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first: 1998-04-24
most recent: 2003-06-17
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“My Government regards the report and its recommendations as an excellent basis for establishing a monitoring mechanism with regard to the effective implementation of resolutions 1333 (2000) and 1267 (1999). Norway supports the realistic approach taken in the report. A mechanism should be based on neighbouring States' national border control efforts and be supported by small international Support Teams of experts that would also monitor and investigate violations. In the report it is suggested that such Support Teams should be based at existing United Nations offices in the region.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank Ambassador Valdivieso for his introduction and for his energetic leadership of the Committee. Secondly, I would like to thank Ambassador Menkerios and the Committee of Experts for providing us with a thorough and thought-provoking report. I would also like to congratulate you, Mr. President, for holding this open meeting, which enables the Council to hear the views of representatives of countries whose efforts are crucial to the success of our efforts to implement the sanctions against the Taliban in the region. My statement will be limited to the report before us because later this month we are going to have a discussion of the overall question of Afghanistan.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“We would also like to confirm that our humanitarian assistance to the region will remain at a high level for the near future. In our efforts, we will continue to focus mainly on vulnerable groups, such as refugees, internally displaced persons and returnees - the true victims of nearly a decade of armed conflict. In conclusion, we urge the parties to the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement and the Arusha peace Agreement to maintain the momentum that has been created over the past months, and we are looking forward to further dialogue on the next steps. We would like to remind the belligerents that the main responsibility lies with them. The Security Council cannot bring peace to the region. It can only promote and facilitate a process in which local actors are the key players.”
2001-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4323Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Olara Otunnu, on the issue of child soldiers. Turning to Burundi, we would like to make some brief remarks. We certainly share the concern about the situation in the country, as expressed in the mission report. My Government has been among the sponsors of the peace negotiations in Arusha. We therefore commend President Nelson Mandela for his effort to promote the implementation of the Agreement. We must continue to support this mandate for peace. The current situation calls for urgent action, and we would therefore like to see further momentum in the peace process. We therefore look forward to discussions on the idea of strengthening the facilitator's office and broadening the role of the Representative of the Secretary-General, as indicated in the mission report.”
2001-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4323Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Thus, it is of crucial importance that all parties concerned, including the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, cooperate closely with Sir Ketumile Masire and support his efforts to advance the dialogue. We welcome President Masire's announcement that a preparatory meeting for the dialogue will be convened on 16 July. Furthermore, we urge the parties to settle the issues of timing, location and the agenda for the dialogue as soon as possible. The people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have suffered too much for too long. We hope that the international donor community will heed the Secretary-General's appeal today to urgently increase support for the 2001 consolidated appeal. Norway also looks forward to the report of the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Mr.”
2001-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4323Resumption1 (2001) · source
“My Government welcomes the Secretary- General's decision to increase, in cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the number of human rights observers in the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC). We would also like to stress the need to deal with the issue of impunity and to bring to justice those responsible for the most severe crimes. The Norwegian Government has provided financial support for the efforts to facilitate the process leading towards the inter-Congolese dialogue, and we are positively inclined towards further support when tangible progress is made on the ground.”
2001-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4323Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I would also like to stress the urgent need for a consolidated effort by donors to support this process. The lasting integration of ex-combatants remains the cornerstone of any peace-building strategy. My delegation would also like to stress that all the rebel groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including the former Rwandan Armed Forces and the Interahamwe, must participate in the process of disarmament, demobilization, resettlement and reintegration. If not, we are afraid that the progress towards sustainable peace has limited hope for success. The continued presence of the negative forces that operate in the region could seriously undermine the efforts to create peace and stability.”
2001-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4323Resumption1 (2001) · source
“My delegation is encouraged by the reports that some foreign contingents have already been withdrawn from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and we would strongly urge those that still remain to withdraw their forces in a phased and organized manner, in accordance with the Lusaka Agreement and relevant Security Council resolutions. Regarding the process of disarmament, demobilization, resettlement and reintegration, we welcome the assurances given to the mission by the Political Committee that the Committee will indeed provide the necessary information on the armed groups in order to facilitate the process. This is a key component of a successful operation, and we therefore urge the Committee to deliver on its promises as soon as possible.”
