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first: 1999-06-10
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“My delegation deeply appreciates your initiative in convening this open meeting, Mr. President. I should like first to thank the Secretary-General for his report and Under-Secretary-General Bernard Miyet for his comprehensive and precise briefing on the situation in Sierra Leone. My delegation welcomes the progress achieved so far in the implementation of the Lorne Agreement as well as the arrival of the first United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) contingents in Freetown. We congratulate the members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and other troop- contributing countries on their efforts to uphold the peace process.”
1999-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4078 (1999) · source
“The realization that most of today's conflicts are internal, although with obvious international impact, creates room for a renewal and an update of Kant's concept of democracy as the key to peace. From that perspective, the establishment of democratic regimes is positive not only internally: it also carries its consequences beyond borders. More than ever, democracy is proving itself to be the most appropriate political model for a harmonious international order. The presidential statement we are to adopt confirms that the Security Council is committed to developing a culture of prevention, which will take root when a simple idea once clearly expressed by Elie Wiesel becomes universally accepted: that the other is not my enemy.”
1999-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4072 (1999) · source
“It is to be hoped that the conditions for a strong, concrete basis for a comprehensive, long-term conflict- prevention strategy will be created when the eradication of poverty is no longer a vague ideal but a common endeavour of the international community, and when respect for human rights becomes a universal concern in daily life in all countries of the world. Lack of development should never be used to justify the horrors and atrocities we have seen in recent conflicts. We recognize that present conflicts should be dealt with using the instruments now available and that we cannot wait to take preventive action until all conditions are present. The ideal of perpetual peace, devised by Kant, was founded on the universalization of republican ideals - in today's words, the universalization of democracy.”
1999-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4072 (1999) · source
“The Secretary-General reminded us today of his recent remarks to the staff of the World Bank: "While war is the worst enemy of development, healthy and balanced development is the best form of conflict prevention". (supra) Brazil fully shares the Secretary-General's perception. Moreover, when prevention fails, the impact of conflicts has a negative effect on economic cooperation worldwide. Even regions not affected by conflict suffer from the lack of funding, since financial resources that should be devoted to development assistance are drained to conflicts.”
1999-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4072 (1999) · source
“The means at the disposal of the Security Council are vast and should be applied without selectivity, because universality is the most solid foundation of legitimacy in any United Nations activity. But Security Council measures are not the only means available for the prevention of conflict. Other United Nations bodies too have a responsibility with regard to conflict prevention. There is no single formula for conflict prevention. Preventive action, thus, should be taken after an assessment of the specifics of each situation. If we are to develop an encompassing strategy, it will no doubt have to be based on a deep understanding of the multiple roots of conflict.”
1999-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4072 (1999) · source
“First of all, conflict-prevention measures have to be predicated on the consent of the Government or Governments concerned, with full respect for their sovereignty. Secondly, progressive engagement of the Security Council, in which preventive measures are adopted gradually, is always preferable. Thirdly, the Council should keep a sense of proportion between the situation it intends to address and the measures it considers applying. And finally, in the face of extreme situations the Security Council might be compelled to resort to enforcement measures based on Chapter VII. In those cases, everything must be done to preserve the authority of enforcement action taken in the name of prevention and to ensure that it is in conformity with the principles of international law.”
1999-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4072 (1999) · source
“We are hopeful that this positive impact will soon be greatly enhanced by the entry into force of the Statute of the International Criminal Court. In preventing conflicts, the United Nations can also have recourse to regional organizations and arrangements, on the basis of Chapter VIII of the Charter, which provides that no enforcement action shall be taken without the authorization of the Security Council. In this regard, we share the assessment of the Secretary-General that conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacemaking should not become an area of competition between the United Nations and regional organizations. Cooperation, not competition, is in the spirit of the Charter. Brazil is of the View that the preventive action of the Council has to observe some basic principles in line with the United Nations Charter.”
1999-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4072 (1999) · source
“Preventive deployment, as occurred in Macedonia, and disarmament are equally useful means of prevention. We know well the destabilizing consequences of the illicit trafficking in and excessive accumulation of small arms. We should not forget the need to reestablish a global atmosphere propitious to the exercise of preventive diplomacy. The strengthening of all disarmament treaties can be a decisive factor in that direction. The current paralysis in the global disarmament agenda should be overcome. Conflicts are often caused by an abuse of power on the part of those in positions of authority. Justice is therefore very important for the maintenance of a climate of compliance with basic human values. The Tribunals for Rwanda and for the former Yugoslavia are having an impact as instruments of deterrence.”
