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Doutriaux

lines on the record: 283
first: 1998-11-25
most recent: 2002-10-11
sittings or episodes: 45
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“Henceforth, it could be pointed out that the practice of publicly naming the traffickers and their key go-betweens who are violating embargoes has borne fruit and should be further developed. We are led to conclude that the networks at the core of that traffic are not innumerable and the threads of the web often lead to the same individuals. The Security Council should call on the States concerned to take the measures necessary to effectively suppress actions that violate United Nations embargoes. Regarding a subject of such great importance, given its diverse dimensions and often technical nature, the Council should continue its reflection and its work by experts, particularly in conjunction with the sanctions Committees.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“We recall that France and the United Kingdom had proposed the establishment of a permanent sanctions monitoring mechanism in order to get a more realistic idea of the trafficking in all its complexity and ramifications, especially when this trafficking of small arms is fuelled by the illegal exploitation of natural resources or other items of trade. The work of France and the United Kingdom parallels that of Colombia on integrating and better coordinating the activities of the various panels of the sanctions Committees. In that respect, I thank Ambassador Valdivieso for the non-paper that he circulated among Council members. The Council must be able to look at ways to improve the effectiveness of arms embargoes and in particular to learn all the lessons it can from the sanctions Committees.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“The reform begun in 2000 on the basis of the recommendations of the Brahimi report (S/2000/809) has enabled us to learn from our experience on the ground and as much as possible to concentrate the attention of the principal players and donors on this crucial phase of establishing a momentum for peace. The representative of Mauritius also stressed disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes, particularly in the Great Lakes region. Another important dimension of this question - embargoes and sanctions monitoring mechanisms - should also be a focus of our attention.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“I refer here to what was just said by the representatives of Mauritius, the United States and Guinea with respect to various conflict situations in Africa in the Mano river and the Great Lakes regions. Secondly, because of the Security Council's responsibility to maintain international peace and security, we are directly concerned with respect to the illicit trafficking of light weapons in situations of which the Council is seized. I will not belabour the essential nature of programmes for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants for the success of United Nations peacekeeping operations.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“The group of governmental experts established to study the feasibility of an international instrument, and voluntary cooperation among Member States on this topic, deserve our full support. The work done by France and Switzerland on certain aspects of these issues will be food for thought. In terms of following up the 2001 Conference, I would also like to mention the wish of many States, African States in particular, whose unstinting commitment to the success of the Conference we hail; they have asked for fresh consideration of arms transfers to non-State entities, which bear such a large part of the responsibility for promoting conflicts, especially in Africa.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“For the first time in the history of arms control, a consensus text was adopted covering small arms and light weapons and including a Programme of Action. Those measures must now be implemented. Meetings are to take place biennially; next year's will enable us to take stock and to prepare the 2006 review conference. Along those lines, the formulation of an international instrument to identify illicit supply lines and to ensure the traceability of small arms should be encouraged by the Council. Such an instrument would meet our ongoing concerns with regard to the implementation of arms embargoes and peace-building programmes in crisis situations fed by illicit arms flows.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“Mr. Doutriaux (France) (spoke in French): First of all, Mr. President, I wish to thank you for organizing this debate on small arms. I also thank the Secretary- General for his report and Mr. Dhanapala for his supplementary comments. France associates itself fully with the statement that will be made by Denmark, which currently holds the presidency of the European Union. I will therefore confine my comments to two important points. First of all, the Security Council must, of course, lend its full support to measures taken by Member States to implement the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, which was adopted on 20 July 2001 in New York.