2001-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4323Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The fact that, in spite of recent setbacks and difficulties, the major players in the process have reconfirmed their commitment to the agreement, is indeed an encouraging sign. The challenge ahead is to secure continued support for the implementation of the Agreement as the process of disengagement and withdrawal of forces continues. In this regard, we strongly endorse the view put forward by mission members that the two aspects of the accord - its military provisions and the dialogue i should be conducted in parallel. We also believe the setting of a timetable for implementation would be an appropriate undertaking at this stage.”
2001-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4323Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The Great Lakes region continues to be among the most important items on the agenda of the Council. My delegation would therefore like to pay tribute to Ambassador Levitte for having headed the Security Council mission to the area. We would also like to thank all the other members for the important work that they have undertaken. We also welcome the statements made this morning by the Secretary-General and the countries of the region. We have listened to their views and will consider them carefully in our further discussions on this important topic. I would like to reiterate my Government's support for the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement. The mission report confirms our View that this document continues to serve as the key denominator for a sustainable peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2001-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4323Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We believe that it would be timely and pertinent to assess and debate the future United Nations presence following the Secretary-General's report to the Council in July of this year. Moreover, we are pleased that UNTAET has established a working group for post-UNTAET planning, focusing on the mandate, size, terms and duration of a future United Nations presence in East Timor. We hope the Council will be able to draw considerably on the work of the working group in its future deliberations. Let me end by once again paying tribute to Special Representative Vieira de Mello and his staff, both international and East Timorese, for undertaking such a challenging task in a manner that gives us hope for a smooth transition to an independent East Timor.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“However, we believe that the development agencies must make even greater efforts to channel investment to rural areas in order to ensure development in those areas. Once independent, East Timor will clearly be in need of further assistance, in terms of both financial and technical support and a continued United Nations presence. It is our View that the composition of a future United Nations presence must be based upon a thorough and in-depth assessment of the situation on the ground. In particular, we believe that the future military and police presence should clearly reflect the actual security situation. At the moment there is relative stability in East Timor, but the situation remains fragile.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“The limitation of the tribunal's jurisdiction, combined with the mild punishment imposed on the offenders in the Atambua case, gives rise to some doubt as to the determination to bring to justice those who have committed serious international crimes. However, we are pleased to learn that the Indonesian Attorney General will launch an appeal against the judgements in the Atambua case. We are equally pleased to note that the investigations carried out by UNTAET in East Timor are moving forward, most recently with the indictment filed on 2 May against two militia members charged with committing crimes against humanity in September 1999. Norway underlines the importance of continued economic support for UNTAET, the World Bank and the humanitarian and development agencies working in East Timor.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“As my delegation has stated repeatedly, we attach great importance to the instigation of criminal proceedings against persons who are responsible for serious crimes. Preventing an atmosphere of impunity, objectively ascertaining the truth and enhancing deterrence are, in our View, key premises for long-term peace and reconciliation. Norway is concerned about the limitation of the temporal jurisdiction of the recently adopted Indonesian ad hoc tribunal for serious crimes committed in East Timor. We are unable to see any valid justification for that limitation of jurisdiction, which will leave the tribunal without authority to try those responsible for the massacres in Liquica and Suai and several other serious crimes. However, we understand that the tribunal's jurisdiction might be expanded to also cover the pre-ballot incidents.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“Norway therefore welcomes the initiative by the Office of the United Nations Security Coordinator to undertake an inter-agency security assessment mission to West Timor this month. This will hopefully be an important first step towards facilitating a greater degree of safe return for refugees. As far as security in the border areas is concerned, we would also once again urge the Indonesian Government to take the necessary steps to fulfil Security Council resolution 1319 (2000). Norway is concerned by recent reports of politically motivated violence. We would like to take this opportunity to urge the East Timorese leadership and UNTAET to further increase their efforts to avoid increased violence in the period leading up to the August elections.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“We are all aware of the crucial importance of the safe return of the refugees from West Timor prior to the completion of voter registration. We would therefore like to encourage the Indonesian Government to carry out the promised refugee-registration exercise at the beginning of June this year, that being an important precondition for voluntary repatriation. However, the security situation in the border areas and in the refugee camps in West Timor continues to be a matter of grave concern. Moreover, there is a clear linkage between the presence of militia groups in and around the camps and the rather slow process of obtaining a durable solution to the problem of refugees.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“The months leading up to the election on 30 August, as well as the immediate post-election period, will be of crucial importance for the future of East Timor. Norway would therefore like to underline the need for a sustained commitment on the part of the Unite Nations at this very critical juncture. We take this opportunity once again to stress the importance of the August elections being free and fair and of all East Timorese being able to exercise their right to vote. The fact that a large number of the inhabitants have already been registered is encouraging. In that regard, we also welcome the initiative by the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) to conduct a comprehensive voter education programme.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“Norway would like to join others in welcoming our two important guests, Mr. Xanana Gusmao and Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, to the Council. In Norway, both at the political level and within civil society, we have, for an extended period of time, attached great importance to East Timor. It was therefore gratifying to hear their presentations of the situation and of the challenges ahead of us. We believe that Timor has been going through a difficult period of transition since the 1999 referendum. Through the common efforts of the East Timorese people, its leadership and the United Nations, much has been achieved in a short period of time. However, we all realize that some of the main challenges still lie ahead.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“We believe that the new sanctions imposed by resolution 1343 (2001) are the result of the emphasis the Council puts on the need to have a comprehensive approach to developments in West Africa. Political stability and development in the countries of the region can come only as a result of the collective efforts of local political leaders and the international community to build peace and to commit the needed resources to secure economic development for the long-suffering people in that part of the world.”
