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1. “We believe that the passing of the baton in this area will be carried out according to an agreed timetable and without undue complications. The second major challenge, we believe, is that of working actively with the Government of East Timor to develop an agenda for the country's long-term development so as to inculcate in the Timorese, especially the youth, a sense of confidence in the future. In conclusion, I would like to wish success to the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General in East Timor, Mr. Kamalesh Sharma, whom we know to be both an able and ideas-oriented diplomat and an experienced and skilled organizer.”

   2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source

2. “We believe that a central role in international support for establishing East Timorese statehood, and also for coordinating that international support, must be played by the United Nations system. We welcome adoption of the Security Council resolution establishing the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET). We believe that the goals assigned to the Mission respond to the critical challenges at hand. Among the key problems which UNMISET will need to resolve are, of course, those of supporting both the external and internal security of this new State. Before the transition whereby full responsibility for security devolves upon the East Timorese army and police, it will be essential to create conditions that rule out the possibility of any destabilization of the country undermining the attainment of independence.”

   2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source

3. “During the Security Council meeting on 26 April the Russian delegation had the opportunity to congratulate the President-elect of East Timor, His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, on his victory in the elections and to voice the hope that the country's leadership would demonstrate unity and continue on the road to establishing harmonious relations with neighbouring countries. We understand that the institutions established in East Timor are not yet on a firm foundation, and it is very obvious - especially in this initial period, after proclamation of East Timor's independence - that the world community will need to provide support to this newest State in the world.”

   2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source

4. “In the case of East Timor, our Organization has acquired a truly unique experience, one which includes assisting to organize an across-the-board survey of the people on the status of the territory, a peacekeeping operation, assisting in the preparations for independence, and subsequent assistance in establishing this new State. This experience will certainly go down in history as a clear example of a successful United Nations action. We also believe it necessary to pay tribute to the tremendous work done by the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) under the creative and skilful leadership of Sergio Vieira de Mello.”

   2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source

5. “Mr. Granovsky (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We believe that holding this solemn meeting today in the Security Council under your leadership, Mr. President, gives it even further significance. It is highly symbolic that the meeting is taking place under the presidency of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of one of the countries in the region, where a new State has just been born. The Russian Federation would like to join in congratulating the East Timorese people, who have just achieved the independence of their country through peaceful and democratic means.”

   2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source

6. “It is the task of the international community and the Security Council, at the heart of the struggle against international terrorism, to provide the Somalis with the essential help they need to neutralize any possible manifestation of terrorism. It is important for the Somalis themselves energetically to cooperate in that task with the Counter-Terrorism Committee established pursuant to a Security Council resolution. Such cooperation, including possible measures against persons linked to international terrorism, should have a solid foundation in international law. The ultimate neutralization of the various threats emanating from the territory of Somalia will be impossible without the restoration of peace and order throughout the country.”

   2002-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4487 (2002) · source

7. “The Council, together with other members of the United Nations family, must map out a clear path for providing effective assistance to the Somali people once the conditions have been met. We have also focused our attention on that section of the report addressing the fight against international terrorism. We note that the leaders of the Transitional National Government have asserted that they will not tolerate any manifestation of such a threat in the territory of Somalia. At the same time, we understand that the capacities of the Transitional National Government and other Somali groupings prepared to combat extremism are limited.”

   2002-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4487 (2002) · source

8. “We note the Secretary-General's intention to establish committees of friends of Somalia in Nairobi and in New York. We believe that such structures should primarily provide moral, political and, where possible, material support for the collective efforts of the lGAD countries and the positive forces in Somalia to emerge from crisis. Naturally, membership in the committees of friends should be open to all interested participants, including members of the Security Council, that can provide genuine assistance in that work. We agree with the Secretary-General's conclusion that the security situation in Somalia, including in Mogadishu, is not yet conducive to the establishment of a United Nations political office there.”

   2002-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4487 (2002) · source

9. “The general understanding achieved on how to resolve the urgent problems of Somalia on the basis of consensus among the countries of the subregion is an important prerequisite for harmonizing the various peace initiatives under way. Coordinated efforts in the framework of lGAD among the Somali factions will deprive the destructive forces of any opportunity to exploit the conflicts between the countries of the subregion and other interested players. The task of the Security Council and the entire international community is to strengthen the positive approach of IGAD and to encourage Somalis in their turn to interact constructively with that organization. Russia is prepared to continue to assist the efforts of the countries of the subregion on a bilateral basis and within the context of the Joint IGAD Partners Forum.”

