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“All the same, in recent years or recent decades, what was previously a terrible exception is becoming, in today's conflicts, a normal occurrence, almost a structural component of contemporary conflicts. Fortunately, the Security Council is aware of that phenomenon and is trying to understand its consequences as much as possible. For some years now, we have been witnessing an increase in the number of items on protection on the Council's agenda and that is the real meaning of the document that we refer to as the aide-memoire and which increasingly represents the common position of the Security Council and the international community in confronting this new situation.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“Mr. Duclos (France) (spoke in French): My delegation associates itself with the statement to be made later by the representative of Italy, on behalf of the European Union. We would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this very important debate. My delegation would also like to express our deep gratitude to Mr. Egeland for his very compelling briefing at the beginning of the meeting. The massacre and persecution of civilians in armed conflict is, unfortunately, nothing new in the history of humanity. All of us here are mindful of Callot's etchings of the miseries of war and of Goya's drawings - in which my compatriots are not portrayed in a favourable light - and of the famous painting by Picasso, a copy of which we pass every time we come to the Security Council.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“In that vein, we have been pleased at the importance attached to mine action in the peacekeeping operation in Liberia. We think that, generally speaking, this issue should be taken into account in the context of the entire subregion.”
2003-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4858 (2003) · source
“I would also like to say that we believe it is very important that we in the United Nations are aware of the fact that the political geography of mine action has to be evaluated and frequently reviewed to fine-tune mine action in the field. It is very important to continue to work against the mass use of mines, such as was the case in Cambodia, Angola and other countries massively affected by anti-personnel mines. It is also important to undertake perhaps more limited and sophisticated work that has greater political impact in the context of crisis management, as Mr. Guehenno said. For example, in terms of confidence-building measures, it is important that mine action is given the importance it deserves in West Africa, where the problem is less widespread, because of its potential impact on crisis management.”
2003-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4858 (2003) · source
“In the context of our bilateral military cooperation, I should point out that we are endeavouring to develop demining training in many countries, in particular African countries. For instance, last spring France opened a regional training centre in Benin. With regard to assistance to victims, we actively support the work done by non-governmental organizations, and in particular by Handicap International. In conclusion, I would like to say that these activities must be carried out in close cooperation with the United Nations. In that regard, the work could include both official and unofficial efforts. I would like to say that we very much appreciate what is being done in the Mine-Action Support Group, which is now presided over by Germany. I salute the work it has done in that regard.”
2003-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4858 (2003) · source
“For us, that is another reason to hope that all the major countries with an important role to play in peacekeeping throughout the world will accede to the Convention as soon as possible. Thirdly, despite the major role being played by the United Nations - which, once again, we should welcome - it does not mean that Member States should not make their contributions and every possible effort in their national capacities. For its part, France is making a contribution through the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme, as well as through its bilateral cooperation. Our mine action efforts have in recent years taken place on almost every continent, including in Cambodia, Nicaragua, Kosovo and Croatia - not to mention Angola, which this year we will be providing with over $3 million as part of our bilateral assistance.”
2003-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4858 (2003) · source
“Guehenno said regarding potential progress in the area of norms, the role of mine action as a confidence-building measure, the need to better train the troops that are contributed in mine-action awareness and, lastly, the issue of financing mine action. I would perhaps add one thing to that. We believe it to be altogether crucial that the Ottawa Convention be recognized not only with regard to its role in banning anti-personnel mines, but also as a tool to mobilize mine action at all levels, including in the area of demining. It is a fact that the Convention, which was in large part the result of work done by civil society, has played a major role in mobilizing efforts in the area of demining.”
2003-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4858 (2003) · source
“France welcomes the fact that the resolutions adopted in that regard, which have traditionally been introduced by the European Union, cover all the work done by the United Nations in the area of anti-personnel mines. Those resolutions also provide a politically useful and legitimate context for peacekeeping operations. They have also highlighted the work of the Mine Action Service of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. In that regard, I welcome the important role the Service is playing, in particular in the area of cooperation. Secondly, it is also clear that, as always, there are areas where further progress could be made. I thank Mr. Dahinden and Mr. Guehenno for pointing out some possible ways by which that could be done. I am thinking, for example, about what Mr.”