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“This is, of course, a very good thing. The international community, the Security Council, will be following the conduct of the elections very closely. For us, this will be another test in the restoration of a fully normal situation in Kosovo. Let me conclude by briefly recalling my country's important commitment to Kosovo in UNMIK and KFOR. The French Minister for Foreign Affairs will be in Kosovo on 7 September and, the day before, in neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“The fact remains that the European Union did express regret at the statement made on 19 August by the Kosovo Government in that respect. But I understand that things are now improving and that UNMIK's action is better understood today. UNMIK's action to restore the rule of law involves all ethnicities. The support we give to UNMIK'S activities in this regard applies to actions by both sides. It is important to recall this today. A second point concerns the elections, which will be an important test on 26 October. We are pleased to hear from Mr. Annabi that preparations are proceeding well, that many voters have already registered, whatever their ethnic affiliations, and that many candidates have already come forward. The Serbian authorities have called upon the Serb community to participate fully in the elections.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“First, with regard to the important aspects of human rights, security, combating organized crime and so forth covered by Mr. Annabi, the message from the entire Security Council must be one of unanimous support for the efforts of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), KFOR and Special Representative Michael Steiner. They are carrying out an active policy of restoring the rule of law, fighting crime and, as Ambassador Lavrov has just noted, combating inter-ethnic incidents and actions taken against members of other ethnic groups. We must give full support to UNMIK in this. We are gratified by what Mr. Annabi explained to us, that among the Kosovar authorities there is now a greater understanding of UNMIK's action to restore the rule of law.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“Mr. Doutriaux (France) (spoke in French): I wish to pay tribute to you, Sir, for personally presiding over our work on Kosovo today. I also wish to thank He'di Annabi for his very complete briefing on the situation in Kosovo. As Mr. Annabi has told us, a few weeks away from municipal elections in Kosovo, we find ourselves at a crossroads once again. Those elections will surely present a new test of inter-ethnic reconciliation in Kosovo. However, as Mr. Annabi has also told us, some tension has emerged in the wake of several arrests in recent weeks. This shows that we still have some important tasks to accomplish in the near future and that there are still obstacles to be overcome. France supports the statement to be made by the Danish presidency of the European Union. I would therefore simply wish to emphasize two points.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“This must apply to Mitrovica, where we welcome the efforts of UNMIK and KFOR to use a global and gradual approach in concert with the Belgrade authorities, with a View to dismantling parallel structures. This applies also to the external relations of Kosovo, which remain the sole purview of UNMIK and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Steiner. The deepening of UNMIK's relationships, notably with Belgrade and Skopje, as described in the Secretary-General's report, deserves to be encouraged. The development of regional cooperation in the spirit of the Zagreb summit should also be supported. In general terms, all of the communities have great interest in respecting UNMIK's authority, with a view to ensuring the proper evolution of the process of interim self-government, in the spirit of resolution 1244 (1999).”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“The return of displaced persons will also be facilitated by greater freedom of movement on the territory of Kosovo. Recent progress in UNMIK's relations with Belgrade, as set forth in the common document of 5 November 2001, attests to this. The effective struggle against crime is another condition, and recent arrests carried out by UNMIK are a good sign in this connection. We must recall the need for UNMIK to extend and maintain its authority over Kosovo as a whole and to fully exercise its authority, other than those powers that have been transferred to local institutions in accordance with the constitutional framework of interim self-government of Kosovo.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“In Kosovo, the primacy of the rule of law, economic development and the creation of a society that is equal for all and for all communities are inextricably linked needs. There must be simultaneous progress in all three areas in order to ensure that there will be a lasting multi-ethnic future. We welcome the progress that has been made on the inter-ethnic dialogue. This carries great hope that there will be a reconciliation process among the communities, despite the modest number of sustainable returns of refugees and displaced persons to their homes. Likewise, a clarification of the fate of missing persons remains indispensable. Such an effort is crucial for the population to enable it more easily to turn the page on the past.