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John Weston

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1995-08-07

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1998-06-30

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1. “The Union strongly supports the efforts of the United States to gain the agreement of the parties to a package of ideas which, if accepted, would open the way to implementation of existing agreements and the relaunch of final status talks. In that context, the European Union calls on Israel to recognize the right of the Palestinians to exercise self-determination, without excluding the option of a State. At the same time, it calls upon the Palestinian people to reaffirm their commitment to the legitimate right of Israel to live within safe, recognized borders. It is all the more important at this juncture in the peace process to avoid unhelpful unilateral actions likely to arouse suspicion and put further obstacles in the way of peace.”

   1998-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3900 (1998) · source

2. “The extension of the jurisdiction of the Jerusalem municipal authority to settlements to the east and north of Jerusalem tends to pre-empt final status negotiations and contravenes the spirit of the Madrid and Oslo accords. The European Union reaffirms its policy on the status of Jerusalem. East Jerusalem is subject to the principles set out in Security Council resolution 242 (1967) of 22 November 1967, notably, the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by force, and is therefore not under Israeli sovereignty. We believe that the final status of Jerusalem should be determined in final status talks. Neither side should take actions which seek to pre-empt this. The European Union stresses that the current opportunity for progress on the Palestinian track must not be lost.”

   1998-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3900 (1998) · source

3. “That concern is heightened by statements, attributed by the media to senior Israeli spokesmen, that the new arrangements are, "a basic change in Jerusalem's status which will be remembered as a turning point". The European Union reaffirms the applicability of the Fourth Geneva Convention to the occupied Palestinian territory, including Jerusalem, and to the other Arab territories occupied by Israel since 1967. The European Union has consistently called upon Israel to recognize that the Convention applies de facto and de jure to those territories and to comply fully with its provisions. We have never accepted Israel's claim that the Convention does not apply to those territories. The Israeli Government, by initiating, encouraging and endorsing settlement activity in the occupied territories, is in violation of that Convention.”

   1998-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3900 (1998) · source

4. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union - the Czech Republic, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland and Slovakia - and the associated country Cyprus, as well as the European Free Trade Association countries members of the European Economic Area - Iceland and Liechtenstein - align themselves with this statement. The European Union is deeply concerned at the Israeli Government's endorsement of plans to extend the municipal authority of Jerusalem in a way which will alter the demographic balance in the Jerusalem area and tends to pre-empt the final status of occupied land.”

   1998-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3900 (1998) · source

5. “The Presidency of the European Union held, in London on 22 and 23 June, a high-level symposium on children affected by armed conflict, co-hosted by the Special Representative. Participants resolved to use their influence to put pressure on all Governments to live up to their commitments under the Convention on the Rights of the Child and other relevant instruments of international law. Among other conclusions, participants agreed on the need for an integrated approach to assist countries emerging from conflict and for a network of support for the Special Representative's appeal for resurrecting local norms and values that protect children from abuse in armed conflict. The European Union looks forward to working closely with the Special Representative and relevant United Nations bodies on the development of this agenda.”

   1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source

6. “The European Union underlines the need for a close partnership between the Special Representative and other parts of the United Nations system, in particular the United Nations Children's Fund, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. The Special Representative has demonstrated in his visits to countries in conflict - Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Sudan - that efforts to raise the visibility of children's suffering can bring results. It is possible to get significant commitments on the treatment of children in situations of conflict. It is important that Governments and armed groups fulfil commitments given to the Special Representative. The international community must be vigilant in monitoring implementation of these commitments.”

   1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source

7. “Any meaningful effort to improve the plight of children affected by armed conflict requires high-level governmental and international attention, it requires the mobilization of public opinion, it requires practical action on the ground by Governments, and it requires Governments to support the activities of the Special Representative. The European Union supported fully the excellent work of the independent Expert, Ms. Graca Machel, and was actively involved in the creation of the new post of Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. Several European Union member States have made voluntary contributions to the work of the Special Representative.”

   1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source

8. “In that regard, the European Union stresses the particular importance of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which has been almost universally ratified. It is the responsibility of the international community to ensure that all sides involved in conflict - governmental and non-governmental - abide by the relevant principles of international law in their treatment of children. The European Union gives its full support to the work of the Committee on the Rights of the Child and to its mandate to monitor the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in all States parties, including those affected by armed conflict.”

