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“We have noted that consultations involving Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, the Sudan, Yemen, the League of Arab States and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) were carried out, and that there was broad agreement that the Somali situation required urgent attention, and that the TNG could be the basis for completing the Djibouti peace process. The report says that there was also a widely shared view on the need for a mechanism that would facilitate a uniform approach and exchange of information among States and organizations with interest in the Somali peace process. We do agree, however, with the Prime Minister that this has to be done within the framework of close collaboration with the Transitional National Government.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“The Council of Ministers also commended those political forces in Somalia that had agreed to engage in this process without preconditions, and strongly condemned the warlords who persisted in their stubbornness in blocking the peace efforts in Somalia. Finally, OAU requested its Secretary- General, in close cooperation with the regional organizations concerned, to continue to support the TNG in its efforts to sustain reconciliation and reconstruction in Somalia." It is against this background that my delegation would be prepared to support the Secretary-General's proposal for the establishment of a Committee of Friends.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“We take our cue from the Organization of African Unity (OAU), and we note that paragraph 33 of the Secretary-General's report states, "The OAU Council of Ministers reiterated, inter alia, the OAU commitment to the unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Somalia; called on the TNG to intensify efforts to build upon the outcome of the Arta process; supported the efforts aimed at the establishment of the NCRPS (National Commission for Reconciliation and Property Settlement); and reaffirmed that a lasting solution to the conflict in Somalia could be found only through dialogue and the involvement of all the parties in a spirit of mutual accommodation and tolerance.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“We are now pleased to salute the Prime Minister of the Transitional National Government, and wish to express our solidarity. We recognize that although many challenges remain, there is little doubt that there have been several advances. We agree with the Prime Minister that there can be no development without peace and security, and the question that we must ask ourselves is, what can the international community and the Security Council, in particular, do to assist the people of Somalia? From our perspective, the first thing we need to do is to underline our strong support for the Transitional National Government and its efforts for national reconciliation.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“The Security Council is meeting today to examine the situation in Somalia with a view to advancing the peace-building process and consolidating the peace. We are therefore pleased to welcome the Prime Minister of Somalia as well as the Representative of the Secretary-General, and thank them for their important contributions to our debate. We also wish to express appreciation to the Secretary- General for his report, which provides an account of the political developments and an assessment of the security and humanitarian situations, and examines the possibility of establishing a United Nations post- conflict peace-building presence in Somalia. When we met last January, the Transitional National Government (TNG) had just taken office.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“The international community's involvement and its support for the people of Kosovo must continue after the 17 November elections, in particular through support for capacity-building and for strengthening the ability of the people to provide security for all within a true multi-ethnic society.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the former members of the Committee, and the Secretariat, for the tremendous cooperation and support extended to me during my tenure as Chair of the Committee. Although the work of the sanctions Committee has ended, our concern about the flow of arms into Kosovo has not diminished, and my delegation - and I am sure the other members of the Council - will continue to pay close attention to efforts to eliminate unauthorized weapons in Kosovo. We urge UNMIK and KFOR to continue their work in that regard. In conclusion, my delegation agrees with the Secretary-General that UNMIK's commitment to the goals and objectives of creating the conditions for substantial autonomy and for fulfilment of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) has begun to bear fruit.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“We are pleased to note the economic and financial measures taken, which have resulted in increased inflows of private investment and in improvements in the banking system and in the system of tax collection. Following the adoption of resolution 1367 (2001) on 10 September and the resulting termination of the arms embargo imposed by resolution 1160 (1998), I was authorized, in my capacity as former Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1160 (1998), to submit a final report to the Security Council on the work of the Committee. I wish to advise members of the Council that the report has been submitted to the President of the Security Council; it covers the period 1 January to 10 September 2001 and is now available as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/2001/931.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“We welcome the efforts to recruit additional judges and prosecutors, and again urge that steps be taken to ensure that the judiciary is representative of the multi-ethnic nature of the society. The Kosovo Police Service will need to undertake effective community policing in the future and therefore must have the capacity and training necessary to carry out such tasks. We encourage further efforts aimed at capacity-building in the Kosovo Police Service and plans for the assumption of greater responsibility for border police operations by the fourth quarter of 2002. Security and confidence for all the people of Kosovo are key to economic reconstruction.