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1. “Haekkerup, and the Mission that he heads as they try to establish normality in the province. We welcome steps to develop a dialogue between UNMIK and the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. In particular, we welcome the recent visit by Mr. Haekkerup to Belgrade. We are counting on further development of such cooperation on all matters relating to implementation of Council resolution 1244 (1999), and not just in those cases where UNMIK comes up against problems that require it to count on assistance from the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. We would like to emphasize once more that unless there is solid involvement with Belgrade, the Mission will not be able to discharge its mandate.”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

2. “We agree with the opinion that was expressed at the meeting between the Security Council mission and the municipal administrator of Mitrovica, Mr. Rogers, that the status quo is preferable to extremist scenarios. Any acts of violence here would be fraught with the most dangerous consequences: a flare-up of violence throughout northern Kosovo, the involvement of Albanians in it, and then Serbs being forced out of that part of the province, which in fact would mean that they would be driven completely out of Kosovo. The solution can only be a political, comprehensive and carefully monitored one, and the basis for it must be a strengthening of trust between the Serb and Albanian communities. We note the work done by the Secretary- General's Special Representative in Kosovo, Mr.”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

3. “We have often said - and we would like once more to stress the point - that haste in holding the elections would only strengthen the mono-ethnic nature and the radical and nationalistic mood of Kosovo. We would like again, to warn very seriously against any attempts to impose coercive measures under the pretext that the status quo is unacceptable and that the situation in Mitrovica needs to be resolved before the elections. Solving the problem of Mitrovica is inseparable from imposing order and security throughout the territory of Kosovo. Under-Secretary- General Jean-Marie Guehenno spoke of this. Only when the Serbs can feel safe everywhere can one start establishing a normal multi-ethnic life in Mitrovica.”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

4. “We regard as hasty the rushed adoption of the Constitutional Framework by the head of UNMIK and the declaration that province-wide elections would be held this autumn. Truly democratic and representative Kosovo-wide elections require careful preparation and - I would stress this point - the active involvement of Belgrade. We believe that in order to hold the elections, security conditions must be established that would guarantee that the genuine will of all ethnic communities in the province is respected and that they can all participate fairly in the new bodies of self-government. In this regard, it is important that even before the elections, the steady process of the return of refugees and displaced persons should begin.”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

5. “The recent steps taken by the UNMIK leadership against the illegal possession of weapons, the illicit crossing of the administrative and other borders of Kosovo, and terrorism create additional opportunities here. One of the key issues now is the preparation of the Kosovo-wide elections. Our position on the Constitutional Framework for Provisional Self- Government in Kosovo is well known. Too many concessions have been made to the radicals. The document has a whole range of substantive shortcomings, to which Russia has frequently drawn attention. First of all, the Constitutional Framework contains no reference to the need for full compliance with resolution 1244 (1999), including its basic provision of respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Yugoslavia.”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

6. “At that meeting, what was particularly stressed was the need to isolate extremists on both sides in Kosovo and to prevent them from driving a wedge into the position held by members of the international community on a settlement in Kosovo. Today, first and foremost, we must put an end to violence, terrorism and drug trafficking in and around Kosovo, ensure security and equal rights for all communities in the province without exception, and create appropriate conditions for the return to the province of refugees and internally displaced persons. Further serious efforts are essential to complete the disarmament of combatants and to eliminate their illegal armed units. We must step up the battle against crime, smuggling and illegal deliveries of weapons into the province, in violation of Security Council resolution 1160 (1998).”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

7. “I note in particular the importance of the substantive talks between the mission and President Kostunica of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and other Yugoslavian leaders in Belgrade. The main result of the visit was a clearly stated demand to the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, the Kosovo Force and all Kosovo political leaders that they ensure the full and comprehensive implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999), primarily with respect to the security of minorities. One very important event was, in our opinion, the meeting between the Security Council mission and the President of the Russian Federation, Mr. Vladimir Putin, on 17 June at the headquarters of the Russian contingent in Kosovo.”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

