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lines on the record: 291
first: 1999-06-10
most recent: 2006-08-15
sittings or episodes: 40
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“Mr. President, I thank you and the other members of the Security Council for convening this open debate. The central question before us today is the same one we have been discussing over the past few months: In the face of the regrettable events in the Middle East, what more can we expect the Security Council to do to really assert its legitimate authority in dealing with this grave threat to international peace and security? We all agree that the record of Security Council initiatives in recent weeks has been impressive in comparison with the past practice of immobility and passivity.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“Last but not least, the Security Council must lay out a clear strategy to move ahead with new and constructive approaches, such as the initiative by Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, recently endorsed by the League of Arab States. Let me reaffirm that Brazil will strongly support any initiative decided upon by the Security Council with a view to achieving political freedom, peace, stability and prosperity for all in the Middle East.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“We believe that the Council has a special responsibility to use its tools in order to demand compliance with its decisions. We think that it is the Council's duty to call upon the representatives of Israel and Palestine to explain, at the highest possible level, what they are effectively doing to respond to the Council's demands. We believe that the Council should be directly briefed by all emissaries whose efforts the international community continues to support. We remain committed to the idea of establishing an international monitoring mechanism to help the parties implement the recommendations of the Mitchell report and the Tenet plan and support the efforts carried out on the ground by the special envoy Anthony Zinni. An international presence, with the full backing of the United Nations, seems indispensable now.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“The only possible route is respect for human rights and for the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination. The only possible instruments are those based on the legitimacy of international law. Resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) and the principle of land for peace are the points of reference for the resumption of the peace process in a negotiated settlement between the parties. A ceasefire is urgently needed, but it cannot be obtained through the expansion of illegal occupation and the use of increased armed force. No ceasefire will stand in the absence of a political framework. The practical question before us today is what should the Security Council do to further the cause of reason and peace. We think we need more active involvement of the Council on the ground.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“We are dismayed by the fact that the two parties are failing to keep the course towards a negotiated solution to the conflict and that their daily attitude towards each other seems to be designed to make that goal even more distant. The Brazilian Government reaffirms its preparedness to cooperate fully with the Security Council in the implementation of actions designed to resume the peace process and promote peaceful coexistence between Israel and a Palestinian State. We remain faithful to the aspiration of the State of Israel to exist within secure and recognized borders as well as to that of Palestine to an independent, democratic and economically viable State. No military solution can ever bring about that vision. Nor will it be achieved through the isolated efforts of any party no matter how powerful and influential it may be.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“On the contrary, it only fuels the dreadful spiral of violence and reprisals that makes the vision even more remote for everyone. We condemn the decision to isolate President Arafat and the attempts to threaten his physical integrity and demoralize his leadership over the Palestinian Authority and the Palestinian people. Any attempt to exile him from his homeland would be yet a further and a grave mistake. It cannot, and will not, be accepted by the international community. We fully understand the grievances of both Israelis and Palestinians. We all want their suffering to stop. But the disproportionate and lethal use of force by Israel as well as unacceptable acts of terrorism and suicide bombings by Palestinian militants only jeopardize even further any prospect of a lasting political settlement to the conflict in the Middle East.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“We call upon the parties to comply immediately and thoroughly with Council resolutions 1397 (2002) and 1402 (2002), especially with regard to a meaningful ceasefire. We join the international community in the call on Israel to suspend all military actions in the occupied territories, to roll back illegal occupation and settlement activities, to respect the Palestinian Authority and its leadership and to withdraw, without delay, from Palestinian cities. The threat that military escalation has brought to holy shrines of all three major monotheistic religions must stop immediately. Recent military actions against the Palestinian Authority compound in Ramallah are, at the least, deplorable. The Israeli authorities must understand that excessive use of force does not generate any sense of security for their own people.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“But if there is a single trend that we welcome and encourage in the most vivid terms, it is the growing responsiveness of the Council to the challenge before the international community at this moment. In times of despair and disappointment for so many in the Middle East, it is towards the United Nations that world public opinion looks in the hope that reason and peace will eventually prevail. It is only natural that high hopes are placed on possible action by the Security Council. We welcome the recent adoption of resolutions 1397 (2002) and 1402 (2002) and fully back their terms. But we strongly believe that the Council can certainly do more to fully assert its responsibilities in this matter. The Brazilian Government remains deeply alarmed by the growing and fast deterioration of the situation.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“Let me first congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and thank the members of the Council for convening this timely debate. The international community comes once more to this Chamber to express its sadness in the face of the horrendous events that continue to take place in the Middle East. Brazil has consistently advocated a peaceful solution to the conflict. In the face of recent events, the Brazilian Government has reiterated that position in press communiques over the past days. We also join the Rio Group in its call released yesterday for an immediate cessation of all acts of terrorism, provocation, incitement and destruction. There are definitely no positive developments on the ground in the Middle East.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“In this respect, Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia recently made a specific proposal that resonates in the spirits of all those who long for peace. The Security Council must consider how it can contribute to the full exploration of these ideas. Brazil remains prepared to take part in this effort, in any way it can, so as to help achieve the goal of political freedom, peace, stability and prosperity for all in the Middle East.”
