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1. “In our View, an investment in peace by both Israelis and Palestinians would surely be more rewarding than such actions. That means abiding strictly by international law and meeting the just demand of the international community that the parties work together by implementing the road map, which the Council endorsed as the path away from the cycle of retaliatory violence. We reiterate our conviction that terrorism and occupation are the factors that feed the conflict. They close every window of opportunity for peace and should be addressed by the parties with realism and determination. We call once again on Palestinians and Israelis to put an end to terror and occupation. We also call on them to avoid taking any steps that could escalate terrorism and violence and to abide by their obligations under international law.”

   2004-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4929 (2004) · source

2. “Unfortunately, all the efforts that have been deployed over the years, bilaterally and multilaterally, have remained engulfed in a deadlock; this is a cause of great frustration and despair for the entire international community. The most recent events in Palestine will surely contribute to worsening the situation. My delegation has stated time and again its total opposition to the extrajudicial killings occurring in Palestine, particularly of children. We express our deep regret at the events of recent days, which constitute the key reason why the Security Council has convened this special meeting. Indeed, the killing of Sheikh Yassin will probably add to the frustration among Palestinians and encourage extremist elements to carry on with terrorist suicide bombings - something we all regret. We need to break the cycle of violence.”

   2004-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4929 (2004) · source

3. “Once again the Security Council is meeting to consider the critical situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. Once again the circumstances in which we are meeting are those of pain and sorrow, with blind terror and violence taking the upper hand and jeopardizing all attempts to move forward with a meaningful peace process between Israelis and Palestinians. My delegation deeply regrets the prevailing situation, in which any signal of hope is immediately destroyed by terror, by policies of collective punishment and by revenge, in a never- ending cycle of death and terror. We are all the more saddened and dismayed since both peoples, Israelis and Palestinians, are our friends; we would like to see them enjoy the benefits of peace and coexistence.”

   2004-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4929 (2004) · source

4. “I end by expressing my delegation's full support for the Special Representative, UNMIK and KFOR in their efforts to stabilize the situation in Kosovo.”

   2004-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4928 (2004) · source

5. “In the view of my delegation, this is not a time for despair, despite the gravity of the situation. The international community's commitment to Kosovo must continue. In our view, the strategy applied so far - the "standards before status" policy - is a just one, which, with determination and preservation, will bear results. The events occurring now show that the attainment of the final objective is further away than planned, but we are still confident that the people of Kosovo, with the assistance of the international community, will be able to meet the objectives set out in resolution 1244 (1999). Before concluding, a word of condolence and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as a word of encouragement for all those who strive for a better future for the population and for a democratic and multi-ethnic Kosovo.”

   2004-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4928 (2004) · source

6. “At the last meeting of the Council devoted to the situation in Kosovo (see S/PV.4910), the Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia and Montenegro called our attention to a number of facts: the decrease in ethnically-motivated crimes, but with the authors of such crimes enjoying impunity; the discouraging number of returns of displaced persons; and the lack of political will to create conditions for the effective participation of the Kosovo Serbs in the political process. The Assistant Minister considered that UNMIK's main task should be to create sustainable conditions for a multi-ethnic Kosovo, where all communities could live freely and accede on an equal footing to the Institutions. I mention these facts since pointing them out will help us remember that something was brewing and that there was a warning to the Council.”

   2004-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4928 (2004) · source

7. “Despite difficulties and the awareness of the long way to go before a democratic and multi-ethnic society could be established in Kosovo, we were comforted by assurances that real progress had been achieved and that the benchmarks established by the international community towards that end could be met in the foreseeable future. The disturbing events occurring now in Kosovo deserve our strongest condemnation and are a wake-up call to the international community.”

   2004-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4928 (2004) · source

8. “We thank you very much, Mr. President, for convening this timely meeting on Kosovo. We welcome particularly the presence of the Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, and the presence of the Vice-Chancellor and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, Joschka Fischer and of Foreign Minister Goran Svilanovic of Serbia and Montenegro. The events taking place in Kosovo are unexpectedly threatening years of hard work by dedicated peace-builders and the huge financial, human and political investment in peace by the international community. When, a few weeks ago, the Council considered the Secretary-General's report on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), (S/2004/71) and we heard the statement by the head of the Mission, it was quite far away from our minds that events like those occurring now could take place.”