8. “We extend our thanks to you, Sir, as the Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations, for the excellent manner in which you organized the Security Council's mission to Kosovo and Belgrade. We are also grateful to the leadership of UNMIK and the Kosovo Force (KFOR), as well as the personnel of the Secretariat here in New York, for their assistance during the mission. The outcome of the mission's work confirm the timeliness and value of the visit by members of the Security Council to Kosovo and Belgrade, which had been proposed by Russia. It held substantive meetings of great importance with the UNMIK and KFOR leadership; the leadership of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia's Committee on Kosovo; the representatives of Albanian and Serbian communities in the province; and with delegations from other Kosovo minorities.”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

9. “Mr. Granovsky (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We wish to thank the Secretary-General for the detailed report he has submitted on the work of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). His assessments and conclusions, supplemented by the report of the Security Council mission on its visit to Kosovo and Belgrade, provide us with a good opportunity for a comprehensive review of the situation in and around the province and to identify further possible steps fully to implement Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). We listened attentively and with great interest to the detailed and extremely useful briefing given by Under-Secretary-General Jean-Marie Guehenno. He has offered a valuable analysis of the situation in Kosovo; Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

10. “We believe that this initiative is exceptionally important. Russia also agrees with the Secretary-General's approach with regard to the dispatch by the Security Council of fact-finding missions. We are convinced that these missions have already and repeatedly proven their necessity and played an important role in the search for necessary solutions. At the same time, we have some doubts about the advisability of creating certain subsidiary bodies of the Security Council to discuss conflict prevention. We see no need to institutionalize our discussions. In conclusion, I would express the hope that the discussion in various United Nations formats of the Secretary-General's comprehensive report will truly help to enhance the effectiveness of the international community's work in the prevention of armed conflicts.”

    2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source

11. “As you know, the President of the General Assembly has planned to hold a general discussion on the 12th and 13th of July, at which time our delegation will speak on the remaining aspects of this problem. We support the proposal of the Secretary-General about the search for new forms of interaction between the Security Council and the General Assembly in the interests of a more effective, more timely ability to prevent armed conflicts. We believe that periodic formal meetings of the Security Council, at which there could be a frank exchange of views about hot spots and the situation around them, is one such channel for a useful and, we hope, productive dialogue on this question. We also support the ideas of the Secretary- General with respect to his preparation of periodic reports on situations in so-called areas at risk.”

    2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source

12. “We refer primarily to the conclusions about the key role of the United Nations in strengthening national capacities for reacting to crises and about the need for the consent and support of each interested government and its internal political actors with regard to efforts to prevent conflicts, and also with regard to the desirability of political will being demonstrated by neighbouring States, regional actors and other countries. Before setting specific considerations on the substance of the recommendations of the report, I should like to make it clear that we deem it advisable to confine ourselves now simply to those issues which relate directly to the Security Council.”

    2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source

13. “We are very grateful to him for having prepared this important document, which sets forth a well-considered strategy for an approach which should be followed by the principal international organization in the search for answers to the many and varied challenges of our day. Russia agrees with the main thrust of the report and supports most of its recommendations. Furthermore, we believe that the Secretary-General has drawn important conclusions which should be the basis of the overall approach to settling crises, including humanitarian ones.”

    2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source

14. “Mr. Granovsky (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We associate ourselves with the warm words expressed to you, Mr. President, by previous speakers. It is a great honour for us that at today's exceptionally important meeting of the Security Council the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh is presiding over our work. Bangladesh is a State which is friendly with Russia, and which plays an important role in the efforts of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security. We also express gratitude to the Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Louise Frechette, for having introduced the report of the Secretary-General and for her important comments. Our meeting has ushered in an important discussion which will take place in the United Nations about the report of the Secretary-General on the prevention of armed conflict.”

    2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source

15. “This activity is of the greatest importance in order for the peoples of these two countries to return definitively to peaceful and constructive coexistence.”

    2001-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4310 (2001) · source

16. “The forward-moving process of stabilization in the conflict zone reaffirms our consistent position regarding the need for an early lifting of sanctions against both States. We fully support the measures taken by the leadership of UNMEE within the framework of its mandate to ensure an orderly return of refugees to the borders of the Temporary Security Zone. This will determine to a great extent the irreversibility of the peace process. We emphasize the importance of having the parties continue unswervingly to comply with their commitments under international humanitarian law. We consider it important for the international community to continue to render adequate support to the work of the Commission on the delimitation and demarcation of the Eritrea-Ethiopia border.”

