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first: 1998-11-10
most recent: 2002-09-05
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“We look forward to hearing the views of others in this Chamber, both members and non-members of the Council, and we look forward to working in the Council to ensure that the report is properly followed up.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“As the debate proceeds and as the work continues on the details of establishing semi- permanent global sanctions monitoring structures, we will want to look at how the Afghanistan monitoring mechanism and the other monitoring mechanisms can be brought into such structures. On funding, we are looking carefully at how this can best be done. There are a number of bottom lines, I think: to ensure that, whatever is done, the monitoring mechanism is adequately and securely funded; to ensure that it can be funded quickly; and to ensure that we do not incur unnecessary expenditure. I have noted in this context what Ambassador Hume has had to say about the establishment of a trust fund. I will leave it there. I hope my statement contains the essence of the United Kingdom approach.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“The establishment of a monitoring mechanism for Afghanistan should not preclude the development of such semi-permanent global mechanisms encompassing all the monitoring regimes. We do, however, see benefit, in the Afghanistan case, in setting up a light, flexible headquarters to coordinate the work of the six teams and carry out some of the centralized tasks, as described by the Committee of Experts. We believe that the team should be established within, or closely related to, the existing sanctions team of the Department of Political Affairs. That, again, points to establishing it in New York. We hope we can move as quickly as possible to establish the monitoring mechanism.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“The first step will have to be an evaluation of what skills are required in each country - in other words, how best the United Nations can help. It is also important that the teams on the ground should have a monitoring role in addition to an advisory role. This is not just because this two-pronged approach accurately reflects the main thrust of the problem; it is also because it is one of the best ways, as we see it, to achieve a truly cooperative effort, which, as a number of speakers have already said, will be the key to ensuring the success of this enterprise. We have looked at the idea of having a central headquarters in the light of the wider debate that is going on on sanctions monitoring. As the Council is aware, there are a number of proposals on the table for establishing a centralized global monitoring mechanism for sanctions.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“It is good to see Ambassador Menkerios around the Council table again, albeit in a slightly different incarnation from last time. It is very good to have him here. We regard the Committee of Experts' report as a very thorough, very inventive and very useful document. We agree with most of the recommendations, and in particular we agree with the key recommendation that we should work towards establishing a monitoring mechanism along the lines the Panel recommended. We also agree that there is benefit in having field teams on the ground to support the efforts of the neighbouring States. We welcome the commitment of the neighbouring countries, as set out in the report, to implement sanctions and cooperate with the monitoring mechanism. I hope and believe that we will hear more of that today.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“I shall be brief, for two reasons: first, because there has already been a chance for an initial discussion of the report of the sanctions Committee, and, secondly, because one of the important functions of this meeting is to allow Council members to hear the views of neighbouring States before the Council itself moves to take action on the recommendations of the monitoring report. What I have to say today will not be exhaustive, but will, I hope, give Council members and others in this room a good feel for the way in which the United Kingdom is approaching the discussion on the report. But first, I think that congratulations are due both to Ambassador Valdivieso and to Ambassador Menkerios for the excellent work they have done.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“It is important also that this planning include provisions for a realistic exit strategy; but the United Kingdom is convinced that the international community must remain engaged in East Timor for some years beyond independence.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“We would also urge the Government of Indonesia to amend the decree promulgating the decision to establish the tribunal so that it extends also to crimes committed before the August 1999 ballot. Finally, we must look to the future. Later in the summer the Council will have an opportunity to look closely at the planning for a post-independence United Nations presence. We strongly support the decision that has been taken by the Secretariat to establish an integrated mission task force to look at this issue. Planning for the follow-on process must involve relevant branches of the Secretariat and United Nations agencies, as well as bringing in vital input from UNTAET and Dili.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“Nevertheless, we welcome the steps that have been taken by the Indonesian Attorney General to investigate fully the human rights violations and other Violations committed in East Timor following the consultation. We also welcome his intention to appeal with regard to the, frankly, derisory sentences handed down for the Atambua killings. I think Jose' Ramos- Horta's intervention amply demonstrates the feelings in East Timor about this, and I know that there are very similar concerns in the Council. Indeed, the Council will need to continue to monitor this process closely. We hope that the Indonesian Government will complete arrangements for the ad hoc human rights tribunal so that it can begin its work without delay.