   2004-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4928 (2004) · source

9. “We are pleased that the Committee will be able to adopt the proposed reforms as presented by the Chairman, Ambassador Arias, and we are convinced that this is the way to forge ahead in implementing resolution 1373 (2001) and to stay on course with our actions against terrorism.”

   2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source

10. “International cooperation is a vital prerequisite for building capacity in the African countries, allowing them to act more effectively at the national, subregional and continental levels against the financing of terrorism, in the tracking of terrorist networks, and in apprehending and bringing terrorists to justice. The international community at large should reinforce its cooperation programmes with continental and subregional organizations and with the African countries in areas related to Security Council resolution 1373 (2001), in order to strengthen their capacity to fight terrorism. That will make it possible to deal with one of the weakest links in the global fight against terrorism.”

    2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source

11. “We welcome the Committee's commitment to strengthen the provision of such assistance to countries in need and its decision to adopt this more proactive approach to its delivery. The African Union has set a pioneering example by adopting the Convention on the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism in Africa, generally known as the Algiers Convention of 1999. Through that Convention, the African countries are pursuing a shared objective through common action at the intergovernmental level involving the exchange of information on the activities and movements of terrorist groups in Africa and the undertaking of actions designed to step up the fight against terrorism.”

    2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source

12. “I hope that our Committee will continue to act in such a way as to enable that gap to be effectively closed through the provision of technical assistance. We are pleased that the CTC, in its programme of revitalization, has as one of its priorities the strengthening and facilitation of technical assistance to States. In fact, without long-term assistance that is focused on national and regional capacity-building in areas related to resolution 1373 (2001), the developing countries will be unable to meet international standards in order to face the grave challenges ahead. It is only through a concerted effort and with international assistance that they will be able to strengthen their capacity to wage an effective combat against terrorism.”

    2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source

13. “A large number of developing countries - the most affected and the most vulnerable - have joined with confidence the fight against terrorism. Many of them have enacted anti-terrorist legislation, but the scarcity of their resources - financial, technical and human - impedes the implementation of such a legislative framework. Moreover, such countries lack the executive machinery and the capacity to deal effectively with security, border controls, the movement of criminals, the illegal circulation of firearms, and terrorist networks. It is not a lack of political will that is affecting their action. Rather, it is a situation of a shortage of resources, a gap which we have the means to close.”

    2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source

14. “Today we are seized of the report on the revitalization of the CTC, endorsed by the Committee. We take good note of the Chairman's strategic direction for the proposed reforms and of the commitment of Committee members to finding the best means of forging ahead with the launching of the bases for the revitalization of the Committee - a need felt by all members of the Council. The Chairman of the Committee has outlined the main thrust of the reform that we are undertaking. Like all reforms, it will take some time before its effects are felt. As a precautionary measure, a wise decision was taken: a trial period was provided for, set to end 31 December 2005, to review the effectiveness of the reform, along with a sunset clause set for two years later.”

    2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source

15. “The report presented on 14 November 2003 (S/2003/1084) by the Chair of the CTC on the problems encountered in the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) identified a number of important operational issues faced by the Committee. The CTC took a more proactive role in the dialogue with Member States, in evaluating implementation of resolution 1373 (2001), in facilitating technical assistance to Member States and in promoting closer cooperation and coordination with international, regional and subregional organizations. The report concluded that some problems are being encountered in the implementation of the resolution at both the State and CTC levels, and that those problems should be tackled in a comprehensive way due to the close interlinkage between them and the urgency of the task.”

    2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source

16. “We have taken note of the Committee's work regarding implementation of resolution 1373 (2001), in the course of which it reviewed the reports submitted by States, ensured the flow of information from States in compliance with resolution 1373 (2001) in the field of technical assistance, took a more proactive approach to the provision of technical assistance to States facing difficulties in complying with resolution 1373 (2001) and strengthened cooperation with and among international, regional and subregional organizations with anti-terrorist programmes. The period under review marks an important turning point in the short but rich life of the Committee.”

    2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source

17. “The Security Council is meeting to consider the quarterly report covering October to December 2003, presented by the Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and to assess the 90 days work of the first quarter of 2004. I would like to take this opportunity to commend in particular Ambassador Arias for his outstanding and dedicated work. I also thank members of the Committee and the independent experts for the work well done.”

