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“In closing, I wish to inform the Council, in my capacity as Chairperson of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1160, that the Committee has taken steps to send a formal request to KFOR to regularly provide detailed information, including that pertaining to the origin, type and quantity of weapons seized, in order to enable the Committee to pursue any possible violations. We look forward to receiving the cooperation promised by KFOR during the Security Council's mission last month.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“It is one which requires close watching by the Council. On the situation of law and order, my delegation is appreciative of the efforts of UNMIK to improve law and order and reduce crime and violence. The reports of UNMIK's recent discovery of more caches of military weapons and ammunition is something that my delegation is very concerned about. We believe that it is important that UNMIK and the Kosovo Force (KFOR) continue their disarmament efforts and their monitoring of the borders. With the consolidation of pillar I and other initiatives highlighted by Mr. Guehenno, we hope that additional progress will be made to interdict weapons.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“We have read reports of the sale of minority housing, and it has been indicated that this appears to be a guise for ethnic cleansing. We support the steps being taken by UNMIK to address this problem and welcome the draft regulation on the registration of contracts for the sale of real property in specific geographic areas of Kosovo. We hope that this regulation will halt what is perceived as unfair treatment of vulnerable communities. The conflict in the neighbouring former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia also continues to have an impact on the situation in Kosovo. Mr. Guehenno reported that some 62,000 refugees from the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia remain in Kosovo, while some 12,000 have returned to their home country. We certainly hope that this situation will be stabilized.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“Secondly, on the issue of refugee returns, we agree with the Special Representative of the Secretary- General that successful and sustainable returns require a safe and secure environment with an acceptable level of freedom of movement for returnees. They also require inter-ethnic dialogue among political and community leaders to build confidence among communities and a substantial commitment of resources by the international community. We therefore feel that reconciliation efforts must coincide with those aimed at economic reconstruction and the creation of a viable and sustainable economic basis in Kosovo. The issue of property sales is also essential in ensuring the peaceful coexistence of ethnic groups in Kosovo.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“We are therefore pleased to hear that the Contact Group is now meeting on a fortnightly basis, and we can only hope that the efforts aimed at locating missing persons and the identification of missing persons after exhumation will add to the climate of stability. We are pleased that UNMIK police are about to begin work on the exhumation of grave sites, and we urge the speedy implementation of the memorandum of understanding signed between UNMIK and the International Commission on Missing Persons to begin DNA testing on unidentified bodies. We support the work of the forensic experts, and we hope that more will be sent by those countries which are able to assist in this important work.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“My delegation also attaches importance to the development of a sound working relationship between UNMIK and the Belgrade authorities, as key to the full implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). At our briefing last month we encouraged UNMIK to continue to focus on the implementation of initiatives that would provide for greater protection of the minority communities, encourage the participation of these communities in the political process and facilitate a greater return of refugees and internally displaced persons. It is clear that the problem of missing persons continues to be an issue that causes anxiety for the people of Kosovo and one that hinders our progress towards reconciliation.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for his briefing, which has provided a useful update on the issues identified in the report on the Security Council's mission to Kosovo and Belgrade in mid-June. National reconciliation, economic reconstruction and the preparations for elections are all part of the process which we hope will lead to a stable and multi- ethnic Kosovo. In this regard, Mr. Guehenno has rightly emphasized that the activities of pillar 1 and increased cooperation between the Kosovo Force (KFOR) and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) provide a basis for improving law and order and security for all the people of Kosovo.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“We wish him all the best, and we commend him, the staff of MONUC, General Diallo and the military personnel for all the efforts that they have brought to this process.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“We in the Council must speak up for the voiceless and defend the powerless. We must continue to take action to further the process of peace. We must be firm when firmness is required. We must command respect for and compliance with our decisions. We have done much, but we can and should do more for peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We speak of the window of opportunity for peace, but if the parties fail to act now and take full advantage of it, the window could be slammed shut. They must seize the time and act now and give peace a chance. In conclusion, I wish to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the indefatigable efforts and the diplomatic skills of Ambassador Kamel Morjane. He has set an example for us in the international community of an international civil servant who has worked hard in the cause of peace.