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1. “I have been touched by the kindnesses of President Jose Ramos-Horta, President of the National Parliament Fernando "Lasama" de Araujo, Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, former Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri, leaders of all political parties and ordinary Timorese from all walks of life in Dili and in the far-outlying and inaccessible villages. I owe them a debt of gratitude for reinforcing my faith in the words of our Charter - better standards of life in larger freedom - that they constantly seek. I would also like to thank Deputy Special Representatives of the Secretary-General Finn Reske- Nielsen and Takahisa Kawakami, as well as all the women and men of UNMIT and the United Nations country team, who, every single day, demonstrate their commitment to the high ideals of the United Nations and to supporting the people of Timor-Leste.”

   2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

2. “Timor-Leste, as a small and young island State, also has to grapple with the challenges of environmental protection. The environmental footprint of international assistance should, therefore, be as light as possible. UNMIT has been making continuous efforts to reduce energy consumption and to protect the environment. Those efforts have resulted in a reduction of 7.8 per cent in the use of generator fuel, which represents a savings of approximately $285,000, as well as a 15 per cent reduction in photocopier paper use over the one-year period ending in August 2009, as compared to the previous one-year period. As I prepare to complete my tenure as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor- Leste, allow me to thank the people and leaders of Timor-Leste for the gracious manner in which they have welcomed me amidst them.”

   2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

3. “I must also acknowledge the critical importance of Cuba's medical assistance and adult literacy programmes, as well as the bilateral assistance of many Asian countries, in particular the member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Japan, a major provider of assistance on infrastructure and rural development, recently supported the suco or subdistrict entity elections with financial grants. Just two days ago, Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao announced China's additional contribution of 30 million yuan for the refurbishment of various elements of the infrastructure. Coordination by the United Nations with bilateral and multilateral donors, based on a strategic and measured approach, will be imperative in ensuring a common understanding of respective roles and responsibilities.”

   2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

4. “During the reporting period, the United States dispatched a unit of naval engineers to support the development of the F-FDTL's engineering capabilities and to execute humanitarian projects, in particular school rehabilitation and construction. The Millennium Development Goal Achievement Fund Joint Programme (S/2009/504, para. 43) is fully funded by Spain. The European Commission remains one of the most important partners, providing, for example, funds totalling more than $5.5 million to United Nations agencies to support projects that promote social peace and stability. Portugal's largest project anywhere in the world is in Timor-Leste. It entails the deployment of 120 trainers in all 13 districts, who have trained more 09-573 62 than 3,000 primary school teachers and 2,000 secondary and pre-secondary teachers in the Portuguese language.”

   2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

5. “No false promises should be directly or implicitly made to the Timorese authorities and people. At the same time, cooperation with long-term providers of bilateral and multilateral assistance to Timor-Leste must continue to be consciously promoted. Unfortunately, I do not have time to present an exhaustive list of important bilateral and multilateral assistance, but I would like to refer to a few recent examples. The Australian Government overseas aid programme's assistance to Timor-Leste has doubled in the past four years, providing, for example, over $9.2 million for water and sanitation projects this year alone.”

   2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

6. “The upcoming technical assessment mission to Timor-Leste should engage extensively with the national authorities, who are conducting their own review of the presence of the United Nations and international security forces, as well as with political parties and civil society members from across the spectrum. The future presence and role of the international security forces needs to be carefully taken into account in planning any modification of the composition and strength of UNMIT. The United Nations and the Government of Timor-Leste should jointly agree on the criteria for each step in the process of downsizing the UNMIT police and modifying the composition and strength of the Mission. It should be clearly agreed with the authorities, in advance of each stage, what support the United Nations will and will not be able to provide.”

   2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

7. “That approach also means that progress is not linear, but depends on the pace at which institutions develop. Therefore, sudden improvements or deterioration should not be a cause for elation or undue despondency, respectively. What is required is a stable and steady approach. The touchstone for success in Timor-Leste is not whether or not crises occur, but how future crises are met and resolved. The goal should be to ensure that they are handled in a responsible manner that does not threaten the State and that, instead, provides an opportunity for enhanced social cohesion and development.”

   2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

8. “President Ramos-Horta and other leaders of Timor-Leste do not wish to be continually dependent on the presence of a Security- Council-mandated operation or on the deployment of international security forces. I also believe that the long-term sustainability of Timor-Leste's efforts depends on the ability of its own institutions to operate in a democratic, responsible and effective manner. At every step of the way, UNMIT and the United Nations country team have consciously endeavoured to work in a manner that enhances the capacity and credibility of the institutions of this young nation. Nevertheless, our success in supporting the institutions of Timor-Leste, instead of taking the lead in any activity, can occasionally give the appearance that support is non-existent or irrelevant.”