    2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source

18. “Bosnia and Herzegovina has the potential to become a real success story, as Lord Ashdown again reiterated this morning: a real success story for the international community and, above all, for all of its own people. The support of the international community has been vital in making these achievements. My delegation is confident that the European Union in particular will continue to provide support in promoting nation-building and development in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is our hope that the ambitious benchmarks set for Bosnia and Herzegovina by the High Representative and by the international community will be met with success, and in the shortest possible time.”

    2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source

19. “The positive picture drawn in the report of developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina is clearly confirmed by the very positive developments in the process of reconciliation among the formerly deeply opposed States of the region: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia and Montenegro. The tripartite agreement, the simplification of procedures for the movement of people and the separate bilateral agreements among the three countries are a matter for rejoicing and offer real hope for a better future for the peoples of the region. Also encouraging is the pace of the return of refugees and displaced persons. The 1 million returns registered by the end of 2003 show how the many problems of the countries have been successful tackled.”

    2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source

20. “Secondly, other very important reforms deal with intelligence reform, creating a modern State intelligence agency and empowering the country to respond to threats to its security. Finally, there is the need to produce a statute for the city of Mostar and to ensure the city's reunification by putting an end to parallel structures that have divided Mostar along ethnic lines. The determination of the High Representative to impose a new statute for Mostar is a clear demonstration of his commitment to overcome the divisions and vested interests that hinder the implementation of fundamental reforms.”

    2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source

21. “I am referring to the law on public enterprises, the law on investment of public funds and the law on public procurement, along with measures taken on the agricultural sector, telecommunications, electric power and transportation. Of great importance because of their structural character were the establishment of a single country- wide indirect taxation authority and the adoption of a law on indirect taxation, which, as the report outlines, will provide a guaranteed source of income for the State treasury. In his report, the High Representative attaches great importance to three issues of fundamental importance to the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina. First is the law on defence enacted last November, which opens the way to membership of the Partnership for Peace within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).”

    2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source

22. “In that regard, we support the outlined structure and financing of the War Crimes Chamber with a view to the full implementation of Security Council resolution 1503 (2003). The economic reforms promoted by the Office of the High Representative - the so-called bulldozer initiative - to stimulate economic growth and job- creation constitute another important component of the reforms that are under way. The anticipated adoption of 50 new reforms during the first quarter of 2004 may be fully credited to the "bulldozer initiative". Other important pieces of draft legislation, when enacted and put into force, will have important effects on the country's economic life.”

    2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source

23. “The report mentions important reforms such as the creation of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council, the State Information and Protection Agency and the Specialized Department for Organized Crime, Economic Crime and Corruption; the new Criminal Procedure Code; the restructuring of police agencies in Bosnia and Herzegovina that is under way; and completing the far-reaching reforms related to law enforcement and the rule of law. The War Crimes Chamber within the State Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina is an important instrument for achieving the objectives set by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: making war criminals accountable and promoting justice and national reconciliation. This is a crucial contribution to the establishment of the rule of law in the national institutions of the country.”

    2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source

24. “Terzic for articulating to the Security Council the clear vision of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina - a vision, indeed, for the entire Balkan region. The commitment of Lord Ashdown to put the country irreversibly on the road to statehood and the European Union is indeed a noble one. Reaching those goals has been made possible only thanks to hard work, good policies and the steady support of the international community. The priorities set for the attainment of those objectives are clear and reasonable, addressing the three pillars of the modern State: effective judicial institutions, a modern market- oriented economy and a functioning public administration working for the common well-being. The measures adopted on the rule of law, when fully applied and enforced, will have far-reaching consequences.”

    2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source

25. “I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Lord Ashdown, the High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina. We thank Lord Ashdown for his report (S/2004/ 126, annex, enclosure) and for his commendable efforts to assist the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina in this special hour of their history. I also thank Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno for the comments he made to the Council this morning. The Department of Peacekeeping Operations has been a very important building block of the success that we have achieved so far. We wish the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina the very best; we reiterate our confidence in their ability to build a future of peace and progress. We once again thank Mr.”

