YouSaid · the spoken record

Gatilov

lines on the record: 453
first: 1996-04-18
most recent: 2017-09-21
sittings or episodes: 76
sources: un-security-council

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

“Mr. Gatilov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for his detailed briefing on the situation in the region and the work of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). We note the efforts made by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Kosovo, Mr. Haekkerup, and the Mission he heads to re-establish normalcy in the province. We welcome steps to develop dialogue between UNMIK and the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. We anticipate further intensification of that cooperation on all matters, without exception, relating to the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). We would emphasize yet again that it is only through solid interaction with Belgrade that the Mission can discharge its mandate.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“The Russian Federation is prepared to make a constructive contribution to resolving the problems still outstanding on the Bosnia and Herzegovina agenda for the establishment of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a unified, multi-ethnic and democratic State, which includes practical participation in the United Nations Mission in that country and in the International Police Task Force, which has been deployed under its auspices.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“We welcome the strengthening of bilateral relations between Bosnia and Herzegovina with Croatia and Yugoslavia, and their cooperation in implementing the Peace Agreement, which is of particular importance for the further development of regional, political and economic cooperation pursuant to the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and the inviolability of the borders of Bosnia and Herzegovina and other States of the region. Today, as never before, it is important to work out a specific programme of action for the international community in Bosnia and Herzegovina and to establish an effective mechanism for their cooperation in the field in order to have better coordination and better interaction in the process of meeting the challenges they face, with the leading role being played by the United Nations.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“It is important to ensure that the leading political forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina shoulder the responsibility for the fate of their country. Cooperation must be improved between both entities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, that is between the entities themselves in the framework of the Bosnian-wide State organs and between the entities and the international structures in the country, in particular the High Representative, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the United Nations Mission as a whole.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“Despite the Victory won by moderate political forces in the elections of last autumn in both entities, nationalist circles, primarily those that have come together in the Croatian Democratic Alliance, are refusing to participate in the implementation of the outcome of the elections and are boycotting the majority of institutions, both at the level of Bosnia and Herzegovina and at the entity level. We are particularly concerned by attempts to proclaim Croatian self-government in certain parts of Herzegovina. We strongly condemn any manifestations of extremism and ethnically motivated violence. In this context, we note with concern the growing frequency of acts of Violence against refugees and against the reconstruction of historical religious centres.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“Attempts to revise Dayton could upset the balance of interests and cause new tension not only within Bosnia and Herzegovina, but outside of Bosnia and Herzegovina. On the other hand, relying on the solid basis of Dayton, Security Council resolutions and other international instruments aimed at resolving the Bosnia and Herzegovina problem will lead to progress. It will mean meeting the challenges of reinforcing the multi-ethnic State, observance of the rights of all peoples of that country and the achievement of genuine reconciliation and effective post-conflict reconstruction. We are convinced that that must continue to be the focus of the activities of the United Nation Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The situation in that country continues to cause concern.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“Klein and the Mission that he heads, aimed at implementing the core mandate of the Mission by the end of 2002, in accordance with the Mission's implementation plan to continue the policy of full implementation of the Dayton Agreements and of making the peace process in Bosnia and Herzegovina irreversible. The Russian Federation continues to believe that the basis of stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina is the Dayton Peace Agreement. The signing of that Agreement more than five years ago made it possible to take into account the sometimes very conflicting interests of the three Bosnian peoples and of neighbouring States, particularly Yugoslavia and Croatia, and to lay the groundwork for Bosnian statehood on the basis of the existence of two entities enjoying equal rights and three peoples that formed States.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“Mr. Gatilov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We, too, are grateful to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the head of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH), Mr. Klein, for his comprehensive briefing. We are also grateful to the Secretary-General for his report. We support his recommendation to extend the current mandate of UNMIBH for another year. We agree with the suggested reduction, as spelled out in the report, of the International Police Task Force (IPTF) to 1,850 personnel. We commend the work done by Mr.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“In that context, I should like especially to note the importance of the project to reopen river navigation between regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo that are under the control of the conflicting parties, the significance of which for the overall settlement cannot be overemphasized. A useful role in planning future tasks will have to be played by the civilian police contingent, which has now appeared for the first time in MONUC. However, it is important that all Secretariat measures to develop the mission in accordance with the defined concept should clearly correspond to the mandate agreed by the Council and should be thoroughly planned and based on the necessary logistical resources.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source
“We feel that this emerging trend calls for the closest attention and we would be grateful to the Secretary-General for specific recommendations on how to counter it. The efforts of the parties to the conflict towards reconciliation will be met with support from the United Nations and its Mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We welcome the Secretary-General's intention at this early stage to step up the Mission's activity in the civilian, political, human rights, humanitarian and socio-economic spheres. Efforts aimed at the economic recovery of the Democratic Republic of the Congo should be a basic component of the general strategy for the settlement of the conflict.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source
