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1. “This development should be consistent with the principle of regional ownership following an approach that, thanks to the concomitant action of the Stability Pact and the stabilization and association process, should promote regional cooperation and allow South-Eastern Europe to move closer to the structures of the European Union. Allow me to end my statement by congratulating those who have made these elections a success, above all the population of Kosovo, but also the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Hans Haekkerup; all the UNMIK staff; the staff of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe; and those who have contributed, either directly or indirectly, to the organization of that important day.”

   2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4430 (2001) · source

2. “The questions of security, the return of refugees and displaced persons (IDPs) and the search for missing persons must also be resolved as quickly as possible. Concerning the returns, some progress has been achieved recently, but should be done, and done better. Moreover, the improvement of the security conditions is as indispensable for increased returns as for the full participation of all communities in the new institutions. The international community should continue to focus its attention on this question. Finally, the authorities elected on 17 November should ensure a harmonious and democratic development of the province for the benefit of all communities of Kosovo but also of the stability of the entire region of South-Eastern Europe.”

   2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4430 (2001) · source

3. “In this regard, we should like to reassure the Belgrade authorities, and President Kostunica in particular, of our appreciation for the appeal they made to the Serb community in Kosovo to take part in the ballot. We also welcome the signing of a joint document between Belgrade and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) concerning cooperation in matters of common interest that the elected authorities of Kosovo are called upon to develop with the Mission and the Belgrade authorities. With the support of that agreement, the formation of the new assembly and the provisional institutions will now enable us to look ahead and to build a multi-ethnic Kosovo on a firm foundation in the context of resolution 1244 (1999) and the constitutional framework for provisional autonomy.”

   2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4430 (2001) · source

4. “That participation is an essential condition for ensuring their appropriate and effective representation in the new, democratically elected provisional institutions. The turnout of the Serb community of Kosovo, but also the participation of those Serbs who voted from Serbia and Montenegro, is significant. We expect them all to play an active part in the work of the new institutions. This turnout for the elections makes the coalition of Kosovo Serbs the third largest group in the new assembly. Such plurality of representation is turning that assembly into the foundation for future cooperation between all the ethnic groups in the provisional institutions and augurs well for the development of a multi-ethnic, tolerant and prosperous society.”

   2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4430 (2001) · source

5. “The European Union calls upon them to exercise their new authority with wisdom and responsibility, in scrupulous compliance with resolution 1244 (1999) and within the constitutional framework for provisional autonomy. It falls to them, among other things, to ensure the prosperous and stable development of their province, while respecting and safeguarding the interests of all the communities without exception. In this task, they will have the support and assistance of the European Union. The Council has on many occasions been witness to our appeals to all the communities to take part in these elections. It is therefore with great satisfaction that we have noted the turnout of all the constituent elements of Kosovo society in the elections.”

   2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4430 (2001) · source

6. “For several months now, the attention and energy of the international community have been directed at a major development in the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999) - namely, the elections in Kosovo on 17 November 2001. The European Union is pleased at the peaceful and orderly manner in which the elections took place and at the level of participation by the voters. This is a decisive step in the democratic development of Kosovo and a sign for the region as a whole that peace is won at the ballot box - not at gunpoint. We warmly congratulate all the candidates and political parties on their results in the elections. The elected candidates of Kosovo will now have to assume their considerable responsibilities in the political, economic, social and cultural fields.”

   2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4430 (2001) · source

7. “Mr. De Loecker (Belgium) (spoke in French): I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The countries of Central and Eastern Europe associated with the European Union - Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia - and the associated countries Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, as well as Liechtenstein, European Free Trade Association member country of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this statement. Above all, let me first thank Assistant Secretary- General Hedi Annabi for reporting to us on the latest developments on the situation in Kosovo.”

   2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4430 (2001) · source

8. “Positive moves have been sketched out. It is now a matter for the Security Council and also for the international community as a whole to ensure that those moves are acted upon and that progress towards peace and stability is achieved. We sincerely hope that we shall not have to witness again in the future the atrocities perpetrated against the civilian population in Angola.”

   2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source

9. “The European Union will continue to support the humanitarian efforts of the international community in Angola. We also expect an active engagement from the Government to improve the humanitarian situation. As in the case of many domestic conflicts, the situation in Angola carries serious risks of spilling over into neighbouring countries, particularly on account of refugee movements and cross-border military action. The relationship between Angola and Zambia assumes paramount importance in this regard. We urge the countries in the region to embrace dialogue, cooperation and mutual respect for territorial integrity, in order that the violence may be prevented from spreading beyond Angola's borders. May I thank you once again, Madam, for arranging for monitoring of the situation in Angola, which calls for our fullest attention.”

