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Fernandez De Soto

lines on the record: 96
first: 2001-08-02
most recent: 2001-11-13
sittings or episodes: 6
sources: un-security-council

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“In this connection, we have taken careful note of the statement by the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the countries of the "six plus two" group, in which they express their support for the Afghans in their effort to get rid of the Taliban regime and to bring to justice the Al Qaeda network and other terrorist groups in Afghanistan. We support these objectives. We also trust - as the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom indicated - that the ousting of the Taliban regime and the reconstruction of Afghanistan will not mean reducing the international community's efforts in the global fight against terrorism. That would be a great error on our part.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“First, we wish to express our particular appreciation to the Governments of the region that have shouldered the responsibility of providing humanitarian assistance to the thousands of Afghan refugees who have fled their land in order to survive. Our special appreciation also goes to all the humanitarian workers, particularly those of the United Nations system, for their great sacrifices and valuable service in alleviating the humanitarian consequences of the actions and negligence of the Taliban regime in and outside Afghanistan. We appeal to the donor community to continue to share the responsibility of resolving this humanitarian crisis. Finally, we hope that the Security Council will continue to be part of a process of close cooperation with the regional actors.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“The Assembly is the principal source of international legitimacy, and it would therefore be advisable to have the support of all Members of the United Nations for both the temporary and, later, the more permanent solution. If we succeed in establishing a transitional Government with the characteristics mentioned, what should we expect from it? We should expect it to have the capacity to respect human rights, to meet the needs of the Afghan people, to contribute to regional and international stability and to eradicate from its territory the links with international terrorism and related activities such as the flow of illicit drugs and the trade in weapons. I would like to make a few concluding points.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“In this way, the Afghans would have to ensure the fulfilment of their own responsibilities, and the United Nations, with the direct participation of the Security Council and the General Assembly, under the coordination of the Secretary-General, would provide the necessary support for this undertaking. Hence, it is most important to define with the greatest political precision the role of the United Nations, including relevant responsibilities for the General Assembly and the Security Council. The Council would monitor political and security processes that have progressed unevenly. Council members would help to ensure that the political and security agendas are compatible and move in the same direction. For its part, the General Assembly also has its role, a role that must be reclaimed and preserved.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“Such a Government would, for a certain period, lay the groundwork for a solution that we all hope will be permanent. What should the role of the United Nations be in the search for this temporary solution? Some have suggested that our Organization should be solely responsible for carrying out this task. Others, pointing to the problematic history of Afghanistan, have even hinted that the United Nations should avoid taking any role in this country. From our own perspective, however, it would be more appropriate for our Organization to play the role of the facilitator of a process led by the various national and regional stakeholders concerned.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“It is our hope that this transitional solution will be constructed, first and foremost, on the basis of an ongoing, fluid dialogue that embraces all sectors of Afghan society. In addition, we hope that this same sort of dialogue will be maintained with respect to regional actors and the rest of the international community, including all members of the Security Council. This practice is the principal guarantee that the legitimacy, coherence and strength of decisions taken will be maintained. The process of dialogue will enable the country itself to create a broad-based, participatory, multi- ethnic coalition Government that is built from the grass roots rather than imposed from above and is fully representative of the Afghan people.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“To achieve this objective, we must continue to take decisions that contribute to a solution to the situation in Afghanistan. We trust that the numerous consultations undertaken by Mr. Brahimi and other relevant actors will provide us with guidelines on what should be our first step towards a transition effectively leading to a lasting solution. Today we have heard the specific proposals of Mr. Brahimi, which undeniably contain important components that open up a way of hope; we thank him for that. There is no doubt that the Council should examine the situation as soon as possible and adopt decisions relating to the vision and the proposals that Mr. Brahimi has presented to us today.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“I refer in particular to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1333 (2000) and 1363 (2001) on the situation in Afghanistan, whose demands the Taliban regime has systematically violated. We have witnessed the complexity of the political, humanitarian and security situation in Afghanistan and are aware of its regional and international implications. We know that the United Nations faces a challenge of unknown proportions. The decisions that we will adopt regarding the future of Afghanistan will mark the beginning of a journey along a road whose destination, at this moment, it is the obligation of the international community to help construct. Our main objective must be the preservation of international peace and security, which have been threatened by the Taliban regime.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“Mr. Fernandez de Soto (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I wish to begin by thanking Ambassador Brahimi for the information and proposals he presented today. I would like to assure him that he can count on Colombia's firm support as he undertakes a task that we all know is so inherently complicated. Colombia vigorously condemned the acts of international terrorism committed on 11 September 2001 and has joined unequivocally in the unanimous support that the Security Council has offered for the military action that is currently under way on the territory of Afghanistan. We have also acted decisively in the Council by shouldering specific responsibilities in the only current sanctions regime against international terrorism as a threat to international peace and security.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“During that meeting we noted that the recent acts of terrorism have tested existing legal structures, at the same time recognizing that the struggle against this scourge should be carried out with full respect for the rule of law, international law and human rights. Colombia would like once again to reaffirm its categorical rejection of all acts of international terrorism, whatever their origin or motivation. We would also like to join in the political commitment required to advance the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) and other measures adopted by the Security Council on this issue. My country will continue to do its utmost in this struggle.”
