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Dilja

lines on the record: 37
first: 2003-02-20
most recent: 2006-02-14
sittings or episodes: 5
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“Lastly, let me reassure the Security Council that the Albanian Government will remain fully committed to playing an active, moderate and constructive role in the region. It is committed to playing such a role in this particular case, in Kosovo, throughout this process. As I mentioned earlier, the international community, the Security Council and Mr. Ahtisaari's team will always have a reliable partner in Tirana.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“That solution would respect the will of the people of Kosovo. But it would not only do that. We believe, and are confident, that independence will ensure the promotion and protection of minority rights and of Kosovo's cultural and religious heritage; that it will generate political and social stability and security for Kosovo and security for the whole region; and that it will help to establish a sustainable, multi-ethnic and democratic society there. It will conform with democratic values and European standards and will help pave the way for a European perspective. Indeed, those are the conditions on which the Kosovars should agree and that they should articulate strongly in the status negotiations.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“My Government has welcomed the Contact Group's guiding principles for the settlement of Kosovo's status. We fully agree and reiterate that Kosovo should not return to the pre-March 1999 situation - that there should be no changes in Kosovo's current territory, no partition of Kosovo and no union with any other country or with part of any other country. We reaffirm our full support for Mr. Ahtisaari and his negotiating team. We think that an accelerated status process would be the best approach. Albania commends the most recent statement of the Contact Group and its appeal for a realistic, stable and multi- ethnic solution to Kosovo's status. We hold the view that the most realistic, pragmatic, just and fair option with regard to status is independence, with support from the international community.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“Let us note that, besides the encouraging work of Kosovo's Institutions to create an atmosphere of security and confidence for returns, for example, the process also requires political will and real efforts on the part of Kosovo Serbs and Belgrade. We encourage the Kosovo Serbs to directly participate and engage in Kosovo's Institutions. Kosovo is experiencing very important times; its status process has become a major political issue that is being followed closely in the region and beyond. Kosovo's political leaders have made significant efforts to prepare for the process by establishing a unified negotiating team - which, we are sure, will be wisely and professionally led by President Sejdiu - by adopting the political platform and by preparing for this crucial process.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“As long as Kosovo's central institutions do not enjoy genuine and complete self-governing status, the decentralization process will remain vague and difficult to fully implement. We welcome and look forward with hope to the upcoming negotiations in Vienna on that matter and encourage both sides to work constructively. Albania supports the dialogue between Kosovo's communities and also between Pristina and Belgrade. The parties must be engaged in good faith. Issues of human concern, such as missing persons and returns, and other technical issues are important; they need to be discussed if further progress is to be made.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“It should and will continue to remain a central focus for the Government and the people of Kosovo, to be vigorously pursued throughout and beyond the status proceedings. In fact, we strongly believe that the definition of Kosovo's status will focus a significant amount of energy on the implementation of all the standards and will swiftly accelerate progress in all areas. We are all aware that various issues need to be addressed with the necessary attention, will and energy in Kosovo today. Decentralization is an important issue that will benefit everyone; it will advance the rights of minorities, strengthen local initiatives and assist the economic and social development of all areas and communities. But decentralization is also a delicate issue that should be addressed carefully within the framework of a well-defined status for Kosovo.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“The period covered by the report was a significant and challenging one for Kosovo. A number of important serious events took place during that time, all of which undoubtedly attracted a great deal of attention, sometimes, perhaps, even by diverting attention from other responsibilities. Thus, conclusions on the pace of progress on standards implementation should be seen in the context of the challenge represented by those specific times and events. Nevertheless, we join in the Secretary-General's appeal to the Kosovo leaders to reinvigorate their efforts to ensure accelerated and sustainable progress in the implementation of the standards. We share the view that a long-term European perspective for Kosovo requires effective standards implementation. At the same time, we reaffirm our understanding that this is an ongoing process.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“We note with satisfaction the stable political and security situation in Kosovo, something that has been clear since the death of President Rugova; the improvement in freedom of movement and the protection of property rights; the rapid progress on privatization; the progress in the dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade; the good work on repairing and protecting the Serbian Orthodox cultural and religious heritage; and, last but not least, the significant progress in preparations for final status. Those and other achievements identified in the report and in the briefing of Special Representative of the Secretary- General are all indicators of the commitment of Kosovo's Institutions with regard to standards implementation and positive and promising signs of a process which has already started.