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“It is encouraging to see that there is a transfer of certain UNMIK powers to executive authorities and, at the same time, the legislative process that is gradually developing. This can be seen, for example, by the adoption on 4 July of a resolution on the return of refugees and displaced persons. This text constitutes an important, positive step, the spirit of which should set the tone for future work of the Kosovo Assembly. The coming municipal elections will provide an opportunity to further reinforce the democratic basis of the provisional institutions by providing a new opportunity for the communities that did not participate in the 28 October 2000 elections to do or in 2002. This should be one of UNMIK's essential goals in the coming months.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“The benchmarks identified by the Special Representative give us a proper standard for measuring what has occurred so far, particularly with regard to the establishment of provisional, effective and democratic institutions; the establishment of multi-ethnic integration, according to resolution 1244 (1999); the rule of law; freedom of movement and the right of the return of refugees; a reduction in the size of the Kosovo Protection Corps (KPC); the establishment of positive relations with Belgrade; the development of regional cooperation; and economic development. These are all benchmarks from which one can measure the progress made. Considerable progress has been made in recent months since the establishment in March of the coalition Government and in the establishment of democratic institutions.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“Mr. Doutriaux (France)(spoke in French): I would like to thank Mr. Michael Steiner for his excellent briefing and also welcome Mr. Covie, the Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia and the President of the Coordinating Centre of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Republic of Serbia for Kosovo. Since the representative of Denmark will soon speak on behalf of the European Union (EU), I will limit my statement to several points. The positive balance sheet that we noted in April when Mr. Steiner last came to New York is holding. The current phase is decisive in implementing resolution 1244 (1999), and the progress achieved gives us great hope that the peace efforts of the international community will become a reality.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“Brahimi and Mr. Karzai spoke of the Loya Jirga, of what part women would play in that process. I ask Ms. King what her Division and the Secretariat can do to help women who want to take initiatives in peace-building and ending conflicts in their countries. Finally, Ms. Heyzer spoke of anther study to be prepared by independent experts on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). While this is a good idea, I wondered how that study would fit in with the report of the Task Force described by Ms. King and others. One last word. France joins the Latin American club of countries with female ministers of defense. I allow myself to say this, because it was mentioned by Chile and Colombia.”
2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Several delegations, including the Ambassador of Norway, spoke of the need in DPKO to establish a specific post for gender issues. I believe there were some problems in the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) in that connection. Of course I know the Security Council should not get involved in ACABQ matters, but it might be useful for that Committee to reconsider the matter so that a post for a counsellor on gender issues can be set up in DPKO. I have a question for Ms. King and Ms. Heyzer. A lot has been said about the role of women in peace processes and in the reconstruction of States after conflicts. The Mano River Union Women's Peace Network has been mentioned often. Ms. King spoke of experiences in Burundi and Somalia in that connection. Afghan women are becoming increasingly involved as well. Mr.”
2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589Resumption1 (2002) · source
“For example, the Rome Treaty of the International Criminal Court (ICC) recognizes that rape and other forms of sexual abuse of women are covered by the ICC and are regarded as war crimes and crimes against humanity. Another encouraging development is the creation of posts for advisors on gender-specific issues in six United Nations missions, in Afghanistan, Bosnia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kosovo, East Timor and Sierra Leone. This is an improvement, but we must note that resolution 1325 (2000) has so far been implemented only very weakly. That is why today's debate is so important, so that both members and non-members of the Security Council can make their contributions as to how to better implement the resolution and offer input to the Task Force report under preparation, as discussed by Ms. King. I have a few questions.”
2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Mr. Doutriaux (France) (spoke in French): Two years ago we adopted resolution 1325 (2000). As Jean- Marie Guehenno, Angela King and Noeleen Heyzer mentioned, its implementation is not entirely satisfactory. Some progress has been made, but the situation of women and children has not really improved. They still constitute the majority of civilian victims of armed conflict. They are still the largest group among displaced persons and refugees, and the impact of conflict on women - for example, in the transmission of AIDS - is still very serious. We await the report of the Secretary-General, about which Ms. King and Ms. Heyzer have already told us something. However, there are some encouraging developments, as mentioned by the Cameroon delegation.”