   2002-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4487 (2002) · source

10. “Mr. Granovsky (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We join other speakers in thanking the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Somalia, Mr. Yusuf Hassan Ibrahim, for his important statement containing a very thorough and detailed analysis of the situation in his country. In our opinion, that statement was extremely useful. We also thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this meeting. The Russian delegation agrees with the assessments and observations contained in the Secretary-General's report. We wish to comment on three key issues reflected in the report. We share the Secretary-General's "cautious optimism" with regard to the outcome of the ninth Summit of the lntergovernmental Authority on Development (lGAD).”

    2002-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4487 (2002) · source

11. “We are not talking about giving additional work to any United Nations or international institutions; we are saying that we need to ensure a well-organized, well-thought-out division of labour between them, in accordance with their relevant competences. We hope that the Secretary-General's detailed proposals to the Security Council will be submitted in good time - ideally by early April - so that the Security Council can elaborate the mandate for the new mission without undue haste, and thus help to foster a smooth outcome to the situation after East Timor gains independence.”

    2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462 (2002) · source

12. “In this context, however, we must once again note that so far we have not been given a unified, comprehensive concept of future international assistance by the United Nations to East Timor. We are focusing on that issue because we are convinced that, without such a concept, the future activities of the United Nations in East Timor will be based, at best, on mere serendipity, rather than on well calculated, long-term strategies. It is clear to us that a responsible approach to this matter would require not only expertise, but close coordination of action with all the international players that will be providing assistance to East Timor.”

    2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462 (2002) · source

13. “We also believe that as State structures are established in East Timor, the international presence should gradually be wound down. All of these processes, including the transition from UNTAET to the new form of the United Nations presence, should be smooth and carefully regulated so that the achievements of the United Nations in East Timor can continue successfully. In the light of the points that I have just made, we support the thrust of, as well as the specific ideas contained in, the most recent report of the Secretary- General. We pay tribute to the Secretariat and UNTAET for the enormous amount of work that they have done in developing ideas regarding the future United Nations presence.”

    2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462 (2002) · source

14. “We believe that the scale, configuration and time frame for the future international presence should be determined by analysing the real needs of East Timor, as well as the pace of developments in the situation on the island, taking full account of the position of the Government of the country. We support in principle the idea that the overall duration of the future mission should not exceed two years. We are convinced that in helping to establish an independent State we need to involve a broad spectrum of organizations and agencies from within the United Nations system. At the same time, regional structures, international financial institutions and individual donor countries should bolster the efforts of the United Nations, which will have to play a coordinating role in this process.”

    2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462 (2002) · source

15. “We commend the work done by UNTAET, carried out under the wise and effective guidance of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Sergio Vieira de Mello, as well as the progress achieved towards establishing statehood in the territory through independence. We welcome in particular the successful Timorization of authority in the territory - in our view, that is the only true path towards building an independent, stable State. On the whole, we believe that the United Nations has played a key role in resolving the crisis in East Timor; now we must envisage the evolution of the role of the Organization within the international community's post-conflict presence in the new State. In this regard, we fully agree with the approach set out by the representative of the United States of America.”

    2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462 (2002) · source

16. “Mr. Granovsky (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The tone of today's discussion has, of course, been set by the most recent report of the Secretary- General on East Timor. We support the basic provisions of the report and its conclusions, including the recommendation to extend the mandate of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) for a final period, to 20 May 2002. We agree with the Secretary-General's conclusion that the people of East Timor and the international community have reason to be proud, given everything that they have achieved to date.”

    2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462 (2002) · source

17. “I would like to stress that each of the delegations completing its term has had its own face. One could never confuse one with another. Even if we were to read the verbatim records and did not already know who had made the statement, we could always determine who had made the statement from the statement's content. Each delegation was thus itself, and was able to act as itself. We greatly appreciate that. The experience we have gained working together here in the Council will help us to cooperate in the future with other bodies and organs of the United Nations. In conclusion, I would like to extend to all colleagues our best wishes for Christmas and the New Year. I wish everyone the best of health and happiness.”

