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1. “We commend those efforts, and we wish to express our gratitude and to stress once again our strong determination to work together for the noble cause of bringing about peace and development in Africa.”

   2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source

2. “A lot has been said about the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD). I will not develop additional ideas on this, except to mention the importance that it has for Africa and for the international community. We encourage the United Nations to foster its cooperation and collaboration with continental and subregional institutions in the search for durable solutions to the problems affecting our continent. The level of human, material and financial resources committed to assisting Africa will remain an essential barometer in measuring the level of political will and commitment to the continent. We are fully aware of the efforts of the United Nations, the Security Council and the Secretary- General to promote peace, security and development in our continent.”

   2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source

3. “We thus find it critical to increase international assistance in the fields of governance and the strengthening of democratic institutions, including those related to electoral processes. It is clear that elections by themselves, however successful, are not sufficient to ensure stability and progress. Finally, the prevention and resolution of conflicts and movement towards peace, stability and development in Africa can be crowned with success only with the active involvement of the Africans themselves. In Africa there is already an institutional capacity, both at the continental and the regional levels, for the prevention and resolution of conflicts. If these issues are taken up seriously by the ad hoc Working Group and by the Council, and if the conclusions are followed up, then we believe that we have a greater chance to succeed.”

   2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source

4. “Such groups should be more inclusive and representative. Fourthly, we further believe that every initiative for conflict prevention and resolution can only benefit from the involvement of civil society, including non- governmental organizations, universities and academia: actors that can bring added value to the process through their deep knowledge of the relevant conflicts, as well as their often easy access to the parties involved. Fifthly, we are concerned that our continent continues to register conflicts related to the exercise of democracy as candidates and their supporters often call into question election results perceived to be unjust and unfair, as was referred to earlier on in this meeting. This situation is a clear demonstration of the need for support for good governance and democratic institutions in African countries.”

   2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source

5. “We therefore believe that those tasked with mediation, including the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General, should possess all those attributes if they are to enjoy the much needed trust of all parties, and to work with the highest level of impartiality and commitment. In that regard, we congratulate His Excellency Mr. Ibrahima Fall on his appointment as head of the United Nations Office in West Africa. He is the kind of representative that we are talking about. Thirdly, we also find the establishment of groups of friends for specific conflict situations very useful. We are of the View that these groups can be fundamental in the solution of conflicts by providing an excellent forum for debating the dynamics of the conflict itself as well as for advancing peace initiatives.”

   2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source

6. “We wish to see greater collaboration and coordination of efforts among the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and other United Nations bodies and agencies in their work on Africa, and we welcome the presence of the President ofthe Economic and Social Council at this meeting. Secondly, we believe that success in conflict resolution is closely linked to the level of understanding of the conflict itself. Those involved in the mediation of conflicts should possess a profound knowledge of the nature and dynamics of the conflict, which can allow them to exercise the best judgement, undertake effective action and provide critical assurances to all parties to the conflict that they are also parties to the solution.”

   2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source

7. “For the success of conflict resolution and management, we need to review the mandates of peacekeeping operations and the conventional approaches to them. Due to their multidimensional nature, current conflicts require a comprehensive approach and the involvement of all stakeholders at the national, regional and international levels. Allow me now to briefly touch on some of the specific issues of concern to our delegation. First, we are happy to see that the Economic and Social Council has also taken an important decision expressing a commitment to support Africa by establishing an ad hoc Working Group on African Countries Emerging from Conflicts.”

   2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source

8. “At the subregional level, the Heads of State or Government of the Southern African Development Community, at their ordinary summit in August 2001, in Blantyre, Malawi, signed a protocol for the operationalizing the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, and, more recently, established an inter-State politics and diplomacy committee to enhance the effectiveness ofthe Organ. All these initiatives attest to the strong commitment of Africans to solving their problems and to the reversal of the appalling situation of conflicts in Africa. These confidence-building measures need to be nurtured with the support of the international community to ensure their success. Failure of preventive measures brings us to conflict resolution and management.”

