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Gaspar Martins

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first: 2002-04-23
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“Taking that into account, especially given the magnitude of the problem, no single institution can address that challenge on its own. The Security Council has reaffirmed the importance of strengthening its cooperation and interaction with the Economic and Social Council, given that economic rehabilitation and reconstruction constitute important elements in the long-term development of post-conflict societies and in the maintenance of peace. The Security Council's Ad Hoc Working Group and the Economic and Social Council's advisory groups on countries emerging from conflict, for Guinea-Bissau and Burundi, have been instrumental in materializing cooperation between the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“Under the theme of regional and international norms on unconstitutional regime changes in Africa, the participants reflected on the proposal of the Secretary-General inviting the international community to consider how to deal with post-conflict situations in which Governments, although democratically elected, defy constitutional order and flout basic practices of governance, thus becoming an added source of instability. I would like to thank the International Peace Academy for making it possible to hold that important event. It is my conviction that the Group will continue that experience with the Academy and other relevant institutions. In its paper on post-conflict recovery in Africa, the World Bank states that because of their very nature, African conflicts have become a development issue.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“In order to implement effectively its timetable for action and hear varying points of view on issues of interest to the Group and to the Security Council, the Ad Hoc Working Group took advantage of the informal nature of its meetings by involving non-Council members in its deliberations. In that connection, the Group held a roundtable discussion with the International Peace Academy on constraints, challenges and opportunities in resolving conflicts, during which participants had a useful exchange of views on the Sudan, Somalia, Guinea- Bissau and the role of the Council in preventing conflicts in Africa.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“In that regard, the Group held meetings on the Security Council missions to Africa and on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with special emphasis on the enhancement of the United Nations role. The Group is particularly pleased with the reinforced role of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as decided by the Security Council. Moreover, the holding of the first international conference of the Great Lakes region represents an important step forward in meeting the concerns raised by the members of the Group.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“I am particularly grateful for their invaluable contributions towards advancing the objectives of the Ad Hoc Working Group. It is my delegation's belief that the Group will continue to benefit from the rich and valuable experiences of all. Members of the Council will recall that the Ad Hoc Working Group issued a detailed interim report on its activities, dated 18 December 2003 and circulated as a document of the Council under the symbol S/2003/1188. A final report has been sent to you, Mr. President, and will be circulated as a document of the Council. Photocopies of the report have been distributed to members. My statement will highlight some aspects of that report. Regarding conflict prevention and resolution, the Group has carried out actions aimed at examining regional and cross-conflict issues.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“Mr. Gaspar Martins: First of all, Sir, I would like to say that this is a major occasion: it is likely to be the final day of meetings under your presidency and with the participation of the outgoing members. Let me thank you, Mr. President, for allowing me to brief the Council on the activities of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa. Your presidency of the Security Council coincides with the end of the Angolan mandate on the Council and our chairmanship of the Working Group. May I express, through you, my delegation's appreciation for the excellent working relations that have existed among all delegations on the Council in our collective search for enduring peace and stability, particularly in Africa.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“As an outgoing member of the Security Council, I would like once again to thank Ambassador Mufioz for his inspiring leadership of the Committee, which demonstrates a real commitment to the high objectives of the global campaign to combat terrorism - a global, mounting threat which can be faced only if we act together to reinforce multilateralism.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“In that regard, we recall the important precedent set by the Kimberley Process in addressing the role of natural resources in armed conflicts and in the implementation of arms embargoes and related sanctions. The lessons learned in dealing with the Kimberley Process could certainly be useful to the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999). In that regard, we underline the importance of resolution 1526 (2004). To conclude, Ambassador Mufioz, his staff and the secretariat of the Monitoring Group have effectively brought the Committee from vision to reality. I therefore seize this opportunity to welcome the incoming Chairman and to reiterate Angola's commitment to the goals set out in the relevant resolutions on combating terrorism.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“The Committee should carefully consider the best means to build capacity in those States for the fight against terrorism, particularly in areas such as customs, border control, intelligence gathering, law enforcement and the financing sector, permitting those countries to trace flows of laundered money to finance terrorism and other criminal activities. Capacity-building would also allow more effective monitoring of the implementation of arms embargoes and related sanctions. The ability of regional and subregional organizations, the private sector and the financial institutions to become more proactive in preventing and combating terrorism is also a significant factor.