   1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source

9. “We believe strongly that an international criminal court is necessary as a means of holding the perpetrators of war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity to account. We support inclusion in the international criminal court statute of a prohibition against the use of children in armed conflict. The European Union is also concerned that whenever sanctions are imposed in the handling of crises, their impact on children should be assessed and monitored, and humanitarian exceptions should be child-focused. Ensuring that human rights and humanitarian instruments set adequate standards for the protection of children in conflict situations is not enough by itself to safeguard children's interests. The binding commitments that these instruments entail must be implemented by all.”

   1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source

10. “In some specific situations - for example, Sierra Leone - we are focusing our efforts on the demobilizing and reintegration of child soldiers. The European Union supports the work that is in progress to strengthen international human rights standards and mechanisms for enforcing international law in respect of children in situations of armed conflict. The European Union remains fully committed to the aim of concluding successfully the negotiations on the draft optional protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict. The European Union is working actively at the Diplomatic Conference for the early establishment of a permanent international criminal court.”

    1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source

11. “The European Union believes that the issue of children and armed conflict is one which deserves a particularly important place on the international political agenda. While we recognize that the primary responsibility to protect the rights of the child under all circumstances rests with States, we must also reinvigorate international efforts to protect children. We must ensure the demobilization of child soldiers and also recognize the importance of action to promote the physical and psychological recovery and social reintegration of the child victims of conflict. The international community must ensure that adequate resources are devoted to child rehabilitation programmes as an integral part of planning for post-conflict situations. European Union development policy already addresses the plight of children in armed conflicts.”

    1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source

12. “Among civilians, women and children are particularly vulnerable, and consequently they are now among the principal victims of war. As we have already heard, it has been estimated that in the last decade alone, 2 million children have been killed in armed conflict, 6 million seriously injured or disabled, 1 million have been orphaned and some 12 million have been left homeless. Many others have fallen victim to disease, deprivation, recruitment for combat, systematic sexual abuse and gender-based Violence. Anti-personnel landmines and small arms have a particularly devastating effect on children. That children should be among the principal victims of armed conflict is unacceptable.”

    1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source

13. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union - Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia - and the associated country Cyprus, as well as the European Free Trade Association country members of the European Economic Area, Iceland and Liechtenstein, align themselves with this statement. On behalf of the European Union, I would like to express strong support for the role of the Special Representative as advocate for the protection of children affected by armed conflict and to commend him for the inspiring address he has just delivered. The suggestions he has made deserve our careful consideration. The casualties of modern armed conflicts are overwhelmingly civilians rather than soldiers.”

    1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source

14. “Finally, as an increasing number of persons indicted on war crimes charges arrive at the International Tribunal in The Hague - either through voluntary surrender or by the actions of the Stabilization Force acting under authority contained in the relevant Security Council resolutions - there is an opportunity at last for the people of Bosnia to build peace and reconciliation on the firm foundation of justice. The goal of the European Union, like that of all the international community, is to see a democratic, prosperous Bosnia taking its place as a modern nation in Europe. The message to the people of Bosnia is clear: such a future is within their grasp, provided they continue to make good progress on the Dayton road, leaving the violence and ethnic hatred of recent years behind them.”

    1998-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3892 (1998) · source

15. “The European Union and World Bank conference on 7 and 8 May raised a further $1.25 billion, much of it from the European Union itself and from European Union member States. Aid procedures have been adjusted to ensure rapid and more flexible disbursement, and to facilitate a more proportionate split in aid distribution between the entities. This will demonstrate to the people of the Republika Srpska the rewards that Dayton compliance can bring.”

    1998-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3892 (1998) · source

16. “Against this backdrop, the support of SFOR in providing a secure environment and broad support for civilian implementation in the coming months remains crucial to Bosnia's prospects. Similarly, the work of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to be at the heart of efforts to restore peace and reconciliation to Bosnia and to build the multi-ethnic society upon which the success of the Peace Agreement ultimately depends. So I hope - to inject a word in parentheses and to pick up on Ambassador Sacirbey's injunction against stereotypes - that we will not blame all the past on the United Nations, nor on the European Union either, whatever it takes to end the war. As the largest single donor of aid to Bosnia, the European Union will continue to play a role in a wide range of activities on the ground.”

