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Gaspar Martins

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“More than ever, the United Nations is called on to play a key role by encouraging and promoting dialogue among its Members with a view to achieving the goal of strengthening regional organizations and enabling them to play an increasing role in the maintenance of international peace and security. I sincerely hope that our meeting this morning will make a significant contribution to restating and clarifying such a role, particularly by defining ways for the years ahead.”
2003-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4739 (2003) · source
“We believe that regional arrangements based on the political will and commitment of States have enormous potential and that in the future regional organizations can play a fundamental and ever increasing role in guaranteeing the peaceful settlement of local disputes and, over all, a more secure and equitable world. By reinforcing political and economical cooperation in the framework of regional and subregional organizations, States will be better prepared to defend their interests, their sovereignty and their individual and collective security. Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter contains provisions concerning regional arrangements, their role in the maintenance of peace and their relations with the Security Council.”
2003-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4739 (2003) · source
“In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Organization is actively engaged and has played a pivotal role in providing for the dialogue that led to the recent appointment of a Government of national reconciliation, while upholding the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity that unite the region. Present events might preclude fundamental changes in the pattern of international relations. In our view, States should take a number of decisive political decisions, one of the most important issues being the subject of our meeting, addressed by the Secretary- General and other speakers. Moreover, the drafters of the United Nations Charter, in their wisdom, also established a set of provisions dealing with this subject.”
2003-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4739 (2003) · source
“Their participation in bringing about the end of colonialism and apartheid in Mozambique, Angola, Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa is well documented in the Security Council and is recognized and reflected in landmark Council resolutions, processes and missions. Today, SADC continues to play a pivotal role in conflict prevention and resolution in the region as well as in promoting economic integration among member States. SADC members played a pivotal role in the resolution of the conflict in Angola by energetically adopting policies and measures to curb the ability of an insurgency to wage war on the people of Angola. Furthermore, their policies insured compliance with Security Council resolutions. That is our main task: compliance with Security Council resolutions.”
2003-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4739 (2003) · source
“This is particularly the case in matters of international peace and security, inasmuch as a regional consensus assists the Security Council by guiding its deliberations. When regional consensuses are taken into account, they ultimately improve compliance with, and the sustainability of, decisions that seek to prevent and resolve conflicts. In southern Africa, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has played such a key role. Its origins are deeply rooted in the convictions of the then-frontline States, whose national policies sought to further the cause of self- determination in Africa.”
2003-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4739 (2003) · source
“Regional organizations have a key role to play, and there is sufficient provision for it in the Charter of our Organization - in Chapter VIII. However, regional organizations cannot substitute for the role and character of the United Nations as a universal Organization. Instead, regional organizations are intermediate structures that enable cooperation and coordination at the regional level in a heterogeneous world. The manner in which those organizations interact with the universal Organization that is the United Nations has been a matter of debate in the past and will continue to be in future. In actuality, their role is dependent on their cohesion and on a sound regional consensus.”
2003-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4739 (2003) · source
“I am very honoured and pleased, Mr. President, to see you back here with us. I think that we should keep you here longer, if Mexico allows, because your presidency is such a welcome one. I should like to express my great appreciation for the initiative of the Mexican presidency in scheduling this important debate. I should like also to say that the keynote address just made by the Secretary-General contains points which we must reflect on and that are of importance to our meeting today and for us in the Council in future. Moments of crisis are particularly well suited to reflection, and today's exercise, proposed your presidency, Sir, comes at a most appropriate moment. The world is facing a crisis of great proportions whose consequences might be very far-reaching and could extend well beyond our lifetimes.”
2003-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4739 (2003) · source
“But in some of these situations - some of them have been mentioned, and one of them is in my country - we will go from crisis situations to post-conflict situations, and the 80 per cent that we are talking about will probably be reduced. In what direction are we moving? In other words, are we moving in the direction of investing more in development and less elsewhere, in order to do what Mr. Morris mentioned in terms of the green revolution he spoke of?”
2003-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4736 (2003) · source
“Morris mentioned: 80 per cent of the resources of the World Food Programme are devoted to emergency situations - in other words, food distribution. Only 20 per cent is devoted to development, meaning food production or addressing other conditions. Something that was mentioned was the question of perhaps investing in more early warning systems, which are needed to prevent some of the food crisis situations. My question is, how is this trend changing? How is Mr. Morris's thinking evolving towards a situation where we are looking more at food production and investing more in resources for development to create the conditions for food production, rather than at dealing with emergencies. Granted, there are situations that are emergencies.”
