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lines on the record: 733
first: 1998-04-24
most recent: 2003-06-17
sittings or episodes: 118
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“The Committee has received and managed to review an impressive number of implementation reports submitted by Member States. However, while being mindful that there remains more to do before global standards against terrorism are uniform and fully implemented, we should not underestimate the significance of what has been achieved up to now. Information obtained so far suggests that terrorist groups are already finding it increasingly difficult to receive funding through international channels. Indeed, the Committee's emphasis on cooperation, dialogue, partnership and transparency seems to have paid dividends, as has the strategy of cooperation with international, regional and subregional organizations on promulgating best practices, seeking synergies of approach and the provision of assistance to Member States requiring technical support.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618 (2002) · source
“I wish to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency and to assure you of my delegation's full support. I would also like to thank Ambassador Tafrov and his staff for the excellent presidency last month. Let me seize the opportunity to thank Ambassador Greenstock for his excellent leadership of the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the remarkable achievements so far. Equally, I thank his staff, the Secretariat and the team of Committee experts. The tasks they perform greatly facilitate the effective and uniform implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) by the Member States. The Counter-Terrorism Committee has now been in operation for a year and is embarking on its fifth 90- day work programme.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618 (2002) · source
“The humanitarian situation should continue to be followed closely by the international community. We therefore welcome the decision by the Quartet to hold a ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee in December, in parallel with the holding of a new Quartet meeting. The present situation is deeply tragic for all those who wish for peace and who are held hostage by extremist and brutal action. Norway urges maximum restraint and calls upon the parties to allow the Quartet to continue to work out a road map that can bring about new positive momentum in the efforts to establish security, peace and a lasting political solution.”
2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source
“Norway recognizes Israel's legitimate security needs, but the humanitarian needs of the Palestinian population must also be safeguarded. The humanitarian plight of the Palestinian people is now quickly deteriorating. The curfews continue to confine to their homes, on average, almost half a million Palestinians in more than 20 cities and towns, sometimes for days at a time. The business sector is paralysed. Malnutrition among children is increasing to unacceptable levels, and unemployment rates are above 50 per cent. Norway therefore supports the recommendation of the Bertini report to dispatch a mission to develop a detailed plan on how to deal with humanitarian needs. Norway urges Israel to fully cooperate with aid agencies and to lift the harsh restrictions imposed on the Palestinians.”
2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source
“The renewed attacks on President Arafat's compound have jeopardized these efforts. The success of the reforms also depends on Palestinians seeing improvements both in living conditions and in political prospects. The Palestinians must be given hope. Norway therefore urges Israel to stop actions that undermine the Palestinian reform efforts and to assist in creating an environment that is conducive to supporting the reform efforts. Norway is deeply alarmed by the deteriorating humanitarian situation of the Palestinians. We were pleased to hear high-level assurances from Israel of increased cooperation with humanitarian agencies, but we have to note that officials of those agencies are reporting only marginal improvements on the ground.”
2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source
“Norway supports the conclusions of the Quartet meeting held on 17 September. We support the work done to formulate a road map that can identify a way out of the present crisis. Security for both Israelis and Palestinians has to be restored. But equally important is the need to restore the political dialogue. The Middle East conflict cannot be solved through the use of arms. The solution has to be political. Norway fully supports the Palestinian reform process. It is now more important than ever to create an accountable and efficient Palestinian Authority. Progress has been made despite the very difficult circumstances in which the reform efforts are being carried out. However, reforms cannot be implemented in a vacuum. The present security situation undermines the reform efforts.”
2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source
“After six weeks, innocent Israelis again became the victims of terrorist acts. Terrorism builds nothing, destroys everything and must be fought vigorously. Terrorism works against the interests of the Palestinian people. President Arafat and the Palestinian Authority must do everything they can to stop Palestinian terrorism and eliminate terrorist structures. Those responsible must be brought to justice. During the same period, dozens of Palestinians have been killed by Israeli military action, among them many innocent civilians. Norway has appealed to Israel to stop the ongoing military operation against the headquarters of President Arafat. We do not think that the military actions against him will stop terrorism; nor do we think that they will further Israel's long-term security needs.”