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“We have before us the Secretary-General's report on the activities of UNMIK and on the situation in Kosovo during the last months of the previous year. Albania shares its assessment of the progress made, as well as its message with regard to accelerating the implementation of the standards. As the report states, the comprehensive review has encouraged the Kosovo Provisional Institutions to make progress both on the implementation of the standards and on a number of other important processes.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“We are delighted to welcome him here today, and we compliment him on his excellent work and outstanding leadership of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). I assure him of my Government's full support for all of his endeavours. The passing of President Rugova was a great loss for Kosovo. Kosovo lost a man of peace and wisdom who was committed to achieving a free, tolerant and democratic future of his country by peaceful means. We pay tribute to him today and express our appreciation that Kosovar society swiftly and maturely overcame that difficult moment. We hail the new President, Mr. Sejdiu, and congratulate him on his election. We express our conviction that President Sejdiu and the entire political spectrum will follow Rugova's path, vision and goal.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“At the outset, it is a distinct pleasure for me, Mr. President, to warmly congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month and to thank you for having convened this meeting. On behalf of the Albanian delegation, I welcome President Tadic here today. I would also like to warmly welcome Prime Minister Kosumi. His presence is a significant message of recognition of his Government's commitment and responsibility with regard to building a democratic, multi-ethnic, stable and prosperous Kosovo for all of its citizens. I extend my delegation's sincere thanks to Mr. Jessen-Petersen, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his excellent briefing.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“Our delegation appreciates the fact that this draft resolution is already sponsored by a number of permanent and non-permanent members of the Security Council. We would like, in conclusion, to commend the Council and the sponsors of the draft resolution, and to echo the confidence expressed by other speakers that the draft resolution will ultimately enjoy widespread support.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We consider the draft resolution to be a necessary and important document which complements but does not undermine existing multilateral treaties and conventions and which calls on States to renew their commitment to multilateral cooperation in the framework of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and other international bodies. We think it will provide an additional useful tool for all States members of the international community to combat this new dimension of the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction. Albania welcomes and supports the draft resolution and will remain committed, as required, to developing and maintaining any appropriate effective measures and to adopting and enforcing any appropriate effective laws to help prevent the proliferation of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and their means of delivery.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The events of 11 September 2001 and other horrible terrorist acts in other cities of the world have taught us the lesson that those who would direct attacks against innocent civilians with conventional weapons should be assumed to be equally willing to commit atrocities with weapons of mass destruction. That prospect convinces us all that this problem must be addressed every day, on every front, in an effective and collective way. The sooner we take preventive measures, the sooner we take action, the better. We recognize the draft resolution on this issue as an entirely appropriate measure to counter that threat, a threat we all agree is very serious. We recognize it as an appeal to every State to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Particularly today, when terrorism is seriously threatening to use a variety of means against every country and every people in the world, we have the duty of collective mobilization and vigorous action to fight it, with clear goals and positive results. We consider the draft resolution under consideration to be the right step and a further measure in that direction. Unfortunately, no region, no country, no nation and no border is immune from terrorism in a broader sense or, in particular, from the barbarous danger of the proliferation of WMD and their delivery systems. The prospect of weapons of mass destruction falling into the hands of terrorists or other non-State actors is a growing and paramount threat to international peace and security. The threat is real. It is thus a challenge that we must address collectively and resolutely.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“At the outset let me reiterate that, as stated by Ambassador Ryan of Ireland, Albania fully associates itself with the statement he made on behalf of the European Union. I shall therefore make only a few brief comments on the item before the Council. Allow me to express my delegation's appreciation to you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate, which gives non-members of the Security Council the opportunity to express our views on the very important issue of a draft resolution on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Every one of us, and all our countries, together have the obligation to make the world a better and a safer place.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Violent acts, as the most recent one in the northern part of Mitrovica, involving the World Bank Board of Governors and Kosovo Prime Minister Rexhepi, and the establishment of parallel structures in Northern Kosovo, only aggravate the polarization of the society there and, what is more, run counter to and directly contradict the philosophy of the Standards for Kosovo. I would like to conclude by thanking this Council for the attention it has placed on this very serious and important issue, important not only for the Kosovars but for the region as well. I would also like to reiterate my Government's full support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Harri Holkeri, who, as mentioned here today, will have a challenging task ahead and quite a role to play in the upcoming months.”