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“We believe that cooperation with the international community, in the provision of financial resources, and cooperation with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia will be helpful in facilitating an environment conducive to returns. Besides the problem of housing reconstruction, the report of the Secretary-General has also identified occupied properties as among the obstacles to returns. We would also wish to hear from Mr. Haekkerup about the level of security and the type of economic and employment opportunities that exist in the 10 return locations that have been identified. The progress made in the consolidation of pillarI augurs well for the future of law and order in Kosovo. The recent signing of three key regulations designed to facilitate UNMIK's fight against organized crime is an important development.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“Haekkerup about how the situation in Mitrovica is developing in this period leading up to elections. My delegation is also very interested in the work of UNMIK in the area of returns. We welcome the attempts to establish a secure environment in which refugees and displaced persons can return home in safety and to an environment conducive to the establishment of a transitional administration. We are encouraged by the work of the Joint Committee on Returns of Kosovo Serbs and its adoption of an action plan for the 10 most advanced potential return locations in Kosovo. The provision of assistance for housing reconstruction is essential to that process, as is the provision of security.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“Haekkerup has focused on the structures being set up to enable the people of Kosovo to operate effectively the different departments of government. These will provide a strong foundation for a viable and sustainable system of government. One of the main priorities of the United Nations presence in Kosovo has to be a reduction in the incidence of violence in the territory in the weeks leading up to the elections. The increase in the incidence of violence is a cause of concern to my delegation. Most alarming are the reports of numerous attacks on members of the international security presence. In this regard, the challenge of Mitrovica remains, despite the efforts of UNMIK and KFOR. Fear and mistrust continue to characterize relations in that part of Kosovo, and we would wish to hear from Mr.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“My delegation agrees that substantial progress has been made in preparing the people of Kosovo for substantial autonomy and meaningful self- administration. The report of the Secretary-General provides details of a process whereby more and more responsibility and essential departments of government are being handed over to the people of Kosovo, in accordance with the provision of resolution 1244 (1999). This has been complemented by the information provided by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. The elections on 17 November will establish a democratic process for the selection of the political leadership of Kosovo and will be important for the future decision-making process. Mr.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“First, in regard to the forthcoming elections, we note that there has been a substantial increase in voter registration, particularly of people from minority communities, with the active cooperation of Kosovo Serb leaders and the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. However, we have heard from Mr. Haekkerup that this registration does not guarantee the participation of members of these communities in the elections. We would urge full participation, particularly of the Kosovo Serb community, in the elections on 17 November and their subsequent participation in the institutions of self-government. We have also noted that the elections should result in a substantial number of women being included in the Assembly.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“The assessment of the Jamaican delegation is that we have a good scorecard before us, particularly in regard to the Constitutional Framework and the institutions of provisional self-government, the engagement of the Kosovo communities, relations with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, issues relating to law and order and economic reconstruction. We commend the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and the staff of UNMIK for developing a legal and administrative framework which could lead to sustainable political and economic structure for the future development of Kosovo. As my delegation fully supports the elements in the presidential statement which the Council will adopt later today, I wish to highlight only a few issues which my delegation regards as critical.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“Let me join in welcoming the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), Mr. Hans Haekkerup, and thank him for his very informative briefing. Although the Council has over the last three months dealt with many of the issues raised in the report of the Secretary-General, the report and Mr. Haekkerup's updates provide a useful benchmark in the process leading up to Kosovo-wide elections, to be held on 17 November. This meeting gives the Council a further opportunity to assess the activities of UNMIK in the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999).”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“Today's meeting undoubtedly serves as an important opportunity for the Security Council to reaffirm its condemnation of terrorism, and we wish to express our strong support for the draft resolution that has been placed before us for adoption. We also support the call for the issue of terrorism to be addressed once again by the Council - this time at the highest level - in the near future.”
