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1. “I thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Zambia for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is Her Excellency Ms. Frances Velho Rodrigues, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Mozambique. I invite her to take a seat at the Council table and to make her statement.”

   2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

2. “I thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs, African Union and Senegalese Abroad of Senegal for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker on my list is Mr. Katele Kalumba, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Zambia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

3. “I thank the Minister in Charge of African Affairs of Algeria for the very kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is Mr. Cheikh Tidiane Gadio, Minister for Foreign Affairs, African Union and Senegalese Abroad in Senegal. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

4. “I thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is Mr. Abdelkader Messahel, Minister in Charge of African Affairs of Algeria. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

5. “I thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Guinea for her kind words addressed to the Chair. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Leonard She Okitundu, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

6. “I thank the Under-Secretary of Foreign Affairs for Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the United Nations of Mexico for his kind words addressed to me.”

   2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

7. “I thank the Parliamentary Under- Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for the kind words she addressed to me and to my country.”

   2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

8. “I thank the Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity for his important statement and for the kind words he addressed to me and to my country. I now have the pleasure to call on the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Baroness Valerie Amos.”

   2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

9. “I thank the Deputy Secretary- General for her kind words addressed to me, my staff and my country. I should now like to invite the Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity/African Union, Mr. Amara Essy, to take the floor.”

   2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

10. “The Security Council will now resume its consideration of the item on its agenda - namely, the situation in Africa. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/2002/46, which contains the guidelines for this meeting. I now wish to welcome the Deputy Secretary- General, Her Excellency Ms. Louise Frechette, to this meeting and invite her to take the floor.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

11. “Katele Kalumba, the new Minister for Foreign Affairs of Zambia. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations and rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Council, and on behalf of the Security Council, I extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Amara Essy, Secretary- General of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)/ African Union, and invite him to take a seat at the Council table. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to His Excellency Mr. Ivan Simonovic', President of the Economic and Social Council. I understand that he is not yet here in the Chamber, but he will take his seat when he comes.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

12. “The President: On behalf of the Council, I wish to extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Abdelkader Messahel, Minister in Charge of African Affairs of Algeria; His Excellency Mr. Georges Chikoti, Vice-Minister for External Relations of Angola; His Excellency Mr. Leonard She Okitundu, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo; His Excellency Mr. Tayb Fassi Fihri, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Morocco; Her Excellency Ms. Frances Velho Rodrigues, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Mozambique; His Excellency Mr. Cheikh Tidiane Gadio, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Union and Senegalese Abroad of Senegal; Her Excellency Ms. R. T. Mabudafhasi, Minister for Environmental Affairs and Tourism of South Africa; and His Excellency Mr.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

13. “At the invitation ofthe President, Mr. Messahel (Algeria), Mr. Chikoti (Angola), Mr. Chowdhury (Bangladesh), Mr. Duval (Canada), Mr. Djagone-Bi (Cote d'lvoire), Mr. Rodriguez Parrilla (Cuba), Mr. She Okitundu (Democratic Republic ofthe Congo), Mr. Olhaye (Djibouti), Mr. Aboul Gheit (Egypt), Mr. Eflah-Apenteng (Ghana), Mr. Sharma (India), Miss Durrant (Jamaica), Mr. Motomura (Japan), Mr. Jalang'o (Kenya), Mr. Dorda (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya), Mr. Hasmy (Malaysia), Mr. Fassi Fihri (Morocco), Ms. Velho Rodrigues (Mozambique), Mr. Apata (Nigeria), Mr. Gadio (Senegal), Mr. Kamara (Sierra Leone), Ms. Mabudafhasi (South Africa), Mr. Arias (Spain), Mr. Mejdoub (Tunisia), Mr. Semakula Kiwanuka (Uganda), Mr. Kuchinsky (Ukraine) and Mr. Kalumba (Zambia) took the seats reservedfor them at the side ofthe Council Chamber.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

14. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Canada, Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Ghana, India, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malaysia, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Spain, Tunisia, Uganda, Ukraine and Zambia in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion on the item on the Council's agenda. In accordance 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.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source

15. “Whatever we do here must always take into account that any failure in Afghanistan - any failure on the part of the international community to reconstruct Afghanistan - will undermine the confidence and trust that people have in the United Nations system and, in a word, in world leaders. We are sure that under the guidance of the Secretary-General and his team, whom we support, the end of the crisis in Afghanistan is not far off, and we hope that very soon we will be able to welcome a responsible and accountable Afghan Government into our midst.”