2001-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4413 (2001) · source
“Acting in its capacity as a country member of the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance, Colombia took part in the decision by ministers for foreign affairs within the framework of that Treaty, which classified the attacks of 11 September as an attack on all members of the Treaty. That declaration was duly conveyed to the Secretary-General of the United Nations. As a member of the Rio Group, we have worked to promote the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). Last week, that Group held a meeting of legal experts from member countries in order to consider its implementation.”
2001-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4413 (2001) · source
“We will continue to make an active contribution to the Counter-Terrorism Committee set up in accordance with resolution 1373 (2001), of which we hold one of the vice-chairmanships. We will also continue to make a resolute contribution through our chairmanship of the sanctions Committee on Afghanistan, a post that we have held since January of this year. At the regional level, we have taken an active part in the initiatives of the Organization of American States, and in that context we will shortly begin discussions on an inter-American convention against terrorism. In this same area, Colombia holds the chairmanship of the working group on financial controls recently set up by the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism.”
2001-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4413 (2001) · source
“That is why, during our presidency of the Council in August, we initiated consideration of the question of the traffick in small arms and light weapons, which concluded with the issuance of an important presidential statement. Colombia has taken significant steps to implement resolution 1373 (2001). To this end, we have embarked upon an inter-institutional endeavour involving the relevant State entities. We have introduced far-reaching criminal legislation to tackle and punish acts of terrorism, which are clearly defined and identified in our legal codes. On 30 October, we signed the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism. We hope in the near future to accede to five further conventions. Colombia will then be a State party to 10 of the 12 Conventions of which the Secretary-General is the depositary.”
2001-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4413 (2001) · source
“As the President of Colombia stated in plenary meeting in the General Assembly on Saturday, lax control of financial institutions and the existence of tax and banking havens are like giving criminals a letter of marque to continue to accumulate unlawful resources to finance death. In this context, we must not lose sight of the harmful role played by the world market in illicit drugs as a factor in the financing of violence and terror. Most of the huge sums of money generated by this activity remains in the financial markets of the consuming countries, and a large portion of it goes to the purchase of weapons and, specifically, to the financing of terrorism.”
2001-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4413 (2001) · source
“Since the Council first discussed this problem after the terrorist acts of 11 September, Colombia has, without hesitation, supported the decisions adopted by Council members. We have reaffirmed our belief that the struggle against international terrorism is the responsibility of all countries, without exception. In this regard, the success that we achieve will depend on the extent to which we can make the principle of shared responsibility effective. Colombia fully supports the approach that the Council has taken to this problem, in particular, its emphasis on the financing of acts of international terrorism. It is essential to take control of and dismantle such sources of financing.”
2001-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4413 (2001) · source
“Mr. Fernandez de Soto (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I would like first of all to convey my condolences to and express the solidarity of the Government of Colombia with the Government and the people of the United States for the regrettable event that took place today. We would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on the outstanding role being played by Jamaica in conducting the work of the Security Council for this month of November. We would also like to pay tribute to you for your wisdom in proposing this ministerial meeting of the Council, convened to discuss a crucial item on our agenda. This will certainly provide an exceptional opportunity to follow up on the measures taken by the Council in this field and to give political impetus to their implementation.”