   2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

9. “As part of its efforts to support security-sector reform, UNMIT is also continuing to support the Falintil-Forcas de Defesa de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL), most recently through a media mentoring exercise conducted from 6 to 8 October for a select group of F-FDTL soldiers and civilians from the Secretariat of State for Defence, as well as through a training-of-trainers course conducted with national and international human rights bodies from 12 to 14 October. I now seek the Council's indulgence in reflecting on a few issues from my perspective of the past almost three years in Timor-Leste that require consideration and guidance from the Council. The dictum that there should be no strategy without an exit is well known. However, the reverse - namely, that there should be no exit without a strategy - is equally true.”

   2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

10. “In conjunction with the strategic plan for the justice sector, the recommendations of the independent comprehensive needs assessment should be utilized as a contribution to a coordinated and considered approach to justice-sector reform. It should also facilitate the identification and provision of the assistance that is most needed from the international community. The resumption of primary responsibility for the conduct of police operations by the Policia Nacional de Timor-Leste (PNTL) will continue with Viqueque district in the later part of November.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

11. “Strengthening the rule of law will require sustained efforts by the Timorese, with continued assistance from international partners. I would like to commend the work of the four- person team led by Judge Phillip Rapoza in producing an independent comprehensive needs assessment of the justice sector. I have shared their report with the President, the President of the National Parliament, the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister, who is here with us today. The report was also forwarded by UNMIT to the Council of Coordination, which is comprised of the President of the Court of Appeal, the Minister for Justice and the Prosecutor-General.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

12. “It is my hope that fair trials will take place in the remaining cases upon the conclusion of the investigations. I have consistently made clear in various forums with Timorese political leaders and civil society the United Nations firm position that there can be no amnesty or impunity for serious crimes such as genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. UNMIT continues to conduct investigations into serious crimes committed in 1999, as mandated by resolution 1704 (2006), in a highly cost-efficient manner. I agree with President Ramos-Horta that such investigations should also lead to the further capacity- building of Timorese investigators, in particular in the area of forensics, and will continue to make further efforts to closely involve Timorese nationals in the investigative process.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

13. “President of the National Parliament Fernando "Lasama" de Araujo has also indicated to me that the reports of the Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation and the Commission of Truth and Friendship, as well as their recommendations, may be discussed by Parliament following its debate of the draft law on the 2010 State budget in December. Another important and positive development in relation to the 2006 cases recommended for prosecution by the Independent Special Commission of Inquiry took place on 9 October, when two defendants found guilty of assault and illegal carriage of firearms were sentenced to two years and eight months and one and half year of imprisonment, respectively. However, they were acquitted on counts of homicide, threatening violence and unlawful deprivation of liberty.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

14. “I was delighted to note that Prime Minister Gusmao said in his intervention that the "parties that make up the Alliance for a Parliamentary Majority have no special interest in an amnesty law". I trust that all necessary steps, as recommended by the Secretary-General in paragraph 55 of his report, will soon be initiated. UNMIT stands ready to provide its assistance and support, including to the National Parliament. My Human Rights and Transitional Justice Section, along with the Serious Crimes Investigation Team, organized a workshop on 7 October on international criminal law, particularly as it relates to the situation in Timor-Leste, at the request of Committee A of the National Parliament.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

15. “On 13 October, the National Parliament debated a motion of no confidence submitted by FRETILIN, the single largest party, and its ally, the Klibur Oan Timor Asuwain party, because of their opposition to the release of Maternus Bere. The motion was defeated by a vote of 39 to 25, with only one member of Parliament absent on the day of the debate. Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao took part in the day-long debate, which was aired on national radio and television. This debate was a positive step towards ensuring that critical issues of national interest be channelled through the National Parliament, with meaningful participation from the opposition. Of course, the legal issues surrounding the case can be properly dealt with only in a competent court.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

16. “I compliment the Timorese electorate, which during practically all electoral rallies identified communal peace, water, electricity, roads and other infrastructure, as well as education, as its primary concerns. In at least one local community, the issues of carbon dioxide emissions, global warming and the ozone hole were also avidly debated. The integrated United Nations electoral support team, established by us and comprised of staff members of UNMIT and the United Nations Development Programme, enabled the provision of coordinated advice and support through a single window as One United Nations, and has provided important lessons for the future.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

