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De Ruyt

lines on the record: 150
first: 2001-07-24
most recent: 2002-11-05
sittings or episodes: 18
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“In this context, the frontier between Kosovo and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia remains extremely sensitive, as others have noted this morning. We encourage the Kosovo Force to continue to devote the greatest attention to it. The European Union will pursue its efforts to promote stability, democratic development and prosperity in the region, in close collaboration with all the parties. In following up on the commitments entered into at the Zagreb summit, the countries of the region have made encouraging progress along the path of democracy, peaceful coexistence and regional cooperation. We are certain that these efforts will ensure peace and stability for all the communities of the region.”
2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source
“An encouraging sign for the whole region was sent to us by the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia with the signing of the Framework Agreement by President Trajkovski and the leaders of the four major political parties. We hope that Parliament will consider it with attention with the aim of approving it as soon as possible. The Union urges all the parties faithfully to abide by the agreement and to take all the measures needed for its speedy and full implementation. It is essential that everyone observe the ceasefire scrupulously from now on. The success of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization operation "Essential Harvest", as well as the whole peace process, depends on this. We remain confident, despite the uncertainty of the situation.”
2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source
“In general, relations between Belgrade and UNMIK have developed very positively over the last few weeks. We have often expressed how important we consider these relations to be, and we welcome the fact that Deputy Prime Minister Covic and Mr. Haekkerup are meeting now, and we hope that that collaboration will intensify in the future. The European Union is well aware of the problems that persist in Kosovo, particularly as regards security, missing persons and the return of refugees and displaced persons, as well as regarding organized crime. In this respect, we are taking the concerns of the various communities very seriously. We welcome the measures or initiatives already taken, and we encourage UNMIK and the other players involved to continue their efforts in these areas.”
2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source
“In this connection, we welcome the support offered by Belgrade for the registration of the Serbian electors in Kosovo. We are also glad that several political parties have already registered for the ballot. We hope that the parties which have begun the procedure - the Serb parties in particular - will carry it to conclusion so that all the communities are represented on the electoral rolls. The Union notes with satisfaction that the process is moving forward, but, as Mr. Guehenno has just pointed out, more progress is needed. We hope that Belgrade will actively encourage the Serb community to participate in the elections. The European Union is indeed convinced that all communities should take part in the elections in order to ensure a multi-ethnic future for Kosovo.”
2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source
“Guehenno for his excellent briefing. This meeting also gives me an opportunity to confirm once again the European Union's support for the efforts made by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and by the Secretary-General's Special Representative, Mr. Hans Haekkerup, to implement resolution 1244 (1999). We attach particular importance to recent developments in Kosovo because they are decisive steps towards a democratic and multi-ethnic Kosovo. We have warmly welcomed the publication of the Constitutional Framework for Provisional Self- Government. Now, for it to become a reality, it is essential that all the communities participate in the elections next November as well as in the Kosovo transitional institutions that will emerge from the elections.”
2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (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, Slovenia - and the associated countries Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, and the European Free Trade Association countries that are members of the European Economic Area, Iceland and Liechtenstein, align themselves with this statement. Each meeting of the Security Council brings us closer to the crucial deadline of the elections in Kosovo next November. We welcome the regularity of these open debates, which give us the opportunity to take stock of current and future developments in the region. In this connection, I should like to thank Mr.”
