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“The reports have demonstrated just how tenuous the political situation is, and that this poses an obstacle to the fledgling democratic institutions. We therefore join in calling for a return to dialogue, as the continuing tensions can only serve to compromise the progress made towards the consolidation of peace in the country. For its part, the Security Council cannot sit idly by as the situation deteriorates. As we have noted on previous occasions, the successful outcome ofthe post- conflict transition in the Central African Republic will stand as a test of the international community's resolve to enable formerly war-torn countries to establish the institutions necessary to prevent a return of conflict.”
2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source
“Coupled with this, there must be a strong political will to effect change on the part of political leaders, as well as the requisite financial backing to put into effect sustainable programmes which will ensure that the gains of peace are not eroded. The report of the Secretary-General on the Central African Republic, as well as the presentations made earlier in this debate, clearly attest to the critical need for paying concerted and focused attention to the deep-seated root causes of conflict in the Central African Republic. While my delegation recognizes the undoubted progress that has been made in recent years, we remain deeply concerned about the political tensions between the ruling party and the opposition, which no doubt have had a negative impact on the political landscape in the country.”
2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source
“We also look forward to hearing from the Minister for Reconciliation of the Central African Republic. We are very pleased to have in our midst the Foreign Minister of Mauritius. We thank him for his remarks, which addressed the situation in the Central African Republic in a wider African context. My delegation supports the elements of the presidential statement which is to be issued at the conclusion of this debate. I will therefore confine my remarks to a few pertinent issues. The commitment to peace does not end with the cessation of hostilities in a conflict. Rather, the true measure of long-term peace involves the building of democratic, social and economic institutions and practices in order to consolidate and maintain peace. It involves national efforts for reconciliation, tolerance and the peaceful management of differences.”
2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source
“Today's meeting on the situation in the Central African Republic affords the Security Council another opportunity to focus on the challenges of post-conflict peace-building and how the international community can become constructively involved in the process of sustaining peace in the aftermath of a conflict. The Jamaican delegation welcomes this positive trend of open meetings which seek to focus on the specific needs of post-conflict societies. These meetings should serve as pointers in refining an effective strategy to be adopted by the United Nations in peacekeeping operations. We are pleased to welcome Mr. Cheikh Tidiane Sy, the Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Mats Karlsson, Vice-President of the World Bank, and Mr. Frederick Lyons, Acting Deputy Director of the African Bureau of the United Nations Development Programme.”
2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source
“President, join you and the colleagues who have spoken before me in thanking Ambassador Richard Holbrooke for the leadership he has displayed and the tenacity with which he tackled this and other issues on the Council's agenda as he sought to improve relations between the United States and the United Nations. My delegation wishes him well in his future endeavours.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259 (2001) · source
“We must aggressively seek a cure and develop vaccines while at the same time reducing the costs of medication and treatment and making them widely available. We must provide social and economic support, particularly for those orphaned by AIDS. I hope that this is an issue that will also be addressed during the special session of the General Assembly on children, in September. Today's debate demonstrates the global partnership that is required if the world is not to lose future generations to the scourge of HIV/AIDS. Let me, in conclusion, Mr.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259 (2001) · source
“We encourage those in a position to do so to continue their assistance to developing countries in an effort to allow national Governments to implement effective programmes to combat the spread of the disease. The International Partnership against HIV/AIDS in Africa is a welcome initiative that should be emulated in other parts of the world. We also continue to insist that the world community must build on the experiences of and lessons learned from those countries that have successfully reduced the spread of the disease. We must remove the stigma of HIV/AIDS through public education, providing information on how the disease is transmitted and changing at-risk behaviour. We must provide public health facilities for testing, particularly for women of child-bearing age.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259 (2001) · source
“Both the Economic and Social Council and the General Assembly have made important progress on the question of AIDS. We recall that during the Millennium Summit world leaders expressed their commitment to halting and reversing the spread of HIV/AIDS by the year 2015. The convening of the special session of the General Assembly in June of this year to address the problem of HIV/AIDS will allow the international community to consider the issue in a comprehensive manner, and must be seen as an opportunity to set goals and objectives for the future. We must consolidate the progress that has already been made and devise new and innovative approaches and long-term strategies.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259 (2001) · source
“We are cognizant of the challenge that these tasks entail, and we are encouraged by the expeditious manner in which action has been taken. We must emphasize in this connection the critical role of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations in ensuring the development of adequate policy guidelines on acceptable behaviour in relation to HIV/AIDS, and we note the important contribution being made by interested States. The results achieved through the collaborative efforts of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and UNAIDS remind us of the importance of increased cooperation among all relevant bodies and agencies. There can be no substitute for strong partnerships and for a global commitment to enhancing coordination and the intensification of national and international efforts.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259 (2001) · source