    2001-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4310 (2001) · source

17. “Mr. Granovsky (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Russia greatly values Eritrea and Ethiopia's demonstration - in deeds, not words - of their dedication to their commitments to peace. Evidence of this is their steady compliance with the ceasefire regime and their consistent implementation of the Algiers Agreement. We believe that the establishment of a Temporary Security Zone (TSZ) is a qualitatively new stage in the consolidation of the process of settling the conflict. We pay due tribute to the political wisdom of the parties, the efforts of the Secretary-General and the leadership and command of the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE), which have led to this important result.”

    2001-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4310 (2001) · source

18. “If the results of this review show that the parties are filled with a genuine political will to carry out these tasks, this will undoubtedly help the Security Council in considering the deployment of the second phase of MONUC peacekeeping operations.”

    2001-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4273 (2001) · source

19. “We are particularly alarmed by reports of mass violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which are not under Government control. We call upon those who are concerned not to allow such violations and to cooperate with international humanitarian personnel by providing free access to all those in need of assistance. This month the Council has to review the fulfilment by the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) of its mandate in that country. This entails an analysis of the extent to which the parties to the conflict are cooperating with the Mission and are fulfilling their obligations concerning ceasefire and disengagement of armed forces.”

    2001-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4273 (2001) · source

20. “Of course, we fully recognize that the long-term settlement of the conflict in the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo and in the Great Lakes region of Africa is impossible without a solution of the illegal armed groups. We call upon all parties to the conflict to cooperate in ensuring the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation of members of the illegal armed groups in order to create conditions for security for all the countries of the subregion. At the same time, we would like to emphasize that from our viewpoint, solving this problem by force is impossible. For the process to be successful, it must be based upon a democratization of political life and a solution of inter- ethnic problems, not only in the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo but in all neighbouring countries.”

    2001-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4273 (2001) · source

21. “In this context we welcome the readiness of the Rwandan leadership to start a withdrawal of forces from the Pweto region, one of the most likely to flare up. We also call upon the other parties to the conflict to fulfil their obligations under the disengagement plan and to refrain from activities that might lead to a further destabilization of the situation. In general we attach the greatest importance to the earliest possible withdrawal of all foreign troops from the Democratic Republic of the Congo under the time frame of the Lusaka Agreement, on the understanding that, as required by Security Council resolutions 1304 (2000) and 1332 (2000), this process should start with a withdrawal of those forces that entered the Democratic Republic of the Congo without the invitation ofthe Government.”

    2001-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4273 (2001) · source

22. “We note with satisfaction that the new leadership of the Democratic Republic of the Congo confirms its dedication to a settlement ofthe conflict on the basis of the Lusaka Agreement and expresses its readiness to enter into dialogue with its neighbours on the issue of ensuring security in the subregion and to achieve national reconciliation and democratization in its country by opening up the inter-Congolese dialogue. We hope that in the near future these statements will be given tangible confirmation, and we call on all States engaged in the conflict not to miss the window of opportunity offered for a renewal of the peace process. It is essential to break the vicious circle of mutual distrust and take genuine steps towards a settlement of the conflict.”

    2001-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4273 (2001) · source

23. “Our fundamental position in favour of the earliest possible political settlement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the basis of the preservation of the territorial integrity of that country in accordance with the Lusaka and subsequent agreements, and also in accordance with Security Council resolutions 1304 (2000) and 1332 (2000), remains unchanged. We in Russia are closely following the development of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after the recent tragic event there.”