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned about the conditions in West Timor. This issue was an important focus of the Security Council mission last year, and the situation is no less worrying now. I would like to encourage the Indonesian Government to conduct its promised registration programme without further delay. It is most important that the refugees who choose to return should have an opportunity to register to vote in the elections. We also look forward to an early mission of the Office of the United Nations Security Coordinator to assess security conditions in West Timor. Personally, I am sorry that it has not been possible to send the mission before now, since it is a key component in terms of looking at the possibility of getting international agencies back into the West.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“It may well be that this will not be possible before the election. But we should remain cost-conscious. There is a need for the Transitional Administration to improve its management of the budget, and we have noted in particular the lack of progress in cost recovery - for example, in terms of electricity and water charges, vehicle registration and United Nations airport flight charges. We understand, for example, that in the last 12 months about $10 million worth of electricity has effectively been given away because electricity metres have not been installed. It would be very interesting to hear from Mr. Annabi whether consideration has been given to alternative charging structures in the interim, such as, for example, a flat-rate electricity charge for households.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary-General Annabi for a very useful briefing. It is particularly good to see here today Xanana Gusmao and Jose Ramos-Horta. For my delegation, it has been particularly useful to hear at first hand their assessment of the preparations for the elections in East Timor and for independence. I should also, at this stage, associate myself with the remarks that will be made later in the debate by the representative of Sweden on behalf of the European Union. We very much welcome the Secretary-General's report. We agree with his assessment that the security situation remains uncertain. The military presence of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) should therefore remain at its current level until a security assessment shows that downsizing is feasible.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“But I want to conclude with a word of support from the United Kingdom with regard to what Mr. Petritsch said about the question of bringing International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) indictees to trial. That is a crucially important element, and when the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was here earlier this month I made the same point to him then. I know that he took it on board. The more cooperation can be extended to the ICTY, the quicker the trials can begin; and the quicker all the indictees find their way to The Hague, the better it will be for us all.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“In particular, the issue of military relations between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Republika Srpska must become fully transparent. It is also essential that the High Representative should continue to engage President Kostunica in the process of Dayton implementation. The next step must be the signature of the State-level agreement between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Bosnia. I have deliberately avoided making a full statement, partly because it is our hope that this meeting will be interactive in character, because that it is the way these things are most useful, but partly also because the representative of Sweden will be speaking later today on behalf of the European Union, and my delegation fully associates itself with what the representative of Sweden will say in his presidency capacity.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“But at the same time, it will also be important to reach out to the Bosnian Croat community. Again, it would be very helpful to know whether the High Representative has any particular ideas on this sort of outreach effort which he would wish to share with us today. We would also encourage the Office of the High Representative to work closely with other regional Governments, particularly the Government in Zagreb, in this area. Several delegations around the table have mentioned the special agreement between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Republika Srpska. It is very important that any further details in the annexes to that agreement, which have yet to be completed, should be approved by the High Representative.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“What the High Representative has said about increased refugee return is also a very good sign, and it is a particularly good sign that returns are beginning to take place in areas such as Srebrenica. But more progress is needed in that area, and I would welcome the High Representative's views on what more might be done to get the refugees back. That is only one of the further tough challenges ahead, particularly for the State-level Government. The first of those further challenges will be the passing of a new elections law. The initial signs in that area look promising, and we must all make every effort to build on the progress that has been made so far. We also support the High Representative's general approach, including his removal of Mr. Jelavic, which should target the troublemakers and the Bosnian Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ).”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“Petritsch was with us last, there have been a number of significant achievements, and we congratulate him on those, particularly the implementation of the Brussels Peace Implementation Council commitments. The work of his office is clearly making an impact, and I would very much like to support his sentiment, expressed earlier today, that we must finish the job and finish it properly. As Mr. Petritsch said, four months on from the November general elections, we now have new and moderate Governments in place at State level and in both entities. This is a very significant achievement. We also very much welcome the progress on the communications regulatory agency, the State court and the independent judicial commission.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“Mr. Foreign Minister, it is very good to see you in the Chair again and a great honour to have you here. Before welcoming the High Representative, I should also like to welcome the new Permanent Representatives of Tunisia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The United Kingdom delegation looks forward to working with them closely in the future. I must also apologize to Mr. Petritsch for not being able to be here for his briefing, but life is getting like that at the United Nations and in the Security Council these days. I have nevertheless had a full account, and I want to underline that we regard the briefing today as a very important contribution. I think it is noticeable that since Mr.