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lines on the record: 143
first: 2000-07-26
most recent: 2002-11-06
sittings or episodes: 24
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“We would like to join the other members of the Security Council and the Secretary-General in calling on the parties to completely cease and desist from all acts of violence and in calling in particular on Israel to respect the physical integrity of President Yasser Arafat and to withdraw from occupied territories, especially from Ramallah, thereby recognizing the political importance of the Palestinian Authority and of its leader as the valid interlocutor in finding a definitive solution to this conflict. Our actions, individually and collectively, must contribute to strengthening the political environment to which I referred earlier and be part of a well-concerted international effort leading to a sustainable ceasefire and to the return ofthe parties to the negotiating table.”
2002-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4503 (2002) · source
“Thirdly, we would like to refer to the validity of the Mitchell and Tenet plans and the Council's recognition of them as possible solutions to the spiral of violence. Finally, we refer to resolution 1397 (2002), adopted on 12 March, which demonstrated that unity on the Security Council does indeed have a desirable impact. Unfortunately, the positive developments in the political context have not been enough to halt the cycle of violence or to create conditions for security. That is why it is clear to us now that if we, as the Security Council and as responsible members of the international community, are not capable of protecting this political environment, we will be faced with an escalation ofa magnitude we do not want to imagine.”
2002-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4503 (2002) · source
“We are thoroughly convinced, as the Secretary- General has said, that this escalation fuels the arguments of the extremists; it empowers their cause in an unacceptable manner. The political context necessary to put an end to this cycle of violence between Palestinians and Israelis has evolved favourably in recent days. There are some political events deserving of our support, since they provide the most visible reason to hope that the situation will evolve in the direction we all wish. We are referring, first, to the outcome of the Arab Summit in Beirut, which has set out a vision for a definitive solution to the conflict. We are also referring to the role played by the "Quartet" and, in particular, to the political importance that we all attach to the activities of General Anthony Zinni, the Special Envoy of the United States.”
2002-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4503 (2002) · source
“Mr. Franco (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to express our deep concern over the escalation of violence in the Middle East. The situation has spun out of control, as recent events demonstrate. We emphatically condemn the terrible act of terror in Netanya and other recent acts that have caused the death of an excessive number of civilians. In making this condemnation, we call into question and reject the disproportionate use of force by Israel. The actions taken in Ramallah by the armed forces of Israel do not contribute in any way either to establishing a process that generates the conditions for security or to finding a political solution to this spiral of violence.”
2002-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4503 (2002) · source
“We would be interested in hearing some thoughts about the interaction of humanitarian organizations with non-State actors in armed conflicts. We are all aware of the many abuses and violations of international humanitarian law committed on a daily basis by these groups, and the fact that the international community has a very minimal capacity to react to them. It is our understanding that in Geneva the Inter- Agency Standing Committee has been examining this question, with a view to preparing some directives for United Nations workers. Perhaps Mr. Oshima could tell us something about this.”
2002-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4492 (2002) · source
“What are the general views of the international community on this situation? And how it can be corrected, on the basis of the norms of international law and in particular of General Assembly resolution 46/182 on the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance? I should like to make one last point regarding the future work of the Secretariat. We want to underscore the valuable contribution to an understanding of humanitarian issues that is being made by the round tables organized by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, with a View to preparing a road map on the practical implementation of, and the institutional responsibilities related to, the 54 recommendations on the protection of civilians that were made by the Secretary-General.”
2002-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4492 (2002) · source
“In asking this question, I should like to highlight two aspects. First, it is our hope that this problem will not be dealt with as something focusing only on West Africa, but, rather, that we will focus on the fact that this is a problem that can arise wherever there exists a humanitarian crisis. Secondly, the problem involves not only humanitarian workers; questions have also been raised regarding the personnel of peacekeeping operations. Secondly, I should like to comment on the facilities for access by humanitarian organizations to those persons that are most vulnerable in situations of conflict. We are seeing today many situations in which access is difficult - in Afghanistan, Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in other areas. Do we have more or less precise figures regarding this disturbing reality?”