2001-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4319 (2001) · source
“We also believe that it is of the utmost importance that Sierra Leonean refugees who originate from areas that are declared secure get assistance to leave their internally displaced persons camps and reintegrate into their home regions as soon as possible. However, the demobilization process is moving at a slow pace. The unwillingness of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) to let the Government of Sierra Leone rebuild institutions in the new areas of UNAMSIL deployment is a matter of concern, as it is seriously undermining reconstruction and reconciliation efforts. Developments in the region continue to give us reason for concern. The Security Council and the United Nations as a whole must therefore continue to follow the situation in West Africa closely.”
2001-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4319 (2001) · source
“If indeed needed, Norway is prepared to consider providing additional support to the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL), particularly in the field of DDR. New developments after the Abuja ceasefire review meeting give us hope that the DDR process will now be revitalized. The implementation of an agreement in this field and the possible deployment of the Sierra Leone Army in the Kambia district will be of significant importance for the many internally displaced persons and returnees in the country. If a substantial repatriation and resettlement operation is started, it will be crucial that steps be taken by local Governments, in cooperation with UNAMSIL, to ensure the security of the returning populations and of the personnel of the humanitarian agencies.”
2001-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4319 (2001) · source
“We strongly encourage all Member States to increase their contributions. Easy access to small arms fuels conflicts throughout the West African region. Preventing the proliferation of small arms is therefore a paramount issue in conflict prevention. Several countries in the region, Mali being one of them, have shown a strong commitment to that important issue. An important factor in reducing the number of small arms is the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) of former combatants. We believe that an effective DDR programme is a precondition for the successful completion of the United Nations peace operation in Sierra Leone. However, in Sierra Leone that process is not progressing as expected. We would therefore appreciate more information.”
2001-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4319 (2001) · source
“I shall also shorten my statement. Like others, we believe that it is not possible to look at developments in one country without taking the situation in the entire region into consideration. Norway encourages close cooperation within the United Nations system and close contacts between the United Nations and regional organizations. The role of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is of particular importance. Norway encourages efforts to strengthen that organization. Adequate funding is needed for the United Nations to fulfil its obligations in the region. It is therefore with great concern that we note that the appeals for Sierra Leone and West Africa have not received the needed donor support. Norway, for its part, will continue to provide humanitarian support for the international humanitarian efforts in the region.”