    1998-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3892 (1998) · source

17. “The European Union deplores the recent increase in violent incidents against these people and urges local police authorities, with the assistance of the International Police Task Force, to pursue the restructuring of their forces and to provide for the integration of minority officers in order to help create confidence for returning refugees, in particular those belonging to minority groups. As Bosnia and Herzegovina prepares for national elections in September of this year, it has a critical opportunity to shape its future as a modern European democracy. The European Union and member States will be meeting up to two thirds of the total costs of the supervision of the elections by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, including the provision of a large number of personnel.”

    1998-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3892 (1998) · source

18. “The European Union strongly endorses the message of the Luxembourg meeting - that the international community cannot remain engaged in Bosnia forever, and that the time has come for the Bosnian people to deliver their share of the bargain, to start to take control of their own country and of their own destiny. The challenges which the international community now faces are fewer, but they include some of the most sensitive, in particular the return of refugees and displaced persons to areas in which they are in a minority.”

    1998-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3892 (1998) · source

19. “The European Union would like to pay tribute today to all of the men and women in both organizations working hard in the service of peace. Ministers of the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board met in Luxembourg on 9 June, against the heartening backdrop of progress on the ground in Bosnia and the genuine hope that Bosnia's divided past can be replaced by a shared future. While there is much work still to be done, it would appear that the huge international effort in Bosnia, in lives, resources and money, is finally beginning to pay off.”

    1998-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3892 (1998) · source

20. “I wish to make a statement on behalf of the European Union. The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union - the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland Romania and Slovakia - and the associated country Cyprus, as well as the European Free Trade Association member of the European Economic Area, Iceland, align themselves with this statement. The European Union welcomes the adoption of the draft resolution before the Council. The commitment and professionalism of the members of both the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina and of the Stabilization Force (SFOR) remain a major force for change in Bosnia. A number of European Union countries contribute personnel to both.”

    1998-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3892 (1998) · source

21. “We urge the Government to resist the temptation to act militarily in response to provocation by UNITA, to govern the activities of the Angolan National Police and to continue to work for a peaceful solution. Finally, we support further Security Council action against UNITA. The existing sanctions have had a positive impact. These further sanctions are not intended to punish, but to encourage UNITA to finalize the implementation of the peace process. Their message is clear: UNITA, particularly the leadership, must keep to its promises. We call upon UNITA to implement fully its obligations by 23 June.”

    1998-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3891 (1998) · source

22. “The draft resolution before the Security Council sets out some of the tasks which are expected of UNITA in order to safeguard the peace process. In the immediate future, UNIT A must remove the obstacles to the extension of State administration in Bailundo and Andulo, as well as to other key localities. It must also abandon, once and for all, its military activity and demobilize any of its forces. The European Union condemns the armed attacks against the personnel of the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA), against humanitarian and other international personnel, against the Angolan authorities and, not least, against civilians. We applaud the Angolan Government's patience and continued flexibility in the face of these incidents.”

    1998-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3891 (1998) · source

23. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union - the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Slovakia - and the associated country Cyprus, as well as the European Free Trade Association country member of the European Economic Area - Norway - align themselves with this statement. The European Union is dismayed at the lack of recent progress in the Angolan peace process. UNITA continues to put its own interests before the very real needs of the people of Angola. Consistently it has fallen short of its promises to transform from a military organization to a political one and to permit the extension of State administration to all Angolan territory.”

    1998-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3891 (1998) · source

24. “The European Union will follow closely the evolution of the situation and take appropriate action should India and Pakistan not sign and move to ratify the relevant international non-proliferation agreements, in particular the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, without conditions. The European Union also urges India and Pakistan to engage in a dialogue which addresses the root causes of the tension between them, and to try to build confidence rather than seek confrontation.”

    1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source

25. “The European Union urges India and Pakistan to take early steps to demonstrate their commitment to international efforts on non-proliferation and nuclear disarmament by signing the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test- Ban Treaty and moving to ratify it; by contributing actively and without conditions towards the opening of negotiations at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva for a treaty banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons and other nuclear explosive devices; by exerting stringent controls over the export of material, equipment and technology controlled under the Nuclear Suppliers' Group trigger and dual use lists and the Missile Technology Control Regime annex; and by committing themselves neither to assemble nuclear devices nor to deploy such devices on delivery vehicles, and to cease development and deployment of ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear warheads.”