    2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source

16. “Brahimi, I could not help but think that the task ahead will be extremely arduous and difficult. But we are sure - and we hope - that those in need of assistance will be able to get it, because the international community is committed to providing this help. We also hope that this help will be provided before the onset of winter. In this context, we wish to salute the courage of the United Nations personnel who are directly involved and engaged in the provision of relief to the Afghans. In conclusion, the time has come for testing the international community's commitment not to walk away when the threat disappears.”

    2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source

17. “We support, in this context, the work of the "six plus two" group; the work that they have been doing on Afghanistan is very valuable. But we also believe that this team must be expanded to include other countries that may contribute to the provision of help and support and that will later have a role to play in the reconstruction of Afghanistan. We are convinced that under no circumstances should the territorial integrity of Afghanistan be imperilled. But we are sure that the Afghan people must have breathed a sigh of relief when, with the Taliban on the run, they realized that they could start to live normal lives, just like everybody else in the world. I need to say a word about the humanitarian crisis. This crisis is immense. While I was listening to Mr.”

    2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source

18. “The United Nations has a daunting task, and, whether it likes it or not, it will have to be closely involved not only in the process of setting up an interim Government but also in the post-war reconstruction. The priorities are clear, but they are by no means easy. Nor are they by any means easy to achieve. We consider that the interim government that Mr. Brahimi has talked about will have to be set up under the traditional Loya Jirgah system. The ideal of a stable, broad-based, responsible and accountable government can be realized, and it is our belief that after decades of conflict and instability the Afghan people will cherish an era where rules instead of brutal terror govern their lives. The fall of the Taliban regime must not become a temptation for its neighbours to impose a government of their liking.”

    2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source

19. “We are relieved to hear and to know that the global coalition against terrorism is now showing that the end of the Taliban regime is near. Events on the ground in Afghanistan are unfolding at a very fast pace. As we meet here to consider the situation there, we have a duty to ensure that the response we provide is commensurate with the dimension and magnitude of the problems which ordinary Afghans will face with the collapse of the Taliban regime. With the Taliban regime on the run, there will be the temptation on the part of the Northern Alliance to seek revenge and reprisals. There is therefore an urgent need to ensure that there a minimum of law and order in Kabul. It is to the United Nations that ordinary Afghans will look for this particular comfort.”

    2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source

20. “We are grateful to you, Mr. President, for convening this very important meeting on Afghanistan. Allow me also to thank His Excellency Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi for his very comprehensive briefing, and we commend him for the very arduous and strenuous task that he has undertaken. We would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his very important statement. The 11 September terrorist attacks shocked the world. But they were also an eye-opener for the international community, which woke up to the atrocities and indignities which the Taliban regime has for many years been inflicting on ordinary Afghan women, men and children. While the Taliban regime was brutal in the treatment that it meted out to its people, it gave comfort and shelter to terrorists and to the Al Qaeda network.”

    2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source

21. “We are happy also to note that regional efforts are being accelerated, with a View to complementing international actions against terrorism. My country has started proceedings towards the implementation of Security Council resolutions 1368 (2001) and 1373 (2001). In this respect, we signed the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism just yesterday, and we pledge to ratify it at the earliest possible time. We urge Member States to work towards an early resolution of all outstanding issues, so that we can have a comprehensive road map to deal effectively with terrorism in all its aspects. In conclusion, my delegation would like to express its support for the draft ministerial declaration which we hope will be adopted at the end of this meeting.”

    2001-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4413 (2001) · source

22. “Poverty, hunger, disease, despair and lack of a promising future combine to make a terrible cocktail on which terrorists thrive, as it allows them to recruit and to occupy the high moral ground. As we take those immediate measures in pursuance of Security Council resolution 1373 (2001), we cannot afford to lose sight of the long term, particularly with respect to trade and developmental issues, which alone can rescue the poor countries from the spiral of decline and deprivation. African leaders met in Dakar and adopted a Declaration against terrorism on 17 October of this year. This confirms the strong commitment and dedication of African States in the war against international terrorism. We would like to commend Abdoulaye Wade, President of the Republic of Senegal, for this timely initiative.”