   2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source

9. “African countries, individually or through their regional and subregional organizations such as the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), are becoming more active and important players in these endeavours, as has been already suggested this morning and this afternoon. The creation of the OAU Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution bears testimony to the continent's determination to settle conflicts in Africa.”

   2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source

10. “The Secretary-General's report on the causes of conflict and promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa (S/1998/318) rightly highlights that nexus and advances a comprehensive and integrated approach to conflict prevention, poverty eradication and development. We are hopeful that this approach will help to meet the special needs of many African countries, and it is in that connection that we see closer and enhanced coordination among the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and other United Nations bodies and agencies. The United Nations must also increase its support to Africa's own peace and development initiatives. African countries have continued their efforts to build African capacity for the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts and for development.”

    2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source

11. “Prevention requires addressing the root causes of conflict, which in Africa are synonymous with the pressing needs and concerns of the people, which include poverty, underdevelopment, poor governance, endemic diseases, exclusion, State legitimacy, ethnic divisions and the proliferation of arms. With regard to arms, I would like here to support the statement made by the Assistant Secretary-General, Ibrahima Fall, and his proposals. I would like to add that we need to implement the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, which we all adopted in July last year, and which the Council welcomed. Prevention entails a strong nexus between peace and development.”

    2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source

12. “At this juncture, allow me to sincerely thank Ambassador Jagdish Koonjul, Chairman of the ad hoc Working Group, for the comprehensive briefing he presented today on the work carried out so far. We fully commend his remarkable leadership of the Group and pledge our full support to his endeavours. As we have indicated in previous statements in the Security Council and elsewhere, our analysis of conflicts in Africa must be comprehensive, pragmatic and result-oriented; it should encompass a clear understanding of their root causes, the actors involved and the issues at stake. Success in the prevention and resolution of conflicts in Africa can be achieved only through a proactive approach based primarily on prevention - a strategy that is effective, forward-looking and less costly.”

    2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source

13. “When the Security Council met on 29 and 30 January 2002, it had an extensive and fruitful debate on the situation in Africa that was blessed by the presence of a number of ministers and the Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity (OAU). As a result of that meeting, the President of the Security Council issued a statement (S/2002/2) on behalf of the Council in which he summed up the debate and enunciated a set of recommendations on future United Nations work to address the situation in Africa. To monitor the implementation of those recommendations the setting up of an ad hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa was proposed. Today's meeting is therefore timely and important in terms of assessing the work done by the Working Group so far.”

    2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source

14. “We congratulate you, Sir, and your country, Singapore, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May in such a committed manner. Your presence and the dedicated work of your Permanent Representative, Ambassador Kishore Mahbubani, and his able team merit our recognition and appreciation. Allow me, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Mozambique, to warmly welcome your initiative to hold this public and interactive debate on the prevention and resolution of conflicts in Africa. I wish to make a few general remarks on the issue before the Council today and then to address some of the specific issues you, Sir, have asked us to discuss.”

    2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source

15. “We look forward to celebrating on 20 May 2002 the independence of this sister nation. In conclusion, I once again express our profound gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello and, through him, to the men and women of UNTAET for their commendable job in East Timor.”

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

16. “We also call on the international community to continue supporting East Timor after its independence as it builds its own sustainable system of governance. The provision of technical, financial and other forms of assistance will be crucial for East Timor to soon join the community of nations. The international community must now make available the necessary resources for the timely completion of the UNTAET mandate and lay the foundations for a future independent State of East Timor. Resources from assessed contributions must be made available at adequate levels, and UNTAET and its successor mission must be allowed to use the resources in a more flexible manner as they prioritize and discharge the complex mandate in East Timor. For its part, Mozambique will continue to make its modest contribution to UNTAET and to the people of East Timor.”

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

17. “As the Secretary- General says in his report, voluntary or bilaterally funded arrangements are not reliable because "such resources may arrive late, or not at all, as donor priorities change and new demands arise". (S/2001/983, para. 74) The people of East Timor have made many sacrifices in a clear demonstration of their commitment to a legitimate aspiration to an independent East Timor. The international community has also shown its continued commitment to the cause of East Timor. The Security Council must now ensure that all these sacrifices and investments are not undermined. The Security Council and the international community as a whole must now act decisively and demonstrate that they will not abandon the people of East Timor at such a crucial juncture.”