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“As my delegation has indicated in the past and again today, we believe that the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo cannot be resolved without taking into consideration the security of its neighbours, particularly those to the East. We have also stated that, for there to be any prospect for long-term sustainable peace, an international conference on the Great Lakes region to address issues of long-term regional security, economic and development issues and regional political cooperation must be held. We believe that preparations for such a conference should begin now, and in this regard, we would support the View expressed by the Permanent Representative of Singapore, who suggested that an interdisciplinary mission could be mounted by the Secretariat in preparation for such a conference.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) aptly reaffirms the importance of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and in peace-building. It also stresses the importance of measures that support women's peace initiatives and indigenous processes for conflict resolution and that involve women in all of the implementation mechanisms of peace agreements. We believe that lessons can be learned from experiences in other conflict-torn regions in which women have taken the lead in conflict resolution and reconciliation. One concrete success has been the holding of peace tables and we believe that one could be held, perhaps in Kisangani, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Fund for Women and the Division for the Advancement of Women. This could serve not only as an example, but also as a confidence- building measure.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“To a large extent, the success or failure of the peace process could rest on the demilitarization of Kisangani. We therefore call on the Rassemblement congolais pour la democratie (RCD) in Goma to act in compliance with Security Council resolutions and we call on the supporters of the RCD-Goma to use their influence to bring about the demilitarization of Kisangani and full cooperation with MONUC and the Lusaka peace process. As we have in the past, my delegation expresses our full support for the inter-Congolese dialogue under the facilitation of Sir Ketumile Masire. While we recognize the need for reconciliation at the level of the signatories to the Lusaka Agreement, it must also be recognized that members of civil society, particularly women, have an important role in the process.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“There are also reports from the region which indicate that illegal exploitation of the resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has continued unabated and, in some areas, has actually increased. We emphasize the need for all parties to cooperate fully with the Panel of Experts. The Council must send a message that it is prepared to consider actions necessary to put an end to this exploitation. In this regard, we welcome the decision of the Government of Uganda to establish an inquiry into the conduct of its military and civilians in the illegal exploitation of these resources. It is important that this inquiry be carried out with utmost transparency. My delegation wishes to recall that the Security Council demanded, in resolution 1304 (2000), that Kisangani be completely demilitarized.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“Also of concern to my delegation are the reports of gross human rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian law throughout many areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly in the eastern region. What is even more disturbing is that the perpetrators of these abuses show scant regard for the humanitarian needs of the civilians in areas under their control. Furthermore, the level of insecurity severely restricts the delivery of aid to relieve the suffering of the population in these areas. These abuses cannot go unpunished and the perpetrators must understand that the international community is determined to put an end to impunity.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“This is absolutely deplorable and must be brought to an end immediately. In this regard, my delegation would like to hear from Mr. Morjane as to whether there has been any discernible compliance with resolution 1341 (2001). Another factor affecting the peace process is the lack of freedom of movement. In this regard, we believe that the Congo and Ubangi Rivers must be opened to commercial traffic without further delay. This will require the full cooperation of the parties in control of the regions through which the rivers pass. The economic benefits are obvious to everyone, but it is also important to confidence-building and reconciliation among the protagonists.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“The Security Council, in resolution 1341 (2001) of 22 February 2001, urged all parties to the conflict to cooperate with MONUC in preparing and implementing the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, repatriation or resettlement plans. Unfortunately, there are a number of recent, ominous reports that are very troubling. Not the least of these suggests that support for the armed groups, rather than being phased out, has intensified in recent weeks. It would appear that the sponsors of these groups are facilitating a build-up of these forces that would prolong their control of the territories they now occupy. Equally troubling is a report that suggests that they are supporting the forced recruitment of civilians, including children, for the military forces of the armed groups.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“This assessment could lead to the implementation of an effective disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, repatriation or resettlement programme, with the assistance of the international community. Success with this group would be a catalyst for others to voluntarily join the programme. My delegation supports the enhancement of MONUC's role to facilitate this process. Future political developments in Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda will significantly affect the future of the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, repatriation or resettlement programme. Those three countries have important roles in ensuring the success of such a programme.