2003-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4736 (2003) · source
“I too would like to thank Mr. Morris for coming here. It is not an accident that he is coming to the Security Council. One might ask why. Mr. Morris deals with food; the Security Council deals with peace and security. Yet, it is important that he has come here. I think the link was established also by what Ambassador Greenstock touched on. I think that at one point in Mr. Morris's presentation, he said that what Africa needs is a green revolution, meaning the opposite of the type of revolutions that we have been seeing, which are, perhaps, red revolutions - we see a lot of blood. We need to change that. Very often, the inadequacy of food supplies, famine and the drastic situations that exist in quite a number of places create conditions conducive to disturbances. Let me raise a question. I too have noted a point that Mr.”
2003-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4736 (2003) · source
“In our view, that is the core issue, and if the international community is really determined to score decisive victories in the fight against terrorism, it must pursue a two-pronged strategy in dealing with terrorism and its root causes. In that sense, we praise the practical contribution of the CTC to strengthen anti-terrorist capabilities at national, regional and global levels. We conclude by reiterating our thanks to Sir Jeremy for his valuable contribution to the work of the Committee and for the working methods he has been able to instil in this body. The CTC has become one of the most active Committees of the Security Council today. I would like to assure Ambassador Arias of our full cooperation in the future.”
2003-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4734 (2003) · source
“Only with concerted effort and international assistance will we be able to meet the reporting requirements of the CTC and strengthen our capacities in the fight against terrorism. I would like to recall here that the root causes of terrorism lie in injustice, poverty and social and political exclusion. Therefore, a concerted international effort and international assistance are needed to help many countries upgrade conditions and create legal institutions to fight terrorism. There is an urgent need for the international community to enhance dialogue and understanding among civilizations by addressing unresolved regional conflicts and the questions of poverty, social and economic development and the creation of political institutions that promote justice and the common good.”
2003-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4734 (2003) · source
“Moreover, those countries lack the capacity for dealing adequately with border control and security, the movement of criminals, the smuggling of illicit drugs, illegal firearms, fissile materials and possible terrorist links. We recognize the necessity that my country and the countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) approach international standards in order to meet the great challenges and risks that lie ahead. But to achieve that goal, we need sustained long-term assistance, focused on national and regional capacity-building in areas relevant to resolution 1373 (2001). The recent special meeting held in Gabarone, Botswana, with SADC members, is a good example of such "joint effort", and we welcome it.”
2003-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4734 (2003) · source
“There is a collective effort worldwide that has become more real, and particularly more tangible. For a large number of countries, among them my own, it is not an easy task to comply fully with the provisions of resolution 1373 (2001). That is not due to a lack of commitment or failure of recognition of the importance of the fight against terrorism. Rather, it is essentially due to the lack of both national and regional capacity to meet the requirements of the resolution. Many developing countries have enacted anti-terrorism legislation, but their scarce financial, technical and human resources impede full implementation of the legislative framework.”
2003-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4734 (2003) · source
“The Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) was created as an instrument of the Security Council to promote the implementation, by Member States, of all aspects of the resolution. After one and a half years of work, the Committee finds itself at a critical juncture. First, with the sound teamwork built around the outstanding chairmanship of Ambassador Greenstock and, secondly, having secured the cooperation of the entire membership of the United Nations, the CTC now has a clear picture based on the self-assessment made by Governments in their reports of existing legislation and gaps that need to be filled. The practical consequences of that approach are translated into the revision and the creation, by a large number of States, of legislation that is in keeping with resolution 1373 (2001).”
2003-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4734 (2003) · source
“As Vice- Chairman of the Committee, and after having gone through an initial period of adjustment, we are now more knowledgeable of the Committee's methods and procedures, which will allow us to perform better. The fight against terrorism requires sustained, long-term and global action, with the United Nations playing a central role in combining its own leadership with national efforts. It has been fully understood by the international community that States are primarily responsible for adopting measures aimed at combating the financing of terrorism and preventing all active and passive support for terrorism, in compliance with the relevant Security Council resolutions, particularly 1373 (2001), which imposes binding measures on all States.”