17. “The provisional results indicate that about 67.75 per cent of registered voters cast ballots. These elections were more complicated and challenging than the national elections of 2007, since each local community required a unique ballot. The ability of the electoral bodies of Timor-Leste to successfully organize the elections demonstrated their increasing capacities and the public's continuing faith in democratic electoral processes. In comparison to the 2007 elections, UNMIT helicopter support was minimal, and it is expected that, by the 2012 national elections, such support might be needed only for emergency situations. There were a few minor incidents of violence, but far fewer than in 2007.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

18. “The Government has also invited the United Nations World Tourism Organization to send a technical assistance mission, scheduled for 10 to 21 November, to conduct a detailed review of that sector. President Jose Ramos- Horta, endeavouring to increase international interest and tourism in Timor-Leste, organized the inaugural Tour de Timor, a hugely successful cross-country bicycling race in which almost 300 riders from throughout the world participated from 24 to 28 August. On 12 October, he announced the inaugural International Sports Fishing Competition, which will take place in late November. On 9 October, Timor-Leste successfully held elections for community authorities in a generally peaceful atmosphere with the United Nation police and the National Police Force of Timor-Leste (PNTL) providing security throughout the country.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

19. “Mr. Khare: I thank you, Sir, for the opportunity to introduce the sixth report (S/2009/504) of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT), covering the period from 21 January to 23 September 2009. I would also like to acknowledge the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, Mr. Jose Luis Guterres. Let me begin with developments since 23 September. On 7 October, the Council of Ministers approved the draft law on the 2010 State budget, which totals approximately $636.9 million. The Government realizes that it must diversify engines for economic growth and job creation while retaining a focus on addressing extreme poverty, unemployment, infrastructure creation and rural development.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

20. “Since I have already taken more than five minutes of the Council's time, allow me to conclude by thanking the international security forces and their contributors, Australia and New Zealand; all the members of the United Nations country team and, indeed, of the wider United Nations family, including the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund; and, in particular, the two Deputy Special Representatives, Mr. Finn Reske-Nielsen and Mr. Takahisa Kawakami, who are really my right and left hands and who are pillars of great strength in my efforts to assist the Timorese leaders and their people. 38”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

21. “And more recently, on 3 February, he released the latest report of the United Nations Development Fund for Women on the status of women and committed himself and his country to fighting the social evils of domestic violence and gender-based violence. I would be remiss if I did not mention the efforts of Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao in promoting gender-responsive budgeting in the latest budget and in appointing gender focal points in all ministries to ensure that the work of those ministries is as attuned as possible to these concerns of women and development.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

22. “I trust that within the next 12 to 18 weeks this independent comprehensive needs assessment should become a reality and should thereafter permit the international community to plan its assistance to the justice sector. Some speakers raised the issue of the need to fight domestic violence and the need to fight and curb any limited trafficking in persons that might be taking place. I want to put on record my deepest appreciation to His Excellency the President, who in fact in March last year, on International Women's Day - from his hospital bed, at a time when he was still recovering - issued a public message to the people of Timor-Leste to combat these evils.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

23. “So, we are very happy to release assets at the first possible moment when they are no longer required; but currently I believe that, at this stage when we are just commencing the resumption process, the present strength of international police must be maintained for a period of a full year, until February 2010. On the reform of the justice sector, and on the need for an independent comprehensive needs assessment - and, of course, on strengthening the justice sector to provide greater accountability and to combat any perception of impunity - I would like to report that at the last meeting of the Committee on High-level Coordination, chaired by His Excellency Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta on 29 January, a decision was taken to quickly conduct an independent comprehensive needs assessment.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

24. “That recommendation could be included, perhaps, with the approval of the Secretary-General, in the next report of the Secretary-General, to be issued in February 2010. At this stage I should like to recall that the record of my Mission in releasing assets that are no longer required speaks for itself. For example, immediately after the constitution of the new Government in August 2007, following the 2007 elections, we ensured that the additional 140 police officers that the Security Council provided for security during the electoral period through its resolution 1745 (2007) were immediately released, along with nearly 400 electoral officers.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