“There can be no doubt that the issue of AIDS is one of the critical areas in which cooperation with troop- contributing countries is indispensable. Timely and constructive initiatives at all levels - including at the national and international levels and by the United Nations - will constitute our most effective responses. In this regard, we note the activities that have already been undertaken by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, as outlined to us today by the Under-Secretary-General, which are intended to sensitize peacekeepers, including support personnel. We welcome the efforts of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to train peacekeepers in the prevention of HIV/AIDS, and we note the importance of enhancing the pre-deployment orientation exercises undertaken with the collaboration of UNAIDS.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259 (2001) · source
“Piot said, served to increase the issue's profile on the international agenda and can serve as a critical impetus for mobilizing further the international community. Resolution 1308 (2000) has set the stage for developing clear mechanisms to address the issue of HIV/AIDS in international peacekeeping. The important role of troop-contributing countries in implementing the provisions of the resolution will determine in large part the success we achieve in protecting not only those civilians who continue to face armed conflict, but also those persons who serve in peacekeeping operations. A few days ago, under your presidency, Sir, this Council discussed the importance of strengthening cooperation with troop-contributing countries.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259 (2001) · source
“I wish to take this opportunity to express on behalf of the heads of Government appreciation to Dr. Piot and UNAIDS for the assistance we have received. These efforts have been premised on the strongly held View that the question of HIV/AIDS can appropriately be addressed only in an integrated framework and in a holistic and comprehensive manner. It is in this sense that the efforts of the Security Council must serve as a complement to the activities of the Economic and Social Council and the General Assembly, United Nations funds and programmes, the specialized agencies and the Bretton Woods institutions. The evidence suggests that the international community has intensified its efforts to curb the spread of this pandemic. The attention given to HIV/AIDS by the Security Council has, as Dr.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259 (2001) · source
“It destroys the productive capacity of the people, significantly reducing life expectancy. This in turn exacerbates poverty and marginalizes and orphans children, further adding to the pool of recruits, fuelling violence and even armed conflict. In this context, let me thank the Government of Norway for the financial support announced in the Council today by the Minister of International Development for the comprehensive plan of action to be drawn up by UNAIDS on how to address HIV/AIDS in conflict situations. In response to the potentially devastating effects of the epidemic, Caribbean heads of Government have taken several steps to develop appropriate mechanisms to respond to the crisis. A number of regional meetings have been held, and collaborative multisectoral efforts have been made in cooperation with UNAIDS.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259 (2001) · source
“Jean-Marie Guehenno, and the Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Dr. Peter Piot, for their comprehensive reports on the action taken since last July. In their remarks they demonstrated the partnership required to make into agents of change the men and women who serve the cause of peace across the globe in hostile and conflict situations. We know that in situations of conflict, HIV/AIDS spreads indiscriminately to women, children, humanitarian workers, peacekeepers, soldiers and rebels alike. The cycle of the pandemic can be broken only if the world community acts in unison. Dr. Piot has reminded us that no region of the world is immune to the impact of HIV/AIDS. As it continues to take its deadly toll, AIDS has adverse impacts on the social fabric of all societies.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259 (2001) · source
“It also recognized the importance of a coordinated international response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic, and that the pandemic is exacerbated by conditions of violence and instability, which increase the risk of exposure to the disease as a result of large movements of people, widespread uncertainty over conditions and reduced access to medical care. The resolution also expressed keen interest in additional discussions among relevant United Nations bodies, Member States, industry and other relevant institutions in order to make progress, inter alia, on the question of access to treatment and care and on prevention. It is against this background that the Jamaican delegation expresses its appreciation to the Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259 (2001) · source
“One year ago, under the presidency of the United States of America, the Security Council took an unprecedented step by recognizing the threat that the HIV/AIDS pandemic poses to the peace and security of Africa, creating as it does a serious development crisis that threatens the future growth and prosperity of the affected countries, and wiping out decades of hard-won social and economic gains. In July 2000, the Council went further, with the adoption of a groundbreaking resolution. Resolution 1308 (2000) focused on the potentially damaging impact of HIV/AIDS on the health of international peacekeeping personnel, including support personnel, and the steps needed to protect them.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259 (2001) · source