2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Like other delegations, we are looking forward to the upcoming report by the Secretary-General, on the basis of Mr. Gambari's expertise, on the role of the United Nations in supporting and sustaining the peace process.”
2002-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4575 (2002) · source
“We will be helping also to equip health-care facilities and to assist with temporary schooling for children in the Sambo quartering area, the most crowded and isolated UNITA army reception area in the Wambo region. As Mr. Oshima and other speakers have noted, a serious problem remains: resettling 4 million internally displaced persons. We note, as Mr. Oshima mentioned, that the Angolan Government and UNITA have decided to work together for peace, a decision that should facilitate the process of resettling internally displaced persons. France will also provide 2 million euros to support integrated projects in that area, especially in the Malanje and Wambo areas. The French Foreign Minister will visit the Wambo region next weekend, in the context of an official visit by my Minister to Angola.”
2002-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4575 (2002) · source
“Mr. Doutriaux (France) (spoke in French): We agree on every point with Mr. Oshima's briefing. My Government had also dispatched a humanitarian mission to Angola at approximately the same time as Mr. Oshima's visit to the country, and we agree with his conclusions. The humanitarian situation is still a source of concern, despite the hopes generated by the peace process that is currently under way. Therefore the efforts of the international community must be sustained, but, as Mr. Oshima said, this must be done in very close partnership with the Angolan authorities, which must commit themselves to working to assist the Angolan population. My country has decided to double our contribution to the World Food Programme, whose activities in Angola have been widely recognized.”
2002-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4575 (2002) · source
“Of course, aid efforts still must be fully coordinated. This role is being played by Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi in Kabul on behalf of the international community. Of course, it also remains to be seen whether the aid will actually be disbursed. Pledges were made in Tokyo amounting to $1.8 billion, but the donors must now meet their commitments. We note one important aid programme, which is the combat against the drugs trade and assistance in planting substitute crops. That is another priority for international aid. The Afghans and the international community have accomplished a great deal in just six months. Nonetheless, much remains to be done. We have every confidence in the Afghans and in their ability to come together in this crucial stage of the loya jirga to rebuild their country with the full support of the international community.”
2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source
“This means that today we can renew our authorization - identical to the Council's original authorization - to extend ISAF for six months from 20 June. We will be adopting a draft resolution along those lines today, and this is something we welcome. In addition to ISAF, of course, there is the indirect security role played by operation Enduring Freedom. Finally, there is international aid. International aid, particularly aid for reconstruction and recovery of Afghanistan, contributes, directly and indirectly, to strengthening security for the Afghan people. Our aid towards recovery and reconstruction is conditional on respect for human rights and on the strengthening of the authority of President Karzai throughout all the provinces of Afghanistan. This is provided for in resolution 1401 (2002), particularly in its paragraph 4.”
2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source
“These Afghan units are not yet fully operational, apart from one Presidential Guard battalion, which we think should be able to be used to guarantee a secure environment during the loya jirga. This is the Presidential Guard trained by the United Kingdom. But other security instruments must continue to be used. The second vital instrument is ISAF, whose role in ensuring security in Kabul is crucial, because it is in Kabul that the headquarters of the transitional institutions are installed. It is excellent that all the conditions for the extension of ISAF are now in place, before the opening of the loya jirga. Thanks to the contribution of Turkey, it is now possible for Turkey to take over the command of ISAF after the role played by the United Kingdom during the first six months of the existence of ISAF.”
2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source
“Substantial contributions were pledged at that conference, and France will be responsible for training two battalions for the future Afghan army. This training will start on 1 June for the first battalion and in mid- September for the second battalion. We will be deploying a total of 55 trainers to help in this training exercise. This is in addition to the other contributions made by France in the area of security - that is, the participation of 409 French soldiers in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), as well as my country's contribution to the Enduring Freedom operation. Clearly, in the area of training, there is a problem of delay in timing.”
