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“Turning more specifically to the issue of conflict in Africa, regional institutions are firmly committed to seeking political situations with, of course, the irreplaceable assistance of the United Nations. Thus, in Angola, Burundi and the Great Lakes region, for example, there are encouraging prospects, and those countries may soon regain the joy of stability, peace and development. The role of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in maintaining peace and stability is well known, and is recognized even here in the Security Council. Here, the most eloquent case is that of Sierra Leone, where elections have just been held with the support of the international community, and to its great satisfaction.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Regrettably, it has now become a ritual that whenever we discuss the situation in Africa we hear the same hackneyed descriptions: it is a poor neighbourhood on the edge of the planetary village; it is a small, forgotten spot in the world, where the worst horrors pile up one on top of the other - armed conflicts, countless refugees and displaced persons and the apocalyptic ravages of HIV/AIDS. Faced with these tragedies and their dreadful consequences - and the Africans themselves are primarily at fault - the United Nations has to reflect, together with us, on "new and innovative initiatives" - to use a favorite expression of the Secretary-General - because this could eliminate or at least significantly reduce the suffering of people in Africa.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Mr. Fall (Senegal) (spoke in French): Senegal welcomed the Security Council decision taken following its public meeting last 29 and 30 January to set up an ad hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa. The Group is fortunate to have the Permanent Representative of Mauritius as its Chairman. Sir, I should like to congratulate you warmly on assuming the presidency of the Council. We greatly appreciate your personal commitment to continue the work of your predecessors in the presidency. I should also like sincerely to thank all other Council members for doing their utmost to make the issues of Africa their mission.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“I should like to conclude by saying how moved I was by the kind words of the Chairman of the ad hoc Working Group and of the Permanent Observer of the OAU to the United Nations. I thank them, and I thank you, Mr. President, for your patience.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“The Council could also mandate its President to be in contact with the Permanent Representatives of the States that harbour illicit traffic or those in which those weapons are produced, in order to ask them to make a positive contribution to the Council's commitment to the struggle against arms trafficking. The Council could also strengthen its own operational cooperation with the agencies whose work concerns illicit trafficking. I have mentioned a few ideas that I wished to contribute to today's debate. They are not, strictly speaking, views sanctioned by the Secretariat. I wanted to take advantage of the open nature of this debate to express myself informally, freely and candidly in order to make a contribution to the debate.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“It must be noted that while the Council has adopted effective measures in order to better contribute to the implementation of the ECOWAS moratorium on small arms, further efforts must be undertaken to address the network of light-weapons sales in Africa; these should not be confined to those who use weapons for commercial or military purposes in Africa. Work must be done to identify the countries that produce weapons and the companies that sell those weapons in Africa. Also, measures must be taken to compel them to respect the arms moratorium and to respect Council resolutions. In that regard, the Council could ask the ad hoc Working Group, for example, to examine the feasibility of applying the recommendations of various United Nations expert panels on Angola, Liberia and Sierra Leone to this arms trafficking problem.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“The Council has managed to find ways and means to improve the implementation of its decisions in this regard. Nonetheless, it remains a fact that in this field there is a missing link: the fact that the recommendations, resolutions and declarations of the Council are not sufficiently implemented. Above all, there is a lack of effective coordination between the work of the Council and the work of African organizations. To give just one example, Africa has already adopted, in South Africa, a strategy on small arms and light weapons, implemented specifically in West Africa following the adoption ofthe ECOWAS moratorium on small arms.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“The measures taken to adjust these sanctions and the discussions that have taken place to find some exit strategy for sanctions have contributed a great deal to adapting the sanctions and to making them much more appropriate to their objective. But the time may have come for a much more thorough and certainly much more critical consideration by the Council of the extent to which an exit strategy for sanctions could be far better targeted. I would like to take up another question which is also on the agenda for today's discussion: the problems of small arms and light weapons and of the illegal exploitation of natural resources. These are questions to which the Council has certainly devoted a great deal of attention over the past years.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“It is obvious, for example, that consultations with the many African countries afflicted with problems of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration as they emerge from conflicts should also include development partners, such as the Bretton Woods institutions. In that regard, cooperation with the Economic and Social Council should also be central. Finally, the Council has evolved a great deal with regard to sanctions, particularly regarding Africa. Nonetheless, we must note that, with Libya, Sudan, Liberia, Somalia and Angola with respect to UNITA, Africa is undeniably the continent most affected by Security Council sanctions.