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“We fully concur with the assessment made by Chairman Mufioz regarding the priorities of the agenda of the Committee, particularly the need for further improvement in its quality. We believe, however, that further action is needed if the full implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions on combating terrorism is to achieve its objectives. Building capacity in a large number of States remains a key, urgent priority, and that alone will enhance the capacity of States. In the view of the Angolan delegation, assistance to States in combating terrorism is a critical issue, particularly for those emerging from armed conflict.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“The monitoring team is also of vital importance to ensuring the long-term success of the Committee itself. In addition to analysing means of improving the level of submission of national reports and their quality, the team has an equally important role in assessing how effective existing Security Council resolutions and national and international legislation have been in combating terrorism financing, hindering the movement of terrorists and upholding arms embargoes and related sanctions. In that regard, we encourage the monitoring team to develop further its working relationship with the Counter-Terrorism Committee, the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), and all relevant international agencies and regional and subregional organizations in order to avoid duplication in the discharge of their respective mandates.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“It has therefore become clear that the campaign against terrorism must be pursued in full understanding of its nature and should be based on international cooperation. In recent years, the significance of targeted sanctions as a policy instrument for meeting the objectives of deterrence and prevention has progressively increased. The Security Council has played an important role in filling the gaps in counter- terrorism strategy. Its relevant resolutions impose uniform, mandatory counter-terrorism obligations on all States and have established mechanisms to monitor compliance and to facilitate the provision of technical assistance. The Al Qaeda and Taliban sanctions Committee has played a very important and leading role in that extraordinary endeavour.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“I thank you, Sir, for convening this debate on the work of the Al Qaeda and Taliban sanctions Committee, as well as Ambassador Mufioz, Chairman of the Committee, for his briefing on the activities of the Committee and the Monitoring Group. Terrorism remains a global threat requiring a coordinated international response. In recent years, by carrying out terrorist attacks in more than 10 Member States on four continents, Al Qaeda has shown the magnitude of the threat it poses to all States Members of the United Nations and to the fundamental values of humankind, such as the right to live in peace and security, mutual tolerance among peoples and nations, the rule of law, justice and social progress.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“They contain elements that will help our Council to continue to work jointly with the authorities of the countries and with the regional and subregional authorities. This will render the usefulness of our mission more relevant and timely than ever.”
2004-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5096 (2004) · source
“Burundi's request to join the bilateral and trilateral mechanisms created by Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda deserves the attention of the countries concerned, as well as that of our Council. Good examples of the past, such as the Economic Community of the Great Lakes Countries, are a source of inspiration for the countries' confidence-building process at the present stage. In this connection, the recommendations made by the multidisciplinary mission to the region, led by Assistant Secretary- General Kalomoh two years ago, are of great importance and require due implementation. Finally, my delegation fully supports the recommendations set out in the mission's report.”
2004-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5096 (2004) · source
“Everything possible should be done to ensure that the elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Burundi will constitute a new source of hope and not the beginning of another cycle of violence. It is, therefore, important that the holding of elections not be considered an end in itself. The question of power- sharing in the post-electoral period should be central to the political strategy of the two countries. My delegation particularly appreciates the importance given to the regional dimension in these discussions. We are dealing with countries that have more to share than to divide them, taking into account their history and the traditional ties of their people.”
2004-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5096 (2004) · source
“The use of legal instruments such as an arms embargo, and a more proactive attitude on the part of the international community with regard to the illicit exploitation of natural resources, which has been referred to here very vividly by the Ambassador of Pakistan - and we support his idea - will also contribute to the same purpose. The countries of the region should, therefore, refrain from any action that may only exacerbate an already volatile situation and fuel tension among local communities. Regarding Burundi, it is important that the international community adopt a concerted position on the FNL (Rwasa) question, in conformity with the position of the countries of the region that classify the FNL as a terrorist group.”
2004-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5096 (2004) · source
“Other factors that concur for the same objective are the ongoing enhancement of the presence of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) in the east of that country; the development by the Congolese authorities of the disarmament, demobilization, repatriation, reintegration and resettlement plan, to be supported by MONUC in particular; and the ongoing "Walungu operation", a joint exercise of the Congolese Armed Forces and MONUC aimed at repatriating Rwandan armed elements.”
