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“It is also in this context that we welcome the report on Mainstreaming a Gender Perspective In Multidimensional Peace Operations, prepared by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations in cooperation with the Department for the Advancement of Women. We wish to thank Assistant Secretary-General King for presenting the results of this study to the Council this morning. The study emphasizes the impact that the participation of women can have on United Nations peacekeeping missions. We also thank her for the recommendations for future action, which the Council will consider later this month in the context of the draft resolution we expect to adopt. As the Beijing Platform for Action so aptly reminds us, in a world of continuing instability and violence, the implementation of cooperative approaches to peace and security is urgently needed.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“In this context, the Council must ensure that special attention is given to the needs of women in reintegration and post-conflict reconstruction. The involvement of refugee and internally displaced women in the design and management of humanitarian activities represents also an important element. The full implementation of gender mainstreaming in the post- conflict reconstruction period should not be overlooked. We would like to commend the Secretary-General for his commitment and initiatives aimed at integrating a gender sensitive approach within the Organization. This was emphasized in the report to the Millennium Assembly.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“My delegation welcomes the fact that the International Criminal Court has defined these crimes as grave breaches of international law. We stress the importance of bringing to justice those who violate the rights of women, and we note the attention that has been given to prosecuting such crimes in the International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia. It is not only important that women be allowed to participate in peace operations, but that they be given special attention in reconstruction and post-conflict peace-building initiatives. Given that women have been particularly victimized during conflict, special attention also needs to be given to their needs and potential in formulating and implementing national rehabilitation, reconstruction and development programmes.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“Personnel involved in United Nations peace-building activities should also be given appropriate training on the protection and rights of women as a matter of priority. In this connection, we note the existence of gender focal points in some United Nations missions, including in East Timor, Kosovo and Sierra Leone, and, based on the lessons learned in these missions, we believe that consideration must be given to establishing gender units in all peacekeeping missions. Ending impunity for sexual and gender-based violence in situations of conflict remains a matter for priority attention. Crimes such as rape, sexual torture, forced impregnation and sexual slavery continue to represent serious violations of the rights of women.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“My delegation fully supports the view that comprehensive gender considerations should be incorporated into peacekeeping missions. In support of this approach, Member States should ensure that they increase the number of women in their military and civilian police forces who are qualified to serve in peace operations. Additionally, Member States need to ensure that gender sensitivity is incorporated into their national training programmes for military and civilian police designated to participate in peacekeeping. The sensitization of personnel to the needs and vulnerabilities of women is critical and must be complemented by concrete steps to deal promptly with violations of international human rights and humanitarian law committed by peacekeeping personnel, particularly those against women and girls.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“My delegation recognizes the steps that the Secretary-General has taken to appoint women as special representatives and special envoys, but we believe that much more needs to be done, and in this we call upon Member States, because it is Member States that have a responsibility to present for consideration qualified women for appointment at high levels. It is important not only to address the conceptual and structural framework of peace operations but also to ensure that attention is given to those institutional elements which determine the participation of those with the capacity to make a difference. The record of women in conflict resolution, peacekeeping and peace- building should certainly be taken into account.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“In recent assessments of United Nations peace operations, a number of important elements which are relevant to the incorporation of a gender dimension in peacekeeping have unfortunately been overlooked. It is also a matter of concern for my delegation that women are still under-represented in decision-making in the area of conflict resolution. It is in this context that, while we recognize the important recommendations contained in the Brahimi report, we call for the implementation of these recommendations, including, where appropriate, the participation of women at all levels.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“In Somalia, women have effectively mobilized civil society to promote dialogue among the warring factions and have given invaluable support to the national peace process. We certainly hope that women will find their place in the Government when it is constituted. These efforts, which have recently engaged the attention of the Council, point unequivocally to the strategic importance of women in relation to peace. However, despite the role of women in promoting peace and the progress made in implementing various international agreements, much remains to be done to ensure that women are increasingly seen as equal partners. The Windhoek Declaration, adopted in Namibia in May 2000, represents a valuable step in highlighting the importance of this issue and of mainstreaming a gender perspective into peace support operations.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“The role of women in conflict prevention has in many parts of the world proved important, and, in this context, comprehensive and systematic measures undertaken to prevent the resurgence or escalation of conflict by civil society, including grass-roots women's organizations, are particularly noteworthy and deserve the support of the international community. We therefore support the call by Ms. Graca Machel, to which Ms. Heyzer alluded, for a study on women and armed conflict. The initiatives undertaken by women in Somalia, in Burundi, in East Timor, in Guatemala, in Sierra Leone and in many other countries to contribute to the creation of a peaceful and secure environment point in many respects to the important role of women as equal partners in securing peace.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“We heard from representatives of non-governmental organizations, working at the grass-roots level in many countries, about the need for sustained attention to the plight of women victims of violent conflict and their crucial role in fostering a culture of peace in their communities. The recommendations that emanated from that meeting deserve the attention of the Council, particularly because they came directly from women who are victims, as well as participants in seeking peace. One of the conclusions drawn from yesterday's discussion, which we strongly support, is the need to ensure women's adequate representation at all levels of the decision-making process.