    2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4445 (2001) · source

18. “Mr. Granovsky (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): As it is already late, I shall not read out the three pages that experts prepared for me. What is written there is very true, but much of it has already been said today. I shall therefore confine myself to what I really want to say, that is, to extend to you and your delegation, Mr. President, our appreciation for guiding the Security Council in the month of December. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my warmest thanks for the work you and the other delegations have done during your terms in the Security Council - Bangladesh, Jamaica, Tunisia and Ukraine. I believe we have developed very good - Iwould say friendly - relations with all those delegations. All of them have certainly made a real contribution to the work of the Council.”

    2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4445 (2001) · source

19. “We also believe that the continuation of this conflict constitutes a threat to the security and stability of southern Africa. We have said on many occasions, and I repeat, that there can be no military solution to this conflict. While awaiting a dialogue between the two parties, we call once again for strict and rigorous implementation of the sanctions imposed on UNITA, which, in our View and in the light of the current circumstances, are the only means of cutting off the supply routes by which UNITA obtains weapons and war materiel. In this context, we would like to emphasize and recognize the importance of the investigation work that has been carried out by the Monitoring Mechanism on Sanctions against UNITA.”

    2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4444 (2001) · source

20. “We welcome the often reaffirmed commitment of the Angolan Government to the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol with a view to a peaceful solution to the conflict. In this regard, we welcome the implementation by the Angolan authorities of a peace programme based on a range of political, social and humanitarian initiatives aimed at implementing the Lusaka Protocol successfully. We also welcome the initiatives adopted by civil society and the churches to promote peace and national reconciliation, and we support their appeal for the urgent establishment of a ceasefire. We are convinced that the Angolan Government has fulfilled its share of the responsibility. It is now up to UNITA to respond positively to the appeals of the Angolan Government to renounce the military option and stop holding hostage the future of the entire country.”

    2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4444 (2001) · source

21. “We share the concerns expressed by Ambassador Gambari regarding the dramatic deterioration of the humanitarian situation, which has led to a considerable increase in the number of internally displaced persons - some 4.1 million persons. Jonas Savimbi's UNITA, which refuses to honour the commitments undertaken under the Lusaka Protocol and continues to defy the international community and the resolutions of the Security Council, bears full responsibility for this situation. In spite of the weakening and reduction of its military capacities, UNITA is continuing its guerrilla activities, with the civilian population as its target. This situation is a source of major concern for the Tunisian delegation. We reiterate our condemnation of such actions, which are unacceptable.”

    2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4444 (2001) · source

22. “The holding of this meeting attests to the consistent interest of the Council with regard to the question of Angola and its commitment to the settlement of the armed conflict in that country. The conflict, which has continued for more than a quarter of a century, has inflicted much suffering and many losses on the population of the country and has impeded the development process. I would also like to commend Ambassador Ibrahim Gambari for the information that he has communicated to us about his visit to Angola and the talks that he had during his stay there. Despite the gradual improvement in the political- military situation, my delegation remains concerned at the persistent confrontations in Angola, which continue to have a catastrophic effect on the economic, social and humanitarian situation.”

    2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4444 (2001) · source

23. “In the context of international efforts to resolve the situation in Angola, Russia, in its national capacity and as a member of the troika of international observers of the peace process, intends to continue to adhere firmly to the policy of enhancing the effectiveness of the United Nations sanctions regime against UNITA, aimed at cutting off channels of supply from outside sources to the anti-Government group. In this context, we intend to continue to support the effectively functioning sanctions monitoring mechanism that was established in conformity with Security Council resolution 1295 (2000). Mr. Mejdoub (Tunisia) spoke in French): I would like to express my appreciation to you, Mr. President, for having organized this public meeting of the Council, which is devoted to the situation in Angola.”

    2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4444 (2001) · source

24. “We commend the constructive steps taken by the Angolan Government to establish dialogue with all sound political forces and civil society in Angola. We believe that Mr. Savimbi, by his rejection of the possibility offered by the President of Angola to resume dialogue on ways to conclude implementation of the basic principles of the Lusaka Protocol, has demonstrated a lack of political will to halt the armed confrontation. With each passing day, the international community is seeing ever more clearly that UNITA's actions have become a campaign of terror against its own people. In this regard, we deem the assessment made at the Council's September meeting on Angola to be exceptionally important.”