“In our view, the logic behind the development of the peace process requires the intensification of the dialogue between the States involved in the conflict, first and foremost through bilateral contacts between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its neighbours. This is precisely where we see a window of opportunity to resolve many key issues of the settlement, notably those related to the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of the so-called negative forces. It is essential to prevent the infiltration of armed groups from the Democratic Republic of the Congo into the territories of neighbouring States, which would only broaden the conflict. In that context, I must note our great concern over the involvement of the Front de liberation du Congo in the recent fighting in the Central African Republic.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source
“This would allow adequate preparation for the onset of phase III of the peacekeeping operation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In our view, important steps in that direction should include the completion of the process of the disengagement of the parties to the conflict and the demilitarization of Kisangani, in accordance with the provisions of resolution 1304 (2000). It is also essential to accelerate the work of the Political Committee of participants in the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement and of the Joint Military Commission on the preparation of detailed plans for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of the members of armed groups and for the withdrawal of foreign troops from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source
“Part of the Ugandan and Zimbabwean contingents are leaving the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Preparations are well under way for the establishment of the inter-Congolese dialogue. At the same time, we would feel it to be premature to speak of the irreversibility of the peace process. A great deal remains to be done to that end, in particular by the parties to the conflict, which bear the main responsibility for its settlement. On that basis, we support the recommendation in the Secretary-General's report to extend the present mandate of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for 12 months, until 15 June 2002, while maintaining the current level of the maximum agreed strength of the Mission's military component.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source
“Mr. Gatilov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We consider the presence at today's Security Council meeting of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mr. She Okitundu, and of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Mr. Olara Otunnu, to be very important and useful. The Russian delegation is grateful to the Secretary-General for his thorough report on the Democratic Republic of the Congo and for its introduction by Mr. Guehenno. We share the cautious optimism with which the report assesses developments in that country. It is important that there be a general observance of the ceasefire. There has been incontrovertible progress in the disengagement of forces in the conflict.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source
“That event took place along with the registration of voters, in the course of which over 42 per cent of the population has been registered. We trust that this can been considered a good guarantee for the successful conduct of planned activities. With regard the further presence of the United Nations in East Timor, we believe that the concrete format and parameters of that presence will be determined in accordance with real requirements, and with the agreement of the authorities of an independent East Timor.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“The international community's attention has been drawn to the recent decision taken by an Indonesian court regarding one of the leaders of the pro- integrationist militia, Mr. Guterres. We are opposed to interference in the administration of justice in sovereign States, but we are convinced that those guilty of the terror unleashed in East Timor in connection with the holding of a referendum there, as well as those who attacked United Nations personnel in West Timor, must receive the proper punishment. We must take decisive measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. A notable event in the internal political life of East Timor took place on 7 May. That day marked the start of the first census to be taken in the territory.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“This issue is of substantial significance because the new postponement virtually eliminates the chances for participation in East Timor's general election for those refugees remaining in West Timor, who expect to be registered there as temporarily displaced persons and to return to their former residences after the elections. We are also concerned about the fact that there has been an intensification of the political split within Timorese society because of differing views about conditions for the implementation of national reconciliation and about the draft of a future constitution. Unfortunately, the existing differences have not been kept within the bounds of civilized disagreement, but have spilled over into clashes among East Timorese.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“At the same time, along with obvious successes, we cannot fail to draw attention to remaining problems. Among the most serious of those problems is that of refugees in West Timor. Unfortunately, the pro- integrationist militia has not yet been disarmed. That militia is not only preventing the return of refugees, it also continues to be a source of threats along the border with East Timor. As far as we know, there has once again been a postponement in refugee registration. In that regard, there is still no certainty that registration will take place within the new time-frame.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“Mr. Gatilov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to Mr. Annabi for his briefing on the situation in East Timor. We are also grateful for the participation in today's meeting of Mr. Xanana Gusmao and Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, who have given us their appraisals of the situation in East Timor as it moves towards independence. Our latest review of the situation in East Timor, including a study of the interim report of the Secretary- General, enables us to draw conclusions about the progress made in the territory's move towards independence. However, a great deal remains to be done to achieve that independence. In this connection, we view positively the activities of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), headed by the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Vieira de Mello.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“We deem valid ECOWAS' recommendation concerning the establishment of a mechanism for monitoring the implementation of sanctions and Liberia's compliance with the demands of the Security Council. We call upon all States fully to abide by the provisions of resolution 1343 (2001) to prevent armed individuals and groups from using their territory to prepare and commit attacks on neighbouring countries and refrain from any action that might contribute to further destabilization of the situation on the borders between Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.”