1999-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4072 (1999) · source
“Guided by the provisions of Chapter VI of the Charter, the Security Council is in a unique position to promote, through negotiation and persuasion, the ascendancy of reason where intolerance and misunderstanding prevail. Missions by Security Council members, on the model of that led by Ambassador Andjaba to Timor and to Indonesia, should also perhaps be a more common practice. As a contribution to prevention, Article 99 of the Charter offers the Secretary-General a most valuable instrument for engaging the Council in preventive actions. And the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, is fulfilling his mandate with responsibility, courage and wisdom. The role played by his special representatives and by his missions of good offices is also to be underscored.”
1999-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4072 (1999) · source
“Instruments of prevention must be refined and strengthened. But, most of all, we have to curtail the deficit of collective will that is still the fundamental problem we face in creating a culture of prevention. That is why I wish to congratulate you, Mr. President, on convening this open meeting. Today's meeting will mark another positive event in what has been a very fruitful and competent Slovenian presidency of the Security Council. Your initiative of also inviting the broader United Nations membership to discuss the issue of the prevention of conflicts should also be commended. In discussing the means to prevent armed conflict, we should be clear about what tools are available to the Security Council in this endeavour. The first one - the one with uncontested legitimacy - is diplomacy.”
1999-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4072 (1999) · source
“I wish to thank the Secretary-General for his statement, which contained very useful and precise suggestions on how to prevent armed conflict. In his report to the General Assembly at its fifteenth session, in 1960, Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold pointed out that "in the end, the United Nations is likely to be judged not so much by the criterion of how successfully it has overcome this or that crisis as by the significance of its total contribution towards building the kind of world community in which such crises are no longer inevitable". His words explain in an eloquent and brief way why we are gathered here today. But there is a more immediate reason. The long and difficult agenda of the Security Council demonstrates that the ideal of prevention has not been achieved; it is still distant.”
1999-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4072 (1999) · source
“The unity of the 15 Security Council members with regard to a text that redefines the relationship between the United Nations and Iraq will be a very important sign for the international community. It will demonstrate that the United Nations is ready and willing to address this question through dialogue, diplomacy and multilateralism.”
1999-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4070 (1999) · source
“Brazil would prefer to be here today adopting a draft resolution that would allow us to start phase VII of the oil-for-food programme. We attach the greatest importance to the maintenance and improvement of the programme. It will continue to be essential to the well-being of the Iraqi people so long as sanctions remain in place. However, agreement with regard to the draft text originally presented has not been possible. We regret that. So, we support this technical draft resolution, which simply extends the current phase for two weeks. We hope that those two weeks can be used constructively by the Security Council members involved in the discussions on a comprehensive draft resolution. Our expectation is that the comprehensive draft resolution can be adopted by consensus.”
1999-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4070 (1999) · source
“It is our conviction that only by the continued and unshaken commitment to the cause of tolerance will the ideals of a prosperous and peaceful Bosnia prevail.”
1999-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4069 (1999) · source
“In this respect, the adoption of the New York Declaration can be seen as yet another milestone on the road towards consolidation of a truly single State with common institutions. The creation of a State border service will definitely help consolidate the notion of statehood. Economic recovery is another foundation of the road that will lead Bosnia progressively closer to an irreversible and self-sustaining peace. Stability is essential to creating an environment conducive to private investment. In conclusion, I would echo the prevailing feeling that this debate bears a message of perseverance and determination. We share in the appeals made today for the leaders to redouble their efforts in order to create a viable society based on multi-ethnicity and diversity.”
1999-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4069 (1999) · source
“It is thus essential that the people of Bosnia, inspired by their leaders, do their part in speeding up the transformation of the country. It is important that we do not overlook the words of the High Representative concerning the existence of a culture of dependency in Bosnia. In this regard, we recognize the importance of the concept of ownership, and we hope that it will be fully incorporated by the Bosnian leaders. The international community is very much involved in Bosnia, but it cannot bear the responsibility for all the country's affairs. We are sure that the Bosnian leaders and the people of Bosnia will put the collective interest first, displaying behaviour and responsibility compatible with their ambitions of building a State out of a divided country.”