2004-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5096 (2004) · source
“When the mission visited Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo the issue of the ex- Far/Interahamwe was fully discussed at the appropriate level, as all Council members have previously stated. In both countries those forces were recognized as a source of instability in the region - and they are. There is, therefore, a common understanding on the need to find a solution to the ex-Far/Interahamwe issue, one independent of the perception of each of the countries and of the Security Council. In our opinion, the long-lasting solution to this issue should be found through dialogue and the operationalization of the existing bilateral and multilateral mechanisms, such as the Joint Verification Mechanism and the tripartite agreement, and in full respect of the sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity of the countries of the region.”
2004-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5096 (2004) · source
“Last week, Ambassador de La Sabliere spoke on the positive developments in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as on the difficulties facing this process in those countries. My delegation is deeply concerned at the developments in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In our opinion, the countries of the region should avoid any action contrary to the spirit of the Dar es Salaam Declaration on the Great Lakes, which states that the countries of the Great Lakes region "fully support the national peace process in the region and refrain from any acts, statements or attitudes likely to negatively impact them, including through the media".”
2004-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5096 (2004) · source
“I wish to start by thanking the Algerian presidency for convening this important meeting. I would also like to congratulate the Permanent Representative of France, Ambassador Jean-Marc de La Sabliere, for the way he conducted the Security Council mission to the Central African region. The mission spoke with one voice, and there was teamwork. The leaders of the region whom we met were very attentive to the messages that the Council had to deliver. The Council mission took place at a crucial moment, as the sustainability of peace and stability in both Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo will depend mostly on the achievements to be reached by the main national actors and by the international community during this transition period.”
2004-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5096 (2004) · source
“In that regard, we are grateful for the commitment of the international community, particularly the European Union and the Contact Group, and call on them to spare no effort in working towards Kosovo's peace and development. Finally, we fully support the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999) and the political position declared by UNMIK calling for the fulfilment of the standards of democracy and applying the rule of law towards the establishment of the final status of Kosovo.”
2004-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5089 (2004) · source
“To develop a network of activities aimed at easing communications and at facilitating freedom of movement for members of minority communities in Kosovo - in particular Kosovo Serbs - is very important. Nevertheless, the security environment is fundamental to that end to ensuring that the sustainable return of internally displaced persons can take place in safe conditions. We welcome the economic development and reform efforts in Kosovo. As indicated in the report of the Secretary-General, some progress has been made in completing economic legislation, moving privatization forward and the overall implementation of the budget process. However, much remains to be done.”
2004-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5089 (2004) · source
“The transfer of additional competencies to the Kosovo Provisional Institutions of Self-Government, in accordance with resolution 1244 (1999), can enhance their capacity, since they are the most important factor in the implementation of the standards. The lack of involvement of Kosovo Serbs in the political process is still a cause of concern for my delegation. Unfortunately, the participation of the minorities in the last parliamentary Assembly election was insignificant. They must accept the responsibility to engage constructively in the building of peace and they should be strongly encouraged to do so. My delegation believes that the resumption of dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina is essential. We encourage UNMIK's efforts to that end, particularly the resumption of the working groups.”
2004-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5089 (2004) · source
“In that regard, we express our support for the implementation of the comprehensive and integrated strategy to advance the challenges set out: the strengthening of current efforts to deal with the causes and consequences of the March violence, improved dialogue at all levels, readjusting the standards policy, transferring further competencies to the Provisional Institutions and enhancing their capacity-building, reinitiating a more comprehensive dialogue with Belgrade - which is a very important task indeed - and implementing a stronger economic development policy with short- and long-term measures. We note with appreciation that the task of identifying and prosecuting the perpetrators of the March riots is not being neglected and that many of them are in fact subject to prosecution. That is also a very important decision and task.”
2004-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5089 (2004) · source
“My delegation welcomes the progress that has been achieved so far on some of the eight Kosovo standards on the Implementation Plan and commends the sustained efforts of UNMIK towards the establishment of a democratic, multi-ethnic society in Kosovo where the rights of all communities are fully protected and respected. Obviously, the standards are aimed at promoting such values as respect for minorities, tolerance, democracy and the rule of law. The fulfilment of the priority tasks outlined by the Special Representative represents an important step forward in the implementation of the standards.”
