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Jayakumar

lines on the record: 124
first: 2001-01-19
most recent: 2002-05-22
sittings or episodes: 6
sources: un-security-council

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“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Australia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Costa Rica, Cuba, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, the Philippines, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Spain, Thailand, Ukraine and Venezuela, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity 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. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Dauth (Australia), Mr. Fonseca (Brazil), Mr.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“Members of the Council also have before them the draft of a letter which I, as President of the Security Council, propose to send to the Secretary-General in reply to the aforementioned letter, informing him of the decision by the Council to extend the deadline for nominations ofjudges of the Tribunal until 31 January 2001. In the absence of any objection, I shall assume that the Security Council agrees that I should send the letter as drafted to the Secretary-General. It is so decided. The reply will be issued as a document of the Council under the symbol S/2[)(]1/63. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting we at 5.20 pm.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4260 (2001) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2001/61, which contains the text of a letter dated 11 January 2001 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council regarding the nominations which have been received for permanent judges of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. In this connection: the members of the Council will note the information contained in the SecretaryÂ»General's letter.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4260 (2001) · source
“The Security Council has concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting ruse Â£115.15 p./n.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259Resumption1 (2001) · source
“When we consider that over 90 per cent of those suffering from HIV/AIDS reside in the developing world, the availability of affordable drugs and treatment must be made a top priority. We are all aware of the deleterious effects of an HIV/AIDS epidemic on a country's economic capacity. Just as peace and stability in developing countries are threatened by this epidemic, their economic development and potential are also likewise crippled. While the Security Council can play a significant catalytic role in the fight against HIV/AIDS, the multidimensional effects of the epidemic can be represented only by UNAIDS. We therefore view today's debate as only one part of our wider struggle against the proliferation of the disease. I resume my function as President of the Security Council. I call on Mr. Guehenno to respond to any comments raised.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The Government also works closely with community groups to promote further training and research activities, to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS and to prevent discrimination against patients and families. At an international level, our health authorities cooperate with the World Health Organization to provide it with regular updates on the HIV/AIDS situation in Singapore. Prevention, while crucial, is only one side of the coin. Equally important is the proper care and treatment of the 36 million people afflicted with the virus. Access to health care should not be separated from prevention. It is not right that victims in developing countries are denied the same level of health care made available to those from the developed world.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Key lessons we can draw include a need for strong political commitment from the highest levels and taking a broad-based approach to implementing preventive measures. It is essential that such best practices are disseminated widely to all countries so that a global rollback of the HIV/AIDS pandemic is made possible. Singapore is fortunate to have a low incidence of HIV/AIDS infection. Nonetheless, we have made prevention and treatment of the disease a high priority through a comprehensive national AIDS control programme. For example, HIV/AIDS education is given to every student, as well as to all national servicemen who serve in the uniformed services. Stringent measures are undertaken to safeguard the national blood supply. HIV/AIDS patients are given access to subsidized medical treatment and are counselled regularly.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259Resumption1 (2001) · source
“A global epidemic requires global solutions. HIV/AIDS does not distinguish between race, creed or nationality. It cannot be dealt with in isolation. The multisectoral approach practised by UNAIDS is the right way forward. We commend the untiring efforts and leadership demonstrated by UNAIDS on this issue. Ultimately, however, the onus falls on national Governments to establish effective strategies to deal with the HIV/AIDS crisis. In the preface of its report on HIV/AIDS, UNAIDS rightly points out that "While international political, financial and technical support are important, lowering the incidence and mitigating the epidemic's impact must be a nationally driven agenda." The fruits of an effective national strategy are plain for all to see. Successes enjoyed by Uganda and Thailand are well documented.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259Resumption1 (2001) · source