    2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source

26. “I wish to start, Sir, by congratulating you as you begin your presidency for the month of March. I seize this opportunity also to commend the Permanent Representative of China for his brilliant presidency during the very busy month of February. Today, we have an opportunity to assess the remarkable progress accomplished in Bosnia and Herzegovina over the past year: in national reconciliation, in peace-building and in laying the foundations of a modern State. We welcome Mr. Adnan Terzic, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to the Security Council; we are particularly honoured by his presence. We take this opportunity to hail the efforts that have been made and the commitment shown by the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina to build a peace-loving country based on the rule of law.”

    2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source

27. “I hope that the Council will issue a presidential statement this afternoon, which should be clear and unambiguous in order to deal with the situation, which is evolving in a very dangerous way. The testimony presented this afternoon by the countries of the region should be taken very seriously as sound advice.”

    2004-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4917 (2004) · source

28. “My delegation also fully supports the appointment by the Secretary- General of a Special Adviser on Haiti, as the situation is evolving in such a way that it warrants a more effective United Nations presence. The humanitarian crisis unfolding in Haiti is a cause of great concern. We call on the parties to ensure the protection of civilians, the safety of humanitarian personnel and respect for human rights. In that connection, we support the launching of the flash appeal for humanitarian assistance to the people of Haiti. In conclusion, I support yesterday's response by the President of the Security Council in the form of a press statement (SC/8009).”

    2004-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4917 (2004) · source

29. “We believe the democratic opposition should seize this opportunity as a realistic way to advance its objectives for the democratization of Haiti and for the attainment of its political goals. We would like to express our appreciation for the responses made by the Governments of France, Canada and the United States. I believe their continued engagement will help the people of Haiti and the other countries of the region to find appropriate solutions to the crisis. My delegation is prepared to support the actions of the Security Council aimed at an effective engagement in Haiti, including that of an international force to support a political settlement.”

    2004-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4917 (2004) · source

30. “Our debate this afternoon in itself attests to the resolve of the international community and of the Council to act. The armed insurgency, if allowed to proceed unchecked, would not represent a dignified or effective alternative. The outcome would be yet another outlaw regime, which would open yet another chapter in the era of darkness and obscurantism for the people of Haiti - an era that has already lasted too long. In my delegation's View, those are strong enough reasons for the deep concerns expressed by the international community with regard to events in Haiti and for our willingness to act. We fully support the initiative of CARICOM. and of the OAS, presented so eloquently as a political solution to the crisis, and we appeal to the opposition to reconsider its rejection of the Plan that has been submitted.”

    2004-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4917 (2004) · source

31. “I would like first to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. We are grateful that the Secretary-General has returned so that he can be with us this afternoon. This is a unique opportunity for us to consider this matter with the full participation of the key regional partners. On behalf of Angola, I commend the Secretary-General for the way in which he has seized this challenge and has come to the Council so that we may jointly consider this crisis, which is not only a Caribbean crisis, but international: it is our crisis. The current crisis in Haiti calls once again for the Security Council and the rest of the international community to take a stand by doing what is our responsibility: to restore peace and the rule of law in that crisis-ridden country.”

    2004-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4917 (2004) · source

32. “As the Secretary-General has so often reminded us, we need to maintain a consensus within our Council, as that is the best way to translate our support to the Iraqi people, and maintain the support of all the stakeholders in Iraq, in order to find a solution to the very difficult situation we are facing. I am confident that we will be able to move in that direction.”

    2004-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4914 (2004) · source

33. “The report of the Secretary-General is a wake-up call and a realistic reminder of the narrow road that the Iraqi people and the international community must pursue towards the future. We are pleased that, finally, the United Nations can play the vital role which the international community so insistently demanded. I am pleased that Iraqis have also welcomed the active participation of the United Nations in the search for just solutions in which the ownership of the process by Iraqis must become a reality. We have taken note of the recommendations contained in the Secretary-General's fact-finding report (S/2004/ 140), particularly regarding the deadline of 30 June 2004 for the transfer of sovereignty to the provisional Government - a representative Iraqi Government.”

    2004-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4914 (2004) · source

34. “In our View, and as stated at various points in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2004/l40), without a steady improvement in the security situation, it will be very difficult, if not totally impossible, to hold just, free and fair elections. We view with great concern the growing fragmentation of the Iraqi political class and the polarization of inter-communal politics - in other words, the irredentism - which is the source of evil deeds. Elections should by no means contribute to legitimize such realities. Instead, we need to see the building of a truly national consensus, the building of trust and the building of cooperation. Iraq is at a very dangerous crossroads in its history. The Security Council also finds itself at a crossroads with few options.”