2004-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5089 (2004) · source
“I should like to thank you, Madam, for convening this meeting on the situation in Kosovo. I should also like to thank Mr. Saren Jessen-Petersen for presenting the comprehensive report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). My delegation also thanks Mr. Covic' for his clarifying statement. We would like to express our appreciation to the Secretary-General for requesting Ambassador Kai Eide to make a comprehensive review of the policies and practices of all actors in Kosovo. That was a wise and timely measure.”
2004-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5089 (2004) · source
“Furthermore, it can be successful only if Somalis are themselves fully involved. Particular attention should therefore be paid to the planning efforts underway involving the international community and the Somali people in formulating a peace-building framework for a rapid assistance package, as recommended by the Security Council. The development aspect of the process is also fundamental for a long-lasting peace in Somalia. We therefore welcome the operational activities in support of peace being carried out by the United Nations, which are the basis for the work to be performed by an enhanced United Nations presence in that country. The national reconciliation and unity of Somalia should remain the backbone of these efforts.”
2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5083 (2004) · source
“The people of Somalia now face the most challenging part of their long path to peace and stability, which is the implementation of the agreement in good faith. A number of speakers have stressed the need for adequate support for the process. We would like to join those speakers who indicated such a need. In his report submitted to the Council last month (5/2004/804), the Secretary-General underlined the need for an expanded United Nations peace-building role and presence to assist the process. President Museveni also presented his view yesterday, of which we took due note. There is, therefore, a clear convergence of views on the need to support the Somali peace process. This calls for coordination between the African Union, IGAD, the United Nations and the League of Arab States, taking into account the responsibilities of each body.”
2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5083 (2004) · source
“My delegation is particularly grateful for and would like to express its satisfaction with the recent positive developments in the Somali peace process since the establishment of the transitional federal parliament and the election of the transitional President. We welcome this opportunity to hear directly from the leaders of Somalia, in particular from the President of the Republic, as we meet here in Nairobi. The Security Council's meeting in Nairobi is very timely. We are meeting at the right moment, as clearly demonstrated by the presidential statement that we will adopt later, as proposed by China. This meeting also represents a boost to the Somali process and to the countries of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), whose cohesion has been pivotal to the results achieved thus far.”
2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5083 (2004) · source
“Finally, the delegation of Angola fully supports resolution 1574 (2004) just adopted by the Council at this historic session here in Nairobi, and we are honoured to be part of the consensus. We are confident that this resolution will enable the process to move forward. The Sudanese people should play the primary role for that to become a reality.”
2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5082 (2004) · source
“Post-conflict peace-building in the Sudan and the deployment of a United Nations peace support mission to the country are some of the most challenging tasks of our time, due not only to the size of the Sudan but also to the complexity of the situation and the multiform character of the required response. My delegation fully shares the assessment of the Secretary- General that it is not possible to implement a comprehensive peace agreement without a joint, integrated strategy among the competent United Nations agencies and programmes. The approach proposed for the future peace support operation, according to which the work of the future mission must be synchronized and coordinated with development efforts, is key to addressing the root causes of the conflict in the Sudan.”
2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5082 (2004) · source
“Regarding the Sudanese region of Darfur, the signs of regression in key aspects of the situation were discussed yesterday, and important proposals were made regarding the African Union force, development of the region and the impact of the Naivasha process on a resolution of the conflict. We should by all means avoid a scenario of having a poorly endowed expanded African force in Darfur and a well-equipped United Nations operation in south Sudan. This indicates the need for appropriate support to enable the African Union to play its leading role adequately.”
2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5082 (2004) · source
“It is important, however, that the same patience and seriousness so far demonstrated by the parties continue to prevail in order to face the challenges of implementation, bearing in mind that no peace can be achieved without mutual concessions and great sacrifice by all Sudanese men and women. Angola highly values the international community's efforts to pave a way for the implementation of the protocols. It welcomes the preparatory work being done by the United Nations to deploy an advance mission in the Sudan, as well as the readiness expressed by Norway to hold a donors conference to mobilize the necessary resources.”