“We will continue to fully support the efforts of UNMIK and the people of Kosovo as they seek to chart their future destiny.”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“The regulations prohibiting trials in absentia for serious violations of law and creating the legal guarantees necessary to make Kosovo more attractive to foreign investment are other important additions to the corpus of law for Kosovo. Let me join in thanking Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for having briefed the Council on the voluntary testing programme being instituted by UNMIK in regard to the possible hazards from depleted uranium. This is important to allay fears, particularly among the civilian population of Kosovo, and we agree with Ambassador Chowdhury that the Council should be kept informed of any developments. In conclusion, my delegation recognizes that many challenges remain for Kosovo and for the international community in the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999).”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“We continue to be encouraged by the commitment of the Yugoslav authorities to work with UNMIK, and we believe that this can only be helped by UNMIK's decision to establish a liaison office in Belgrade. The issue of trafficking in human persons is one which my delegation has addressed on several occasions over the past year. We were therefore pleased to learn that UNMIK has now approved a regulation making trafficking in persons a crime punishable by two to 20 years in prison. This is an important development, as it indicates the seriousness of the crime, which affects mainly women and which has to be addressed in concert with the neighbouring countries.”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“Built into the areas of health, education, poverty alleviation and housing, however, must be the focus on capacity-building, which will prepare the people of Kosovo for autonomy and ensure sustainability of the projects which have begun. Under-Secretary-General Guehenno has informed us that the situation in southern Serbia, in the Presevo Valley, remains unstable, and that recent incidents threaten the ceasefire. If the sources of tension are to be removed, it is important that a spirit of reconciliation be generated among the communities. The flow of illegal weapons must be stopped. My delegation reiterates that it is imperative that there should be increased surveillance by the Kosovo Force (KFOR) to put an end to extremist activities and to stop the traffic in illegal weapons.”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“We have noted the terms of the framework document to which Under-Secretary-General Guehenno referred, established for the return of Kosovo Serbs, and we hope that this document can be put into practice speedily. It is only when these concerns are addressed that the people of Kosovo will be able to focus on their pressing social and economic needs. We welcome the focus on economic development, particularly the development of small and medium enterprises. We agree that a legal framework is critical for the promotion of private-sector development, and we welcome the four key regulations which were endorsed by the Interim Administrative Council (IAC). The priorities outlined by Under-Secretary- General Guehenno, in addition to private-sector development, are essential when looking at Kosovo's development in a broader sense.”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“The Jamaican delegation fully supports the other priorities set out by the Special Representative, namely, making law enforcement as effective as possible in order to create a secure environment for the return of Kosovo Serbs, and fighting organized crime. While there have been notable improvements over the last year and a half, my delegation remains concerned about the security situation and the situation of minorities. We have always maintained that, until these are effectively addressed, it will be difficult to promote reconciliation. These groups continue to feel at risk and this does not augur well for continued forward movement.”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“We encourage UNMIK to continue its work in reconfiguring the existing administrative structures as part of its efforts to build local capacity for self-governance. We believe that the process of defining autonomy and of developing institutions of self-government, with the people of Kosovo sharing more and more responsibility in the administration of the province, must be actively pursued. The early meeting between the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the members of the Interim Administrative Council underlines his commitment to fulfilling the terms of resolution 1244 (1999).”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“We extend a warm welcome to the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General as he seeks to address the remaining challenges in Kosovo. We have noted that his first priority is to speed up the preparatory process that will lead to Kosovo-wide elections. We agree that the legal framework for an elected assembly and provisional Government has to be settled before such elections are held. We are still convinced that the provisions in resolution 1244 (1999) must serve as the basis for the work of UNMIK and must be fully implemented. The work of UNMIK is significant and my delegation wishes once again to express our unequivocal support for that work as the Mission's men and women seek to prepare Kosovo for substantial autonomy, in collaboration with the people of Kosovo.”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“My delegation wishes to thank Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for his briefing on the developments in Kosovo since the Council was last briefed on 19 December. Many of the concerns which were expressed in that briefing by my delegation still remain, particularly in relation to the security situation, the situation of minority communities, detained and missing persons and the humanitarian situation. We are still deeply concerned about the situation in the Presevo Valley and the potential for destabilization. That situation must not be allowed to worsen further. Since we were briefed in December, Mr. Hans Haekkerup has taken over as head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) in succession to the dynamic leadership of Mr. Bernard Kouchner, to whom my delegation wishes all the best in his future endeavours.”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“Without seeking to ascribe responsibility for failures or give credit for successes, we are fully committed to playing our part in helping the United Nations avoid repeating the mistakes of the past while preparing ourselves for future peacekeeping operations based on a cooperative relationship between the Security Council, troop- contributing countries and the Secretariat. We must put our words into action.”
