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first: 2000-07-26
most recent: 2002-11-06
sittings or episodes: 24
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“We consider the principles of decentralization to be very important for the future administration of Kosovo. Accordingly, we are sure that Mr. Steiner will continue to try to implement his programme, with the necessary reforms. We support the initiative of proposing that the Council of Europe present a programme in this regard. In conclusion, we would like to mention the work that has been done with neighbouring countries and, of course, with the Government of Yugoslavia. The regional perspective ensures that the programmes developed by UNMIK are not isolated and that they enable the institutions that are being created to be self- sustaining over time.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“These results should be cause for further reflection, because we believe that they may have been the consequence of a variety of factors, including the following: electoral fatigue; rejection of UNMIK's policies; indifference to democratic mechanisms; lack of information; the influence of electoral groups in the region; and lack of commitment on the part of local leaders to induce electors to vote. That list of concerns could go on. So we believe that these results should not be taken lightly, because through analysis of their implications and causes it may be possible to identify a promising space within which to design policies that better reflect reality. We regret that the Special Representative's presentation of an administrative decentralization programme had to be postponed in view of the electoral results.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“We appeal to those just elected to join in this endeavour and to work to bolster the institutions in a way that will ensure the formation of a multi-ethnic society. There was a very high rate of abstention in the 26 October elections. We regret that majorities decided not to participate to any great extent in the electoral process. That decision, specifically that of the Kosovo Serbs, is directly detrimental to them, since it reduces their ability to influence and participate in decision- making processes. Unfortunately, the decision of certain Serb politicians to encourage a boycott by Kosovo Serbs through a disinformation campaign prevailed over the efforts of other leaders and of the international community.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“I am speaking not only of the security situation, but also of the work in which UNMIK is engaged, together with the population, in an effort to dismantle the existing parallel structures and to incorporate this region into the framework that is being applied to the rest of Kosovo. For this reason, we regard the seven-point plan proposed by the Special Representative on 1 October as an important step in the right direction. The third point relates to the political situation. There has been marked improvement in the consolidation of executive and legislative power. The commitment of the people working in these areas will make the decisions that they are making more efficient and effective.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“The comprehensive fashion in which this issue is being handled has ensured that the people returning have at least the minimum security and development conditions that enable them to re- establish their lives. For that reason, we believe that the initiative of the Special Representative to create a Task Force on Returns will make it possible to appraise and improve that policy in order, as Mr. Steiner has said, "to turn this priority into reality". My second point pertains to the situation in Mitrovica. We acknowledge that the situation in the Mitrovica area has improved substantially.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“Mr. Franco (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful to Mr. Guehenno for the information he has provided, which helps us get a clearer picture of the events of recent days. Before I address some of the points made by the Under-Secretary-General, I wish to refer to the Secretary-General's report (S/2002/1126), in which we see progress in various areas. We commend the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Steiner, and the members of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) for the excellent job they are doing. We wish to mention three specific points. The first point is on the return of refugees. It is good to note that the number of organized and individual returns is continuing to grow.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“On 30 September 2002, during the informal consultations devoted to a political review of the work of that Committee, we sought to draw the attention of Council members to this. But it is clear that there is still a gap between the cooperation framework set up by the CTC and its effective application to specific cases, including the areas covered by the Committee established under resolution 1267 (1999).”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618 (2002) · source
“While the former have specific targets that are the subject of sanctions aimed at inducing changes in conduct, generally in a given territory, the latter is establishing a global framework of cooperation that is binding on all States. That is why we must be very cautious with the comparisons that are frequently made between the CTC and the sanctions committees, as if they were the same thing. The functioning of each must be considered on its own terms. Sixthly, how can we ensure effective cooperation with the Committee established under resolution 1267 (1999)? This is an area in which we have not yet established genuine points of contact and exchange. In an ideal world of effective cooperation, the CTC's existence would contribute to the effectiveness of the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999).”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618 (2002) · source