2003-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4858 (2003) · source
“First, it is clear from the briefings we have heard that the United Nations has taken stock of the problems and that mine action is today undoubtedly being mainstreamed into the culture of the United Nations. We can be particularly pleased at the fact that peacekeeping operations very much now reflect the crucial need for mine action. We have noted that the main peacekeeping operations, in particular the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, now include an important element dealing with mine action. As the two previous speakers have done, I would add that the General Assembly is playing an important role in the work done by the United Nations in the area of mine action. Since 1998, mine action has been regularly addressed, followed up and expanded by the General Assembly.”
2003-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4858 (2003) · source
“Mr. Duclos (France) (spoke in French): Allow me to say that we believe that the Council's presidency has undertaken an excellent initiative in proposing this subject for our debate today. It is very useful to engage in collective soul-searching with regard to a problem that we are all aware is, on several levels, of crucial importance to the work carried out by the international community when it intervenes in crises. I would also like to welcome the excellent briefings given by Under-Secretary-General Guehenno and Ambassador Martin Dahinden, who has very clearly illuminated the various aspects of this subject. Given the statements made by the two previous speakers, which I fully support - and especially many of the things said by the representative of Guinea - I shall confine myself to three comments.”
2003-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4858 (2003) · source
“We encourage all stakeholders to implement as soon as possible the recommendations to be made on decentralization. In conclusion, I reiterate to Mr. Harri Holkeri how much we appreciate the work he is carrying out in difficult conditions in Kosovo. We know how much investment that work will require, but we also know how important it is for the future of Kosovo and for the stability of the entire region. Mr. Holkeri can count on our full and abiding support. We call upon all stakeholders to cooperate constructively with him.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“We were encouraged by the statements made by the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government condemning that violence. We welcome their public commitment in favour of returns. We hope that the Provisional Institutions will now take the concrete measures necessary to prevent any repetition of such violence and to ensure that persons returning to Kosovo can do so in conditions of normal security and dignity. Finally, allow me to speak about the goal of building functional and democratic institutions, which also applies to the local level of administration. The attainment of the goals of the international community takes place largely at the municipal level. We therefore attach great importance to the implementation of the decentralization plan.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“We welcome that development, which is in keeping with a priority of the international community as well as with the commitment entered into by the parties at the Thessaloniki Summit. Technical working groups must now work on four subjects of common interest. We call upon Belgrade, and in particular upon the provisional authorities in Pristina, to engage constructively in that dialogue, including by establishing representative delegations. It is not just a matter of implementing one of the eight standards; rather, it is a matter of concrete improvement in the daily lives of the region's inhabitants. Secondly, I wish to refer to the return to Kosovo of displaced persons. We condemn the violence that took place this summer. That violence could have a deterrent effect for some time on those wishing to return.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“In addition, that phase will be essential in the process of bringing Kosovo closer to the European Union. The Secretary-General's very comprehensive report (S/2003/996) makes it possible to assess the scope of the efforts that must still be made in each of the eight areas. I hope that the joint implementation plan that is being finalized will enable the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government to make active progress in that regard. My delegation would like to refer to three of those standards today, without establishing any sort of hierarchy among them. First, with regard to relations with Belgrade, the direct dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade was launched on 14 October 2003 thanks to Mr. Holkeri's efforts.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“We support that role and fully agree with the statement that will be made shortly by Italy on behalf of the presidency of the European Union. In addition to the comments to be made by the representative of Italy, I would like to emphasize the following points. First, the international community remains determined to move forward on this issue in accordance with the "standards before status" formula. In other words, the international community believes that the issue of the Kosovo's future status cannot begin to be calmly and effectively addressed until the progress made to attain each of the eight standards is deemed to be satisfactory. The goals are familiar. The attainment of the eight standards endorsed by the international community will make it possible to proceed to building a modern, democratic and multi- ethnic Kosovo.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“Mr. Duclos (France) (spoke in French): The Special Representative has given the Security Council a briefing in which he referred to the tragic events he has witnessed since his appointment. I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate that we are unfortunately all too familiar with the language of bombs and murder utilized by terrorists to communicate. I would also like to say that the memory of those who have died under such circumstances compels us to be particularly resolved in combating terrorism. I wish to reaffirm that resolve here. I would like to thank Mr. Holkeri for his briefing, which highlighted the priorities and prospects for Kosovo. Mr. Holkeri noted in his briefing the importance of the role played by the European Union.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“Finally, as others have said, we cannot consider future peacekeeping operations without bearing in mind the essential need of providing security for humanitarian personnel and other personnel working under the flag of the United Nations. The resolution we adopted under your presidency, Mr. President, constitutes a first step in that regard. However, providing security will be an ongoing responsibility of the Security Council in the future. It is therefore crucial that future peacekeeping operations include that essential need as part of their mandates, in order to confront any attacks on human rights. Such attacks increasingly constitute a basic element in the security, or lack of security, of the crises we deal with.