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2008-05-20
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2008-12-12
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  1. “Serbia is interested in the ongoing dialogue on functions, in particular on the issue of the archives. On 23 October 2008, the Government of Serbia took its own position on the issue and advised the ICTY and the Security Council accordingly. We would like interested States to be given greater consultation possibilities, with a View to enabling them to make constructive contributions to the process of formulating the residual mechanism. In conclusion, let me reiterate once again Serbia's commitment to full cooperation with the ICTY. The reports presented to the Council also take note of that commitment. My country is resolved to continue to make its contribution to the proceedings of the Tribunal and will make every effort to assist the Tribunal to bring its work to a successful conclusion, thereby ensuring the Tribunal's lasting legacy.”

    2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6041 (2008) · source

  2. “Over the past two weeks, following the publication of the Prosecutor's report, Serbia provided additional information to the ICTY Prosecutor's Office in connection with the case of Momeilo Perisie and redoubled its efforts to resolve the issue and improve its overall cooperation with the Tribunal. Also, in order to keep the international community informed, Serbia circulated a detailed report yesterday on the Government's activities related to cooperation. We fully support the ICTY completion strategy, defined by resolutions 1503 (2003) and 1534 (2004). Based on that strategy, the ICTY has identified the 12 most important functions of the residual mechanism to be set up upon the completion of the Tribunal's activities. The issue of the ICTY's archives is described as one of the most important of those functions.”

    2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6041 (2008) · source

  3. “The reports recognize Serbia's efforts to comply with its legal and moral obligations, as well as the difficulties encountered with regard to cooperation, such as in the areas of witness protection. They also acknowledge the commitment of Serbian authorities to address those difficulties and affirm that joint efforts will be made to overcome them. That recognition is an illustration of the growing belief in the political will and commitment of Serbia to fully cooperate with the Tribunal and in its resolve to apprehend the two remaining fugitives, namely, Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic.”

    2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6041 (2008) · source

  4. “At the outset, I would like to congratulate Judge Patrick Robinson on his appointment to the post of President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY). I would also like to take this opportunity to recognize the contribution that Judge Fausto Pocar made to the proceedings of the Tribunal while he was its President. Serbia expresses its gratitude to Judge Robinson and Mr. Serge Brammertz, the ICTY Prosecutor, for their efforts in compiling their comprehensive reports. We appreciate the fact that the substance and thrust of the reports are in agreement with our own assessment of the level of cooperation achieved so far.”

    2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6041 (2008) · source

  5. “Several years ago, Mr. Kofi Annan, the then Secretary-General of the United Nations, said in his report on the implementation of the Millennium Declaration that the international community "can ill-afford to declare victory prematurely". Indeed, post-conflict societies are unstable and early positive results should not justify an early reduction or withdrawal of international presences. A change in the scope of the engagement of international actors must be carried out only on the basis of an objective, consensual and realistic assessment of the capacity of local actors to assume the functions of those presences. The role of the United Nations in those processes, let me reiterate, is and remains indispensable.”

    2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source

  6. “However, if we have learned anything from that bitter experience, we, the countries of the region, should spare no effort to be admitted under the secure European roof. Regional organizations play an ever more important role in peacebuilding. However, their role must not run counter to the role and the primary responsibility of the United Nations for safeguarding international peace and security. Furthermore, there has to be not a modicum of doubt that a Security Council decision must underpin each and every activity of regional organizations. That conforms to my country's position on the European Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, the European Union mission to Kosovo and Metohija, an extremely important project that requires very careful elaboration firmly embedded in the United Nations monitoring and decision-making process.”

    2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source

  7. “In the past, the arbitrary redrawing of national borders and the recomposition of territories have generated unprecedented violence and tragedies. The recent experiences of our region provide ample evidence in that regard. However, the simple truth is that the redistribution of territory cannot be substituted for human rights and the rule of law. Of late, we have been repeatedly told that the unilateral declaration of independence of the province of Kosovo and Metohija is the final act of the dismemberment of Yugoslavia. In essence, that original notion amounts to diverting the issue and sweeping the problem under the carpet. After all, the story of the tragedy that followed the dismemberment of Yugoslavia is yet to be told.”

    2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source

  8. “The essential framework for the rehabilitation of post-conflict countries is respect for human rights, particularly those of minorities and other disfavoured communities. The indispensable dimension of respect for human rights is the rule of law. That is of paramount importance for lasting peace and stability, whereas its absence is a great threat to conflict resurgence. The rule of law in today's world, characterized by a process of globalization and unprecedented integration, has an international dimension as well. To be more specific, it means full respect for the United Nations Charter and other international legal standards that guarantee equality and mutual respect among States and their sovereignty and integrity.”

    2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source

  9. “Nowadays, the United Nations plays a vital role in that process, especially in creating conditions necessary for reconciliation. Ethnic conflicts are a cause of population displacement, of which the worst aspect is ethnic cleansing. Therefore, the safe return of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) can be taken as a yardstick of the reconciliation process. The return of property and compensation are equally important. In our own experience, especially in the case of the province of Kosovo and Metohija, the results of the rehabilitation and IDP returns are very disappointing. The rehabilitation of refugees from conflicts in other parts of the former Yugoslavia is equally discouraging. If those problems are not addressed properly, reconciliation and peacebuilding will remain uncertain.”

    2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source

  10. “Serbia welcomes the debate on post-conflict peacebuilding. Before I proceed to make my statement, I would like to point out that Serbia has aligned itself with the statement made by the Representative of the Republic of Slovenia on behalf of the European Union. Also, I would like to present the views of my country based on its experience in respect of the subject of our debate today, which can be useful in identifying the critical gaps that hamper international efforts to stabilize post-conflict countries and to build sustainable peace. By and large, today's conflicts are caused by ethnicity and religion and are often exacerbated by social and economic antagonisms. Solutions to violent conflicts always necessitate a complex process with an uncertain outcome. Reconciliation is a critical aspect of post-conflict peacebuilding.”

    2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source