2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source
“Just last Sunday someone was assassinated in a village in Ghowr Province; he was a member of the electoral college just elected a few hours before. This means that we have to remain very vigilant and very careful about this. In view of this security challenge, the international community can take a number of actions and is already taking action in some areas. I note at least three areas. The first, a priority, is training the army and the Afghan police force. The effort of the international community here is well coordinated now, thanks to some pilot donations by the United States for the army and by Germany for the police force. As was indicated by Sir Kieran, now there is a mechanism for coordination between contributors and the Afghan Authority. On 17 May in Geneva a meeting brought together all States interested in security matters.”
2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source
“Mr. Doutriaux (France) (spoke in French): In a few days' time, the loya jirga will be opened. Clearly, this is a very important stage, as Sir Kieran has just said, in the implementation of the Bonn and Petersburg Agreements - that is, the implementation of the reconstruction of and reconciliation in Afghanistan. Clearly, as Sir Kieran has told us, we have to be very careful with regard to the approach to this crucial stage. Reconciling all Afghans after decades of war is not an easy exercise. Therefore, we have to be particularly careful about the security conditions prevailing in Afghanistan. There is good security, of course, in Kabul, but as Sir Kieran has just said, we have seen some incidents in the provinces.”
2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source
“France supports the Secretary-General's approach outlined in his proposal for the deployment of a multinational force. Considerations in this direction must continue. The international community's efforts must continue without respite. We must keep hope. There is no solution through arms, brutal force or any form of violence. The road of peace includes mutual recognition and negotiation between partners who recognize and respect each other. The Israelis and the Palestinians know that very well.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Only a comprehensive process including the security, political, humanitarian and economic issues can succeed. The Palestinian Authority must shoulder its responsibilities, especially with regard to security and the fight against terrorism. The Israeli occupation must end, giving place to the peaceful coexistence of two independent States, Israel and Palestine, living within secure and recognized borders. It is illusory to think that such a settlement can be negotiated without Yasser Arafat, the legitimate and elected representative of the Palestinian people. In moving towards peace, the international community's involvement is decisive. Beyond the perspective of a new international conference, the international community's involvement must take the shape of a credible presence on the ground.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“That will require great efforts and political will from the parties, as well as from the international community. Damage to the Palestinian Authority and the ministries of education and of higher education and to the preventative security infrastructure must be assessed without delay. The Palestinians must be helped to rebuild in order to lay the bases for a democratic and viable state of law. There is no other route possible except the establishment of a ceasefire and the relaunching without delay of political negotiations for a definitive and just settlement. We know all its contours: Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 1397 (2002), the Madrid declaration of the "quartet", of 10 April, Colin Powell's speech in Louisville and the proposals of the Beirut Summit.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“There can be no meaningful progress without a lifting of curfews, the sealing off of areas, restrictions of movement and the compartmentalization of the territories. There can be no progress without the guarantee of freedom of movement and access to the population for humanitarian agencies and medical personnel and Israel's full respect for the provisions of international law and humanitarian law as defined by the Geneva Conventions. The political situation is tense and precarious, despite the intense efforts for restarting the negotiating process. With the help of the international community, particularly the "quartet" and the leaders of the Arab world, the parties must find again the way to a lasting ceasefire and the restarting of a genuine political process.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The international community's involvement with the parties must be strengthened. Thirdly, France remains highly concerned at the overall situation on the ground, which is still fragile and dangerous at both the humanitarian and political levels. The humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territories is catastrophic. The civilian population is suffering to an intolerable degree. The international community, which met at Oslo last week and is willing to make a great financial commitment, must intensify its efforts. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) must be assisted. It is absolutely indispensable that the Israeli authorities, on their side, take the measures necessary for an immediate and lasting improvement of the humanitarian and economic situation in the Palestinian territories.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Now that a positive dynamic seems to have taken hold with the announcement by the "quartet" that it will work on an international conference, such a conference must be reinforced particularly through the prompt lifting of the siege on the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, where the humanitarian situation of the besieged, who are deprived of food, is alarming. We must also arrive without delay at a total, definitive withdrawal of the Israeli forces from the A zones and must obtain assurances that there will be no further incursions by the Israeli forces. France welcomes the strengthening of all efforts, particularly those of the "quartet", which met in Washington, and those of the Arab world, which courageously and resolutely committed itself to global and lasting peace.