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De Ruyt

lines on the record: 150
first: 2001-07-24
most recent: 2002-11-05
sittings or episodes: 18
sources: un-security-council

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“We have noted with satisfaction the withdrawal of Namibian troops and of a good proportion of the Ugandan troops. I recall that Namibia is the first signatory of the Lusaka Agreement to have withdrawn its forces in accordance with the provisions of that instrument. We sincerely hope that its example will be followed by the other States concerned. In that connection, we encourage Uganda to complete the process of withdrawal it has started, and we urge the Rwandan Government and the other Governments concerned to expedite preparations for withdrawing their troops in accordance with resolution 1304 (2000). Finally, the inter-Congolese dialogue is another essential building block of the peace process.”
2001-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4412 (2001) · source
“The latest report of the Secretary-General on MONUC goes in the right direction, as it provides for the establishment of a coordination mechanism in Kinshasa and New York between MONUC, the World Bank and all United Nations agencies concerned. It is proposed that MONUC be given responsibility for managing this coordination. Secondly, disengagement is the first significant step in the process of the withdrawal of foreign forces. That first step must lead to a second step and then to further progress. On the one hand, Kisangani must be demilitarized. We call on Rwanda to use all its influence with the Rassemblement congolais pour la democratie (RCD-Goma) to achieve this. On the other hand, progressive deployment must be accompanied by a gradual and reciprocal withdrawal of troops.”
2001-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4412 (2001) · source
“There must also be a minimal understanding among the parties, especially between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is important that those two continue their direct bilateral dialogue to reach a real breakthrough. I would like to remind the parties that disarmament, demobilization and reintegration must take place on a voluntary and peaceful basis. Any initiative that goes against these principles is simply unacceptable. The parties to the conflict must cooperate with the United Nations and refrain from any action that could prejudice the efforts in this matter. Finally, it is essential that the United Nations establish the appropriate structures to conduct this exercise in a coordinated and integrated way.”
2001-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4412 (2001) · source
“First, the European Union considers that all the parties to the conflict, particularly the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, should immediately halt all forms of support for armed groups. In this regard, we deplore the fact that the United Nations still does not have the information that should have been provided by the parties regarding the number, the composition and the location of armed groups on the ground. We urge the parties to provide this information, as they promised to do several months ago. The DDR cannot be carried out randomly or piecemeal. First, MONUC must have a completely free hand in assisting the process. In this connection, I am thinking in particular of the regroupment centre in Kamina.”
2001-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4412 (2001) · source
“That is why this coordinating meeting between the Security Council and the Political Committee of the Lusaka Agreement is so relevant. At a time when the United Nations is preparing to enter phase III of MONUC's deployment and to mobilize additional resources, it is important that the parties to the conflict show their firm commitment to the peace process. Otherwise, it seems to me that all our efforts become meaningless. This is a long-term exercise that calls at the same time for short- and medium-term actions, but whose success will nevertheless depend mainly on the will of the parties to the peace process. This goodwill, in our View, should take tangible form immediately in three areas: the issue of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR); the withdrawal of foreign forces; and the inter- Congolese dialogue.”
2001-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4412 (2001) · source
“I would like, at the outset, to thank the Council for having convened a meeting on a peace process that my country, along with the rest of the European Union, follows with great interest. I wish to thank in particular the Ministers of the countries signatories to the Lusaka Agreement for their presence. I consider that their presence reflects the great significance that we all attach to the peace process, just before such an important step is taken in the deployment of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC). This peace process is laborious and complex. Recent developments on the ground have been rather disappointing, and the peace process has not yet reached a point of no return.”
2001-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4412 (2001) · source
“Mr. de Ruyt (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 align themselves with this statement. I would first like to say that the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Belgium, who is at present presiding over the Council of the European Union, would have very much liked to address the Council this evening, but he was held up by meetings that he had with the European Union's associated countries, and therefore could not be present here.”