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“In conclusion, the United Kingdom welcomes the adoption of Security Council resolution 1336 (2001), extending the Mechanism's mandate for a further three months. We call on members of the Mechanism to use this time to probe further into all aspects of sanctions- busting. It is important in this context to identify specific instances of possible sanctions violations. The Mechanism must leave no stone unturned to focus the international spotlight on the dark and murky world of sanctions-busting.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“The United Kingdom will look very seriously at any hint that United Kingdom citizens and companies might be involved in violating sanctions, and will investigate fully where necessary. We would urge other Member States to do the same and to ensure that violation of United Nations sanctions is a criminal offence in their domestic legislation. We are alarmed by the malign role played by individuals such as Victor Bout in the illicit arms- supply chain. His name, for one, seems to crop up again and again. We call on the Governments of all Member States to ensure that their territory is not being used as a base for the operations of such people. As I have said before around this table, there should be no sanctuary for sanctions-busters.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“We also fully support the Mechanism's recommendations that the sanctions Committee should continually update the list of senior UNITA officials and adult family members. It goes without saying that for this measure to be effective, it will be necessary for the Government of Angola to provide regular information to the Committee, to expand the list and to remove the names of those who appear on the list but have committed themselves to the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol. As others have said, the report usefully identifies a number of individuals and companies involved in sanctions violations, and a number of countries from whose territories such violations are taking place.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“We note the Mechanism's recommendation that a continuous system of sanctions monitoring should be in place. We would support the creation of a dedicated capacity within the United Nations Secretariat to assist the sanctions committees and the Security Council in their work to ensure maximum effectiveness and implementation of sanctions. If there is to be a permanent monitoring mechanism, as Ambassador Levitte has suggested, it is vital that it should be properly resourced and staffed, with expertise in monitoring, implementation and enforcement. We have put forward proposals for the creation of a database of alleged sanctions violations and a database of experts who can advise the Secretariat on all aspects of sanctions, including the specific areas I have just mentioned.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“The Mechanism has worked hard and methodically over the past few months to produce a detailed document. Its findings on continuing violations of the United Nations sanctions against UNITA are extremely disturbing. The United Kingdom greatly welcomes the Mechanism's endorsement of a concept of a global certification scheme for rough diamonds. Let me emphasize our strong support for last year's General Assembly resolution on conflict diamonds, which the United Kingdom co-sponsored, and our commitment to participating fully in international efforts to take this important work forward as a matter of priority. We want to see a simple, workable international framework in place at an early date, one which protects the legitimate diamond trade and enhances its reputation while dealing a deathblow to the illicit trade.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“More effective sanctions must be an important element ofa solution. The pressure on Savimbi must be maintained. But there is also much to do in terms of development, governance and dialogue among the people of Angola. We very much welcome the initiative taken by the Secretary-General in asking Mr. Ibrahim Gambari, his Special Adviser for Africa, to take a special interest in the situation in Angola. We call on all parties to the conflict to make every effort to assist him in his task. We look forward in particular to Mr. Gambari's next visit to Luanda later in the year, and we hope he will have a warm, fruitful and open- minded reception. The remainder of my statement will focus on sanctions and the report of the Monitoring Mechanism. The United Kingdom very much welcomes the report.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“It is extremely good to see you here today, Mr. President. A welcome also goes to the members of the Monitoring Mechanism, and thanks go to Ambassador Ryan for his very useful and comprehensive introduction to the debate. It is right that the Council should be having this open debate today. The length ofthe speakers list alone testifies to the growing interest in the situation in Angola both in and outside the Council. As the representative of Sweden will say later in the debate on behalf of the European Union - a statement that we fully support and subscribe to - we are all anxious to see a lasting peace in Angola and an end to the dire humanitarian and economic situation in the country, which itself has caused horrendous suffering and has contributed to instability in the whole region.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“And though the funding aspects are not necessary considerations for this Council, for the sake of the East Timorese people and for the sake of the United Nations itself, we must get it right.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265 (2001) · source
“President, we must look to the future. It is clear to us that the newly independent East Timor will continue to need extensive international support. We welcome the intention to start planning for a follow-on operation now. The East Timorese are and should be fully engaged in this process. We look forward to receiving the detailed plans promised by the Special Representative as soon as possible, and to a further report from the Secretary- General later in the year. We have the time and opportunity to think carefully about how UNTAET should evolve from its present state to a new operation that will assist the East Timorese people to assume their rightful place in the community of nations in safety and security. That, as the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme has said, is a real challenge.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265 (2001) · source