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“We believe that it is essential if the third phase of the deployment of MONUC is to be realized and if MONUC is to be enabled to carry out its assigned mandate. The disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, repatriation or resettlement programme is perhaps the most important issue with respect to the region's security. It is one of the major challenges facing the Lusaka peace process and an effective strategy to deal with the so-called negative forces. In light of this, the recent invitation extended by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to carry out an assessment of the requirements for the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, repatriation or resettlement of the 3,000-plus members of the so-called negative forces, now in the two camps, should be accepted.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“We appreciate the need to satisfy the security concerns of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and of all the countries in the region. The recent Security Council mission to the region sharpened the focus of the parties to the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement on their respective responsibilities. The need for increased dialogue between the leaders of the States of the region was highlighted and we have already seen a significant increase in the dialogue, which is having a positive impact on the peace process. The role of the Joint Military Commission (JMC) has also taken on increased importance. Co-location of the JMC with MONUC is necessary in order to further develop and coordinate the withdrawal plans of all foreign troops from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“The dynamics which have resulted from certain seminal events, including the successive meetings of the Security Council with the Political Committee - culminating in the recent visit by the Security Council mission to the region - have all contributed to opening the window of opportunity that now prevails in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. However, as Ambassador Morjane has pointed out, we are not yet past the point of no return. The peace process remains fragile and it is now up to the parties themselves to take advantage of the opportunity presented to act decisively and to bring lasting peace to the region. My delegation is cognizant of the regional dimension to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and of the need for regional solutions.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“My delegation wishes to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this meeting on the situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We also wish to express our appreciation to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC), Ambassador Kamel Morjane, for his comprehensive briefing. Today's meeting allows the Council an opportunity to review developments since the establishment of MONUC. A year ago, we were not as hopeful as we are today. Indeed, the prospects for peace were dim.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“As we consider the proposals presented by various members of the Council, my delegation will be guided by the determination to improve the socio- economic conditions of the Iraqi people, while seeking to ensure that Iraq's neighbours and the region can enjoy peace, security and prosperity.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“In this regard, we call on the Government of Iraq to cooperate fully with the United Nations, to comply with Security Council resolutions and, through verification, to prove to the international community that it no longer possesses the ability to produce weapons of mass destruction. Iraq, we believe, must allow the United Nations Monitoring and Verification Commission (UNMOVIC) to carry out the tasks assigned to it. UNMOVIC stands ready to engage Iraq in the inspection and verification process. It is up to the Government of Iraq to act. Finally, we call on the Government of Iraq to abide by all relevant Security Council resolutions with respect to Kuwait. We urge Iraq to cooperate with special envoy Vorontsov on the issues of missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals and to return Kuwaiti cultural property.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“Jamaica is cognizant of the concerns expressed by States neighbouring Iraq that the changes being contemplated could cause disruptions to their economies. Their legitimate concerns must be taken into account in our deliberations. In this review many difficult issues remain to be resolved. For that reason, Jamaica would have been prepared to support a period longer than the month's extension of the oil-for-food programme adopted under resolution 1352 (2001). Nevertheless, we believe that, given the requisite political will, appropriate solutions can be found to reduce significantly the effect of sanctions on the people of Iraq, while preventing Iraq from acquiring the ability to threaten its neighbours and the international community.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“We must, however, express our regret that the Government of Iraq has not taken full advantage of the funds available in the oil-for-food programme, and that the people of Iraq are not deriving the full benefits from it. At the same time, Jamaica has consistently stated in the Council that sanctions regimes must be focused, effectively targeted and of limited duration. We have also emphasized that sanctions must be designed in such a way that the civilian population is not made to suffer for the intransigence of its leaders. For this reason, Jamaica supports the current efforts being undertaken in the Security Council to modify the sanctions regime so as to alleviate the suffering of the Iraqi people.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“Jamaica joined others in the Council to urge those countries placing those holds to ease them. While many of these holds have been removed, much more needs to be done to increase and improve the flow of goods and services to the oil industry. Jamaica also supported increased expenditure on areas critical to the socio-economic well-being of the Iraqi people, particularly in the health and education sectors, as well as the removal of all impediments to the import of goods and services earmarked for these sectors. We supported the call for expenditures targeted on Iraq's infrastructure, particularly on water and electricity. We shared the belief that the long-term damage to Iraq's development should be ameliorated.