“There is strong empirical evidence to suggest a nexus between the proliferation of armed conflict and the spread of HIV/AIDS. Populations ravaged and displaced by war are the most vulnerable, as they do not have access to adequate medical treatment. It is precisely in such conditions that peacekeepers can make a difference. With the correct training in education and prevention of HIV/AIDS, peacekeepers can act as positive agents through playing an advocacy role in conflict areas. In this regard, we welcome the announcement of the memorandum of understanding between the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and UNAIDS to strengthen their cooperation. We also thank DPKO and support their efforts in ensuring that effective pre-deployment orientation and training on HIV/AIDS is given to all United Nations peacekeepers.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I therefore applaud the foresight of Ambassador Holbrooke and his pioneering efforts in bringing the HIV/AIDS issue before the Security Council. By raising the political signature of this issue and by encouraging concrete measures to address the problem through resolution 1308 (2000), the Council has sent a clear and unequivocal demonstration of its commitment to the crusade against HIV/AIDS. After resolution 1308 (2000) was adopted in July last year, some were disappointed that its provisions were voluntary in nature. But we should not underestimate its historic importance. This was the first time the Security Council recognized a health issue as a threat to international peace and security. We are here therefore today to build on this achievement.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I will now make a statement in my capacity as Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore. Let me first thank Under-Secretary-General Jean- Marie Guehenno and Dr. Peter Piot for their informative remarks. They have reminded us that the HIV/AIDS pandemic is a subject that requires urgent action by the international community. When this subject was first raised in the Security Council one year ago, 33 million people were affected by the HIV/AIDS virus. Today, the latest figures released by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) show an increase of 3 million, or a total of 36 million people infected. These are startling statistics. I do not think that it is an exaggeration to describe the HIV/AIDS pandemic as the black death of the new millennium. It is clear that despite our best efforts, more needs to be done.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of India. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Nigeria. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Costa Rica. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Sweden. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Canada. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I wish to thank the representatives of France and the United States for their remarks. There are a number of speakers remaining on my list. With the concurrence of members of the Council, I intend to suspend the meeting and to resume it at 3.30 pm. The meeting was suspended at 1.10 p.m.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259 (2001) · source
“The draft resolution cannot be adopted, owing to the negative vote of a permanent member of the Council. I understand Mr. Holbrooke would like to say a few words before I suspend the meeting.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259 (2001) · source
“We wish you all the best, and we have no doubt that you will do well in your new career. I would like to call on the members of the Council to join me in a round of applause before I give the floor to Ambassador Holbrooke.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259 (2001) · source
“His stint in the United Nations caps a long and distinguished history in the field of diplomacy, including the historic achievement of peace in the Balkans. Ambassador Holbrooke is an old friend of Singapore and of the South-East Asia region. My Government will not forget his valuable contribution to enhancing stability in South-East Asia at a critical juncture of our history, when he was Assistant Secretary for Asia and the Pacific in the Carter Administration. We are glad that he kept in touch with us during these years, and we hope that he will continue to do so when he moves to a new career. Those who know you, Ambassador Holbrooke, have no doubt that you will continue to play a very important role in political and public affairs in the United States of America.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259 (2001) · source
“The next speaker on my list is the representative of the United States, but before I give the floor to Ambassador Holbrooke, let me first express a sentiment that I am sure is shared by all those in this Chamber. We are all aware that this will be the last appearance of Ambassador Holbrooke in his capacity as Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations. I believe it is fitting that his last meeting with us be for a discussion of HIV/AIDS, a matter on which Ambassador Holbrooke has made a sterling contribution to raising international concerns on this matter. This is only one of his many contributions to the United Nations community. I am sure I speak on behalf of everyone in this room when I say that he will be missed in the United Nations when he leaves.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259 (2001) · source
“Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Guehenno to take a seat at the Council table. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Dr. Peter Piot, Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Dr. Piot to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I give the floor to Mr.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259 (2001) · source
“In conformity 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. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Heinbecker (Canada), Mr. Niehaas (Costa Rica), Mr. Sharma (India), Mr. Mbanefo (Nigeria) and Ms. Schori (Sweden) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259 (2001) · source
“I should like to acknowledge the presence at the Council table of the Minister of International Development of Norway, Ms. Anne Kristin Sydnes. On behalf of the Council I extend a warm welcome to her. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The responsibility of the Security Council in the maintenance of international peace and security: HIV/AIDS and international peacekeeping operations The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Canada, Costa Rica, India, Nigeria and Sweden, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda.”
2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259 (2001) · source