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1. “We are pleased that the Security Council is considering this important issue of humanitarian assistance in an active and urgent manner. We hope that these efforts will soon bear fruit so that humanitarian assistance will no longer be delayed. Thailand, on its part, stands ready to join this coalition for humanitarian assistance and will work with the United Nations and others to help alleviate the suffering of the Iraqi people and eventually to assist in the reconstruction of Iraq.”

   2003-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726Resumption1 (2003) · source

2. “It is incumbent on the United Nations, with the full support of the international community, to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Iraq in a timely manner in order to protect the innocent, especially the most vulnerable groups, including women, children and the elderly, and to limit their exposure to and the impact of the devastating consequences of war. And we do hope that this war will end quickly so that the Iraqi people can rebuild their lives and dignity in an environment of enduring peace and freedom. What is needed are rapid and well-coordinated efforts to ensure that humanitarian relief reaches the affected Iraqi population. Thailand commends the Secretary-General's initiatives to help plan and implement humanitarian assistance programmes for the Iraqi people, including adjustments to the oil for food programme.”

   2003-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726Resumption1 (2003) · source

3. “It is indeed most unfortunate and regrettable that war has broken out, but, as the Secretary-General said last week, it is time to confront the realities of the present. Regardless of the causes of this war, the undeniable reality is that hundreds of thousands of civilians are suffering as a result of it. Our immediate attention must now be focused on alleviating the plight and suffering of these innocent civilians, particularly women and children. What we need at this crucial juncture is a coalition of the compassionate - a coalition of the giving - to mobilize and coordinate the provision of humanitarian assistance to the people of Iraq.”

   2003-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726Resumption1 (2003) · source

4. “Thailand wishes to call on all Members of the United Nations to exert their utmost collective efforts to ensure that the will of the United Nations, as expressed in resolution 1441 (2002), is fully respected and implemented so as to preserve the viability and sanctity of this universal institution.”

   2003-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717Resumption1 (2003) · source

5. “Time is running short for the implementation of these demands of the resolution. We therefore urge Iraq to immediately fulfil the demands of the resolution by providing complete and unconditional cooperation to UNMOVIC and IAEA. In doing so, Iraq would demonstrate to the international community that it is faithfully fulfilling its obligations under resolution 1441 (2002) as a good United Nations Member, thereby helping to strengthen the United Nations as mankind's last hope for a just and peaceful world. We, the Members of the United Nations, stand at a critical juncture in the history of this world body, which embodies the hope of humankind for a world free of war and want. What we do here at this point in time will mean either the gradual disintegration of that hope or its renewal.”

   2003-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717Resumption1 (2003) · source

6. “We are pleased to hear that Iraq has extended further cooperation to UNMOVIC and IAEA, enabling them to make further progress in their inspections. However, we also noted that in Mr. Blix's update, while he welcomed the new initiatives by Iraq, he observed that "they cannot be said to constitute immediate cooperation, nor do they necessarily cover all areas of relevance". (S/PV.47]4, p. 5) Mr. Blix also stated that "after a period of somewhat reluctant cooperation, there has been an acceleration of initiatives from the Iraqi side since the end of January", [but] "the value of these measures is not yet clear." (ibid.) Resolution 1441 (2002) demands that Iraq comply fully with that resolution and cooperate immediately, unconditionally and actively with UNMOVIC and IAEA.”

   2003-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717Resumption1 (2003) · source

7. “I join previous speakers in congratulating you, Sir, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March. I express our appreciation for the German presidency of the Council in February. On 19 February, I made a statement to the Security Council in which I emphasized the importance of maintaining the sanctity and credibility of the multilateral framework, particularly the United Nations. Last Friday, we heard the latest update given by the two chief United Nations inspectors, Mr. Hans Blix and Mr. Mohamed ElBaradei, on the results of inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).”

   2003-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717Resumption1 (2003) · source

8. “As a Member of the United Nations, Thailand will support whatever course of action the Security Council decides to take on this issue. This is our obligation under the United Nations Charter, but we hope that, in deliberating its future course of action, the Security Council will take into account the interests and concerns expressed by the wider United Nations membership and the calls to take the road of peace by pressing forward on peaceful disarmament and resolving all outstanding issues and all threats to international peace and security in a peaceful manner.”

