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“I would like to say, in my national capacity, that we are providing 1 million euros to help bridge the funding gap for the elections. We will also be strengthening our military contingent, since security is, of course, a crucial element in that respect. Secondly, we must ensure that after 18 September the elected authorities are properly established. It is in that context that we are undertaking efforts - as the Ambassador of the United Kingdom pointed out - to coordinate support for the establishment of the Afghan parliament. We will be providing 2.5 million euros for that objective, and, together with our partners in that undertaking, we intend to train 150 parliamentary officials.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“Mr. Duclos (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank Mr. Jean Arnault for his briefing, which supplements the report of the Secretary-General of 12 August 2005 (S/2005/525). I would like to make a few comments in my national capacity to supplement the statement made by the representative of the United Kingdom on behalf of the European Union. First, I would like to stress the importance of the legislative and provincial elections that will be taking place in a little more than three weeks' time. That will be a crucial phase, which should make it possible to finalize the political process. Many challenges remain to be overcome, and we will all need to pool our efforts with a view to ensuring the success of the elections.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“France would also like to reiterate its belief that only a political solution pursuant to resolution 1546 (2004) is likely to provide Iraq with prospects for peace and stability. That political solution must be based on national reconciliation, the rejection of all forms of exclusion and discrimination and the involvement of all Iraqis in the transition. In that regard, it is essential that the draft constitution to be submitted to a vote in the Transitional National Assembly and subsequently to popular referendum first be the subject of consensus among all segments of the Iraqi population within the Constitutional Drafting Commission. France reaffirms its full support for the political process in Iraq, as well as its determination to help the Iraqi people during this difficult period of transition.”
2005-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5246 (2005) · source
“Mr. Duclos (France) (spoke in French): Allow me also to welcome Ambassador Bolton, the new Permanent Representative of the United States of America. I assure him of my delegation's readiness to cooperate closely with him, as it is our custom to do with the United States Mission. France has fully supported the resolution just adopted. We resolutely condemn the terrorist attacks being committed in Iraq on an almost daily basis. The Security Council is playing its role by reacting to those unjustifiable acts that threaten peace and security. In Iraq as well as elsewhere, the fight against terrorism must be carried out relentlessly and with the most absolute determination.”
2005-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5246 (2005) · source
“In this regard, the Council encourages the Congolese authorities to continue consultations with their international partners, in full respect for the sovereignty of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and to put in place credible arrangements to strengthen support The Security Council has thus concluded the for good governance and transparent economic present stage of its consideration of the item on its management." agenda. This statement will be issued as a document of the The meeting rose at 5.30 11/11. Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2005/27.”
2005-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5218 (2005) · source
“"The Security Council underlines the importance of elections as the foundation for the longer-term restoration of peace and stability, national reconciliation and establishment of the rule of law in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It calls upon the Congolese authorities to exercise efficient, transparent and comprehensive control over State finances, ensuring that there is no impunity for those responsible for acts of embezzlement or corruption.”
2005-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5218 (2005) · source
“The Council urges all parties and transitional institutions to make every effort to respect scrupulously the timetable for polls developed by the Independent Electoral Commission, and in particular to begin preparations for the referendum on the draft constitution as soon as possible. "The Security Council welcomes progress made so far in the preparation of the elections, in particular the adoption and promulgation of the referendum law, and the start of voter registration in Kinshasa, which marks a historic and important step in the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Council calls on the transitional authorities to accelerate those reforms remaining to be carried out, in particular drafting of the electoral law and integration of the security forces.”
2005-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5218 (2005) · source
“"The Security Council calls on all Congolese parties to respect this decision, which aims to allow the elections provided for by this Agreement to take place in satisfactory logistic and security conditions. It encourages the Congolese people to mobilize for and conduct the electoral process in a peaceful manner, and urges in particular the candidates and political parties to refrain from any action that might disrupt this process. It takes note in this regard of the recommendation contained in the special report of the Secretary-General on elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo dated 26 May 2005 (S/2005/320) that all political parties should sign and commit themselves to respect the agreed code of conduct for the electoral process.”
2005-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5218 (2005) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 5/2005/320, which contains the special report of the Secretary-General on elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. "The Security Council takes note of the joint decision reached by the two houses of the Parliament of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on 17 June 2005 to extend for a period of six months, renewable once, the transitional period that was to expire on 30 June 2005, in accordance with the provisions of the Global and All-Inclusive Agreement signed in Pretoria on 17 December 2002 and with article 196 of the Transitional Constitution.”