2002-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478 (2002) · source
“As President Fernando Henrique Cardoso stated last year before the General Assembly, "Just as it supported the creation of the State of Israel, Brazil today calls for concrete measures towards the setting up of a Palestinian state that is democratic, united and economically Viable. The right of the Palestinian people to self- determination and respect for the existence of Israel as a sovereign, free and secure State are essential if the Middle East is to rebuild its future in peace. This is a moral debt owed by the United Nations. It is a task that must not be postponed." (A/56/PV.44, p. 6) We welcome all proposals aimed at fostering the peace negotiations and at providing an answer to the call made by Secretary-General Kofi Annan for a new kind of thinking and imaginative ideas.”
2002-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478 (2002) · source
“We consider that full freedom of movement for Chairman Arafat would enable both parties to start implementing, in full and without delay, the Mitchell Committee recommendations and the Tenet understandings, so as to secure a durable ceasefire. Political will must be mustered in order to resume a meaningful dialogue aimed at reaching a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement based on Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) and on the understandings reached between the parties. Since the Palestinian question was placed on the United Nations agenda, Brazil has consistently advocated a peaceful solution to the Middle East conflict.”
2002-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478 (2002) · source
“In the same vein, we also strongly deplore the excessive use of force by Israeli military forces, especially against civilian targets, including the deliberate destruction of infrastructure in the occupied Palestinian territories. We call for the lifting of the closures that are stifling the Palestinian economy. There must be no artificial preconditions of any kind for the parties to take the road back to the negotiating table. The resumption of the peace process cannot remain hostage to extremist actions. We regret the maintenance of the virtual house arrest imposed on Chairman Yasser Arafat. The Palestinian Authority plays an essential role. It is an indispensable party in the quest for peace and, as such, needs to be fully preserved, in conditions that allow it to meet its political and security commitments.”
2002-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478 (2002) · source
“First and foremost, the Council can, in clear terms, convey to both the Israeli and Palestinian leadership our collective dismay about the fact that they are failing to live up to their commitments. The belief in the possibility of a negotiated solution to the conflict must be kept alive. The Council must not fail to exert the right amount of pressure on both sides. We also encourage the establishment of a monitoring mechanism to help the parties implement the recommendations of the Mitchell report, which have been accepted but not even marginally implemented. We strongly deplore all acts of violence, and particularly the terrorist attacks and suicide bombings that continue to afflict Israeli civilians.”
2002-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478 (2002) · source
“The United Nations could certainly make a contribution to change this sad situation. For its part, the Security Council has full legitimacy - and the right tools at its disposal - to exercise its role. We would like to suggest that, to the extent possible, all periodic briefings by the Secretary- General and members of the Secretariat on the evolving situation in the Middle East be made in public S/PV.4478 meetings, without, of course, detriment to in camera discussions by the Council. What, in concrete terms, can the Security Council actually do at this juncture? How might it contribute to salvaging the peace process and restoring hope for a long-lasting solution? It can certainly do a lot.”
2002-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478 (2002) · source
“We all dream of a day when the spiral of violence will finally come to an end in the Middle East and when all peoples in the region will be able to devote their energy to the full realization of their destiny, with social justice and opportunities for all. Yet during past months, a shocked world has been following the consequences of a dreadful, vicious cycle of terrorist acts and indiscriminate reprisals. The number of dead and wounded - most of them civilians - on both sides is increasing day by day. The economic prospects are dire; a large part of the population is deprived of its basic needs. There is loss of capacity, and investments are being deflected that could foster the well-being of the people. Total mistrust is the prevailing sentiment among the parties, and that prevents them from taking bold steps towards peace.”