“In cases in which there is consensus among the 15 members of the Committee, terrorism in specific regions of the world could be another specific sphere of application. Although we acknowledge the great progress achieved by the CTC, we believe that the time has come to consider positively the elaboration of specific lists of terrorist individuals and groups in order to implement resolution 1373 (2001) with full force. The CTC must draw specific distinctions between given cases if it does not wish in the middle term to become a body whose main working mechanism has been exhausted. Fifthly, should we have the CTC operate like a sanctions committee? We definitely should not. Sanctions committees and the CTC are fundamentally different animals.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618 (2002) · source
“We are gradually moving in that direction and there is an urgent need to review the scope of the challenges and the proportionality of our response. Fourthly, what will the major challenges to the CTC be in the future? In our opinion, the greatest challenge to the CTC is to develop actions and decisions specifically targeting States, individuals or organizations that are directly or indirectly involved in terrorist activities. In other words, we must move from the general framework of cooperation to its practical application through the consideration of specific cases. In order to do this, we feel that the CTC will require a re-evaluated and, possibly, a modified mandate. Resolution 1390 (2002) could serve as the initial frame of reference for that application.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618 (2002) · source
“They are a contribution that has made it possible to breathe juridical life into a set of national and international instruments and machinery that have established an environment more conducive to combating terrorism. Subsequent action will allow the achievement of more tangible results aimed at eradicating the direst threat to international peace and security. Thirdly, what is the greatest risk of the CTC? The greatest risk of the Committee, in our opinion, lies in the possibility that States may believe that complying with it is tantamount to accomplishing the fight against terrorism. This is a very dangerous impression. A country receives a certificate of good conduct from the experts and believes that this signals the end of its work. Another risk is that the reporting mechanism may become exhausted.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618 (2002) · source
“It has succeeded in persuading the great majority of States to adjust their internal structures to the requirements of resolution 1373 (2001) and has arranged assistance for others that have requested such help in complying with the Security Council's requirements. Secondly, what results has the CTC achieved in the fight against terrorism? The CTC has achieved many positive results. We attach tremendous importance to its successes in the area of cooperation. We sincerely applaud the constructive spirit in which States have faced up to their responsibilities. However, these achievements can be regarded neither as final objectives in and of themselves, nor as points of arrival. They are simply points of departure.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618 (2002) · source
“In response to your invitation, Sir, I take this opportunity to offer some thoughts on the role of the CTC on the basis of six general questions. First, what is the added value of the CTC? I feel that the Committee's greatest contribution has been to help forge a global and uniform cooperation framework to combat terrorism. Today, we, as members of the international community, are duty-bound to comply with certain minimum, globally accepted standards, as defined in imperative terms in resolution 1373 (2001). The CTC has done a great deal of work in information- gathering and follow-up.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618 (2002) · source
“Mr. Franco (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I congratulate you, Sir, on assuming your new responsibilities. I also commend Ambassador Tafrov for his work last month. I wish to convey the apologies of Ambassador Alfonso Valdivieso, the Vice-Chairman of the Counter- Terrorism Committee (CTC), who, for reasons beyond his control, is unable to be present here today. We appreciate the work and leadership of Ambassador Greenstock in his capacity as Chairman of the CTC and thank him for his comments today, which serve to elucidate the current political standing of this issue in the Security Council. My delegation associates itself with the statement to be made by the representative of Costa Rica on behalf of the States members of the Rio Group.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618 (2002) · source
“I think there are many lessons to be learned from resolution 1325 (2002) for other thematic areas where there has been less success.”
2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source
“This is a resolution that is rather special because it is different from many others adopted owing to its thematic subjects. This has generated more activity on the part of civil society than any other thematic resolution. This resolution has been disseminated globally, with local implementation, and that has been the case in many places, even places not on the Council's agenda. Resolution 1325 (2000) became a real tool, and it is hard for me to imagine any other resolution with those specific characteristics. I would like to suggest to Ms. King and Ms. Heyzer that the reports should document the usefulness of that resolution, so the Security Council can be reassured that a document truly can produce change in the lives of people.”
2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source
“First, something very brief on the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) processes. Here I just want to echo what was stated by our colleague from Jamaica. In other words, it is vital that women be empowered, bearing in mind their multiple roles as ex-combatants, as mothers, as providers of information, as widows, as victims, so that we can best document what the concrete contribution of women is in the DDR processes, and what can be done so that there can be greater participation of women in these processes. This is information that can be of great usefulness to the Council, because this is one of the greatest bottlenecks in Sierra Leone, specifically in the framework of the recent debate that we have on Western Africa. The second suggestion relates to resolution 1325 (2000).”