25. “Several speakers referred to the forthcoming resumption of policing responsibilities by the Policia Nacional de Timor-Leste. This resumption would be gradual; it would follow a phased approach. In my view, depending on progress, it would take several months or maybe up to a year. Thus, some time during the last quarter of this year - 2009 - depending on progress, my Mission will make a mid-term assessment of the success of the resumption process to that point. And, with the help of a technical assessment mission from Headquarters, we will recommend benchmarks for possible adjustments in the numbers of UNMIT police - which also should be carried out in a gradual, step-by-step fashion, without endangering continued stability.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

26. “I am very pleased to inform Council members that those issues are at the forefront of the thinking of the Timorese leadership, which is committed to those developments. While some will be achieved through a process of security sector review and reform, essentially led by the Timorese authorities and supported by the United Nations, substantial bilateral assistance will be required for the development of proper military doctrines. I would particularly like to mention the bilateral cooperation being provided by Australia, Brazil, Portugal, New Zealand and the United States of America through its Pacific Command, which has been extremely useful in helping the Timorese authorities to achieve the goals of defining, as I said, a meaningful role for their army in a peace-time setting.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

27. “I should also like, Sir, to thank you and the Council for its constant support for the work of my Mission and the Secretary-General and the Deputy Secretary-General for their constant guidance, advice and encouragement, which has made our achievements possible. I would also like to thank all Member States for their support for the Mission's extension for one year at the current composition and strength. Many speakers reflected on the need to define a meaningful role for the Armed Forces of Timor-Leste in a peace-time setting and to separate very clearly the responsibilities for policing from those of the military and, indeed, internal security from external defence. They also recognized a very strong need to enhance the mechanisms of internal accountability and civilian oversight over both security forces.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

28. “Mr. Khare: Let me begin, Sir, by thanking you and the Member States for the very kind words directed towards myself and my Mission. I was particularly touched by the reference made by President Jose Ramos-Horta to the survey conducted by the International Republican Institute, which showed a 75 per cent popularity rating for my Mission. Since, in his usual humble fashion, the President did not mention his own popularity rating, kindly allow me to mention that he enjoys the highest popularity rating of that survey - 82 per cent. The rating is highly deserved and, in my mind, somewhat reflects his devoted, constant and tireless efforts to bring peace, prosperity and stability to his country.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

29. “I am also deeply touched by the extremely gracious manner in which the leaders and the people of Timor-Leste have continued to receive me and all the United Nations staff working in Timor-Leste.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source

30. “I must also particularly commend the efforts of the United Nations country team, including the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Food Programme, in promoting effective responses to the food crisis, and of UNICEF in organizing the visit of its goodwill ambassador, Jackie Chan, which contributed to the dissemination of the message of mutual respect, unity and peace to the martial arts groups of the country. Finally, permit me to express the debt of gratitude that I owe to the Deputy Special Representative, Finn Reske-Nielsen, and to all the women and men of UNMIT and of the United Nations country team, who have demonstrated dedication and commitment far beyond the peacekeeper's high call of duty.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source

31. “This month, the Government, with the support of UNICEF, will initiate a programme led by the Ministry of Justice to nationally disseminate recommendations made by the Committee on the Rights of the Child following Timor-Leste's first report to that Committee. Rede Feto, a network of women's 3 non-governmental organizations, has completed its district level consultations in preparation for the third National Timorese Women's Congress, to be held from 10 to 12 September. The signature of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework for the period 2009-2013 by Prime Minister Gusmao on 8 August, in the presence of a large number of ministers, testifies both to the partnership between the United Nations and Timor- Leste and to real and effective integration in my integrated mission.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source

32. “I am delighted to report that the third training course for 18 additional judicial officers - judges, public prosecutors and public defenders - commenced on 29 July. The serious crimes investigation team of UNMIT has been proceeding with its mandated task of completion of all pending investigations. As of today, 20 investigations have been concluded, another 11 are in progress, and the 118 cases that were disallowed from entering the Timor-Leste community reconciliation agreement by the Reception, Truth and Reconciliation Commission are being thoroughly reviewed. Effective protection of the human rights of women and children is another important feature of a democratic society.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source

33. “In this respect, I welcome the decision of the Prime Minister on 18 August to temporarily suspend eight PNTL officers and to allow criminal investigations by the Prosecutor-General to proceed where deemed appropriate. Long-term strategies to ensure that a culture of impunity is not established depend on an effective judiciary, which in turn is part of the larger rule of law system that guarantees stability. When parts of that larger system, including the judiciary, are still weak, the challenge before us is great. Establishment of the rule of law is a wide-ranging effort; the integrated mission model has proven itself to be a successful approach for such a complex undertaking, and UNMIT continues its efforts to support State institutions.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source