2003-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4734 (2003) · source
“It is on the work produced by the Counter- Terrorism Committee that we concentrate our attention today. In that respect, we would like to express our appreciation to Ambassador Jeremy Greenstock, who, with unique energy and determination, has conducted the work of the Committee since its inception. Now that his mandate draws to a close, we fully endorse his declared intention, expressed during the Security Council meeting on 20 January, when he referred to the Committee as one with a sense of purpose, direction and momentum. He now entrusts the Committee to the new Chairman, Ambassador Arias. We wish Ambassador Greenstock all the best. To Ambassador Arias, we wish the best of luck in conducting the Committee, and we take the opportunity to ensure him of our full cooperation.”
2003-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4734 (2003) · source
“I would like to start by congratulating you, Sir. I am very pleased at your assumption of the presidency for the month of April. Allow me to reiterate our thanks to Ambassador Traore for the brilliant way that he guided the work of the Council during the month of March; our thanks go also to the entire delegation of Guinea. By adopting resolution 1373 (2001), the international community took a far-reaching step forward in the global fight against terrorism. Through the establishment of a set of mandatory provisions and the creation of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) to monitor implementation of the resolution by all States, the Security Council took the effective lead in this fundamental combat against one of the main threats to international peace and security that the world faces today.”
2003-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4734 (2003) · source
“In particular, we welcome the efforts of the Government of Papua New Guinea and its commitment to implementing the Bougainville Peace Agreement. We should like to stress the role of the United Nations Political Office in this process. It is our view that the Office should continue to play the pivotal role that it has played up to the end of the mandate that has already been defined. We recall with appreciation the valuable and sustained support provided by regional donors, which have facilitated the implementation of the Action Plan for the Completion of Weapons Collection. In conclusion, we reaffirm our support for the conclusions contained in the Secretary-General's report. We hope that the finalizing of this process will continue as reported thus far and that the Security Council will achieve another success story.”
2003-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4728 (2003) · source
“We welcome the assessment made in the Secretary-General's report of the progress made thus far in this process and of the work that has been done by the Bougainville Constitutional Commission in drafting the Constitution. We deem it very important that the people of Bougainville have been consulted with regard to the future of the territory. That is a fundamental step towards democracy. Implementation of the agreed weapons disposal plan is also an important step towards achieving stability in the region and a very crucial element in promoting the conclusion of the peace process and the holding of elections, which are planned for later this year. My delegation would like to encourage the parties to move forward with meaningful talks for a peaceful solution and for good relations with the countries in the region.”
2003-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4728 (2003) · source
“Thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open meeting of the Security Council to examine the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville (UNPOB) (S/2003/345), which allows members to closely follow recent developments and to be kept informed on progress in implementation of the Bougainville Peace Agreement. We thank Mr. Danilo Tiirk for his update on recent developments. Let me also take this opportunity to welcome the presence in the Council of the Permanent Representative of Papua New Guinea. That clearly attests to the positive role that that country has been playing in the process and in the success that we have achieved.”
2003-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4728 (2003) · source
“We join the appeal of the Secretary-General for bilateral support to supplement the efforts of UNMISET, including in the vital areas of defence, police and justice. Finally, we reiterate our full confidence to the people of Timor-Leste, with the conviction that as they have done in the past, with international help and solidarity they will be able to overcome their difficult moments.”
2003-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4715 (2003) · source
“Moreover, we believe that the Indonesian authorities should do their utmost to curb anti- Timorese activities in the border region and inside West Timor. To conclude, we reiterate our support for the conclusions contained in the report of the Secretary- General. We also deem extremely important the additional commitment of the international community to Timor-Leste in order that the great political and human investment made so far is not lost. We fully support the proposals for the postponement of the downgrading plan until we are assured that the security situation in Timor-Leste can be handled by the Timorese themselves and that its neighbours have a more proactive role in curbing destabilizing activities against the new country.”
2003-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4715 (2003) · source
“We are satisfied with the progress achieved so far in building a credible Timorese police force, and we fully understand the concerns behind the proposal: the necessity of further training, the promotion of the force's ability to contain civil disorder in urban areas, and the strengthening of the police's ability to address threats from criminal and armed groups in rural areas and in the region of the Tactical Coordination Line. We deem particularly worrying the situation along the Tactical Coordination Line and the degree of influence that former militia maintain in such a sensitive zone. It is my delegation's belief that the United Nations should do its utmost to help Indonesia to resettle as soon as possible the greatest number possible of those former refugees who constitute a dangerous menace to peace and stability in Timor- Leste.”