    2001-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4273 (2001) · source

24. “Mr. Granovsky (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Your participation, Mr. President, in this meeting of the Security Council today shows how important the situation in the Great Lakes region is in the Council's agenda. May I greet His Excellency President Paul Kagame of the Rwandese Republic and express gratitude to him for his readiness to meet with members of the Council in order to exchange opinions on the problem of settling the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2001-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4273 (2001) · source

25. “This is in accordance with the aspirations of the people of East Timor. We therefore support the Secretary-General's recommendation that the mandate of UNTAET to 31 December 2001 so that the Transitional Administration can successfully promote the achievement ofthat worthy aim.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source

26. “We feel that we must pay due tribute to the staff of the Transitional Administration, and first and foremost to its head, Special Representative Sergio Vieira de Mello, for his efforts in the search for creative solutions and for his ability to take an innovative approach. Naturally, the problem of refugees and their camps in West Timor remains rather acute and we hope that the Indonesian authorities will do everything necessary to halt as soon as possible the activities of units ofthe integrationist militias. At the same time, we consider it necessary to note with satisfaction the good level of cooperation between the Government of Indonesia and UNTAET. It may be concluded from the Secretary-General's report that East Timor is moving steadily forward towards independence.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source

27. “Some ofthe most varied issues fall within UNTAET's purview, ranging from the state of the infrastructure to the development of political processes. In this respect, we feel that it is pointless to attempt to determine which is the most important. At the same time, we are convinced that unquestioned priority should be accorded to UNTAET's efforts to Timorize authority and to promote national reconciliation among the inhabitants of that part of the island. Both these elements are of key importance to the future of the territory because they will prepare East Timor for self-government and help to create the atmosphere in which East Timorese society will have to live. In the Secretary-General's report, it is rightly pointed out that UNTAET is taking innovative approaches in solving the problems facing East Timor.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source

28. “Mr. Granovsky (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): On behalf of my Government, I offer our condolences to the Governments and peoples of friendly India and Pakistan for the tragedy that has struck them. At the outset, I wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello; the President of the General Assembly, Mr. Harri Holkeri, the member of the transitional Cabinet of East Timor, Mr. Jose Ramos- Horta; and the others who have been invited to participate in our meeting for their excellent statements containing deep analyses of the positive development ofthe situation in East Timor. We believe that we have every reason to describe the results of the work of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) in various areas as impressive.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source

29. “However, the main point is that the Security Council did not authorize the Panel of Experts to get involved in the complex intergovernmental negotiating process, which involves very serious economic and financial interests of States and companies, and they are not always the same interests and views. The Panel is certainly not authorized to recommend to the Security Council to come out in favour of the position of any one ofthe parties in that dialogue. Very careful further work and analysis of all the factors involved are necessary with regard to the package of sanctions against Liberia recommended in the report. We believe that it is vital to consider in particular the ECOWAS view on this matter.”

    2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

30. “This question is being discussed in the intergovernmental negotiating process. So far, a broad consensus has not emerged. The process of resolving the problem of conflict diamonds in Sierra Leone and other conflict areas in Africa must be focused primarily on specific measures to break the linkage between the illicit traffic in rough diamonds and the financing of rebel movements, and it should not involve the interest of legal participants in the international diamond business, which account for over 96 per cent of diamonds on the international markets.”

    2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

31. “In this connection, we think it would be advisable to introduce certification systems for rough diamonds in a number of African countries, as recommended in the report of the Panel of Experts. Moreover, we advocate that the rough diamonds regime be based on national control mechanisms. At the same time, we have doubts about how realistic this six-month period proposed in the report is for establishing and introducing such certification regimes. The question also arises on how to pay for such a measure, since it is obvious that the States named in the report are hardly likely to be able to do so. Obviously, foreign donors would have to be involved. We find it totally unacceptable that the report attempts to raise the question of establishing what has been called an international certification system for rough diamonds.”

    2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

32. “At the same time, however, we regret that some conclusions and recommendations in the report are too radical in nature and go beyond the mandate of the Panel as decided by the Security Council. It is also regrettable that the report contains no fully developed provisions on ways to work with certain States in enhancing the effectiveness of the sanctions regime against Sierra Leone, including within the context of the Organization of African Unity and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). I wish to state that the Russian delegation fully shares the concern about the role being played by the illegal diamond mining in and export of diamonds from Sierra Leone in financing ongoing conflict in that country.”

    2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

33. “The launching of the national certification system provided for in resolution 1306 (2000) has not only made it possible to resume diamond exports from Sierra Leone; it has also made possible an almost threefold increase in the volume of rough diamonds exported through official channels. Much remains to be done in order to enhance the effectiveness of the sanctions regime. Moreover, time will be needed for these measures to have an impact on the ability of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) to continue the armed conflict. The report of the Panel of Experts on sanctions against Sierra Leone contains much useful, detailed information, and it should be helpful. The Experts have done a lot of useful work, compiling an unprecedented volume of material.”