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“The Council has since taken a series of actions to improve the oil-for-food programme, in addition to removing all quota restrictions on the quantity of oil authorized under the programme, which resulted from the adoption of resolution 1284 (1999). Having removed the ceiling for oil exports, we also recognized the constraints posed by the lack of capacity inherent in the deteriorating state of the oil industry of Iraq. Jamaica, like other members of the Council, advocated an increase in the amount of money to be made available for oil spare parts and equipment. The Security Council responded favourably by increasing substantially the amount of money made available for this purpose. There remained, however, a problem with the holds placed on certain items, which made the approval of the increase in expenditure somewhat meaningless.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“Let me join others in thanking you, Mr. President, for convening this open meeting to discuss issues related to the agenda item "The situation between Iraq and Kuwait". We consider this a very important meeting, as this will allow the Security Council to take into account the views of non- members before taking decisions that all the Member States of the United Nations will have an obligation to implement. When the Council last March held an open debate on the humanitarian situation in Iraq, Council members expressed concern about the plight of the Iraqi people and welcomed the recommendations put forward at that time by the Secretary-General.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“Nevertheless, the economic situation continues to be of great concern, with high levels of unemployment, particularly among the youth, and the need to resolve issues relating to property rights, which could provide an enabling environment conducive to attracting foreign investment. It is important that these and other issues be addressed, as these problems can influence the return of refugees and displaced persons who are reluctant to return where there is no viable source of income. In conclusion, I wish to take this opportunity to express my delegation's appreciation to Mr. Hans Haekkerup, the Secretary-General's Special Representative, and to his staff, to the KFOR Commander and his staff, and to the men and women of UNMIK for the tremendous assistance provided to the mission during its stay in Kosovo.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“Emphasis was placed on the need for regular dialogue and enhanced cooperation between local women's groups and UNMIK. We are grateful for the opportunity which, at your request, Mr. President, was provided to meet with the representatives of the non-governmental organizations because of the importance that we attach to civil society and the role that they play in the reconciliation efforts. On the surface there has been improvement in Kosovo's economic situation. We saw reconstruction; we saw improved agricultural activity; we saw economic activity taking place throughout Pristina.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“With the elections approaching, these issues become even more important, and we unreservedly support the emphasis in the report on the need for multi-ethnic initiatives in the social, economic and religious areas to start building confidence between the communities. At your initiative, Mr. President, a representative group of Kosovo women's non-governmental organizations met with members of mission, and during this meeting a number of issues of concern were raised. The representatives underlined the need to involve women in peace negotiations and in the political decision- making process in accordance with resolution 1325 (2000). The importance of the international community's support for the economic empowerment of women, tackling discrimination and providing employment and equal opportunities, were identified as equally important.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“For us, it is important that all communities participate in the governance of Kosovo, as only in this way will we be able to provide full participation in the democratic institutions. One issue on which all communities again, pleaded for assistance, as they did last year, is missing persons. We believe that further progress can now be made on this issue with the use of DNA in the forensic work being carried out by UNMIK. We also wish to encourage UNMIK to continue to promote conditions conducive to the return of refugees and displaced persons and to commend them for the progress already made in this area. The report indicates that one of the greatest challenges is the promotion of multi-ethnicity. We believe that there is no simple or speedy solution to this problem.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“We were pleased to have had very fruitful discussions and we wish to thank the Commander of KFOR, Lieutenant General Thorstein Skiaker for his cooperation. We particularly appreciate the promise of detailed information on the origin, type and quantity of weapons seized. We were also informed by the UNMIK Police Commander about the quantity of weapons being seized and the attempts being made, some successfully, to disarm the population where appropriate. My delegation was pleased with the political progress being made on the preparations for elections to be held in November. We wish to reiterate the importance we attach to close collaboration between UNMIK and the authorities in Belgrade, particularly in regard to the registration and the participation of minority communities in the electoral process itself.