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2002-04-29
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2003-02-19
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  1. “We call for the unity of the Security Council on this sensitive matter, as this is the time to close ranks, not break them. Obviously, this is a trying time for the Council, whose authority is at stake on this issue. Its members must work in unity in order to protect that authority. Such cooperation is also imperative so as to enable important decisions regarding this agenda item to be taken within the Council - and at the appropriate time, as it should be. In view of the complexity of the moment, this calls not for the throwing up of hands, but for harder work, wisdom and consultation by the Council in maximizing the use of all diplomatic means with a view to reaching a peaceful and durable solution to this question.”

    2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source

  2. “In our view, that approach would strengthen United Nations inspections by maintaining the inspections regime on Iraq and enabling more to be achieved quickly, with no dilution in the quality or thoroughness of the work. That would further enhance the credibility of the process and would give all sides confidence that that process is fair and effective. My delegation acknowledges the cooperation provided so far to United Nations inspectors by the Government of Iraq, and hopes that such cooperation will be extended fully and unwaveringly in order to demonstrate not only that Iraq is complying with the terms of resolution 1441 (2002), but that it also in fact wishes to be seen to be in compliance. Having said that, my delegation is of the opinion that diplomacy has not been exhausted in this matter and that war is not imminent.”

    2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source

  3. “Between that scenario and the visiting of those consequences on Iraq, the inspections authorized by the Council have a critical role to play. It is only right that, in formulating the next step, the inspectors and the results of their inspections be taken into account. To authorize war without that condition being fulfilled would amount to preconceived warfare, and would seriously undermine the credibility of the Council. The problem is possibly with the pace of the inspections. To that end, we share the views of those who feel that strengthening the inspections regime- including hastening the pace of the inspections - must be undertaken as a matter of urgency. What is required, then, is to allocate greater resources of time, manpower and equipment to the inspections, in line with the scenario outlined in resolution 1441 (2002).”

    2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source

  4. “The Agency has found no evidence of ongoing prohibited nuclear or nuclear-related activities in the country. In the view of my delegation, there is nothing in the reports of UNMOVIC and the IAEA to which I have just alluded that concludes that Iraq is, or is not, in violation of resolution 1441 (2002). Both reports, however, are clear that the work of inspections is continuing according to plan, and that those inspections are enjoying cooperation provided by Iraq. At this point, that is as much as can be expected. It seems quite clear that resolution 1441 (2002) is a finely structured document. It provides a description of the disarmament scenario for Iraq and clearly outlines the consequences of default or violations.”

    2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source

  5. “Blix also said in his briefing on Friday that there had been no convincing evidence so far that the Iraqi side knew in advance that inspectors of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) were going to a particular site. The UNMOVIC Executive Chairman observed that the inspectors had not yet found any weapons of mass destruction or related proscribed items or programmes, and that they had only discovered a small number of empty chemical munitions that should have been declared by Iraq. Similarly, Mr. ElBaradei reported on Friday that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had so far completed a total of 177 inspections, at 125 locations. During the process, Iraq also provided immediate access to all locations.”

    2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source

  6. “From the briefings by Mr. Hans Blix and Mr. Mohamed ElBaradei, it is the impression of my delegation that the current situation - where the world seems perched on the thin edge of war - is not hopeless, and that the objectives of resolution 1441 (2002) can still be met. According to Mr. Blix's report, more than 400 inspections, covering 300 sites, have already been carried out. They were all carried out without notice to the Iraqis, but still, access was nearly always promptly provided. This is an indication that the Government of Iraq has been cooperative so far, and is a good basis on which to build both expectations and the actual work for the rest of the exercise. It is to be noted that Mr.”

    2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source

  7. “To this end, Indonesia extends its support for the efforts of the new Government in Dili and its endeavours for good governance, which, among other things, should include adopting relevant legislation to decide status of land and property rights in East Timor, and respect for basic rights of the East Timorese people regardless of their political persuasions, the rule of law, the smooth functioning of the administration and sustained efforts undertaken to promoting reconciliation among its people. Finally, Indonesia reaffirms its readiness to work, in a spirit of cooperation, partnership, harmony and amity, towards building a peaceful, unified and sustainable society in East Timor.”