    2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

34. “Mr. Granovsky (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We join in thanking Ambassador Chowdhury for introducing the report of the Panel of Experts, and I take this opportunity to express our great appreciation for the work he is doing as Chairman of the sanctions Committee concerning Sierra Leone. The Russian delegation notes the considerable progress made in implementing the provisions of Security Council resolution 1306 (2000), on prohibiting the import from Sierra Leone of all diamonds except those having a certificate of origin issued by the Government of that country.”

    2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

35. “We share the concern of the international community about the recent political crisis in the country and, together with other members of the Council, we appeal to all the social and political forces in Guinea-Bissau to act solely within the bounds of the Constitution. With regard to the continued presence of the United Nations in this African country, we believe that the presence of the United Nations Peace-building Support Office in Guinea-Bissau is particularly important. We believe that that Office should continue to play its important initiating role of coordinator.”

    2000-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4238 (2000) · source

36. “Finding a way to resolve these problems is extremely important from the perspective of a long- term political settlement, including all the main elements, ranging from the demobilization of former combatants to the social and economic aspects, as well as from the practical point of view, particularly as regards the role of the United Nations in Guinea- Bissau. In this connection, I should like to stress the particular importance of coordinating activities within the United Nations system. Such activities must be directed towards the targeted resolution of social problems so as to overcome the consequences of the cr151s. The development of events in Guinea-Bissau provides a good illustration of the ideas that I have just expressed.”

    2000-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4238 (2000) · source

37. “Mr. Granovsky (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We endorse the words of gratitude expressed to you, Madam President, for organizing this important debate. We are pleased to welcome the participation in our discussion of the Vice-Prime Minister of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, His Excellency Faustino Imbali. We listened very carefully to his statement, which provided an in-depth analysis of the situation in the country, the Government's policy and the tasks facing the people of Guinea-Bissau. We should also like to thank the Secretary-General for his important statement. It is remarkable that today we are discussing not only the problems of Guinea-Bissau, but the broader problem of ensuring stable post-conflict peace- building.”

    2000-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4238 (2000) · source

38. “Now it is important to refrain from rash decisions and, with coordination between the United Nations, the Organization of African Unity, the Southern African Development Community and the States involved in the conflict, to continue to consider the most suitable forms of United Nations assistance to the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including the establishment of conditions for the deployment of the second phase of the United Nations peacekeeping operation.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4237 (2000) · source

39. “Based on the lack of any alternative to a political solution in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we consider the long-term cooperation of all parties to the conflict with the United Nations Mission, in accordance with the decisions of the Security Council, to be of the utmost importance, as well as the establishment of the inter-Congolese national dialogue, with the participation of all political forces of the country, in accordance with the Lusaka Agreement.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4237 (2000) · source

40. “We believe that, through the adoption of Security Council resolution 1304 (2000), the Council sent the parties to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo an appropriate signal concerning the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities, the withdrawal of foreign troops from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the implementation of the commitments undertaken in accordance with the Lusaka Agreement without disruptions or backsliding.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4237 (2000) · source

41. “Mr. Granovsky (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We would like to associate ourselves with the words of gratitude to Ms. McAskie for her very informative and substantive briefing. Unfortunately, this briefing reaffirms our own assessment of the humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as being close to catastrophic. We have a very high assessment of the efforts of the international community aimed at not allowing a further deterioration of the humanitarian situation. At the same time, it is obvious that a long-term and stable solution to the humanitarian crisis is possible only through a political settlement of the conflict. Our position of principle in favour of a speedy political settlement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the basis of the Lusaka Agreement, remains unchanged.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4237 (2000) · source

42. “We think this is a very important point, one that supports the theory that success, whether of the Security Council mission or, in broader terms, in resolving the situation in East Timor as a whole, should be based on constructive cooperation with Indonesia.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source