    2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4444 (2001) · source

25. “Mr. Granovksy (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian delegation is grateful to Under- Secretary-General - Special Adviser on Africa Mr. Ibrahim Gambari for his comprehensive briefing on the outcome of his visit to Angola. The very fruitful contacts he established with the Angolan authorities and representatives of civil society in Angola will definitely help strengthen the relationship of that country with the United Nations and will expand opportunities to help the Organization make progress towards a settlement of the Angolan conflict. The approach of the Russian Federation to the Angolan settlement was set forth in detail in the recent statement made in the Council on behalf of the troika, and it remains unchanged.”

    2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4444 (2001) · source

26. “The leaderships of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone have demonstrated political wisdom and a willingness to solve existing disagreements through dialogue, refraining from the use of military force. We believe that developments in this hot spot may become a useful example of how States in the continent can resolve disputes by political means, making use of the peacemaking potential and authority of the African subregional organizations.”

    2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source

27. “We are convinced that in order to build a solid foundation for a life of peace in Sierra Leone, the elections must be democratic in nature and must involve all political forces in the country, including the RUF, providing its members disarm and transform the organization into a political party. Together with all interested States, through the coordinating role of the United Nations, we are ready to continue work to successfully complete the United Nations operation in that country, restoring peace and calm to the land. We welcome the positive moves towards normalizing the situation on Guinea's borders with Liberia and Sierra Leone. We note that ECOWAS members have been able to shift the resolution of a difficult conflict situation into the area of diplomatic efforts and peace negotiations.”

    2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source

28. “A key area in the efforts to stabilize the situation in West Africa remains the long-term settlement of the conflict in Sierra Leone. Overall, we are pleased with how the peace process is proceeding. We believe that the basis for further progress in this area remains the Abuja Ceasefire Agreement between the Government of Sierra Leone and the Revolutionary United Front (RUF). Provided both sides comply with it, the Agreement can help to shift the settlement process back into the Lome' Agreement track, which, we feel, still has considerable potential. We are pleased that preparations for the elections in Sierra Leone are under way.”

    2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source

29. “At the same time, we believe that a long-term solution to the humanitarian problems in West Africa can be achieved only if peace is established there. We support efforts by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to settle differences in the subregion by means of establishing good neighbourly relations, refraining from the use of force and working out agreed political steps to put an end to the activities of armed rebel groups. We advocate that these efforts be supported by the authority and capability of the United Nations system. We welcome the establishment of the United Nations Office for West Africa, which will be playing an important role in coordinating the international community's efforts to resolve the problems of the subregion.”

    2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source

30. “Mr. Granovsky (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Despite the significant lessening of tension recently achieved in the West African subregion, the situation there is still far from ideal and continues to be a cause of concern for the Russian Federation. This is primarily due to the situation of refugees and displaced persons. We consider it a matter of urgency and necessity to ensure safe access for humanitarian personnel to this section of the civilian population and to continue work on establishing conditions for their return to safe areas inside their own countries. We support the work carried out in this connection by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.”

    2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source

31. “In our view, by focusing on that, the Council would be shouldering its Charter responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437 (2001) · source

32. “At the same time, we consider that this process lies fully within the competence of the national authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In approaching the problem of the illegal exploitation of natural resources and other forms of wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Russia is guided by the fact that in the final analysis, it is the armed conflict that underlies that problem as well as the problems of refugees and internally displaced persons, child soldiers, violations of human rights, the humanitarian crisis and many, many other problems. Only recently has there been some movement towards a settlement of the conflict. We consider that progress towards a political settlement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo must be a priority for the Security Council.”

    2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437 (2001) · source

33. “Here, we agree that the efforts of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo must be focused on ensuring the withdrawal of foreign forces from the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and on the voluntary disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation or resettlement of members of armed groups. We think it is logical that, following the outcome of the inter-Congolese dialogue, the rebuilding of State structures in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will at some point require analysis and review of concessions issued by previous Governments for the exploitation of the country's natural resources. We feel that, if necessary, there could be discussion of involving expert assistance from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in trying to address that task.”