2001-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4412 (2001) · source
“The European Union confirms its support for the peace process under way in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and undertakes to that end to make every effort and use all its influence, in close cooperation with the United Nations, the Organization of African Unity and all the parties concerned. We trust that, in the light of the recommendations of the Secretary- General and of his Special Representative, Mr. Ngongi, the Council will take the measures necessary to ensure that the process that has been initiated can continue in the right direction.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“The suffering of the population, and in particular the serious violations of human rights and the deplorable humanitarian situation of the Congolese people, cannot be ignored. We are restating in the most urgent terms our appeal to the region's leaders to find solutions commensurate with those problems. We hope that the dispatch of adequate numbers of United Nations civilian personnel to accompany MONUC's military deployment, including political, human rights, humanitarian, child protection and DDRRR specialists, will help substantially to improve matters.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“Despite disappointment at the missed opportunity of the Addis Ababa meeting, we remain convinced that with goodwill and a spirit of compromise the process can be put back on track. We would stress that the inter- Congolese dialogue is the unique forum where all the Congolese parties can express their opinions and decide in a peaceful manner on the political future of their country. It is now important that the facilitator, Sir Ketumile Masire, and the Congolese parties meet as soon as possible and determine a date and location for a substantive dialogue on the parameters for an inclusive and democratic transition, subject to a realistic timetable. The European Union confirms that it continues to support the dialogue, as do its member States.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“The Council is aware that the European Union considers the question of disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation or resettlement (DDRRR) to be one of the pillars of a resolution of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In that connection, it is crucial that Kinshasa and Kigali agree on how to proceed. We call upon Presidents Kabila and Kagame to step up their dialogue and to seek mutually acceptable solutions. In the meantime, the Union urges all countries in the region, and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in particular, to put a stop to any support being given to the armed groups in the East of the Republic. The inter-Congolese dialogue is another, no less essential, pillar for a resolution of the conflict.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“We consider that the proposal to establish a MONUC base at Kindu provides parties with an opportunity to demonstrate their goodwill and to implement a genuine confidence-building measure: the gradual deployment of MONUC in the east of the country could be accompanied by a gradual withdrawal of the troops in the field. Aside from that, there is another measure whose implementation can wait no longer: the demilitarization of Kisangani by the Rassemblement congolais pour la democratie (RCD-Goma) pursuant to the Security Council's decisions under Chapter VII of the Charter. We appeal to the Rwandan Government to exert all its influence on RCD-Goma to bring about that demilitarization.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“The withdrawal of troops from the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is continuing, and we welcome in particular the withdrawal of the Namibian troops and of a significant number of the Ugandan troops. We should remember that Namibia is the first signatory to the Lusaka Agreement to have withdrawn its forces in accordance with the Agreement. We fervently hope that the other States concerned will follow its example. In this respect, we encourage Uganda to complete the withdrawal process it has initiated, and we urge the Rwandan Government and the other Governments concerned to accelerate the preparations for withdrawing their troops in accordance with Security Council resolution 1304 (2000).”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“In response to the Secretary-General's comments on the subject, the European Union states that it is in favour of the arrangements regarding this phase of the deployment despite the associated risks and costs, in the expectation that the parties to the conflict, both inside the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in the region, will fully shoulder their moral and political responsibilities to end the suffering of the population, which has gone on far too long. In other words, the European Union wants to stress clearly at this stage that it is urgent that the signatory States and other parties to the Lusaka Agreement demonstrate the political will necessary to press on with the peace process.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“At a time when we are preparing to embark on the third phase of MONUC's deployment, this report assumes particular importance. This phase is indeed a crucial one, and it is also more complex than the preceding ones. However, we deplore the fact that the United Nations still does not possess some of the essentials it needs at this stage, including the information to be provided by the parties regarding the number, composition and exact position of the armed groups in the field. We urge the parties concerned to supply this information, as they promised to do several months ago. Nonetheless, we support the Secretary-General's recommendation to the Security Council that the third phase of MONUC deployment be started in order to maintain the momentum of the peace process.