2005-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5218 (2005) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Ileka (Democratic Republic of the Congo) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2005-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5218 (2005) · source
“In conclusion, I recall that several United Nations soldiers have been killed or seriously injured this month in Africa in the exercise of their duties. That sacrifice reflects the ongoing commitment of those peacekeeping soldiers in Africa and elsewhere. I pay tribute to them and commend the courage and dedication of all those who are serving peace under the Council's mandate.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“That is why the Council, in close cooperation with the Africans, must in each case define a genuine exit strategy. In some cases, however - in Cote d'Ivoire in particular - an additional but temporary investment is sometimes indispensable if it will help to solve the crisis any sooner. In all cases, the Council must have a comprehensive and long-term perspective of its commitments in a given crisis. I am compelled to raise a question that affects all of us: the campaign against sexual abuse in peacekeeping operations. Attention has been focused on the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but our collective efforts must go far beyond that. Prince Zeid's report is a very useful contribution in that regard. It should help us to combat that scourge.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“That was demonstrated two days ago when the Council took cognizance of the South African mediation in the Cote d'Ivoire crisis. It was also demonstrated with respect to Somalia when the Council brought all its support to bear on IGAD's outstanding efforts. Naturally, all such cooperation must be undertaken with respect for everyone's competencies. Thirdly, the Council has established many peacekeeping operations in Africa. Today, the majority of the 65,000 Blue Helmets deployed throughout the world are in Africa. It is therefore up to the Council to bring all its weight to bear on the settlement of crises to which the United Nations is committed. The international community's resources are not unlimited. The number of peacekeepers deployed in the field cannot grow indefinitely.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“I must say, somewhat sadly, that we would of course prefer that the Council did not have so frequently to address the crises that continue to afflict that large and friendly continent. Secondly, cooperation between the Security Council and African regional organizations is growing. Africans today are taking control of their fate. The African Union is now a necessary partner in the settlement of crises on the continent, and we are very gratified by that development. That also holds true for such regional organizations as the Economic Community of West African States and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). It is therefore quite appropriate and desirable for our Council and those organizations to work closely together. France is convinced that such cooperation is a guarantee of effectiveness.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“Mr. Duclos (France) (spoke in French): My delegation wishes to associate itself with the comments to be made on behalf of the European Union by the Ambassador of Luxembourg. My delegation thanks you, Sir, for your initiative of organizing today's debate on African issues. We welcome that initiative for three reasons. First, the Council's activity has largely been focused on African issues. That was demonstrated this month as we discussed Cote d'Ivoire, Liberia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Ethiopia and Eritrea, Burundi, Somalia and the Sudan, concerning which we have taken important decisions and expect to take yet another tomorrow. What was true in March also applies to the rest of the year.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“International action must serve as a supplement to - and less and less as a replacement for - decisions that fall to local officials. A relationship is beginning to be established between the local leaders and European forums. We are confident that that relationship will make it possible to strengthen the sense of responsibility of Bosnia and Herzegovina's leaders.”
2005-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5147 (2005) · source
“The progress made in that area strengthens the chances for Bosnia and Herzegovina to begin to negotiate a stabilization and association agreement with the European Union. We can only encourage such a development. Secondly, I would like to reaffirm once again that we fully support the cooperation of all of the country's authorities with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY). We note - and we are pleased - that concrete results are beginning to materialize. Here too, Lord Ashdown's activities and the pressure exerted by the international community are decisive. Positive developments are under way; they must continue. Thirdly, we hope that the sense of responsibility on the part of Bosnia and Herzegovina's leaders will continue to increase.”
2005-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5147 (2005) · source
“I would cite in particular the economic reforms carried out with the support of the European Union, particularly the establishment of the value- added tax; the judicial system, including the court charged with prosecuting war crimes; and the reform of the defence sector. In that regard, I should like once again to express our thanks to Lord Ashdown for his activities on the Council's behalf in the country and to reaffirm to him France's support. We support his objective of moving from the era of Dayton to the era of Brussels - that is, to the full normalization of the country. The High Representative, who is also the Special Representative of the European Union, resolutely supports the Bosnian authorities in the gradual establishment of a structured and ultimately functional central State.”