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“It is therefore useful to give thought to strengthening the coordination of action on the ground through the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General and to give thought to the very clear mandates that should be given by the Security Council in that regard. Many current peacekeeping operations are taking place in Africa. I think it is important that countries outside Africa continue to be concerned with Africa's security. We welcome measures being taken in that regard. It is also important that we continue to encourage Africans to organize themselves. What we saw in Sierra Leone and Cote d'Ivoire, and what we now see in Liberia, is African soldiers working hand in hand with soldiers from elsewhere. That is a very good thing that should be built upon.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“During the mission to West Africa led by Ambassador Greenstock, one of the things that struck me personally was that at every stage of the mission, we met officials belonging to the United Nations system, very often highly qualified and very competent, who played a fundamental role, as did, for example, the representatives of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. But one rarely had the feeling of united action by the United Nations. Despite our Organization's extraordinary contribution, its influence on the ground was not felt as forcefully as could be possible and desirable.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“We can clearly see that in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In complex operations of this kind, there has be close consistency among the actions of the international community: support for the political process, the disarmament programme, the reintegration of former combatants, restructuring security and police forces, electoral assistance and so on. In this kind of problem, the experience of MONUC has shown how crucial the United Nations role of coordination is, in particular the crucial role on the ground of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“As was underlined by the representative of Cameroon in particular, it is also clear that interventions of that type - such as were taken by the United Kingdom in Sierra Leone and now by the United States and the Economic Community of West African States in Liberia - must be the exception and must be narrowly focused. Otherwise, they could quickly lose their credibility. Basically, it is not a question of taking the place of United Nations peacekeeping operations. Rather, it is a question of enabling the United Nations fully to discharge its mandate. I also wish to refer to one subject covered by several speakers, including, so convincingly, by Ambassador Jones Parry. This was the fact that increasingly we are dealing with peacekeeping operations that are more and more complex.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“The mission also reaffirmed forcefully that a military solution is not an option and that there can be no impunity for criminals. An important episode was Operation Artemis authorized by resolution 1484 (2003), with the deployment of French troops and, above all, with the action of the European Union, which proved to particularly effective. That operation once again demonstrated that when circumstances require it, the decisive involvement of Member States can give the United Nations the necessary time to deal with difficult and rapidly unfolding situations on the ground.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“On the one hand, the Council acted on an urgent basis to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in Bunia without boxing itself into an approach to the crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that was exclusively security-oriented. On the other hand, the Council's actions underlined the privileged position of the political dimension in the peace process, with an emphasis on getting the transition under way. I would like to add that the Council mission to the region took place between the adoption of the two resolutions, resolutions 1484 (2003) and 1493 (2003). That mission undoubtedly proved to be particularly useful for relaunching and refocusing the peace process. It reminded the Congolese and foreign parties to the conflict of all their responsibilities.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“But it is useful to continue seeking to improve our action in that domain. The paper that you prepared, Sir, and to which we fully subscribe, contributes usefully to that end. For my part, I will perhaps focus my comments on a particular situation, the specific case of what we have been doing in recent weeks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, because we think that several general lessons can be taken from it. First, by adopting resolution 1484 (2003) concerning the Interim Emergency Multinational Force in Bunia and resolution 1493 (2003) providing the new mandate of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC), the Council has been able to respond to two constraints.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“Mr. Duclos (France) (spoke in French): We are sad to learn, Mr. President, that you will be leaving us. We seek consolation by telling ourselves that the very good cooperation between our country and you will continue in Geneva, which is one of the beautiful capitals of the French-speaking world. We will also seek consolation in the fact that your authorities have made a good choice for your successor. We thank you, Sir, for organizing this debate, which we think is entirely appropriate and which is also an interesting way to review the Syrian presidency, which, although it took place in the month of August, was especially rich and well managed by you and your delegation. Since the Brahimi report (S/2000/809), United Nations peacekeeping operations have made great progress. We must welcome that.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“Today we must face the terrible question of whether we would be in the same situation today if, under the supervision of the United Nations, a genuine international partnership and comprehensive approach to security, political, economic and social problems had been established at the outset. Everything possible must now be done to avoid prolonged instability and the rise of terrorism in Iraq, a phenomenon that is morally repugnant and reprehensible regardless of its source and which would also present a mortal danger to the Iraqi people. That means comprehensively revising the strategy pursued thus far in order that peace may prevail.”