2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5082 (2004) · source
“Nairobi, in keeping with its tradition, will certainly remain the place to advance towards the end of the long conflict in the Sudan. My delegation was particularly pleased yesterday to hear the word "brother" from Vice- President Taha and Chairman John Garang when referring to each other. This is indicative of the good atmosphere and openness that seem to prevail among the parties and are key factors for the successful implementation of the core peace agreements and protocols. The signing today of the declaration on the conclusion of the IGAD negotiations on peace in the Sudan opens a new page of hope for all Sudanese people.”
2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5082 (2004) · source
“Vice-President Taha referred yesterday to the Sudanese presidency of the Security Council in 1972. Guinea- Conakry and Somalia were at that time the other African members of the Council, while Angola was a country on the agenda and represented by a liberation movement, the MPLA. My delegation would therefore like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the people of the Sudan, Somalia and Guinea, and all those who, through the Organization for African Unity, the United Nations, or in their individual capacity, contributed to the liberation of Angola and all African countries from colonial domination. Today, 32 years after that historic Council meeting, there are still unresolved conflicts prevailing on the continent, and in that respect the Security Council may offer an opportunity to meaningfully address them and provide solutions.”
2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5082 (2004) · source
“It must be recalled that 32 years ago, at the very first meeting of the Security Council in Africa, the Council addressed the question of apartheid in South Africa and the question concerning the situation in the territories under Portuguese administration - namely, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau and Sao Tome and Principe - as well as the questions of Zimbabwe and Namibia, then under occupation and colonial rule. Two years after that Council meeting, freedom became a reality in the former Portuguese colonies, while the question of apartheid in South Africa and Zimbabwe entered a decisive phase that led to their settlement. We also hope that this meeting will be a turning point for the end of conflicts still affecting the African continent, particularly in the Sudan and in Somalia.”
2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5082 (2004) · source
“The holding of this meeting in the historic city of Nairobi constitutes a sign of recognition of the efforts of the member States of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to find a solution to the various conflicts affecting our continent, particularly in this subregion. The Government of Kenya has played a particular role in this process by acting within the spirit of pan-Africanism, a legacy of one of the most prominent and unforgettable sons of Africa, Jomo Kenyatta. Today it is almost impossible to write the recent history of many African countries and peoples - including my own, Angola - without referring to a Kenyan city or locality. We all agree on the historic importance of holding this meeting in Africa, especially for the country my delegation represents today, the Republic of Angola.”
2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5082 (2004) · source
“Mr. President, I wish to start by expressing my delegation's gratitude to President Kibaki and to the Government and the people of Kenya for their warm welcome and legendary hospitality. Since our arrival in this beautiful city of Nairobi, we have been made to feel at home. We also commend you, Sir, on your vision to include this extraordinary meeting of the Security Council on the Sudan during your month in the presidency. The end results we have achieved are a very good reward for the resolve and dedication you have demonstrated towards solving this crisis.”
2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5082 (2004) · source
“My delegation is of the view that, in such a tense and fragile environment, the Security Council should opt for a kind of pressure that will not radicalize the position of one or another party but that will instead continue to stimulate dialogue. The main concern at this moment is to find the appropriate way to calm the tension and to bring the parties back to the process of the implementation of the Linas-Marcoussis and Accra III Agreements. That should be the main - indeed, the only - objective of the resolution we have just adopted. My delegation joined the consensus, and we trust that the resolution will represent a step forward in the direction of peace and that it will encourage the parties to resume a frank dialogue, as we in Africa know how to do.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5078 (2004) · source
“Today, we are dealing with the conflict prevailing in one of the key countries of our continent: Cote d'Ivoire, a country described in the past as a symbol of prosperity and stability in Africa and an important Member of the United Nations. We therefore have the moral obligation to contribute to its stability at a moment when the tension among the parties has reached alarming proportions. We very much appreciate the constant efforts that the Secretary-General, now present here, has made to bring the parties to the table of dialogue. We deplore the loss of life that has taken place since the start of this conflict.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5078 (2004) · source