2005-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5147 (2005) · source
“Mr. Duclos (France) (spoke in French): Permit me at the outset to join others in thanking Lord Ashdown and in welcoming the presence of Mr. Colak, Minister of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We listened very attentively and with great interest to their statements. I associate myself with the statement to be made by the Permanent Representative of Luxembourg on behalf of the European Union presidency. I would like to perhaps supplement his remarks with three brief comments. First, I believe that we have reasons to be pleased about the remarkable progress made in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2005-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5147 (2005) · source
“Several bilateral and multilateral partners - I am thinking in particular of the international financial institutions - should increase their support in order to allow for a smooth transition towards full stability. At a time when UNMISET is preparing to complete its drawdown, the enormous progress that it has made possible since it was established in May 2002, when Timor-Leste gained independence, must be recognized. Stabilization is not complete, but it is well under way. Much remains to be done, and a United Nations presence must be maintained for some time to come. The level of United Nations presence must take account of the work done by UNMISET, which most definitely was a success story.”
2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source
“Major progress still remains to be made in several areas: border control and delineation; the strengthening of public administration and State institutions; economic self-sufficiency; and respect for good governance and human rights. Thus, it is clear that international support remains necessary, and that is what the Timorese authorities are requesting. Accordingly, we will be favourably considering the proposals of the Secretary-General on maintaining a United Nations presence in Timor-Leste. But in this phase of peacebuilding, the United Nations should not act alone. The Timorese authorities must keep up their commitment, without which peacebuilding cannot occur.”
2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source
“Mr. Duclos (France) (spoke in French): I, too, wish to convey my country's condolences to Bangladesh. The Permanent Representative of Luxembourg will shortly be making a statement on behalf of the presidency of the European Union. My delegation fully associates itself with that statement. Allow me also to thank Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa for his briefing and for the work he is doing in the field, which we highly appreciate. I would also like to express my gratitude to Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, whose presence does us honour. We listened very carefully to his statement. Allow me to say that we agree with the Secretary- General's analysis on progress made over the past 12 months in establishing solid State institutions and in promoting democracy and human rights.”
2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source
“It is the responsibility of the parties to take the necessary measures to ensure respect for the Blue Line in its entirety and to prevent all violations. The Blue Line remains the agreed reference for the international community. To that end, and in conformity with the constant demands of the Security Council, Lebanon must re-establish its authority in the south, in particular by deploying its armed forces and disarming the militias. At a time when there are encouraging prospects with regard to resuming the peace process in the Middle East, everything must be done to move towards stability in the region.”
2005-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5117 (2005) · source
“Mr. Duclos (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the unanimous adoption of the resolution. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) makes an indispensable contribution to stability and security in the region. The persistence of violent incidents and violations along the length of the Blue Line underlines the importance of UNIFIL's presence on the ground. That resurgence of violence has grave consequences, including, recently, the death of a French officer serving the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization. We condemn the use of violence. We call on the parties to exercise the utmost restraint. We also condemn all violations of the Blue Line, whether by land or by air.”