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“In the same context, and still with a View to greater symbiosis between OAU and United Nations positions, the OAU decision to exclude anyone who takes power by force should be examined by the Security Council to see to what extent this principle could be applied not only to African States Members of the United Nations, but also to those from other regions. In this way, the condemnation of coups d'etat would not be selectively addressed to African countries. In order to be productive in terms of follow-up of the situations in African countries, it is desirable that such consultations should take place with the participation of Africa's development partners.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“It is no secret that when it comes to political governance, the OAU has for several years been determined to take vigorous measures to exclude anyone who has taken power by force from its organs and deliberations. It may be desirable, in this regard, that the Security Council examine ways and means of better adapting the positions of the United Nations to that fundamental principle of the OAU. It is hard to understand that heads of Government who came to power through a coup d'etat, who cannot participate in OAU deliberations, should be allowed to participate in such discussions in the United Nations.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“I would also suggest that such consultations be extended to all subregional African organizations. In the case of ECOWAS, that is already the case. But other organizations should also have such consultations, such as CENSAD, IGAD, the Economic Community of Central African States, SADC, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the Arab Maghreb Union. Such consultations with the subregional bodies that cover all of Africa would make it possible for whatever conclusions are drawn from discussions with the OAU Central Organ to become operational and to be adapted to the subregional context. They would also make it possible to reduce the risk of either divergence or contradiction between the positions of the Security Council and those of African subregional bodies.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“The second point for today's meeting relates to subregional consultations. The Council has already had a wide range of consultations with ECOWAS about the implementation of the Lome agreement on Sierra Leone. In that framework, I would like to make the following suggestions. I would like to propose the rationalization of the system of international exchanges between the Security Council and the Central Organ of the OAU for periodic discussion of questions on the agenda of the two organizations that could have an impact on peace and security in Africa. This would be in addition to the decision taken by the ad hoc Working Group to hold consultations on a regular basis with Ambassador Kebe in his capacity as permanent Observer of the OAU here in New York.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“Just recently, we held consultations with the OAU on the Democratic Republic of the Congo and on the Central African Republic in the light of the conclusions of the Khartoum meeting held by the Community of Sahel- Saharan States (CENSAD), as well as on Madagascar; the two secretariats sent a joint mission to Madagascar and participated in the Dakar negotiations and placed them under their auspices. There have also been talks on Burundi and other matters. Only yesterday, in fact, we were talking with the OAU about the timeliness of having the OAU Central Organ devote its attention to Madagascar. The same could be said for IGAD on Somalia, and for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on Madagascar and other countries of the subregion, including the Comoros.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“Not only does the Secretary-General have periodic consultations twice a year during the General Assembly here in New York and at the OAU Summit elsewhere with the Secretary-General of the OAU, but in addition the two secretariats for some years now have been establishing a framework for cooperation, accompanied by a biennial programme of work, which is implemented both by the Secretariat and the agencies of the United Nations that are in Addis Ababa. That programme of work is evaluated every two years and has constant follow-up within the Secretariat. Along the same lines, several subregional organizations have also developed relationships with the Secretariat. These include ECOWAS, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and other international organizations.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“Recently, he held particularly important discussions with the objective of seeing all the recommendations that were made in that report truly implemented. The meeting today is multifaceted. I would therefore like to briefly say a few words about some of its various aspects. As for cooperation with regional organizations and consultations with regional and subregional organizations ~ which the ad hoc Working Group is counting on - I must say that this has become current practice at the level of the Secretariat between the United Nations and the OAU and also between the United Nations and African subregional organizations.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“But the Council has displayed greater resolve to be involved in conflict prevention and settlement, and also in peacekeeping operations, as is shown by the fact that today the largest peacekeeping operation in the world is in Africa, in Sierra Leone to be more exact. The programme of work of the ad hoc Working Group presided over by Ambassador Koonjul reflects precisely the priorities and approach of the Secretariat regarding cooperation between the United Nations and African organizations. The Secretary-General, acting on the basis of the report that he submitted on the causes of conflict and the promotion of sustainable peace and development, has devoted himself during the past five years to considerably strengthening cooperation with the Organization of African Unity.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“In that respect, the contacts that you have had with the different players involved in the peace agreements - such as the Lusaka Agreement in respect of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Arusha Agreement in respect of Burundi, or the Algiers Agreement in connection with the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea - all illustrate fairly well the will of the Security Council to be involved in a positive way in conflict settlement, but also in conflict prevention. Naturally these consultations between the Security Council and African organizations have not always led to agreement between the Security Council and the different African organizations.