“Before ending, I should like to refer to the difficulties encountered by my country in complying with the relevant provisions of resolution 1373 (2001), namely in acceding to the 12 international conventions and protocols relating to terrorism and the enhancement of anti-terrorism legislation. Nevertheless, I want to reiterate my country's unwavering commitment to the fight against terrorism; this morning's meeting makes a positive contribution to that end.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“In reality, this requires a concerted national, regional and international effort in which the Counter-Terrorism Committee must play a central role in the enhancement of Member States' capacity to combat terrorism. The thirteenth work programme, the revitalization of the CTC and the integration into the report review process of an analysis of a country's assessment of its needs constitute innovative methods that have with the objective of facilitating the provision of technical assistance adjusted to a country's needs. This is going to be of crucial importance in making reporting countries better able to comply with the obligations of submitting the information needed to close the gap.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“In his briefing to the Security Council, Ambassador Denisov stated that 78 States are late in submitting their reports to the Committee pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001). In our view, this reflects a double reality. First, it raises the issue of what is called reporting fatigue, when States are called upon to present reports in a seemingly never-ending process, with each report raising additional questions calling for further reports of ever-increasing complexity. Secondly, the countries late in submitting the reports, all of them developing countries, face serious difficulties in complying with the provisions of resolution 1373 (2001).”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“The recently adopted resolution 1566 (2004) laid down an important framework for the coming work of the CTC, and today's briefing by its Chairman, clearly set out the way forward by calling for closer cooperation between the CTC and other United Nations bodies, namely, the Al Qaeda Taliban sanctions Committee and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). The Chairman said also that other main tasks include strengthening practical cooperation with international, regional and subregional organizations, speeding up the revitalization process, enhancing the structural and operative capabilities of the Committee and, in particular, developing a direct dialogue with Member States and facilitating the provision of technical assistance to them.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“It is my delegation's View that to reach such an objective a different set of tools must be applied, namely, military force, tighter law enforcement measures and the addressing and solving of regional conflicts, as well as of the grave problems that remain entrenched in international life, such as poverty, human exploitation, inequality and sheer injustice: factors that create fertile ground for terrorism to breed and grow. Since joining the Security Council, Angola has been a member of the CTC Bureau and has taken part in its efforts to make the Committee's work more effective and transparent. An important exercise towards that end has been the revitalization process and the implementation of the decision to establish the CTC Executive Directorate. That has been an effective contribution indeed.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“That resolution will greatly facilitate the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee by providing the international community with a tool to fill a gap that remains wide open due to the lack of a global convention. Since my country joined the Security Council nearly two years ago, terrorism has pursued its deadly crusade, with the number of victims, including children, rising to unacceptable heights. Despicable terrorist acts are committed daily in all regions of the world as a grim reminder of the great threat posed by terrorism and of the urgent need for nations and peoples to unite in building a world free of the scourge of terrorism.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“The international community possesses standards and an array of best practices to combat terrorism. However, much still has to be done in the operational domain in the development of best practices in international cooperation to fight terrorism and in the development of standards. Here, United Nations Members should move quickly towards the completion of a global convention against terrorism, the adoption of which would be an important step forward and a decisive tool in the global fight against terrorism. In this regard, my delegation wishes to acknowledge and thank the Russian delegation for the contribution that it made with resolution 1566 (2004), which the Security Council recently adopted unanimously.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“We were able to witness the evolution of the terrorists' motivations, the concealment of their true intentions and how their tactics were able to make headway for many years, causing untold suffering to Angolans and the generalized destruction of our country. Angola still bears a heavy burden left behind by terrorism. The Security Council has adopted a very firm stand against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations by reaffirming that it constitutes one of the most serious threats to peace and security and that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivations, whenever and by whomsoever committed. This translates into an awareness that terrorists and their tactics must be condemned and firmly combated, without any ambiguity.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“My delegation is very grateful to you, Sir, for scheduling this open debate on the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC). In particular, we thank Ambassador Andrey Denisov, Chairman of the CTC, and Executive Director Javier Ruperez for their respective briefings on the work of the Committee. We are meeting today to consider the thirteenth quarterly work programme of the CTC. This is a good occasion for assessment, for identifying some lessons learned and for reiterating my delegation's firm commitment to the fight against terrorism. In the past my country has had painful experiences with terrorism, and for decades the essence of our strength, resources and manpower was directed towards its final defeat - the fight against terrorism.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source