34. “Therefore, in consultation with the Prime Minister, I have decided to delay the commencement of the process of resumption of responsibility for a few more 08-46511 months to provide adequate space to the Government to address the pressing logistical needs. I strongly believe that a flexible timeline for this process, coupled with a comparatively inflexible application of mutually determined criteria, will ensure long-term success. Public confidence in the PNTL is essential for its long-term success. As it takes on greater responsibilities, newer cases of corruption and abuse of authority by the PNTL need to be strongly pursued. I have been distressed by reports that several senior PNTL officers might be involved in alleged misappropriation of funds provided for the activities of the Joint Command.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source

35. “Furthermore, bilateral assistance from partners is essential if the professionalization of the F-FDTL; the definition of a meaningful role for the army in a peacetime setting that does not encroach upon the primary responsibility of the civilian administration or the police; strengthened internal accountability, and strong civilian oversight are to be achieved. The Government has expressed its desire that the resumption of policing responsibilities by the National Police Force of Timor-Leste (PNTL) be completed early next year. That desire needs to be accompanied by concomitant efforts to ensure that logistics are in place, necessary efforts are undertaken to facilitate the work of the Evaluation Panel and there is commitment to the criteria for resumption of responsibilities.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source

36. “In response to the events of ll February, the Government chose a military-police security model in which a Joint Command temporarily took on internal security responsibilities, particularly in specific areas of the country where the fugitives were. That was successful in contributing to their surrender, but there have been some concerns about abuses by those forces, particularly the military. The Government has been responsive when those concerns were raised; however, it is not clear how effectively Government concerns are being institutionalized and articulated further down the ranks.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source

37. “Although that is encouraging, the actual implementation of all elements of the National Recovery Strategy is needed sooner rather than later if the physical movement of internally displaced persons is not to be undermined in the long term. Some progress has been made in the conduct of the Timorese-led comprehensive review of the security sector. Timor-Leste authorities have preliminarily identified the need to address management and leadership gaps in the civil service, police and army as key priorities. I also agree with their observation that national stakeholders, including the opposition, should be allowed to proceed at their own reasonable pace rather than sacrificing true national ownership at the altar of speedy progress.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source

38. “The Government continues to make strides in addressing some of the priority challenges which emanated from the 2006 crisis. On 14 July, petitioners started receiving their payments and returning to their homes. As of 1 August, all petitioners have left the Aitarak Laran camp in Dili, and there have been no major incidents reported so far related to their return. No petitioners opted to apply for re-recruitment into the national army, or Falintil-Forcas de Defesa de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL). 08-4651] Progress also continues in the movement of internally displaced persons from the camps. As of today, 5,400 families in the camps have received the recovery packages under the Government's National Recovery Strategy, and 20 camps have been closed.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source

39. “It is a pleasure for me to introduce to the Council the fourth report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT), covering the period from 8 January to 8 July 2008 (S/2008/501). I would like to acknowledge the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Timor-Leste, His Excellency Mr. Zacarias Albano da Costa, and to avail myself of this opportunity to formally congratulate the Timorese authorities on their successful efforts to maintain stability and security and, indeed, normalcy in the functioning of state institutions, after the shocking attacks on President Jose Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao on ll February. Those efforts have justified increasing public confidence in the State institutions that serve as the guarantors of national unity.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source

40. “Mr. Khare: I would like to begin by paying a special tribute to Sergio Vieira de Mello. His efforts in partnership with the people of Timor-Leste are an inspiring example for all who have subsequently served in Timor-Leste. On 10 May 2002, in his last major speech in Timor-Leste, referring to the Popular Consultation of 1999, Mr. Vieira de Mello said that Timor-Leste "paid a heavy price for that courageous gesture, but her people have responded with resilience and enthusiasm. [They] have been a brilliant example to a world that too often is weighed with the cynicism born of an excess of war, suffering, and violence". I repeat those words today because they ring as true today as they did six years ago.”

    2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source

41. “But neither should we be overly optimistic, as we were a few years ago when considering the downsizing of previous operations in Timor-Leste. I believe that what is required is a sense of cautious optimism - a confidence that the leaders and the people of Timor-Leste are committed to peace, stability 07-23460 and development. But converting their commitment into real, concrete outcomes will require the continued engagement of the Council and the international community.”