2001-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4413 (2001) · source
“I am very proud to say that our delegation's entire team has worked hard, in close cooperation with members and with the Secretariat. I trust that whatever contribution Colombia may have The Council has thus concluded the present stage made to the specific issues that have been under ofits consideration ofthe item on its agenda. consideration will be of benefit to the cause of international peace and security which is, Without question, the principal mandate of this Council, as set out in the Charter. The meeting rose at 12.35 p.m.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“I welcome France, in particular its Permanent Representative, Ambassador Levitte, and wish them all the best in the exercise of the presidency of the Council during the month of September. I remember that when I first had the honour of presiding over the Council at the beginning of the month, we did not expect the work to be quite so intense. The weather in New York during this time was rather hot. I think it was the most humid month of the summer in New York. Today the weather is a little nicer, the forecast says that an autumn-like climate is on its way, and we hope that a more comfortable climate will also prevail within the Security Council. I am grateful to all members for their comments relating to the Colombian Mission, headed by the ambassador.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“Responding to what most delegations have said here, I believe this wrap-up exercise has also met the goals that we had set for ourselves. The comments and suggestions for the work of the Council are undoubtedly very constructive contributions. They will enhance the rigorous nature of the Council's work. We hope that these recommendations will be used to bring about a general improvement in the Council's working methods, a topic that has been of concern not only to the Council, but to the membership of our Organization as a whole. Since we anticipate no further unexpected events in the remainder of today, the last day of August, I would like to thank all of you for your cooperation and your work.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“This, for instance, is what happened with regard to the situation in the Middle East. No provision had been made for it in the agenda, but it was taken up with the appropriate sense of urgency dictated by the magnitude of the crisis in the Middle East, which is of concern to all of us. Throughout the Council's open debate and the individual statements by members, there were opportunities for each country to express its position. There were also many non-members taking the floor. I think about 37 statements were made on this topic. We agree that the lack of any outcome points ultimately to the complexity of the issue and the particulars of the situation in the Middle East. But we do hope that the Council will be able to make a unified and strong contribution to this topic of great concern for the international community.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“We have achieved this through detailed briefings to countries that are not members of the Council, by continually updating our Web page and through the willingness of all our delegates to offer replies to and cooperate with any Member of the Organization making a request. This open meeting is undoubtedly also a contribution to the goal of transparency, as many of you have indicated. Let me further point out that one of the concerns which has motivated Colombia from the outset - and this was very aptly highlighted by the United Kingdom - has been a concern for managing the time of the Council and administering its work well. Hence the importance of being rigorous in keeping to the agenda but also flexible enough to cope with unexpected situations as they arise.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“Fourthly, I would like to record my satisfaction at yesterday's interesting discussion on the report on the dialogue with the Open-ended Working Group on Security Council reform, which was presented by the ambassadors of Bangladesh, the United Kingdom and Colombia. Colombia believes in the relations between this Council and the General Assembly, particularly regarding this topic to which the Members of the United Nations attach so much importance. We, of course, agree that it is important to move forward in keeping with the dates and the programme that have been described here. I would also like to say that we have made a genuine effort here in favour of transparency of the Council's work.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“We have, of course, made enough copies for the countries that are with us today that are not members of the Council. We trust that this exercise will enhance the action of the Council and, in general, be a contribution to all United Nations bodies. Thirdly, we have taken a first step towards a comprehensive approach by the Security Council to the situation of Afghanistan. Ambassador Valdivieso has told me that a very rich and closely focussed discussion was held during the informal consultations on 29 August. The discussions dealt with the elements of a comprehensive approach to the subject that will contribute to the non-paper being prepared by the Secretariat for October. We trust that this process will further a lasting political solution.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“Following upon the open debate held on 2 August, we have adopted a presidential statement that incorporates the viewpoints of Council members and of the other Members of the United Nations who enthusiastically participated in the debate and made constructive proposals. This statement will guide the course of future positions which the Security Council will adopt on this topic. Secondly, through the Princeton Club meeting, to which most of you referred, we promoted a debate on possibilities for and difficulties in a regional approach to conflict management in Africa, with special emphasis on West Africa and the Great Lakes region. Today it is my great pleasure to give all the members of the Council, as promised, a final report that sets out the main aspects of the discussion.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“I thank the representative of the United Kingdom for his assessment of the work of the Council and, in particular, of the Colombian delegation's contribution. I will now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Colombia. I would like to thank the members of the Council for their constructive contributions and the positive attitude with which they participated in the debate on the agenda for the month of August. I also extend my thanks to the Secretariat team for their continued support throughout the month and for their professionalism. I can also say that, thanks to the cooperation of the Council members, Colombia has achieved the four main objectives that it set for itself during its exercise of the presidency. First, we have taken an important step in our consideration of the question of small arms in the Security Council.