2003-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4886 (2003) · source
“My delegation would like to articulate our confidence that hard work, change and constant progress will be the trend; that democratic institutions and the rule of law will function better with each passing day; that the process of returns and reintegration, based on the current progress, will successfully continue; and that dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade - which we have supported and continue to strongly support - on practical issues of mutual interest, will proceed constructively. We base our confidence on the current achievements in Kosovo, which, as Mr. Holkeri recently stated, "has made enormous progress over the last four years". In the meantime, we call upon all of the interested parties in the region to be part of and positive contributors to solutions and progress there.”
2003-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4886 (2003) · source
“We urge the people of Kosovo, their institutions and political parties to reflect the awareness, as they already have done, that all the eight standards together and each of them separately are of great importance for the building of a democratic Kosovo where all people, regardless of ethnic background, or race or religion, are free to live, work, and travel; and where the rule of law, justice, peace and tolerance prevail. The people of Kosovo should be equally aware that each of those standards is a big challenge to be faced and to be met successfully.”
2003-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4886 (2003) · source
“The Albanian Government will encourage the Provisional Institutions and the people of Kosovo in this very crucial endeavour. We reaffirm our support to UNMIK and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Holkeri, in this new phase of their mission in Kosovo and we support and urge broader cooperation and confidence between them both, and all others concerned. Albania is of the opinion that the comprehensive review of the "Standards for Kosovo", set to occur in mid-2005, and the advancement towards a process to determine the final status of Kosovo will contribute to this very important dimension, as well as boost the confidence of the international community in local Kosovar institutions.”
2003-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4886 (2003) · source
“It gives new momentum to the implementation of the "standards before status" policy already designed for Kosovo; it demonstrates the political will of the international community to find a final and timely solution to the Kosovo issue; and it accelerates the positive processes that Kosovo is already going through. The eight standards, namely: functioning democratic institutions, rule of law, freedom of movement, returns and reintegration, economy, property rights, dialogue with Belgrade and the Kosovo Protection Corps, all constitute a clear cut agenda of work for the Kosovo Provisional Institutions, the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and Kosovars in general. Hard work needs to be done, progress needs to be marked and standards need to be met.”
2003-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4886 (2003) · source
“Allow me to extend my delegation's appreciation, Sir, for your presence here today, and in particular for your presiding over this very important meeting. Allow me also to thank Mr. Guehenno for his very comprehensive briefing. Let me state here at the very beginning that the Albanian Government fully supports the operational plan entitled "Standards for Kosovo" presented this month and welcomes its endorsement by this body. That plan comprises an important step forward towards the implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).”
2003-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4886 (2003) · source
“We believe that this will help them to understand that lack of status does not mean isolation and will raise the confidence of all the people there in a better future. At the same time, however, we think that it will invigorate and generate understanding and efforts to recognize these responsibilities and to meet the requirements. In conclusion, allow me to reiterate my Government's confidence that those processes all aim at meeting the standards and pave the way for the final status of Kosovo, which, in harmony with the international community's responsibility and authority, should definitely reflect and respect the right and will of all the people there to determine their future.”
2003-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4742 (2003) · source
“Steiner for setting this priority in their agenda. At the same time, we appeal for further progress in this process. Expanding regional cooperation and listing Kosovo in the various regional and European initiatives, programmes of assistance, strategies and plans in the region will help a lot. Kosovo should be part and parcel of the integration process and progress which the region and the continent are undergoing. We have appraised the establishment of a new monitoring mechanism between the European Commission and Kosovar authorities. We believe that further steps should be undertaken in that direction in order to offer the people of Kosovo a better European perspective through their institutional participation in the process of stabilization and association.”