2002-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4492 (2002) · source
“Practice will show us the way forward. We would like to highlight three aspects of Mr. Oshima's briefing, with a view to asking him a few questions on those points. First, I believe that we all are deeply concerned at the abuses under investigation which were committed in refugee and displaced-person camps in West Africa. In addition to the degrading nature of this behaviour, light has been shed on the complex relationship between the ideals of humanitarian service, the quality of that service in some areas and the management of funds received from the public for this work. I should like to ask Mr. Oshima if he could elaborate, along the lines of what was mentioned by Ambassador Greenstock, on codes of conduct for international workers, who sometimes do not feel themselves to be accountable to society.”
2002-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4492 (2002) · source
“Today, a valuable tool is being given to us in the form of an aide-memoire which will guide the Security Council's considerations on humanitarian issues related to peacekeeping mandates. We believe that through this procedure the Council is becoming more aware of the toll that armed conflict takes on the lives of civilians. We are also reminded that we must work even harder to prevent and resolve conflicts. That is the best way of avoiding the hardship and suffering that we are witnessing in many parts of the world today. We feel that it should be underscored that this aide-memoire has been prepared in close consultation with the Security Council and that we all recognize the need to apply it on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the specific needs of every conflict situation and of every peacekeeping mission in the field.”
2002-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4492 (2002) · source
“Mr. Franco (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I want to begin, Mr. President, by thanking you and your delegation for having included this briefing on the programme of work for this month. We want to express special gratitude to the Government of Norway for its high standing in addressing the subject of protection of civilians in armed conflict. We would also like to express our thanks to Mr. Kenzo Oshima, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, for his briefing. We appreciate the work that he and his Secretariat team are doing to respond to the requests of the Security Council in connection with the subject before us today.”
2002-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4492 (2002) · source
“The Council has at times been given certain figures, for instance, for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process, but I do not have a very clear idea of the average cost of returning a refugee. I should like to know, more or less, whether there is a difference, for example, in such costs in Afghanistan as compared to Africa. It might also help the Council to respond if it were given some specific figures.”
2002-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4470 (2002) · source
“Recognizing that resources are scarce and that there is a proliferation of international causes that compete for those resources, what would be your practical recommendation, Mr. Lubbers, as to the approach we should take? Should we focus more on needs in the countries of origin or on those in the receiving countries? Naturally, one might claim that it would be better to do both, as a whole, and that sounds very good from a political perspective. In practice, however, it may not always be feasible. My final question is this. In order to give us a clearer picture, might Mr. Lubbers perhaps educate us on the figures involved? How much does he estimate it to cost to return, rehabilitate and reintegrate a single refugee?”
2002-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4470 (2002) · source
“Lubbers to make some practical recommendations, in the light of the experience of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, to help us draw a distinction on the ground and also to implement mechanisms of cooperation with local authorities to carry out practical measures that would enable us to distinguish a refugee from a rebel or terrorist. My second question concerns the emphasis placed by the international community on the refugees' countries of origin or on the receiving countries. Our perception is that we tend to focus on the countries of origin - Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone - based somewhat on the fact that those are the places of crisis. We tend not to focus much on the countries of destination - Guinea, Iran, Pakistan, Tanzania, Zambia.”
2002-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4470 (2002) · source
“That is the best way to achieve the return of refugees and internally displaced persons - there is no substitute for it 4 and to produce the best results in the long run. On the basis of these comments, I would like to ask Mr. Lubbers three questions. The first concerns security in the refugee camps, to which he has referred. In Africa in particular, there are attacks on refugees, and a dynamic prevails in which refugees are mixed in with rebels or even with potential terrorists. I would like Mr.”
2002-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4470 (2002) · source
“We understand that it is fundamental that secure conditions exist, not only for the return of refugees but also for all humanitarian responses. both in countries of origin and in countries of destination. However, the issue of security conditions does not apply only to Afghanistan. We must also bring this perspective prominently to all our discussions, particularly those related to Africa, where the needs are great but there is often far less practical interest on the part of the international community and fewer possibilities of generating a solid international response backed by resources. My final comment involves the individual and collective commitment of every member of the Council to the political resolution of all conflicts.”
2002-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4470 (2002) · source
“In this respect, the Security Council faces an enormous challenge. Secondly, it is essential that solidarity concerning this issue, which has existed since 1951, be kept intact. This solidarity requires political support, resistance against the fear that may be generated by terrorist acts, resources in an environment of increasing scarcity, and fulfilment of simple commitments such as subscribing unreservedly to the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, in cases in which this has not yet been done. This solidarity permeates the entire agenda of the Security Council and is not confined to a few issues, notwithstanding the focus of attention of the international media. Thirdly, in all cases security is essential, and Mr. Lubbers has referred very explicitly to this fact.”