2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source
“This also concerns the daily decision-making processes of the State. The Council must, therefore, play a central role in this regard, not only by promoting the involvement of women in peacekeeping processes, but also by promoting specific measures for women within those agreements. For the information of the presenters here and my colleagues on the Security Council, we are informally examining the feasibility of doing some kind of work on the gender issue and on the question of gender, small arms and light weapons during our own term as President in December. There are a number of months before that time, but we would be extremely grateful for any comments and suggestions that you may have in this respect. I want to conclude with two concrete suggestions for the report.”
2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source
“In this regard, I believe that the examples that we have seen in response to the comments made by Ambassador Mahbubani are of great interest. Women managed to produce commitments that are more community-based. I think that in Western Africa there are very concrete examples of this. They have contributed, moreover, to those agreements that have been more successful in the long term. This is why we believe that it is important to actively and systematically promote the involvement of women at every stage of the peace process. Even though a peace process may be fraught with difficulties, it is important to maintain that involvement. But the involvement cannot stop at that. It must also include involvement in rebuilding the political, economic and social structure after the conflict.”
2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source
“What we want to emphasize is the need to consolidate some sort of disciplinary mechanism, or to establish a code of conduct that can prevent and punish abuses that might be committed by peacekeepers, or by humanitarian workers, or by any person who is involved in providing protection and assistance to communities that are affected by situations of armed conflict. It is fundamental that we support, without reserve, the policy of zero tolerance that has been affirmed by the Secretary-General. The second comment that I have relates to peace- building and reconstruction. The contribution of women in this field is often marginalized. But experience has shown that dealing with women as merely a vulnerable group is not appropriate. In practice, women can produce a turnaround in the dynamics of negotiation.”
2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source
“Mr. Franco (Colombia) (Spoke in Spanish): I want to say, first of all, that I was extremely struck by the comment made by my friend, Christian Maquieira of Chile, on women ministers of defense. It seems that this is a practice that is becoming fashionable in Latin America according to news reports. There are comments and suggestions that I would like to make in this connection. The first comment relates to peacekeeping operations. I would like to commend Under-Secretary- General Guehenno on his efforts to mainstream the gender perspective in peacekeeping operations. It is necessary to continue to work to ensure that this is a systematic process that can be supported, we hope, by a focal point. I think you have made some announcements in this respect.”
2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source
“We make an anguished appeal to revive the chances of a comprehensive solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine, a solution that would include not only security aspects but also other vital issues, such as the economic and humanitarian situation of the Palestinian people, the withdrawal of Israel, the occupying Power, from the Palestinian territories, and the creation of the Palestine State. At this critical moment, we must more than ever be mindful of our common objective of achieving a just, comprehensive and lasting peace throughout the region on the basis of resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 1397 (2002) and the principle of land for peace.”
2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source
“In this respect, we wish to state once again that we respect Israel's right to provide for its own security. We condemn the acts of terrorism that have been systematically committed on its territory, and which have affected the lives and the physical integrity of its citizens. While we say this, we wish also to state that we fail to understand how a military attack, in a densely populated area of Gaza, contributes either to Israel's security or to the peace efforts to which a number of international political actors are committed. These difficult times should be turned into opportunities.”
2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source
“There appeared to be positive signs that might have served to halt the cycle of violence and terrorism of recent months. We trusted that it would be possible to re-establish cooperation machinery in the area of security. We heard encouraging announcements about the real possibility of ending the suicide attacks. We supported the collective efforts of the "quartet" and of each of its members to develop a political process that would secure the backing of other States of the region. However, following the military attack in Gaza, there is now the feeling that the situation might well grow out of all proportion. As never before, we are duty-bound to make a collective and individual contribution within our own possibilities to prevent the situation from degenerating into an uncontrolled spiral of violence.”
2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source
“Mr. Franco (Colombia)(spoke in Spanish): We are gratified that this open debate has been convened to assess recent events in the Middle East. It is with great sorrow that we take the floor today to record our most vigorous condemnation of the indiscriminate and disproportionate use of force against civilians. The attack perpetrated by Israel in Gaza amounts to an unacceptable extrajudicial killing that has caused indiscriminate deaths among civilians, including children, and undercuts the emerging possibilities for a political process. This act deserves full and emphatic condemnation. This condemnation has been expressed by the international community, including the United Nations. Israel's attack could not have taken place at a worse political moment.”