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“Amos Namanga Ngongi, for his excellent introduction to the ninth report of the Secretary- General. The peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is laborious and complex. However, it is still on track, and the European Union is glad of that. We note with satisfaction that the ceasefire has generally held since last month and that the second phase in the deployment of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) is nearing completion. We now have to capitalize on these positive developments so as to make progress. This will be a long process, requiring action in both the short and medium terms, but whose success will in the end depend primarily on the will of the parties to the peace process. In that connection, we noted with interest the report of the Secretary-General.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“Mr. de Ruyt (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 Iceland, a European Free Trade Association country and member of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this statement. I wish to welcome among us the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mr. Leonard She Okitundu, and thank him for his statement on the position of his Government. I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Congo, Mr.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“A lasting solution for Somalia remains to be found. The parties must urgently pool their efforts in order for peace to be achieved. Peace must come to seem more attractive to the parties involved than the continuation of a latent conflict which has had such dire consequences for the population. We hope that the United Nations, the countries of the region and other countries interested in stability in the Horn of Africa will cooperate fully to this end.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392Resumption1 (2001) · source
“All parties to the conflict should redouble their efforts to bring about the right conditions for the deployment of international personnel. In parallel, individuals and countries that have influence on the parties involved should also act. New means should be put into play rapidly to bring Somalia out of its current impasse and to enable a lasting peace to be established. The European Union, both collectively and through bilateral aid from its Member States, is participating in the reconstruction of the country. The Union is ready to examine possibilities for institution- building and support for good governance. We have taken note of the needs expressed by the Transitional Government regarding police training and the establishment of regional administrations, as envisaged in the Transitional National Charter.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The EU agrees with the Secretary-General that coordination of efforts among external actors is still needed and that a consultative mechanism could be useful to that effect. The Secretary-General's idea of forming a committee of friends of Somalia is worth examining. The EU takes note of the recommendations in the Secretary-General's report. At the beginning of this year, the Security Council had wanted a peace-building mission to be established in Somalia and had asked the Secretary-General to draw up a proposal to that end. The Secretary-General currently deems that at this stage, the conditions for sending such a mission not been met. Security concerns remain. We agree with the Secretary-General that a thorough review of the security situation has to be carried out. We are in favour ofa new security assessment.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392Resumption1 (2001) · source
“So that peace may be established in the Horn of Africa, the EU calls for the resumption of political contacts between the Transitional Government and its neighbours, particularly Ethiopia. States in the region should abstain from military involvement in Somalia or from taking any other initiative that could jeopardize that country's sovereignty, political independence and unity. Traffic in arms should also cease. The EU calls once again on the countries involved to respect the arms embargo imposed by the Security Council. The European Union supports all ongoing regional efforts to find a political solution to the Somali question, particularly those of IGAD and of the Organization of African Unity.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Thus it is important that the Mogadishu airport and port be reopened, so that humanitarian aid can be brought in and also to avoid prolonging the political isolation of Somalia. Allow me to address an issue that is very much in the news at the moment: terrorism. The EU urges the Transitional Government to cooperate with the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism and with the United States Government on this question. The EU is itself currently considering how best to help the Transitional Government respond to the counter- terrorism Committee's requests. The situation in Somalia is closely linked to that of its neighbours.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Regarding human rights, the EU believes that the crimes committed during the civil war at the end of the 1980s should not go unpunished. The administration of justice must be strengthened in order to make possible a fair trial for the perpetrators of those crimes. The EU remains deeply concerned by the security situation in Somalia, and in Mogadishu in particular. Attacks against civilians and the staff of humanitarian organizations are unacceptable and must cease. Non- governmental organizations are doing exemplary work in difficult conditions, and we pay tribute to their efforts. The EU is also concerned by the presence of many anti-personnel mines in several regions. These mines present a great danger not only to the Somali population as a whole, but also to humanitarian staff working there.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The EU encourages all parties in Somalia that have not participated in the Arta process to enter into a dialogue in the same genuine spirit of compromise, with a View to advancing and completing the reconciliation process among all Somalis. The EU welcomes the creation of the National Commission for Reconciliation and Property Settlement. This Commission must function independently of the Government and constitute an important forum for dialogue under the ownership of all Somalis and with the support of the international community. As suggested by the Inter-Government Authority on Development (IGAD) Partners Forum, the functional cooperation between the various political and administrative entities represents an important confidence-building measure.