1999-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4069 (1999) · source
“The Secretary-General reported weeks ago an improvement in the level of understanding among Bosnian leaders, and the mere presence of the Members of the Presidency here is in itself progress that deserves to be registered. But still much remains to be done. This open format helps confirm that the United Nations is concerned with the implementation of the Peace Agreements. Here I wish to put on record a word of recognition for the work of Ambassador Holbrooke with regard to Bosnia. His dedication and personal efforts in helping build a viable future for Bosnia are beginning to bear fruits. Brazil hopes that United Nations efforts in Bosnia will be matched by a demonstration of political will by the leadership of all ethnic communities in Bosnia.”
1999-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4069 (1999) · source
“Suffice it to stress that the present status of Bosnia as a sovereign State relies very much on the Presidency - as the representation of Bosnia's diversity - to consolidate self-sustaining stability. The Presidency's commitment to the Dayton/Paris Peace Accords and to the functioning of State institutions should also be commended. When the international community looks for indigenous moral and political authority in Bosnia to build a truly democratic and multicultural society, it is to the Presidency that it turns. This brings to the Presidency not only a special place in the history of its country, but also an enormous responsibility.”
1999-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4069 (1999) · source
“It is indeed very useful for the United Nations membership to engage in a debate that clearly shows that this Organization continues to be interested in the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In recent weeks the Council has heard briefings on Bosnia by the Secretary- General, his Special Representative and the High Representative. They have all indicated that the situation in Bosnia is still very difficult. Despite all obstacles, the Council has insisted that everything must be done not to allow the progress already achieved to be reversed. It is important to note that much of what has already been achieved in Bosnia counted on the indispensable support of the Presidency. I will not refer to specific achievements.”
1999-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4069 (1999) · source
“I wish to associate my delegation with the deeply felt sentiment of sympathy and condolences that you, Mr. President, have expressed to the families of the United Nations personnel lost in the tragic accident that occurred in Kosovo. I wish to thank the Members of the Bosnian Presidency for their presence here today and for the statements we have heard in this historic meeting of the Security Council. Let me also join other delegations in expressing our appreciation to the delegation of Slovenia for convening this meeting. We welcome your presence today, Mr. President, which shows not only the engagement of Slovenia on this issue, but also the permanent dedication of Slovenian diplomacy to the cause of peace and stability in the international order.”
1999-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4069 (1999) · source
“Unfortunately, as the security situation in the region deteriorated the necessary consultations for convening such a conference could not be undertaken. We continue to support this proposal, on the understanding that such a conference, convened under the auspices of the United Nations and the Organization of Africa Unity, would contribute to the search for comprehensive solutions to problems affecting the entire region - such as poverty, economic stagnation, arms trafficking, the flow of refugees and the persistence of violence. We look forward to the report of the visit by Under- Secretary-General Prendergast to the countries in the region. We hope that his report will provide the basis for a greater involvement of the United Nations in Burundi.”
1999-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4067Resumption1 (1999) · source
“All parties concerned must refrain from all acts of violence and commit themselves without delay to a broad-based political dialogue with a View to establishing conditions conducive to national reconciliation, democracy and the rule of law. For its part, the international community should be prepared to provide support to the peace process and assistance to the subsequent rehabilitation of the country. I wish to recall that in March 1996, by adopting resolution 1049 (1996), the Security Council requested the Secretary-General to intensify the preparations for convening a regional conference for peace, security and development in the Great Lakes region in order to address the issues of political and economic stability, as well as peace and security in that region.”
1999-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4067Resumption1 (1999) · source
“The Arusha peace process has been a relevant tool to promote political dialogue in Burundi and should continue to receive strong support from the United Nations and the international community. We regret that the late Mediator of the Arusha process, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, can no longer make his valuable contribution to the peace talks, and we look forward to the timely appointment of his successor. Peace in the Great Lakes region will be the best tribute to his inspiring struggle for justice and development in Africa. We deplore the acts of violence committed against humanitarian personnel in Burundi and the murder of two United Nations aid personnel last October. In the light of the recent upsurge of violence, the United Nations must stand ready to react to a further deterioration of the humanitarian situation.”
1999-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4067Resumption1 (1999) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting and this open debate. I also wish to thank the Ambassador of Burundi for the comprehensive information he provided for us this morning. We commend the Secretary-General's efforts in coordination with countries in the region to revive the Arusha peace process. The situation in Burundi remains a matter of great concern, as it poses a major threat to peace and stability in the Great Lakes region. The report presented a few days ago by the Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, provides a clear picture of a tragic humanitarian situation. A lasting solution to the crisis in Burundi can be found only through political and diplomatic means. We reaffirm our support for the efforts of African leaders to achieve a negotiated solution to this conflict.”
