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1. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 37 of its provisional rules of procedure to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Nana Akafo- Addo and the delegation of the Economic Community of West African States took seats at the Council table. The President: On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ghana, as well as to His Excellency Mr. Mamadou Bamba, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Cote d'Ivoire, Mr. Francois Lonseny Fall, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Guinea, Mr. Oluyemi Adeniji, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nigeria and Mr.”

   2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4873 (2003) · source

2. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 4.35 p.m.”

   2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4872 (2003) · source

3. “In favour: Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, Guinea, Mexico, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1518 (2003). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

   2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4872 (2003) · source

4. “I welcome the presence of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, at this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2003/1107, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Bulgaria, Chile, Guinea, Spain, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

   2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4872 (2003) · source

5. “I thank Mr. Kalomoh for the clarifications that he has provided. There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.40 p.m.”

   2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source

6. “I thank the Deputy Secretary for Political Affairs of the Economic Community of Central African States for his kind words addressed to me. I now give the floor to Mr. Kalomoh to respond to comments and questions raised.”

   2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source

7. “I now give the floor to Mr. Nelson Cosme, Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs of the Economic Community of Central African States.”

   2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source

8. “I thank the representative of Equatorial Guinea for his kind words addressed to me. I now give the floor to the Permanent Observer of the African Union.”

   2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source

9. “I thank the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for his kind words addressed to me. I now give the floor to the representative of Rwanda.”

   2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source

10. “A more concerted effort by the Central African countries is needed in which ownership by States will have to be complemented by better-coordinated support by the international community. It is my delegation's hope that today's meeting of the Security Council can be viewed as a contribution by Angola towards this common endeavour of promoting peace, security and development in Central Africa as well as throughout the world. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. In order to optimize the use of our time, I will not individually invite speakers to take seats at the Council table. When a speaker is taking the floor, the Conference Officer will seat the next speaker on the list at the table. I give the floor to the representative of Italy.”

    2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source

11. “It is true that, to overcome that paradox, a comprehensive, integrated and resolute approach to the complex of problems of the region is needed, as rightly indicated in the conclusion of the Secretariat's report. Meanwhile, this can be achieved if the problems are addressed in a solidly grounded and integrated framework. The dispersion that currently characterizes the institutions which serve the Central African region must be addressed so as to make them more effective and results-oriented. Central Africa, potentially one of the richest regions of the continent, has the means to overcome its problems if the new trend towards peace and security in the region is sustained and an integrated and holistic approach is followed in addressing the problems currently plaguing the region.”

    2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source

12. “I would like to thank in advance the Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Congo for the statement he will deliver on behalf of all members of the Economic Community of Central African States. My delegation fully subscribes to and supports that statement. Moreover, my delegation would like to comment on the third paragraph of the summary of the report, which states: "The mission concluded the visit to the subregion with a strong sense of a striking paradox, namely, that Central Africa is potentially one of the richest subregions in Africa but also contains the largest number of States that fall among the lowest in almost all human development indices." (5/2003/1077, 17.3) The report refers also to a complex of problems affecting the region, such as the proliferation of small arms, the lack of infrastructure, and others.”

    2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source

13. “I will now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Angola. I wish to thank the Secretariat for its very comprehensive report following the assessment mission to the region, which gives us a clear picture of the problems and an indication of possible solutions to them. I should like in particular to commend Mr. Kalomoh and the members of the mission for their efforts and for the quality of the data they have produced on the region. I should like also to avail myself of this opportunity to congratulate Cameroon and Ambassador Belinga-Eboutou, under whose presidency the Security Council adopted the presidential statement on 31 October 2002 calling for a mission to that region.”

    2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source

14. “Members of the Council have before them document 5/2003/1077, which contains a letter dated 10 November 2003 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council transmitting the interim report of the multidisciplinary assessment mission to the Central African region. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Tuliameni Kalomoh, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs. I now give the floor to Mr. Kalomoh,”

    2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source

15. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to the Deputy Secretary- General for Political Affairs of the Economic Community of Central African States, Mr. Nelson Cosme. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Nelson Cosme to take the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source

16. “Amadou Kebe, Ambassador, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, to address the Council under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure in the course of the Council's consideration of the agenda item 'Central African 79: Region . That letter will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/2003/ 1115. If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 to Mr. Amadou Kebe. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Amadou Kebe to take the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source

17. “The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Tuliameni Kalomoh, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs. It is so agreed. I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 21 November 2003 from the Charge' d'affaires of the Republic of the Congo to the United Nations, which reads as follows: "In my capacity as Chairman of the CEEAC Group at the United Nations, I have the honour to request that the Security Council extend an invitation to His Excellency Mr.”