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“It also greatly to be desired that the truth be established and that the Council be informed by the Secretary-General on the basis of available sources of information. Secondly, France welcomes the settling of the situation in Ramallah and President Arafat's regaining of his freedom of movement. Yasser Arafat's personal security and freedom of movement must now be fully ensured. France pays tribute to the diplomatic efforts made to achieve that positive result, particularly by the Americans and the British.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Israel's failure to cooperate in the implementation of resolution 1405 (2002) is a serious error, which France condemns. Security Council resolutions are not optional. Beyond the question of principles, as the Secretary-General said, it is in everyone's interest to determine once and for all what happened. It would have been especially in the interest of Israel. The testimonies and observations reported by international humanitarian and human rights organizations and by media are serious. The lack of an accurate and objective report on the facts leaves everyone in doubt. That is deeply regrettable. It is important that the Security Council be able to react by expressing its solidarity with the Secretary-General and with Mr. Ahtisaari's team and by expressing the disappointment and frustration of the international community.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Mr. Doutriaux (France) (spoke in French): France fully associates itself with the statement made by the Ambassador of Spain on behalf of the European Union. I will therefore be brief, limiting myself to three points. First, France deeply deplores that it was impossible to dispatch the fact-finding team due to the objections of the Israeli authorities, who reconsidered the agreement they had reached with the Secretary- General two weeks earlier. The team had been named by the Secretary- General with the full support of the Security Council. The Council had endorsed the initiative and established its terms of reference in resolution 1405 (2002). The authority of the Council and of the Secretary-General should be respected.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The next time the Council addresses the issue of East Timor, East Timor will be independent. We must work on this new success with the authorities of East Timor. The international community will see its role thoroughly transformed. Less than in the past will it be a task of substituting for the East Timorese authorities; rather, there will be a greater need to assist them. Other actors will also see their role grow. It would be useful to hold discussions on this with them. I propose that at our next discussion an invitation be extended to representatives of the United Nations Development Programme, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to discuss the issue of East Timor, as we have done in the past.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“All the elements are included: a specific timetable spanning two years, stages accompanied by measurable objectives, a division of competences between the United Nations Mission, the Bretton Woods system and the international financial institutions. Other actors who are not mentioned in the report can also make their contribution. I am thinking in particular of the regional organizations, the Association of South-East Asian Nations and the Asian Development Bank. Thirdly, France will fully support the draft resolution containing all these elements, which the United Kingdom delegation announced it would soon submit. But we also expect that things will not end there. The Secretariat must continue to assess the situation periodically in order to make the necessary adjustments.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“The Ambassador of Spain will later make a statement on behalf of the European Union. We fully associate ourselves with that statement. I will therefore limit my statement to a few comments. First, on 20 May, East Timor will become independent. The United Nations will gain its 190th Member. What a long way we have come in two and a half years. The United Nations was able to adapt to the situation. The working groups in Dili and New York have done a good job. The recommendations of the Secretary-General now meet our expectations. Secondly, a genuine exit strategy has been presented to the Council. It will make it possible to assist the new State effectively.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“However, the doors of the Council Chamber will always remain open to the East Timorese leaders. I would also like to welcome Mr. Mari Alkatiri. The presence side by side today of the President and the Chief Minister is the clearest proof of the balance of the East Timorese institutions. The impeccable manner in which the presidential elections of 14 April were carried out, with a record rate of participation of more than 86 per cent, confirmed the great political maturity of the young Timorese democracy. The President and the Chief Minister will be able to tackle with confidence the great priorities of an independent East Timor: national reconciliation, the integration of the country into its regional and international environment, and economic development. I extend France's best wishes to them.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“Mr. Doutriaux (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Mr. Hedi Annabi for his clear and precise statement, which provided a perfect account of the superb work carried out by the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) under the direction of Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello. We are sure that after independence, his successor - whom we know well, Ambassador Kamalesh Sharma - will show himself to be equal to the task. I should like to welcome President-elect Gusmao. We are deeply honoured that he has chosen New York for one of his first trips abroad. The independence of East Timor - so long awaited and so desired - will leave the Council with just one regret: that the future Ambassador of East Timor will replace the leaders of East Timor in the Chamber.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“France will make its contribution to the efforts to be undertaken by the Security Council in coming weeks to draft a resolution defining the role that UNMEE will continue to play in the demarcation process, aimed at implementing the mission's recommendations, which we fully endorse.”