2001-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4319 (2001) · source
“In conclusion, we urge the parties to the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement to maintain the momentum that has been created over recent months and look forward to the further dialogue on the next steps to take place after the Security Council's mission to the area. We believe that the full commitment by all involved parties to peaceful negotiations will remain indispensable in the search for a lasting solution to the conflict.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We agree with the assumption behind the mandate of the Panel of Experts that the parties to the conflict are motivated by the desire to control and profit from the natural resources. Moreover, we take note of the indications that the parties finance their armies and military operations by exploiting these resources. This is reflected in the initial conclusions and recommendations of the Panel. My delegation supports an extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts by three months in order for the Panel to complete its work. Further confirmation by the Panel - beyond reasonable doubt - that countries in the region and other actors continue to be involved in exploitation activities fuelling the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will be perceived as a very serious matter by this Council.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Information has come to our attention indicating that some private companies involved in this exploitation business are not mentioned in the report. We would like to ask the Panel of Experts to look into this matter. Several members of the Security Council have asked the Chairperson of the Panel of Experts to provide the Council with a more assertive presentation of the findings, separating hard facts from more loosely based information. It is very difficult for the members of the Council to distinguish between information and accusations that are based on primary data that can link the accused parties to illegal exploitation with some certainty, and the parts of the report that are based on information obtained in interviews. If possible, the next presentation should contain corroborative evidence against those involved.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We find this deplorable and appeal to all parties to cease without delay all exploitation activities that fuel the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In this regard, we would like to make some remarks regarding cooperation with the Panel of Experts. In both reports-the interim report of 16 January and the report of 12 April - the Panel complains about the lack of cooperation from certain countries, individuals and private companies. We regret that the Panel has faced "a problem of imbalance in the acquisition of data" (5/2001/35 7, para. 11) and that "This constraint can be felt in the report." (ibid.) We would like to urge all parties to cooperate fully and to provide the Panel of Experts with relevant data as soon as possible. We will always need to ask ourselves what may have been omitted in a report like this.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317Resumption1 (2001) · source
“However, other key aspects of the peace process, notably demobilization, disarmament, rehabilitation and reintegration of the negative forces operating in the region and a constructive inter- Congolese dialogue leading to effective governance of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, remain indispensable. We look forward to further signs of political will and common pursuit among the parties to achieve real progress in these regards. The efforts to re-establish peaceful relations in the Great Lakes region must take due account of economic agendas in conflict. The Panel report indicates that considerable illegal exploitation of the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is taking place.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Furthermore, Norway continues to believe that the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement remains the path to a peaceful and lasting solution to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region. We certainly hope that the countries and the various rebel groups involved in the conflict do not forget this fundamental premise. We continue to urge the parties to explore thoroughly all political avenues that might be available for finding a peaceful solution. In our view the parties to the conflict have taken significant steps since the adoption of Security Council resolution 1341 (2001) in February of this year. The parties have begun the disengagement process, and the deployment of observers and liaison officers of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) is proceeding.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Before commenting on the Panel's report, I would, however, like to make some general remarks. Norway notes with concern the terrible toll the conflict is having on the people, economy and environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and we remain strongly concerned about the lack of governance and continued violence, particularly in its eastern regions. The Government of Norway strongly condemns the recent murders of International Committee of the Red Cross personnel in Orientale Province and underlines the need to hold the guilty accountable for this hideous crime. Norway calls on the parties to ensure the safety of all international personnel working to assist the region in its quest for peace, security and development.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The Government of Norway welcomes this open debate on the important topic of examining the link between the exploitation of natural resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the continuation of the tragic conflict in the Great Lakes region. We welcome the participation here today of the Ministers of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi as a sign of their commitment to the issue and to a peaceful solution to the conflict. We thank the Panel of Experts on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources and Other Forms of Wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for its report. The report provides extensive information on the complexity of the conflict and significant food for thought for our further deliberations.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317Resumption1 (2001) · source
“It should take its rightful place in all relevant matters addressed by the Council. The recommendations of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women should also be fully considered in this context. The issue of protection of civilians in armed conflict is an issue of paramount importance that is also of an operational character. It needs to remain on the Council's agenda.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“Furthermore, a new comprehensive report on the status of implementation of resolution 1296 (2000) and the recommendations in the Secretary-General's report should be forthcoming within 12 months of the first briefing on progress. Moreover, to ensure proper follow-up, we also need to ensure a more interactive dialogue between the Secretariat and the Security Council. Closer cooperation between the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations is therefore encouraged to ensure that protection-related considerations are integrated at the earliest possible stage of planning and implementation of peacekeeping operations. More generally, there is also a need to ensure that the protection of civilians does not remain merely a thematic topic on the agenda of the Security Council.