    2004-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4914 (2004) · source

35. “During the year 2003, Iraq, once again, became the most worrisome issue on the Security Council's agenda. This year, Iraq's people, the occupying Powers, the United Nations and the international community find themselves at a dramatic crossroads, with a nebulous, dangerous way forward and few options towards the future. The security situation remains a cause of extraordinary concern since it is, as observed earlier today and as we have all seen, still very dangerous. Once again a collective and concerted effort by the international community is needed to face this dangerous situation. Restoration to Iraq of its national sovereignty, on 30 June 2004, must take place within a dramatically improved security situation if it is to mark a real departure from the past and the beginning of a new phase.”

    2004-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4914 (2004) · source

36. “We are very grateful to the permanent representatives of the United States and the United Kingdom, Ambassadors John Negroponte and Emyr Jones Parry, for their valuable and substantial presentations to the Council this morning on the efforts of the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) to move forward with the political and reconstruction process of Iraq. We are also grateful to the Secretary-General for his report on the fact-finding mission led by Lakhdar Brahimi which represents a major contribution to the understanding of the situation prevailing in Iraq and the narrow options that the country is facing. My delegation takes note of the progress achieved so far, in building Iraq's institutional, physical and political infrastructure, as pointed out this morning by the two ambassadors.”

    2004-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4914 (2004) · source

37. “That should be viewed as a complementary effort towards further strengthening the security and other sectors of the country. In conclusion, I would like to express my delegation's full agreement with the proposals and recommendations contained in the special report of the Secretary-General, in the expectation that they will meet with the approval of the Security Council and of all the countries constituting the main stakeholders in the situation in Timor-Leste. That would be a contribution to regional peace, stability and a future of democracy and development for Timor-Leste.”

    2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source

38. “In that regard, we deem it essential, in order to create appropriate conditions for the sustained stability and development of Timor-Leste, that relations between the two countries continue to improve - and to improve steadily - and that they establish good-neighbourly relations of a permanent character as a prerequisite for Timor-Leste's facing the future with confidence as a country fully integrated into its geographical, cultural and geostrategic environment. We have also followed with great interest and commend the authorities in Dili for the establishment of good relations with all the countries of the region. Australia, as a key partner in the region, can continue in the future to play a role, particularly assisting in strengthening the institutions of the country.”

    2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source

39. “It is my delegation's view that the implementation of those proposals would provide a realistic framework for consolidating the situation in Timor-Leste, for successfully concluding the work of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor, and for contributing to the building of a democratic and stable society. We share the common view that Timor-Leste still needs to acquire the capability to secure its self- defence. Therefore, as proposed by the Secretary- General, the presence of a minor contingent is quite in line with the reality on the ground. We welcome the assessment of the Timorese authorities of the good faith and political will demonstrated by the Indonesian Government in preventing the use of its territory for acts of destabilization against Timor-Leste.”

    2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source

40. “We fully agree with the principles outlined in the report on the need for further United Nations assistance to Timor-Leste so as to consolidate and build upon the gains achieved so far. We also concur with the recommendation contained in the report that the Security Council should consider the extension of the current Mission in Timor-Leste for a further 12-month period - a "consolidation phase". This calls for a modified mandate providing assistance to the justice system and to the core administrative structures and contributing to the continued development of the national police and to the maintenance of security and stability in Timor-Leste, as has been proposed. My delegation will be ready to participate, in due time, in the discussion of such a draft resolution.”

    2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source

41. “The Department of Peacekeeping Operations has been an instrumental element of such endeavours by carefully checking on the present and future needs of the Timorese people and by providing a careful assessment of the situation of the country. Despite the fact that Timor-Leste is experiencing a remarkable period of peace and stability, it still faces a relatively fragile environment for a sustainable trend towards progress and development. The main institutions of the State - the defence forces, the police and the judicial system - still need external assistance and consolidation, as the report of the Secretary-General recognizes, recommending a continuing international presence in Timor-Leste.”