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

18. “It is therefore imperative that all plans for the downsizing of UNTAET and its successor mission in East Timor in its military, police and civilian components take into account the prevailing security conditions and the needs of the new East Timorese administration. The main criterion that must guide a Security Council decision on downsizing or withdrawing the United Nations presence in East Timor or in any other peacekeeping operation is the successful completion of its mandate. A crucial aspect of ensuring the success of the UNTAET mandate in East Timor is the availability of financial resources. The presence of the United Nations in East Timor after its independence must continue to be adequately funded from assessed contributions in order to ensure its sustainability.”

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

19. “UNTAET's mandate from the Security Council to establish a national civil administration, assist in the development of civil and social services and support capacity- building for self-government in East Timor is not yet complete. We therefore support the Secretary-General's recommendation for the establishment of a successor mission to UNTAET with the main task of ensuring security in East Timor and the viability and stability of its government structures as a step towards the completion of the mandate entrusted to UNTAET by the Security Council. The presence of the United Nations after independence in East Timor must be commensurate with the task before it.”

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

20. “The elections for the Constituent Assembly on 30 August 2001, the drafting of the first Constitution of East Timor and the formation of an all-East Timorese Council of Ministers are indeed irreversible steps towards the long-awaited independence of East Timor. The orderly conduct of and high turnout for the elections are a further testimony to the political maturity that the people of East Timor have demonstrated throughout their quest for self- determination and the establishment of their own State. We would like to commend the Secretary- General's report on UNTAET for its clarity and comprehensiveness in planning for an international presence in East Timor after independence.”

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

21. “Allow me at the outset to welcome Chief Minister Mari Alkatiri of East Timor, and his delegation. I thank him for the comprehensive statement he delivered this morning. We thank you, Mr. President, for your presence and for convening this open meeting to debate such an important issue and for affording us the opportunity to participate. I wish to take this opportunity to once again express our profound appreciation to the Secretary- General and his Special Representative, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, for their relentless effort and dedication to ensure a smooth, historic transition in East Timor. The progress achieved in the implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) has paved the way for the crucial developments that will lead to the independence of East Timor.”

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

22. “The efforts of the leaders of the Southern African Development Community in working together with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, both bilaterally and within the framework of that regional organization, are clear testimony to the sense of responsibility of our leaders in the region towards peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in the region. This should be matched by the undivided support of the Security Council and the United Nations as a whole. We owe it to the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to Africa.”

    2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source

23. “We urge the international community to provide the necessary financial and material assistance to the facilitator to enable the continuation of the inter- Congolese dialogue in an expedited manner, in view of its crucial importance for promoting lasting reconciliation and peace for the Congolese people. The efforts of the international community, both to keep the dialogue alive and to create conditions of security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, must receive a positive response from the parties to the conflict and other countries of the region.”

    2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source

24. “Even though the discussions in Addis Ababa have been adjourned, we believe that all parties must continue to demonstrate a genuine spirit of conciliation and compromise, as was the case in the preparatory meeting held in Gaborone in August. We commend the facilitator of the inter-Congolese dialogue, Sir Ketumile Masire, for his unflinching efforts in preparing and launching this dialogue. We also commend the Organization of African Unity for supporting the facilitator in his endeavours, as well as for its role in the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source

25. “The Security Council and the international community at large must demonstrate their seriousness and commitment to the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by supporting the launching of a robust phase III with the adequate level of force and resources. This will represent a major step towards the long-awaited and deserved lasting peace for the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the subregion and the continent. The inter-Congolese dialogue represents an important step towards lasting peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is through this dialogue that all political actors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will be able to address all issues of national reconciliation and to establish a new political dispensation, both in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in the region.”