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“Despite these challenges, women have become increasingly effective participants at the peace table and have continued to assist in creating an enabling environment for conflict prevention, peacemaking, peace-building and post-conflict reconstruction. The role of women in preserving social order and fostering reconciliation cannot be overlooked without serious consequences for the peace process, for, if peace is to be actively and effectively pursued, gender-based exclusion must be addressed. Indeed, we must recognize that sustainable peace can hardly be achieved if the experiences and perspectives of some 50 per cent of the population are not given the attention they deserve. Yesterday, members of the Council had an opportunity, during an Arria-formula meeting, to exchange views with representatives of civil society.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“Today's debate in the Security Council is therefore a timely recognition of the increasingly disproportionate effects of war on civilians, particularly on women and children, and the important leadership role of women in the prevention and resolution of armed conflict. It remains a matter of serious concern that women have become caught in the centre of violent conflict and often become the direct and deliberate victims of the most egregious abuses committed by parties to armed conflict. Girls and women continue to be victims of rape, trafficking, forced prostitution, abduction and torture. The video presentation we saw at the beginning of this meeting provided a poignant reminder of the plight of so many women throughout the world.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“Noeleen Heyzer, Executive Director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), for their important statements. The Council's treatment of the issue before us comes in the wake of the commemoration on 8 March of International Women's Day, when, for the first time, the Council gave recognition to the role of women in the peace process. It will be recalled that the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action identified the impact of armed conflict and other deep-rooted conflicts on women as one of its critical areas of concern. It recognized that the welfare of women is threatened by violence and destructive conflicts. Peace-building work is therefore fundamental to the health and welfare of women living in communities and societies suffering from deep- rooted and violent conflict.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“It is a pleasure to see you, the Foreign Minister of Namibia, presiding over this historic open debate on women and peace and security. My delegation wishes to express its appreciation to you and to the delegation of Namibia for this initiative which demonstrates your country's commitment and your own personal commitment to the advancement of women. We also wish to recall the leadership you provided as President of the twenty-third special session of the United Nations General Assembly, "Women 2000: gender equality, development and peace for the twenty-first century." I also wish to express appreciation to the Secretary-General and to Ms. Angela King, Assistant Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, and to Ms.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“Terje Roed- Larsen, who is expected to hold talks with both parties. We also welcome the forthcoming meetings to be held in Paris on Wednesday, 4 October, between United States Secretary of State Albright and Prime Minister Barak and President Arafat, and in Cairo on the following day under the auspices of President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt. The negotiations for peace are complex and have been dogged with periodic setbacks over the years. Despite that, we must continue the search for peace. It is my delegation's hope that these talks will lay the foundation for progress and provide the necessary environment for sustainable peace.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“We subscribe to the view that it is only through negotiation that a lasting solution will be found. The outbreak of violence comes at a time when strenuous efforts are being made to bring peace to the region and at a critical juncture when the leaders of both Israel and Palestine are engaged in serious negotiations. Recently the Council addressed the situation in southern Lebanon, and my delegation expressed the hope that the developments there would serve as a stimulant to the peace process. Jamaica is therefore very concerned about the destabilizing effects that the recent developments may have on the Middle East peace process as a whole. We would not like to see the unravelling of the process, and therefore attach importance to the efforts of the Secretary-General, through his Personal Representative, Mr.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“The Council has been seized of the situation in the Middle East over the past 50 years, during which the Council has continuously encouraged an end to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through an active negotiating process which takes into account the right to security for all States in the region, including Israel, as well as the legitimate and inalienable rights of the Palestinian people. Over the years there have been several commendable initiatives aimed at achieving this goal by the United Nations as well as by individual States and regional organizations. The situation in the region continues to require our collective action in order to remove threats to international peace, to prevent breaches of the peace and to bring about a comprehensive settlement of the dispute.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“Jamaica regrets the recent outbreak of violence that has erupted in Jerusalem and in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip and condemns the excessive use of force against Palestinian civilians, which has unfortunately resulted in the tragic loss of so many innocent lives. We express our deep condolences to the families of the deceased. We urge the parties to refrain from the use of force and provocative acts which could serve to undermine the peace process. We appeal to them to take immediate steps to create the necessary environment for the restoration of peace and stability and the continuation of talks leading to a comprehensive and lasting settlement.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“Allow me to welcome you, Sir, to the presidency and to assure you of the Jamaican delegation's support as you guide the work of the Council. I would also like to pay tribute to your predecessor, His Excellency Moctar Ouane of Mali, who presided so ably over the Council during the busy month of September. My delegation wishes to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open meeting of the Council, which provides an opportunity for members and non-members of the Council to express their views on the tragic developments related to the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“We note, however, that there continues to be an acute shortage of qualified, experienced personnel in both the public and private sectors and that many well-qualified East Timorese remain in exile and have been slow to return. My delegation therefore welcomes the decision to develop a Transfer of Knowledge through Expatriate Nationals (TOKTEN) programme with the assistance of the United Nations Development Programme and United Nations volunteers. We would also wish to highlight another area of continued concern, specifically the high unemployment rate despite the ongoing efforts to create short-term, quick-impact projects. In conclusion my delegation wishes to again commend the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and the men and women of UNTAET for their dedicated and dynamic service.”