2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source
“We conclude by highlighting one aspect of Mr. Brahimi's briefing on the integration process of the United Nations. The common objective is to reinforce Afghan capacities and to meet the priorities set within the national development framework of the Transitional Administration, and not the national priorities of any other parties. This is a guiding principle for the participation of the international community which Colombia unreservedly supports.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“The presence on Afghan territory of Taliban cells and Al-Qaeda remnants, the fragmented and decentralized pattern of power in the country, the continued presence of independent military factions throughout the territory, the remote relationship between the central Government and the provinces and the recent political assassinations are arguments that militate in favour of careful Security Council reflection on the security situation. The Council would have more material on the basis of which to provide responses to this dilemma if in the future it could receive appropriate military advice, provided not only by the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and the Secretariat, but also by the participants in the anti- terrorist coalition led by the United States and the military operation which began 8 October 2001.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“However, this understandable reluctance on the part of potential contributors cannot be an argument for tolerating complacency on the part of the Security Council, especially when faced with a security situation that could potentially undermine the effectiveness of its other decisions. While progress is being made in building up an ethnically and regionally balanced national guard, the Council's responsibility is to discuss alternative political plans in order to respond promptly to potential crises in Afghanistan. These would include the expansion of ISAF to areas other than Kabul, on the basis of the terms described by Mr. Brahimi.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“In paragraph 126 of that report, the Security Council was told that security remained the essential requirement for the protection of the peace process in Afghanistan. Moreover, the Council was urged to make managing the security sector the first reconstruction project in the country. Resolution 1401 (2002) was adopted subsequently, although it was impossible fully to fulfil that appeal. The report of the Secretary-General before us today and Ambassador Brahimi's briefing make that appeal once again. We understand the difficulties in securing external forces prepared to participate in an expanded deployment of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) to areas outside of Kabul.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“This is an area where the entire international community has something to contribute. Drugs were a recurrent problem during the Taliban period, when we were told of the existence of large stockpiles to meet the demand. Now, this is still an issue which tends to be relegated to a secondary level, in spite of its potential to erode the nascent institutions of Afghanistan and to promoting terrorist activities and arms trafficking. Security is still an ongoing issue. Security is, without any doubt whatsoever, the most pressing need of the Afghans at the present time. The Security Council, through its actions, should help to meet that need. The previous report of the Secretary-General (S/2002/278), dated 18 March 2002, contained specific references to this issue.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“We hail the political progress made, including the holding of the Loya Jirga, the formation of the transitional Government, and in general the great step forward that Afghanistan has taken towards establishing a participatory democracy. We take note of the immense challenges that lie ahead in the humanitarian and reconstruction areas. But at the same time, we express our confidence in the United Nations approach, which aims at national capacity-building as the most effective instrument for achieving results in the not-too-distant future. We draw attention to the importance of the Afghan Government's commitment to eradicating the cultivation and export of opium. And we remind the Security Council that it is essential to apply fully the principle of shared responsibility.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“We take this opportunity to pay tribute to President Karzai and the other Afghan authorities, as well as to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), to the other countries of the region, and to the rest of the international community, including Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany and Turkey, for their sustained commitment to Afghanistan and for all that has been accomplished in such a short period of time in the history of the country. We convey particular congratulations to Special Representative Brahimi on the quality of his ideas and on the lucid way in which he has guided the implementation of the "light expatriate footprint" concept.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“Mr. Franco (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): In the course of the open debate of 26 March, regarding today's agenda item, we noted the need for a comprehensive assessment, possibly to take place in July, under the United Kingdom presidency. We are gratified to note that this open debate, with the presence of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Lakhdar Brahimi, could mark the beginning of that exercise to understand fully the most complex challenges that face the United Nations in this region, which is particularly critical to international peace and security. We hail the progress in implementing the Bonn Agreement, and we note, as does the Secretary-General in his report, that this is a constantly evolving process, subject to a large number of challenges and difficulties.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“I wish to conclude with an additional lesson about the participation of the international community. We have learned that international assistance in the humanitarian field and in the reconstruction process is unpredictable and volatile. That is something that we always have to take into account when the Security Council is making decisions. The appeal that Ms. McAskie made, and the appeal made with regard to the court, is a recurring one, not only with regard to the Mano River, but to other areas as well.”