    2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source

26. “Indeed, phase III is crucial to meaningfully address the many challenges that the peace process is confronted with in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including the need to create confidence and trust among the parties and to give a sense of security to the population, which would allow a return to normalcy. It is important to note that, although the parties are responsible for creating an environment of security, the strong presence of MONUC in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly in the areas of persistent fighting, will also contribute to the building of confidence and security in the country.”

    2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source

27. “The continued fighting in the eastern part of the country, mainly involving armed groups, constitutes a serious threat to the fragile ceasefire and to the peace process as a whole. It is imperative to address the problem of armed groups operating in that part of the country and elsewhere. This will require well- organized and coordinated efforts of disarmament, demobilization, repatriation, resettlement and reintegration, both by MONUC and by all parties involved, with a view to presenting an attractive alternative aimed at encouraging combatants to choose to abandon their weapons and start a new life. In this regard, we welcome the recommendation of the Secretary-General that the Security Council authorize the beginning of phase III with the deployment of MONUC in Kindu.”

    2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source

28. “As is clearly underlined in the report, the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains on the right track as the ceasefire has been in effect since January and the disengagement of forces and their redeployment to agreed defensive positions are almost complete. It is equally clear, however, that the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has not yet reached the irreversible point leading to long-lasting peace. Many challenges still lie ahead in the full implementation of the Lusaka Agreement, aimed at promoting lasting reconciliation among all Congolese and at turning a new page in the history of that sister country and, indeed, in the history of the region.”

    2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source

29. “We also thank the Secretary-General for his continued efforts and dedication to the cause of peace, not only in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but also in many parts of the world. The timely visit by the Secretary-General to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region has given the necessary impetus to the peace process and demonstrated the United Nations commitment and dedication to the cause of peace in that nation and region. We equally commend Mr. Amos Ngongi, the newly appointed Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for his work on the ground.”

    2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source

30. “Allow me to begin by congratulating you, Sir, upon your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and for the brilliant manner in which you have been conducting the affairs of the Council during the month of October. I would also wish to congratulate your predecessor, Ambassador Jean-David Levitte of France, for his excellent work during the month of September. I join previous speakers in welcoming the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and thank him for his comprehensive statement. We would like to commend the Secretary- General's report on the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) for its clarity and comprehensive nature.”

    2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source

31. “As a Portuguese speaking country and as the current Chairman of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries, Mozambique will continue to make its modest contribution to UNTAET and the transitional process so that we can soon celebrate the entry of independent East Timor into our Community as the eighth member.”

    2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source

32. “We note the information that the Government of Indonesia has initiated the process of disarming the militias. We hope this process will proceed speedily and effectively and will culminate in the disbanding of these forces of instability. We register our profound gratitude and appreciation to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Transitional Administrator of East Timor, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, not only for his important report today, but also for his relentless efforts and dedication to the cause of peace and stability in East Timor. Under his leadership, UNTAET is doing a remarkable job in creating all the necessary conditions for the independence of the territory, so long awaited by the people of East Timor and the international community.”

    2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source

33. “The recent attack by the militia against the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees office in Atambua, which resulted in the murder of three international workers and the destruction of the office, is a clear demonstration of the violent acts perpetrated by the militias. While paying homage to those brave international workers who chose to care for and to aid the people of East Timor, we cannot accept the continuation of such acts of violence, which create an environment of instability. We would like to appeal to the Government of Indonesia to take all necessary measures to stop these activities by the militias. This should be done with a great sense of urgency, in order to alleviate the suffering of the East Timorese people and to allow international workers to assist them.”

    2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source

34. “We are encouraged by the reopening of a large number of schools despite the difficult conditions under which they operate. The public health care system is slowly recovering, with the support of the United Nations, donor countries and non-governmental organizations. We believe that the establishment of the transitional administration will go a long way in constantly improving the living conditions of the people as well as in laying the foundations for an independent East Timor. We are gravely concerned over the continued violence and destabilizing activities of the armed militias, violating East Timor borders, attacking United Nations peacekeepers and seriously undermining the repatriation of more than 100,000 refugees.”