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“My delegation views these as crucial to improving the law and order situation, especially in the light of comments that perpetrators may have had to be released from detention due to the lack of proper detention facilities. I wish to take this opportunity as the Chairperson of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1160 (1998) to draw attention to paragraphs 25 and 33 of the report (S/2001/600) and their importance to the process of maintaining law and order in Kosovo. These paragraphs highlight the discussions held between members of the mission and the Kosovo Force (KFOR) on the strengthening and monitoring of the arms embargo imposed pursuant to resolution 1160 (1998).”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“Unless the security situation of Kosovo's minority communities improves, peace and reconciliation are doomed to fail, and this will, in turn, reduce the possibility of the return to their homes of substantial numbers of refugees and displaced persons and our ability to provide sustained economic growth and sustainable development for the people of Kosovo. We were, therefore, pleased that the initiative recently undertaken by UNMIK to establish Pillar I to improve the coordination of police and justice matters is having success. In this regard, we welcome the promulgation of regulations pertaining to illegal border crossings and to the possession of illegal weapons. We wish to emphasize the appeal made by UNMIK for an increase in the number of international judges and prosecutors and for additional funds to increase detention capacity.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“As my delegation entirely supports the findings of the mission, I will only make brief comments on some issues which are of particular concern. These include the volatile security situation, efforts to enhance law enforcement, the return of refugees and the issue of missing persons and of detainees. As we were able to witness first hand, there has been considerable progress in the area of peace and security. While the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) has tried to develop a comprehensive strategy aimed at improving the quality of life for all communities, the security situation for Kosovo's minority communities, particularly the Kosovo Serbs, remains of great concern. This is particularly true of Mitrovica.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“Coming just more than a year after the first Security Council mission to Kosovo, the recent mission provided us with an opportunity to assess the critical role played by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) over the past two years in promoting peace, reconciliation and stability, and in creating viable democratic institutions. As the report indicates, the mission, in its meeting with local leaders, conveyed a strong message on the need to eschew violence and extremism and to focus on inter-ethnic reconciliation and inclusion. Our visit to Belgrade also provided an opportunity to engage with the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, to listen to their concerns and to obtain their support for progress towards a multi-ethnic Kosovo.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“Let me thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open meeting to discuss the report of the Security Council mission to Kosovo and Belgrade, which took place from 16 to 18 June 2001. I wish also to thank the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Guehenno, for his introduction of the report of the Secretary-General contained in document S/2001/565, and to say how much we appreciated that report, because it provided a very useful input during my delegation's preparations for the Security Council mission. I wish also to express my personal appreciation to you, Mr. President, for the impressive and effective leadership you provided for our short but intense mission as we sought to fulfil the terms of reference provided by the Council.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“Finally, my delegation supports the convening of a meeting of the Security Council at the ministerial level, as requested in the presidential statement contained in document S/PRST/2000/25, in order to take appropriate action in furthering the Council's role in the prevention of armed conflict.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“The high cost of peacekeeping and of reconstruction in post-conflict situations weighs heavily in favour of prevention and peace-building measures to address the root causes of deadly conflicts. Already those costs deplete the limited resources made available to the international community to meet the development needs of the least developed countries. In his report, the Secretary- General confirms the view that although poverty by itself is not a root cause of violent conflict, poverty breeds conflict, and that equitable sustainable development does indeed have an important role in preventing armed conflict. The Secretary-General also reminds us that development cannot take place in conflict situations.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“Seventh, as the Secretary-General has aptly reminded us, the Security Council adopted resolution 1325 (2000), aimed at giving greater attention to gender perspectives in its conflict prevention and peace-building efforts. While some progress has been made, much needs to be done. Jamaica fully supports increased action to give full effect to resolution 1325 (2000), and we look forward to the action plan being developed by the Secretary-General's task force on women, peace and security. We are being constantly challenged by an increasing number of deadly conflicts, which threaten international peace and security as well as the social, political and economic well-being of the global community. The ability of the international community to relieve the suffering of a vast majority of the affected is severely strained.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“In that vein, we support also the inclusion by the Security Council of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration components in United Nations peacekeeping mandates, and we urge full support for such programmes. Sixth, we support the call to address the needs of children and adolescents as a long-term conflict prevention measure, including the deployment of child- protection advisers in peacekeeping operations, and we support policies and resources that target the needs of children, including adolescents, in situations of potential conflict. Jamaica will participate fully in addressing many of those issues during the special session of the General Assembly on children, to be held in September.