2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source
“At the municipal level, this pertains first and foremost to the delivery of public services to the local communities. Allocations of resources must be done in a transparent way. The provisional institutions must promote civil society and human rights; this is also a responsibility for the municipal assemblies and their administrations. Not least, members of ethnic minorities and women must be secured proportionate representation in the local Governments, as well as meaningful participation as civil servants. Only in this way can the Special Representative's benchmarks for the realization of effective, representative and functioning institutions throughout Kosovo be achieved.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“We understand that a large number of apartments belonging to displaced Kosovo Serbs and other minorities have been illegally occupied by other residents of Kosovo. This is a major challenge to the rule of law and the return internally displaced persons. Norway welcomes progress in preparations for the local elections in October and prospects for broad participation from all communities in Kosovo. This election will be the third democratic election to be held in Kosovo since 2000. Previous experience shows that implementation of election results is a challenge. Elections are more than a technical exercise. Elected representatives and local administrations must assume responsibilities, demonstrate accountability and focus on the tasks mandated to them.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“Regularization of property rights is a precondition for returns and economic investments, which are priority tasks for UNMIK. Norway welcomes the increased emphasis placed on the return of displaced persons by the Special Representative. At the same time, we encourage giving more attention and resources to the Housing and Property Directorate's work in order to increase efficiency and case processing. We also call upon donor nations to provide more resources to the Directorate. This would help in finding sustainable solutions for thousands of internally displaced persons currently living under harsh conditions and unable to return to their homes. Norway has contributed â‚¬375,000 and is now in the process of seconding five lawyers to the institution.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“Only by bringing criminals to justice can a society based on the rule of law be established. Norway strongly emphasizes that political leaders in Kosovo must fully support UNMIK's efforts to enforce the rule of law in Kosovo. Allegations against UNMIK of having political motivations for the arrests are completely unacceptable, as is incitement to non- cooperation with UNMIK and any attack on personnel of the United Nations and the KFOR. We note that the Prime Minister and Assembly President have moderated earlier statements criticizing UNMIK's arrests and urge them and other Kosovo Albanian leaders to work with UNMIK and KFOR to promote the rule of law, as well as to secure conditions for returns. My Government is concerned about the financial situation of the Housing and Property Directorate.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“I would like to welcome you to New York, Sir, and to commend you for convening this meeting and presiding over it yourself. I congratulate Bulgaria on its assumption of the presidency of the Council. I would like to thank Mr. Annabi for his briefing and, through him, Special Representative Steiner and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) for their efforts to implement resolution 1244 (1999), including the realization of benchmarks. In particular, we fully support Mr. Steiner's efforts to establish the rule of law in Kosovo and UNMIK's firm policy when it comes to arresting individuals suspected of criminal activity, regardless of their ethnic or political affiliation. These tasks are clearly mandated in resolution 1244 (1999).”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“We expect responsible political leaders in Kosovo to take a strong, principled stand against acts of intolerance, discrimination and criminal behaviour. Finally, Norway welcomes the holding of local elections in southern Serbia and hopes that these will be a positive contribution to regional stability. Besides strengthening the stability of the southern municipalities of Serbia, these elections can add to the stability of the whole region if the results are respected by all parties.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“On 14 July, approximately 80 Kosovo Albanians attempted to prevent some 100 Kosovo Serbs - including Bishop Artemije - from holding a religious ceremony in the destroyed Orthodox monastery in Zociste. This was followed by two arson attempts against the remnants of the monastery. Another setback, in our View, was the display of "hate posters" recently seen in Pristina, Pec and Mitrovica. The posters depicted a Serb soldier cutting the throat of an Albanian boy, with the text "Do not allow criminals to come back to Kosovo". Such posters are clearly well-organized acts of political propaganda aimed at undermining reconciliation among the communities and the normalization of inter-ethnic relations in Kosovo.