour: Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, Guinea, Mexico, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, 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 1460 (2003). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.25 p.m.”
2003-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4695 (2003) · source
“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/2003/112, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. 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 put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2003-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4695 (2003) · source
“In favour: Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, Guinea, Mexico, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, 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 1459 (2003). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.45 p.m.”
2003-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4694 (2003) · source
“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/2003/54, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. 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 put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2003-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4694 (2003) · source
“In favour: Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, Guinea, Mexico, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, 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 1458 (2003). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.40 p.m.”
2003-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4693 (2003) · source
“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/2003/98, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. 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 put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2003-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4693 (2003) · source
“I thank Mr. ElBaradei for his briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall now like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.35 a.m.”
2003-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4692 (2003) · source
“I thank Mr. Blix for his briefing. I now give the floor to Mr. Mohamed ElBaradei, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency.”
2003-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4692 (2003) · source
“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. I welcome the presence of the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Kofi Annan, at this meeting. I now give the floor to Mr. Hans Blix, Executive Chairman of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission.”
2003-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4692 (2003) · 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. Hans Blix, Executive Chairman of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Blix to take a seat at the Council table. 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. Mohamed ElBaradei, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. ElBaradei to take a seat at the Council table.”
2003-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4692 (2003) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Iraq, 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. Aldonri (Iraq) took a seat at the Council table.”
2003-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4692 (2003) · source
“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 of hands. In favour: Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, Guinea, Mexico, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, 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 1457 (2003). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.45 p.m.”
2003-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4691 (2003) · source
“Ileka (Democratic Republic of the Congo), 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. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2002/1146, which contains the text of a letter dated 15 October 2002 from the Secretary- General addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the final report of the Panel of Experts on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources and Other Forms of Wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Members of the Council also have before them document 8/2003/83, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations.”
2003-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4691 (2003) · source
“The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo Letter dated 15 October 2002 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2002/1146) The President (spoke in French): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 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.”
2003-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4691 (2003) · source
“At the outset, I should like on behalf of the Security Council to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the Government and people of Mexico in connection with the earthquake which occurred near the States of Jalisco and Colima, resulting in considerable devastation and loss of life. I would request the representative of Mexico to convey to his Government our grief and sincere condolences. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2003-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4691 (2003) · source