2001-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4319 (2001) · source
“Of key significance to the settlement of the conflict in Sierra Leone is full compliance by Liberia with the demand of the Security Council that it end its support for the RUF, as set out in Security Council resolution 1343 (2001). Here I would emphasize that it should end its support, not its contacts, with the Sierra Leonean rebels, within the framework of collective efforts to encourage them to achieve peace. This is the objective of the sanctions with regard to Liberia, and relevant steps taken by its authorities would be duly valued by the Security Council. We take note of Monrovia's statement on measures adopted in compliance with resolution 1343 (2001) and of its intention to continue to cooperate with the Security Council.”
2001-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4319 (2001) · source
“We agree in principle with arguments put forward in the report of the Inter- Agency Mission calling for a zonal approach to solving problems related to DDR and other aspects of post- conflict peace-building in the Mano River Union region. However, we have some doubts about the appropriateness of expanding UNAMSIL's mandate by extending its activities to the territory of all three States of the Union, primarily because of the differing types of problems that exist in those countries. We believe that it would be preferable to adopt a policy that would focus on enhancing the coordination of the efforts of the international community, with a key role being played by West African subregional structures.”
2001-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4319 (2001) · source
“We note that there has recently been a tangible turn for the better in this area. In our view, this demonstrates the correctness of the strategy, adopted by the Security Council, to combine strong pressure on the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) with encouragement for the process to find a political settlement of the conflict. Appeals to retreat from such a strategy would only fan the flames of armed conflict in the subregion. As progress is made towards a settlement and as State administration expands over the territory now in the hands of the rebels, we expect that the Government of Sierra Leone will step up its compliance with the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programme for ex-combatants. Those efforts should have the support of UNAMSIL.”
2001-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4319 (2001) · source
“We believe that such an operation should be based on the agreement of all States on whose territories it would be conducted and on the basis of a mandate that includes an enforcement component based on the authorization of the Security Council. On the whole, the Russian Federation advocates strengthening coordination between United Nations and ECOWAS efforts to settle the situation in West Africa and in averting and preventing conflicts. We are impressed by the proposals in that regard contained in the report of the Inter-Agency Mission to West Africa. There can be no doubt that the most destabilizing element of the situation in West Africa continues to be the conflict in Sierra Leone. We greatly value the efforts of the leadership and personnel of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) to settle this conflict.”
2001-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4319 (2001) · source
“A solution to this problem would allow for substantial progress towards eliminating the humanitarian crisis that today threatens the civilian populations of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. That would establish conditions for the safe return of refugees. A personal meeting between the leaders of the countries members of the Mano River Union could be essential for achieving this objective. In our view, building trust in the subregion could also be furthered by the deployment of a contingent from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) to the areas of most intensive activity by the unlawful armed groups.”
2001-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4319 (2001) · source
“Mr. Gatilov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are also grateful to Mr. Guehenno, Ms. McAskie and Mr. Fall for their comprehensive information on the situation in West Africa. The Russian Federation is deeply concerned about the difficult situation that has come about in that subregion, and in particular about the explosive situation on Guinea's borders with Liberia and Sierra Leone. We support the efforts undertaken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to settle this problem on the basis of good- neighbourly relations, a rejection of the use of force and the development of agreed political measures to halt the activities of armed rebel groups on the territory of those States.”