2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source
“But while the security situation in East Timor is itself generally calm, the recent killing of an armed militiaman near the border points to continued efforts to infiltrate East Timor. In this context, we have noted the plans announced by the Cabinet for the creation of an East Timor defence force. My delegation would not like to see reversals of any of the gains made in the reconstruction of East Timor. Progress has been incremental, but in examining the events of the past year we must commend UNTAET for the achievements made in involving the people of East Timor in the creation and building of institutions of governance and public administration.”
2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source
“The recent events in West Timor have also raised concern about the fate of the East Timorese refugees since the withdrawal of the humanitarian agencies from the refugee camps. The safe passage of refugees to their places of origin is critical, and with the pattern of recent events this may prove difficult in the face of threats, harassment and intimidation by the militias. We support the view expressed by the Special Representative that only when the problem of militias has been effectively addressed will the plight of the East Timorese refugees be resolved. We recognize that the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) is putting contingency planning arrangements in place, and we welcome the establishment of a joint operations centre by the UNHCR in Dili.”
2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source
“My delegation therefore reiterates its call for the disarmament of the militias in West Timor by the Government of Indonesia. We were deeply disappointed to learn of the paltry yield of weapons in the just-completed disarmament exercise and the continued hostile actions of the militias and their supporters. We recall the briefing given by Special Envoy Minister Yudhoyono, and we expect to receive further information from the Indonesian Government about the disarmament process. We also continue to believe that a mission by the Security Council, with the cooperation and support of the Indonesian Government, will yield positive results, because it will send a direct signal to the militias and those who seek to harm United Nations personnel that the international community has not turned a blind eye.”
2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source
“My delegation joins previous speakers in welcoming the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, and in thanking him for his comprehensive briefing on developments in East Timor. Since the last briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, we have faced the tragic deaths of peacekeepers as well as the brutal murder of staff of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in West Timor. We again call for the perpetrators of those murders to be brought to justice. The murder of United Nations staff strikes at the heart of the work of this Organization, for without staff willing to leave their homes and families to venture out to assist those in need, there will be little work for this Organization to do.”
2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to reiterate Jamaica's support for UNMIK. We salute the men and women of UNMIK under the dynamic and tireless leadership of Mr. Kouchner as they seek to implement the resolutions of the Security Council, despite the difficulties and constraints under which they operate.”
2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source
“While there has been a dramatic reduction in crime and a substantial improvement in the rule of law - particularly in the training ofjudges and police and in the appointment of an ombudsman - we note that the court system has suffered from inconsistencies in approach to the applicable law and from a lack of understanding of the relevant international human rights law. We therefore commend those countries that have provided assistance to the judicial process. We note, however, that UNMIK police confirm that trafficking in persons, particularly in women, is a growing and serious problem in Kosovo. We hope that the draft regulation on trafficking will be speedily put into force. The victims of trafficking must not only be given physical assistance, but also psychological assistance to deal with their ordeal.”
2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source
“My delegation sees the issue of detained and missing persons as one of the main obstacles to peace- building, reconciliation and tolerance, as it remains a major source of tensions in inter-ethnic relations. We therefore welcome the appointment by the High Commissioner for Human Rights of Ambassador Henrik Amneus as her Special Envoy on persons deprived of liberty. I note that his mandate covers detainees and missing persons related to the Kosovo crisis, regardless of ethnicity. We regard this as a positive development, and we hope it will contribute to the solution of this problem, which affects all communities in Kosovo. Families of the missing and detained persons deserve to know the fate of their loved ones.”