2002-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4577 (2002) · source
“We believe that it has been proven that it is a valid focal point in this regard because it has strengths that other agencies of the United Nations system lack. The second lesson that we still need to digest is what to do when sanctions are imposed on a country which are politically justified but which reduce the availability of resources for humanitarian activities. In other words, the challenge before the Security Council is ensuring that humanitarian assistance is not subject to or conditioned by political strategies or the imposition of sanctions. Finally, concerning the role of women and children that Ms. McAskie has referred to, I think that we have learned that women and children are not merely victims of conflicts. They may also be basic actors in peace building, particularly at the grassroots community level.”
2002-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4577 (2002) · source
“The lesson is the need to understand the political agenda of those non-State actors and to open the appropriate political spaces for them. But in doing that, we must be cautious, we must not be naive, and we must maintain firm positions Vis- a-vis these actors. We must create sanctions if necessary. We must not compromise, and we must deny amnesty for atrocious crimes. There are three concrete lessons in the humanitarian area that we want to highlight. The first has to do with the complex management of internally displaced persons and refugees as concomitant phenomena. The lesson there is that the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees can and must play a pragmatic role in the area of meeting the needs of internally displaced persons, even if there is no specific mandate to do so.”
2002-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4577 (2002) · source
“A second lesson in the political area is the importance of having a leading country in the Security Council if this body is involved. Such a leading country must also have political influence in the region. This helps to mobilize financial resources and heightens awareness in the international community with regard to a given situation. The third lesson in the political area relates to the potential of subregional organizations. Such organizations offer opportunities, but have great limitations. The dilemma for the Security Council is what to do when there are political differences between the subregional viewpoint and the prevalent viewpoint in the Security Council. This is a reality in the case of Liberia and in other situations in Africa that we need to face. The fourth political lesson has to do with relations with armed groups.”
2002-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4577 (2002) · source
“Mr. Franco (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank you very much, Madam President, for having organized this meeting. I shall heed your appeal to be a bit more interactive by making use of an inductive thinking process to offer some very specific ideas. I will not speak specifically about the Mano river region, but will instead attempt to draw lessons on the basis of the experience gained in that region. First, there are a number of specific lessons in the political sphere. It is not possible to resolve a situation without taking a regional approach when a conflict clearly has such a dimension. The regional dimension not only can ease or resolve a conflict; at times it can also be an additional disrupting factor, either due to arms trafficking, refugee movements or cross-border activities of armed groups.”
2002-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4577 (2002) · source
“We would like also to state once again that the Arab Summit's peace proposal represents an opportunity that should be given due consideration, along with Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 1397 (2002) and the principle of land for peace.”
2002-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4552Resumption1 (2002) · source
“However, non-compliance with the Council's decisions compromises its authority and its credibility. Next Friday there will be a meeting in Washington of the members of the "quartet". We continue to support the group's work and its diplomatic efforts in the search for a just and lasting solution, and we trust that the international conference will become a reality in the near future. It is necessary to act simultaneously in three areas: security, humanitarian activities and economic rehabilitation, and the political process. A partial solution to only one of these aspects that does not take the other two into account cannot produce a lasting solution.”
2002-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4552Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The efforts of the Security Council and those of other actors have been designed, on the one hand, to stop the violence and the terror, and, on the other, to start to create conditions for the parties to return to the negotiating table. My delegation still cannot understand why the Israeli Government did not cooperate with the fact-finding team called for by resolution 1405 (2002), and, in this respect, we await with interest the report of the Secretary-General on the events in Jenin, in keeping with the request of the tenth emergency special session of the General Assembly. In recent months, the Security Council had managed to achieve an important consensus on the situation in the Middle East. That consensus was not easy to achieve, and, as non-permanent members of the Council, we had actively worked to achieve it.”
2002-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4552Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The resolution also called for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Palestinian cities, including Ramallah. Regrettably, Israeli forces continue carrying out almost daily incursions into various Palestinian cities and have imposed a system of controls that has had the effect of virtually isolating Palestinian cities. Ramallah remains under continuing occupation, and the headquarters of President Arafat have been attacked once again and remain under siege. All of these actions are cause for humiliation among the people of Palestinian. They provide arguments to the partisans of violence and incite them to continue their actions. It is also clear that the resolutions of the Security Council have not been complied with.”