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“The members of the Security Council therefore deserve to be commended for the work that has been accomplished. I am also delighted at the fact that during this period the Security Council has dedicated itself to strengthening bilateral cooperation between the United Nations and African organizations, be they pan- African in nature, such as the OAU, or subregional organizations.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“In that regard, the Council's visit three years in a row, precisely in the month of May, to the Great Lakes region to examine more closely the crisis in the region and try to move the various peace processes forward regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi and other countries is an illustration of this, as is the visit organized by the Council recently to Ethiopia and Eritrea, again to move the peace process forward. Lastly, I cannot fail to mention the different meetings that have been devoted to African questions, including issues not initially considered to be questions of peace and security, such as AIDS, but that, because of the magnitude of the pandemics, have a negative impact on peace and security in Africa.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“In an international environment of great pessimism, we might tend to underestimate the work of the United Nations in general and that of the Security Council, in particular regarding the positive contributions being made to solve conflicts in Africa. Since I have had the privilege both of overseeing the Secretariat services relating to the Security Council and also of being directly responsible for African questions within the Secretariat, I must say that that kind of an assessment is not only superficial but unjust. Indeed, the Council has devoted time, effort and considerable resources over the past five years in order to gain a closer understanding of African realities, their nuances and their complexities, and, above all, to try to make a contribution to lasting solutions.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“I would also like to pay a well-deserved tribute to the Permanent Representative of Mauritius, Ambassador Koonjul, the Chairman of the ad hoc Working Group on Africa, for having proposed during his presidency of the Council the establishment of such an ad hoc group, which was really a missing link in the work of the Security Council, and for having since then devoted much time and effort to making this Working Group operational. The statement that he has just made, which has painted a picture of the mission as well as the objectives and achievements ofthe Working Group that he presides over, demonstrates his commitment.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“Mr. President, may I first of all congratulate your country on the dynamism and the spirit of innovation with which it has contributed to the work of the Security Council in the year and a half that your country has served on the Council. The team of Singapore, under the leadership of Ambassador Mahbubani, has made a remarkable contribution, first of all to greater openness and interactive exchange in the work of the Security Council, but also to promoting targeted Security Council sanctions aimed at minimizing the impact on civilian populations. The organization of these consultations in May, which is an auspicious month for Africa because it marks the birth of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), is another contribution to this effort that has been developed over the past year and a half.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“On this memorable day, I should like to conclude by expressing to the East Timorese people my best wishes for success. We look forward to welcoming East Timor as a member of the great family of the United Nations.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“We also endorse the idea whereby assistance to East Timor would be the object of coordination among the various actors involved. The establishment of democratic institutions is a precondition for any sustainable development. At the same time, respect for those institutions is a sine qua non for the success of any developmental programme. That responsibility lies with the head of Government and with the people of East Timor, who, as in the past, will show the political will and the determination to achieve their legitimate aspirations. We welcome the positive evolution of the relations between East Timor and its neighbours, and we urge them to place emphasis on dialogue and cooperation for peace and stability in the region.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“To meet the numerous challenges inherent in laying the foundations of a viable State, the international community's commitment is indispensable in supporting the efforts of the East Timorese people. In that regard, my delegation welcomes the establishment of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) to contribute to the consolidation and the strengthening of a stable environment in the country. We are pleased at the outcome of the donors meeting held in Dili on 14 and 15 May 2002. To ensure the effective follow-up of development issues, my delegation believes that it would be desirable to appoint the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as a deputy special representative of the Secretary-General.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“The month of May undoubtedly represents unforgettable milestones in the history of East Timor. 5 May 1999 was a starting point for the East Timorese people's process of self-determination, while 20 May 2002 enshrines its accession to independence. This is an opportunity for my delegation to pay a well- deserved tribute to all the bilateral and multilateral actors for their critical role in ensuring the positive outcome of the situation in East Timor. We thank Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello and all the staff of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor for their tremendous contributions. Today a new era opens for East Timor in which to build an independent and prosperous nation. We all recognize that the task awaiting the new authorities is immense.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“Mr. Fall (Guinea) (spoke in French): We warmly welcome you to New York, Sir. My delegation is happy to see you presiding here at today's Council meeting as East Timor accedes to full sovereignty. The event we celebrate today is testimony to the long and heroic march of the East Timorese people towards independence. This is a time for the United Nations and the entire international community justifiably to rejoice at this historic event. The sacrifices and suffering of the people of East Timor have finally yielded success. My country, Guinea, which has always supported the struggle of the East Timorese people for recognition of its inalienable rights, welcomes this historic event and forthwith commits itself to enjoying cordial relations and mutually advantageous relations with that new State.