1999-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4067Resumption1 (1999) · source
“I welcome the fact that the Rwanda Tribunal was able to deliver, in the period covered by the report, its first four judgements, including the historical, ground-breaking conviction of Akayesu for genocide and crimes against humanity. The task of the Prosecutor is a difficult and noble one. In her work the best ideals of an international order founded on law and justice find clear expression. That is why the Security Council, and, indeed, the entire international community, has an ethical and legal obligation to support the work of the Prosecutor. I wish you, Ms. Del Ponte, all success in your work from now on.”
1999-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4063 (1999) · source
“Del Ponte here today is extremely useful for showing the international community that the Security Council supports the office of the Prosecutor effectively. The challenges facing Ms. Del Ponte, as well as the attention devoted to her work by the international community, were considerably increased by the events in Kosovo. The preliminary findings in Kosovo are showing how imperative the creation of the Tribunal was, not only as an instrument for justice to be done, but also as a foundation for the reconciliation of the people of Kosovo. I would like also to mention very briefly the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.”
1999-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4063 (1999) · source
“I will address very briefly some aspects of the Prosecutor's work in the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. Brazil agrees that the degree of success of the Prosecutor's work depends to a large extent on the cooperation she receives from Member States, in particular the States and entities of the region. We consider that any kind of obstruction or non-compliance is not to be tolerated. The work of the Tribunal should be free of political considerations, and the difficulties in her work that she has just mentioned are reason for grave concern, especially the resistance of States to accepting the jurisdiction of the Tribunal and the provision of de facto sanctuaries for indicted criminals. In this regard, the presence of Ms.”
1999-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4063 (1999) · source
“I wish to thank the Prosecutor for her briefing and to congratulate the presidency for convening this important meeting. It is indeed useful for the Security Council to hear a briefing by the Prosecutor just a few days after the General Assembly debated the reports of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Tribunal for Rwanda. Brazil joins other delegations in expressing its satisfaction at having Ms. Del Ponte in the Security Council for the first time. We hope to have dialogues like this in the future as well. We take this opportunity to reiterate our support for her work and our conviction that Ms. Del Ponte will be able to build upon the good foundations laid by her predecessor, Mrs. Arbour.”
1999-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4063 (1999) · source
“My delegation would like to pay tribute to the courage of the East Timorese people in maintaining this ideal during difficulties that at times seemed insurmountable. Now, it is up to the international community, through the United Nations, to ensure that the future State of East Timor is built on a solid and lasting democratic foundation. Brazil is ready to contribute to this endeavour.”
1999-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4057 (1999) · source
“In the case of East Timor, the process of healing and reconciliation is a necessary condition for a smooth transition to independence. In that regard, Brazil thinks regards the role of the National Council of Timorese Resistance as being of the utmost importance. This is the last formal step before the United Nations fully assumes its responsibilities with regard to East T imor. Less than a week ago, the Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly unanimously voted for the annulment of the measure that had annexed the Territory of East Timor. We congratulate the Indonesian Government for that timely decision. It is not necessary to mention individually all those who have contributed to the goal of self-determination for East Timor.”
1999-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4057 (1999) · source
“Today the Security Council has taken another decisive step in the long and painful process leading to the self-determination of East Timor. The Brazilian people have always fully supported the goal of an independent East Timor, so for us today is a day of joy and hope. Brazil is one of the sponsors of the draft resolution on which we are about to vote. We believe it adequately reflects the recommendations made by the Secretary-General with regard to the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). We would like to highlight operative paragraph 8 of the draft resolution, which stresses the need for UNTAET to consult and cooperate closely with the East Timorese people. The construction of a new nation is necessarily an endeavour of all the people.”
1999-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4057 (1999) · source
“We expect that the necessary political conditions will be put in place so as to allow a vigorous peacekeeping involvement of the United Nations in other conflicts in Africa to also materialize soon. The draft resolution to be adopted today augurs well in this respect.”
1999-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4054 (1999) · source
“The international community, through the coordinated efforts of the United Nations system, must develop a long-term strategy for Sierra Leone that includes security, political, economic, social and humanitarian aspects, as well as support for regional actors and organizations. Taking into account the need to address the violations of human rights perpetrated during the civil war, the peace process should also focus its attention on the promotion and protection of human rights, particularly through the investigation of massacres that have taken place in the recent past. The prompt establishment and effective functioning of the truth and reconciliation and human rights commissions are crucial for the consolidation of peace and national reconciliation in Sierra Leone.”