2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source
“The European Union expects the Security Council to provide constructive, useful support in order to make this effort effective and in order to contribute to the implementation of the Mitchell Committee recommendations and to the resumption of dialogue between the parties.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The European Union urges the two sides to open a sustained political dialogue without delay in order to break the deadlock, and it expresses its support for the initiatives along these lines, including the one taken by Mr. Shimon Peres, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Israel. It expresses the hope that such dialogue will open the way for a political approach to resolving the conflict. The European Union remains willing to play its role, in close cooperation with the United States as well as with the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, and all other partners committed to the quest for peace in the Middle East.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We reaffirm our belief that the only way to restore security for all is to return to the route mapped out by the Madrid Conference, the Oslo Accords and the recommendations of the Mitchell report, in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions. The Mitchell Committee's recommendations must be immediately and fully implemented. Any further delay or conditions placed on the implementation of those recommendations would play into the hands of extremists and would perpetuate the violence. An impartial monitoring mechanism is needed to overcome the obstacles that could impede the implementation of the recommendations. The European Union is convinced that this mechanism would serve the interests of both parties.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The European Union believes that extrajudicial executions are not only illegal and unacceptable but are also obstacles to peace and are therefore damaging to both parties. The European Union calls on Israel to show the utmost restraint in the use of military force. The European Union reaffirms its view that the basis of negotiations, and of a just and lasting peace, must be Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) and other relevant resolutions, including the rejection of the acquisition of territory by war, the need for every State in the region to be able to live in security, and the principle of land for peace.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Israel's decision to close Orient House and other institutions in Jerusalem does not serve the interests of peace and can only weaken the Palestinian leadership at a time when it is called upon to show firm resolve in the fight against extremism. It runs counter to the declared objective, which must remain the restoration of security for all. Unilateral acts can do nothing to alter the international community's long-standing position on the status of the occupied territories, including East Jerusalem. The European Union would like to see the closure reversed at the earliest date, and the archives returned, and would like to see Israel demonstrate maximal restraint by avoiding any act that could be considered as provocative.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The escalation of violence, which has intensified dramatically in recent days, is intolerable. The European Union most vehemently condemns the latest suicide bombings. These acts, particularly the ones that target Israeli civilians, are hateful and repugnant in the extreme. Terrorism is a serious threat to the stability of the region. It must be resisted with the utmost rigour. The European Union also condemns all assistance to organizations that practise terrorism, whether in the form of financial aid or of providing weapons or training. The European Union calls upon the Palestinian Authority to do everything possible to bring the violence to an end, particularly by arresting and bringing to justice the perpetrators, instigators and sponsors of acts of terror.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption1 (2001) · source
“It rejects as unjustifiable violence in any form, which only exacerbates an already disquieting situation in the Middle East and renders ineffective the international community's efforts to relaunch a political process. The parties must replace the logic of confrontation and violence without delay with that of dialogue and negotiation. It is high time that the parties reconsidered, turned resolutely towards the future and worked together to restore the climate of mutual trust that is necessary to break the vicious cycle of violence and retaliation. The European Union reminds the Israeli and Palestinian authorities that it is their responsibility to do everything possible to avoid any action that might claim new victims. We are convinced that there is no alternative to a political solution.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Mr. De Ruyt (Belgium) (spoke in French): I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the European Union. The countries of Central Europe 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 the countries of the European Free Trade Association that are members of the European Economic Area, Iceland and Liechtenstein, associate themselves with this statement. The European Union once again today expresses its great concern at the violent events that have taken place in the Middle East in recent months and, in particular, in recent weeks.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The European Union will therefore welcome with enthusiasm any initiative that will make it possible to enhance the follow-up to the Conference, as well as the implementation of the measures already taken and of those that will enable all the actors concerned to strengthen their capacity to combat this trade in an effective and lasting way.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The incorporation of these measures into a comprehensive strategy is, in our view, an effective and coherent way of supporting peacekeeping efforts and, above all, of guaranteeing their durability. The European Union considers it essential that all the efforts made to convene the Conference be followed by concrete effects. The States that have to contend with post-conflict situations must be helped and supported by international decisions and measures taken in compliance with the Programme of Action. As we have already said, none of our countries can resolve the problem of the illicit trade in light weapons and small arms alone.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“At the regional level, there are also a number of measures aimed at strengthening moratoriums on the transfer and manufacture of light weapons and at support for DDR programmes, especially in post-conflict situations. Lastly, at the global level, the participating States have undertaken to encourage, particularly in post-conflict situations, the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants into civilian life. In this regard, we have undertaken to encourage the Council to study, on a case-by-case basis, the possibility of including, if need be, relevant provisions concerning disarmament, demobilization and reintegration in the mandates and budgets for peacekeeping operations.