   2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source

9. “In any scenario, innocent people in Iraq, particularly women and children, will be among the first to suffer following an outbreak of armed conflict. It is therefore incumbent upon Iraq to be completely forthcoming with regard to immediate, active and unconditional cooperation with the United Nations inspectors in order to avoid even greater suffering and hardship for the Iraqi people. The steps that the Security Council should decide to take will have an important bearing on the international community's perception of the United Nations and its role in maintaining international peace and security. In this regard, we must bear in mind that the General Assembly has just recently resumed its consideration of a draft resolution on the prevention of armed conflict.”

   2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source

10. “Iraq must demonstrate to the world that it is faithfully and completely fulfilling its international obligations under resolution 1441 (2002) and other relevant Council resolutions. Military conflict will have consequences far beyond the region. The inevitable disruptions to the global economy will adversely affect the efforts of many countries to recover from the financial crises and recession, but of equal importance is the impact of the military conflict on the people of Iraq. The Secretary- General's recent initiative to promote discussion with the Security Council on contingency planning to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Iraq in the event of armed conflict correctly brings into focus the devastating humanitarian and economic consequences of war.”

    2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source

11. “The mechanisms put in place by resolution 1441 (2002) and the progress made to date therefore clearly serve to enhance the sanctity and credibility of the multilateral framework and particularly the United Nations system. Thailand thus applauds all the efforts undertaken by all relevant parties to employ effectively the United Nations framework in order to resolve in a peaceful manner this threat to international peace and security. We continue to remain hopeful that the centrality of the United Nations in the search for a peaceful resolution on this issue will continue as events unfold. Resolution 1441 (2002) provides the framework for the peaceful disarmament of Iraq. We therefore renew our plea to Iraq to immediately and unconditionally provide complete and proactive cooperation to UNMOVIC and IAEA.”

    2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source

12. “Subsequently, on 5 February, the Council benefited from the presentation by the United States Secretary of State, which helped the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to undertake more focused inspections in fulfilment of their mandates. And, just last Friday, we received yet another report from the two chief inspectors on the latest progress of inspections in Iraq, where cooperation had been provided in certain areas, but where immediate, active and unconditional cooperation still needed to be forthcoming. In this connection, my delegation wishes to express its appreciation to UNMOVIC and IAEA for their difficult tasks.”

    2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source

13. “Three months ago, we welcomed the unanimous adoption of Security Council resolution 1441 (2002) and Iraq's agreement to abide by its international obligations on the basis of that and other relevant Council resolutions. We witnessed with great anticipation the resumption of inspections in Iraq. On 27 January this year, we were pleased to hear the reports given by Mr. Blix and Mr. ElBaradei on the progress of the inspections. We noted that their reports underlined the need for more time and information so that the inspectors might accomplish their tasks.”

    2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source

14. “Thailand will continue to support the work of UNMISET through its contribution of police and military personnel and through economic assistance. We hope that such contributions, in conjunction with the various assistance programmes, will help foster capacity-building at the grass-roots level for the population of Timor-Leste so that, over time, they can participate in the regional and global economies on an equal footing.”

    2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646Resumption1 (2002) · source

15. “Just recently, Thailand sponsored a training course in local administration for a group of Timorese leaders. Various academic institutions in Thailand have now offered scholarships and training programmes to Timorese students. The Department of Technical and Economic Cooperation of the Thai Foreign Ministry has just announced 10 scholarships for Timorese students in the areas of agriculture and health. In that connection, at the end of this month, the director-general of that department will lead a delegation to Dili comprising both the Government and the private sector to discuss further bilateral cooperation and assess the needs of the Timorese in order to formulate a long-term assistance plan. It is envisaged that the plan will primarily focus on education, agriculture and health, and that it could later be expanded to other areas.”

    2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646Resumption1 (2002) · source

16. “On the maintenance of peace and security, training assistance for Timorese police and military personnel is still much needed. We wish to reiterate what we have stressed on many occasions, that the support of the United Nations and the international community in capacity-building is of the highest priority if the Timorese are to attain self- sustainability in the political, economic, social and cultural development of the country. The downsizing of UNMISET, with a view to a smooth transition to traditional development assistance, must be commensurate with the progress in the development sector, including in the area of employment generation. For our part, Thailand is willing to render support to the Timorese people in their development effort.”