2001-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4319 (2001) · source
“On a broader scale, the Russian Federation will continue to make every possible effort to reach a speedy resolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict on the basis of the agreements between the parties directly involved in the conflict, and to facilitate the optimum format for international assistance for such negotiations.”
2001-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4305 (2001) · source
“We believe that it is important to put an end to the violence - that is the why we voted in favour - as well as to normalize the situation around the Palestinian territories and to remove the blockades, including the economic one. At the same time, it is important to ensure that the negotiation process is resumed in a context in which the legitimate interests of the parties can be satisfied. We believe that the draft resolution of the Non-Aligned Movement would not have imposed precepts on either the Palestinians or the Israelis, but would have instructed the Secretary- General to establish contacts with the parties for the purpose of producing a mutually acceptable formula for creating a mechanism to protect the civilian population.”
2001-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4305 (2001) · source
“On many important aspects of the draft resolution under discussion, members of the Security Council were very close to agreement, and it appeared that the achievement of consensus was possible. Unfortunately, however, we cannot fail to draw the conclusion that it was impossible to arrive at a text that was acceptable to all. At the same time, we are convinced that at this critical period the Security Council is not entitled to remain on the sidelines and to divorce itself from the tragic events in the West Bank and Gaza. We believe that it is now necessary to focus on finding a way to resolve the situation through the combined efforts of all the parties concerned. For that reason, we voted in favour of the draft resolution that was presented by the Non-Aligned Movement caucus.”
2001-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4305 (2001) · source
“Mr. Gatilov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian Federation has noted with some regret that the situation in the territory of Palestine is gradually deteriorating. The conflict is growing, and every day the cost in human lives increases. The negotiating process has been deadlocked; the parties are unable to resume their contacts, which are particularly necessary today in the area of security in order to overcome the violence and resume the peace process. The situation has further deteriorated as a result of the isolation of the West Bank and Gaza and the virtual economic blockade of that territory. We note that very serious efforts have been made in the Security Council in recent days to elaborate an agreed response to the situation in the occupied territories.”
2001-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4305 (2001) · source
“For example, it is proposed that the constitutional commissions, which were created and so far have existed only on a temporary basis, be inserted into the Parliaments as permanent organs. We believe that making fundamental amendments to the Constitution of the entities will, in fact, become a step towards a silent review of Dayton, which cannot be allowed. We would be grateful to the High Representative for his comments on the questions that we have raised.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“We consider this a direct step towards building united armed forces for Bosnia, which runs counter to the provisions of the Dayton Agreements. In addition, everything is not clear regarding the concept of State restructuring on the basis of cantonization. As we understand it, the basis of this proposal is the idea of the elimination of the entities. How, in that case, will their interests be ensured? How does this idea correspond to Dayton? We know that the High Representative described this idea as an interesting one, although premature. We would like to hear the view of the High Representative as to what, then, makes it attractive. We have one more comment. According to several assessments, proposals regarding making amendments to the Constitution of the entities attest to the intention of radically changing their internal structure.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“Together with accelerated rates in the return of the refugees, there continues to be an outflow from the country primarily of young people and the intellectual elite. This is also a cause of concern. The listing of these contradictory facts could be continued, but those already mentioned suffice to describe the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina as one that is causing difficulties. In that context, I would also like to draw attention to a few processes on which we would like to hear the additional views of the High Representative. In particular, we continue to have doubts regarding the justification of the efforts to speedily conclude the draft for a single united defence doctrine of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“However, the latter, united in the Croatian Democratic Union, are refusing to participate in implementing the results of the elections and are boycotting the majority of State institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as institutions on the entity level. Together with growth in the gross domestic product and measures being undertaken to right the economic situation in the country, as mentioned by the High Representative, the economy of the country unfortunately remains unstable. This is having a negative impact on the social and economic living conditions of the majority of the population. The level of corruption remains high, which is blocking the implementation of the Peace Agreement and the carrying out of reforms.