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I should like also to welcome among us Prime Minister Galaydh of the Transitional Government of Somalia and to thank him for his statement, which was very useful and informative. The Transitional Government has been in place for nearly a year - that is, for a third of its mandate - and has had to confront many problems, as today's debate has shown. The European Union renews its appeal to the Transitional Government to pursue its efforts towards national reconciliation in a genuine spirit of compromise, by peaceful means and with due respect for all entities that have achieved a certain degree of stability.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Mr. De Ruyt (Belgium) (spoke in French): I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union 4 Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia - and the associated countries 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. The European Union warmly welcomes today's public debate on Somalia and the opportunity it provides for Member States to share their assessments of the situation in Somalia and their thoughts on the United Nations role both there and in the Horn of Africa as a whole.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392Resumption1 (2001) · source
“These elections, and the democratic institutions to emerge from them, will provide impetus for the advancement of implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). Even if, for the past few weeks, our attention is mainly drawn to this event, it is nonetheless only one stage in a process that will require even closer attention on the part of the international community. More than ever, collaboration, cooperation and partnership will be the watchwords of our future endeavours. The European Union is making this one of its main priorities.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“The Security Council, in its resolution 1371 (2001), has associated itself with the efforts made by the Member States and international organizations concerned to support application of the Framework Agreement and, in this respect, has energetically supported the establishment of a multinational security presence. The European Union would encourage the Parliament and all the democratic forces of The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to continue to commit themselves to the further legislative work needed to implement the Framework Agreement. The European Union would point out that full and fair implementation of the Framework Agreement by all the parties concerned is the only guarantee of a return to peace, of national reconciliation and of rapprochement with the European Union. The deadline of 17 November will soon be upon us.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“We would encourage the Albanian political leaders to take all the confidence-building measures possible to allow the return to Mitrovica of the non- Albanian communities. We would likewise encourage the Serbian political leaders to take similar confidence- building steps to enable Albanian families to live and work in peace in the north of Mitrovica and the north of Kosovo. Generally speaking, and to avoid any fresh misunderstandings, the European Union recommends that the important decisions directly affecting the population of Mitrovica and northern Kosovo be accompanied by an intensive media campaign. We hope that The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia continues, for its part, to take decisive steps towards the national reconciliation of all its communities.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“The positive role played by Belgrade in the registration of electors and political parties should now be followed by a clear appeal to the Serbian community in Kosovo to take part in the elections. This is highly important. Lastly, sustained attention and collaboration of all the parties are still necessary to resolve the issues of security, missing persons and the return of displaced persons. As the Secretary-General's Special Representative said, considerable progress has been made in this area, despite the problems that persist. Close collaboration between Belgrade, UNMIK and the Kosovo Force (KFOR) remains vital in this connection. The situation of Mitrovica is still of the utmost sensitivity.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“Finally, it will support UNMIK's efforts in setting up the foundations for sustainable economic development in the context of a market economy. Among these important aims, recent developments concerning the preparation of the elections to be held on 17 November obviously draw our attention. The European Union welcomes the registration of a considerable number of Serbian electors in Kosovo over recent weeks. Allow me to emphasize, yet again, the importance we attribute to the massive participation in the ballot by all the communities in Kosovo so as to ensure that they are suitably represented in the new democratically elected institutions, as pointed out by previous speakers. We also welcome the certification of the "Return" coalition of Serbian political parties for the future elections.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“Hans Haekkerup, for all of his comprehensive and regular briefings. We should also like to congratulate him for the scope of the work he has carried out, along with the men and women of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), in order to implement Security Council resolution 1244 (1999), and we would reassure them of our support in their coming tasks. The European Union will indeed continue to assist UNMIK in its efforts to develop effective, multi- ethnic and democratic provisional institutions of self- government which meet the European Union's standards, particularly as regards human rights and good governance. The same applies to everything concerning the implementation of law and order through strengthening the police force and developing an effective and objective judicial system.