   2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source

10. “We also welcome the extension of the mandate the United Nations Office in Angola (UNOA). In this respect, we believe that UNOA should pay particular heed to human rights, an area financially supported by several States members of the Union. The Secretary-General's report presents a horrific picture of the situation on the ground. We call on all parties concerned to provide unrestricted access for humanitarian agencies. The laying of mines, in particular, is a cause of acute concern for us, and we urge the parties to cease resorting to such methods. No military arguments can justify further suffering for the population. UNITA's military faction must urgently abstain from attacking humanitarian activities coordinated by United Nations agencies.”

    2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source

11. “The efforts of various panels of experts and their follow-up have made it possible to improve the effectiveness of those sanctions. The European Union calls on all countries of the world to respect these sanctions scrupulously. Furthermore, actors outside the Council can help improve respect for the sanctions. An example is the Kimberley Process, which aims to ban conflict diamonds from the international market. However, it remains clear that sanctions are not a solution in themselves and that they must form part of a more comprehensive political framework. The United Nations has been making considerable efforts on the ground. We should here like to thank the Adviser for Special Assignments in Africa, Mr. Ibrahim Gambari, for his work. The European Union supports his mission and his efforts in the region.”

    2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source

12. “We welcome the Government's positive gesture in the offer of an amnesty and the holding of elections next year. It is important that these elections contribute to the peace process. These elections have to be free and fair. They require proper preparation. Participation of the population should be as broad as possible. We have also taken note of the decision by President Dos Santos not to stand again in those elections. This brave decision may serve as an example for the whole continent. Furthermore, the European Union supports the democratization and economic reform measures initiated by the Government. The Security Council has to play its full part in Angola, in particular through sanctions, which remain the most appropriate instrument for leading UNITA to adherence to the Lusaka Protocol, particularly by blunting its war machine.”

    2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source

13. “It highlights the fact that there is no military solution to the situation in Angola and that confrontation has to be replaced by dialogue. The route to peace is clearly mapped out in the Lusaka Protocol, which remains the basis of the peace process. Lusaka continues to be the framework for the formulation of creative solutions designed to remove obstacles in the way of its implementation. Those solutions must be sought in the context of an all- encompassing national dialogue. The door must be left open for UNITA, even if UNITA at this point is not prepared to take the opportunity offered. We call upon Mr. Savimbi to carry out confidence-building measures and to enter into dialogue with the Government on how to implement the Lusaka Protocol.”

    2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source

14. “Nevertheless, we should like to thank you, Madam, for having taken the time in the Council to broach the situation in Angola. You are aware of the considerable importance that the European Union attaches to the situation in that country. Angola is a country torn by decades of cruel civil war. Recent brutal attacks on civilians and children by UNITA have served to remind us of the inhumane scale of this conflict. The European Union was appalled at the savagery of the attack by UNITA on civilians aboard a train in August, which left some 250 people dead and 165 wounded. In the midst of these barbarous acts, the mobilization of civil society and of the churches in Angola for the establishment of a peace network has sent out a message of hope. This bold commitment to peace deserves our fullest respect and support.”

    2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source

15. “Mr. De Loecker (Belgium) (spoke in French): I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The countries of Central and Eastern Europe associated with the European Union - Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia - and the associated countries of Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, as well as the European Free Trade Association country member of the European Economic Area Iceland, align themselves with this statement. At the outset, I wish to welcome the presence among us of Minister Miranda and to thank him for his assessment of the situation in his country. We also wish to thank Mr. Gambari, the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General for Africa, for his statement. We wish him every success in his mission. The United Nations agenda this week is an especially busy one.”

    2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source

16. “We would support any de'marche or measure making it possible to curb the flow of resources and arms, which fuel the war and violence to the detriment of any peace initiative, and above all to the detriment of a people that invariable suffers the devastating effects.”

    2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source

17. “We are all aware of the importance of an effective dialogue at the regional level in the context of a peace process. The European Union, in particular through its Special Representative of the Presidency for the Mano River Region, Mr. Hans Dahlgren, supports a meeting between the heads of State of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone in January 2002, as proposed by the Ministers for Foreign Affairs in September. It is clear that the results of the efforts that have been made will be reinforced by a wider approach at the regional level. The European Union will continue its dialogue with ECOWAS, and expresses its support for the ECOWAS efforts aimed at promoting peace in the subregion. In conclusion, we would like to reaffirm the importance that we attach to increased respect for the sanctions regime.”