2001-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4370 (2001) · source
“We believe that the most effective response continues to be full cooperation at the international level, as terrorism poses a serious threat to the peace and stability of nations and to the well-being of all our citizens. On behalf of the Government and people of Jamaica, I wish to convey our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the Government and people of the United States of America and, in particular, to those who lost their loved ones or who were injured as a result of yesterday's heinous acts. Jamaica's Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. P. J. Patterson, has already conveyed these sentiments to President George Bush on behalf of the Government and people of Jamaica.”
2001-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4370 (2001) · source
“We meet in the Security Council today at a time when the will of the international community is being severely tested. The horrible acts of terrorism perpetrated yesterday on American soil have plunged our entire world into an unprecedented period of peril, fear and uncertainty. Jamaica roundly condemns these dastardly acts. We share the shock, grief and anger of the Government and people of the United States of America, who have suffered untold casualties and enormous material damage from these highly coordinated terrorist attacks. The masterminds and those found to be in collusion must be brought to justice. The global community must demonstrate a solid front in our struggle to defeat international terrorism.”
2001-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4370 (2001) · source
“It also gives us great hope for the future of East Timor. Work must continue on reconciliation, on the refugee situation in West Timor and on the security situation there, as well as on capacity-building and economic viability. It is clear that the people of East Timor will require the assistance of the international community after independence, and we look forward to the report of the Secretary-General that is due in October and the guidelines that it will provide for the future mandate of the United Nations in East Timor. Jamaica wishes the people of East Timor well as they prepare for independence.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“The work of the newly elected Constituent Assembly begins at a crucial point in the democratic life of East Timor and we encourage continued cooperation between the newly elected leaders and UNTAET. The work on the constitution is extremely important to the future of East Timor, as it will provide a foundation, terms of reference and information on rights and responsibilities that will hold society together and guide the actions of the people of East Timor. We wish to stress the importance of finding common ground with regard to the drafting of the constitution and the need for those intimately involved to work in a spirit of cooperation and compromise. The successful holding of elections in East Timor must encourage the international community to stay the course and to continue to support the East Timorese.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“This was due in no small measure to the people of East Timor and to their demonstrated dedication to creating a viable democracy; to the leadership of the Secretary- General - and in this regard we are pleased that he has joined us; to the work of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) under the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Sergio Vieira de Mello; and to the support received from the international community, including United Nations volunteers and representatives of non- governmental organizations. It is clear that the wishes of the people of East Timor are reflected in the election results and that the different parties in the Constituent Assembly reflect the views of all sectors of society.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“Jamaica joins in welcoming the successful outcome of elections in East Timor. We are pleased that the process was a smooth one, marked by a high turnout of voters and conducted in an atmosphere of calm and order. In this regard, I wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for his comprehensive report on the proceedings. We are heartened to note that the elections received a clean bill of health from the numerous international observers.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“We encourage better coordination among existing small arms funds, to ensure maximization of the impact of these resources. We also consider that it would be useful to explore the possibility of working more closely with the United Nations Development Programme to identify areas in which its trust fund for support of prevention and reduction in the proliferation of small arms, which includes a "weapons for development" approach, can be of assistance in the disarmament component of peacekeeping operations. The challenge before us to effectively address the problem of small arms is awesome. It is our hope that the Council will embrace the issue integrally within the scope of its work. This is an issue that must remain on the agenda of the Council as long as the death toll from the indiscriminate use of these weapons remains a sad reality.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“We also note that the United Nations continues to experience difficulty in recruiting disarmament experts and trainers for service within peacekeeping operations in the field. This need could be addressed in part by encouraging Governments to establish databases of expertise on disarmament to enhance the United Nations capacity when the need arises. These initiatives will, of course, demand additional resources, both human and financial. My delegation was therefore disappointed that the recent Conference did not result in a specific commitment to the investment of new and additional resources for the implementation of the Programme of Action. Without the injection of fresh resources, our efforts will be significantly compromised.