    2001-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4413 (2001) · source

23. “Indeed, terrorism is the enemy of the most fundamental values upheld by the United Nations, as well as by the Commonwealth and other regional organizations. The war against terrorism is not a matter of choice but an absolute necessity. It must be won, and it is incumbent on all of us to do whatever is necessary to achieve that objective. The alternative is too terrible to contemplate. While we are engaged in the war against terrorism, the terrorists themselves are embarking on a propaganda campaign to give a veneer of morality to their criminal acts. It is critical that we win the hearts and minds of all those who might become attracted or infected by a terrorist propaganda campaign.”

    2001-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4413 (2001) · source

24. “They have no cause to fight for, and they make no demands prior to the perpetration of their acts. The 11 September attacks have seriously affected the economies of poor countries, which do not have the resilience of the major economies. Many millions of children will die in Africa and elsewhere as a result of those attacks. Terrorism results in unthinkable suffering and disrupts economic and social activities around the world. Terrorists use the language of hate and reject the dignity of human life, disregarding its value. The international community must send a clear signal of its determination not to be intimidated by terrorists. Let no one entertain any doubt as to the wickedness of terrorism. The international community condemns any person who engages in terrorist acts in the name of religion, faith or ideology.”

    2001-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4413 (2001) · source

25. “The action that States are under an obligation to take is well defined in Security Council resolution 1373 (2001). There is an urgent need to take action, since the terrorists will also be taking their own measures to counteract the aforementioned resolution. It is evident that the areas that deserve priority treatment are, first, to track all of the financial resources that are available to the terrorist networks and to take them out of their reach; secondly, to exchange information which will help in the dismantling of terrorist networks; and thirdly, to ensure that no State provides a haven to anyone associated with the terrorist networks. We should not quibble about the definition of terrorism, because we all know that the senseless and indiscriminate taking of innocent lives can only be the work of terrorists.”

    2001-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4413 (2001) · source

26. “May I, on behalf of my country, be allowed to convey our deepest sympathy to the families and relatives of all those persons who lost their lives this morning in the air crash in Queens. Let me also extend my congratulations to you, Sir, on the manner in which you are presiding over this meeting of the Security Council on the very important subject of international terrorism. The recent terrorist attacks in the United States constitute a challenge to the whole international community. They remind us of the urgent need for concerted international action to eradicate this scourge. There is broad consensus that the time merely for sympathy for the victims of the terrorist attacks of 11 September has passed and that the time for action has arrived.”

    2001-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4413 (2001) · source

27. “Indeed, the predicament of the Central African Republic cannot be dissociated from the dire conditions prevailing in the Great Lakes region. The illegal circulation of, and trafficking in, small arms and light weapons; the use of mineral and other resources for financing paramilitary and organized rebel groups; and above all, the wrong utilization of human resources are some of the issues that need to be tackled urgently. We at the level of the OAU are engaged in getting African countries on a course dictated by harsh realities and pragmatism rather than ideology. In conclusion, my delegation would wish an early return of political normalcy in the Central African Republic as well as a rapid economic recovery. My delegation also wishes to underscore the importance of viable regional cooperation to avert future conflicts.”

    2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source

28. “In the aftermath of the recent tragic events in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the current Chairman of the OAU, President Eyadema of Togo, has taken the initiative of convening an urgent meeting of the Central Organ of the OAU Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution. This initiative is welcome, and, together with whatever the Council undertakes, the OAU proposes to accompany the Council's efforts and attempt to seek African solutions to African problems. We have to acknowledge that the conflicts in Africa have become a source of instability not only within the countries but also for other countries in the region. These conflicts have had damaging consequences, and they have already adversely affected the future of generations of Africans that are yet unborn.”

    2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source

29. “At this time, when the challenges facing Africa are so daunting and when the negative impact of globalization has yet to be assessed, it is opportune for Africa to look at the larger picture and concentrate on a path of development which avoids conflicts, tension and war and which enhances people-centred development strategies. We welcome the efforts ofthe Security Council in the Central African Republic, and we wish also to inform the Council that the Organization of African Unity (OAU) leaders are working hard to defuse potentially explosive situations throughout the continent.”