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The Programme of Action asserts that the illicit trade in light weapons prolongs conflicts and involves elements that touch on conflict prevention and settlement, as well as on development. The participating States have therefore decided to prevent, control and suppress all aspects of the illicit trade in light weapons, laying particular emphasis on regions of the world where conflicts are ending and where there is an urgent need to resolve serious problems posed by the excessive and destabilizing accumulation of light weapons. The Programme of Action also provides for the application of DDR programmes comprising measures for the collection and destruction of light weapons, in particular in post-conflict situations, and for the inclusion, whenever appropriate, of specific provisions for such programmes in peace agreements.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Furthermore, we are very gratified by the decisions to organize in 2006, at the latest, a review conference to examine the implementation of the Programme of Action and to hold biennial meetings to evaluate the progress made at the regional, national and global levels that will ensure a follow-up to the Conference. In this context, I wish to thank Secretary- General Kofi Annan for his remarks this morning, which clearly point the way for us. This follow-up is vital for ensuring that joint action against this illicit trafficking is effective in the long term. Lastly, the follow-up opens the way for the preparation of negotiations concerning marking, tracing and brokering. This kind of initiative is of particular importance to the European Union, which has already begun important work along those lines.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The European Union was not able to obtain at the Conference everything that it considered essential for effectively controlling illicit trafficking in small arms, in particular in areas having to do with export principles applied in the framework of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) as well as of the European Code of Conduct for Arms Exports and the European Union Joint Action on Small Arms and light weapons. The final text nevertheless contains important elements relating to marking, tracing, export controls, stockpile management, DDR and assistance for the world's most affected areas, mainly Africa.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“At the start of the Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in July, the Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister declared, on behalf of the European Union, that it was essential to be able to achieve concrete results in a number of what we consider to be priority areas: the implementation of export controls and export principles; the development of an international instrument on marking and tracing, as well as on brokering; specific actions concerning stockpile management and the destruction of surpluses; and a particular emphasis on disarmament, demobilisation and the reintegration (DDR) of ex-combatants.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“President, for having come from Bogota in order to preside over this open debate of the Security Council and thus give us the opportunity to express ourselves on a subject that is of particular concern to us and on which Colombian diplomacy and particularly Ambassador Reyes have devoted so much energy - namely, the illicit trade in small arms in all its aspects. We can never repeat enough that there are more than 500 million light weapons and small arms currently in circulation around the world, and that in armed conflicts 8 out of 10 victims are civilians, many of them women and children. How can we ignore this scourge that fuels conflicts and seriously destabilises civil society? Public opinion expects us to take action. None of our countries can resolve this problem alone. That is why we need to act together.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (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 of Cyprus, Malta and Turkey; and Iceland and Liechtenstein, European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries belonging to the European Economic Area, align themselves with this statement. I would first like to congratulate Colombia for assuming the presidency of the Security Council and to thank China and Ambassador Wang for his excellent service in the month of July. I would also like, in particular, to thank you, Mr.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In that respect, we encourage the development and training of the East Timor Police Service, which should play an increasing role in ensuring public security. Also, we should give full attention to the setting up of a strong judicial system. Great progress has been achieved towards the realization of an independent East Timor. The East Timorese people and the international community have invested a great deal in this process. These efforts must not have been made in vain. The international community has committed itself to maintain a presence in East Timor. We stress the need to carefully design that presence and reiterate that re-evaluations of such plans should take into account the security situation, the needs on the ground and the wishes of the population.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We agree that there is room for an overall reduction in the international presence. But such a reduction should take account of real needs on the ground and should take place in close consultation with the Timorese population. In that regard, we encourage efforts to identify areas where ongoing support is needed. We acknowledge the important role played so far by United Nations agencies, the international financial institutions and regional organizations, and we hope that their involvement will increase in the future. The militias in West Timor remain a potential threat to East Timor, particularly in the border areas. We need to be particularly vigilant during the election period. In other areas the East Timor society is confronted with problems of public order.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We call upon the Indonesian authorities to cooperate with UNTAET and with the future East Timorese authorities in prosecuting crimes against humanity and humanitarian law perpetrated in East Timor prior to and after the 1999 popular consultation, including through the establishment of an ad hoc court in Indonesia. We further expect the Jakarta Government to carry forward the appeals procedure in the case of the murder last year in Atambua of three workers from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. In resolution 1338 (2001), the Council unanimously stressed the need for a substantial international presence in East Timor after independence. In his report, the Secretary-General offers some specific recommendations, and further recommendations will be made in October.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In the past we have strongly insisted that Indonesia meet its obligations. The record so far has been uneven. Registration of refugees in West Timor recently took place. The initial results of the registration and balloting will surely reflect the refugees' choice at that point. Still, questions remain over the long-term intentions of refugees who have opted for now to stay on Indonesian territory. We hope that the doubts will be resolved, and we believe that those who eventually wish to return to East Timor will be able to do so in safety and security.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source
“More must be done to create conditions for sustainable economic development. We agree with the Secretary- General's observation that property laws and a framework for commercial activity are needed to stimulate the private sector. The initialling by Australian and East Timorese cabinet ministers of the Timor Sea Arrangement was a big step in the right direction. We hope that, once signed and ratified, this and future agreements will contribute to long-term economic growth in an independent East Timor. For that to happen, it is also necessary that further efforts be made to develop the agricultural sector. Last week we noted with satisfaction the democratic and peaceful transfer of power in Indonesia. It is our profound hope that the new Government there will continue to implement the provisions of resolution 1319 (2000).”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source