    2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source

42. “I am delighted that, as a special case, some areas of responsibility have been delegated to UNMIT by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations in order to expedite recruitment. However, I believe that the extension of the mandate for a further 12 months will be critical to our efforts to address the challenge of high civilian vacancy rates, as was, indeed, pointed out by His Excellency Mr. J ose Ramos-Horta, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. I will return to Timor-Leste tomorrow, confident of the support of the Council. In turn, I would like to assure the Council that we will do our very best so that Timor-Leste can be assisted to become a shining example of long-lasting success. I am certainly not a pessimist.”

    2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source

43. “We will, of course, continue to work on those issues as our highest priority. A few questions were raised regarding the compact. The compact in Timor-Leste is seen as a resource coordination tool, rather than as one for resource mobilization. As a first step, now that the priorities for the next two years have been identified by the Government, an operational framework will be developed in consultation with the line ministries and partners. The intention is to ensure that the operationalization of the compact builds on existing mechanisms, so as to ensure effectiveness and avoid duplication. It is, indeed, true that UNMIT is currently operating with a fairly high civilian vacancy rate owing to a variety of factors, including the specialized job profiles required for many posts. I have made recruitment one of my personal priorities.”

    2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source

44. “Mr. Khare: I would like to thank all speakers. I am particularly grateful for the kind words addressed to me and my team. I am also grateful for the suggestions that have been made to further improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our interventions in Timor-Leste with a view to ensuring the success of the operations of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). These include a continuing focus on the forthcoming elections, with the implementation of the recommendations of the Independent Electoral Certification Team; justice and accountability, particularly the implementation of the recommendations of the Independent Special Commission of Inquiry; improving security and expediting the reconstitution of the Timorese national police; and making progress on the comprehensive review of the security sector.”

    2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source

45. “I greatly value this opportunity to address the Security Council on the report of the Secretary-General and look forward to receiving the Council's guidance.”

    2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source

46. “The people of Timor-Leste, who are desirous of peace and stability in a climate of democratic, responsive and accountable governance, need the support of the international community in the months to come. The Secretary-General therefore recommends that the mandate of UNMIT be extended by an additional 12 months. Before I conclude, permit me to thank the Deputy Special Representatives of the Secretary-General, Eric Tan Huck Gim and Finn Reske-Nielsen, and all the members of UNMIT, whose assistance has been invaluable to our efforts to achieve the tasks mandated by the Council. Their dedication and commitment, particularly under challenging circumstances, is a matter of great pride and satisfaction.”

    2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source

47. “Timor-Leste continues to strengthen its cooperation with other countries and regional organizations. On 13 January, the Prime Minister signed the Treaty on Amity and Cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which is a first step towards future membership of that organization. A conference on regional economic cooperation is being organized by the Government in Dili on 19 to 21 February to further develop measures in that direction. The emergence of the crisis in Timor-Leste in April and May 2006 is a reminder of the need for the international community's long-term commitment to the new nation. Development and strengthening of democratic institutions is a long-drawn process and requires continued support.”

    2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source

48. “Significant improvements in the current situation will depend not only on the progress made in increasing the sense of security and safety of the population as well as the level of confidence in the judicial system, but also on the ability to stabilize the socio-economic situation. In order to address the basic needs of internally displaced populations and other vulnerable groups, and to support their return, relocation and social reintegration, as well as to address the issues of emergency preparedness and transition to rehabilitation, an inter-agency Consolidated Appeal for Timor-Leste in the amount of $16.6 million was prepared and launched in January 2007 in Dili by Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta. Its successful implementation will depend on timely and generous contributions by the international community.”

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49. “With regard to the humanitarian situation, I must commend the Government of Timor-Leste for the tremendous efforts it has made in strengthening coordination, adopting a number of policies and initiating concerted action towards enabling dialogue and national reconciliation between fractured communities, thus facilitating the return and relocation of internally displaced populations. I should also like to commend the humanitarian agencies that continue to work tirelessly to help resolve the crisis of internally displaced persons. However, internal displacement, food insecurity and disruption of basic social services are likely to persist beyond the elections.”

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50. “The Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta, is working hard to restore, and indeed enhance, efforts to promote development of the country. Already, there are visible signs of progress in Dili, such as road repairs, improved street lighting, installation of traffic lights and beautification of parks. Significant efforts are also under way to fast-track 07-23460 employment initiatives. The Minister of Labour and Community Reinsertion is preparing a national employment plan and a youth employment plan to address the challenge of unemployment.”

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