    2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source

30. “While the summit was preparing to address these fundamental issues, which are highly critical for the future of the African continent, the news of the assassination ofthe late President Laurent Kabila of the Democratic Republic of the Congo filtered in. Such acts unfortunately underscore the magnitude of the problems which we face in Africa, and particularly in the Great Lakes region. But not all news out of Africa is bad. We need to welcome the peaceful and democratic transition of power in Senegal, Benin and Ghana. The mindset is changing, and the leaders in Africa are working towards the restoration of peace, stability and security by engaging all parties in conflict situations with a view to promoting regional economic integration. Instability and insecurity are the greatest impediments to development and progress in Africa.”

    2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source

31. “It is also important that the situation in the Central African Republic be viewed in the broader context of what is taking place elsewhere in the African continent. It is a matter of grave concern that at the start of the twenty-first century, several countries in Africa are still plagued by conflicts as a result of - and here we, as Africans, have to be honest with ourselves - the absence of good governance, non- respect for democratic institutions, persistent violation of human rights and the lack of transparency on all fronts. I had the honour of participating in the France- Afrique summit, which was held last week in Yaounde, in the Republic of Cameroon. The theme of the summit was globalization challenges and opportunities for Africa.”

    2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source

32. “Despite the great economic potential afforded by highly unexploited natural resources, the Central African Republic continues to face a fragile social, political and economic situation. Although there have been several attempts by the international community to help the Central African Republic out of its crisis, the outcome is, to say the least, disappointing. The Bretton Woods institutions are of the View that the challenges of maintaining macroeconomic stability remain phenomenal in the Central African Republic. I think this requires no further comment. My delegation considers that it is important that the request of the Government of the Central African Republic for debt relief under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Debt Initiative be approved as early as possible, in order to enable it to address its economic challenges.”

    2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source

33. “The political instability in the Central African Republic has been a major cause of the economic hardship suffered by the people for the past four years. The non-payment of salaries to the military and civil servants has resulted in social unrest and impoverishment of the population. As long as State employees are not paid their salaries, there can be no reliable public administration. Institutions essential for the smooth running of Government will be undermined. The rule of law will disappear and the resulting environment will lead to corruption and other illegal practices. Such an environment will destroy good governance and will give rise to abuses and injustices, as well as social and political crises. This situation cannot therefore be allowed to prevail.”

    2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source

34. “The conflictual relations between the ruling party and the opposition and the boycott of the meetings of Parliament by the opposition constitute a serious setback to the democratic process, which is itself relatively new. Immense efforts have to be undertaken by the political leaders and major stakeholders to consolidate the democratic institutions that have been established. It is therefore imperative that the political leadership start, without delay, a process of dialogue with a View to bringing peace and stability to the country. But it is equally important that the opposition respond favourably to any such initiative. The democratic process, which must be an inclusive process, depends upon the existence of institutions that alone are capable of ensuring that the fundamentals of a modern State are observed.”

    2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source

35. “My delegation also wishes to welcome The Honourable Agba Otikpo Mezode, Minister for the Promotion of Civic Responsibility in charge of Relations with the Parliament of the Central African Republic, to the Council. The situation in the Central African Republic remains a matter of serious concern for the Security Council and the region in particular. The political tension between the ruling party and the opposition is unabated. The national reconciliation process seems never to get under way. The absence of dialogue between the Government and the opposition has exacerbated the socio-economic crisis faced by the Central African Republic.”

    2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source

36. “I wish to express my appreciation for your kind words of welcome addressed to me at the beginning of this meeting, Mr. President. I note also that you are conducting the Council's deliberations in a masterly manner. My delegation would wish to thank the Secretary- General for the report dated 11 January on the situation in the Central African Republic. My delegation also wishes to convey its appreciation to Mr. Cheikh Tidiane Sy, Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Mats Karlsson, Vice-President for External Affairs and United Nations Affairs of the World Bank, and Mr. Frederick Lyons, Acting Deputy Director of the Regional Bureau for Africa of the United Nations Development Programme, for their comprehensive briefings this morning.”

    2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source