1999-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4054 (1999) · source
“Brazil fully supports the terms of the draft resolution the Council is about to adopt today and the establishment of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone. My delegation also wants to thank the leadership of the British delegation in the process leading to the adoption of this draft resolution. We look forward to fast progress in the implementation of the programme of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of the rebel forces, which is essential to ensuring stability and lasting peace in that country. In our View, at this critical juncture in the conflict in Sierra Leone, there is need to place emphasis on the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the country.”
1999-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4054 (1999) · source
“We think that the core of his message is quite simple: The international community has to pay persistent and consistent attention to the plight of children in all parts of the world, without exception or discrimination. There is hope again in Sierra Leone. My delegation wishes to congratulate the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) members on their efforts to uphold the peace process in that country. We also commend the role played by the Contact Group to promote political dialogue and national reconciliation. Brazil hopes that the people of Sierra Leone - who are, after all, the only ones responsible for the democratic renewal of the country - will sustain the peace process.”
1999-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4054 (1999) · source
“I would like to join my colleagues in thanking the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Mr. Olara Otunnu, for his statement. We are also grateful for the presentations of the Permanent Representatives of Sierra Leone and Nigeria. My delegation was shocked by the figures and facts to which Mr. Otunnu referred on the magnitude of the violence and internal displacement affecting the lives of children in Sierra Leone. The expression he used - "diabolical atrocities" - is sad testimony to the levels of irrationality and violence human nature sometimes reaches. Mr. Otunnu has again voiced an eloquent and compelling warning to us.”
1999-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4054 (1999) · source
“This meeting of the Security Council is intended to send a powerful message that terrorism must be fought with determination, and also with hope: hope in the empowerment of civil society all over the world; hope in the establishment of a culture of human rights and tolerance for all; and hope in our collective will to bring about justice and prosperity for all.”
1999-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4053 (1999) · source
“The Security Council may nevertheless bring an important contribution to our collective efforts to reinforce international cooperation in combating terrorism. The thrust and purpose of the draft resolution on which we are about to vote is precisely to support the work done by the General Assembly and other relevant bodies, and to issue an unequivocal condemnation of all acts of terrorism in all forms and manifestations and regardless of their motivation. The draft resolution also expresses the readiness of the Council to contribute its share to those international efforts, particularly with respect to international terrorist activities that may pose a threat to international peace and security.”
1999-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4053 (1999) · source
“Our endeavours in the United Nations should therefore be guided by a broader, more comprehensive discussion on the root causes of terrorism. We believe that the General Assembly should now begin consideration of a comprehensive convention on international terrorism, as called for in its resolution 53/108. This would not only provide a sound juridical framework for the application of existing conventions, but would also help us come to grips with a phenomenon that still eludes definition. We therefore welcome the proposal by India that discussion of such a convention be taken up shortly, as well as the Egyptian proposal that a high-level conference be convened in 2000 or immediately after. We are aware that the central responsibility for addressing this issue lies with the General Assembly. We are keen that this should continue to be so.”
1999-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4053 (1999) · source
“It thrives on fear and hatred, and preys on ignorance and prejudice. Terrorism must be resisted at all costs. Terrorists and their proxies must be given no quarter. Terrorism must be fought with skill, determination and effective legal means. The roots of terrorism are a complex matter. No country in any part of the world has a guarantee that it will be free of the scourge of terrorist activities. One cannot ignore that terrorism often finds fertile ground amid civil strife and deprivation. So, while reaffirming our resolve to resist it, let us recognize that terrorism feeds also on despair and frustration, manipulating the anguish and sense of hopelessness of those left behind. These issues present challenges that go beyond interdiction and repression, no matter how crucial these may be.”
1999-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4053 (1999) · source
“There can be no doubt that so long as these weapons are freely traded, terrorists will find no difficulty in arming themselves. The protection of civilians is another such issue. Just as we repudiate acts of violence against civilians in time of war, all the more must we roundly and strongly condemn terrorist attacks against the innocent and the defenceless. Terrorist crimes related to drug trafficking, perhaps more than any others, underline the fact that terrorism is often difficult to distinguish from other forms of criminal activity. These groups benefit from powerful economic and financial resources with considerable potential for corrupting; they therefore offer a new and even more serious challenge to enforcement. Terrorism is the antithesis of democracy. It abhors dialogue and has no respect for the opinions and lives of others.”