    2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source

  8. “Let us therefore respect the independence of the national judicial system, let it take its course, and refrain from impromptu and hasty judgements. Furthermore, we welcome bilateral and international assistance to enhance the capacity of the human rights courts, as was recently provided by France. As a new chapter opens in the lives of the East Timorese people, my Government is committed to adopting a forward-looking approach based on cooperation and partnership, rather than on dwelling on issues of the past.”

    2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source

  9. “At the same time, our commitment to upholding justice by prosecuting human rights Violations that occurred in East Timor in the period leading up to and immediately following the popular consultation held in August 1999 was reflected in the beginning of the proceedings of the Ad Hoc Human Rights Tribunal on 14 March 2002. On the eve of the trials, my Government adopted two important regulations governing witness protection and compensation for Victims and human rights abuses. In my delegation's View, such considerable progress attained specifically for the effective functioning of the Tribunal should be received positively, as it undeniably attests to the sincere efforts of the Indonesian Government and parliament, judicial institutions and civil society alike to implement this judicial process in a prompt and fair manner.”

    2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source

  10. “Just recently, on 24 April, trilateral talks on regional security issues were held between Indonesia, UNTAET/East Timor and Australia, aimed at deterring cross-border crimes such as drug smuggling, money- laundering and people-smuggling. This is a significant development indeed for promoting regional cooperation. Furthermore, we place great importance on joint border cooperation, as evidenced by keeping various agreements. However, border agreements should not in any way be tied to security issues, let alone related to downsizing of the military component of UNTAET's successor mission. Agreements, due to their arbitrary nature, cannot be imposed on either of the respective sides and have to be considered within the context of a developing bilateral relationship.”

    2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source

  11. “More importantly, good cooperation between the Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI) and UNTAET has been a key component in assuring security, as reflected in the Secretary-General's report. The latter should have been the report's focus, rather than irrelevant and unnecessary references to "militias", because using such terminology gives an inaccurate impression that lawlessness exists at the border, and this is simply not the case. Similarly, we believe that the report should have stressed the good cooperation between Indonesia and UNTAET, with the holding of regular working-level meetings to deter criminal activity, instead of depicting criminal activity absent any concrete evidence.”

    2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source

  12. “While more than 8,000 refugees returned to East Timor during the period January to April 2002, about 50,000 remain in the province of East Nusa Tenggara. The basis for a comprehensive solution to the refugee issue is the 27 November 2001 joint appeal of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the United Nations on solutions for East Timorese refugees. The expedited resolution of this matter would be in the best interest of all parties concerned. Thus, my Government believes that we should move beyond rhetoric and platitudes and request the international community to respond positively to the joint appeal. Moreover, refugee returns in large numbers have been made possible by effective security at borders.”

    2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source

  13. “My delegation wishes to express its cooperation and support as he undertakes the challenging tasks ahead. Since the last Council meeting on this item, positive cooperation at all levels of governance and through the implementation of understandings reached between my Government and UNTAET/East Timor has led to the substantive progress achieved to date, most notably the two recent important agreements. That, we believe, augurs well for a forward-looking and reconciliatory relationship between the two sides. Having said that, my delegation deems it necessary to stress that the important aspects of a bilateral relationship should grow and develop in line with the mutuality of interests of the concerned sides. Indonesia reaffirms the need to address the complex multidimensional issue of refugees in a comprehensive manner.”

    2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source

  14. “Today's meeting of the Security Council holds special significance, as it is being held against the backdrop of the recent presidential elections in East Timor. The people and the Government of Indonesia look forward to joining the East Timorese in the historic celebrations of their Independence Day, on 20 May 2002. East Timor's journey towards sovereign statehood is, of course, inseparable from the successful conclusion of the mandate of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), under the leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello. In that regard, I should also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Kamalesh Sharma as he embarks on his new assignment as head of the proposed United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (NMISET).”

    2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source