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“As we have stated in the past, peace-building is an important tool in conflict prevention, which may be applied before, during or after a conflict, as appropriate. Fifth, Jamaica fully supports the view that adoption by the international community of measures to prevent the misuse and illicit transfer of small arms is of great importance in the prevention of armed conflicts. In that context, we support efforts to address the problems caused by the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, and we look forward to meaningful action being taken at the United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in all its Aspects, to be held in July.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“The issue of the Secretariat's capacity and resource base must be addressed by the relevant bodies, and the Secretary-General's request for a United- Nations-system-wide policy and analysis unit must be considered as a matter of priority. Early warning is a prerequisite for effective conflict prevention, and the Secretariat must have the capacity to carry out its responsibilities in that regard. Third, Jamaica supports discussion in the Council on the use of preventive deployments before the onset of conflicts and the employment of such a strategy where appropriate. Where such missions have been used in the past, the United Nations has demonstrated success in preventing armed conflicts. Fourth, we support the view that the Security Council should include peace-building components within peacekeeping operations.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“Second, Jamaica supports the steps proposed by the Secretary-General to enhance his traditional preventive role with respect to: the increased use of United Nations interdisciplinary fact-finding and confidence-building missions; to develop regional prevention strategies with regional partners and appropriate United Nations organs and agencies, including the possibility of establishing liaison offices with regional organizations; to use eminent persons for advice and action in support of preventing and resolving armed conflicts; and to improve the capacity and resource base for preventive action in the Secretariat.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“It is imperative that the Secretary-General tell the Council what it needs to know so that the Council can formulate meaningful and effective responses. Working in tandem or in cooperation with regional and subregional organizations in preparing those reports will enable us to benefit from those organizations' unique perspectives. We also support the idea of the Security Council considering the use of multidisciplinary expert support in its fact-finding missions to potential conflict areas and the establishment of new mechanisms for discussing conflict prevention measures on the basis of the reports of the Secretary-General and of the missions.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“The Secretary-General has urged us to demonstrate the political will necessary to assume our responsibilities in support of the United Nations in carrying out effective preventive action. While it is not possible for me to dwell in great detail on the recommendations contained in the report, I will highlight those that relate directly to the premise that the Security Council has a key role to play in the prevention of armed conflict. First, the Secretary-General's stated intention to provide periodic regional or subregional reports to the Security Council on threats to international peace and security and to provide suggestions with respect to how these threats might be addressed by the Council is an important first step in the process.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“Yet we are left to answer the questions posed by the Secretary-General: Why is conflict prevention still so seldom practised, and why do we so often fail when there is a clear potential for a preventive strategy to succeed? It is my delegation's hope that the result of today's debate and the debate to follow in the General Assembly will support the realization of the goal of prevention as the rule rather than the exception throughout the United Nations system. The report of the Secretary-General contains a number of important recommendations addressed to many parts of the United Nations system. The Security Council must give serious consideration to those recommendations specific to its responsibilities and must undertake to work in collaboration with other organs in giving effect to them.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“The Secretary-General's report upholds the principle that being proactive in dealing with potential conflicts rather than responding to conflicts after they have occurred is a core mandate of the United Nations, with the Security Council having a primary role. On a number of occasions we have examined the root causes of deadly conflicts and how they ultimately manifest themselves in the outbreak of war, causing death, suffering and economic devastation. What we have not determined, however, are the means to engage the international community in meaningfully preventing these causes from turning into deadly conflicts. The experiences of Rwanda, Srebrenica and many other conflicts around the world should have provided us with the political will and the impetus for conflict prevention.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“The report not only highlights the roles of the key players in conflict prevention within the United Nations system, in particular those of the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, the Secretary-General, and United Nations funds and programmes, as well as the Bretton Woods institutions, but also appropriately identifies the important and indispensable roles of national Governments, international, regional and subregional organizations, the private sector, non-governmental organizations and other civil society actors. The report provides analyses and recommendations that should guide the Security Council in carrying out its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source