1999-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4053 (1999) · source
“In this respect, Brazil supports the initiative on nuclear terrorism and welcomes the conclusion of negotiations on a convention for the suppression of the financing of terrorism. This draft convention is especially welcome as it deals with the complex and intricate transnational financial operations supporting terrorist activities, and paves the way for concerted action and close cooperation between law enforcement and financial authorities around the world. Combating terrorism calls for coordinated initiatives and comprehensive strategies. This is especially true since terrorism tends increasingly to be accompanied by other scourges with grave consequences. Many of these issues have recently come under the scrutiny of the Security Council. The issue of small arms is one of them.”
1999-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4053 (1999) · source
“In the 1994 Declaration on Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism (General Assembly resolution 49/60) and in the 1996 Declaration to Supplement that Declaration (General Assembly resolution 51/210) all terrorist acts, methods and practices were categorically condemned irrespective of political, philosophical, ideological, ethnic or religious considerations. Yet terrorism is a persistent phenomenon which requires the vigilant attention of the United Nations. Over the years we have created a network of interlocking conventions, nine in all, which seek to deal with the different facets of this wide-ranging problem. Brazil considers it extremely important that the General Assembly is continue to move ahead in forging further links in this network.”
1999-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4053 (1999) · source
“Brazil welcomes your initiative, Mr. President, to convene this formal meeting of the Security Council to discuss the question of international terrorism and the threat it may represent to international peace and security. We are also thankful to your delegation for having proposed the draft resolution on which the Council is about to take action. Since the issue of international terrorism was first brought before the General Assembly, in 1972, the international community has continuously worked on measures to combat this global scourge.”
1999-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4053 (1999) · source
“We all need a strong, united Africa, confident in its destiny of peace and prosperity. That is the aspiration of us all. It must be the destiny of Africa.”
1999-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption1 (1999) · source
“The strengthening of humanitarian assistance and of peacekeeping operations is also playing a role in that same process, which is why they, too, should be strongly supported. As I said earlier, we are referring to trends, and it is absolutely necessary that the international community respond in a clear and positive way to those trends in order to strengthen them and to contribute to the efforts that the African countries themselves are continuously making. But I emphasize that the roots of the solutions to African problems lie in Africa, as Mr. Salim said in his eloquent statement. Without the African struggle of the 1960s, the principle of self-determination would not be as strong as it is today in international society. Democracy in an Africa at peace will create conditions for a better and more stable world.”
1999-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption1 (1999) · source
“In turn, democracy, when strengthened, is a factor for understanding and for harmonizing differences, whether intra-national or international. Democracy is also a vehicle for the promotion of peace and reconciliation between neighbours. The third positive trend is the range of international actions to support the clear path of legitimacy, as in the strengthening of sanctions against UNITA, which took place under the leadership of Ambassador Fowler; the action to stem the illicit traffic in arms; and the efforts of the United Nations system to establish effective mechanisms to support reconstruction, rehabilitation and the promotion of sustainable development in countries emerging from conflicts.”
1999-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption1 (1999) · source
“The second positive trend, which began with the overthrow of apartheid in South Africa, is the African capacity to devise a culture of tolerance even in the most adverse conditions. The great world leader, Nelson Mandela, set an example that extends far beyond national borders and should serve as an inspiration for liberating African countries from the evils of fratricidal struggle. The process of independence and democracy-building in Namibia and the national reconciliation in Mozambique are also eloquent examples of the African capacity to construct peace through dialogue and participation. We hope that similar processes will take place in countries such as Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as in other conflict situations.”
1999-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption1 (1999) · source
“The example of the extraordinary transition in Nigeria can be added to other processes whose impact and significance extend far beyond national borders. The process of democratization in Africa, steadfastly supported by the resolutions of the OAU, is decisive not only in the establishment of a culture of participation and respect for human rights, but also in the promotion of basic conditions of stability for development. That is because the regulatory framework that results from democratic processes is innately stable and immune to arbitrary acts. It is therefore guarantee for the establishment and maintenance of conditions necessary for the security of economic investment.”
1999-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption1 (1999) · source
“What is taking place in Angola is a clear example of a conflict that, in spite of the disastrous consequences known to all, has not been given the priority that it needs from the international community. Along those same lines, President Chiluba, in his recent statement before the Council, made an eloquent appeal for more effective action by the Council in support of conflict settlement in Africa. We strongly support President Chiluba's message. It is most important that the actions and decisions of Africans themselves should determine what happens in Africa. In this context, there are many achievements and positive trends that are the exclusive responsibility of Africans. First, there is the effort to democratize.”
1999-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption1 (1999) · source