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“Some recommendations are already under way or are being implemented, while others will require further conceptual development of the topics concerned. We therefore support a regrouping of the recommendations, with the aim of establishing a targeted plan of action specifying who needs to do what, when and in what sequence. In this regard, we welcome the readiness of the Secretariat to report on the progress of implementation, as indicated by the Deputy Secretary-General in her statement. We would suggest that the Secretariat be requested to present regular informal briefings to the Security Council on the progress of implementation on this topic. We suggest that the first briefing be given in six months' time, and thereafter as required.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“We welcome the cooperation which has been established between UNHCR and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations in this regard, and we encourage the continued efforts to come up with practically oriented recommendations on this important issue. Although complex and difficult to handle, the separation of armed elements from civilians clearly has great potential as a protection tool. It also constitutes an important measure in terms of preventing conflict escalation. As regards further follow-up of this agenda item, we would recommend the elaboration of a so-called road map for further action. The recommendations in the Secretary-General's report involve different types of action to be undertaken by different actors.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“We also support engaging armed groups in a dialogue aimed at facilitating the provision of humanitarian assistance, inter alia, through increased interaction. Such contact should not in any way be understood to confer legitimacy on any group. The safety and security of refugees is an important concern in armed conflict. A great threat to refugee security is the infiltration of armed elements in refugee-populated areas and the militarization of refugee camps. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has proposed the valuable concept of a "ladder of options" to ensure refugee safety, including different degrees of intervention, from an international presence to intervention requiring police or military force.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“Norway wishes to place on record its high expectations that the Security Council will play an important triggering role in the establishment of the Court. We urge all States that have not yet done so to ratify or accede to the Rome Statute, as well as to all relevant instruments of international humanitarian law, human rights law and refugee law, including the 1994 Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel. Moreover, we support the recommendations to emphasize the direct responsibility of armed groups under international humanitarian law for crimes against humanity, war crimes and acts of genocide committed by them. A practical tool in this respect is the promotion of international humanitarian law through the International Committee of the Red Cross and United Nations broadcasting.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“We need to demonstrate the consistent and unrelenting commitment of the Security Council to fight cultures of impunity in armed conflict. The message should be that the Council, within its powers and mandate, will not passively stand by and accept that large-scale atrocities go unpunished. The implementation of recommendations 1 to 3 in the present report will represent important steps in that direction. The permanent International Criminal Court which is in the process of being established has the potential to make decisive changes in the capacity of the international community to react in a timely manner to mass atrocities. A prospective institution rather than a retrospective one has clear advantages in this respect.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“It bears recalling also that protection of civilians is not an option; it is a moral duty and a legal responsibility, which flow from the legal commitments in human rights and international humanitarian law. We cannot consider whether to provide safe and unimpeded access of humanitarian personnel to people in need; we are bound to. We cannot decide to ensure the well-being of refugees and internally displaced persons; we have to. The parties to a conflict cannot choose to ensure the safety and protection of humanitarian agencies and their workers; they are liable to criminal prosecution if they do not do so. The ad hoc Tribunals established are already making essential contributions to truth and long-term reconciliation.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“In line with this, any strategy aimed at enhancing the protection of civilians in armed conflict should take as a point of departure that the main responsibility lies with the national Governments. Moreover, the nature of most conflicts in today's world suggests an obvious need to engage armed groups in a constructive dialogue on protection issues. In this context, efforts on the part of the Security Council and other international actors should be seen as complementary in order to provide civilians with the protection they are entitled to under international law. We believe this framework is fundamental in order to set goals which are realistic and achievable.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“I shall return to this issue after having made the following observations on the basis of the recommendations in the report. Norway welcomes the Secretary-General's call for a shift of focus in this debate from analysis to actual implementation. It is our sincere hope that today's debate will contribute towards this end. In this regard, we strongly endorse the approach of creating a culture of protection, with the aim of encouraging all relevant actors to live up to their respective responsibilities. National Governments, armed groups, United Nations Member States, the Security Council, other United Nations bodies, non-governmental organizations and others clearly have different roles and responsibilities in this field.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“My delegation, too, welcomes this open debate on this very important item. I shall refrain from reading out my full text. I should like to thank Deputy Secretary-General Frechette, and also Mrs. Robinson for her introduction and very active involvement in our discussion. We also welcome the Secretary-General's report and in particular the clear analysis and the concrete recommendations set forth. Regrettably, many of the recommendations contained in the previous report on the same issue and in resolution 1296 (2000) of last year have not been sufficiently acted upon. The lesson to be drawn is that, in addition to agreement on intent, we need to be clearer on how we ensure the follow-up. We need a road map for moving from intent to action.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“Norway continues its support, inter alia, for dialogue between the religious leaders of the two countries. Norway froze and withheld development aid at the height of the war last year, but intends to continue development cooperation with both countries. We will contribute to the humanitarian appeals of the United Nations. We consider it important at this stage that the parties, with the assistance of the international community, focus their efforts on peace, reconciliation and stability measures supported by activities in the areas of democracy, human rights and good governance. We believe that only democratic development and an environment of good governance in both countries can guarantee the future stability of relations between the two countries.”