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“My delegation notes with interest that the continuation of United Nations action in East Timor will be possible only with adequate financial means. Therefore, we hope that the General Assembly will attach particular attention to this issue in examining both the proposal to end UNTAET and the proposed budget for UNMISET for the period 1 July 2002 to 30 June 2003. Finally, my delegation fully supports the relevant observations made by the Secretary-General in his report. In particular, we endorse the establishment of the successor mission for an initial period of 12 months.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“Moreover, my delegation is convinced that the international community will remain committed to East Timor after independence to consolidate the gains already made. In that regard, we encourage continued reflection by the New York and D111 planning teams, and we support the role of the United Nations as described in chapter III of the Secretary-General's report. My delegation believes that all projects of the agencies and funds of the United Nations system should attach high priority to capacity-building, the development of human resources, the strengthening of institutions and the elaboration of consistent policies. However, we think that the development of the situation and experience in the field will enlighten us best as to possible additional action to be taken by the international community.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“We encourage them to shoulder their responsibilities with a view to facilitating the development of East Timor and to promoting security and stability in the region. With regard to the socio-economic development of East Timor, my delegation believes that bilateral and multilateral assistance remains indispensable, with a particular emphasis on education and health. Furthermore, the dual objectives set out by the Planning Commission - encouraging strong economic growth and reducing poverty - should be supported. In that regard, we hope that the donors meeting to be held in Dili on 14 and 15 May 2002 will represent an opportunity to respond positively to the financing of the national development plan, the medium-term fiscal framework and the annual budget for 2002-2003.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“My delegation welcomes the progress made in East Timor. However, in the context of the challenges that will have to be met to ensure a stable and prosperous East Timor, we should like to stress the following observations. Cooperation among the leading bodies should be encouraged. Support should be given to the actions of the Council of Ministers in the areas of justice, security, health, education, economic and social development and defence. Steps should be taken to avoid duplication between the Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation and the Reconciliation and Repatriation Liaison Team within the framework of refugee management. The various East Timorese, Indonesian and Australian parties, together with the United Nations, must continue dialogue on issues of common interest.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“Sergio Vieira de Mello as well as the entire staff of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), local elected officials and, above all, the people of East Timor. I should also like to congratulate our friend, Ambassador Kamalesh Sharma, for his nomination to the post of Special Representative of the Secretary- General. My delegation has no doubt that he will succeed in his efforts, given his outstanding qualities and his extensive experience. The establishment of the Constituent Assembly, the adoption of the Constitution and the election of Mr. Gusmao, which mark the culmination of the efforts of the people of East Timor in their struggle for independence, represent a decisive stage in the peace process and in the democratization and reconstruction of the country.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“Ten years from now, we will be able to say: it is the past." My country, Guinea, awaits with interest and enthusiasm the accession of East Timor to independence on 20 May 2002, which will also mark Mr. Gusmao's inauguration. My delegation is convinced that he will always remember the words that I have just cited. We wish him every success in the noble and delicate mission that awaits him, and we assure him of our support. East Timor's independence will be a historic event and a great victory for the United Nations, whose contribution was crucial throughout the transition process. My delegation would like to pay a well- deserved tribute to all of those who have contributed enormous efforts to achieve that success. We are thinking in particular of Mr.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“Mr. Fall (Guinea) (spoke in French): This meeting of the Council is taking place at a particularly important and encouraging time in the history of East Timor. My delegation welcomes in particular the presence of Mr. Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao and Mr. Mari Alkatiri - President-elect and Chief Minister, respectively, of East Timor - and thanks them for their very encouraging statements on the positive development of the situation in their country. Mr. Gusmao represents the conscience of a new East Timor, and that conscience is found in the words of wisdom that he expressed at the end of 1999: "I advocate dialogue, reconciliation and, once justice has been done, pardon.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“Our difficult task is therefore to persuade the parties to renounce the logic of war and their present policies, which are destructive and barren. The parties must demonstrate the political will to return to the negotiating table. That is the sole condition that can ensure security for Israel and the achievement of the legitimate political aspirations of the Palestinians. In conclusion, my delegation hopes that the efforts undertaken by the various mediators will not be in vain and that the parties will heed the many appeals that have been made for talks to resume with a View to achieving a fair and definitive peace. The Israeli and Palestinian peoples, the main victims of the conflict, truly need that peace.”