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“Mr. De Ruyt (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 Iceland and Liechtenstein, European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries belonging to the European Economic Area, align themselves with this statement. Above all, I should like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the Council presidency during a month that will be tightly packed and filled with challenges, all of which we know you will be able to meet. I should also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“Accordingly, the European Union strongly urges the Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities to continue the implementation of the European Union road map. We should like to stress once again that responsible political management and a total and immediate commitment to carrying out institutional, legal and economic reforms in full are essential prerequisites for speedy integration into European Union structures.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Concerning the future of the international community's presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the European Union appreciates and supports the comprehensive approach taken by the High Representative to recalibrating the current civilian implementation structure in the field. We now expect the High Representative to present a more detailed action plan in collaboration with the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the United Nations and the international community. On the question of the police, we welcome the remarkable efforts of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina to reform and restructure the police and to prepare it to face the many challenges described by Mr. Klein. The recent developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina provide an incentive to press ahead.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source
“On the refugee question, we welcome the fact that the number of people from minority groups who are returning to the country is up compared with last year, and we urge the High Representative to continue his campaign to raise awareness among international, national and local institutions with a view to stepping up their cooperation in that regard. The European Union has often stated how much importance it attaches to cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. Here, we welcome draft legislation of the Republika Srpska on cooperation with the Court, because it will genuinely facilitate such cooperation and will send a clear message to the public that the Serb authorities will meet their obligations.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We regret that only seven of the 18 points set out in the road map have been implemented to date. We are deeply disappointed by the recent changes to the draft civil service law. In the view of the European Union, it no longer addresses the original objective, which was to set up an efficient, merit-based civil service. We consider that, as the legislation stands at present, all the international community's hopes for an efficient and depoliticized civil service in Bosnia and Herzegovina have come to naught.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The European Union likewise welcomes the progress towards regional economic integration represented by the signing of a memorandum of understanding on trade liberalization by the ministers for international trade of seven countries of the region. We hope that implementation and further development of that agreement will make for a considerable improvement in the economic situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which, as Mr. Petritsch indicated, remains very difficult. We are particularly alarmed by the 40 per cent unemployment rate, which is a cause for more than mere disquiet. I reiterate forcefully that we remain convinced that the economic situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina can be improved by pursuing the aims set out in the European Union road map; we urge the authorities to take the necessary legislative measures to that end.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Jacques Paul Klein, for their detailed statements on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and to reaffirm that they have the support of the European Union in their efforts to implement the Dayton and Paris Agreements. The European Union warmly welcomed the 23 August adoption of an electoral law by the Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This marks the beginning of a new phase in redefining Bosnia and Herzegovina as an independent, multi-ethnic State. Moreover, its adoption constitutes a step towards Bosnia and Herzegovina's accession to membership of the Council of Europe as well as towards other European institutions, in the spirit of the road map drawn up at the European Union summit held at Zagreb in November 2000.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Mr. De Ruyt (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 - the associated countries Cyprus, Malta and Turkey and the countries of the European Free Trade Association belonging to the European Economic Area Iceland and Liechtenstein align themselves with this statement. I should like first of all to thank the High Representative, Mr. Wolfgang Petritsch, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Coordinator of United Nations Operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source
“For its part, following bilateral visits in August 2001 by the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hubert Vedrine, and the United Kingdom Secretary of State for International Development, Clare Short, the Union will be sending to the region, in September 2001, its current President, the Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Louis Michel, and the European Union High Representative, Javier Solana. That visit will reaffirm the European Union's strong commitment to the peace process and its solidarity with the region's long-suffering people.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“The international community - and the Security Council in particular - must continue to keep a close watch on developments on the ground, seize upon any openings as they arise and step in when the situation threatens to get out of hand. The Secretary-General's visit is a significant sign of his personal involvement and of the attention which the Organization continues to pay to the conflict in the Great Lakes region. The European Union wishes the Secretary-General every success in that important mission. We also wish every success to Mr. Ngongi, the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General, who in the next few days will be taking over the tasks of Ambassador Morjane, whom I would like once more to congratulate and thank.