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“Mr. Gatilov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are glad today to welcome Mr. Petritsch to our meeting. We consider that the report of the High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina contains various assessments that prompt a mixed reaction on our part. On the one hand, in the political and economic fields, as Mr. Petritsch noted, there are positive phenomena, but along with these there are also facts that cause us serious concern. We note that as a result of the elections that took place last fall, the moderate forces, for the first time since the signing of the Peace Agreement, have won a victory over the nationalists.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“The last, but hardly least important, aspect of post-conflict development is the establishment of good relations with neighbours and the integration of the post-conflict country into existing regional political and economic structures. To be sure, the world community and its major international Organization, the United Nations, must play an adequate role by lending assistance to post- conflict building. In this connection, we believe it is exceedingly important to respect strictly the post- conflict nation's sovereignty and to bear in mind its national circumstances. The Security Council must play an important role here, especially in the transition from peacekeeping to peace-building, after which the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the specialized agencies of the United Nations system should assume the primary one.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272 (2001) · source
“Another very important area is that of efforts for national reconciliation. For this purpose, in many recent cases a so-called commission to establish historical truth has been set up. Steps taken in this area are directly linked to the functioning of the court system, the independent activities of which must remain one ofthe safeguards of reforms under way in a country; therefore, the existing structure might also require reform. The next key aspect is the activity of law enforcement bodies, security services and the army. As a rule, this aspect also requires close attention both in terms of the renewal or even re-creation of those institutions and in ensuring their non-interference in the nation's political life.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272 (2001) · source
“In this connection, we cannot limit ourselves only to the holding of honest and fair elections, since this expression of will cannot in and of itself safeguard social peace. In many situations, what is required is a partial or fundamental restructuring of the entire political structure in a country that has experienced conflict, as a result of which conditions are established for the activities of new political forces personified in the ex-combatants and their political movements. In the final analysis, all of these efforts must be directed towards the establishment of a society of political pluralism with strong State and social institutions. This, of course, may require legislative reforms, including the introduction of amendments to or the adoption of a new constitution.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272 (2001) · source
“Parallel with this is the need to focus efforts on eradicating the root causes of conflicts. As a rule, such causes underlie social and economic problems, which are sometimes compounded by religious, ethnic and other disagreements. There can be no single recipe here, but experience has shown that the most widespread solution provides for the conduct of far- reaching reforms in the area of the ownership of land and other types of property, in taxation and so forth, all of which promote the establishment of new and fairer rules ofthe game. Certainly no less important are the political aspects of a settlement, designed to ensure that armed conflict is replaced by the more civilized campaign of ideas.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272 (2001) · source
“Mr. Gatilov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Our meeting today is devoted to the very important topic of the effective transition from efforts to settle a conflict within the framework of a peacekeeping operation to the stage of peace-building. The timeliness of raising this question is unquestionable, inasmuch as, without a comprehensive approach, one can hardly hope for the establishment of a lasting peace in a post-conflict country. In the view ofthe Russian Federation, the process of peace-building can successfully develop only in strict compliance with a peace agreement or other document settling a conflict. An important and integral part of this stage is the implementation of programmes for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272 (2001) · source
“In conclusion, we draw the attention of Council members to the fact that, despite our frequent requests, the Security Council has yet to receive the report of the Finnish pathologists on the results of the tragic incident in Racak. We are aware that the report is available to the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, but our frequent requests to the United Nations Secretariat have had no response to date. We hope that this matter can finally be brought to its logical conclusion and that the principle of transparency of which we have often heard speak in this Chamber, will ensure that the necessary information be made to the Security Council.”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“I refer to the so-called "Balkan syndrome", caused by the consequences of the use of depleted uranium ordinance in Kosovo, and its impact on the health of the local population and international personnel on the ground. We consider it essential that thorough and objective international expertise be made available to establish the truth of the situation. We await the results of research by the United Nations Environment Programme and expect the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to provide its full cooperation to that work. This is not a minor issue for the Security Council, but a problem that falls fully within its competence. The Security Council established the international presence in Kosovo and accordingly bears responsibility for the security and health of international personnel there.”