2002-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478 (2002) · source
“In recent years, Member States have had reason enough to be dismayed by the fact that the Council seemed unwilling, or at least reluctant, to fully take on its responsibilities with respect to one of the most pressing and deadly conflicts facing the world. We fully agree with Secretary-General Kofi Annan's View that "it is imperative for the Security Council and the wider international community to work in a concerted manner with the parties towards a just, lasting and comprehensive peaceful settlement of the conflict". (S/PV.4474, p. 3) The role of the Council needs to be strengthened in times of crisis.”
2002-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478 (2002) · source
“We welcome the fact that the Security Council is now receiving periodic briefings on the situation in the Middle East and that it has agreed to hold regular consultations on this pressing issue. We hope that closer monitoring may foster constructive and imaginative proposals for an adequate settlement of differences, bringing renewed prospects for peace and reconciliation for all peoples in the Middle East. When I last spoke to the Council, in December, I stressed precisely the point that we hoped that in the future the Security Council would be able to fully exert its responsibilities with regard to that question.”
2002-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478 (2002) · source
“I am pleased to congratulate you, Sir, on your presidency of the Security Council. Mexico has been an invaluable addition to this important body. Your delegation's active and innovative presence in the Council is in line with the best traditions of Mexico's highly regarded diplomacy and its outstanding contribution to international peace and security. This is, indeed, a timely and necessary open debate. The continuing crisis in the Middle East cannot be regarded as merely a regional issue. It concerns the international community as a whole. This is a crucial moment. This is also the appropriate place for the United Nations to express its deep regret at the death toll caused by the conflict, to reaffirm its hope that the peace process can be revitalized and to articulate specific proposals to this end.”
2002-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478 (2002) · source
“We hope that the Security Council and other organs of the United Nations will continue to give high priority to East Timor. This will require matching our words of support with resolute decisions and firm actions.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“But it will also be a moment to reflect on the complex challenges that lie ahead in terms of making the independence of East Timor work for every citizen. The international community must bear in mind that the declaration of independence is no magic wand that will turn East Timor into a full- fledged and functioning State. Now is the time to show solidarity and ensure that independence becomes more than a symbolic event to celebrate the glory of those who fought for self-determination. The celebration of the deeds of the East Timorese heroes is important, but it will be really meaningful only if the people of East Timor are given the opportunity to use their independence to attain a dignified livelihood. To that end, the assistance of the international community continues to be vital.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Anyone who deals with development issues knows that widespread poverty, high unemployment rates and the collapse of public services are an explosive mixture and a recipe for trouble. This is exactly what we must avoid at all costs, and it is why the international community as a whole must continue to provide generous support for the rehabilitation, reconstruction and development of East Timor. A mission with a mandate as broad as that of UNTAET requires a sizeable investment. It is time to protect the investment we made. We cannot afford to jeopardize the progress achieved. The day of independence will mark a new era in East Timor, the fulfilment of a legitimate aspiration of an admirable people.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“It is also important to address legal problems that might inhibit economic recovery and development, particularly the need for clear and stable legislation on property rights as well as a commercial code. The impressive growth of East Timor's gross domestic product in 2001, by 18 per cent, will be difficult to maintain in 2002. In this context, it becomes even more important to continue to put in place income-generating projects to minimize the possible adverse impact of the decrease in United Nations personnel and expenditure. In addition, it is essential to maintain the current level of public services after independence. The deterioration of such services, which include health and education, would hurt the most vulnerable and could constitute a blow to public confidence in the future State.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“With regard to the refugees, it is good news that there has been an increase in the number of repatriations. This is also a sign that the efforts of Xanana Gusmao, with a view to healing the wounds of past animosity, are bearing fruit despite reports of misinformation in the camps. Brazil appreciates the efforts of President Megawati of Indonesia to solve pending issues and build strong bilateral ties with East Timor based on friendship and mutual respect. This is crucial for the stability and development of East Timor. All these positive aspects notwithstanding, it is clear that there remain important deficiencies that must be addressed with the continued support of the international community.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“If we are to apply commonsensical lessons from our own previous experiences with United Nations peacekeeping operations, we must hope for the best of scenarios but prepare for the worst. I am confident that stability will be preserved in East Timor as the democratic process evolves and the reconciliation efforts gain momentum. However, let us ground the decisions concerning the level of the force and the duration of its presence in a clear assessment of the concrete needs of the future sovereign State of East Timor. We have witnessed important progress in the implementation of UNTAET's mandate over the last year. The election for the Assembly was a huge success that bodes well for the future of party politics and democracy in East Timor. The Constituent Assembly has made strides in its deliberations.