2003-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4742 (2003) · source
“UNMIK is there to govern and to transfer governance without reluctance. The Government of Kosovo does need the continued support of UNMIK. We must say that, in this process, it will help more than hurt if the methodological principle of learning by doing is taken into consideration by UNMIK. However, we express our appreciation that the Kosovar institutions are making progress towards the benchmarks and are demonstrating that, with every passing day, they are more and more capable and equipped to handle added responsibilities, to be accountable to all the people of Kosovo and to register accomplishments. Thirdly, with respect to the process of integration, Kosovo must prepare to join the process together with its neighbours and the whole region. We highly appreciate and praise UNMIK and Mr.”
2003-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4742 (2003) · source
“We commend UNMIK and the Provisional Institutions for launching this transfer, which in our opinion is a give-and-take process with mutual responsibilities. The Provisional Kosovar Institutions should grow stronger with every passing day. Of course, they should be given authority and responsibility, but simultaneously they should become authoritative and responsible and should exercise that authority and responsibility by producing concrete results. They should hold to the principle that with power comes responsibility. UNMIK should continue to hand over responsibilities, to identify further areas that can be transferred, and to assess and help with effective empowerment. Mutual confidence and cooperation between UNMIK and Kosovar institutions in this sphere is very significant and has immense potential impact.”
2003-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4742 (2003) · source
“Progress in recruiting minority representatives in civil service; progress on inter-ethnic dialogue; the programme initiated by the Office of the Prime Minister for the active recruitment of the minority community and his public commitment to returns; the increased pace of these returns; improved structures; and the enhanced engagement of local authorities in this process, as clearly articulated in that report, are to be counted as real positive steps. They add to our optimism about the step-by-step creation in Kosovo of a functioning multi-ethnic society in which every Kosovo citizen, regardless of ethnic origin, can be empowered to run his or her own affairs. Secondly, the transfer of power is a process of paramount importance in Kosovo.”
2003-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4742 (2003) · source
“We reiterate our evaluation that progress on that important priority should be accelerated, strengthened and broadened in its accomplishments. We urge all parties there to continue to work actively on inter-ethnic dialogue, returns, reconciliation and the consolidation of a climate of peaceful coexistence among ethnic groups. We strongly urge minority communities to display their willingness to participate and the majority community to demonstrate respect so that all together may foster a sustainable multi-ethnic environment in Kosovo. We also note with satisfaction, however, that the achievements and deeper commitment in this area are encouraging. The latest report of the Secretary-General clearly reflects that.”
2003-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4742 (2003) · source
“Steiner, making its contribution, when needed, to enhance their accomplishment. Let me also mention here that my Government has strongly condemned the latest act of violence in Kosovo. In its intervention today, my delegation would like to confine itself to a few points that we believe are of crucial importance. The first regards the multi-ethnic society in Kosovo. We share the Security Council's vision and View of an integrated multi-ethnic society in Kosovo as of crucial importance for its future. We draw attention to the fact that ethnically-defined interest politics, parallel institutions, violent actions or extremist threats from any group will only harm the fragile accomplishments there and be a roadblock to reconciliation.”
2003-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4742 (2003) · source
“With the adoption of resolution 1244 (1999), everything started from scratch in Kosovo. Today, we have to recognize that it has come a long way since then. Vision is crystal clear there now, the trend is positive and achievements are significant - not that fast, perhaps, but steady. Let us not forget that Rome was not built in a day. But we must also recognize the imperative need to move further ahead on the important agenda of standards, on jobs and security, on economic recovery, on the fight against crime and corruption, on creating multi-ethnic society, on advancing the transfer of power, on establishing direct dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade, on Kosovo's integration, and so on. The Government of Albania has strongly supported these priorities set out by Mr.”