2002-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4470 (2002) · source
“Mr. Franco (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I should like to thank Mr. Lubbers, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, for the excellent presentation he has provided us with today. I should also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Lubbers and the Government of Switzerland on the success of the first meeting of the Parties to the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1961 Protocol, which was held in December in Geneva. As this is a meeting that gives us an opportunity to ask questions and make comments, I should like to offer a few brief comments of my own and then address a couple of questions to Mr. Lubbers. First, I believe that we have received a very clear message from Mr. Lubbers that the fight against international terrorism cannot and must not be incompatible with the right to seek refuge.”
2002-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4470 (2002) · source
“Finally, we reiterate that there cannot be full reconciliation unless those responsible for atrocities are brought to justice. To that end, progress must be made without delay.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462 (2002) · source
“Secondly, we support the basic components of the plan for the successor mission, which proposes a continuation of the United Nations peacekeeping operation, appropriately downsized, including military, civilian police and small civilian components and a group of experts to provide assistance to the new Administration in East Timor. It is clear that the new Administration will need to be consistent with these proposals. Thirdly, we would stress that all the operational responsibilities must be transferred to the East Timorese authorities, taking due care not to endanger stability and the progress achieved. This is a critical stage. It will be necessary to be on the alert and to evaluate each step in order to avoid setbacks in the process.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462 (2002) · source
“Following the recommendations of the Secretary- General in the report before us, the Council members have decided to wait for his next report in order to take a decision with respect to the successor mission. However, I would like to offer a few comments based on our View on this matter. First, we firmly believe that the international community must continue supporting East Timor after independence in order to consolidate the process and not jeopardize the excellent work done by UNTAET in preparing the new East Timorese Administration.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462 (2002) · source
“The Constituent Assembly decided that direct elections should be held to choose the first President of East Timor on 14 April 2002. That date is only 73 days from today. The Constituent Assembly finished the process of considering the draft Constitution, and subsequently, 20 May was chosen as the date of independence for East Timor. That ceremony will enjoy the presence of numerous presidents and heads of State, as well as Secretary-General Kofi Annan, thus marking the great significance of that occasion and its truly historic import. I would like to suggest that we seek a mechanism so that the Security Council can be represented at that ceremony through its President, which at that time will be Singapore, or through the presence of one of its highest-ranking members.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462 (2002) · source
“Hamid Karzai, Chairman of the Interim Administration of Afghanistan. Mutatis mutandis, I believe that one can engage in a certain parallel between the role of the Security Council and the international community in the political processes of both situations. Both cases are in the limelight of international attention and there are great expectations that the near future for both will be one of well-being, prosperity and independence for their populations. Both cases have undergone a process of transformation in which the Security Council has played a critical role. In both cases, hopes for a better future emerge from the catharsis of having known violence. Both cases represent the expectations as to what the international community can and should do to create a better world. In East Timor, the countdown has begun.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462 (2002) · source
“Mr. Franco (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me at the outset to express thanks for this morning's statement in this Chamber by His Excellency John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia. Australia has been at the forefront in supporting the independence process in East Timor. We all recognize this. We also welcome Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta and the Minister of Ireland, Liz O'Donnell. We are also grateful for the information presented by Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, whom we congratulate once again for the work he has done. Finally, I would like to acknowledge the efforts by the Indonesian Government aimed at cooperating constructively in the solution of the problems in East Timor. We express the wish that Indonesia and East Timor will be able to develop mutually beneficial neighbourly relations. This morning, in this Chamber, we heard Mr.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462 (2002) · source
“To conclude, I wish to echo the words of the Secretary-General in paragraph 43 of the report, in which he refers to the particular responsibility of the Assembly members in helping to change the attitudes of the past by openly rejecting violence and terrorism. They must serve as models of reconciliation for the rest of society.”
2002-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4454 (2002) · source
“The more time is allowed to pass, the more the problems of the past will dominate the agenda, bring the progress achieved in creating a multi-ethnic Kosovo to a halt. Once a new Government has been set up, the administrative structures will acquire their own momentum in their daily operations and the international community, through UNMIK, will be able to continue offering its advice to facilitate the functioning of the new institutions. We believe that this should be the role of the international community. Such advice guarantees direct and detailed follow-up without direct participation in the decision-making process. There are now legitimately elected leaders to assume the responsibility of managing the future of the province, with the kinds of mistakes and successes that occur in any legitimately constituted democracy.”