2003-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4715 (2003) · source
“However, this must be done with caution and prudence. In this connection, the Angolan delegation fully supports the proposals presented in the report to the Security Council that we are considering. In fact, the recent developments fully justify our choice. The proposed adjustment plan contains sensible steps to promote stability and to provide the time required for the Timorese security agencies to become ready to assume their tasks. In fact, the report proposes a revised policing strategy, with the development of a professional police force in Timor-Leste as an essential factor for the consolidation of the democratic State.”
2003-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4715 (2003) · source
“The special report of the Secretary-General on Timor-Leste submitted to the Council gives cause for great concern, given the deteriorating security situation in Timor-Leste. The relative fragility of the security forces and of their ability to restore order is indeed a cause for concern. The activities of the former militias and the credible evidence revealed in the report are indeed disturbing. We believe that the neighbouring countries bear a special responsibility in controlling and curbing such activities, as they might become a source of the most undesirable developments. We urge the Governments of Timor-Leste and Indonesia to promote a good-neighbourly relationship. The situation now prevailing will eventually force the Security Council to adjust the downsizing plans that were expected to take place in the near future.”
2003-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4715 (2003) · source
“I am pleased to see seated to my right the Permanent Representative of Timor-Leste, my good friend Ambassador Guterrez. We all were, and still are, immensely confident in the future of Timor-Leste despite the worrying news that has come recently from that country. In fact, we believe that nobody expected things to proceed without any more problems, or that peace and stability would prevail undisturbed, as it seems is not the case. We believe that the international community should continue to assist Timor-Leste with the same commitment and, by doing so, allow the people of Timor-Leste to further consolidate their hard-won freedom and independence. That the international community can continue to cherish Timor-Leste is a great success of its collective will.”
2003-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4715 (2003) · source
“Let me start by thanking Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for presenting this report (S/2003/243) and saying that I am very pleased that you, Sir, have timely sounded the warning on the changing situation. I would also like to join my colleagues in offering my condolences to the Republic of Korea on the loss we have registered in the peacekeeping force in Timor-Leste. Less than a year ago, the international community celebrated with joy the birth of a new nation. After many years of struggle, the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste was finally born as an independent political entity, with United Nations as its patron, in a demonstration of the power of the international community when it decides to uphold the right of reason against brutal force and inequity.”
2003-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4715 (2003) · source
“In conclusion, it is our hope that the combination of these kinds of initiatives and larger meetings will bring about a new and stronger commitment to targeted sanctions, as we are convinced that this can help the Security Council to promote the effective implementation of such sanctions, as a major contribution to international peace and security.”
2003-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4713 (2003) · source
“We are pleased by those initiatives, and are most sincerely thankful to the Governments of Sweden, Germany and Switzerland for them. My country, Angola, is an example of the effectiveness of targeted sanctions. As Chairman of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa, we can greatly benefit from the work of the sanctions Committee, since conflict prevention and resolution in Africa can be greatly enhanced by lessons drawn from the document which has been presented to us.”
2003-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4713 (2003) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for organizing this meeting on a key problem for the Security Council. The introduction of targeted financial and travel sanctions by the Security Council against individuals involves a qualitative change in the Council's sanctions policy, which we greatly welcome. We View the Stockholm Process as a follow-up to an international process dealing with targeted sanctions on the basis of earlier work in the Interlaken, Bonn and Berlin processes. There has indeed been progress in the work on sanctions, as witnessed by the briefings given to the Council this morning by Assistant Secretary-General Tiirk and State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Dahlgren. My delegation fully supports these kinds of initiatives.”
2003-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4713 (2003) · source
“How is it proceeding? Are there any problems in getting recruits and in getting this to move smoothly? At last month's briefing on Afghanistan, mention was made of the fact that the security situation could create problems for the 2004 elections. Today, I think, it was mentioned that elections are indeed supposed to take place in 2004. Is it, in fact, realistic to see elections taking place in 2004?”
2003-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4711 (2003) · source
“In this connection, let me ask a few questions. First of all, Mr. Nishimura mentioned the contributions received from various countries, totalling $50 million, adding that this is only a kick-off and that more is required. My question is, what are the prospects for further contributions, because, as has already been mentioned by previous speakers, this is going to be a long process that will require a great deal of funding, and in particular coordination and cooperation on the part of other countries with the lead country. With respect to the police, during the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process, police are trained, new police officers are incorporated, and it is useful to take advantage of those who are being demobilized or brought into the DDR process. What is the coordination between the two?”