“It goes without saying that we are counting on broad participation by the population. To that end it is essential that the civic and voter education process continue. We are encouraged by the signing by most political parties of a pact of national unity, which commits them to respect the principles of democracy, tolerance and respect for minorities, as well as the outcome of the elections. The European Union would like to see those same principles enshrined in the constitution. Indeed, elections will also promote the process towards the adoption of a constitution for East Timor, which will be the blueprint of the future East Timorese nation. Its importance must not be underestimated. The economic situation in East Timor remains difficult. Growth still seems largely dependent on the foreign presence and on agricultural subsidies.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We have come a long way since the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) received its broad mandate in the autumn of 1999 to assume overall responsibility for the transitional administration of a greatly devastated territory. Now, less than two years later, the people of East Timor are firmly on their way to full independence. The elections to take place on 30 August will constitute the next step in building a sustainable nation. The European Union attaches great importance to the holding of free, fair and orderly elections and in that connection is sending a team of election observers to East Timor. In our view the elections are a milestone in the process of Timorization: of giving the people of East Timor ownership of their future.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (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 of Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, and the European Free Trade Association countries belonging to the European Economic Area Iceland and Liechtenstein align themselves with this statement. I would like at the outset to welcome Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello and Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta. Through them, I would like to commend the institutions they represent for the considerable progress they have achieved over the past few months towards the implementation of resolutions 1272 (1999) and 1338 (2001).”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Next month, the electoral process in Kosovo will have reached the significant milestone of registering political parties and voters. We hope to be able, at the next meeting of the Security Council, to express satisfaction that all went smoothly.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“We remain convinced that the only way to achieve a lasting settlement is through political dialogue. The European Union welcomes the political dialogue initiated on the basis of the framework document. All the parties must now shoulder their responsibilities. The Union will continue to offer its assistance with a View to finding a peaceful and lasting solution to the conflict. And, as members know, the High Representative, Mr. Solana, is today in Skopje along with the Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. The European Union will continue its efforts to promote stability, democratic development and prosperity in the region, in close cooperation with all parties.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“The Union supports the adoption and enforcement of firm measures against extremists and criminal organizations, and we emphasize the worrying situation in northern Kosovo, in particular in Mitrovica. We support the efforts of UNMIK and of the Kosovo Force (KFOR) to ensure security and to restore confidence in this area. For the European Union, the handover of Mr. Milosevic to the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, at The Hague, is an important development. It is necessary for the process of reconciliation that the people of Kosovo and, more generally, those of the entire region, realize that justice will be done and that nobody is above the law. Despite the fragile ceasefire, the situation in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia remains a cause of concern.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“We encourage the others, and particularly the Serb parties, to follow their example. The European Union is aware of the problems still remaining in Kosovo, especially with regard to security, missing persons and the return of refugees and displaced persons. We welcome the measures and initiatives already taken and encourage UNMIK and other concerned actors to continue their efforts in those areas. The tension in Kosovo has abated somewhat over the past month. But the risk of the situation deteriorating should not be underestimated. It is to be hoped that the recent security measures will lead to a reduction in violence. Consolidation of Pillar I, "Police and justice", should also open the way to an improvement in public order.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“These are crucial steps towards a democratic and multi-ethnic Kosovo. But to attain that goal it is essential for all communities to participate in the elections and in the provisional Kosovo institutions that will stem from it. The elections offer all communities the opportunity to take their fate in hand within the context of resolution 1244 (1999). In that connection, we welcome the support of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia for the registration of Kosovo Serb voters. We hope that the appointment of Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Covic to coordinate policy on Kosovo will contribute to those efforts, and that the Belgrade Government will also be able to persuade the Kosovo Serb community to participate in the 17 November elections. We welcome the fact that several political parties have already registered for the election.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“The European Union commented on developments in Kosovo on that occasion, and I shall therefore confine myself to stressing elements that are of greatest importance to the Union - elements, moreover, that Mr. Guehenno highlighted in his excellent briefing. I would like first of all to reaffirm the support of the European Union for the efforts of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Hans Haekkerup, in implementing resolution 1244 (1999). The work carried out by the men and women of UNMIK has led to concrete and positive results which should be underlined. The European Union welcomes the promulgation of the Constitutional Framework for Provisional Self- Government and the announcement of the date of parliamentary elections.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (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 Iceland and Liechtenstein, European Free Trade Association countries belonging to the European Economic Area, align themselves with this statement. Last month, the Security Council had the opportunity to discuss the situation in Kosovo on the basis of reports of the Secretary-General and of the Security Council mission to the region.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“In conclusion, the European Union expresses the hope that the parties to the conflict will make every effort to ensure the success of the Lusaka Agreement and that they will heed the message from the international community, headed by the Security Council, the guarantor of international peace and security.