    2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646Resumption1 (2002) · source

17. “We also commend the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) for its continued assistance to the Government of Timor-Leste and its close cooperation with the donor communities, intergovernmental agencies and other United Nations agencies in accordance with Security Council resolution 1410 (2002). We fully agree with the Secretary-General that the continued engagement of the international community in securing a solid foundation for the long- term stability of Timor-Leste is vital. We therefore urge the donor community to help narrow the resource gaps in such priority areas as public administration and the justice and finance systems, and in other areas as foreseen in the National Development Plan of Timor- Leste.”

    2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646Resumption1 (2002) · source

18. “Allow me to pay tribute to you, Sir, and to China for presiding over the Security Council this month. I join others before me in thanking Ambassador Guterres for his statement and Ambassador Sharma, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his useful briefing on the development and progress achieved in the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. We are encouraged by positive developments in Timor-Leste, as highlighted in the Secretary-General's report. Despite resource constraints, the Timor-Leste leadership should be commended for its unwavering determination in consolidating and strengthening the country's foundations within a short span of time since independence.”

    2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646Resumption1 (2002) · source

19. “We sincerely hope that the Security Council will take into account the views expressed at this open meeting in determining the most appropriate course of action - one which will resolve all outstanding issues and all threats to international peace and security in a peaceful manner.”

    2002-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption1 (2002) · source

20. “The reliance of many economies on the Middle East for trade, investment and supply of natural resources, including oil, means that any instability or outbreak of military action in the region could have severe adverse impacts on the livelihood and well-being of peoples all over the world. The economic recovery process pursued by developing countries may be stalled or even reversed. This is a no-win situation for everyone. Furthermore, one of the dreadful consequences of the outbreak of military action is its devastating impact on innocent people and children. We therefore reiterate our plea to Iraq to comply unreservedly and unconditionally with all relevant Security Council resolutions.”

    2002-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption1 (2002) · source

21. “We view as a positive development the recent fruitful discussions between Iraq and the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) in Vienna and the recent correspondence between Iraqi authorities and UNMOVIC and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). We hope that this dialogue will soon resolve all outstanding matters, thus paving the way for the return of United Nations inspectors to Iraq. The present escalation of tensions, if allowed to continue, can only do more harm than good to the present situation in the Middle East as well as to international peace and stability. It will also have dire consequences for the global economy at a time when many economies are struggling to recover from financial crises, if not to overcome recessions.”

    2002-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption1 (2002) · source

22. “In order to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and pave the way for their reduction and eventual elimination, the multilateral regime must be upheld by all of us. In this regard, while we welcome Iraq's announcement regarding receiving the United Nations inspectors unconditionally, we strongly urge Iraq to bear in mind that it has the responsibility and obligation to comply with all relevant Security Council resolutions unconditionally and unreservedly. This includes, inter alia, providing immediate unconditional and unrestricted access for United Nations inspectors as required by the relevant Security Council resolutions.”

    2002-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption1 (2002) · source

23. “In this era of globalization, when crises in one area will inevitably have an impact in all corners of the globe, multilateralism and multilateral institutions remain mankind's best hope for the maintenance of international peace and security. As the most universal of all international organizations, the United Nations symbolizes our trust and faith in multilateralism. It remains the most appropriate framework for peaceful resolution of crises through diplomatic means. If the United Nations is to remain relevant, its Members' voices must be heard and respected. I should like to take this opportunity to commend all concerned parties for making use of this Organization to try to resolve in a peaceful manner the escalating crisis with regard to Iraq.”

    2002-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption1 (2002) · source

24. “Mr. President, allow me to join other distinguished representatives in congratulating you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October, and through you to extend our appreciation to Ambassador Tafrov of Bulgaria for guiding the work of the Security Council last month. Thailand welcomes the convening of this open debate ofthe Security Council on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait, which is of utmost concern to the international community. Whatever decision the Council may take on Iraq will have direct bearing on international peace and security and will ultimately affect all of us. It is therefore vitally important that the wider United Nations membership is fully engaged in this process.”

    2002-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption1 (2002) · source

25. “While recognizing and sympathizing with the various concerns expressed in the Security Council with regard to the ICC, we sincerely hope that the Security Council will find a just solution which fully respects not only the relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations but also the letter and spirit of the Rome Statute.”