2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source
“My delegation has listened carefully to the comments made here today, and this will assist us in developing the terms of reference for the peacekeeping committee, to ensure its effectiveness in improving the work of the Security Council. My delegation fully supports the establishment of mechanisms and procedures within the Council which will enhance its ability to carry out peacekeeping operations, including consultations with troop- contributing countries. We must work, collectively and individually, to make the process work better. Jamaica is determined that the lessons of the past must teach us the way of the future.”
2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source
“It is, however, of far more importance that the actions taken or contemplated by the Council give effect to this new doctrine. The Security Council has already acted to improve the level of consultations. Recent meetings between the Council and troop-contributing countries have afforded a greater exchange of views than has been the case in the recent past. Currently, the Security Council is considering the establishment of a committee on peacekeeping operations, to deal specifically with areas of peacekeeping falling within the jurisdiction of the Security Council. The President of the Council, in his wisdom, has asked troop- contributing countries for their comments on this initiative during the course of this debate.”
2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Bearing in mind that the transition from peacekeeping to peace- building is a process and not an event, let us note that peacekeepers are uniquely placed to ensure that this process takes place in a secured environment. As the Permanent Representative of Japan emphasized to us this morning, many of these missions involve large civilian components, and we agree that it is crucial for the Council to listen to those countries that make contributions of civilians, logistics and equipment. This was taken up in S/PRST/ 1996/ 13. We need to ensure that it is fully implemented. The Security Council, by adopting resolution 1327 (2000), has clearly stated its intentions with respect to troop-contributing countries and the process of consultations during all phases of a peace operation.”
2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source
“When time is of the essence, there is also an obligation for those countries participating in the standby arrangements whose troops are adequately trained and equipped to be ready to respond at short notice when needed for peacekeeping operations. The success or failure of a peacekeeping operation could be determined by the speed with which peacekeepers are deployed. The Security Council's relationship with troop- contributing countries extends beyond ensuring that we do it right when going in. We have debated the imperatives for an appropriate exit strategy for each mission, and, with the United Nations embarking on increasingly complex peacekeeping missions, the role of peacekeepers has taken on new dimensions.”
2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The process of consultation must be ongoing and must provide troop- contributing countries with the option to initiate such meetings, even if meetings are not contemplated by the Security Council. Most importantly, a troop contributor must have the opportunity to seek such a meeting with the Council when a rapid deterioration in the situation on the ground threatens the safety and security of its troops. By resolving to give peacekeeping operations clear, credible and achievable mandates, the Security Council has committed itself to removing all doubts as to what is expected of troop contributors before their personnel are deployed. When clearly understood, each mandate must pre-determines the level of training and equipment required for a peacekeeping operation.”
2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In that regard, a number of troop-contributing countries have made important recommendations during the course of this debate on how best to achieve optimum results. Their recommendations merit our serious consideration. Also of significance is the fact that under its new doctrine, troop-contributing countries may initiate those meetings with the Security Council. Furthermore, after being identified by the Secretary-General, potential troop contributors may also request a meeting with the Security Council in the case of a new or ongoing peacekeeping operation, during the implementation phase of an operation, and when the Council is considering a change in, or renewal or completion of, a peacekeeping mandate.”
2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The decisions set out in the annex to resolution 1327 (2000) are very clear as to the Council's objectives relating specifically to troop-contributing countries. They include the importance of an improved system of consultations among troop-contributing countries, the Secretariat and the Security Council. The stated purpose is to foster a common understanding of the situation on the ground to which peacekeepers are sent, and that all concerned are cognizant of the mission's mandate and the requirements for its implementation. Most importantly, the Council agreed to strengthen significantly the existing system of consultations through the holding of private meetings with troop-contributing countries in a form and with a content conducive to making such meetings more interactive and productive.”