“This problem must now be properly addressed, not only because it has direct implications for the security of East Timor and the future structure of the United Nations presence in the territory, but also on the obvious grounds of pressing humanitarian need. The successful "come and see" visit programme over Christmas was encouraging, and we hope it will lead to an increase in spontaneous returns. But more must be done. We urge the Government of Indonesia to take steps to implement resolution 1319 (2000) in full and without delay, to complete the planned registration process and to facilitate the return of those refugees who want to go home to East Timor. Further delay would mean that the refugees would remain disenfranchised, which would have serious implications for the coming elections. As you have reminded us, Mr.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265 (2001) · source
“Ramos-Horta have said, a stable border is one of the keys to East Timor's future. That is why we agree that, despite the improvements reported to us today, there should be no downsizing of the UNTAET military component at this stage, and that is also why we believe that a significant United Nations military presence is likely to be necessary for some time into the future. But it is no good simply saying that security measures must continue. Real progress has to be made in reducing the security threat. That the militias are still active in the camps in West Timor is appalling. No less worrying is the fact that large numbers of genuine refugees continue to live in such difficult conditions in the camps and are subject to serious intimidation, as the Security Council mission saw for itself.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265 (2001) · source
“The Special Representative has appealed for international assistance to help build the judicial sector. I would be grateful for any more detailed update he might wish to give us on the response to that appeal. And, as the President of the General Assembly has said, to complement the investigation and trial of serious crimes there must be a determined process of national reconciliation within East Timor, behind which the whole of Timorese society must stand together. Again, I should be grateful to hear from the Special Representative, and perhaps Mr. Ramos-Horta, how that process is maturing. Another problem faced by East Timor is the tangible security threat that continues to exist on its border. As the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Mr.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265 (2001) · source
“When I travelled with the Security Council mission to East Timor and Indonesia last year, I was concerned at the rate of progress in building a judicial system. As Sergio Vieira de Mello has reported, some useful progress has since been made in bringing to justice those responsible for crimes against humanity. It is particularly encouraging that this week saw the first successful prosecution by an international court in East Timor for the violence that surrounded the 1999 popular consultation. But more needs to be done by UNTAET and Indonesia to ensure that the judicial process remains credible and effective. UNTAET and the international community as a whole must think through the timelines for the judicial process, which cannot be allowed to drag on endlessly.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265 (2001) · source
“This is relevant in the context of Jose Ramos-Horta's statement. Is the process effective in terms of building skills and competencies, rather than just filling offices? Political skills will also be crucial. East Timor will shortly become the first newly independent country of the new millennium. It is important that it become a shining example to the rest of the world. As we have seen in Jose Ramos-Horta's statement today, the territory is well endowed with political leaders. But we also need to get the political and constitutional structures right. First, the process leading up to elections must be inclusive and transparent; and discussions on the terms of the new constitution should involve a full range of representatives from all sectors of society. But if it is to move forward, East Timor must also deal with its past.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265 (2001) · source
“But we also have to recognize that although the process of building a new State is not a simple one, precision will be needed soon. Whatever the exact timetable proves to be, independence by the end of the year means that the time to complete the job is short. So it is vital that the next six months should see a continued delegation of authority to the East Timorese. This must be accompanied by a real effort to transfer skills to them through development and training, so that they can be fully prepared for the administration of an independent State. This will be one part of a wider effort to build capacity in East Timor, which must become UNTAET's priority in the next months. On this point, I would be grateful for Mr. Vieira de Mello's assessment of the success of Timorization in qualitative rather than quantitative terms.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265 (2001) · source
“The statements of the Special Representative and the President ofthe General Assembly implicitly recognized that fact. Although Mr. Rohland from the World Bank told us that the reconstruction programme in East Timor was the quickest ever, it was not quick enough. Realistically, we are unlikely to be able to deliver everything for which the East Timorese people might hope. But the international community must do better in improving the delivery of the resources that are available. It is a good thing that the World Bank intends to draw out the main lessons of the Timor experience. I hope we will all learn them well. I was also grateful for the information given by the Special Representative and Mr. Ramos-Horta on the timetable for elections and independence. The East Timorese are understandably impatient to strike out on their own.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265 (2001) · source