    2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source

26. “The Rome Statute plays a pivotal role in upholding justice and protecting human rights and is thus one of the most important milestones in the evolution of international law. With this in mind, Thailand signed the Statute on 2 October 2000 and has been working hard to fulfil the constitutional requirements for ratification of the Statute. We fear that these developments in the Security Council may erode the sanctity of international law and multilateralism, and we therefore ask all States to safeguard the independence and the effective functioning of the ICC, which is complementary to national jurisdictions.”

    2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source

27. “We therefore hope that the Security Council can quickly reach an agreement to renew UNMIBH's mandate to 31 December 2002, as recommended by the Secretary General, so that its mission can be completed. Thailand shares the concern expressed by a large majority of United Nations Member States regarding recent developments in the Security Council that could detrimentally affect the credibility and effectiveness of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), in force since 1 July 2002. The Rome Statute, with 139 signatories and 76 States parties, is the result of several decades of multilateral efforts by the international community of nations to end impunity for perpetrators of the most serious crimes with which the Statute is concerned.”

    2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source

28. “I join other speakers in thanking you, Sir, for holding this important meeting and in congratulating you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of July. Thailand has been closely following the Security Council discussions regarding the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH). As a troop-contributing country with officers attached to the International Police Task Force (IPTF) of UNMIBH, we are concerned about the uncertainty of UNMIBH's operations. UNMIBH's operations have already been extended three times since 21 June 2002. That does not bode well for the effective functioning of UNMIBH or for its main task, the maintenance of law and order in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source

29. “Heeding the Secretary-General's statement that the international community must ensure that the investment it has made in East Timor does not go to waste, Thailand, for its part, will continue to render support through its contribution of personnel in UNMISET and the provision of appropriate technical assistance on a bilateral basis or through tripartite arrangements. Bearing that in mind, Thailand will lend its full support to UNMISET, which has a distinct role in preparing East Timor for the responsibilities and obligations of statehood. It remains for me to announce that Thailand today established diplomatic relations with East Timor, which will be followed by the exchange of diplomatic representatives in due course. We welcome East Timor's decision to seek observer status in the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN).”

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

30. “Equally important however, is the coordinating role that UNMISET must play in consolidating the various assistance programmes with other United Nations specialized agencies, donor countries and international financial institutions in order to create an enabling environment whereby East Timor, over time, can participate in the regional and the global economy on an equal footing. I was pleased to hear what the Secretary-General said in Dili yesterday. "The United Nations will stay", he said, adding, "Your friends around the world will continue to help".”

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

31. “These are challenges that remain in post-independence East Timor, and they require the support and the continued engagement of the international community and the United Nations before the country can become self-sustaining in its political, economic and cultural development. We also welcome the adoption of Security Council resolution 1410 (2002), establishing a successor mission to UNTAET - the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) - and stand ready to offer our cooperation to the Mission. The maintenance of law and order, especially the development of the East Timor Police Service, is undoubtedly a main priority.”

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

32. “As for Thailand, we take pride in the role of Thai military personnel as part of the United Nations Mission in East Timor from the very beginning - since the inception of the International Force in East Timor (INTERFET), some two and a half years ago. It is heartening to learn of the recent successful donors conference whereby Governments and aid agencies pledged more than $360 million to support East Timor's economic development over the next three years. That commendable gesture should be complemented by the accelerated disbursement of commitments. It is also essential that financial discipline be strictly maintained, with priority placed on funding East Timor's National Development Plan.”

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

33. “This momentous event also marks the culmination of concerted efforts among members of the international community, the United Nations and the people and the leadership of East Timor themselves. In the light of this United Nations success story, I wish to pay special tribute to the Secretary-General and to the outstanding leadership of Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello in steering the work of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) in East Timor. No less could be said of the tireless efforts and the determination of all UNTAET personnel, which were evident in the seamless transition of responsibilities to the leadership and national institutions of East Timor.”

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

34. “I am particularly delighted and honoured to see you, Sir, preside over this Security Council meeting. Allow me, therefore, to pay tribute to you and to Singapore, Thailand's close Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) partner, for guiding the work of the Council this month. The convening of this meeting could not have been more timely. With the independence celebrations in East Timor today, Thailand joins the world community in welcoming the Democratic Republic of East Timor as the newest member of the family of nations. We wish once again to congratulate the people of East Timor and their first President for their show of resolve in fulfilling their aspirations.”