43. “One of the most acute problems in resolving the East Timor situation continues to be the situation of refugee camps in West Timor and the activities of the pro-integrationist militias. Unfortunately, we must note that the militia is continuing to persecute and intimidate the refugees, and consequently they are not yet free to choose. We are counting on the Indonesian authorities to take measures to resolve these problems. At the same time, we have drawn attention to Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello's assessment of certain progress made in the area of repatriation. We hope that this trend will be strengthened. We also wish to draw attention to the fact that in the Security Council mission's report and in Mr. Vieira de Mello's briefing repeated reference has been made to cooperation with the Indonesian Government.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source

44. “UNTAET has done very important work in preparing for the forthcoming elections, be it in the area of practical matters such as the registration of the East Timor population or in the area of a detailed discussion of what kind of election should take place first. Finally, we note some progress in preparing the East Timor defence forces. We believe all these positive signs give us grounds for optimism with regard to developments in East Timor. Together with other Council members, the Russian delegation expresses its satisfaction with the successful Security Council mission to Indonesia and East Timor. We feel that it made a specific contribution to ensuring peace and security in that region of the world.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source

45. “Mr. Granovsky (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We, too, would like to express our gratitude to Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello for his comprehensive briefing. Russia deeply appreciates the work he is doing as Special Representative of the Secretary- General and head of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). Today's meeting underlines an important stage in the development of events in East Timor. In this connection, we are pleased to note the largely successful results achieved by UNTAET during the first year its work. UNTAET has made noticeable progress towards the achievement of its goals by helping to move the territory towards a comprehensive form of self-determination.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source

46. “We note that an Indonesian Ministry for Foreign Affairs press release dated 25 September has reaffirmed the Indonesian Government's readiness work with the Security Council to establish a plan and a timetable for a visit to Indonesia by a Council delegation. I cannot fail to note in conclusion that, as in the past, we highly commend the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor for its work, and Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello for his able leadership. We hope that the next time we consider the question of East Timor it will be in a more favourable atmosphere. As this is the last meeting of the Security Council for the month of September, Sir, I wish on behalf of Ambassador Lavrov and of the entire Russian delegation to thank you most warmly for your able and very tactful guidance of the work of the Council as its President.”

    2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source

47. “We understand that there might be a number of explanations of how the militias acquired such equipment, but in our view this simply highlights the need for the Indonesian authorities to take decisive action to put an end to the criminal activities of the militias. No less disquieting is the fact that, while militia members were armed with automatic weapons, most of the arms they have turned in have been home-made. In that connection, we would like reliable information about how the weapons handover is being conducted, and about what assessments the Secretariat is relying on. I wish also to stress that, as far as we are concerned, the efforts of the Indonesian authorities with a view to normalizing the situation in West Timor have not gone unnoticed. We hope that those steps will have a real impact in the very near future.”

    2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source

48. “Mr. Granovsky (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We associate ourselves with the words of gratitude addressed to Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello for his informative and most useful briefing. This time, unfortunately, our customary consideration of the work of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) is taking place against the backdrop of a deteriorating situation in that area. Here I am referring not only to the recent incidents around the refugee camps in West Timor, but also to instances of militias becoming more active in the eastern part of the island as well. We are particularly concerned at news reports dated 26 September indicating that militia members were armed with automatic weapons and were wearing Indonesian uniforms.”

    2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source

49. “We consider that the problem of refugee camps located in the Indonesian part of the island should be resolved if possible in the shortest time. In this connection we are hopeful, in light of the new plans announced by the Indonesian authorities in this sphere. At any rate, we would like to underscore the need to ensure the security of United Nations and international staff. In conclusion, we wish to express the hope that the second year of the transition to independence in East Timor will prove richer in good news.”

    2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source

50. “This policy should be continued. Clearly the anniversary does not detract from our evaluating the priorities of today. As in any other sphere, positive achievements are interspersed with negative developments. Among the former, naturally, we must include the efforts aimed at national reconciliation and, for example, such a welcome development as the opening in Dili of the first employment centre. Among the factors of concern, we find it necessary to recall the cessation, as of 22 August, of operations of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in West Timor, which Mr. Annabi told us about, in response to the beating of humanitarian staff at the hands of the so-called militias. We express our satisfaction at the intention to resume this activity.”

    2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source