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“We hope that the United Nations, as the natural body to steer such a plan, will, through the Secretary-General, provide the necessary impetus to launch it, and that a follow-up mechanism will be created to ensure that preparations are speedily made. The Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the European Union has mandated the Union's Special Representative to contact the Secretary-General and ask him to appoint a pilot body to draw up and implement a plan. The mandate and the staff of MONUC will probably have to be modified to implement such a programme. With the necessary sense of urgency, the European Union will press the Security Council to take action to adapt MONUC's mandate as required. For its part, the European Union would certainly be one of the major contributors to the establishment of such a programme.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“The question of a plan for disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation or resettlement is a vital one, because the problem of the armed factions that are at large in the eastern Congo, with the attendant risk of destabilization, is a key - indeed the key - to this conflict. Recent developments suggest that the international community may very soon need to implement such a plan. The requirements must be known as soon as possible so that a carefully devised, effective programme can be formulated and so that the donor community can contribute. But developing such programmes is a complex matter.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“To that end it is necessary jointly to keep the pressure on all parties and thus to put their desire for peace to the test. We must also encourage bilateral contacts between various regional leaders, such as the recent meeting, in the presence of the Secretary- General, Mr. Kofi Annan, between Presidents Kabila and Kagame parallel to the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity. Let me speak briefly about the serious issue of disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation or resettlement, to which nearly all speakers have made reference.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“Through the European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid, who visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo last week, the European Union has confirmed its readiness to disburse 120 million euros in assistance contingent on concrete progress in the peace process and in the inter- Congolese dialogue. As the Special Representative of the Secretary- General has said, MONUC is now facing real difficulties, especially in Kisangani, a city that which we hope will become a symbol of national reconciliation. The immediate demilitarization of Kisangani is necessary to bring that about. But there must also be genuine disengagement in the rest of the country in strict compliance with the disengagement plans approved at Kampala and at Harare.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“For that reason, the European Union has decided on a gradual resumption of cooperation - a resumption based on progress in the field - and has decided that this should extend to the whole population. The European Union welcomes the fact that international financial institutions are currently moving in the same direction, and it hopes that other donor countries will announce their participation in such endeavours, for example at the next meeting coordinated by the World Bank. In that context, we underscore the need for all humanitarian workers to have access to all parts of the territory of the country.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“Such a dialogue must accompany the implementation of the Lusaka Agreement; it will test the desire of the parties to seek a lasting solution to the conflict. The European Union believes that the participants in the dialogue will set realistic goals and will decide on a compact time- frame. The facilitator can count on the support of the European Union. The renewed commitment of the international community and the gradual and balanced resumption of cooperation assistance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are dependent on the resumption of dialogue, on progress in that dialogue, and on overall progress in the implementation of the Lusaka Agreement. On the subject of assistance, it is possible to go beyond mere emergency humanitarian assistance.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“In the eyes of the European Union, the international community's diplomatic efforts must now concentrate above all on the following: national dialogue; the economic situation of the country, and foreign aid; withdrawal of foreign troops; and the process of the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation or resettlement of armed factions. The European Union has taken note of Sir Ketumile Masire's announcement that the formal start of the inter-Congolese dialogue process would be postponed to 20 August 2001 as a result of the consultations now under way between the facilitator's team and civil society entities. It is vital that the meeting be held without further postponement.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“The European Union has consistently affirmed that only a political solution to the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo can be Viable. Should the belligerent parties choose to pursue the military option, that would only lead to further suffering, of which a population already hard-pressed by years of war has had enough. The European Union considers that the window of opportunity which has been open in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since the beginning of the year remains despite the real danger that the situation could erode.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“It will not be easy to replace Ambassador Morjane, but the European Union urges that this be done without delay, as it would be particularly inopportune to leave such a strategic post vacant in the present circumstances. The international community hopes for a return to peace and economic recovery in the Great Lakes region, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is most unusual geopolitically, as it lies at the centre of the African continent, and which is exceptionally rich in a wide variety of natural resources, whose overexploitation by the belligerents - without the least benefit to the people of the Congo - is one of the leading causes of the conflict. The international community is well aware that regional stability depends on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“It allows us to review United Nations action in the field, to evaluate the practical achievements of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) and to propose improvements in that peacekeeping operation for the near future. The European Union thanks the Secretary- General for his presence here today and for his personal involvement in this difficult matter. Along with previous speakers, we congratulate the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kamel Morjane, on his outstanding performance as head of MONUC over the past 20 months. The task of deploying and setting up MONUC was by no means easy, but the challenge was taken up with courage and spirit.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (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 am particularly gratified that my first statement to the Security Council on behalf of the European Union should be on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a matter that, as members know, is of particular interest to my country. This public meeting of the Security Council is most timely.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source