2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source
“It also considered how that might be done before and after the establishment of a peacekeeping mission, particularly on matters affecting the safety and security of personnel and the implications for a mission's use of force. As a result of that examination, the working group made certain specific recommendations to the Security Council. By adopting resolution 1327 (2000) on 13 November 2000, and by approving thereby the annexed decisions and recommendations, the Council has in fact embraced a new doctrine on peacekeeping operations. That new doctrine sets specific, unambiguous goals for United Nations peacekeeping. In that new doctrine the Council's relationship and the level of consultations with troop-contributing countries are given full and unqualified attention.”
2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source
“My delegation's contribution in the examination of the Brahimi report and our subsequent support for the adoption of the working group's recommendations on consultations with troop- contributing countries aptly demonstrate our commitment to this undertaking. The Council's debate last November under the presidency of the Netherlands on issues related to peacekeeping exit strategies was a further illustration of the seriousness with which the Security Council views all matters related to United Nations peacekeeping operations. The working group on the Brahimi report examined mechanisms and procedures for strengthening consultations with both current and potential troop-contributing countries.”
2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source
“As was indicated in your delegation's paper, the main purpose of this open debate is to provide all participants in United Nations peacekeeping with an opportunity to reflect on recent experiences, with a view to distilling some lessons that can be learned. We have had an opportunity to listen to the concerns and the recommendations of some of the troop-contributing countries. My delegation thanks them for sharing their experiences and for contributing constructive and useful suggestions. Indeed, Jamaica fully supports any initiative in the Security Council that is aimed at improving the process of consultations between the Security Council and troop-contributing countries.”
2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Allow me to welcome you most warmly, Mr. Minister, on behalf of the Government and people of Jamaica. My delegation is confident that under your guidance this debate will prove extremely useful in helping the United Nations and its Member States to address the increasing complexities of peacekeeping operations. My delegation congratulates you and the Singapore delegation for your foresight in scheduling this meeting. Mr. President, your delegation's paper on strengthening cooperation with troop-contributing countries has served to focus our discussion. It underscored the fact that troop-contributing countries are perhaps the most indispensable element of any peacekeeping operation and that the relationship between troop-contributing countries, the Security Council and the Secretariat is of paramount importance.”
2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Hans Haekkerup, and assure him and the men and women of UNMIK of Jamaica's continued support as they carry out the challenging task of implementing the provisions of resolution 1244 (1999).”
2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source
“The establishment of the Bureau for Detainees and Missing Persons is a step in the right direction. We also continue to attach importance to the work of the Special Envoy on Persons Deprived of Liberty, and support his work. This is another area in which cooperation between UNMIK and Yugoslav authorities will be critical to the reconciliation process. In closing, I wish to offer by delegation's commendation to Mr. Bernard Kouchner. The words in paragraph 114 of the Secretary-General's report (S/2000/1196) aptly describe my delegation's views: "His imagination and inspiring leadership were instrumental in steering this most challenging and unique mission during its most difficult period." We wish Mr. Kouchner well in his future endeavours. We also welcome his successor, Mr.”
2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source
“Another area of concern to us is that of violations of human rights. It is disturbing that in October 2000 alone some 25 cases of trafficking in women were discovered. It is clear that these are not isolated cases, but part of a larger problem that has to be dealt with in collaboration with all the countries in South-Eastern Europe. We welcome the establishment on 21 November of the ombudsperson institution as one mechanism for ensuring respect for human rights. We note that there have been workshops and other activities, such as a public awareness campaign, carried out by UNMIK with the support of the Council of Europe. The issue of detained and missing persons remains a high priority for my delegation. The Secretary-General's report indicates that over 3,470 cases of missing persons from Kosovo remain unresolved.”
2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source
“In that regard, we expect KFOR to report fully on any relevant violations to the committee established under resolution 1160 (1998). As my delegation has emphasized in previous briefings, the future of Kosovo must encompass the peaceful coexistence of various ethnic groups, including minority communities. The fact is that adequate security still remains the key issue for Kosovo's minority communities. It is of concern to us that minority groups continue to be the target of threats, intimidation and violence. We urge UNMIK to continue to develop measures to improve the conditions in various minority communities across Kosovo through the implementation of special security S/PVAZA') measures, including joint patrols by UNMIK police and KFOR. We have noted the establishment of a telephone hotline.”
2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source
“The conflict situation in the Presevo Valley must not be allowed to worsen further, as it could serve to destabilize the region, thereby posing a serious threat to the local population and to community relations. In this context, my delegation joins in condemning the killings that have taken place. We express our condolences to the bereaved. The presidential statement to be adopted fully reflects the views of my delegation. We are also encouraged by the stated commitment of the Yugoslav authorities to work towards a peaceful settlement. At the same time, it is imperative that there should be increased surveillance of the border by the Kosovo Force (KFOR) to put an end to extremist activities and to stop any traffic in illegal weapons.”