2001-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4310 (2001) · source
“Norway would like to urge the parties to continue their efforts in the following areas: first, to facilitate mine action in coordination with the United Nations Mine Action Service- Norway will continue to support mine action activities; secondly, to ensure the release and the voluntary and orderly return, under the auspices of the International Committee of the Red Cross, of civilians and prisoners of war, and generally to provide humane treatment; thirdly, to ensure safe and unhindered access for humanitarian assistance to those in need and to respect strictly the relevant provisions of international humanitarian law; and finally, to redirect efforts towards reconstruction and development, and to work towards reconciliation with a View to normalizing relations and further stabilizing the Horn of Africa.”
2001-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4310 (2001) · source
“Building on the momentum created by the establishment of the Temporary Security Zone, every effort should now be made by the parties to find practical solutions to the remaining outstanding issues, especially those related to the Irob area, to allow the peace process to move forward. We also believe that the establishment of a direct air corridor between Addis Ababa and Asmara, to ensure freedom of movement for UNMEE flights, and the conclusion of the necessary status of forces agreement between Eritrea and the United Nations would also enhance the peace process.”
2001-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4310 (2001) · source
“We therefore support the approach proposed by the Secretary-General in that regard, and we favour an expeditious handling of the manner in order to facilitate the earliest possible start of the pivotal work of the Boundary Commission. We also appreciate the efforts of the Netherlands in facilitating the recent preliminary meeting of the Commission, which was convened at The Hague. The Government of Norway has contributed substantially to the United Nations trust fund established for border delimitation and demarcation, and we hope that other members also will be able to provide contributions.”
2001-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4310 (2001) · source
“Norway, for its part, has deployed five military observers to UNMEE, and we have also contributed resources to the civilian component of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) military observation unit. We strongly support Ambassador Legwaila's mission. We would like to emphasize the close relationship between UNMEE and the Boundary Commission established under the comprehensive peace Agreement. As we understand it, termination of the mandate of UNMEE requires completion of the process of delimitation and demarcation of the Ethiopia-Eritrea border. Therefore, an early start of the work of the Boundary Commission, including proper arrangements for the Secretary of the Commission, would, in Norway's View, constitute a most cost-effective use of resources.”
2001-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4310 (2001) · source
“We welcome the fact that Ethiopia and Eritrea have cooperated constructively with the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) since the signing of the Algiers peace Agreement. We are encouraged by the latest progress; certainly, the establishment yesterday of the Temporary Security Zone is a milestone. The full deployment of UNMEE can now be undertaken, and that is a key element in the implementation of the peace Agreement. We note with appreciation the expeditious deployment of UNMEE, facilitating the redeployment of the military forces of both countries, and we would like to express our appreciation to those Member States that have provided UNMEE with forces and with additional assets.”
2001-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4310 (2001) · source
“Guehenno's comment that a joint commission would be an important step. Lack of public trust in the law enforcement agencies and the judiciary in Kosovo is a serious challenge. Norway supports the creation of a new UNMIK pillar to maintain a strong involvement in this area by the Special Representative of the Secretary- General. Tackling the alarming increase in trafficking in women and children is one of the most urgent tasks. Finally, Norway fully shares the emphasis by Mr. Guehenno and others on the importance of the regional aspects of the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999), and we would therefore also like to hear his assessment of the possible implications if Montenegro should take steps to secede from the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.”
2001-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4309 (2001) · source
“We believe that closer cooperation between the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia could contribute to this end. Norway fully supports the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to involve the Yugoslav authorities, and we welcome his visit to Belgrade last week and its results. We believe it is now important to open a full-fledged UNMIK office in Belgrade. Norway is encouraged by recent steps taken by Belgrade to bring to justice persons indicted for war crimes, as well as to implement the Covic plan in the Presevo region. To build further confidence, all political prisoners should be released from jails in Serbia without delay. For their part, ethnic Albanian leaders should do more on the issue of missing persons. We support Mr.”
2001-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4309 (2001) · source