    2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source

18. “In considering how to follow up these sanctions, account must be taken of the Secretary- General's report, which contains a preliminary assessment of the economic, humanitarian and social effects that might arise from additional sanctions on the Liberian people. The European Union welcomes the fact that this aspect is being seriously taken into account. It supports the Secretary-General's proposal to envisage the creation of a mechanism responsible for regularly reviewing the humanitarian and economic impact of sanctions imposed on Liberia if the Security Council were to adopt additional sanctions. He quite rightly stresses that unintentional negative consequences for the civilian population should be avoided, and that certain erroneous views of the sanctions regime and its objectives should be refuted.”

    2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source

19. “In parallel with the problem of resources, there is an urgent need to tackle the problem of arms from apparently never-ending sources. Once again, closer cooperation is needed between Member States, particularly in West Africa. The arms traffic must be curbed by more effective and systematic control mechanisms, backed by a real willingness to implement them scrupulously. In this context, the European Union supports the effective implementation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) moratorium on small arms. The humanitarian impact of these measures cannot be minimized or ignored, as Mr. Tsui has reminded us.”

    2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source

20. “The European Union supports the recommendation to the Security Council to ask for a follow-up report by the Panel of Experts next year. Another important initiative is currently under way: the Kimberley process, which is aimed at establishing an international certification system for diamonds. The European Union strongly supports this initiative and hopes that the process will yield fruitful results at this session of the General Assembly. The international certification system should make it possible to prevent any diversion in the context of traffic in conflict diamonds. We also believe that more transparency in diamond-trading is required, particularly through the regular publication of detailed statistics on diamond imports and exports.”

    2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source

21. “The Panel's report is an invaluable tool that we very much hope will enable us to increase the effectiveness of the monitoring of the sanctions regime. We are aware, however, that this is only one element in the equation. Nothing can be achieved without the cooperation of a multitude of players, both within the United Nations and elsewhere. In this respect, we think that to highlight sanctions violations is far from sufficient. The Security Council must send a firm an unambiguous message to all those involved, urging them to implement its decisions immediately and fully. Furthermore, some technical improvements could be made to the sanctions regime, particularly the examination by other bodies of some of its aspects, such as end-user certificates for arms.”

    2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source

22. “In practice, rough diamonds are leaving Liberian territory and weapons are entering it, and despite the general effectiveness of the travel ban, 27 violations have been noted by the Panel. Moreover, revenues from the timber industry and the shipping registry have been collected to be used for arms purchases, in violation of the United Nations arms embargo. It is obvious that these violations are possible only because of the complicity of unscrupulous individuals and of certain countries. The Union believes that it is indispensable that those involved should be made to face their responsibilities and to fulfil the obligations incumbent upon them by virtue of the United Nations Charter. There should be no exceptions to the implementation of the sanctions.”

    2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source

23. “The European Union reiterates that the Liberian Government has to respect the dispositions of resolution 1343 (2001) and that it is its responsibility to have the sanctions lifted. Moreover, the imposition of sanctions is also part of a more comprehensive strategy aimed at re-establishing security in the subregion. The international community cannot allow its efforts and the considerable resources that it has invested in peace in Sierra Leone to continue to be sabotaged by manoeuvrings at the regional level. Unfortunately, we are obliged to note that, six months after the establishment of the sanctions regime, the Panel of Experts reports serious violations of that regime.”

    2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source

24. “Indeed, the report on sanctions promulgated by the Security Council concerning Liberia is a detailed and revealing document. We welcome the Panel's methodical and painstaking approach and the precise information which they have provided, and which we have examined with the greatest attention. Allow me to recall that these sanctions were imposed with a clear aim: that of creating a propitious environment for the peaceful resolution of the crisis in Sierra Leone. A peaceful resolution implies that the links between Liberia and the rebels of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) should be broken, as the latter have profited far too long from this external support in conducting a merciless war against the Sierra Leonean people.”

    2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source

25. “Mr. De Loecker (Belgium) (spoke in French): I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The countries of Central and Eastern Europe associated with the European Union - Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia - and the associated countries of Cyprus, Malta and Turkey align themselves with this statement. Madam President, first of all allow me to congratulate you as you take up the presidency of the Security Council and to congratulate Ambassador Ryan for his outstanding work during his presidency during the month of October. First, I would like to thank Ambassador Mahbubani, Chairman of the sanctions committee, Ambassador Ayafor, Chairman of the Panel of Experts, and the members of the Panel themselves for the remarkable work they have accomplished.”