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Given the very limited pool of professional and administrative expertise in East Timor, it is particularly important that the civilian component include the 100 key functions within the administration to guarantee continuity and ensure on-the-job training for East Timorese officials. Undoubtedly, these positions must be included in the assessed funding of the new mission. As for the military and civilian police components, their downsizing is desirable. The only factor that must guide the downsizing process, however, is the capacity of the East Timor Defence Force and the East Timor Police Service to provide external and internal security. As far as we know, despite the relative calm in East Timor, hard-line militias may still pose a long-term threat and continue to be a source of concern.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The mission of the United Nations in East Timor was not merely the creation of new State; it was, and still is, the creation of a functioning, stable and democratic State. As our Secretary-General rightly points out in his latest report, a number of difficulties facing the nascent State will require significant assistance from the international community. We must ensure a smooth transition to independence - one that preserves stability and security as well as continuity in the public administration. For that to happen, we cannot rely solely on voluntary contributions. It is necessary to secure a predictable source of funding. Brazil supports the establishment of a successor mission, as proposed by the Secretary-General, which would comprise a military component, a civilian police component and a civilian component.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“At this critical juncture, as we prepare for independence and plan for the successor mission to the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), it is important to convey a clear message to the East Timorese people. This must be a message of encouragement and unflinching support: we will not let you down, you will not be alone, your struggle for freedom was not in vain. Independence will be declared in a few months, but that will not be the end of the United Nations involvement in East Timor. It must be the beginning of a new phase in which the exercise of sovereignty by the East Timorese will have to be shored up by our cooperation and support in a vast array of critical areas.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“It is a great honour to have you, Sir, presiding over today's meeting. Let me begin by paying tribute to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Sergio Vieira de Mello, whose leadership has been instrumental in making the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) a success story we all should be proud of. I would like also to welcome Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, the Senior Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of East Timor and one of the greatest leaders of his country. The work of Sergio Vieira de Mello and his team has been made easier thanks both to the vision of the East Timorese leaders, such as Senior Minister Ramos- Horta, and to the political maturity ofits heroic people.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Its role should be strengthened in times of crisis. In this sense, we reaffirm our support for the work of the Secretary- General and his representative in the Middle East on the question of Palestine. We hope this meeting of the Security Council will prove to be a valid step in the efforts for the achievement of peace in the Middle East. We also hope that in the future the Council will be able to fully exercise its responsibilities on this question.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4438 (2001) · source
“"The right of the Palestinian people to self- determination and respect for the existence of Israel as a sovereign, free and secure State are essential if the Middle East is to rebuild its future and peace. "This is a moral debt owed by the United Nations. It is a task that must not be postponed." All the peoples of the region deserve an environment of political freedom, peace and stability, in which they can concentrate their efforts on prosperity and social and economic development. For this to happen - the message of this meeting is clear- it is necessary that tolerance prevail over violence and that political dialogue and a true wish for reconciliation prevail over extremist attitudes. The United Nations, especially the Security Council, is the fundamental instrument of the international community for resolving conflicts.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4438 (2001) · source
“We join the international community and the United Nations in their determination not to allow extremist actions of any nation to prevent the resumption of the peace process. Ever since this question was placed under the aegis of the United Nations, Brazil has consistently advocated a peaceful solution to the Middle East conflict. At the General Assembly's 44th meeting, in the opening statement of the general debate last month, President Fernando Henrique Cardoso renewed our commitment to a balanced and just solution to the question of Palestine and underlined that "Just as it supported the creation of the State of Israel, Brazil today calls for concrete measures towards the setting up of a Palestinian State that is democratic, united and economically viable.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4438 (2001) · source
“Brazil underlines the importance of the safety of all civilians in the Middle East, the protection of human rights, respect for cultural and religious values and symbols, and progress, while cooperation is being developed among all peoples of the region. It is especially relevant that the parties embrace tolerance as their main guiding principle. In line with the Rio Group statement issued during the ministerial week of the General Assembly, we call on the parties to consider all proposals that may lead to the resumption of peace negotiations and to adhere to the peace initiatives offered by the international community, in particular, as regards the implementation of the recommendations contained in the Mitchell report. Once again, Brazil exhorts the parties involved to exert all possible efforts to cease the spiral of violence.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4438 (2001) · source
“Acts of violence will not further anyone's cause. The only way to produce mutually beneficial and lasting results is through negotiation, constructive dialogue and respect for agreements and for Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). Reconciliation should be achieved through the mechanisms for the peaceful solution of disputes accepted by the international community. Dialogue and negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority should be urgently resumed. It is not necessary to stress that the Palestinian Authority is the only legitimate representative of the Palestinian people.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4438 (2001) · source