    2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source

35. “One year has elapsed since the people of East Timor, in a free and fair referendum, took the historic decision to vote for the independence of the territory. Since then, positive developments have taken place in the territory as a result of the determination of the people of East Timor to live in an environment of peace and stability and to begin the daunting process of national reconstruction. With the support of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), the Timorese are engaged in the promotion of a national political dialogue which will contribute towards national reconciliation and create the basis for the future government of the territory. We are equally pleased to note that there has been significant progress in the restoration of basic social services.”

    2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source

36. “At the outset, I would like to join preceding speakers in extending to you, Mr. President, my sincere congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of September. We thank you for convening this meeting and affording us the opportunity to take part in the debate. We would like to extend our congratulations to your predecessor for the excellent manner in which he guided the work of the Security Council last month. We warmly welcome the presence of the National Council of Timorese Resistance (CRNT) Vice President, Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate in recognition of his role in the struggle for the self-determination of his people.”

    2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source

37. “The presence here of His Excellency the Minister for Foreign Relations of Angola is yet another demonstration of his Government's commitment to peace in Angola.”

    2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129Resumption1 (2000) · source

38. “We believe that the Council's credibility is at stake, for it has taken a bold decision which should be realized - a decision that represents a real shift in the way the Council enforces its decisions and conducts its business. There is a real opportunity for the Council to make significant progress and to reassert its authority as a guarantor of international peace and security. We believe that a resolution commensurate with the task at hand would do justice to the excellent work done by Ambassador Fowler and the Panel of Experts. We believe that this is the least that the Council can do for the Angolan people, whose Government has shown the necessary commitment, flexibility, accommodation and desire for peace in our sister country.”

    2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129Resumption1 (2000) · source

39. “While SADC countries will study existing capacities within the region, it is clear that to implement the measures mentioned in the report they will need substantial technical and financial support from the international community so that they are not found wanting. We would therefore appeal to those in a position to do so to support SADC countries in carrying out this task. We welcome pledges of support from members of the Council, including your own Government's pledge, Mr. President. Humanitarian assistance is also required for the Angolan populations that have fallen victim to this senseless war imposed by Jonas Savimbi.”

    2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129Resumption1 (2000) · source

40. “Any delay in that process could mean that another life is lost in Angola. A number of paragraphs of the report make reference to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and to the important role that SADC countries should play in implementing measures to strengthen sanctions against UNITA. Those measures are related to inspecting and monitoring petroleum products supplies and the introduction of mobile radar systems with the objective of detecting illegal flight activity, among other measures. We in SADC support all measures aimed at strengthening the sanctions regime against UNITA and those which will bring peace and stability to Angola, which is a member of our regional organization.”

    2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129Resumption1 (2000) · source

41. “Sanctions violators are increasing the ability of UNITA to wage war and are consequently prolonging the suffering of our brothers and sisters in Angola and the destruction of that country's infrastructure and resources. It is reported that as a result of the work of the Panel of Experts and the release of the report on sanctions against UN ITA, it has become harder for Savimbi to sell diamonds and buy weapons. That positive development shows the real impact of sanctions when they are strictly applied. We are encouraged by the information that several States are establishing, at the national level, commissions and other mechanisms to investigate allegations of sanctions violations. We hope that they will work expeditiously and produce results that will be made known to the international community.”

    2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129Resumption1 (2000) · source

42. “The report clearly states, inter alia, that in order to add credibility and seriousness to the sanctions against UNITA appropriate measures must be taken against those who are violating them. The report emphasizes the need for stricter control on the flow of illicit arms and petroleum products to UNITA-controlled areas. It also recommends that traders and other individuals or companies found to be breaking sanctions relating to UNITA-held diamond should lose their registration, be placed on an industry blacklist and be barred from any involvement in the diamond industry. Diamonds should bring prosperity, not impose continued suffering on the Angolan people.”