    1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source

26. “As the European Union has already made clear, we condemn these actions, which run counter to the will expressed by the 149 signatories of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty to cease nuclear testing, and to efforts to strengthen the global non-proliferation regime. The European Union remains fully committed to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons as the cornerstone of the global non-proliferation regime and the essential foundation for the pursuit of nuclear disarmament, and calls on all States which have not yet done so to become parties to it. The European Union also remains fully committed to the early entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.”

    1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source

27. “I have the honour to make the following statement on behalf of the European Union. The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union - Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Slovakia - and the associated country Cyprus, as well as the European Free Trade Association country member of the European Economic Area, Iceland, align themselves with this statement. The European Union warmly welcomes the adoption of this resolution, which reflects the abhorrence of the international community as a whole at the recent nuclear tests carried out first by India and then by Pakistan, and its deep concern about the threat posed to the peace and stability of the South Asia region by nuclear and missile proliferation.”

    1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source

28. “The European Union firmly believes that the establishment of such a court is necessary in order to provide a permanent mechanism to bring to justice those who commit the most serious crimes of international concern and to deter the commission of such crimes in the future.”

    1998-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3878 (1998) · source

29. “Finally, I would like to emphasize that the decision to increase the number of Trial Chambers of the International Tribunal, together with the decision taken by the Council last month in resolution 1165 (1998) to increase the number of Trial Chambers for the Rwanda Tribunal, both point to the broader concern of the international community that persons who commit serious offences, such as war crimes, be brought to justice. In this context, the European Union wishes to emphasize its strong support for the establishment of the international criminal court at the Diplomatic Conference to be held in Rome in June and July this year.”

    1998-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3878 (1998) · source

30. “We reaffirm once again that it is essential that the Tribunal be given adequate resources to carry out its mandate effectively and that personnel of the Tribunal be managed efficiently. The European Union and its member States have made voluntary contributions to assist the Tribunal in fulfilling its functions. We express the hope that the Tribunal will continue to be provided with the necessary financial support, not least through the payment of annual contributions promptly and in full.”

    1998-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3878 (1998) · source

31. “The addition of a third Trial Chamber of the International Tribunal, which has been requested by the President of the Tribunal, will enable the backlog of cases before the Tribunal to be dealt with more efficiently. The European Union is therefore in favour of the establishment of the third Trial Chamber in accordance with the draft resolution before the Security Council today. The European Union also supports the request made to the Secretary-General in this draft resolution to enhance further the effective functioning of the International Tribunal, in particular by the timely provision of personnel and facilities. In this context, the European Union is pleased to recall that a second courtroom has recently been opened for the holding of trials and that a third courtroom is expected to be completed in the near future.”

    1998-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3878 (1998) · source

32. “Sixty individuals are currently under indictment by the Tribunal, 26 of whom are in its custody. At the same time, we note with concern that compliance by the States in the region with their obligations under resolution 827 (1993) and article 29 of the Statute of the Tribunal to cooperate fully with the International Tribunal remains uneven. The European Union calls upon all States and entities in the region to fulfil their obligations to cooperate with the Tribunal. Given the increase in the Tribunal's workload,it is no surprise that the existing judicial resources of the Tribunal are under heavy pressure. While the Statute of the Tribunal does guarantee all those appearing before it a fair and expeditious trial, it is nevertheless the case that some of those persons who are in custody have been awaiting trial for a long period of time.”

    1998-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3878 (1998) · source

33. “The important mandate entrusted to the Tribunal by this Council is to prosecute persons responsible for serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in the territory of the former Yugoslavia since 1 January 1991. This mandate is vital not only to avoid the possibility of the perpetrators of these crimes enjoying impunity, but also to ensure the full implementation of the Dayton Accords and thus support a peaceful resolution of the situation in the former Yugoslavia as a whole. The European Union notes with satisfaction that the work of the International Tribunal has recently intensified. One trial has been completed, subject to appeal, and in another the accused has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to five years' imprisonment. Four other cases are ongoing.”

    1998-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3878 (1998) · source

34. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union - Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Slovakia - and the associated country Cyprus, as well as the European Free Trade Association countries members of the European Economic Area - Iceland and Norway - align themselves with this statement. The European Union wishes to reaffirm once again its strong support for the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and its admiration for the achievements of that Tribunal since it was established under Security Council resolution 827 (1993).”