2002-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4454 (2002) · source
“The outcome of the elections should be the very first lesson for the new officials on the new reality in the province and on what the people expect from them. The time is over when majorities prevailed and only the voices of a few could be heard. Henceforth, the greatness of leaders will be measured by their capacity to work as a team, to share decision-making and to consult other political forces, with the future of the province serving as their only lodestar. That is why we urge the leaders of the majority parties to continue negotiating to find a way out of the current political crisis and to elect a President and a Government as soon as possible. Only in this way will Kosovo's new administrative structure be able to begin its work.”
2002-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4454 (2002) · source
“We call on the competent authorities to spare no effort in finding those guilty of the assassination. Now is the time for all political forces to speak as one in condemning the attack and in preventing such violent acts from weakening the efforts of the majority of Kosovars to create a peaceful society. The elections for the Kosovo Assembly marked the dawn of a new phase for Kosovo and the international community. The foundations for the work of an administration at a high level of autonomy have now been laid. Gaps and problems remain in the operation of the new administrative structures, but as time goes by these can be overcome. For the moment, what is most important are the good will and commitment of the elected leaders to working to strengthen the new institutions.”
2002-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4454 (2002) · source
“Mr. Franco (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I wish to begin by thanking the Secretary-General for his report and Mr. Guehenno, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for the information he has provided us. This update helps us to understand the scope of the new challenges prevailing in Kosovo. We make special reference to Mr. Hans Haekkerup, who intelligently and devotedly led the work of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) for a year. We wish him every success in his future activities. We also take note of the appointment of Mr. Michael Steiner as his successor. Before proceeding to analyse the information that has been provided, we wish to condemn the recent assassination of the member of the Assembly for the Democratic League of Kosovo.”
2002-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4454 (2002) · source
“One of the recurring concerns that we have heard in our deliberations on Bosnia and Herzegovina is exactly what the United Nations exit strategy should be in this peacekeeping operation. Some say that the exit should occur once the implementation of the Dayton Accords is complete. Others say that it should be next year, when the Mission completes its mandate. Still others believe that there should be a gradual progress, involving regional actors in the work being done by the United Nations. All of these alternatives are of interest and deserve detailed analysis. We are awaiting the results of the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board meeting that is being held today in Brussels. The conclusions of that meeting will have an influence on the new role that the Security Council is to play in the future.”
2001-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4433 (2001) · source
“The illegal transit of persons, just like the illicit traffic in various goods, is a recurring problem in Bosnia and Herzegovina. For this reason, we want to emphasize the progress made in recent months in border control. The new international reality makes this control an indispensable tool in the fight against terrorism, and we therefore believe it is necessary for the joint work to continue between the police and the staff of the Border Service. We welcome the Secretary-General's appeal regarding the need for funds for this programme. We believe that the Security Council must not be absent from the discussions that are under way on the future of the international presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina, since this will have an impact, to a greater or lesser extent, on the work that lies ahead.”
2001-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4433 (2001) · source
“First of all, the recruitment of members of minority groups constitutes a guarantee of the neutrality that should characterize a police force. In addition, because of the authority that an institution such as the police represents within a social structure, its composition must be a model and an example to be followed. This means that shaping a multi-ethnic force serves other purposes as well. We hope that the appointment of the Bosniac representative as Deputy Station Commander at the Srebrenica police station will serve as an incentive, as the Secretary-General mentions, for the return of minority groups to that region. These efforts should be imitated in other zones. Secondly, we want to underscore the work being accomplished by the State Border Service in cooperation with the police.”
2001-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4433 (2001) · source
“Mr. Franco (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council, and I want to extend very special thanks to the delegation of Jamaica and to Ambassador Durrant for their extraordinarily professional work. We also want to express thanks for the briefing that Mr. Hedi Annabi has given us and for the Secretary-General's report on the work of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) carried out over recent months. It is gratifying to see, in these two reports, the progress the Mission has made in the implementation of its mandate. In this connection, we wish to emphasize two elements that we consider fundamental so that the reforms under way to create a professional police force will be structural and lasting.”