    2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source

18. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Chad, the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Italy and Rwanda in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, the representatives of the aforementioned countries took the seats reservedfor them at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source

19. “In favour: Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, Guinea, Mexico, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1517 (2003). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.20 am.”

    2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4870 (2003) · source

20. “I should like to inform the Council that, in my capacity as President of the Council, I have met with the representatives of the parties, who have confirmed to me that they maintain their well-known positions vis-a-vis the item on the Council's agenda. On the basis of those meetings, as President, with the consent of the members of the Council, I have drawn the conclusion that the Council can proceed to take a decision on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by a show of hands.”

    2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4870 (2003) · source

21. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Cyprus, document S/2003/1078. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2003/1114, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it.”

    2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4870 (2003) · source

22. “I thank Sir Emyr Jones Parry for the clarifications he has provided. There are not further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.50 p.m. 23”

    2003-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4869 (2003) · source

23. “This is a challenge that we must also face in the Council, as the United Nations, in spite of all the risks involved, is called upon to play a leading role - a role which I think is made more visible by the new political agenda which has been provided by the Council's agreement on resolution 1511 (2003). I now resume my position as President of the Council. I invite Ambassador Negroponte to respond and comment on the interventions by the various members of the Council.”

    2003-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4869 (2003) · source

24. “Hard work lies ahead for the two entities - the Governing Council and the Coalition Provisional Authority - especially in a country where daily life has been deeply disrupted and the security situation is shaky. In conclusion, we encourage the Governing Council and the Coalition Provisional Authority to relentlessly pursue the blueprint established in the agreement. The road ahead may prove to be rocky, hard and treacherous. But it is our expectation that, under the agreement, a framework will emerge enabling the Governing Council and the Coalition Provisional Authority to make progress in the stabilization of the security situation in the country, and that a democratic State based on justice and the rule of law will finally emerge in Iraq.”

    2003-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4869 (2003) · source

25. “We are also heartened by the agreement reached on the political process, in response to a Security Council invitation addressed to the Governing Council in resolution 1511 (2003) to provide a timetable and a programme for the drafting of a new Constitution for Iraq and for the holding of democratic elections under that Constitution. In our view, the political sequence set out in the agreement on fully restoring sovereignty to Iraq is a good sign providing a good framework to move Iraq's political process forward. It is our expectation that the benchmarks established in the 15 November agreement will be fulfilled and that, by the end of 2005, a new Government will take over that will have been elected under the new Constitution.”

    2003-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4869 (2003) · source

26. “That was clearly spelled out in resolution 1511 (2003), which determined that the provision of security and stability is essential to the successful completion of the political process, and authorized a multinational force to take every necessary measure to contribute to the maintenance of security and stability in Iraq. The Security Council once again expressed its concern about the future of Iraq, as well as its willingness to contribute to the rapid stabilization of the situation, unanimously placing its weight and authority behind the Governing Council and the Coalition Provisional Authority for the attainment of a rapid stabilization of the security situation in Iraq. Thirdly, we are encouraged by the steps taken by the Governing Council of Iraq and the Coalition Provisional Authority.”

    2003-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4869 (2003) · source

27. “In resolution 1483 (2003) the Security Council stressed the right of the Iraqi people to freely determine their own political future and to control their own natural resources, encouraged efforts by the people of Iraq to form a representative Government based on the rule of law, and reiterated its resolve that the day when Iraqis govern themselves must come quickly. Those were unequivocal principles set out in resolutions adopted unanimously by the Council, translating the commitment of the international community for a rapid restoration of Iraq's sovereignty. Secondly, the security situation in Iraq has been a permanent concern of the Security Council and its members.”