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“We would like to emphasize the importance of coordination between the organizations involved in facilitating returns. The current funding crisis of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the threat that this poses to the continued operation of the UNHCR in Kosovo underlines this point. We would like to encourage UNMIK, UNHCR, the Kosovo Coordination Centre and authorities in Belgrade and Pristina to do their utmost to coordinate return-related efforts. The international community should for its part ensure that UNHCR has the necessary funding required for this very important work. We regret the occurrence of several very unfortunate incidents that took place in Kosovo during the past several weeks.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“This is, in our View, a positive step in building the rule of law in Kosovo, as well as in strengthening practical and concrete cooperation between Pristina and Belgrade. Furthermore, this could contribute positively to building trust among Kosovo Serbs in the efforts of the international community. Norway welcomes the first significant organized return of Serb internally displaced persons, which is expected to commence in the Pec and Klina municipalities. Despite the overall bleak picture as regards the actual return of internally displaced persons and refugees to Kosovo, it is encouraging that, in the first six months of 2002, more people have returned than have left. We fully support Special Representative Steiner's strong focus on this issue.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“I, too, should like to welcome Deputy Prime Minister Covie to this meeting. I should like also to thank Special Representative Steiner for his briefing and to commend him and his staff for their tireless efforts to implement Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) and to realize the benchmarks, not least as regards the rule of law, minority rights and the return of internally displaced persons. I will make some brief comments on these issues. We welcome the protocols signed on 8 July in Belgrade between the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Serbian Ministry of Justice regarding the return of 40 Kosovo Serb judges and prosecutors to the province.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“We recommend that gender focal points be established in all United Nations mandated operations and that gender awareness be included in training packages intended for peacekeeping personnel. Also, more efforts should be made to seek out women candidates and promote women to positions, both in peace missions and as special representatives of the Secretary-General. I also hope the forthcoming recommendations will include practical and detailed mechanisms to ensure accountability for gender mainstreaming. Implementation remains the most challenging part of this work, and efforts should be made to develop practical tools and training. In conclusion, I take this opportunity to suggest that a guidance note on gender perspectives be prepared which details issues that should be included in reports to the Security Council.”
2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source
“Women are peacemakers and peace builders and it is of the utmost importance that they be included at all levels of peace planning and in efforts to maintain peace in a post-conflict situation. Norway has actively supported strengthening of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) with regard to gender issues. I regret that the gender adviser posts previously proposed by DPKO were not given needed support. We continue to believe that these posts are necessary and hope the study will contain a recommendation to include gender advisers in DPKO. We also look forward to revision of the standard operating procedures to include gender perspectives. Policy- and decision makers need to pay attention to gender-based differences.”
2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source
“I am pleased to learn that recommendations for future action have been identified during the work on the study. We are looking forward to being able to closely examine the study and the report of the Secretary-General. The recommendations will be crucial for further progress in this field. During the spring of this year several Arias formula meetings were held to provide members of the Security Council with information and views on the status of women in war-affected areas. We heard accounts of horrifying human rights breaches and abuse. Despite the many bleak stories, it must be stressed that women must not be viewed only as victims of crime and abuse.”
2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source
“It was an important breakthrough when the Council adopted resolution 1325 (2000) and included women, peace and security on its agenda. That resolution provides us with an instrument to ensure the full and equal participation of women at all levels of decision-making and in promoting peace efforts, including conflict prevention and resolution and post-conflict reconstruction. I commend you, Mr. President, and the United Kingdom presidency for organizing this meeting. It is clearly important that the Security Council actively follow up resolution 1325 (2000) and its implementation. I want to thank Angela King for her leadership in preparing the study on women, girls, peace and security, and Jean-Marie Guehenno and Noeleen Heyzer for their important contributions.”