2001-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4433 (2001) · source
“It is also our hope that under Mali's leadership we will be able to take a fresh regional look at West Africa, particularly now that the Secretary-General has notified us of his decision to create a United Nations office in Dakar in order to take a regional approach to the political instability and the conflicts of that region. It seems to us that we must also continue to examine the situation in Afghanistan with the same promptness and degree of interest with which we have been responding thus far to that situation. Lastly, in December we must prepare ourselves to begin the process of reviewing the reports that the Member States of the United Nations will send to the Committee on Counter-Terrorism, in fulfilment of Security Council resolution 1373 (2001).”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“This experience shows us that it is not necessary to routinely adopt annual resolutions - as we did, for example, regarding the situation of children in armed conflict - for Security Council action to be strengthened and for its agenda to retain its timeliness. In this respect, we agree with Ambassador Greenstock's comment about the need to avoid the inclusion of excessive thematic debates on our agenda. I wish to conclude by commenting on some of the challenges for December. We are confident that in the month to come we will manage to adopt a note by the President that will contain the new guidelines for the preparation of the annual report of the Security Council to the General Assembly.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“Perhaps the best path would be, in situations that are under consideration in the Council, to apply them through a consultation process with other agencies of the United Nations and organizations of civil society. For example, Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), on women, peace and security, is a source of guidance from the Security Council that has a life of its own because various agencies of the United Nations system, such as the United Nations Development Fund for Women and the United Nations Children's Fund, and several States and non-governmental organizations have made it an important reference point in order to make a difference on the ground.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“The first of these results from the meeting that we held with the Presidents of the Tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia. We want to say that at that meeting it became clear that there is a need to evaluate more carefully the work of these Tribunals, the results they have attained and their power of deterrence. The work of the Tribunals is a concrete measurement of the performance of the Security Council itself, and therefore we must not let that item become marginal. The very fact of sending strong messages to the masterminds of the massacres is a valuable result that we must duly appreciate. My second suggestion relates to the handling of the results of the thematic debates. We agree with you, Madam, that we must be innovative in taking advantage of the contents of the relevant resolutions.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“In connection with West Africa, the consideration of the application of the sanctions regime against Liberia enabled us to familiarize ourselves with the Council's political options at the present time, given the violations reported, the humanitarian impact of the sanctions regime and the possible economic repercussions of additional sanctions. At the ministerial level we also reaffirmed our solid commitment to the strategy to combat and eliminate international terrorism. Finally, we continued to move towards the establishment of a better-targeted sanctions regime in the case of Iraq. We recognize your leadership, Madam President, in all these achievements. I would like to make a few suggestions in connection with our work.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“Likewise, in November we took satisfactory steps in dealing with various African conflicts on the Council's agenda. The meetings with the ministers and representatives of African countries that are involved in the peace processes both in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Burundi made it possible for us to encourage further commitment from the actors to the attainment of peace in the Great Lakes region. In addition, our meetings with the Ministers of Ethiopia and Eritrea were also very useful in connection with the presence of the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) in that region.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“During the month of November we managed to take an important step forward in defining the role that the United Nations can play in Afghanistan and, above all, in its reconstruction. Many questions remain about the scope of that involvement, and we certainly will have to consider this question again in the weeks to come, when the process that has begun in Bonn yields its first results. It is undeniable that the Security Council ministerial meeting held this month holds great political value. Security Council resolution 1378 (2001) sets forth some general principles that should serve to synchronize and harmonize the response of the various actors of the international community that intend to meet the humanitarian, political, security, reconstruction and development challenges in Afghanistan.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“Mr. Ocaziones (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation wishes to extend very special congratulations to you, Madam President, and the members of the team of the Permanent Mission of Jamaica on having led the Security Council admirably during the month of November. We value the convening of this public wrap-up meeting. In connection with the limited presence of non-members of the Council at this meeting, we would like to suggest that in addition to regretting that fact, we should also think about what we perhaps are not doing right in these meetings and why they are not being given more attention by non-members. I would like to refer to the objectives of the month.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“This road will not be easy and it is therefore important that they remain faithful to their ideals and that they can rely on the support of the international community in bringing those ideals to fruition. We wish once again to congratulate all the people of Kosovo on the democratic example they have set for the international community. We invite them to continue along this path.”