2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source
“Nevertheless, as surprising as it may seem, to date we are still lacking the key instrument provided for in resolution 1483 (2003) to ensure ongoing international monitoring of the use of Iraqi resources, namely the International Advisory and Monitoring Board of the Development Fund for Iraq (IAMB). We believe that it is essential for that body to be established without any further delay. We also believe that it should have the full authority and capacity to carry out effective monitoring of the use of funds, as outlined in paragraphs 13 and 14 of resolution 1483 (2003). France is extremely concerned about the current situation in Iraq. We vigorously condemn terrorist acts.”
2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source
“The international community, and in particular the United Nations, can play a central and effective role only if the reconstruction process begun by the coalition authorities is transparent in every way, especially in the political, economic and financial spheres. There must also be a clear allocation and delineation of roles and responsibilities. Economic reconstruction also requires the establishment of a timetable. We agree with the idea of holding a donors' conference in October, especially given that the international community should be fully informed about how the Coalition Provisional Authority is using Iraq's financial and oil resources.”
2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source
“In that regard, it also seems to us that it is absolutely essential for the Security Council to reconsider the mandate of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) within a reasonable time, as it has promised to do. France continues to believe that UNMOVIC must play a central role in verifying and certifying Iraq's effective disarmament. The joint mobilization of the entire international community is the second basic requirement for the successful economic and political reconstruction of Iraq. That will be possible only if the coalition authorities acknowledge that they cannot succeed alone and if they play their role in a completely transparent manner. In a world of equal and sovereign nations, sharing burdens and responsibilities also means sharing information and authority.”
2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source
“France is also convinced that the stabilization of Iraq depends on the ability to promptly deal with the crimes and human rights violations committed by the regime of Saddam Hussain and on the capacity to establish machinery for national reconciliation, transitional justice and the promotion of respect for human rights. In that regard, I would also be very grateful to the United States and United Kingdom delegations for any additional clarifications that they might give us. Lastly, a final aspect that I believe should be mentioned in connection with the security problem is proliferation. We still do not have any details on weapons of mass destruction that the regime of Saddam Hussain was said to have held. If they do indeed exist, we can only be concerned over the fact that they cannot be found in a context of terrorist acts.”
2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source
“107). Sergio Vieira de Mello himself echoed this statement before the Council last month. France is convinced that political transition will have all the more chance of succeeding if it is led by the Iraqis themselves, with the help not of the occupation forces but of the entire international community, embodied by the United Nations. As my delegation stated last month, it seems to us that only the United Nations has the legitimacy, impartiality and expertise to ensure the effectiveness of the process of restoring State authority. It is essential to preserve its independence, which is a guarantee of its legitimacy.”
2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source
“How can the civil and humanitarian institutions and personnel be protected while fully respecting their independence and preventing them from being in any way confused with the military occupation forces? There are no easy answers. The answer to the challenge of terrorism and violence cannot only be a matter of security and military force. The solution is above all political as well. To escape from the trap set by terrorists, which is a strategy of creating chaos and a vacuum, Iraqis must be given back their responsibilities and their sovereignty in the shortest term and in a clearly defined sequence of events. The Secretary-General had pointed this out in his report last month. The report states: "There is a pressing need to set out a clear and specific sequence of events leading to the end of military occupation" (S/2003/715, para.”
2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source
“The United Nations, in Iraq and elsewhere, cannot carry out the mandate with which the Security Council has entrusted it unless the conditions to fulfil it are established, particularly concerning security. We must collectively consider this serious problem concerning the United Nations missions throughout the world. Regarding Iraq, I would be grateful to the United States and United Kingdom delegations for any clarifications that they could make on existing machinery. What is the mechanism for disseminating and exchanging information among the Authority, the United Nations and the foreign missions in Iraq? What is the warning mechanism? What specific protection measures are in place? What qualitative and quantitative reinforcement measures have been planned?”
2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source
“What happened on Tuesday, 19 August - which had been preceded by other attacks against civilian targets - is heinous, and the perpetrators must be condemned and brought to justice. What occurred nevertheless tragically shows that security remains the priority problem in Iraq and that the way of resolving its must be reviewed in depth. Iraq has become, unfortunately, a theatre of operations for terrorists. There are, of course, many levels of response. We are first thinking about security measures and mechanisms to ensure the safety of people and goods in Iraq, whether this concerns the United Nations, the Iraqis or foreign diplomatic or humanitarian personnel.”