    1998-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3878 (1998) · source

35. “We do, however, note that a number of problems remain, not least in the areas of financial and administrative control, recruitment of personnel and the establishment of an effective witness-protection programme. The European Union stresses the importance of a continued improvement in practical arrangements in these areas in order that the expanded Tribunal can function effectively.”

    1998-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3877 (1998) · source

36. “We also note that it is possible that other accused persons, and that still others against whom charges have not yet been filed, may in the future join those currently detained in Arusha. In these circumstances, the European Union believes that it is now important to create a third Trial Chamber for the International Tribunal for Rwanda, consisting of three judges, in order that the administration of justice by the Tribunal can be accelerated and so that those in custody can be brought swiftly to trial. At the same time, the European Union reiterates its position that, in order to administer justice promptly and fairly, the Tribunal must be able to function efficiently. We are pleased to recall that the Office of Internal Oversight Services has recently reported significant improvements in the functioning of the Tribunal.”

    1998-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3877 (1998) · source

37. “In paragraph 7 of resolution 955 (1994), the Council agreed that it would consider increasing the number of judges and Trial Chambers of the Tribunal if it became necessary. In this context, the European Union emphasizes the importance of respecting the human rights of the individual and the need to try those accused of crimes within the jurisdiction of the Tribunal without undue delay. Justice delayed is justice denied. We have therefore noted with great concern the current situation with regard to the number of accused persons in pre-trial detention in the Tribunal's prison quarters in Arusha. Of the 25 accused persons currently detained, 21 are in pre- trial detention and five have been detained awaiting their trial for almost three years.”

    1998-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3877 (1998) · source

38. “The establishment of the Tribunal reflected the will of the international community that, by the prosecution of the perpetrators of these grave crimes, their repetition should be prevented and that justice should be seen to prevail. The European Union has cooperated closely with the Tribunal through the arrest and transfer of suspects to the Tribunal, through voluntary contributions to the Trust Fund in surplus of assessed contributions and through the provision of staff to the Tribunal. The European Union reiterates its strong support for the Rwanda Tribunal as it discharges its difficult and important mandate, which is essential for national reconciliation and the prevention of future conflicts.”

    1998-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3877 (1998) · source

39. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union - Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Slovakia - and the associated country Cyprus, as well as the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) country member of the European Economic Area, Norway, align themselves with this statement. The International Tribunal for Rwanda was established by the Security Council in resolution 955 (1994) with the aim of putting an end to the impunity of persons responsible for genocide and other serious violations of humanitarian law committed in Rwanda in 1994.”

    1998-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3877 (1998) · source

40. “We agree with the Secretary- General that the international community, including the United Nations system, has a key role to play in helping them do so after MONUA's peacekeepers have left. As the leading contributor to Angola's rehabilitation, the European Union will continue to play a full part in assisting Angolans to consolidate national reconciliation and to revitalize their society and economy. I hope it is clear from these remarks that the European Union's commitment to helping the people of Angola is undimmed. While there are grounds for cautious optimism, the peace process is not yet complete. Given the recent setbacks in the security situation we should remain very much alive to the real risks of a reversal during these final critical months.”

    1998-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3876 (1998) · source

41. “The European Union supports the Secretary- General's recommendation to extend MONUA's mandate for a further two months and his proposals to draw down the military component. We agree also with the intention of the Security Council to review the mandate, size and organizational structure of MONUA, or a follow-on United Nations presence, by 30 June 1998. We endorse the Secretary-General's recommendation to strengthen the civilian police component of the mission. Their work is increasingly important to promoting respect for human rights and to building a climate of trust in Angola. For the future, the people and the Government of Angola must continue to bear the primary responsibility for their own well-being.”

    1998-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3876 (1998) · source

42. “We condemn the armed attacks against MONUA and humanitarian or other international personnel, against the Angolan authorities and, not least, against civilians. We look to UNITA to cooperate with MONUA in identifying those responsible. The European Union is actively engaged in helping the Angolan authorities remove the scourge of mines from their country. We therefore deplore the recent reports of renewed mine-laying and call for this activity immediately to stop. The European Union would like to encourage the long-delayed meeting between President Dos Santos and Mr. Savimbi to take place in Angola as soon as possible. There is probably no more visible a sign of national reconciliation than a firm and unequivocal commitment at the highest political level.”