“For all this and more, we owe a vote of thanks to the Special Representative and to his staff for their remarkable work in such difficult conditions. We should also remember the enormously valuable work done by the International Force, East Timor (INTERFET) in re-establishing security in the territory. This is all the more important, since I gather that today is Australia Day. I understand that Lt. Gen. Peter Cosgrove, the former Commander of INTERFET, has been named Australian of the Year, and frankly, nobody is more deserving of such an honour. But congratulations should not lead to complacency. For there is an enormous amount still to do, both before the transition to independence in East Timor and afterwards. East Timorese expectations are not being realized in a number of areas, including infrastructural improvements.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265 (2001) · source
“The Secretary-General's report shows that an enormous amount has been achieved in a relatively short period of time. But, Mr. President, as you have said, the priority now must be to look to the future. It is particularly noteworthy that recent months have seen a real effort to accelerate the transfer of authority to the East Timorese. The process of Timorization was not envisaged when the Security Council adopted resolution 1272 (1999); it was, frankly, an act of great vision and imagination on the part of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. And it seems to be working well. In the United Kingdom's View, the establishment of the National Council not only is important in terms of accountability and legitimacy, but it is also a crucial contribution to capacity-building for self-government in East Timor.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265 (2001) · source
“Mr. President, thank you in particular for bringing together such a galaxy of talent today-not only our distinguished briefers, to whom I am most grateful for their useful and insightful contributions, but also the public gallery. It is a great pleasure to have the public gallery with us today. I would like to join others in expressing my delegation's condolences to the Governments of India and Pakistan on the recent earthquake. In recognition ofthe long list of speakers we have today, I will shorten my printed statement. I should also draw attention to the fact that the representative of Sweden will be speaking later in the debate on behalf of the European Union, and my delegation associates itself with that statement. Many of us in the Council have been closely associated with East Timor, particularly since the Agreement of 5 May 1999.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265 (2001) · source
“The quicker he realizes this and shows a commitment to the well-being of the Liberian people and regional peace, the sooner Liberia can be brought back into the international fold. The Panel deserves our warmest congratulations for a very thorough piece of work, but there is much still to do. We believe that its mandate should be extended for a further period to enable it to make further investigations into support for armed rebel groups in this region and to continue to turn the international spotlight on the dark world of sanctions busting. We hope that the current team will be willing to devote more time to this extremely important task.”
2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source
“They include a ban on Liberian rough diamonds, a ban on flights by Liberian registered aircraft, a new arms embargo, a selective travel ban on senior Liberian officials and a ban on the import of Liberian timber. We hope that those present in this Chamber will recognize the reasons why it is imperative that the Security Council should impose these measures as quickly as possible. The draft resolution makes clear that sanctions will be lifted as soon as the Council sees an end to Liberian financial and military support for the RUF in Sierra Leone and for armed rebel movements in other neighbouring countries. Ultimately, it is for President Taylor to recognize that he can no longer hide behind statements of innocence.”
2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source
“In the meantime, we hear increasing reports of Liberian support for recent attacks by the rebel movement in Guinea, which have left hundreds dead. Liberian actions are threatening the stability of the entire region. It is high time for the Security Council to act. The United States and the United Kingdom are therefore co-sponsoring a draft resolution now under negotiation in the Security Council which would impose, under Chapter VII of the Charter, a range of measures on Liberia designed to put effective pressure on President Taylor and his associates to change their ways. These measures have been carefully crafted to have minimal consequences for ordinary Liberians, while making Liberian support for the RUF more difficult.”
2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source
“The Panel has also found that the bulk of RUF diamonds are smuggled out of Sierra Leone through Liberia and that Liberian-registered aircraft are being used for illicit arms deliveries. In the light of these findings, there can no longer be a shadow of a doubt that President Taylor has callously been prolonging the conflict in Sierra Leone for personal gain. As a result, tens of thousands of innocents have been killed or maimed. This cannot be allowed to continue. The United Kingdom welcomes recent statements by President Taylor announcing his intention of halting support for the RUF and of acting on certain of the Panel's recommendations. But these overtures to the international community are, frankly, too little too late.”
2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source
“The United Kingdom will look very seriously at any hint that United Kingdom citizens and companies might be involved in violating sanctions and will investigate fully where necessary. We urge other States to do the same and to ensure that violation of United Nations sanctions is a criminal offence in their domestic legislation. We are alarmed at the malign role played by individuals such as Victor Bout in the illicit arms supply chain. We call on the Governments of all Member States to ensure that their territory is not being used as a base of operations for such people. There should be no sanctuary for sanctions busters. We note with particular concern the Panel's conclusion that Liberian President Charles Taylor is actively involved in fuelling the violence in Sierra Leone through both financial and military support.”