2002-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4552Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In that regard, we should like to express our sympathy to the families of those who have fallen victim to such attacks. At the same time, we reject Israel's excessive use of force and its reoccupation of territories that had been under the control of the Palestinian Authority. Israel's actions are causing destruction and death among the Palestinian population, to whom we also express our sympathy at this time of suffering. I should like to reiterate our appeal to all the parties to bear in mind the security of the civilian population as well as the need to respect the norms ofinternational humanitarian law. Resolution 1402 (2002) called upon both parties immediately to implement a true ceasefire. Regrettably, that has not been complied with.”
2002-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4552Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Mr. Franco (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): On previous occasions, we have said that neither Israel's security concerns nor the political aspirations of the Palestinians can be fulfilled through violence. The military operation unleashed by Israel, in which it has reoccupied the territories controlled by the Palestinian Authority, has not been able to stop terrorist attacks in Israeli territory. Moreover, those attacks, which have provoked the violent Israeli reaction, have contributed to the erosion of the Palestinian Authority, which is the institutional basis of a future Palestinian State. I should like to say very clearly that Colombia rejects the terrorist attacks carried out by extremists on Israeli territory, which are causing deaths and injuries among the civilian population.”
2002-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4552Resumption1 (2002) · source
“At the focus of today's discussion is the implementation without delay and without conditions of Security Council resolutions, including resolutions 1402 (2002) and 1405 (2002). Colombia does not accept or conceive of the fact that there are arguments that can justify the failure to comply with these resolutions. Finally, I cannot conclude without making yet another plea to respect the sacred nature of the Church of the Nativity and to seek a peaceful solution to the tense situation that prevails in Bethlehem.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In recent months this body has managed to build an important consensus on the situation in the Middle East, which has led to the adoption of important resolutions. This consensus was not easy to achieve, and my delegation worked actively to contribute to it. In the current situation, in the light of the inexplicable position of the Government of Israel, the unfortunate decision of the Secretary-General to disband the team and the inability of the Security Council to react properly, this body missed the opportunity to perhaps rescue its own political relevance. The numerous charges of violations against international humanitarian law that have been made concerning the situation in Jenin are very serious and cannot remain without clarification, nor should they.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“My delegation deeply regrets Israel's refusal to cooperate with this team in a timely fashion, and therefore it regrets the fact that the Secretary-General was forced to disband it. We offer our full support to the Secretary-General, and we support the conclusions he has offered in his letter to the President of the Security Council. Israel, the occupying Power, has lost the opportunity to demonstrate with an independent investigation that, as members of that Government have argued time and again, its actions were "necessary and proportionate". There was really nothing to fear. Therefore, this decision surprises us. The Security Council is missing an opportunity to continue playing a constructive role in the Middle East situation.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The proposal of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, which was endorsed at the recent Arab Summit and in resolution 1397 (2002), recently adopted by the Security Council, was another element that must serve as the basis for negotiations. The diagnosis is clear. It is necessary to attend simultaneously to the three fronts of security: humanitarian care, economic recovery and the political process. A partial solution involving only one of those aspects without taking into consideration the others cannot lead to a lasting solution. The encouraging news, however, continues to be troubled by the Israeli Government's notorious objections to the Secretary-General's fact-finding team for Jenin.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We have witnessed some encouraging signs in the midst of widespread tragedy and despair, thanks to the intense diplomatic activity involving, among others, the Governments of the United States and the United Kingdom. The lifting of the siege on President Arafat's headquarters, the resulting political strengthening of the Palestinian leader and the proposal of the United States to convene a conference on the Middle East, announced following the meeting of the "quartet" in Washington yesterday, all deserve our recognition. The initiative of holding an international conference deserves support. The bases for negotiation are well known: resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) and the principle of land for peace.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Mr. Franco (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): As we meet today, we regret the Secretary-General's decision to disband the fact-finding team on recent events in Jenin, which the Council welcomed in resolution 1405 (2002) after the vote of approval from all our countries on 19 April. The team created by the Secretary-General was a high-level group composed of persons with impeccable professional careers and unquestionable ethical qualities. We applaud the desire of President Martti Ahtisaari and his team to play a constructive and definitive role in shedding light on the events in Jenin, and we are grateful for their willingness and patience during these days of uncertainty with regard to the team's future.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source