2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source
“Our goal for Iraq and the Iraqis, a country and a people with a highly developed and ancient civilization, has not changed. It remains now more than ever to ensure a rapid political transition that will lead to the end of the country's occupation and enable the Iraqis to regain their sovereignty in the framework of a regime that respects the basic rights and freedoms of all. The sine qua non for the successful economic and political reconstruction of Iraq clearly lies in the restoration of security and public order. Pending the full restoration of Iraqi sovereignty, that responsibility falls first of all to the occupying Powers pursuant to international law, particularly the Hague Regulations and the Geneva Conventions, which were recalled in Security Council resolutions 1472 (2003) and 1483 (2003).”
2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source
“All of us - the United Nations, Council members and the coalition Authority - should remain humble. We must take time for analysis and reflection, beginning with some soul-searching and a precise analysis of the situation in all its complexity. We believe that now is the time to identify the questions and begin to reflect on ways of answering them. In that spirit, I thank the United States and United Kingdom delegations for the detailed briefings that they have just presented. We listened with the greatest attention to the information that they gave the Council, and we shall very carefully study it. Extreme transparency is necessary if we wish to see things clearly and act effectively for Iraq's speedy recovery of its independence and sovereignty.”
2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source
“Mr. Duclos (France) (spoke in French): Like the entire international community, France is still in a state of shock over the terrible attack perpetrated against the United Nations in Baghdad on 19 August, which cost Sergio Vieira De Mellos and a number of his colleagues their lives and wounded dozens of others. In such painful circumstances, in which we do not yet know the fate of many individuals, our meeting today, which had long been planned to hear the briefing by the Coalition Authority, can only be deeply affected by this. Our thoughts go to the victims and the wounded, to their families and to United Nations and humanitarian staff in the field. It is undoubtedly too soon to draw any final lessons or to take any decisions on the political implications. Simplistic, black-and-white explanations should be avoided.”
2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source
“We listened carefully to the statement made by Mr. Covic. Naturally, we agree with the objective of reducing violence. It is up to the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), together with the Kosovo Force and in consultation with local actors, to determine which new measures will be necessary to that end. Opening direct dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, if it is constructive, should also help reduce tension on the ground. In conclusion, I wish to reaffirm France's full support of and confidence in the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Harri Holkeri, in the daunting mission just entrusted to him.”
2003-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4809 (2003) · source
“France supports the steps that were swiftly taken to apprehend the perpetrator or perpetrators of this crime and hopes that they will be arrested and brought to justice as soon as possible. Another shooting incident involving children apparently took place on Sunday afternoon, this time without casualty. If the report is confirmed, this new outbreak of violence shall elicit the same unequivocal condemnation from us. These crimes, which are totally unjustifiable, damage the image of Kosovo within the international community. They must strengthen our resolve to move forward in establishing the rule of law in a modern, democratic and multi-ethnic Kosovo. The Provisional Institutions of Self-Government, which have pledged to work for inter-ethnic reconciliation, have a special responsibility in this respect.”
2003-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4809 (2003) · source
“Mr. Duclos (France) (spoke in French): Allow me, in turn, to convey to Deputy Prime Minister Covic our sincere gratitude for his presence and for his statement, although we deeply regret the circumstances that have brought him to the Council. France condemned immediately and in the strongest terms the hateful crime committed on Wednesday 13 August against a group of Serb teenagers in the Village of Gorazdevac, which claimed the lives of two of them. The following day, the Security Council held consultations on this question and the President read out a statement to the press reiterating the condemnation of all its members of this act. We wish once again, here and in the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, Mr. Covic, to restate France's sympathy for the sorrow of the families.”
2003-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4809 (2003) · source
“We note that in deciding to establish the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, the Security Council is reinforcing United Nations activities in Iraq and the work of the Special Representative by giving them the necessary means to discharge their mandate. That is why France voted in favour of the resolution.”
2003-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4808 (2003) · source
“Mr. Duclos (France) (spoke in French): I would like to reaffirm our conviction that the success of the political and economic reconstruction of Iraq and, hence, its stability, require the United Nations to play a dynamic role in the post-conflict management of the country. The resolution that we have just adopted does not, and is not intended to, correspond with that goal. In particular, we would like a timetable to be established with regard to the sequence of the political transition - in keeping with one of the proposals of the Secretary-General - which should facilitate the stabilization of Iraq. The resolution that has been adopted today does, however, meet certain specific needs that the Council has been identifying for some time - needs that were formulated by the Secretary-General himself in his July report.”