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“We welcome the important role that the Department for Disarmament Affairs, through its mechanism for Coordinating Action on Small Arms, continues to play in ensuring regular consultation and coordination among all entities within the United Nations system for which the matter of small arms is an integral concern. Jamaica considers that these existing mechanisms could be strengthened to enhance in-house capacity to undertake more research and analysis on the nature and scope of the problem, and to provide practical assistance to affected States. There is still a paucity of data on the small arms phenomenon. Instead of establishing another group of experts, institutions like the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research could be strengthened with a view to widening the database of information that the Council could access.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“The complex, integrated challenge that it poses demands a comprehensive, coordinated response. In this regard, Jamaica considers that closer consultation and cooperation with the General Assembly and other organs of the United Nations system for the control of wrongful use of small arms and light weapons could only serve to enhance the effectiveness of the work of the Council. Within this framework, we believe that there is a central role for the Secretariat to play in coordinating all United Nations activities concerning small arms.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“Regional bodies are well placed to provide useful information and perspectives on the regional dimensions that characterize arms flows. We therefore strongly recommend more structured consultation between the Council and regional organizations seized of this issue. Towards that end, the Council may wish to consider holding consultations with the heads of regional organizations when they meet here at United Nations Headquarters next year, to consider follow-up for implementation of the Programme of Action on small arms and light weapons relevant to the work of the Council and to the mandate of the regional organizations. In his statement the Secretary-General underscored that the issue before us is not just a question of disarmament, but an integral question of development, democracy and human rights.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“Fourthly, there is an urgent need to engage business and financial institutions, non-governmental organizations and other actors at the international and local levels in an effort to curb the ability of local groups to secure the resources to purchase illegal arms. In this regard, Jamaica reiterates its position that more effective domestic and international regulation of the legal arms trade, so as to stem the leakage of legal weapons to illegal markets, is central to any strategy to effectively control the illicit trafficking in and use of these weapons. Beyond this, experience has shown that the most effective initiatives to date in controlling the spread of illegal weapons have been initiated at the regional level.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“It is imperative that greater attention be given to ways to achieve sharper and more targeted sanctions so as to limit combatants' access to resources. It is also important that information on financial transactions fuelling the illicit flow of arms be shared and made public. We also need to ensure that appropriate and regular information is provided on arms flows and effective enforcement of arms embargoes. In due course, the Council should undertake an analysis of the lessons learned from the mechanisms established for the sanctions against UNITA, and more recently on Afghanistan. The importance of regional agreement and cooperation in this regard must be underscored. The Council could benefit from the results of the Interlochen and the Bonn-Berlin initiatives on targeted sanctions.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“The Secretary-General has drawn attention to the devastating effects of small arms on children, and it is important that psycho-social rehabilitation of child ex- combatants be an important part of the DDRR programmes. Thirdly, the sanctions committees of the Security Council have an important role to play in redefining the Council's approach to the question of small arms. There is an urgent need for more innovative strategies that address the issue of the illicit exploitation of natural resources being used by combatants for purchasing weapons. In this regard, we need to build on the important successes achieved by the mechanisms in relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“Such consideration should include the securing of accurate information on the origin, volume and nature of small arms and light weapons in the possession of ex-combatants and the civilian population. More accurate and comprehensive data collection is important for the success of the disarmament phase of any DDRR programme. Such programmes should also include clear guidelines for the disposal and destruction of weapons, in order to consolidate peace and to prevent the migration of these weapons to other regions of conflict. In this regard, the Council should pay special attention to the destruction of weapons in the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, repatriation or resettlement programme anticipated for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to preclude the access to these weapons by groups in other countries.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“We note, for example, current reports that the civilian population in Burundi is being armed despite efforts to advance the Arusha peace process. This is an example of a case in which special briefings or reports by the Secretary- General with an analysis on the spread of arms could be particularly valuable. Secondly, the Security Council should significantly improve its attention to the disarmament component of disarmament, demobilization, resettlement and reintegration (DDRR) programmes. Greater attention should be given to devising more effective programmes to ensure that peacekeeping operations respond clearly to the question of arms control.