    2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source

26. “The international community must also ensure the success of the process of UNTAET's departure and the transition to an international presence that will be both effective and efficient in its reconstruction efforts. The United Nations Secretariat and its various departments have the European Union's full support in this task and in planning the next stages.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

27. “We reiterate our call for the Jakarta authorities to conclude the appeals proceedings in the case of the murder last year of three Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees workers in Atambua. Reconstruction efforts will also have to address the improvement of health-care and education services as well as the rehabilitation of transport networks, so that the living conditions of the Timorese can gradually return to normal. The European Commission, which hosted the donors' conference last December, is currently finalizing its strategy aimed at supporting development efforts in East Timor in the medium and long term. UNTAET's success is undeniable, and the ground that has been covered since autumn 1999 is remarkable.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

28. “In future the international presence must continue the considerable efforts under way in the area of reconstruction. The European Union will participate in these efforts, in cooperation with the international financial institutions and all of the actors involved. The European Union will continue to attach particular importance to the process of national reconciliation. It is indispensable that the perpetrators of the serious crimes committed in 1999 be brought to justice. Training of staff and future civil servants of the State of Timor in criminal and administrative justice and of the Serious Crimes Unit is crucial in this respect.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

29. “The Union therefore endorses the Secretary- General's recommendations for an integrated mission and looks forward to his further recommendations. The European Union hopes that the dialogue between UNTAET, the Secretariat, the Timorese people and all the other actors involved in East Timor will continue, in order to ensure the progressive adaptation of UNTAET and a painless transition to its successor mission, in line with the needs of the people. As the Secretary-General emphasized in his report, the departure of United Nations staff will have a negative impact on Timor's economy. The international community must ensure that this impact is minimized, and the working group's recommendations on the subject are expected shortly.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

30. “We underline the importance of a swift conclusion of a memorandum of understanding between the United Nations and the Indonesian Government to allow for the return of humanitarian agencies, so that they can assist in the repatriation efforts. We thank the Secretary-General for drawing up plans for the future international presence in East Timor. The European Union has taken due note of the suggested reduction in the size of its military, civilian police and civil administration components. That reconfiguration, proposed following numerous consultations with the representatives of the Timorese people, should make it possible for the principal needs of the people to be met once independence has been declared.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

31. “That will give the Timorese time to ensure a smooth transition and to allow for the gradual, but necessary, stabilization of administrative structures. The likely holding of the first presidential elections of the new State will be another important step towards democracy and the construction of a Viable nation. We agree with the Secretary-General that the elections should take place before the declaration of independence, so that, before it leaves, UNTAET can ensure that the elections go smoothly. The continuing activities of the militias in West Timor remain one of our principal concerns. We are pleased to note, however, the increase in the number of refugees who are returning to East Timor.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

32. “The people of East Timor are living in remarkable and very stimulating times. Their elected representatives in the Assembly have begun the process of drafting the Constitution of the future State. As the Special Representative of the Secretary-General has just confirmed, that work is going well and they are making good headway. The European Union welcomes this. It is important that the Views of the Timorese people, as set out in the reports of the district Constitutional Commissions of June and July this year, before the electoral campaign, be reflected in the finalized draft Constitution. We welcome the decision taken by the Constituent Assembly, further recommended by the Secretary-General, to schedule for next May the transfer of UNTAET's powers of sovereignty to the Government of the State of East Timor.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

33. “First of all, I should first like very warmly to welcome the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, and once again to offer him our warm congratulations for the work he has done to date as head of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). We are particularly pleased to note the presence here of several members of the Transitional Government who were democratically elected to the Constituent Assembly, and we extend a warm welcome to the Chief Minister, Mr. Mari Alkatiri; his Minister for Finance, Ms. Fernanda Borges, and his Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Mr. Fernando de Araujo. The European Union takes this unique opportunity to assure them, with confidence and conviction, of its support in the exercise of their duties.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

34. “Mr. De Loecker (Belgium) (spoke in French): Allow me, Mr. President, on behalf of the European Union, to extend to you a very warm welcome to New York and in particular to welcome your presence here as you preside over the Security Council during this crucial debate. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union - Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia - and the associated countries of Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, as well as the European Free Trade Association countries members of the European Economic Area - Iceland and Liechtenstein - align themselves with this statement.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

35. “In the medium term, the European Union is in discussion with the Central African Republic to devise jointly a support strategy to include continued support for the economic reform programme, taking into account in particular social sectors such as health and education. In this respect, we call on the Government of the Central African Republic to submit detailed and realistic projects to its development aid partners. In conclusion, the European Union supports BONUCA's activities and those of Special Representative Cisse. We hope that the reinforcement of BONUCA, as proposed in the Secretary-General's report, will help to accelerate the process of economic and political recovery in the Central African Republic.”