2005-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5117 (2005) · source
“First, we have to be more effective, and secondly, we have to make sure that the legitimacy of this action would be increasingly recognized and shared. I believe that Ambassador Mufioz's manner of work was inspired by those two concerns for effectiveness and balance. In the vast area that will open up before us next year in order to further enhance our comprehensive strategy against terrorism, I believe that his experience and the great intellect he applies to everything he deals with will play an important role in helping the United Nations move forward.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“We were pleased to note that the report of the High-level Panel mentioned the need to further mobilize United Nations resources and to define a global strategy. We also welcome the Secretary-General's intention to make proposals in this area shortly; of course, we support that intention. Without prejudging whatever direction we may take today, we believe it is important, if we want to be effective in fighting terrorism, to fight extremism and intolerance in all their forms. It is also crucial to reconcile the struggle against terrorism with strict respect for the rule of law. I would like to conclude by repeating the philosophy mentioned by Ambassador Mufioz. It is clear today that, when it comes to an anti-terrorism strategy, we must have two concerns.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“Here again, Ambassador Mufioz spoke about the quality of the list: of course, this is an area where we have to improve our performance. With respect to strengthening the effectiveness of the Sanctions Committee, our line of action is obviously continuing and enhancing the Committee's relations with all the committees that deal with terrorism or with non-proliferation. Identical aspects of the struggle against terrorist acts - for example, monitoring informal financial transactions - should not be dealt with separately, without a link between them. There is a great deal of room for synergy and information exchange among the various committees concerned. I believe that that last comment calls more generally for a collective discussion on the question of fighting terrorism.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“I would say, firstly, that the current sanctions are useful and, at the same time, we are aware of their limits. We should therefore continue, all of us, to think about how to improve their implementation. And as Ambassador Motoc has said before me, I believe that progress can be achieved in many areas: in the freezing of assets; in the concrete implementation of the travel ban; in providing assistance to certain countries, as Ambassador Munoz mentioned; and also, as Ambassador Motoc also said, in the important problem of the effectiveness of the review procedures for individuals who feel that they were wrongly put on the Consolidated List of Individuals and Entities Belonging to or Associated with the Taliban and Al-Qaida Organisation as Established and Maintained by the 1267 Committee.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“Besides defending multilingualism, I find that this reflects a rather odd lack of sensitivity to the multicultural nature of the threat and the response that should be provided to it. I would quite willingly have read this text in Spanish but will wait impatiently to read it in my native language. For my second set of remarks, I would like to take the opportunity to reassert that France will continue to act in order to strengthen the effectiveness of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al- Qaeda and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities, and also to strengthen the effectiveness of sanctions that we have imposed on the Al-Qaeda network. We would like to reiterate the observations that have been made.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“The visits that Ambassador Mufioz mentioned have been very productive, and we believe that this cooperation, which is also a search for unity, should be maintained and further developed, if possible. And thirdly, we have observed that Ambassador Mufioz was able to take the necessary steps to strengthen the commitment of all the Member States in implementing sanctions. This is a very important objective that should be maintained. We have to constantly recall that the obligation to cooperate is a crucial condition if we want our collective action to be effective. With Ambassador Mufioz, I would express the same regret that the text of the report of the Monitoring Team is only available in one language.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“As head of the 1267 Committee, Ambassador Mufioz has been resolute in seeking to strengthen the Committee's operation, and thereby to increase the effectiveness of sanctions. As we were able to observe listening to him just now, he was very skilfully able to emphasize the continuation of the Al-Qaeda threat and identify very rigorously its new nature, that is to say, the more diffuse character that Al-Qaeda has right now and therefore the new challenge that the Al-Qaeda network raises. Secondly, Ambassador Mufioz has worked remarkably to improve cooperation with Member States. There has been a stepping-up of dialogue and information in New York.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“Mr. Duclos (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Chairman of the Committee for his detailed and extremely interesting briefing. I would like to make two sets of remarks. First of all, allow me to pay tribute to the remarkable way in which Ambassador Heraldo Mufioz and his assistants have steered the work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al-Qaeda and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities during the period that has elapsed. I do not want to get into an exhaustive account, but I would still like to highlight at least three results that are very important, in our opinion, with regard to the action led by Ambassador Mufioz.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“We hope that that message will be heard by the Kosovo leaders. It is up to them to get back to work as soon as possible following the interruption due to the election campaign.”
2004-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5089 (2004) · source
“Each of the eight standards is important, but we support the approach of the Special Representative in identifying priority actions for each standard in support of the protection of minorities, decentralization, the return of refugees, the fight against crime and the establishment of the rule of law. We expect concrete results on those urgent questions from the Provisional Institutions. Thirdly, I would like to reaffirm that the implementation of the standards remains, in our view, a question on which we will make no concessions can be made. This implementation is first and foremost the responsibility of the Kosovars themselves, above all of the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government - the Government, the Assembly and the President. No progress can be made in Kosovo without the effective implementation of the standards.”
2004-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5089 (2004) · source
“We would also like to express our gratitude to the Commander of KFOR, General de Kermabon, who is working in close cooperation with Mr. Jessen-Petersen in carrying out the stabilization activities of the international military presence in Kosovo. Secondly, we have given careful consideration to the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the standards in Kosovo, published last week. We support the comments made in that document. In particular, we share the Secretary- General's frustration with regard to the implementation of the standards and the meagre progress achieved in recent months. We appeal to the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government of Kosovo to act without delay in order to make concrete progress on the standards.”