2003-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4808 (2003) · source
“Secondly, we believe that establishing contacts with Francis Ona with a view to bringing him into the peace process should be continued. Such a dialogue should not, however, result in any delay in the priority implementation of the Bougainville Peace Agreement. Thirdly, we would like to encourage the efforts of Papua New Guinea and of all the parties. Such efforts must be directed towards setting a date for the speedy organization of elections in Bougainville, the effective holding of those elections and, finally, the establishment of an autonomous Government.”
2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source
“Mr. Duclos (France) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to thank Ambassador Sinclair for his detailed and clear briefing. More generally, I would like to thank the staff of the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville (UNPOB) for the work that they have accomplished. I would also like to thank our colleague from Papua New Guinea for the clarifications that he provided. I would further like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Peace Monitoring Group and its contributing countries on their activities. I would like to make three brief comments. First, the conclusion of stage II of weapons disposal is, of course, a welcome development after more than a year of successive delays. We must now move on to stage III - the final decision on weapons disposal - without delay.”
2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source
“That commitment will considerably change the situation regarding the tragedy of Liberia. Nor can we forget that that tragedy affects security in the entire subregion. The commitment of the United States will therefore also have a positive impact on regional stability. France, like the United Kingdom, is committed, under the auspices of the United Nations, to countries neighbouring Liberia, and we welcome the commitment of the United Nations. We are determined to work closely with all those who contribute to the security of the region, side by side with ECOWAS and the United Nations, so that West Africa can embark once again on the path to peace, stability and development.”
2003-08-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4803 (2003) · source
“My delegation put forward several suggestions regarding this provision that we believed would allow us to get around the problem. With respect to the vote itself, we, like others, made some procedural suggestions that would have made it possible for the Security Council to affirm its unity regarding the objective of the resolution while enabling those States having a problem with the question of penal immunity to dissociate themselves from the text on that specific point. We regret that those initiatives were not agreed to. But the point we wish to make this evening is that new hope is being born for Liberia and its people. Despite the disagreement on a major issue of international law to which I referred, we would like to welcome the commitment of the United States of America to Liberia within the United Nations framework.”
2003-08-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4803 (2003) · source
“France, unfortunately, was not able to join in voting in favour of the resolution because of one of its provisions, which is unrelated to the situation in Liberia. I am referring to the establishment of exclusive jurisdiction by the national criminal courts of States participating in this operation for the prosecution of their nationals. We do not believe that the scope of the jurisdictional immunity thus created is compatible with the provisions of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, the norms of French law or the principles of international law. Furthermore, it causes a problem of consistency at a time when the Security Council has the intention of spearheading the movement to reject impunity in all its forms.”
2003-08-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4803 (2003) · source
“The Security Council has thereby authorized the speedy deployment in Liberia of a Multinational Force and, subsequently, of a United Nations force. We welcome the fact that the resolution was adopted so rapidly. We are grateful to the delegation of the United States for having taken the initiative on this matter. As we all know, the contribution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been and remains decisive for creating the opening for a resolution of the crisis in Liberia. In this regard we welcome the role played by the leaders of ECOWAS, in particular President Kufuor and President Obasanjo. It is crucial that ECOWAS receive all necessary support from the international community. Today's resolution represents an important stage in that respect.”
2003-08-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4803 (2003) · source
“Mr. Duclos (France) (spoke in French): Allow me to congratulate you, Sir, and to express our best wishes to you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council. I should also like to thank the Spanish delegation for its endeavours during its presidency last month. I would like to welcome the presence this evening of the Secretary-General, which attests once again to his commitment to peace and stability in West Africa. I would like to take this opportunity to say how much we appreciate the very important personal role that he has played in recent days and weeks in the service of the people of Liberia. We are all familiar with the tragic situation that has been continuing in Liberia for many months. France fully supports the thrust of the resolution that has just be adopted.”
2003-08-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4803 (2003) · source
“Indeed, this resolution does not impose a solution on the parties, which would have been likely to cause the dynamic process of dialogue and efforts towards peace to break down. Rather, it prompts a resumption of discussions, backed by the confidence of the Council. The Secretary-General had noted in June 2001 the deadlock regarding the peace plan. Other ideas had to be found that would make it possible to achieve progress towards a equitable solution to the dispute. In this context, we commend Mr. Baker's efforts to come up with imaginative options and to provide fresh impetus to the quest for a political solution agreed on by the parties. It is this track that must be pursued.”
2003-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4801 (2003) · source