2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source
“We must avoid delays, which in the current situation could be very costly politically. Israel must do its share to facilitate the reform process. Israel must cease closures, lift curfews, release all Palestinian revenues and facilitate donor projects. Without an Israeli commitment to assist to the best of its ability, the reform process will fail. The result - the further radicalization of Palestinian society - will increase the threat to Israel's security. The Palestinians, the Israelis and the international community must continue their efforts to restore confidence and open the way for a political solution to the conflict.”
2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source
“Norway welcomes the outcome of recent meetings within the frameworks of the "quartet" and of the Task Force on Palestinian Reform. International structures are being streamlined and strengthened. Norway will do its utmost in working with partners within the Task Force on Palestinian Reform as well as with members of the "quartet". The international community must respond positively and publicly to genuine reform measures that are undertaken. Such a public display of support will be of great importance in consolidating the reform process and in strengthening reform-oriented forces in the eyes of the Palestinian public. The mobilization of financial and technical support from the international community is urgently required. At this critical juncture, our readiness to react rapidly is essential.”
2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source
“Norway has repeatedly made it clear to the Israeli authorities that we strongly deplore the extrajudicial liquidation of suspected terrorists. Suspects must be tried in a court of law in accordance with the principles of the rule of law. The Israeli attack came after representatives from both sides had reported progress in the negotiations of the past weekend. We hope that the attack will not obstruct the political progress and urgently call on the parties not to allow this attack to destroy the progress made over the weekend. Norway once again calls upon both parties to act responsibly and to demonstrate the leadership necessary to bring an end to the vicious cycle of violence. They must continue their efforts to restore confidence and clear the way for a political solution to the conflict.”
2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source
“Several people, including children, were killed in the attack on an apartment building in Gaza only two days ago. Norway strongly regrets the loss of the lives of children and other innocent civilians. Norway calls on Israel to stop its attacks on civilian Palestinian targets. Norway has no sympathy for terrorists. Terrorist acts of violence are a serious obstacle to peace in the Middle East and must be stopped. Norway once again calls upon everyone with any influence within the Palestinian Authority to prevent terrorist attacks. We have expressed understanding for Israel's security concerns, but we cannot accept Israeli actions that are in conflict with important principles of international law and that only serve to exacerbate the conflict.”
2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source
“We are pleased to note the donors' reconfirmation of their support to Afghanistan. Particularly commendable was the willingness to fund both humanitarian aid and long-term development efforts, including budgetary support to the Transitional Administration of President Karzai. The latter form of assistance is considered pivotal for the strengthening of the central Government at the expense of the warlords, which is indeed one of the key challenges in today's Afghanistan. The political road map for the future Afghanistan has been agreed upon, and the world's attention is still focused on the country. However the window of opportunity will not remain open for long. Sustained support for the Afghan Transitional Administration is thus of crucial importance, including throughout the second phase of the Bonn process.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“These include an agenda for Afghan children prepared by the Office of the Special Representative and the United Nations Children's Fund. The aim is to organize a children's conference that will bring together a group of youths from all ethnic backgrounds and give them the opportunity to become more active participants and partners in their country's recovery. It is also our hope that the conference could lead to the appointment of a national commissioner or ombudsman for children's affairs. Norway chaired an Afghanistan Support Group meeting on 11 July 2002, where representatives from the Afghan authority, the donor community, the United Nations and non-governmental organizations came together to discuss recent developments in Afghanistan. Immediate and long-term needs were highlighted and the appropriate donor response was discussed.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“The need for participation of women in the rebuilding and reconstruction process in Afghanistan is regularly reiterated. However, at this stage it is crucial to move beyond words and prioritize making women truly instrumental in all rebuilding processes. Afghan children have also suffered incalculably as a result of several decades of war. They have been deprived of access to health and education, maimed, orphaned, displaced and abused. If lasting peace is to come to Afghanistan, the protection and well-being of its children must be a top political and financial priority during the recovery and reconstruction phases. Norway, together with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict has worked on a number of initiatives to address the plight of the Afghan children.