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“Such assistance, which could amount to as much as 120 million euros, will be made available in the light of tangible progress in the peace process and in the inter- Congolese dialogue. As we stated here together a month ago following Ambassador Morjane's briefing, the peace process has not become irreversible. The intervening month has proved particularly disappointing in this regard. Suffice it to mention the situation in Kisangani, which has still not been demilitarized, in spite of the Council's resolutions, or the incomplete state of disengagement, or certain problems encountered by MONUC, such as the unacceptable attack on a MONUC helicopter in eastern Congo. We again call on the parties to honour in full the commitments voluntarily entered into by them in signing the Lusaka Agreement and the other agreements that followed.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“The meeting between the Security Council and the Lusaka Political Committee in February 2001 proved productive. We understand that a similar meeting is planned in the near future. The European Union welcomes this and hopes that cooperation in New York will be matched on the ground by creative initiatives such as the co-location of the Joint Military Commission (JMC) and MONUC headquarters in Kinshasa. The European Union reaffirms once again that only a political solution can bring peace to the Congo and lay the foundation for the reconstruction and economic recovery of the region. Abandoning the military option will make possible an increase in aid and international cooperation. The European Union has declared its readiness to mobilize sizeable resources.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“The European Union emphasizes that the international community's action on DDRRR needs to be coordinated, and it is up to the United Nations to take the lead. The United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) is already authorized to assist with DDRRR within the limits of its resources. According to how the situation evolves, the configuration, mandate and strength of the mission will have to be adapted so that it can provide decisive support in the implementation of a precise and detailed plan for that purpose. For the implementation of the Lusaka Agreement, innovative arrangements and formats have been established for consultation and cooperation between the United Nations, the Organization of African Unity and the countries of the region.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“Despite discreet contacts between President Kabila and President Kagame, we have the impression that a climate of mistrust continues to prevail between the two countries. We therefore invite the Secretary- General- as other speakers have done, notably the representative of the United States- to call upon President Kabila and President Kagame during his trip to step up dialogue and seek mutually acceptable solutions. In the meantime, it is of the utmost importance that negative forces not receive any material or logistic support. It is equally important for the overall settlement of the Congolese issue that President Kabila and President Buyoya discuss the presence of Burundian rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“The European Union and its member States have already contributed to facilitation work and are prepared to continue their support. We cannot congratulate ourselves on similar progress on the question of disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation or resettlement (DDRRR). While the exercise is indeed complex, it remains one of the pillars for resolving the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The European Union, as the representative of France pointed out, is convinced that a solution to this delicate problem would be within reach if a sincere and courageous bilateral dialogue between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda were developed.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“We hope that the spirit of Gaborone will give impetus to the peace process. Admittedly, Gaborone is only a first step. It is important that it now be followed up in practice and that the dialogue proper, which will start on 15 October in Addis Ababa, go hand in hand with and stimulate other aspects of the Lusaka Agreement. The parties have displayed a constructive spirit. They need to maintain it and to show political courage and creativity if this historic opportunity for national reconciliation is to be seized and fully utilized. As the representative of the United Kingdom pointed out, the international community, and the United Nations in particular, must stand by the Congolese people throughout the process.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“There is, however, a glimmer of hope to be seen in the implementation of the Lusaka Agreement: the success of the preparatory meeting of the inter-Congolese dialogue, recently held in Gaborone. That success has been highlighted by most of the speakers. The European Union would like once again to emphasize the importance of the inter-Congolese dialogue, which is a key element for the re- establishment of the rule of law, democracy and national sovereignty in the Congo. That the meeting was attended by President Joseph Kabila, political movements and representatives of civil society shows the Congolese people's resolve to take charge of their own future and to work together for the establishment of a new political order. The success of the meeting also crowns the preparatory efforts of the facilitator, Sir Ketumile Masire, and his team.”
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“Mr. De Ruyt (Belgium) (spoke in French): I have the honour of speaking 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 of Cyprus, Malta and Turkey align themselves with this statement. First of all, I would like to thank the Assistant Secretary-General, Mr. Annabi, for his excellent briefing. If, as he has underscored, the ceasefire has held for several months in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, developments on the ground have in part been disappointing since the Council's July debate.”
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