2004-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5089 (2004) · source
“Mr. Duclos (France) (spoke in French): I would like at the outset to express my gratitude for the very comprehensive statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. I would also like to thank the representative of Serbia and Montenegro. I would like to associate myself with the statement to be made later by the representative of the Netherlands on behalf of the presidency of the European Union. I will confine myself to making a few brief comments. First of all, France fully supports the work carried out since the summer by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. His dynamism, his presence on the ground and his leadership qualities have created a fresh and very constructive climate for the efforts of the international community in Kosovo. We would therefore like to thank and encourage him.”
2004-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5089 (2004) · source
“That ideal is more alive and more important than ever. Therefore, the Security Council must spare no effort to ensure that the Tribunals, whose periodic assessment the Council considered today, fully accomplish their mission and thus contribute decisively, as they have done so far, to the development of international criminal justice.”
2004-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5086 (2004) · source
“For transfers to take place in conditions that comply with international norms, the international community must further mobilize, provide more assistance and undertake greater monitoring. Regional legal cooperation in that context must be strongly encouraged, as must be the establishment of witness protection programmes. One final comment: the establishment of the ICTY and the ICTR has been a fundamental stage in the history of justice and, in a way, in the history of civilization. From day to day, the Tribunals may encounter frustration and weariness, but we must always bear in mind the ideal we have set for ourselves: to see justice done for the victims and thus contribute to peace-building and reconciliation in regions afflicted by horrific wars and, ultimately, to avoid the repetition of such atrocities.”
2004-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5086 (2004) · source
“Kabuga and all others accused. With respect to the former Yugoslavia, it is disturbing to note that, 10 years later, effective and well-placed networks continue to protect those responsible for major crimes. It is also disturbing to hear of grave acts of witness intimidation in some regions, such as Kosovo. I will conclude with two general observations. First, the climate of intimidation to which I have just referred and, in general, the climate in which the Tribunals' authority is challenged oblige us to question the environment in which certain national jurisdictions must try cases involving the low- and mid-level indictees that will be transferred to those jurisdictions by the two Tribunals. We agree with those transfers, but we cannot ignore the climate in which those trials will take place.”
2004-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5086 (2004) · source
“In the view of France, I would say that, quite simply, the lack of cooperation that has come to the attention of the Security Council, particularly in the case of Serbia and Montenegro and the Republika Srpska of Bosnia and Herzegovina, must end as soon as possible. I would like to clarify in that regard that the Tribunals' missions cannot be completed until the principal accused individuals - I am thinking in particular of Mr. Karadzic, Mr. Mladic, Mr. Gotovina and Mr. Kabuga - have been tried. The timetable established in resolution 1503 (2003) should in no way facilitate impunity. With respect to Rwanda and the States of the region, resolution 1534 (2004), which must be respected, provides for the enhanced cooperation of those States with the ICTR in investigations related to the Rwandese Patriotic Army in order to bring to justice Mr.”
2004-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5086 (2004) · source
“In passing, we like others, wonder about the competition among international bodies that has recently arisen, including within the United Nations, with regard to the recruitment of experts. I believe that Ms. Del Ponte referred to this matter. Unfortunately, this competition is detrimental to international justice. There is a second obligation that it is our duty to recall and to underscore: the obligation of all States, first and foremost Rwanda and the States of the former Yugoslavia, to cooperate fully with the Tribunals. Progress has been noted recently. There have been arrests and surrenders, but assessments are still disturbing, with respect to arresting fugitives and transferring them to The Hague or to Arusha, access to witnesses and the provision of documents.”
2004-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5086 (2004) · source
“Here, I would like to refer to two obligations, the first of which is quite simply that States must respect their duty to finance the Tribunals. Judge Meron underscored the devastating effect of the recruitment freeze, decided on as a result of the shortfall resulting from unpaid arrears. Judge Mase too alerted us to the critical nature of the present situation. There is a paradox here: on the one hand, States clearly support the completion strategy; and, on the other hand, the implementation of that strategy has been slowed as a result of delays in payment. We believe that this situation must not continue. We take note of the fact that the Secretary-General will address this problem in the near future. We truly hope that he will find a definitive solution that will halt the departure of qualified officers to other institutions.”