2002-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4485 (2002) · source
“Since the signing of the Algiers Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities, Ethiopia and Eritrea have had the wisdom to respect the ceasefire and security measures imposed in the Temporary Security Zone. The implementation of the decision of the Boundary Commission will open a new phase leading to the final completion of the peace process between the two parties. France ardently hopes that Ethiopia and Eritrea will be able to seize this opportunity for their peoples, who aspire to lasting peace and the continuation of reconstruction and economic development programmes conducted by the international agencies, the importance of which the Council was able fully to assess on its mission to the region.”
2002-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4485 (2002) · source
“Thirdly, the mission observed on the ground the humanitarian consequences of the conflict for the populations of both countries. France hopes that the new phase of the peace process to begin with the Boundary Commission's decision will permit the lasting reintegration of displaced persons and the ongoing release of all prisoners of war and civilian detainees. Fourthly, the mission noted the efforts being made by the leaders of religious communities in both countries to develop ties with civil society. France welcomes those initiatives and hopes that they will be followed by other confidence-building measures aimed at reconciling the two countries in all spheres.”
2002-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4485 (2002) · source
“Ethiopia and Eritrea are both fully committed to respecting the forthcoming decision of the Boundary Commission, and we welcome that commitment. They are thus bound to implement all parts of the decision to be announced in late March, in close cooperation with the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. Secondly, my country supports the Security Council's resolve to assist both parties in applying the decision of the Boundary Commission, the practical implementation of which we would wish to see as soon as possible. We strongly urge the parties to refrain from taking any unilateral action that could have destabilizing effects in the regions concerned and encourage them to open a dialogue forthwith.”
2002-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4485 (2002) · source
“Mr. Doutriaux (France) (spoke in French): I wish at the outset to welcome you personally, Sir, to the Security Council on the occasion of this important debate and to thank Norway and Ambassador Ole Peter Kolby for having led and organized the recent mission of members of the Security Council to Ethiopia and Eritrea at a particularly timely moment in the completion of the peace process between those two countries. The Ambassador will shortly make a statement on behalf of the European Union with which France quite clearly associates itself. I would just like to make four comments in my national capacity. First, the Security Council carried out the mission it set itself by sending a clear message to the two parties.”
2002-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4485 (2002) · source
“We provide bilateral assistance and contribute to bilateral and multilateral assistance through UNHCR for the reintegration of Sierra Leonean refugees. I have a question for Mr. Lubbers. Every year, the Economic and Social Council convenes a humanitarian segment. I believe that it will be held this year in July in New York. Member States are currently considering the themes to be included on the agenda of the humanitarian segment this year. Can Mr. Lubbers give us his personal point of View, which might help delegations in their thinking? One theme, clearly, is the issue of access to vulnerable populations, but perhaps Mr. Lubbers might be more specific about what the Economic and Social Council can do at its humanitarian segment this July.”
2002-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4470 (2002) · source