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“I thank the representative of Mauritius for his kind words addressed to my delegation. I hope that all delegations have been enjoying the Colombian coffee or, if not, that they will be able to do so in the coming days.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“I thank the representative of the Russian Federation for the kind words he has addressed to the Colombian minister, Ambassador Valdivieso and our mission.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“As President of the Council, I must point out that Colombia does not believe that this meeting is an opportunity to reiterate national positions on substantive items discussed during the month. With this brief introduction I shall now give the floor to members of the Council who have expressed a desire to speak.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“In that context, Council members may wish to refer to lessons arising from the consideration of this month's agenda as well as to procedural issues such as the conduct of the work of the month - transparency, the provisional programme and schedules - the quality and pertinence of the oral briefings presented to the Council by the Secretariat and, possibly, the contents of the report of the Security Council to the General Assembly. In addition, Council members may wish to refer to the usefulness of meetings such as the one convened this month on regional approaches to conflict management in Africa. I invite members of the Council to contribute to the discussion with brief, frank, focused and pointed statements, preferably on the issues outlined just a moment ago.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“More specifically, however, in keeping with the annex to the letter circulated by Ambassador Valdivieso, this meeting will attempt to reflect on the particular experiences of the work of the Council during the month of August that may contribute to enhancing the quality and political relevance of the work of the Council in the immediate future, and, secondly, to reaffirm monthly presidencies as interconnected and interdependent occurrences and not as isolated happenings.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I would like to remind members of the Council of the objectives and suggested issues for this meeting. Generally, this meeting will provide an unusual opportunity to access critically the ways and means used by the Security Council to fulfil its responsibility in the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“In this connection, the Security Council requests the Secretary-General to submit a report to the Council by September 2002 containing specific recommendations on ways and means in which the Council may contribute to dealing with the question ofillicit trade in small arms and light weapons in situations under its consideration, taking into account the views of Member States, recent experiences in the field and the contents of this statement." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2001/2l. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.50 am.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4362 (2001) · source
“"The Security Council requests the Secretary-General to include in his reports regarding relevant situations under consideration in the Council, analytical assessments on the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, including, to the extent possible and within available resources, the availability, stockpiling, lines of supply, brokering, transportation arrangements and financial networks for these weapons, as well as their humanitarian impact, especially on children. the "The Security Council recognizes the role of the Secretary-General in supporting the coordination of all United Nations activities to combat the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4362 (2001) · source
“This information could also be provided to Interpol's International Weapons and Explosives Tracking System (IWETS) database or any other relevant database that may be developed for this purpose. "The Security Council stresses the need for innovative strategies to address the relationship between the illicit exploitation of natural and other resources and the purchase of and trade in illegal weapons in those situations under its consideration. The Council expresses its intention to continue to consider employing effective measures to prevent the illicit exploitation of natural and other resources from fuelling those conflicts. In this regard, information on financial or other transactions fuelling the illicit flow of arms to those conflicts should be made available to the Council.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4362 (2001) · source
“The Council expresses its determination to continue to improve the efficiency of the arms embargoes imposed by the Council on a case-by-case basis, including through the establishment of specific monitoring mechanisms or similar arrangements as appropriate. The Council stresses the need to engage the relevant international organizations, non-governmental organizations, business and financial institutions and other actors at the international, regional and local levels to contribute to the implementation of arms embargoes. "The Security Council stresses the need for cooperation and sharing of information among Member States and among the different Sanctions Committees on arms traffickers who have violated arms embargoes established by the Council.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4362 (2001) · source
“To this end, the Council welcomes the publication by the Secretary-General of the Handbook on Environmentally Sound Methods of Destruction of Small Arms, Light Weapons, Ammunition and Explosives. The Council stresses the importance of incorporating, on a case-by-case basis, in the negotiation, consolidation and implementation of peace agreements, as well as in the mandates of United Nations peacekeeping operations, appropriate provisions for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex- combatants, taking into account the special needs of child soldiers. "The Security Council reiterates its call for the effective implementation of arms embargoes imposed by the Council in its relevant resolutions, and encourages Member States to provide the Sanctions Committees with available information on alleged violations of arms embargoes.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4362 (2001) · source