2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4430 (2001) · source
“Thirdly, the elected leaders must abandon their own agendas and begin to work to create solid institutions that can lay the foundations of an increasingly autonomous Government, as stipulated in resolution 1244 (1999). It is still far too early to think about the final status of the province. Focusing our efforts on that will only weaken the emerging democratic process and dash people's hopes. Fourthly, relations between Belgrade and the new Government of Kosovo are essential, as the elected leaders must understand. Accordingly, we recommend that UNMIK continue to strengthen those relations, as it has done recently. Fifthly, the representatives of the minorities face a great challenge in promoting their opinions and defending the interests of the population they represent.”
2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4430 (2001) · source
“Secondly, the commitment of elected leaders and the population at large is to achieving a multi-ethnic Kosovo. This means that, although KFOR remains responsible for ensuring the security of minorities, it is the obligation and responsibility of all to ensure that their rights are respected. Now more than ever, we must see a proactive attitude on the part of the leaders to that effect. We cannot continue to tolerate the discrimination targeted daily against minority groups or the functioning of parallel administrative structures. All citizens of Kosovo must commit themselves to working with UNMIK and KFOR to build a truly pluralistic society.”
2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4430 (2001) · source
“The results of the 17 November elections have raised some challenges. First, the international community, through the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and KFOR, must ensure compliance with resolution 1244 (1999) and the Constitutional Framework. This will require it to take a firm stance vis-a-vis any possible violations of provisions of those two documents and to demonstrate flexibility with respect to the application and implementation of those provisions. It is important for the international community gradually to grant greater freedom to those who will lead the new institutions so as to guarantee that the emerging democratic structure will be deeply rooted and not depend on the supervision of third parties over its functions in the future.”
2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4430 (2001) · source
“The results of the elections demonstrate the commitment of the population to moving forward on a democratic path and within the parameters established in the Security Council's resolutions and by the Constitutional Framework adopted a few months ago. The road will not be easy. Obstacles and differences will emerge to complicate the process, not only for the leaders who will have to overcome them, but also for the voters, who will have to remain actively present in order to ensure that their expectations are met. For Colombia, it is important to know that this entire process can count on the leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Haekkerup, which provides a guarantee of success in the face of great challenges, as was demonstrated in earlier phases.”
2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4430 (2001) · source
“Mr. Franco (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to welcome Mr. Annabi and thank him for the information he has given us at this meeting. I should also like to take this opportunity to send a message of congratulations to all of the officials of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), KFOR and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) for the excellent work that they did on 17 November on the general elections. Thanks to this work, and particularly to the determination of the people of Kosovo openly to express their support for the creation of democratic institutions, the international community today has higher hopes for the future of Kosovo.”
2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4430 (2001) · source
“Success in that dialogue will, to a great extent, define the sustainability of the political process in that country in the long term. Colombia supports the recommendation of the Secretary-General that MONUC should be authorized to embark on phase III of its deployment in the Congo, in accordance with the conditions set out in the report. The parties to the Lusaka Agreement should take that as a sign of our intention to move forward despite the difficulties. We trust that the message will be heeded by all the interested parties and that the draft presidential statement that we will adopt today will contribute to opening the way for a constructive, high- level dialogue between the parties to the Agreement and the Security Council - and, perhaps, troop- contributing countries - during the month of November, under the presidency of Jamaica.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“The decision to postpone that meeting will also postpone the pursuit of the fundamental goals of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, such as national reconciliation, decisions on the nature of governance in the country and relations with its neighbours to the east and to the south and of relations between the different communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo itself - issues referred to in paragraph 96 of the report. That obstacle, however, should not discourage us. What is important is that the parties are aware that the Security Council, troop-contributing countries and the United Nations are making enormous efforts, which should be properly responded to with substantive progress in that dialogue and with true support for the work of the facilitator.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“The ceasefire on the confrontation line, the disengagement of forces and their redeployment to new defensive positions, and the withdrawal of some foreign forces from the territory are grounds for optimism. We note also the fact that some difficulties persist, particularly in the eastern region. Accordingly, we join the other members of the international community in appealing to the signatories of the Lusaka Agreement to do their utmost to put an end to these confrontations, which threaten to jeopardize an effort in which the United Nations is actively participating. The difficulties that developed in the inter- Congolese dialogue in Addis Ababa also deserve our attention.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“Mr. Franco (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): Ishould like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC). We would like also to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ngongi, for the additional information he provided. We welcome also the presence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo at our meeting. We have had the opportunity to study in detail the suggestions contained in the report, and we would like to comment on several aspects that we deem to be relevant under current circumstances. We note with satisfaction the progress that has been made in the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source