2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source
“On the role of arms-exporting countries, the United Kingdom urges all Member States exporting arms to make thorough checks on the proposed end use of arms exports at the time of licensing. These checks should include querying suspect end-user certificates with the countries concerned and circulating details of false end-user certificates to other countries for information. We support the Panel's recommendation for closer cooperation between the Security Council and the World Customs Organization. The Panel's report usefully identifies a number of individuals and companies involved in sanctions violations and a number of countries from whose territory such violations are taking place.”
2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source
“The steps necessary include auditing dealers, developing support systems to bring small artisanal miners into the formal diamond industry and developing transparent methods of ensuring that diamond profits are used to benefit the people of Sierra Leone. The United Kingdom would like to see a greatly enhanced capacity within the United Nations Secretariat for supporting the Council and the sanctions Committees on all aspects of sanctions, including their design, implementation, monitoring and enforcement. This could include action to profile the arms brokers and intermediaries responsible for supplying weapons to the Revolutionary United Front (RUF). We hope that the informal working group on sanctions will make recommendations to this effect.”
2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source
“In this context, let me emphasize our strong support for last year's General Assembly resolution 55/56, on conflict diamonds, which the United Kingdom co-sponsored, and our commitment to participating fully in international efforts to take this important work forward as a matter of priority. We want to see a simple, workable international framework in place at an early date. The aim of this framework should be to protect the legitimate diamond trade and enhance its reputation, while dealing a death blow to the illicit diamond trade. We support the Panel's recommendation that the Government of Sierra Leone should act to enhance the credibility of its certification regime.”
2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source
“Thank you, Mr. President, for arranging this meeting today, and thanks also to Ambassador Chowdhury for the impressive introduction that he has just given to our debate. It is a particular pleasure to see the members of the Panel of Experts sitting behind him today. The report of the Panel is welcome and thorough. Its members have worked hard and methodically over the past few months to produce a document that pulls no punches. Their findings on continuing violations of the United Nations arms and diamond embargoes on Sierra Leone are disturbing in the extreme. We strongly welcome the Panel's endorsement of the concept of a global certification scheme for rough diamonds.”
2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source
“At most Council meetings on Kosovo over the last year, my delegation, like many others e and I particularly noted the strong statement this morning by Ambassador Chowdhury - has expressed its concern over the situation of detainees and missing persons. In this connection, we strongly welcome the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Federal Cabinet's approval of a draft amnesty law. We call on the authorities there to release all Kosovar Albanian prisoners held on political grounds as soon as possible. It goes without saying that a swift conclusion to this sensitive issue would be a very important step towards reconciliation between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Kosovo. We have got a busy morning, and I will leave it there.”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“We welcome the action that the Kosovo Force (KFOR) has taken to address the problem, and I think that Under-Secretary-General Guehenno's briefing testifies to the effectiveness of that action. We also welcome the restraint shown by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Serbian forces. A lasting solution to the problems in the Presevo Valley can be achieved only through dialogue between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Serbian authorities, and representatives of the local Albanian communities. My delegation urges a start to that dialogue as soon as possible in order to bring about the earliest possible resolution of the situation.”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“As he takes up the reins, Mr. Haekkerup will have the support of a now very experienced United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) team. The tasks he faces will be as challenging as they have been over the last year and a half. Despite the honest differences of opinion to which Ambassador Holbrooke referred and of which I picked up tinges in Ambassador Gatilov's statement, it is most important that Mr. Haekkerup should know that he has the full weight of the Council behind him, because his task will continue to be very difficult. I can assure him, and the Council, that he will have the United Kingdom's full support. The security situation in the Presevo Valley and in southern Serbia continues to be of serious concern. We condemn the ongoing violent action by armed groups.”
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“Mr. Foreign Minister, it is good to see you here again guiding our deliberations, and we look forward to your able stewardship again tomorrow. I should like also at this point to thank Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for a very exhaustive and useful briefing. Ambassador Schori of Sweden will speak on behalf of the European Union later in this debate, and, since my delegation fully supports what he will say, I should like to raise only a few points during this intervention. The first point that I think we should bear in mind on this occasion is the tribute we owe to Mr. Kouchner, who left Kosovo last weekend after a stint of 18 months. His commitment has been remarkable. He has achieved a major transformation, and I would not like to let this occasion pass without reiterating the United Kingdom's thanks to him for his hard work.”
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