    2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437 (2001) · source

34. “We agree with the main conclusion of the report, that the situation regarding the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo came about solely because of the collapse of the country's State structures. We endorse the view of the Panel that the best way to solve the problem is to help the Congolese authorities gain effective State control throughout the territory, so that they can protect their natural resources. We also view as reasonable and sensible the recommendation that this process should be linked to the convening of an international conference on peace and development in the Great Lakes region. We believe that the settlement of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a prerequisite for success in that regard.”

    2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437 (2001) · source

35. “Accordingly, and in the light of the request of the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo that the Panel should continue its work to formulate effective measures to put an end to the illegal exploitation of natural resources of the country, the Russian Federation is willing to support renewing the mandate of the Panel of Experts for a period of six months. We call on all States named in the report to cooperate with the Panel in its work, and scrupulously to clarify the situation regarding the natural resources S/l'VA437 and other forms of wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Such illegal exploitation must come to an end, no matter who is engaging in it, and the sooner the better.”

    2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437 (2001) · source

36. “Mr. Granovsky (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian Federation is grateful to the Panel of Experts chaired by Ambassador Mahmoud Kassem for the substantive addendum (S/2001/ 1072) to its report on the illegal exploitation of natural resources and other forms of wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The information in the addendum gives us a better understanding of what is taking place in that country and sheds greater light on the interests of the parties involved in the conflict. We are disturbed by the information that large-scale plundering of natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues, in violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of that country.”

    2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437 (2001) · source

37. “Our response remains that it will start when UNITA renews its commitment to the fundamental principles that its leadership accepted in the Bicesse Accords and the Lusaka Protocol. When that is done, the road ahead will be clear. In the meantime, the political life of the country must progress. No faction or individual can ever be given veto rights over the future of Angola. Above all else remains the principle that defines our policy and dictates our actions: that the democratic process is the only path to political power in Angola.”

    2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source

38. “In the case of Angola, the troika believes that these principles can be summed up in seven words: "One country, one elected Government, one army." In other words, the fundamental pillars of the Lusaka Protocol must remain intact. State Administration must be extended to all areas of the country. UNITA military personnel must disarm and be permanently demobilized. The option must remain open for UNITA to enter into the political life of the country as a political party, pursuing the aspirations of its membership through free and honest political activity. We continue to support the Lusaka Protocol because we believe that these are the principles on which ajust a lasting peace will rest. We are often asked when the dialogue will start.”

    2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source

39. “In areas of the country under UNITA's control, there has never been a civil society movement other than UNITA. There is no freedom of expression, no freedom of association, and no freedom of movement. UNITA's military faction represents one of the last holdouts of totalitarianism in Africa. We hear the calls for dialogue from our Angolan friends, and we support them in this. However, just as we believe that many things may be subject to debate and compromise, we believe that some things are not. A dialogue conducive to durable peace must be rooted in the common and non-negotiable principles of the Lusaka Protocol and focused on their implementation.”

    2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source

40. “Ordinary Angolans must always be able to talk to each other across the political divides within their country. Such discussions reflect the belief that their country's suffering can be resolved only through dialogue. One of the new voices in Angola calling for dialogue in the pursuit of peace is that of the growing civil society movement within Government-controlled areas of the country. The emergence of a dynamic civil society movement that includes the churches is a positive trend in Angola's development. We believe that this should continue to be encouraged by the Government as part of its commitment to Angola's political evolution. Regrettably, the development of a civil society movement remains limited to the parts of Angola that are controlled by the Government.”

    2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source

41. “Since it has been only six weeks since we met privately with the Minister of the Interior, Mr. Dias dos Santos, we do not wish to repeat all of the elements of our last troika statement. Our views on sanctions were clearly expressed at that meeting and remain unchanged. In this meeting, we want to focus on some other areas. We have always believed that there is no military solution to the Angolan conflict and that therefore dialogue is the only path to peace. The quest for peace has been ongoing for much of the last decade. This process resulted in the signing of the Bicesse Accords and of the Lusaka Protocol, which, in our view, continue to represent the only viable basis for long- term peace in Angola. Though the military wing of UNITA continues to wage war, we believe that the political life of the country must continue.”