2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source
“We agree with the assertion in the Secretary-General's report that words alone do not reverse this counter-productive behaviour, but only concrete actions by all communities in Kosovo, particularly their leaders, through which they must show that they do not accept such violent acts. Of particular concern is the recent escalation of armed confrontation between the Serbian security forces and the so-called Liberation Army of Presevo, Medveda and Bujanovac in the ground safety zone, and the resulting influx of almost 5,000 displaced persons into Kosovo. We see the need for the presence of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the area to help ease conditions and build confidence among the local population.”
2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source
“We believe, like UNMIK, that the process of defining substantial autonomy and of developing institutions of self-government, with the population of Kosovo sharing more and more responsibility in the administration of the province must, be actively pursued. At this point I wish to focus on a few of the areas covered in the report of the Secretary-General, namely, the security situation, minority communities, detained and missing persons and the humanitarian situation. My delegation is concerned that the post-election period has seen an increase in politically motivated attacks to a level comparable to that of mid-summer 2000. That is unacceptable. We therefore place emphasis on the work of the Political Violence Task Force and support its efforts in combating politically motivated violence.”
2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source
“The appointment of minority representatives to elected assemblies is a welcome development, as are the efforts aimed at integrating Kosovo Serb appointees into these structures. This is a critical task for UNMIK, as it lays the foundations for a multi-ethnic society on which the future of Kosovo must be built. We join in urging local leaders across the political spectrum in Kosovo to support and participate in the daily business of government at the municipal level. We encourage UNMIK to continue its work in reconfiguring the existing central bodies as part of its efforts to build local capacity for self-governance and note the work being undertaken to elaborate an interim framework that would define substantial autonomy.”
2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source
“My delegation thanks Assistant Secretary-General Hedi Annabi for his briefing and for introducing the report of the Secretary- General on the activities of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) (S/2000/1196). We are also pleased to welcome Foreign Minister Goran Svilanovic of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and have taken careful note of his remarks. My delegation notes that the key achievement of UNMIK during the reporting period was the holding of municipal elections on 28 October throughout Kosovo. With the municipal assemblies fully functioning since 11 November, we wish to acknowledge the efforts of UNMIK to ensure that all of Kosovo's communities are represented in these municipal structures.”
2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source
“Jamaica continues to encourage an end to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through an active negotiating process that takes into account the right to security of all the States in the region, including Israel, as well as the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people. We will continue to support the efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace within the framework of Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). We believe that the establishment of a United Nations force of military and police observers would have contributed to this process.”
2000-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4248 (2000) · source
“We are therefore pleased to learn that the parties have agreed to attend discussions in Washington, DC, later this week under the aegis of the President of the United States. It is against that background, and within the context of the Council's responsibility for international peace and security, that Jamaica co-sponsored the draft resolution contained in document S/2000/1171. It will be noted that the draft requested the Secretary-General to consult both sides on the modalities of the deployment and functioning of such a force, and to report to the Council no later than 8 January 2001. Only then would a decision on further action have been taken.”
2000-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4248 (2000) · source
“We believe that the adoption of the draft resolution and the subsequent deployment of the S/PVAZAS United Nations observer force could have served as a deterrent to further violence and as a confidence- building measure between the parties, and furthered the implementation of Security Council resolution 1322 (2000). We remain concerned at the increasing number of casualties and injuries - for the most part among the Palestinian civilian population, especially children - as well as at the serious humanitarian and economic situation. The Jamaican delegation commends the strenuous diplomatic activities of the Secretary-General, as well as of leaders of several countries, to restart the peace process.”
2000-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4248 (2000) · source
“The Jamaican delegation associates itself with the statement made by the Permanent Representative of Namibia in his capacity as coordinator of the non-aligned caucus in the Security Council. Jamaica voted in favour of the draft resolution contained in document S/2000/1171, in which the Council would have expressed its determination to establish a United Nations force of military and police observers to be dispatched throughout the territories occupied by Israel since 1967, with the aim of contributing to the implementation of the Sharm el- Sheikh agreements, the cessation of violence and enhancing the safety and security of Palestinian civilians. My delegation is deeply disappointed that the draft resolution did not receive the necessary votes to enable its adoption.”
2000-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4248 (2000) · source