    2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129Resumption1 (2000) · source

43. “The 39 recommendations contained in the report represent a well-thought-out strategy to make Security Council sanctions more effective, thus forcing UNITA to abide by the commitments it undertook when it signed the Lusaka Protocol in 1994. The recommendations provide also for measures against those supporting UNITA in flagrant violation of Security Council sanctions. Because we believe in the merit of those recommendations, we wish to take this opportunity to express our support to all recommendations contained in the report of the Panel of Experts. We applaud all members of the Council for their decision to establish the Panel of Experts with such a remarkable mandate. Now that the result of the Panel's work is before them, it is the responsibility of Council members to see to it that the exercise is worthwhile and to take the next step.”

    2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129Resumption1 (2000) · source

44. “In that capacity on March 10 he presented the unprecedented report of the Panel of Experts on violations of Security Council sanctions against UNITA. I wish to convey my delegation's great appreciation to Ambassador Fowler and to the Panel of Experts for outstanding service on behalf of the Security Council. The report is an important and valuable instrument that will help the Security Council and the international community to act credibly and forcefully against the UNITA of Jonas Savimbi as well as against his supporters. On the basis of information and evidence available to it, the Panel of Experts clearly identifies who is violating sanctions against UNITA, and how, and who is contributing to prolonging the suffering of the people of Angola. The Panel also offers suggestions on measures to be taken in order to curtail the situation.”

    2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129Resumption1 (2000) · source

45. “Allow me to begin, Mr. President, by expressing my delegation's sincere appreciation and congratulations on your deserved assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of April. The leadership you have already displayed assures us of success in the deliberations of the Council. I would also like to extend our appreciation to your predecessor, Ambassador Anwarul Chowdury of Bangladesh, for the excellent manner in which he conducted the affairs of the Council last month. It is only fitting that you should be chairing this particular Council meeting. The contributions of your Permanent Representative to the question of Angola have been remarkable, particularly in his capacity as the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 864 (1993).”

    2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129Resumption1 (2000) · source

46. “We appeal to the international community to continue to render support to the people of Angola to help them overcome the precarious situation they are facing now. For our part, we remain fully committed, and we shall continue to render our modest but unflinching support to our brothers and sisters in Angola.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

47. “However, this postponement should not be seen as tolerance by the international community for acts of procrastination in the Angolan peace process. We hope that the Security Council will continue to exercise its authority and will take all necessary steps to ensure full compliance with its decisions, including the provisions of its resolution 1118 (1997) of 30 June 1997 and the presidential statement of 23 July 1997. My delegation appreciates the efforts undertaken by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and by the representatives of the observer States to put the Angolan peace process on track. We equally appreciate the statement issued on 13 August 1997 by the Presidency of the European Union relating to the peace process in Angola.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

48. “We appeal to UNITA to fulfil its obligations in the implementation of important aspects of the Lusaka Protocol, such as complete demilitarization of UNITA, completion of the demobilization of the remaining UNITA forces, cooperation with the Government in the restoration of State administration throughout the country, transformation of radio VORGAN into a non-partisan station, and the true transformation of UNITA into a political party. My delegation supports the recommendation of the Secretary-General to postpone the withdrawal of United Nation military units from Angola in order to give the parties an additional chance to complete the peace process, and we affirm the need to ensure the security of United Nations and other international personnel.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

49. “The normalization of State administration throughout the country is facing serious problems because of a lack cooperation on the part of UNITA. The transformation of UNITA's radio VORGAN into a non-partisan station has not progressed, despite the repeated promises by UNITA to find a mutually acceptable solution. The prevailing tension has resulted in insecurity and mistrust, which affect the process of reconciliation and the reconstruction and development of the country. We appeal to UNITA and to the Government of Angola to refrain from any action that might lead to renewed fighting, which could cause more suffering to the martyr people of Angola.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

50. “It is with grave concern and disappointment that we note today that since the last meeting of the Security Council no substantive progress has been achieved in the Angolan peace process, notwithstanding significant steps already taken. The persistent military tension affecting almost the entire country has very dangerous implications for the movement towards stability and the normalization of life in Angola. Having read carefully the progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA), we find yet again that the Angolan peace process is facing setbacks caused by persistent procrastination by UNITA on the implementation of important aspects of the Lusaka Protocol. The military tension is increasing.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source