2004-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5086 (2004) · source
“We are also pleased the first requirement - the completion of investigations by the end of the year - can be met. We note with satisfaction that the pace of trials and judgements has been more sustained in both jurisdictions. Finally, the renewal of the mandates of ICTY judges, recently carried out by the General Assembly, will contribute to the successful conclusion of cases now under way before that Court. We therefore have reason for satisfaction, and reason to thank the officials of both Tribunals for the efforts they have made since the adoption of Security Council resolutions 1503 (2003) and 1534 (2004). However, we must not overlook a number of difficulties. It seems to us that the role of the Council should be to help resolve those difficulties. How can we do that? First of all, by reminding States of their obligations.”
2004-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5086 (2004) · source
“Mr. Duclos (France) (spoke in French): My delegation too warmly thanks the Presidents and Prosecutors of the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) for their briefings today on the implementation of their completion strategies and, more generally, for their endeavours. France supports both Tribunals. From the outset, we have supported the concept of a completion strategy for their work, which France feels is in the interest of justice and of the victims and, hence, of peace and reconciliation. We therefore, welcome the initial measures taken, with the full respect for the Tribunals' jurisdictions and the independence of their Prosecutors; such respect is clearly essential.”
2004-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5086 (2004) · source
“I may be slightly indiscreet in asking such questions, but I am emboldened to do so by the High Representative's own stress on those topics in his introductory statement as two major issues that we must continue to ponder.”
2004-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5075 (2004) · source
“We know that that approach is also shared by Lord Ashdown. It might be useful, however, to know his feelings about whether the international community should or should not encourage such a debate, which would of course have consequences for our actions. If it should, how should it? Secondly, in the economic sphere, I would ask the High Representative how he is planning for the implementation of programmes that address, on the one hand, the strengthening of the rule of law and, on the other, the creation of jobs. Should those two programmes be implemented simultaneously or consecutively? How can the international community assist him in these activities?”
2004-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5075 (2004) · source
“As members are aware, the Stabilization Force will soon be replaced by an operation of the European Union (EU), Operation Althea. The mission will include 7,000 troops, and it will be the largest external operation ever carried out by the European Union. We shall soon be asking the Council to authorize the deployment of Operation Althea. The operation forms an integral part of the European Union strategy for the Balkans. The increased involvement of the European Union is a major factor for stabilization and progress in that region, whose European destiny is beyond question. To those comments, I would like to add two questions for the High Representative. First, we have duly noted that the constitutional debate is an internal question, which falls solely within the competence of Bosnia and Herzegovina itself.”
2004-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5075 (2004) · source
“Secondly, I would like to recall that we attach great importance to cooperation by all the authorities of the country with the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. In that regard, we would note that concrete results are needed. We support the measures taken by the High Representative to overcome obstacles in the framework of the Dayton Agreement. Thirdly, this afternoon we will have the opportunity to hear a statement by the Secretary General of NATO. The Atlantic alliance has played a critical role, under the eye of the Security Council, in stabilizing Bosnia and Herzegovina and in implementing the military component of the Dayton Agreement. We should pay a tribute to that outstanding success, to which France has contributed.”
2004-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5075 (2004) · source
“My delegation associates itself with the statement that will be made later by the representative of the Netherlands on behalf of the European Union. I shall therefore limit myself to three comments. First, I would like to reaffirm France's support for the actions undertaken by Lord Ashdown in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We share the priority goals of his mission. Moreover, we fully share his ultimate goal, which some speakers have already mentioned: to make Bosnia and Herzegovina a peaceful and viable State embarked on the path of European integration. Lord Ashdown's determination has made it possible to achieve fresh, considerable progress in all areas. We are most gratified by that progress and we thank him for it.”
2004-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5075 (2004) · source
“Mr. Duclos (France) (spoke in French): This morning the President of the French Republic paid tribute to President Arafat. He extended his condolences, on behalf of the French people and Government, to the family and associates of Yasser Arafat, and I reiterate them here. We send a message of friendship and solidarity to the Palestinian people and to its leaders. France will continue tirelessly to work for peace and security in the Middle East, with respect for the rights of Palestinians and with respect for the rights of Israelis. I would like to thank Lord Ashdown for his statement, which served to supplement his excellent report (S/2004/807, enclosure). I would also like to warmly thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina for his statement.”
2004-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5075 (2004) · source