    2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source

42. “Mr. Granovsky (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): I have the honour to speak today on behalf of the troika of observer States to the Lusaka Protocol - Portugal, the Russian Federation and the United States of America. We are delighted to welcome Foreign Minister Joao Bernardo de Miranda back to the Security Council, and, through the presidential statement that we will soon adopt, to reassure him of our collective commitment to peace in Angola based on the Lusaka Protocol and on the relevant Security Council resolutions. We are pleased also to be joined today by Under- Secretary-General Ibrahim Gambari and look forward to his upcoming visit to Angola later this month. As always, Mr. Gambari's visit has our full support, and we hope that the Government of Angola will continue its engagement with him.”

    2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source

43. “The report contains a number of recommendations on many different aspects of the sanctions regime. We are prepared to consider the proposals very carefully, taking into account possible political and humanitarian consequences of applying them. We will very carefully take into account the position of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in these matters.”

    2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source

44. “It would seem to us that the Council can't simply disregard these two factors when it works on future decisions on the matter of Liberia. We welcome the progress noted in the report on aspects of sanctions, such as the re-registration of Liberian aircraft, the travel ban on senior Liberian officials and the embargo on diamonds leaving the country. At the same time, we are disturbed about facts cited regarding illegal activities by individual persons and corporations that are circumventing Security Council resolution 1343 (2001). All the cases described in the report must be very carefully investigated by the national law enforcement authorities of the relevant countries. We are convinced that invaluable assistance should be provided by the experts, making available to States all the materials they have collected.”

    2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source

45. “Mr. Granovsky (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We join others in addressing warm words to you, Madam President, to Ambassador Richard Ryan, Ambassador Mahbubani, Mr. Ayafor and Mr. Tsui. We also welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Liberia, Mr. Captan, who is participating in today's meeting. We are grateful to the Panel of Experts for its work it has done. Its report will certainly be helpful to the members of the Security Council in assessing the effectiveness of the sanctions regime against Liberia and in deciding on further steps in this area. We share the view of the experts that the political atmosphere in the region in the last six months has improved significantly. At the same time, we cannot fail to see, however, how the humanitarian situation in Liberia itself has deteriorated.”

    2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source

46. “It is our expectation that detailed proposals by the Secretary-General will be submitted to the Security Council along with a recommendation about the last extension of UNTAET's mandate, set for January of next year, so that the Council can, in good time and without undue haste, prepare the mandate of the new mission and thereby help to ensure successful preparations for independence in East Timor.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403 (2001) · source

47. “In view of all that I have said, let me now say that we support the tenor and specific ideas contained in the recent report of the Secretary-General. We believe that report has set the right tone in discussing specific steps of international assistance to an independent East Timor. But at the same time, we would like to have a clearer picture of exactly what is involved in the programme of international assistance. The report of the Secretary-General on the future role of the United Nations in East Timor can be regarded as a good first step that must be followed up with more substance - one could call it a prelude to a complete, beautiful symphony.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403 (2001) · source

48. “A broad range of United Nations organizations and agencies must be engaged in helping to establish the independent State. Regional structures, international financial institutions and individual donor countries must also back up the efforts of the United Nations, which, in our opinion, should play the role of coordinator in this process. We also think that as the State structures of East Timor are established, the international presence should gradually wind down. All of these processes, including the transition from UNTAET to the new format of a United Nations presence, must be smoothly and carefully verified so that there can be a successful continuation of United Nations achievements in East Timor.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403 (2001) · source

49. “We believe that is an indication of a healthy trend in the development of social and political processes in East Timor. We are convinced that Timorization of authority in the territory is the only real way that one can move towards establishing an independent and stable State. Overall, we feel that the United Nations has played a key role in overcoming the East Timor crisis. It is necessary to envisage a future evolution of the role of the United Nations in the international community's post-conflict presence in that new State. We believe that the size, shape and timing of the future international presence must be determined on the basis of analysing the real needs of East Timor, while taking into account the dynamics of the developing situation on the island and the position of the country's Government.”

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50. “Mr. Granovsky (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We would like to join others in welcoming you, Mr. President, as well as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the Chief Minister of the Second Transitional Government of East Timor, the Vice-President of the World Bank and the representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). We greatly appreciate the work done by the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), so brilliantly headed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello. We also greatly appreciate what has been done to establish the statehood of this territory as it moves towards independence. In particular, we welcome the successful holding of elections to the Constituent Assembly.”

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