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

35. “I believe that all of us look forward with great anticipation to 20 May, which will mark the joyous celebration of an independent East Timor. All are willing to lend a helping hand to ensure that that event takes place smoothly. On a lighter note, I am told that even the Thai private sector will lend a helping hand in terms of assisting in providing additional accommodation facilities - a second "floating hotel" - to meet the demand, with many dignitaries expected to converge on Dili on 20 May. In conclusion, Thailand will continue to lend its support within its capabilities to assist East Timor and to hope that the transformation to an independent and viable East Timor will be a successful one.”

    2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source

36. “In that connection, we attach importance to the donors conference to be held in Dili on 14 and 15 May, and we call on members of the international community to pledge assistance commensurate with their respective capabilities. As for Thailand, we will provide technical assistance within our means in such fields as agriculture, public health and technical expertise, on a bilateral basis or through tripartite arrangements. With regard to the military and civilian components of UNMISET during the built-in phasing- out programme parallel with the gradual build-up of the capacities of local authorities, Thailand stands ready, as ever, to contribute to UNTAET's successor mission. In fact, we are discussing redeployment options with the United Nations to meet changing security requirements in the post-independence phase.”

    2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source

37. “Bearing that in mind, my delegation supports the Secretary-General's proposal to establish a successor mission to UNTAET in the form of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET), as described in his report dated 17 April 2002 (S/2002/432), in order to create a secure environment conducive to the effective functioning of the nascent East Timorese administration, especially after independence. We hope that UNMISET will give equal importance to economic security and to political security. The economic viability of a newly independent East Timor will require strong and sustained international support for the foreseeable future. Close cooperation between UNMISET and the United Nations Development Programme will also be a vital component.”

    2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source

38. “Much work remains to be done in East Timor, not the least of which is the strengthening of its social and economic infrastructure so that East Timor not only will be a Viable economic entity but also, in time, will fully participate in the regional and global economy on an equal footing. And we should not, and cannot, expect East Timor to do it alone. As my country has stated on many occasions, East Timor, as a nation-State, still needs the continued, unwavering support, assistance and cooperation of the international community. The United Nations needs to continue to be engaged in East Timor in an appropriate manner during this critical phase of transition as well as in the immediate post-independence phase.”

    2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source

39. “The recent developments in East Timor augur well for its political future and set in place important building blocks for the creation of a sovereign and independent East Timor on 20 May. The adoption of a Constitution in March, and the successful conclusion of East Timor's first-ever presidential elections not long ago, are just two of the key events that give us confidence in East Timor's future political development. All those culminating events will help ensure the seamless handover of UNTAET's responsibilities to East Timorese and national institutions towards a full-fledged independent East Timor in charge of its own destiny, which we will welcome wholeheartedly. Let us not be lulled into a sense of complacency, however.”

    2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source

40. “In that connection, I wish to pay special tribute to the Secretary-General, Special Representative Sergio Vieira de Mello and the rank and file of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) for their tireless efforts and determination to ensure stability and security in East Timor and to lay the groundwork and foundation for a democratic State. East Timor is thus, by all accounts, a success story for the United Nations, and we should all be proud of it. Thailand took pride in making a contribution to that success story through our participation in the United Nations military component from the very beginning and our provision of two Force Commanders.”

    2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source

41. “We regret that we cannot enjoy the presence of President-elect Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao at this meeting today. However, we should like to join the rest of the world community in congratulating him on having overwhelmingly won the presidential elections on 14 April. His presence in the Council Chamber on Friday attested to the resilience and fortitude of the East Timorese people, with whom we will join in celebrating the birth of that nation in less than a month's time. The birth of East Timor as a new nation-State is the result of the strong political will and close cooperation of many parties: the United Nations; members of the international community, particularly the neighbours of East Timor; and, most important, the people and the leadership of East Timor themselves.”

    2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source

42. “Mr. President, allow me at the outset to pay tribute to you and to the Russian Federation for your presidency of the Security Council this month. I should like to express my appreciation to you for convening this timely meeting of the Security Council on East Timor right before the country joins the family of nations as an independent State. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his proposal for a United Nations successor mission to the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). His wise counsel that the international community must ensure that the investment it has made does not go to waste should be taken seriously by the Members concerned. I would also like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Hedi Annabi for his thorough briefing last Friday on developments in East Timor.”