2002-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We are convinced that, if such a multinational force is to be deployed, important prerequisites must be met, in particular cooperation from both parties in establishing the best possible chances for an immediate ceasefire, thereby ensuring the success of the operation. In any case, the Security Council, acting in accordance with its Charter mandate, has all the powers necessary to implement this initiative. As the Secretary-General said recently, efforts to calm the crisis and to achieve a ceasefire must be accompanied by action on the political front. In adopting resolutions 1397 (2002), 1402 (2002) and 1403 (2002), the Security Council has clearly defined the lineaments of the peace process for the Israelis and Palestinians, in particular, and for the Middle East in general.”
2002-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515Resumption1 (2002) · source
“He recommended, inter alia, that the international community consider taking new measures that are bolder than those attempted to date. In that connection, my delegation supports his proposal to deploy a multinational force within the framework of a proactive policy to protect human life, guarantee security in the region and preserve the opportunity to relaunch the political process. My delegation feels that if this deployment, which the international community has called for so often, had been accepted sooner, it might have prevented the cycle of violence committed by all sides that continues to unfold and thus the humanitarian tragedy that has occurred in the Jenin refugee camp.”
2002-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Indeed, the more stubbornly the Israeli Defence Forces persist in their policy of occupation, the more intensely they fan the flames of hatred and violence. The logical consequence of such conduct is an increase in the number of suicide bomb attacks against innocent Israelis. These attacks, which are politically and morally unjustifiable, are in themselves detrimental to the search for a political solution to the conflict. Worse than escalation, the current situation is a tragedy that the international community must try to resolve by every means available to it. During his briefing to the Council yesterday, Secretary-General Kofi Annan shared his comprehensive vision for confronting the dangerous situation developing in the Middle East and, above all, for finding a definitive solution to the conflict.”
2002-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Mr. Fall (Guinea) (spoke in French): Despite the strong resolutions recently adopted by the Council and the numerous efforts at mediation, the situation in the Middle East continues to deteriorate. The international community is a helpless witness to the dangerous escalation of violence in the region. The Israeli army's powerful offensive in Palestinian cities has sown desolation among the besieged population, leaving in its wake destruction, arrests and violations of international humanitarian principles. The operation is characterized by the ongoing siege of President Arafat's headquarters, which has deprived him of his means to act. As we have often said, the use of force is a source of frustration and will never resolve the problem of violence.”