    2003-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4869 (2003) · source

28. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Angola. I would like to thank Permanent Representatives Jones Parry and Negroponte, of the United Kingdom and the United States, respectively, for the wealth of information they have provided to the Council on the situation in Iraq and with regard to meeting the challenges faced in reaching the objectives set by the SANA-869 Coalition Provisional Authority to make Iraq a nation that is fully integrated into the international community. I would like to highlight three points in my intervention. I would first like to refer to the concern that has been consistently expressed by the Security Council and by its members over the situation and about the future of Iraq.”

    2003-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4869 (2003) · source

29. “As there is no list of speakers, I invite those Council members who wish to take the floor to indicate this to the Secretariat.”

    2003-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4869 (2003) · source

30. “The Security Council will now begin consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in prior consultations. At this meeting the Security Council will hear briefings by His Excellency Mr. John Negroponte, the representative of the United States of America, and His Excellency Sir Emyr Jones Parry, the representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.”

    2003-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4869 (2003) · source

31. “"The Security Council recalls the vital role foreseen for the United Nations in resolutions 1483 (2003), 1500 (2003) and 1511 (2003), as circumstances permit, inter alia, in the areas of humanitarian assistance, facilitation of economic rehabilitation and reconstruction." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2003/24. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.30 p.m.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4868 (2003) · source

32. “"The Security Council emphasizes the need for continued international efforts aimed at the reconstruction of Iraq and, in this context, took note with satisfaction of the statements made by the representatives of the United States and the United Kingdom on the measures which the Coalition Provisional Authority intends to take in order to continue the payment mechanisms and deliveries under the Programme. "The Security Council recognizes the important role of the United Nations in coordinating the termination of the Programme, including the transfer at the earliest possible time of all surplus funds in the escrow accounts to the Development Fund for Iraq.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4868 (2003) · source

33. “"The Security Council expresses its deep gratitude to the Secretary-General, to the Office of the Iraq Programme, to United Nations personnel who worked on the ground in Iraq, and to all other United Nations agencies and structures involved and applauds their commitment and professionalism. It also thanks the Chairmen and members of the 661 Committee, for their dedicated efforts to implement the Programme since its inception and in implementing resolution 1483 (2003).”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4868 (2003) · source

34. “"The Security Council underlines the exceptionally important role of the Programme in providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Iraq under the regime of sanctions imposed by the Security Council on the previous Government of Iraq. Under this unique programme the value of humanitarian goods delivered to Iraq during the period from December 1996 through March 2003 amounted to about $30 billion. Those deliveries made it possible to provide to the Iraqi people essential foods and medicines, as well as to supply various equipment and materials for the key sectors of the Iraqi economy. Purchases under the Programme will in the next few months play a key role in the economic reconstruction of Iraq by providing vital goods in the amount of more than of $6 billion.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4868 (2003) · source

35. “I thank the Secretary-General for his statement. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council has heard the Secretary-General's statement and has considered the briefing by the Executive Director of the Iraq Programme on the termination on 21 November 2003 of the United Nations humanitarian programme for Iraq (the Programme) and the transfer of the responsibility for the administration of any remaining activity under the Programme to the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq in accordance with Security Council resolution 1483 (2003).”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4868 (2003) · source

36. “I thank representative Aguilar Zinser, and all of us feel as he does. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation between Iraq and Kuwait The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I welcome the presence of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, at this meeting, and I give him the floor.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4868 (2003) · source

37. “As a result, the Council held a constructive debate on the importance of restoring security conditions, the rule of law, the protection of human rights, institution-building and the socio- economic reconstruction in States emerging from conflict. As the Chairman of the Sierra Leone sanctions Committee, he not only worked energetically to fulfil the mandate of the Committee, but he led the Security Council in taking a comprehensive approach to Liberia. He also provided effective leadership to the Security Council's mission to Guinea-Bissau, which was greatly appreciated by all of his colleagues. In bidding Ambassador Aguilar Zinser farewell, I wish him, on behalf of Council members, all success in his future endeavours.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4868 (2003) · source

38. “I understand that this is the last meeting of the Security Council at which our colleague Ambassador Adolfo Aguilar Zinser, Permanent Representative of Mexico, will be present. I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the members of the Council, to pay tribute to Ambassador Adolfo Aguilar Zinser for the contribution that he has made to the work of the Council, in particular the Sierra Leone sanctions Committee. As a member of the Council, he has distinguished himself with his intense interest in the role of the United Nations in post-conflict situations. In April this year he made that issue the main theme in wrapping up his presidency.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4868 (2003) · source

39. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.10p.m.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4867 (2003) · source

40. “Members of the Council have before them document S/2003/llO6, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by a show ofhands. In favour: Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, Guinea, Mexico, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1516 (2003). I now give the floor to the representative of Turkey.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4867 (2003) · source

41. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Turkey, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Pamir (Turkey) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4867 (2003) · source

42. “"The Security Council calls on the countries of the region and the members of the international community to support the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes region and the Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for the Great Lakes region, and expresses its gratitude to the Secretary-General for keeping it informed of developments in the region and requests him to continue to do so on a regular basis." The Council has thus concluded its present consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.45 p.m.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source

43. “"The Security Council appeals to the countries of the region and to the international community to provide sustained political and diplomatic support as well as adequate technical and financial assistance so that the conference is well prepared and timely, and so that effective follow-up actions are taken. It commends the active partnership between the United Nations and the African Union in all aspects relating to the preparation of the proposed conference, and welcomes the appointment of Mr. Keli Walubita as Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for the Great Lakes region.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source

44. “"The Security Council emphasizes the relevance to the proposed conference of the Solemn Declaration of the Conference on Security, Stability, Development and Cooperation in Africa (CSSDCA) adopted by the Organization of African Unity Lome Summit in July 2000, of the Maputo Decision adopted by the Executive Council of the African Union in July 2003 and of the Declaration of Principles on Good- Neighbourly Relations and Cooperation adopted by the Governments of Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and Uganda in New York on 25 September 2003, as well as of the framework of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD).”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source

45. “Ibrahima Fall, and welcomes the offer made by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania to host a summit during the year 2004. "The Security Council encourages the Governments concerned, with the support of their civil societies, their neighbours and development partners, to continue their efforts to bring about a successful conference, based on a regional, all- inclusive and action-oriented approach. It stresses the importance of the participation in this conference of all States concerned, in particular those neighbouring the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi, and encourages the States in the region to reach early agreement on participation in the conference.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source

46. “"The Security Council considers that the holding of the proposed conference will help build on the progress made in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi peace processes to achieve lasting peace and promote the national reconciliation processes in all countries concerned in the region. "The Security Council welcomes the progress made towards the convening of the proposed conference, expresses satisfaction at the fact that the countries of the region have launched the preparatory process of the conference with the first meeting of their national coordinators, held in June 2003 in Nairobi, and considers it now crucial to follow up this initial step with intensified efforts. It takes note with appreciation of the briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes region, Mr.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source

47. “I thank Minister Madeira for his comments and responses. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council recalls its Presidential Statement of 24 April 1997 (S/PRST/1997/22) and its other relevant statements and resolutions calling for the holding at an appropriate time of an international conference on peace, security, democracy and development in the Great Lakes region of Africa, with the participation of all Governments of the region of the Great Lakes and Central Africa and all others concerned, to be organized under the aegis of the United Nations and the African Union, with a view to achieving a sustainable peace, security and stability for all countries in the region, in particular through the full normalization of their relations and the establishment of confidence-building measures and mechanisms.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source

48. “I thank Mr. Ibrahima Fall for his additional comments. I think that some questions have been referred to the representative of the African Union. I would therefore like to give the floor to Minister Madeira to comment and respond.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source

49. “Without it, it would be difficult to successfully bring peace, security and development to the Great Lakes region. I now resume my function as President of the Council. I give the floor to Mr. Ibrahima Fall to respond to the comments made by members of the Council - briefly, if possible, given the lateness of the hour.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source

50. “In addition, thousands of refugees from the region remain in Angola. As the preparatory process for the conference evolves, it is our conviction that the issue of the scope of the conference should be carefully addressed by the African Union, the United Nations and, in particular, the core countries that are directly or indirectly affected by the conflict. Within this framework, Angola is ready to continue to make its contribution to the establishment and consolidation of peace, security, stability and development in the Great Lakes region. At this stage of the process, more efforts will be required from all of us. In addition, it is imperative that adequate resources be made available for the fulfilment of this task. The assistance of the international community is pivotal.”

    2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source