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“Moreover, there can be no sustainable peace if impunity for past and current abuses is allowed to prevail. In order to ensure the rule of law and full accountability in all fields of public authority, institution-building must be a key priority at this stage. The recent establishment by the Afghan Transitional Authority of the Human Rights Commission is a welcome initiative in that regard. We also anticipate the establishment, in the near future, of a constitutional commission. Norway calls on the Transitional Authority to give sufficient impetus to the work of those two bodies. Moreover, the international community must increase its commitment to assist in the creation of an Afghan State based on respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“Moreover, alleviating the suffering of the civilian population is also a tool for promoting long-term peace and stability. In that regard, funding for integration of a large number of returnees is a crucial and urgent issue. It can in turn prevent new population movements due to a lack of food, shelter and basic social services, movements which could threaten to destabilize entire regions even further. Afghanistan has, for many years, been marred by an almost total lack of the rule of law and basic human rights protections. We have now reached a historic turning point for the country and face the prospect of putting human rights on the agenda in a sound and broad-based manner. The need for human rights protection on the ground is imperative.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“It underscores the urgent need to establish a national army under civilian leadership and an effective police force, as well as the need for reform of the security services. I believe also that quick and tangible progress on reconstruction, under the direction of the Afghan Transitional Authority, is essential in order to strengthen support for the central Government and to have its presence felt throughout the country. The provision of a peace dividend to people affected by more than 23 years of war is an effective tool for strengthening the political process. Building a new Afghanistan is primarily the responsibility of the Afghan people. They must set the priorities, determine the kind of assistance required and decide on the pace of reconstruction efforts. The current humanitarian crisis is a top priority.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“I welcome the successful completion of the Loya Jirga. It was a major step towards fulfilment of the Bonn Agreement and was thus a step towards establishing long-term stability and democracy in Afghanistan. On this occasion I would like to pay tribute to Ambassador Brahimi and his staff for the very important and remarkable role they are playing through the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). I welcome his assessment that the peace process is on track. I also note his additional comment that it is a fragile peace which must be handled with care. The recent tragic assassination of Vice-President Haji Abdul Qadir clearly illustrates the fragility of the situation.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“The security situation is precarious, and humanitarian organizations have difficulties operating. This must be taken seriously by the international community. In conclusion, I should like to express our appreciation for the efforts made by the United Nations, ECOWAS, the Governments in the Mano River region, the humanitarian non-governmental organizations, and countries contributing troops as well as financial means.”
2002-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4577Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In West Africa, we see a constructive engagement of the United Nations and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), as well as other regional initiatives such as the Mano River Union Rabat process. This political dialogue must continue, and the United Nations Office for West Africa should take a leading role in coordinating various ongoing initiatives. A main concern today is the danger of the conflict in Liberia spilling over into neighbouring countries. Sierra Leone must be supported in order to be capable of defending its own borders, and the sanctions on Liberia must be as effective as possible in order to prevent President Taylor from continuing his destabilizing activities and to minimize the negative humanitarian impact. Liberia's problems are complex, involving political, economic and military aspects.”
2002-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4577Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The downsizing of UNAMSIL must be tied to a corresponding capacity increase in the Leonean military police and justice system. As has been mentioned, stability in Sierra Leone is fundamental to improving the humanitarian situation and to protecting refugees and internally displaced persons. A regional preventive strategy must take into account the serious forced-displacement situation. Baroness Amos returned to the Chair. The return of refugees and internally displaced persons is a heavy burden on West African countries. Humanitarian agencies need support in their resettlement and reintegration activities. Norway is a strong supporter of a holistic approach to peace-building, with broad participation by all parties involved, including civil society, States and the international community.”