    2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source

36. “Following the crisis last May, the European Union provided immediate financial support of 1 million euros to cover the food and health requirements for six months of around 80,000 displaced residents of Bangui and to help them to return to and resettle in their areas of origin. The European Union has also provided 11.5 million euros in the form of budgetary support. It is currently discussing with the Central African authorities, and in close coordination with the international financial institutions, the arrangements for a second payment. That should be dependent on compliance with the undertakings to implement macroeconomic reforms, particularly the sound management of public finance, as agreed by the Central African Republic with the Bretton Woods institutions.”

    2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source

37. “The absence of a true dialogue generates tensions that can rapidly produce explosive situations, as was the case last May. The European Union unconditionally condemned the attempted coup and asked the parties to commit themselves to political dialogue and to respect the constitutional order, the rule of law and human rights. Another aspect of national reconciliation is peaceful understanding between the various components of society. The Central African Government must take every measure within its power to bring an end to all acts of violence inspired by ethnic hatred. The European Union is prepared to continue to provide assistance to the Central African Republic.”

    2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source

38. “First, it set up an Inter-African Mission to Monitor the Bangui Agreements (MISAB) and later a United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic (MINURCA), both hailed as successes. The United Nations cannot now fail in the process of consolidating peace. BONUCA has a central role to play in this effort, as have a number of players, foremost among whom are the President and the Government of the Central African Republic, democratically elected following the legislative and presidential elections prepared and held under the aegis of the United Nations. The European Union attaches particular importance to the achievement of genuine national reconciliation and supports BONUCA's efforts to intensify political dialogue.”

    2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source

39. “As the Secretary-General has indicated, the fact that the crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the situation in the Central African Republic are closely interlinked is particularly worrying. The international community must establish a global strategy to address the numerous, closely interconnected regional problems. The international community must continue its efforts to assist the Central African Republic. Multidimensional assistance programmes, both bilateral and multilateral, are indispensable. The international community made a vital contribution towards stabilizing the country and restoring law and order after the mutinies of 1996 and 1997.”

    2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source

40. “Cisse, has provided us with some interesting ideas and concrete recommendations to help this country to overcome those problems. I would also like to thank Mr. Calderisi for presenting to us an account of the activities of the World Bank in the Central African Republic in the months to come. Like the other countries of Central Africa, the Central African Republic has not been spared the transnational scourges that have afflicted the region for several years. The effects of the conflicts on neighbouring countries are acutely felt; they include the proliferation of small arms that fuels insecurity and organized crime. Today, the Central African Republic is host to thousands of refugees from many countries, while thousands of its citizens have fled to Congo- Brazzaville and to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source

41. “Mr. De Loecker (Belgium) (spoke in French): I have the honour of taking the floor on behalf of the European Union. The countries of Central and Eastern Europe associated with the European Union, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and the associated countries, Cyprus, Malta and Turkey align themselves with this declaration. The European Union welcomes the attention the Security Council has sought to give to the current situation in the Central African Republic. The international community must maintain its focus on that country, which lies in the heart of Central Africa and is beset by numerous political, economic, social and security problems. The report just presented to us by the Secretary-General's Representative, Mr.”

    2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source

42. “The popular will freely expressed during these elections must be followed by the representatives of the Constituent Assembly during the three months granted to them to discuss and draft the constitution of the future State of East Timor. We wish them much success in performing this important task.”

    2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source

43. “The European Union observer mission on the ground reported that the elections to the Constituent Assembly took place calmly and peacefully. We would like to congratulate the East Timorese people and their leaders for having successfully completed this first, but crucial, step on the road to the establishment of democratic political institutions in the future Timorese State. The long independence process, which the European Union fully supports, has today brought its reward. We welcome particularly the significant representation of women in the Constituent Assembly. The European Union would also like to congratulate the United Nations, whose Transitional Administration has made possible the success of the electoral process, for which they prepared with great professionalism.”

    2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source

44. “Mr. De Loecker (Belgium) (spoke in French): I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The countries of Central and Eastern Europe associated with the European Union 4 Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia - and the associated countries Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, as well as the member of the European Economic Space, Liechtenstein, associate themselves with this statement. The European Union would like to thank the Under-Secretary-General, Mr. Guehenno, for having officially confirmed the result of the election of 30 August. We have met today to welcome this moment, which has often, and with reason, been described as historic. Ten days ago the East Timorese people took part in democratic elections with great wisdom and serenity.”

    2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source