    1998-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3876 (1998) · source

43. “Only then will UNITA achieve complete transition to a political party, participating, as it should, fully and constructively in a transparent democratic process and in the future development of Angola. The Secretary-General's report points to a growing gap between progress on Lusaka Protocol commitments and setbacks in the security situation. In this context, UNITA's persistent attempts to frustrate the work of the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA) through intimidation and harassment must cease. At the same time, the Government must continue to exercise patience and to resist the temptation to respond to provocation with heavy- handed reprisals or military adventures. Clearly, peace in Angola depends not only on the willingness of both parties to meet their commitments, but also on the absence of armed conflict there.”

    1998-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3876 (1998) · source

44. “We welcome also the termination of broadcasts by Radio Vorgan and commend those UNITA officials who have returned to Luanda. We hope, too, for Mr. Savimbi's own early return to Luanda so that he can exercise fully his duties as leader of the largest opposition party. We are concerned, however, at the continuing slow progress in extending State administration. The onus remains on UNITA to cooperate fully and to avoid further delays. In particular, UNITA must remove the obstacles to the extension of State administration in Bailundo and Andulo, as well as to other key localities. We are concerned also at reports that UNITA has not declared and demobilized all of its forces. National reconciliation cannot be possible unless UNITA forsakes the military option.”

    1998-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3876 (1998) · source

45. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union - Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Slovakia - and the associated country Cyprus, as well as the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) country members of the European Economic Area - Iceland and Norway - align themselves with this statement. The European Union is encouraged by the recent progress which has been achieved in the implementation of peace process commitments in Angola since this Council last considered the situation there. We welcome the announcement of a special status for Mr. Savimbi, the appointment of UNITA governors and vice-governors and the nomination of ambassadors.”

    1998-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3876 (1998) · source

46. “The European Union believes that it is imperative that the political momentum generated by this report not be lost, and it is committed to working to ensure that Africa remains on the international agenda at the highest level.”

    1998-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3875Resumption1 (1998) · source

47. “Throughout this report, the Secretary-General reinforces the View that it is in the interest of all States, not only African countries, to work towards the political, social and economic regeneration of Africa. The European Union supports this analysis and stands ready to play its part to ensure meaningful and effective follow-up of the many proposals and recommendations the Secretary-General has made. The European Union hopes that the Security Council will take early action on these where appropriate, and looks forward to opportunities in other United Nations bodies and forums to debate other aspects of the report more fully.”

    1998-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3875Resumption1 (1998) · source

48. “Against this background, the European Union welcomes the Secretary- General's recommendations on restructuring, international aid, reducing debt burdens and opening international markets. The European Union also applauds the emphasis in the report on the need to tackle poverty in Africa, and reaffirms its commitment to international development targets, in particular the aim of reducing by half the proportion of people living in extreme poverty by the year 2015. European Union member States are also committed to reducing the debt burden on African countries through measures such as the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Debt Initiative.”

    1998-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3875Resumption1 (1998) · source

49. “"Deeds not declarations", as my good friend the Ambassador of Nigeria said in his statement on behalf of ECOWAS. The European Union is the world's leading source of development assistance to Africa: over 50 per cent of all aid received by developing countries comes from the European Union, and the European Development Fund has earmarked over $15 billion for mainly African countries up to the year 2000. The European Union also offers, under the Lome Convention, the most open markets for exports from African countries, and is Africa's largest trading partner. Presently, the European Union is engaged in a comprehensive dialogue with the developing countries on how to strengthen and revitalise their partnership and in particular to assist them with their integration into the world economy.”

    1998-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3875Resumption1 (1998) · source

50. “Recognizing that peace and security are indispensable preconditions for sustainable development, the European Union fully supports the emphasis in the report on the need for good governance, including respect for human rights and the rule of law. European Union member States are also working towards a common position on human rights, good governance, democracy and the rule of law in Africa which will complement their agreed position on conflict prevention. Like the rule of law, good governance is also crucial to economic growth, the promotion of social development and the alleviation of poverty. Such values are also essential pillars of the European Union's own development policy, which over several decades has been centred on a genuine partnership with Africa.”

    1998-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3875Resumption1 (1998) · source