2003-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4742 (2003) · source
“Allow me at the very beginning to thank you, Sir, for your excellent management of the Security Council's agenda for this month and for convening this meeting. Let me also congratulate the Secretary-General on his latest report and Assistant Secretary-General Annabi on his briefing here today. I would like to express our delegation's appreciation for the significant achievements of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and for the exemplary professional work of the Special Representative, Mr. Steiner. It is our deep conviction that, through cooperation, the Provisional Institutions and all the people of Kosovo are making a success story there, which is really crucial for its future, for the whole region and for the United Nations as well.”
2003-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4742 (2003) · source
“We should all help to ensure that the CTC remains - as Ambassador Greenstock nicely and correctly put it - a committee with a continued sense of purpose, direction and momentum. Albania will provide its modest contribution. We shall take our place and shall remain in the front seats aboard the anti-terrorist vehicle that the Committee is driving. In conclusion, let me reiterate that terrorism is a universal evil and that it calls for a universal fight. We should win that fight; our fate is in our hands. A famous philosopher defined history as the sum total of things that could have been avoided. My delegation's firm conviction is that, together, we shall write the history of this global endeavour against terrorism as the sum total of the good things that did happen: as a history of success.”
2003-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4710 (2003) · source
“We have focused on the areas that need to be tackled first. We have worked to adopt legislation covering various aspects of resolution 1373 (2001), and we shall continue to do so. We are constantly working to establish an effective executive mechanism for the prevention of terrorist financing. We have ratified or are in the process of ratifying various international conventions and protocols related to terrorism. Our delegation urges this international body, the Security Council, and the Counter-Terrorism Committee to continue to keep this issue at the top of their agendas, to continue to recognize and shoulder this special responsibility and to continue to call on any Member State - including my country - for responsible action.”
2003-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4710 (2003) · source
“We should mobilize greater resources and should be vigilant and committed, not be tolerant, not content to rest on our laurels. We should be more imaginative. We are fully aware that we should, in particular, redouble our efforts at the national level in any area that is directly or indirectly related to terrorism or that facilitates a terrorist environment and terrorist activity, such as organized crime, illicit drugs, drug trafficking or money-laundering, among other things. Our awareness is also being translated into action - affirmative action - supported and assisted by any international sources of assistance and guidance available to us. The Albanian Government and Albanian institutions have made counter-terrorism a major priority on their agendas. The implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) is a daily endeavour for us.”
2003-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4710 (2003) · source
“From that sad history, we all draw the lesson that in the face of terrorism, we are duty-bound to mobilize collectively and to undertake constant vigorous action - all of us together and each of us separately - in order to fight it with clear goals and positive results. The Government of Albania commends all that has already been done at the United Nations in the fight against terrorism. We appreciate the vital role played by the Security Council, and we acknowledge, in particular, the activity of the indispensable CTC. Albania fully recognizes its obligations as a Member of this international body and firmly declares that it will remain an active participant and collaborator in the global coalition against terrorism. We are fully aware that much more remains to be done, and that we need to do better.”
2003-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4710 (2003) · source
“We consider it to set the agenda for a further thrust in the fight against terrorism, and we agree with its messages and recommendations, and intend to comply with them. Terrorism is global. We have all agreed to simply translate that as global responsibility for fighting it - as the responsibility of any one of the members of the global community. Our delegation is aware of that responsibility and, with precisely that awareness, comes here today to reconfirm its active membership in the international coalition against terrorism. The memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001 and of the victims of subsequent attacks in Moscow, Karachi, Bali, and other places forever inspires us to fight terrorism with the utmost determination. It also reminds us that terrorism threatens all countries and all peoples.”
2003-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4710 (2003) · source
“Let me state at the very beginning how appropriate my delegation finds this open debate on the very important issue of combating terrorism. We thank you for this, Mr. President, and feel deeply motivated to make our contribution here. Let me also pay tribute to the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and to its Chairman, Ambassador Greenstock, for the excellent stewardship and excellent work in ensuring implementation by all Member States of an effective counter-terrorism strategy. The CTC has really become an important and respected agent for international consensus on counter-terrorism. I would like to reiterate that my delegation shares the determination of the Security Council to keep up the momentum of the Counter-Terrorism Committee and fully supports the ministerial declaration recently adopted by resolution 1456 (2003).”
2003-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4710 (2003) · source