“We extend to the families of the victims, as well as to the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority, our deepest condolences for the loss of life and the pain inflicted on countless civilians. Brazil deplores and vigorously condemns the violent terrorist acts that took place in the region recently, which caused dozens of fatalities and hundreds of injuries. In the same vein, we deplore the attacks by Israeli forces on civilian targets in the West Bank, which result in civilian Palestinian casualties. In repudiating those acts and measures, the Brazilian Government reaffirms its conviction that violence on both sides leads only to a further deterioration of the situation in the Middle East, adding to the already dangerous level of hostility and intolerance between Israelis and Palestinians.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4438 (2001) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for this opportunity to participate in the debate on the situation in the Middle East, particularly the occupied Palestinian territories. The debate today occurs in the wake of a new wave of violence, which continues to distance the world from the goal of a peaceful and prosperous Middle East. No one can be indifferent to the sad events and to the escalation of the confrontations in the Middle East. Peace must not elude us. Peace should not be an unachievable goal for Israelis and Palestinians. The international community, with a sense of urgency, has a responsibility to help both parties to find a solution to this long and tragic conflict.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4438 (2001) · source
“The international community has undertaken the commitment to help East Timor to build a solid democracy. If we want to do justice to the sacrifice of the East Timorese people, we must go beyond the mere rhetoric of support. It is true that a mission with a mandate as broad as UNTAET's requires a huge investment, but anyone who is familiar with the complexity of building democracy and helping a people to stand on its own knows that such goods do not come cheap. Now it is time to protect the huge investment we have made. We cannot afford to put at risk the progress achieved. We hope that the Security Council and other organs of the United Nations will continue to attach high priority to East Timor. This will require matching our words of support with meaningful decisions and actions.”
2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The deterioration of such services, which include health and education, would hurt the most vulnerable and could constitute a blow to public confidence in the future State. The independence of East Timor should not be seen as the only objective of our efforts. It is for sure a fundamental step, a precondition for a better life for all East Timorese, but it should not be an excuse for precipitous withdrawal. It must be an opportunity to display a real commitment to a stable and democratic East Timor. The Security Council should act with determination to guarantee the stability of the transition through a strong successor mission, as proposed by the Secretary-General, and the international community as a whole must continue to provide generous support for the rehabilitation, reconstruction and development of East Timor.”
2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We have taken note with appreciation of Mr. Vieira de Mello's remarks on the efforts of his office to address the problems facing the Serious Crimes Unit. It is also important to address other legal problems that might inhibit economic recovery and development, particularly the need for clear and stable legislation on property rights, as well as a commercial code. As independence approaches and the downsizing of the mission in East Timor is carried out, an important source of hard currency will certainly start to dry up. In this context, it becomes even more important to continue to put in place income-generating projects to minimize the adverse impact of the decrease in United Nations personnel and expenditure. In addition, it is essential to keep the current level of public services after independence.”
2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We look forward to the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United Nations and Indonesia concerning security arrangements in order to allow international agencies, including the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, to return to West Timor. Brazil appreciates the efforts of the new Indonesian Government to solve pending issues and to build strong bilateral ties with East Timor based on friendship and mutual respect. Another critical area for the future of East Timor is the strengthening of the rule of law. This is a precondition not only to realizing human rights, but also to providing a solid basis for the functioning of a sound economic system. In the field of criminal justice, East Timor still faces a dearth of judges, prosecutors, lawyers, investigators, forensic experts and interpreters.”
2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source
“All these positive aspects notwithstanding, it is clear that there remain important deficiencies that must be addressed with the continued support of the international community. The security situation is now stable, but it is advisable to remain vigilant regarding potential threats, especially in light of reports of intimidation and disinformation campaigns in refugee camps located in West Timor. Regarding the refugees, it is good news that there has been an increase in the number of repatriations. This is also a sign that the efforts of Xanana Gusmao with a view to healing the wounds of past animosity are starting to bear fruit.”
2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I am particularly pleased to note that the consultations of the Security Council have led to the text of a draft presidential statement that does not shy away from endorsing the recommendations put forward by the Secretary-General in the report under consideration. We have witnessed important progress in the implementation of UNTAET's mandate over the last six months. The election for the Constituent Assembly was a huge success that bodes well for the future of party politics and democracy in East Timor. The Constituent Assembly has begun its deliberations and the all-East Timorese Council of Ministers has been sworn in. Strides have been made in the Timorization of the Public Administration.”