2002-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The Committee will have to consider this issue in depth, and my delegation will make its own modest contribution in that regard. Furthermore, we hope that the work of the Ad Hoc Committee established by General Assembly resolution 51/210 to elaborate a draft convention against international terrorism will reach a successful conclusion during its next session. We also welcome the entry into force, on 10 April, of the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism, which constitutes an important step on the part of the international community in the fight against terrorism in general. Finally, my country, aware of the urgent need to fight terrorism, will spare no effort to strengthen its domestic measures to that end. It will rely on international cooperation for achieving its objectives in that respect.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“That would enable the concerns and experiences of all to be considered, with the advantages of a comparative approach. As well, greater coordination is needed between the various organs of the United Nations and those of other organizations, particularly regional organizations. In this respect, my delegation welcomes the contacts that have been established between the Counter-Terrorism Committee and certain subregional, regional and international institutions, and we encourage such contacts to continue. The examination of the second set of reports to be submitted by Member States to the Committee will provide a good indication of the additional measures that the international community will have to adopt in the fight against terrorism.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“The study of the first reports allows us to affirm that the question of assistance remains central to our concerns. We believe that such assistance is required at the financial and technical levels. The Committee should identify sources of assistance and refer countries to them according to their needs. Since the heinous terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, nearly all countries have expressed a real desire to fight effectively against the scourge of terrorism. It would be very useful to support that determination of States with the appropriate assistance in order to help them create or improve their counter- terrorism mechanisms. As for the group of experts, it would be desirable to ensure the effective representation of all regions.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“This says much about the work already accomplished by the Committee. We welcome the Council's renewed expression of confidence in the Committee's Chairman and Vice- Chairmen in carrying out their duties. We assure them of our cooperation and support. My delegation welcomes the regularity with which Member States are informed of the Committee's work through the Chairman's briefings. This without doubt attests to the Committee's transparency in conducting its work. My delegation supports the CTC programme underway and encourages Member States to cooperate further with it. We agree with the CTC and its Chairman that a consideration of constraints related to translation services is necessary in order to advance at the desired pace.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“Mr. Fall (Guinea) (spoke in French): Mr. President, I thank your for organizing the present meeting to allow Member States to discuss, for the second time in this Chamber, the implementation of Security Council resolution 1373 (2001). This demonstrates the Council's determination to fight terrorism effectively within a concerted and coordinated framework. My delegation would also like to thank Sir Jeremy Greenstock for the encouraging information he has just communicated to the Council on the work carried out by the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC). Through him, we also extend our gratitude to the other members of the CTC and to its support staff for the volume and quality of the work completed. Sixty-two of the 143 national reports submitted have already been considered - in record time.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“It is therefore imperative that every measure be taken for the full implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions so that the possibility remains open of a final settlement of the Israeli-Arab conflict. In that connection, and in light of the statements that the Israeli and Palestinian representative made this morning during our private meetings, we feel that it is useful to suggest to the Council as well as to the co- sponsors of the peace process that they do everything they can to convince the two parties to make parallel statements in which they clearly recognize the need to implement without delay the relevant resolutions of the Council, in particular 1402 (2002).”
2002-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4510 (2002) · source
“My delegation notes with concern that if the initiatives under way do not bring about an immediate and unconditional ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli troops, the humanitarian situation, which is already a cause of concern, could worsen inexorably, ultimately with even more civilian victims. We must recognize that this situation could also bring about the full dismantling of the Palestinian Authority, and even its pure and simple destruction. For our part, we are convinced that this policy runs counter to the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people and international law. It deserves to be vigorously condemned, because its natural consequence is an increase in terrorism and the emergence of uncontrolled armed groups whose activities will be even more damaging to international security.”
2002-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4510 (2002) · source
“We nonetheless expect much from this high-level United States initiative. The private meetings held on 2 April and today have revealed a difference of opinion between the parties over the meaning of the three resolutions adopted recently. This reflects the realities on the ground. My delegation encourages the Council to institutionalize this practice of private meetings with the two representatives in order to continue examining the evolution of the positions of the parties and their compliance with their commitments. Furthermore, we believe that the situation along the Blue Line is also a source of great concern. All parties must commit themselves to respecting the Blue Line and agreed provisions. No action can justify another. There can be no doubt that the risk of escalation along the Line is real.”
2002-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4510 (2002) · source
“My delegation notes that, following several attempts to negotiate, several mediators have been unable to obtain an effective ceasefire or the withdrawal of Israeli troops. It would appear that the initiatives of the "quartet" must now be harmonized to arrive at a common strategy for action that can achieve a settlement to the crisis. In that regard, my delegation welcomes next Wednesday's meeting in Madrid of the "quartet", in which Secretary-General Kofi Annan will participate. The world today places great hope in the trip to the subregion that the United States Secretary of State, Colin Powell, has just begun. Given the seriousness of the situation and the urgency of taking measures to put an end to the escalation of violence, my delegation would have wished that this visit had begun with the parties involved.”
2002-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4510 (2002) · source
“In its efforts to lead both parties to renounce violence and occupation, the Council has worked strenuously to ensure the effective implementation of resolutions 1397 (2002), 1402 (2002) and 1403 (2002), in particular the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Palestinian cities. It is, however, in the interests of all the parties that these recent resolutions of the Council be fully implemented. Israel must abandon the intensification of its military campaign against Palestinian towns and the Palestinian Authority and stop defying the international community in general and the Security Council in particular. The isolation of Chairman Arafat and the ongoing siege of the headquarters of the Palestinian Authority must come to an end.”
2002-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4510 (2002) · source