2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source
“These incidents could undermine the attempts made to foster tolerance and coexistence. We therefore commend the initiatives launched by Mr. Kouchner to improve conditions for minority communities, and his direct contacts with the non-Serb minority population. We join his call for Kosovo leaders to condemn acts of violence, to commit themselves to respecting the results of the municipal elections and to promote tolerance and engagement between the various ethnic communities. My delegation takes very seriously the reports of the discoveries from time to time by the Kosovo Force (KFOR) of large caches of weapons. While we commend UNMIK and KFOR for their continued vigilance, we are not reassured by the wide array of weaponry that is obviously still in circulation.”
2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source
“My delegation believes that minority participation is, in the long run, critical to the creation of a multi-ethnic society, which will not be possible without reconciliation between the communities. It is against this background that I must express my delegation's concern about the security situation, the situation of detained and missing persons and violations of human rights. The reports of politically motivated violence are disturbing because that violence can have a destabilizing effect and can reverse the achievements already realized. Kosovo has indeed come a long way in the past 15 months, and it cannot risk jeopardizing support and crippling its potential economic and social development. We note that minority communities continue to suffer threats, intimidation and violent attacks.”
2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source
“The concerted effort being made by UNMIK to build local capacity throughout Kosovo is critical for long-term sustainability. For example, the joint UNMIK-United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) preparatory assistance project focuses on the development of planning and management capabilities in several municipalities. We note with satisfaction the progress made in the civil registration process. Despite the problems encountered, we sincerely hope that all ethnic minorities will eventually feel confident enough to participate in the civil registration. We also note the related progress made in the preparations for the forthcoming municipal elections, including the adoption of regulations and central electoral rules governing, inter alia, key elements of the election process and procedures designed to prevent fraud.”
2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source
“Let me join other members of the Council in welcoming the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Bernard Kouchner. We thank him for his frank and informative briefing on developments in Kosovo. We also thank the Secretary-General for the comprehensive report on the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). My delegation recognizes that despite the many challenges still facing the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), there has been progress made over the past 15 months in many areas, including in reconstruction, health, education, local administration, public services, agriculture and in the rule of law. In addition, the report indicates that the macroeconomic fundamentals are largely in place.”
2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source
“Reports also indicate that confrontations near the border with West Timor continue and we urge the Indonesian Government to do its utmost to end the cross-border incursions from West Timor, as well as to provide guarantees for the security of aid workers and refugees. We are aware that the Indonesian Government has sent a brigade of troops to provide protection to aid workers and refugees but it is clear that the militias continue to act with impunity. This cannot be allowed to continue. We therefore reiterate our appeal for the disbandment and disarming of the militias and for the bringing to justice those persons responsible for the crimes committed. In conclusion, we would wish to reiterate our support for the work of UNTAET and for the people of East Timor on their journey towards independence.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“We deplore any act that seeks to disrupt the important work of relief agencies and that negatively impacts on the safety and well-being of aid workers as well as on refugees. We look forward to receiving the results of the investigations being conducted in conjunction with the Indonesian authorities. My delegation hopes that the repatriation of the more than 100,000 refugees remaining in West Timor can be completed in a timely and safe manner with the combined efforts of UNTAET, UNHCR and the Indonesian authorities, especially in light of the imminent closure of the refugee camps.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“Annabi indicated, UNTAET has continued its important work in governance, in providing security and in rebuilding the economy. We are pleased to learn of the improvements in the employment situation. We View these developments as significant for nation building. It is against this background that my delegation is deeply concerned that the deteriorating security situation in East Timor and the events taking place in West Timor threaten to disrupt the progress already achieved. We condemn the assault by militias on the staff of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in West Timor and deeply regret that the UNHCR has had to suspend its work in West Timor due to the harm inflicted by the militias.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“Other positive developments include improvements in public health services, the revitalization of the education system and human- resource capacity-building, including the training of civil servants and police. All of this could not have been possible without the direct involvement of the international community, first through the International Force in East Timor (INTERFET) and then by the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). This involvement must continue. We recognize the enormous contribution made by the dedicated men and women, some of whom have given their lives in the cause of peace, and we join in the expression of condolences to the Governments and people of Bangladesh and Nepal for the most recent casualties. As Mr.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“It is therefore heartening that, one year later, substantial gains have been made, with democratic structures and institutions of governance firmly in place. The National Council has begun to play a crucial role in the political process, along with departments of government responsible for formulating policies. An environment has been created for the growth of multi-party democracy in preparation for democratic elections. Progress has also been made towards the establishment of a credible system of justice, with the recent opening of another district court, outside Dili in Baucau, and with the proposed development of a national action plan on human rights. Important to this process must be continued efforts to bring to justice those responsible for crimes committed following last year's referendum.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“Let me thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this open meeting on East Timor. I wish also to express my delegation's appreciation to the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Hedi Annabi, for his timely and useful briefing. Last year's popular consultation on East Timor marked an important stage in the struggle of the people of East Timor for self-determination and independence. On this, the eve of the anniversary of the popular consultation, Jamaica salutes the indomitable spirit and courage of the people of East Timor, and we pledge continued solidarity and support. We cannot but recall the tragic loss of life and the destruction of property which occurred following the popular consultation.”