    2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source

43. “We believe our contribution will play a part and make it possible for East Timor to become self-sufficient and thus ensure a peaceful future for its people.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

44. “Thailand's support for the establishment of peace and stability in East Timor, in our continuous contribution of military and civilian police personnel since UNTAET's inception two years ago, has been acknowledged by the international community. Our troops are not only engaged in safeguarding the territory, but are also playing a significant role in the rehabilitation of East Timorese through civil-military activities. A number of subsistence projects and non- military training, particularly in agriculture, have been initiated with the aim of fostering capacity-building for the population at the grass-roots level. The Royal Thai Government, despite its limited resources, intends to continue this dual role, and is prepared to maintain one battalion of troops in UNTAET's successor mission.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

45. “From our regional perspective, we recognize that only a strong and stable East Timor will contribute to the political and economic viability of the region. We in the region are doing all we can within our limited resources and capabilities to support the efforts of the United Nations and the international community in East Timor. It will take considerable time for East Timor to be a viable State with effective institutions of administration. Thus it is pivotal that the international community support a successor mission to UNTAET in East Timor for as long as necessary, at least until it has reached a certain level of sustainable development. Thailand, for its part, has offered to assist in the areas of agricultural, public health and technical expertise.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

46. “It is therefore imperative that we assist in every way possible in equipping the East Timorese with necessary skills and capabilities for democratic self-government and nation-building. In this respect, we support the Secretary-General's proposal that the core tasks of UNTAET's successor mission should be funded by assessed contributions and supplemented by bilateral or multilateral arrangements. We cannot stress enough that a premature withdrawal of UNTAET, especially the peacekeeping force, would undermine the remarkable contributions and substantial investments of the international community in East Timor. Thailand thus believes that only a clear exit strategy with a solid development framework conducive to East Timor's self-sustenance would prevent the disintegration of the progress achieved to date.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

47. “UNTAET's tasks, which are to establish a national civil administration, assist in the development of civil and social services and support capacity-building for self-government, among others, as laid out in resolution 1272 (1999) are far from being completed. They will not have been completed at the time of independence, as has been recognized by the Secretary-General. The Thai delegation has emphasised on many occasions, and reiterates today, that the support of the United Nations and the international community in capacity-building is of the utmost priority for the East Timorese to attain self-sustenance in the political, economic, social and cultural development of the country.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

48. “We fully support his recommendations on the successor mission to UNTAET, in which he envisages that a post- independence United Nations presence will be required in East Timor for a period of at least two years. Thailand voices its support for this proposal, not because it is one of the major troop contributors to the Mission, but because of our cognizance of the need for the continued engagement of the international community in securing a solid foundation for the future of East Timor. Despite the enormous strides, the emerging of East Timor as a nation-State still needs the unwavering support and cooperation of the international community. Let us not be hasty in withdrawing our attention and responsibility from East Timor upon its attainment of independence.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

49. “Sergio Vieira de Mello, has effectively performed its tasks as mandated by Security Council resolution 1272 (1999). This has been well reflected in the peaceful elections for the Constituent Assembly on 30 August this year, which marked a milestone in East Timor's transition to independence. The people of East Timor and UNTAET deserve enormous credit for their remarkable achievements, especially in the light of the harrowing destruction two years ago. We also welcome the formation of an all- East Timorese Council of Ministers to oversee the public administration of East Timor. It is with them that the will of the East Timorese resides in shaping a self-governing and independent East Timor. We are heartened by the positive political, economic and social developments in East Timor highlighted in the Secretary-General's report.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

50. “Allow me first to pay tribute to you and Ireland, Mr. President, for your presidency of the Security Council this month. I join others in thanking and commending Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, Special Representative of the Secretary- General, for his views on the developments and challenges that lie ahead in East Timor. I also welcome Mr. Mari Alkatiri, Chief Minister of the Second Transitional Government of East Timor, whose presence speaks volumes for the development and progress achieved in that land. I also wish to express our appreciation for the useful briefings given by the representatives of the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). There is no doubt that the United Nations, through its United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), under the outstanding leadership of Mr.”

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