    2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source

42. “We would also like to say that we align ourselves fully, as a member of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP), with the statement that will be made later by Ambassador Joao Augusto de Medicis, Executive Secretary of CPLP. My delegation is greatly encouraged by the steady progress accomplished by Timor-Leste since its people decided with unshakeable courage and determination to embark on the path to independent nationhood. The Security Council is discussing today how best to assist the Timorese people and that young nation across a crucial threshold of its history. The United Nations is called on once again to continue playing a decisive role, as it has in the recent past, in building a future of security, justice and prosperity for Timor-Leste.”

    2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source

43. “I would like to start by thanking you, Sir, for convening this morning's meeting on the situation in Timor-Leste. The entire international community can rightly share in the successes achieved by the people of Timor-Leste. Timor-Leste is indeed one of the most recent and remarkable success stories of our times. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report and, particularly, Mr. Jean- Marie Guehenno for the inputs he has made, which will facilitate our discussion this morning. I would also like to say that we are very pleased to see Minister Ramos-Horta among us this morning to grace our discussions.”

    2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source

44. “In order to be successful, peacekeeping operations will have to be followed by well-conceived and implemented post-conflict programmes related to cross-cutting issues involving the areas which are covered by the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council, bringing about cooperation between those two organs. The consolidation of peace following a successful peacekeeping operation stands as one of the main challenges to be addressed by our Council. This is therefore a timely debate. Let me end by commending you, Madame, for including this theme on your agenda.”

    2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903 (2004) · source

45. “In that connection, we look forward to the Secretary-General's report on this theme, which I trust will help to fill a gap that seems to remain and has not yet been satisfactorily addressed or covered, as was hinted at again this morning by the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme. Special attention should be given to the appropriate organ for coordinating post-conflict assistance, comprehensively assessing and meeting the needs of countries emerging from conflict, and coordinating the actions of all international actors assisting in the reconciliation and reconstruction processes, in order to ensure its efficiency and the success of the whole enterprise. This debate addresses an important area of the agenda of our Council, which will deserve more attention in the future.”

    2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903 (2004) · source

46. “The Security Council has, in recent years, contributed to various aspects of post-conflict national reconciliation. This is reflected in the measures and norms instituted for the protection of civilians in armed conflict; disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes in the context of peacekeeping operations; and strengthening of international criminal justice. Assistance and financing for reconstruction and reconciliation processes are critical; much more needs to be done in order to ensure the success of reconciliation in countries emerging from conflict. This goal can be advanced through greater coordination within the United Nations system, the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council especially, as well as the Secretariat, the agencies and the Bretton Woods institutions, as has already been noted.”

    2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903 (2004) · source

47. “Basically, post-conflict reconciliation in Angola is being pursued as a real process of forgiveness and reintegration, in which Angolans are called upon to forgive but not to forget the divisions and the crimes committed during the conflict, in order to build a peaceful society, aware of past divisions - and of the dangers ahead if the programme collapses. Angola's experience and that of other countries confirms that there is no preset approach to post- conflict national reconciliation and that each situation calls for specific solutions. Every process of national reconciliation must, however, be participative, must enjoy popular adherence and must be seen as a way for the entire nation to reconcile itself with the past and to build a better future.”

    2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903 (2004) · source

48. “Social welfare and social reintegration programmes are being implemented throughout the national territory and, in application of the relevant provisions of the general principle of national reconciliation, members of different political parties were invited to assume posts in the national reconciliation Government and in local administration. A political process was set in motion, conducive to the holding of general elections, as a step towards the consolidation of democratic institutions and the rule of law.”

    2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903 (2004) · source

49. “National reconciliation is an imperative, and an expression of the people's will translated into practice by the political determination of the Government of Angola and of UNITA to live within a pluralistic political framework under the rule of law. In this context of national reconciliation, the competent institutions granted an amnesty for crimes committed during the conflict. The candidates elected in the legislative elections on the list of UNITA and other political parties assumed functions in the national assembly, enjoying the rights, freedoms, guarantees, immunities and privilege provided for by law.”

    2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903 (2004) · source

50. “This is also, therefore, an appropriate occasion to take stock of the achievements and of the challenges that lie ahead, especially in fostering national reconciliation. The signing ceremony I am referring to not only signalled the end of the war, a very difficult and painful period indeed in the history of the nation; it also marked the beginning of a process and of a period of rebirth for a reconciled nation in which people, irrespective of their past and free from war, can live together and face together the challenge of building the pillars of reconstruction to prevent a return to the past.”

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