2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Indeed, we agree with a number of delegations that have highlighted the Secretary-General's view regarding the essential requirement in East Timor, which is to ensure that the enormous sacrifices of the East Timorese, the investments of the international community and the cooperation of the parties to bring about a successful transition are not squandered for lack of international support for the new State. We must ensure a smooth transition to independence, one that preserves stability, security as well as continuity in the Public Administration. For that to happen, we cannot rely solely on voluntary contributions. It is necessary to secure a predictable source of funding, as rightly pointed out by the Secretary-General.”
2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The work of Sergio Vieira de Mello and his team has been made easier thanks to the vision of leaders such as Mari Alkatiri, Xanana Gusmao and Jose Ramos-Horta. But, above all, the progress achieved so far would not have been possible without the active involvement of the heroic East Timorese people, whose resolve to achieve self-determination we have all learned to admire. They have given us lessons in democracy and tolerance. Let me also thank the representatives of the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme for their important statements. It is appropriate to recall once more resolution 1338 (2001) of 31 January 2001, by which the Council stressed the need for a substantial international presence in East Timor after independence.”
2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source
“It is a great honour to see you, Mr. President, presiding over the Security Council. This is a clear sign of the commitment of Ireland to the cause of peace and security in the world. Allow me to pay tribute to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Sergio Vieira de Mello, whose hard work and wisdom in preparing East Timor for independence deserves the praise of the whole international community. I would like to thank him for his comprehensive briefing, as well as to echo his words this morning concerning the need to ensure an exit with strategy in East Timor so as to avoid a premature and destabilizing withdrawal. Brazil welcomes the presence among us of Chief Minister Mari Alkatiri, the first elected East Timorese official to address this Council.”
2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Brazil is particularly supportive of such proposals as those on measures to promote coherence and coordination and on fact- finding and confidence-building missions as useful tools in dealing with not-so-evident pre-conflict situations. Today's meeting of the Security Council and the plenary meeting of the General Assembly scheduled for mid-July certainly show that there is political will to address the issue of conflict prevention in a comprehensive and realistic way. We hope that the United Nations and all stakeholders will be able to ensure a meaningful follow-up to the recommendations put forward by the Secretary-General.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The idea of regular joint meetings between the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council remains valid and could prove to be an excellent tool of coordination. We are very glad to note that President Holkeri has picked up this proposal in the context of the exercise on the revitalization of the General Assembly. Working together in a cooperative manner must be the mainstay of our strategy for preventing the outbreak, escalation and recurrence of armed conflicts. The United Nations has had a mixed record in its attempts to cope with the complexity of preventing armed conflict. Some ideas put forward in the report may serve the purpose of enhancing our collective performance in this field.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“If we are to fully accept the implications of the concept of conflict prevention, the most difficult and sensitive challenge is to prevent conflicts where the United Nations has not yet established a peacekeeping presence or a mandate. The difference of approach needed in these circumstances is enormous and should not be overlooked. As the report recognizes, there is very little the international community can do if, for instance, the Government concerned denies the existence of a situation of imminent normalcy disruption. As the report indicates, the Security Council has a central role in the maintenance of international peace and security, but the shared responsibility of all actors referred to in the report can turn out to be the very guarantee of a successful strategy.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Paragraph 7 of the report is illuminating in alerting us to the root causes that may remain latent for years before a conflict breaks out. If we read it in a positive sense, we have a perfect description of what is meant by a "culture of prevention". Indeed, in a world where social inequities are being reduced, tolerance is being promoted and human rights are being defended, the culture of prevention will be firmly grounded. We know, however, that this ideal - which, in the end, coincides with the very goals of the Charter - is still distant. We should make our commitment to achieving this culture of prevention ever stronger.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“As we see it, conflict prevention involves not only the best possible use of measures at the disposal of the Security Council, but also efforts in the areas of humanitarian assistance, rehabilitation, reconstruction, post-conflict peace building and long-term development, which fall within the purviews of both the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. But when should conflict prevention start? Does it always demand the presence of the United Nations in the form of a peacekeeping operation? Any empirical model for action by the United Nations should not overlook the fact that, in the real world, we are not faced solely with visible cases of conflict. There are also potentially deadly situations in what I would call the invisible or only partially visible conflicts that we can witness throughout the world.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source