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“This reality is compelling reason for the Council to include integrally, within the framework of its assessment and decision-making, specific consideration of the role played by small arms and light weapons. We therefore hope that this debate will result in practical proposals and recommendations for the mainstreaming of small arms in the work of the Council, moving it from a tangential to a more central position in our deliberations. To this end, I wish to offer the following perspectives. First, the Secretary-General should be encouraged to include an analysis on the proliferation of small arms in his reports to the Security Council on specific conflict situations, identifying sources of supply and financing for these weapons where possible.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“When it last considered this item, on 24 September 1999, the Council acknowledged the destabilizing accumulation of small arms as a contributing factor in the intensity and duration of armed conflict and in the undermining of peace agreements, complicating peace-building efforts and increasing the vulnerability of civilians to the indiscriminate use of these weapons in both conflict and post-conflict situations. The Council also expressed particular concern at the humanitarian impact and socio-economic implications of the excessive accumulation and transfer of small arms and light weapons. Since that debate, new situations have arisen that have served to further substantiate these concerns.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“The Programme of Action adopted by the Conference can be seen as the first significant initiative of the international community as a whole to map out a comprehensive set of measures for national, regional and international action to prevent, combat and eradicate the illegal trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects. The Security Council must build on that momentum. There can be no doubt that the ready availability of small arms and light weapons has undermined the efforts of the Security Council to achieve many of its objectives.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“Particularly disturbing is the fact that the victims of small-arms violence are increasingly from the most vulnerable sectors of society, especially women and children. Today's open debate, which follows the recent conclusion of the United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, under the leadership of Ambassador Camilo Reyes Rodriguez of Colombia, is, in our View, very appropriate. We also express our appreciation to the Secretary-General and to the Department for Disarmament Affairs for their exhaustive efforts to keep this issue before the international community. In that context, we thank the Secretary-General for his presence here today and for his valuable introduction to our debate.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“The spread and use of those weapons has contributed significantly to the escalation and perpetuation of violence in conflict and post-conflict areas; it has brought more pervasive violation of human rights and erosion of social justice and has expanded the threat both to personal security and to the stability of States. The escalation in the level of violence that has accompanied the increase in the use of small arms and light weapons and its linkage to the illicit drug trade now pose a formidable challenge to the economic and social development of many countries. There is no question that the greatest injury and loss of human life result from those weapons, most often within the context of national or regional conflicts.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“Mr. President, allow me on behalf of the Jamaican delegation to welcome you, the Foreign Minister of Colombia, most warmly. My delegation is certain that under your guidance this important debate will be extremely useful in seeking to meet the objectives you have outlined. We are particularly grateful that the Colombian presidency has provided an opportunity for non-members of the Council to participate in this discussion, as we believe that the Security Council can only benefit from exploring new approaches to a subject that affects all aspects of its mandate related to the maintenance of international peace and security. The increased attention of the international community to the issue of small arms is both timely and welcome.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“In this regard, we must heed the appeals made to the Council by Mr. Ramos-Horta. The continued support of the international community for the people of East Timor is crucial to the cementing of the substantial gains already made and to future sustainable growth in East Timor. We also agree with Mr. Ramos-Horta that excellent relations with other countries in the region will be East Timor's best defence. In conclusion, Jamaica salutes the people of East Timor in their long, long struggle for self- determination, and we look forward to welcoming East Timor into the family of nations after independence early next year. We also pay tribute to the men and women of UNTAET, under the dynamic leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source
“We agree with the Secretary-General that the substantial strength of the United Nations civilian police should be maintained until East Timor police are fully trained and deployed. We also agree with the Secretary-General's assessment of the security situation in East Timor. We share his view that the militia groups will continue to pose a threat both to the internal stability of East Timor and to the well-being and security of refugees remaining in West Timor. We therefore support the need for a continued United Nations force, the size of which has to be determined in close coordination with the elected representatives of the East Timorese people so that we can maintain a secure environment. We feel it is important that the military presence be proportionate to the security risks and threats to the territory.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source
“Our exit strategy depends a great deal on the progress in capacity-building, especially in the areas of the police, the justice system, institutional capacity and the long-term security of East Timor. We look forward to discussing the recommendations of the working group on post- UNTAET planning and the recommendations of the integrated mission task force. We note the recommendations in the Secretary-General's report and welcome the proposed inclusion of a human rights component in the successor mission. We would also like to emphasize the importance we attach to the development and training of the East Timor Police Service, and we encourage UNTAET to work urgently towards achieving the targets set for December 2001 and April 2003.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source