2003-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4711 (2003) · source
“I should like also to join other colleagues in conveying our condolences to the Government of Afghanistan and to the Government of Pakistan on the losses that they have suffered, which we learned of this morning. Afghanistan is a country which has been at war for a very long time and has known a great deal of suffering. In the post-war period, with reconstruction under way, it is still facing tragic situations. I should like also to say that I was very pleased with the three briefings that were presented to us this morning by Mr. Guehenno, Ambassador Braun and Ambassador Nishimura. These were very rich briefings on key questions. Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration is indeed what is required in a country following 23 years of war, and it is good to see a country like Japan take the lead in this respect.”
2003-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4711 (2003) · source
“Whatever the decision may be, it is pivotal that it be based on convincing and far-reaching information. Whatever decision we collectively take must be proportionate to the gravity of the issue before us. That decision need not be popular; but it must reflect the consensus of the Council and must be justified. The consequences of a war clearly outweigh its benefits. I need not remind those present that war represents human nature at its worst.”
2003-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4707 (2003) · source
“Such information constitutes necessary inputs for the intrusive inspections that the Council has demanded. We need to allow sufficient time for the inspectors to gather the necessary information for us to make informed decisions at the appropriate time. Such time is a very valuable investment in peace and multilateralism, and in the validity of the Charter of our universal Organization. In conclusion, let me say that I am confident that the Council represents a unified coalition of the willing to ensure international peace and security. Our ability to retain the credibility that will enable us to remain relevant to international peace and security in the future is greatly dependent on our ability to weigh carefully the consequences of the measures we choose to take collectively.”
2003-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4707 (2003) · source
“In addition, legislation has been enacted to effect the outlawing of such programmes in future, as confirmed by the inspectors this morning. This proves that Iraq is capable of cooperation with the international community and can act if there is determined pressure by the community acting within the confines of our mandate. This serves as an example of the progress that can be achieved when the Security Council speaks with one voice, reflecting the consensus and determination of the international community. The adoption of resolution 1441 (2002) was a clear demonstration of that. The use of force today would deprive us of valuable information that could be gathered from U-2 flights and of information derived from interviews with scientists and from the additional documentation provided by Iraq.”
2003-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4707 (2003) · source
“However, we are equally unable to state unequivocally that Iraq is fully armed with weapons of mass destruction or other weapons that pose a clear and impending threat to international peace and security. What we are able to state unequivocally is that the international community has sent a clear message to the Government of Iraq. That is why the Council unanimously adopted resolution 1441 (2002), backed by a credible willingness to use force to see to its implementation. The positive result is that we have been able to secure Iraq's cooperation concretely, as reported to us this morning by the inspectors, such as the authorization of the use of U-2 planes, interviews with scientists and more documentation on its arms programmes.”
2003-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4707 (2003) · source
“In this connection, I welcome Iraq's acceptance of the offer by South Africa to assist in cooperation with the inspections, based on the South African experience of disarming peacefully. Africa has adopted a clear position on the question of disarming Iraq by peaceful means. Moreover, African countries decided to free their continent from weapons of mass destruction, an example that could be followed by the countries in the Middle East region. Clearly, there is much more to be done. Unfortunately, we are unable at this time to state that Iraq is free from weapons of mass destruction or that it has embarked on an irreversible road to construct a society free from weapons of mass destruction programmes.”
2003-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4707 (2003) · source
“On behalf of my Government, I would like to reiterate our confidence in the inspectors of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and to thank them for the progress that has been achieved so far, since the renewal of their respective mandates. Similarly, I would like to thank Member States for their many contributions, both material and diplomatic, to this process. These have been instrumental in reinforcing and enhancing the effectiveness of the inspections. In that regard, my Government particularly acknowledges the presentation by United States Secretary of State Powell, and 1 echo the sentiment of my Government and my continent by stating that this progress represents what can be achieved by diplomacy backed by a credible willingness to act.”
2003-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4707 (2003) · source
“The collective efforts of the Council, combined with strong military and diplomatic pressure, have increased Iraq's level of cooperation with the international inspectors. In the process, not only have we strengthened the inspections regime, but we have also strengthened our ability to carry out the pivotal portion of our mandate - that is, to save our world from the scourge of war. Simultaneously, we advance the cause of multilateralism by translating the consensual will of the international community in its desire, peacefully, but with determination, to disarm Iraq.”