2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source
“It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/2000/729) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, Bangladesh, Canada, China, France, Jamaica, Malaysia, Mali, Namibia, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1312 (2000). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.45 am.”
2000-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4181 (2000) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on Ethiopia and Eritrea, document S/2000/643. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2000/729, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following documents: S/2000/60l, letter dated 19 June 2000 from Algeria; S/2000/612 and S/2000/726, letters dated 20 June and 21 July 2000, respectively, from Eritrea; and S/2000/627 and S/2000/704, letters dated 26 June and 18 July 2000, respectively, from Ethiopia.”
2000-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4181 (2000) · source
“I thank Mr. Annabi for the present stage of its consideration of the item on its clarifications he has provided. agenda. There are no further speakers inscribed on my The meeting rose at2.10p.m. list. The Security Council has thus concluded the”
2000-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4180 (2000) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Indonesia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4180 (2000) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Japan. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4180 (2000) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Australia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4180 (2000) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Portugal. I invite her to take a seat at the Council table and to make her statement.”
2000-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4180 (2000) · source
“UNTAET has, in less than one year, demonstrated measurable successes in difficult circumstances, and we again salute the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the men and women of UNTAET and the people of East Timor, and assure them of our continued solidarity and support. I now resume my function as President of the Council. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of New Zealand. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2000-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4180 (2000) · source
“The process under way in East Timor has to be examined from a long-term perspective, each development being seen as an incremental step forward in the creation of an independent territory. My delegation supports the benchmarks set out by the Secretary-General and his Special Representative as a means of providing the East Timorese with a sound basis for independence. These include arrangements for the security of an independent East Timor; the establishment of a credible system of justice, an efficient system of law and order and an effective public service; and the eventual adoption of a constitution and the holding of democratic elections.”
2000-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4180 (2000) · source
“The projects being implemented by the United States Agency for International Development, the Japanese International Cooperation Agency and the Australian Agency for International Development, as well as those funded by the United Nations Trust Fund, have made a significant contribution to creating jobs and improving the overall unemployment situation. We recognize, however, that these programmes will come to an end, leading to a possible reduction in employment. This could have negative effects on the situation in East Timor, where the unemployment rate still far exceeds 50 per cent. It is therefore vital for an enabling environment to be created to encourage private sector investment. Jamaica fully recognizes the daunting tasks which remain.”
2000-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4180 (2000) · source
“In addition, the handing over of the centre to the East Timorese is very positive, as we believe that local groups and organizations are at the core of local community development initiatives and that in the long run this will contribute to sustainability. The Secretary-General's report notes that there has been some improvement in the economic situation, particularly the moderate expansion of business activity and the strong recovery in the agricultural sector due to the good coffee crop and domestic demand.”
2000-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4180 (2000) · source
“We welcome this programme, and would like to hear more about its achievements and strategies in future briefings. My delegation strongly supports this venture, as we believe it can promote a culture of tolerance and peace. My delegation also wishes to acknowledge the role of UNTAET, in collaboration with the humanitarian agencies, in ensuring country-wide provision of humanitarian assistance. This is demonstrated in the establishment of a coordination centre to support the work of non-governmental organizations. The development of the capacity of local development organizations is an important facet of this centre's work.”
2000-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4180 (2000) · source
“The prospect of a possible withdrawal of UNHCR would have devastating effects on this process. The reported harassment and intimidation of religious and ethnic minorities is also disturbing. There are reports of the intimidation of groups and parties outside the National Council of Timorese Resistance. We believe that the inclusion of all groups and parties is fundamental to the process of democracy in East Timor. The gains which have been made so far must be consolidated, and not destroyed. Tolerance of various groups on different sides of the political, religious and ethnic divide must be one of the foundations for an independent East Timor. UNTAET's role in promoting peaceful coexistence and stability is evidenced in the recently launched programme on the future of democracy in East Timor.”
2000-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4180 (2000) · source