“We urge the Government of Indonesia to take steps to implement the section of the memorandum pertaining to the transfer of persons for the purpose of prosecution. In regard to the exit strategy, it is clear that a lot more needs to be done in East Timor and that the impact of many of the initiatives taken by UNTAET can be evaluated only in the long term. In this regard, the Secretary-General's report due in October will be an important contribution to the evaluation by the Council. We must therefore carefully consider the timing and impact of the reduction of the international presence in East Timor. East Timor, after all, constitutes a unique experiment for the United Nations. We are all agreed that after independence, East Timor will still require the assistance of the international community.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source
“We commend the Indonesian Government for its cooperation in the registration of refugees in West Timor, and we look forward to the findings of the inter- agency security assessment mission, which visited West Timor from the 6 to 14 July. We again encourage the Government of Indonesia to implement all the measures called for in resolution 1319 (2000) in order to create a more secure environment for the return of United Nations staff to West Timor. My delegation cannot forget the murder of the staff of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees last September. We attach importance to the implementation of the memorandum of understanding on cooperation in legal, judicial and human rights matters.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source
“The long- term benefits expected to accrue from this agreement, along with the strong economic growth referred to in the Secretary-General's report, augur well for East Timor's economic viability and sustainability. The assistance of United Nations agencies such as the United Nations Development Programme and of international financial institutions and their future collaboration on development plans will also be crucial in contributing to the economic growth of East Timor and in creating an enabling environment for investment. The refugee situation remains of concern to us, as do incidents of militia activity in West Timor.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source
“Developing a strong and effective police force and improvement of the judicial system are also objectives important to addressing the security situation and the overall maintenance of law and order. We note the progress that has been made so far in the transfer of authority to the East Timorese. In particular, we are pleased that efforts have been made to ensure gender balance at the different levels of the East Timorese Administration and that women constitute some 27 percent of candidates on the national list of parties. We hope that these initiatives will also result in a substantial number of women being elected to the Constituent Assembly. On the East Timor economy, we view the signing of the Timor Sea Arrangement as an important development in the Timorization process.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source
“We wish to stress the importance of finding common ground with regard to the drafting of the constitution and the need for those intimately involved to work in a spirit of cooperation and compromise. We also anticipate a renewed focus on economic and social development and reconstruction during this period. Secondly, with regard to capacity-building, the Secretary-General's report details the substantial progress that has been made in the areas of finance, the economy, education and the social services. We are particularly interested in the progress made in the area of justice and reconciliation. The National Council's finalization and endorsement of a regulation establishing a Truth, Reception and Reconciliation Commission is a welcome development.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source
“We are optimistic that, with the special preparations to ensure public safety, the community policing activities and the apparent commitment of the people of East Timor to this process, the elections will be conducted with fairness, with wide participation and in an environment of calm and stability. We look forward to the establishment of the Constituent Assembly after elections and to its important work on the constitution. We hope that the wide participation encouraged during the election campaign and the involvement of the population in the decision-making process will also be an essential part of the second stage of the political process.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source
“First, on the preparations for elections and independence, the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) has made excellent progress in the registration of political parties and the residents of East Timor. We are pleased that the election campaign has been peacefully launched and that deadlines for registration on other activities have been met. The fact that no party is basing its campaign appeal on regional or ethnic affiliations is encouraging, as is a commitment of the parties to conducting themselves in a peacefully and mutually respectful fashion and to defending multi-party democracy.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source
“My delegation wishes to welcome the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, and Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, member of the Transitional Cabinet of East Timor responsible for Foreign Affairs. We thank them for their important contribution to the Council's consideration of the situation in East Timor. The Security Council must now focus on developments in the territory, the preparation for elections on 30 August, progress made in capacity- building and the exit strategy of the United Nations. In this regard, we are grateful for the update provided on each of these areas in the Secretary-General's report, and I wish to comment in turn on these issues.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source