2003-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4707 (2003) · source
“I wish to start by expressing our appreciation to Mr. Blix and Mr. ElBaradei for their reports today. Their reports, I hope, will help to ease the severe tension we are facing in the world today. The Security Council is meeting once again to discuss Iraq. The Government of Iraq has been the subject of several Security Council resolutions aimed at curbing its perceived threat to international peace and security. This is the third time this year that the Security Council has been called upon to consider this matter. As we are all aware, my country experienced three decades of war, a war that inflicted a great deal of suffering and destruction on Angolans. Thus, it is pleasing that the reports we have just received provide us with a beacon of hope that we can indeed save the world from imminent conflict.”
2003-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4707 (2003) · source
“My Government is a key participant. We have taken steps to reinforce peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and we will continue to do so. We will continue to play our role by providing our full support for the implementation of signed agreements because it is only when we move to the implementation of agreements that we will see a transformation and a clear change in the situation which has been presented to the Council this afternoon.”
2003-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4705 (2003) · source
“The perpetrators have to be held to account for their crimes and be brought to justice. The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will continue to deteriorate unless we see a clear movement towards the holding of the session of the inter-Congolese dialogue and implementation of the Pretoria Agreement. In that connection, we also commend the work that has been carried out by the facilitator to enable this dialogue to be pursued. It is our view that the Council will have to send a very clear signal to the belligerents in the Democratic Republic of the Congo of our support with respect to the rapid implementation of the agreements signed for the cessation of hostilities. Finally, we commend the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) for the work that it has been doing.”
2003-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4705 (2003) · source
“I would also like to join those who have expressed satisfaction for the very comprehensive briefings presented this afternoon by the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, and by the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello. These briefings present a situation that we and the Council find very serious indeed, particularly with regard to the human rights violations and the atrocities which are so well documented, as a result of the missions to the eastern part of the Congo, These violations are a clear impediment to peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. For that reason, I think that the proposals contained in Mr. Vieira de Mello's report deserve our clear support. It is our View that they should be looked at very seriously for implementation by the Council.”
2003-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4705 (2003) · source
“We also encourage continued dialogue between the authorities in Belgrade and in Pristina; that is important for bringing about the consolidation of a more stable situation in the Balkans. My delegation urges the parties to abide by the principle of "standards before status" and other recommendations in order to improve security in the region and in the country. We also welcome the three priorities for 2003 which were presented by Mr. Michael Steiner this morning. We feel that progress in that area will bring closer the successful conclusion of the Mission - one of our Organization's most effective missions.”
2003-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4702 (2003) · source
“It is very important for a political settlement to be reached, and we think that the proposals contained in the relevant resolutions and the efforts of the international community, including, in particular, the recent Security Council mission to the region, are very encouraging. My delegation believes that the international community has a very important role to play in this process. But the primary responsibility for resolving the conflict lies with the parties. The process of negotiation aimed at a lasting political settlement that is acceptable to all parties will require concessions, and we therefore encourage the parties to spare no effort to reduce the mistrust and to reach out to each other.”
2003-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4702 (2003) · source
“I would like to start by welcoming the presence, at the beginning of the meeting, of the Secretary-General. I know that he had to leave to attend to other business. I welcome in particular the presence of Mr. Michael Steiner, the Special Representative, and the report that he introduced this morning (S/2003/1 13). We welcome the recent developments, as presented in the report before us this morning, and we note that the situation has improved considerably since the adoption of resolution 1244 (1999), which created the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. The implementation of the resolution has been satisfactory, judging from the report before us this morning.”
2003-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4702 (2003) · source
“To sustain our commitment to promoting the revival and strengthening of local and international norms and value systems to protect children and to achieve our common goal of building a world fit for children a strong commitment will be required from all States. We support the recommendations of the Secretary-General's report and also his continuing work in this field and his efforts to keep the Council informed. In conclusion, I would like to stress the importance of conflict prevention as a tool for the protection of children. Prevention is often better than the cure of the illness itself.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684 (2003) · source
“More than 100,000 children were separated from their families. Many of them witnessed the death of family members and others. More than 4 million people have been displaced, generating approximately 60,000 orphans. Aware of its responsibilities, the Government of Angola has adopted and is implementing a broad programme to help those children affected by war, which incorporates access to basic services from birth certificates to education, basic health care, vaccination and access to clean water. While the Government of Angola initiated these efforts during the war, we expect greater progress to be achieved under peace and within the context of national reconciliation and reconstruction now under way.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684 (2003) · source