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“In this respect, we draw attention to the most recent monthly report on the activities of the forces in Kosovo, in which there was a reference to suspicions that weapons found last November in caves near Dac Mala had been brought across the border and stored with a View to future use or sale. One might conclude from this that all has not yet been done to end the movement of weapons into Kosovo. Turning to the situation in Presevo, we support the approach taken by Belgrade to resolve the matter through political dialogue with local Albanians. We consider Belgrade's proposal to begin work on an assessment of the Kumanovo Military-Technical Agreement on the territorial scope and regime governing the ground safety zone to be fully justified. We cannot fail to refer to another problem that has concerned the world in general in recent days.”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“In this connection, we would draw attention to reports we have received that, at a university in Bern, on the recommendation of the Swiss Government, work is supposedly under way to prepare a draft provisional constitution for Kosovo. We should like to ask whether the United Nations Secretariat has any information on this? It is also rather important to determine whether the Yugoslav authorities have been involved in or asked to consent to the drafting of this document. The disarmament of former fighters of the Kosovo Liberation Army must be completed. Much remains to be done.”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“We also believe that the timing of the Kosovo- wide elections and the parameters for substantial regional autonomy are matters that must be decided on in close cooperation with Belgrade. The elections must not be an end in themselves. The holding and timing of elections must be determined by the extent to which they will help to achieve a comprehensive settlement in Kosovo. Rushing the elections before an appropriate level of security has been established and a solution to the return of refugees and displaced persons has been found, and before the creation of a multinational society has been identified in Kosovo, would simply strengthen the mono-ethnic nature of the area. That would only complicate the prospects for achieving a political settlement within the context of resolution 1244 (1999).”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“Russia welcomes the establishment of such cooperation. To that end, thought might be given to establishing some special mechanism, something along the lines of a joint implementation commission, for implementing the military-technical agreements. Also important is the question of the status of the two international presences. As we have often said, this question must be settled by the signing of appropriate agreements with the Federal Republic. It is also important to help establish a dialogue between Belgrade and the representatives of the Kosovo Albanians. The moderates who supported Rugova in the municipal elections must now show in actions that their constructive position is to help get negotiations with Belgrade started.”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“But now a new stage is beginning, and we expect that with the appointment of the new Special Representative this flawed practice will be totally ended. We are convinced that in his work the Special Representative, whatever margin he may have for independent action, will - and must - strictly respect the principle of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic, enshrined in resolution 1244 (1999). Today there is a qualitatively new situation in the region, and full use must be made of this. The new democratic leadership of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia has declared that it is interested in establishing close contacts and cooperation with the Special Representative. Use must be made of this intent so that decisions on matters of great importance will be taken in agreement with the authorities of Yugoslavia.”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“Mr. Gatilov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are also grateful to Mr. Guehenno for the informative briefing he has given us about the situation in Kosovo and the activities of the United Nations Interim Administration in Kosovo (UNMIK). Our debate today is taking place at a time when the new Special Representative of the Secretary- General is taking up his duties - the new leader of the United Nations Mission in Kosovo, Mr. Haekkerup. He has inherited a difficult situation. As we have often said, his predecessor, in our opinion, allowed several distortions in implementing Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) and, virtually circumventing the Council, took a number of serious measures which would have led to separating Kosovo from the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“Inter alia, we would regard India's proposal on making more use of the Military Staff Committee, in line with resolution 1327 (2000), as an obligation to study ways of exploiting the potential of the Military Staff Committee in the interests of strengthening the peacekeeping activities of the United Nations. Furthermore, we think that these ideas might be useful in developing interaction with troop contributors. We also think that this proposal and many others that were made could be carefully studied in a working group of the Security Council on peacekeeping issues. For our part, we wish to confirm our intention to cooperate constructively with all other countries with a view to improving United Nations peacekeeping.”
2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We could thus have a new mechanism for interaction with troop contributing countries, namely, meetings of the members of the Council, the troop contributors and the Secretariat in a new format, more in-depth briefings from the Secretariat and feedback from the national contingents in a peacekeeping operation. Of course, these are just preliminary points, and they may be supplemented, for example, within the context of discussions in the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations. We have listened carefully to the statements made by troop-contributing countries, and we note that a number of their proposals as to how to enhance United Nations peacekeeping are in keeping with our approach.”
2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source