2002-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4577Resumption1 (2002) · source
“First of all, Sir, I should like to commend you and your presidency for organizing this workshop. I think it is a very interesting format, and I think it has been a very good discussion so far. I thank those speakers that have made special contributions. We believe that significant progress has been made towards a comprehensive and durable peace in Sierra Leone, and I should like to join those who have pointed to the integrated approach, careful consideration of the situation on the ground, careful planning, stamina and long-term commitment as explanations for this success. The United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) is the main guarantor of security in Sierra Leone, and, learning from past lessons, we must avoid a premature withdrawal.”
2002-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4577Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We recognize that particular concerns have been expressed against the exposure of United Nations peacekeepers to unwarranted prosecutions. The Statute contains, as already mentioned, a system of safeguards against any unwarranted action. Moreover, it is worth recalling the statement by the Secretary-General that in the history of the United Nations no peacekeeper or any other mission personnel have been anywhere near the kind of crimes that fall under the jurisdiction of the ICC. On the whole, it is our View that the Rome Statute itself provides for an appropriate relationship with the United Nations. The ICC can therefore make important contributions not only in terms of international law, but also when it comes to promoting international peace and security.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source
“The steady international tide of opinion against impunity for the worst international crimes has made an important breakthrough with the establishment of the Court. Justice and legal order are increasingly being perceived as prerequisites for lasting peace and stability. In that context, we believe that a permanent court may actually be more conducive to peacemaking than ad hoc tribunals set up in the context of a particular conflict. We are convinced that the Rome Statute of the ICC contains solid safeguards against unwarranted or arbitrary prosecutions. It is important to recall that it can be activated only when impunity has been demonstrated through lack of genuine national prosecution of mass atrocities. The ICC system is solidly founded on primary jurisdiction for national courts.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source
“A positive outcome is vital in order to maintain the primary responsibility of the United Nations in peacekeeping. Hence, the issue for discussion today has repercussions extending beyond Bosnia and Herzegovina. If we do not reach a solution, the whole system of United Nations peacekeeping operations may be put at risk, with serious effects for those millions of people around the world already threatened by armed conflict or who are in post- conflict areas. Like many other speakers today, Norway wishes to take this opportunity to reaffirm our full commitment to the new reality of international criminal justice. The establishment of the International Criminal Court on 1 July was indeed a historic step forward in the efforts to build peace through the rule of law.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source
“The European Union has for some time been preparing for the implementation of the European Union Police Mission as a follow-on to the International Police Task Force as of 1 January 2003, but has more recently signalled willingness to prepare an interim arrangement in the event that the IPTF should be withdrawn prematurely. While Norway highly commends and supports the European Union's response in this critical matter, it remains a second-best option. The preferred option would be for the UNMIBH mandate to be completed as originally planned, thereby allowing for stability in the upcoming election period, and for an orderly transition from the International Police Task Force to the European force. We all have a responsibility in ensuring that the current situation is solved.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source
“Extremists on all sides continue to have the potential, as well as the motivation, to create instability and chaos in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Maintenance of public order and security during the forthcoming election campaign is a prerequisite for a successful election process that can provide political stability for the country. While public security remains the primary responsibility of the Bosnian authorities, it remains a fact that the presence of both the International Police Task Force and the Stabilization Force (SFOR) is essential. It is also important with regard to providing security for minority refugee returnees, many of whom have shown considerable personal courage in returning to towns and villages from which they were ethnically cleansed.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source
“A smooth transfer of responsibilities to other organizations is therefore of the essence. This requires that the handover of tasks be conducted in a prepared and structured manner, and that the necessary time be allowed for this to take place. This point has also been raised by Bosnian authorities and by the High Representative. We should take note of their concern. It is especially important that the United Nations International Police Task Force (IPTF) be allowed to continue operations during the critical months leading up to the general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina on 5 October 2002. These will be the first elections organized by Bosnian authorities since the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement, and they mark a significant milestone in Bosnia and Herzegovina's post-war development.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source