“"The Security Council recognizes the important role of regional and subregional organizations in providing useful information and perspectives on the regional and subregional dimensions that characterize arms flows to conflicts, and underscores the importance of regional agreements and cooperation in this regard. "The Security Council emphasizes the importance of the effective collection and control of small arms and light weapons and of their storage and destruction, as appropriate, in the context of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programmes, as well as other measures that may contribute to the effective disposal of small arms and light weapons and to prevention of their spreading to other regions.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4362 (2001) · source
“The Security Council also stresses the importance of international cooperation to enable States to identify and trace in a timely and reliable manner illicit small arms and light weapons. "The Security Council underlines the importance of practical disarmament measures in averting armed conflicts and encourages States and relevant international and regional organizations to facilitate the appropriate cooperation of civil society actors in activities related to the prevention and combating of the excessive and destabilizing accumulation of and illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons, including facilitating greater awareness and better understanding of the nature and scope of this problem.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4362 (2001) · source
“"The Security Council reaffirms the inherent right of individual or collective self- defence in accordance with Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations and, subject to the Charter, the right of each State to import, produce and retain small arms and light weapons for its self-defence and security needs. Bearing in mind the considerable volume of licit trade in small arms and light weapons, the Council underlines the vital importance of effective national regulations and controls for this trade. In this regard, arms-exporting countries should exercise the highest degree of responsibility in small arms and light weapons transactions, and all countries have the responsibility to prevent their illegal diversion and re-export, so as to stem the leakage of legal weapons to illegal markets.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4362 (2001) · source
“"The Security Council welcomes the adoption of the Programme of Action of the United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, and calls on all Member States to take the required measures to promptly implement the recommendations contained therein. The Council recognizes its responsibility in assisting in the implementation of this Programme of Action and stresses that the success of this Programme depends on the political will and efforts of Member States to implement its measures at the national, regional and global levels, as well as on the provision of international cooperation and assistance and on the follow-up agreed by the Conference, including the convening of a review conference no later than 2006.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4362 (2001) · source
“In this regard the Council welcomes recent global and regional initiatives such as the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects; the Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, their Parts and Components and Ammunition, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime; the document on small arms and light weapons adopted by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE); the resolution on small arms of the Council of Ministers of the European Union; the Bamako Declaration on an African Common Position on the Illicit Proliferation, Circulation and Trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons; and the extension of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Moratorium on the Production and Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4362 (2001) · source
“The Council expresses grave concern at the harmful impact of small arms and light weapons on civilians in situations of armed conflict, particularly on vulnerable groups such as women and children, and recalls in this regard its resolutions 1296 (2000) of 19 April 2000 and 1314 (2000) of 11 August 2000. "The Security Council further notes with satisfaction the growing awareness within the international community of the problem of the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons as a challenge that involves security, humanitarian and development dimensions.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4362 (2001) · source
“The Security Council will now resume its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf ofthe Council: "The Security Council reaffirms the statement of its President of 24 September 1999 (S/PRST/l999/28) and its resolution 1209 (1998) of 19 November 1998, and notes with grave concern that the destabilizing accumulation and uncontrolled spread of small arms and light weapons in many regions of the world increases the intensity and duration of armed conflicts, undermines the sustainability of peace agreements, impedes the success of peace- building, frustrates efforts aimed at the prevention of armed conflict, hinders considerably the provision of humanitarian assistance, and compromises the effectiveness of the Security Council in discharging its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4362 (2001) · source
“They have shown that the results of our Conference have been positive and constitute the first step in the right direction. The meeting rose at 7.05 pm.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. On the basis of today's open debate, the presidency will prepare a draft presidential statement reflecting the views expressed and will submit it for the consideration of the members of the Council during the course of the next week. I would like to express my thanks to all of the speakers who have participated in this debate, and I particularly thank them for the interest shown in this item, which I am sure we all share. I believe it has been a very enriching debate that will enable the Security Council to move forward in its work with a more comprehensive vision of the subject. Again, let me thank all participating delegations.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I thank the representative of Nigeria for his kind words addressed to me. The next and final speaker is the representative of Thailand. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I thank the representative of Bulgaria for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Nigeria. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I thank the representative of Ghana for his kind words addressed to my delegation. The next speaker is the representative of Bulgaria. I invite him to take a seat at the table and to make his statement.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Ghana. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Sierra Leone. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source