“The international community must therefore continue to contribute to the stabilization and peaceful development of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We must reaffirm our common commitment to a people that only recently was ravaged by a brutal war, with hundreds of thousands of casualties and millions of refugees. The United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) is already in the process of winding down its operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina prior to the planned closure of the mission on 31 December 2002. That process must be allowed to proceed in an orderly manner. UNMIBH's planned withdrawal from Bosnia and Herzegovina does not, however, imply that all the tasks at hand have been dealt with. While important progress has been made, not the least due to the work of UNMIBH, much more remains to be done.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source
“Recent experiences in various regions of the world clearly demonstrate the decisive role played by peacekeeping and crisis management operations in settling violent conflicts and in securing peace and stability. The United Nations must therefore be able to continue to play its crucial role in safeguarding international peace and stability. The situation we now face entails serious consequences for Bosnia and Herzegovina, which could place the reform and reconstruction process in jeopardy. The inability to act could encourage extremist and criminal forces to continue their intransigence. This situation is harmful also in the message that it sends the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and indeed of the western Balkan region.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source
“We would be remiss if, on the very eve of the entry into force of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), we did not renew, in this Chamber, our full commitment to the new reality of international criminal justice. Norway continues to be a staunch supporter of the Court, which will be formally established tomorrow. That is a historic turning point. We are convinced that the Statute contains sufficient safeguards against unwarranted or arbitrary prosecutions. It is worthwhile recalling that it can be triggered only when impunity has been demonstrated through lack of genuine national prosecution of mass atrocities. The ICC thus gives total priority to national courts.”
2002-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4563 (2002) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his statement. Norway deeply regrets that the Security Council could not agree on the draft resolution just voted on. The international community is intensively engaged in the vital process of establishing a viable post-war order in Bosnia and Herzegovina. There can be no doubt about the key role played by the United Nations in post-conflict peace-building in that area. This includes support for refugee returns and the promotion of the rule of law, including free and democratic elections. Needless to say, the international community has not given up on Bosnia and Herzegovina through this vote. It must redouble its efforts to carry out the work on the basis of the Dayton Accords.”
2002-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4563 (2002) · source
“We also consider a strong commitment to development cooperation to be a relevant contribution to combating terrorism by improving socially unjustifiable conditions.”
2002-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4561 (2002) · source
“We remain focused on the need to assist States in their efforts to implement resolution 1373 (2001). This is a priority for the Committee. Norway and the Organization of African Unity (OAU) recently agreed on a cooperation programme to support the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) by OAU member States. This year Norway will make available approximately $210,000 for the project. Norway is also funding a project to support and strengthen cooperation between the countries in the Southern African Development Community in the fight against terrorism in the southern African region. Norwegian efforts to combat terrorism will continue to be broad based, including political, legal, diplomatic and economic measures.”
2002-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4561 (2002) · source
“I too would like to thank Sir Jeremy Greenstock for his excellent work as Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC). Norway commends him and the three Vice-Chairmen for their dedicated efforts to implement the tasks assigned to the Committee. We fully share the aims and objectives outlined by him for the Committee's next 90-day working period. Many States are in the process of finalizing their second reports to the CTC. Norway has recently adopted a legislative package designed to combat terrorist acts and the financing of terrorism. Those measures provide the basis for our second report to the CTC. At the same time, the work of the CTC and its experts, as well as that of other international bodies, has to a large extent inspired the legislative process in our country.”
2002-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4561 (2002) · source
“Norway urges the Kosovo Assembly to dedicate itself to fulfilling the Special Representative's benchmarks and to focus its attention on addressing tasks within its mandate, on which progress is urgently needed. Cooperation between Pristina, representented by UNMIK and the provisional institutions of self- government, and Belgrade, is vital for the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). Deputy Prime Minister Covie has played a constructive role in this respect. We encourage Covie and Special Representative Steiner to work together to support moderate elected Serb representatives in their endeavours to work constructively within the structures of provisional institutions of self-government.”
2002-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4559 (2002) · source