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Konfourou

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first: 2001-01-23
most recent: 2023-11-20
sittings or episodes: 29
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“It is also a message of sthe international community's solidarity with the peoples of the Sahel. We place great hope in the rapid deployment of the Joint Force, which is called to put an end to criminal activities along the shared borders of our countries. Moreover, the Joint Force will also contribute to the creation of conditions that will enable the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), as the Ambassador of France just highlighted, to fully carry out its mandate. It will create an environment that will foster the proper implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, which emanated from the Algiers process, and that is conducive to the carrying out of infrastructure projects of the G-5 Sahel Priority Investment Programme.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7979 (2017) · source
“There is no need to highlight the importance ofthis Force for the stability of our shared space and for the hope that it raises in our populations, which have been sorely tried by transnational organized crime, which, if not quickly contained, will strike a heavy blow at the very foundation of our States. The creation of the Joint Force is therefore part of the shared will of our Heads of State to pool their efforts and their means to effectively combat terrorism, organized crime and trafficking in persons, which nowadays is a true threat to international and regional peace and security. Resolution 2359 (2017) is a clear message of the firm stand of the international community against terrorist groups, which came together recently to further destabilize our subregion.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7979 (2017) · source
“Mr. Konfourou (Mali) (spoke in French): On behalf of the Group of Five States for the Sahel (G-5) here in New York, the Ambassadors of which are right behind me, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for giving us this opportunity to take the floor on the occasion of the adoption of resolution 2359 (2017), concerning the Force conjointe du G5 Sahel, endorsed by the African Union. I wish to convey to the members of the Security Council and to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres the gratitude of His Excellency Mr. Ibrahim Boubacar Kei'ta, President of the Republic of Mali and Acting President of the G-5 Sahel, on behalf of his peers of Burkina Faso, Mauritania, the Niger and Chad, for this important resolution, which the Council has just adopted unanimously.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7979 (2017) · source
“Preventing conflict also means working to strengthen the capacity of the specific mechanisms set up by regional organizations, particularly the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States, which make use of early warning tools. In conclusion, I would like to highlight the need for an inclusive and global approach that takes into account women and youth in the analysis and implementation of conflict prevention and peacebuilding strategies. Nobody should be left out if we want lasting peace in the world.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“At the national level, our States must improve governanceandcreateconditionsandequalopportunities for all citizens. At the international level, we need to implement the decisions and recommendations of the major international conferences on financing for development, so as to reduce the effects of poverty. Conflict prevention is needed above all, and we must refrain from creating crises and limit military interventions, which often go against the advice of the countries of the region, especially when "after-sales service" is not provided. Indeed, it has been established by now that the military action in Libya in 2011 has had collateral effects on Mali and all the countries of the Sahel.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“That requires greater cooperation among regional, national and international mechanisms for prevention and peacebuilding. It also requires good neighbourliness, peaceful coexistence, the non-use of force, mutual understanding and respect, enhanced international cooperation, and a culture of peace and dialogue among religions, regions and civilizations. Poverty is one of the main causes of conflict in the world. The most vulnerable groups in our societies, particularly women, youth, children and the elderly, are the primary victims. Extreme poverty, climate change and despair expose young people in our countries to terrorism, violent extremism and migration, which has been a source of the humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean. And yet solutions exist.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“Mr. Konfourou (Mali) (spoke in French): The delegation of Mali congratulates Sweden on the organization of this debate on a topic of great relevance, namely, conflict prevention and sustainable peace. I also congratulate the Secretary-General for his outstanding presentation of his vision this morning on this issue. I would like to make some comments in my national capacity. For too long, conflict prevention has remained unattractive to the international community, including our Organization, which does not find it urgent. Alarm bells are heard only when conflicts erupt and become more complex. The various theatres of conflict in the world, including my own country, are edifying examples of that. We need to reinvigorate preventive diplomacy.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“Finally, on behalf of the Government of Mali, I welcome the outstanding work done by MINUSMA in an environment that I know is especially difficult.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“That subregional cooperation dynamic also includes mixed andjoint patrols along the common borders with neighbouring countries, which also includes the right of pursuit and intelligence-sharing. It is also quite important to work together to prevent and combat the root causes of those criminal activities in our societies, among them extreme poverty, unemployment especially among youth, exclusion, marginalization, ignorance and so on. The Malian people remain eternally grateful to all friendly nations for the ultimate sacrifices paid by their children for peace and stability in Mali. We will never forget these blood sacrifices, and we pay tribute to all the victims who have fallen on the field of honour in Mali.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“However, there must be no mistaking that effectiveness in the fight against terrorism, violent extremism and all types of trafficking that fuel organized crime lies in cooperation with neighbouring countries and in subregional, regional and international cooperation. In that regard, the Group of Five for the Sahel is a prime example. Its joint force has been put together as a tool adapted to the security environment in the region. However, other important subregional and regional mechanisms are planned, including the African Standby Force - the military pillar of the African Union Peace and Security Architecture 4 as well as the Joint Military Staff Committee of the Sahel Region, charged with coordinating counter-terrorism military efforts in Algeria, Mali, Mauritania and the Niger.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“The Government is therefore working tirelessly every day, with the very appreciated support from partners, to rebuild and strengthen the operational capacity of our forces and that of the whole host of national agencies concerned, with the aim of enabling them to fulfil their sovereign duties to protect the civilian population and their property and to secure the entirety of our national territory. In that regard, I would like to commend the significant support from our bilateral and multilateral partners, notably the European Union through the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces, as well as that of the United Nations.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“The theatre of operations in Mali also requires that deployed contingents be provided with appropriate equipment and tailored training, while meeting United Nations standards, including on aerial equipment. It also requires intelligence-sharing and the use ofadapted technology, in particular when it comes to drones and surveillance cameras. The Government of Mali is fully aware of its primary responsibility for the protection of civilians and for securing its national territory. It is also aware that the fight against terrorism in our country falls first and foremost to Mali's defence and security forces and the relevant competent national institutions - in such sectors as the judiciary, the financial and intelligence services and customs.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“How could we but not be worried at seeing the alarming lack of equipment, in particular in terms of armoured vehicles to transport troops and logistical support, as well as other essential logistical equipment. Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Herve' Ladsous noted as much during his presentation of the Secretary-General's latest report (S/2016/819) on the the situation in Mali (see S/PV.7784) on 6 October. Along the same lines, the announced withdrawal of three of the five helicopter units currently in the theatre of operations and the lack of attack helicopters constitute serious sources of concern. I would like to welcome the ray of hope provided by Germany and Canada in that regard.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“In that regard, I would like to note that the adaptation of the MINUSMA mandate to its environment aims first at protecting the Mission itself, its personnel and its facilities against repeated attacks carried out by hostile forces, in a way that allows it then to face other dimensions of its mandate, including the protection of civilian populations. It is not, as we have often understood, a matter of MINUSMA carrying out a counter-terrorism mission. We know that a peacekeeping mission is not supposed to carry out counter-terrorism activities. Nevertheless, it has the duty and the responsibility of taking all useful measures to protect and to normally carry out its mandate. It is worrisome to observe that, five months after its adoption by the Security Council, the relevant provisions of resolution 2295 (2016) have yet to come together.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“The people of Mali are not proud that Mali, once a haven of peace and stability, has been called the most dangerous country, particularly for children, by friendly nations coming to aid us to re-establish peace in our country. The Government of Mali has therefore not ceased alerting the United Nations and other partners about the need to adapt the MINUSMA mandate to its difficult, dangerous and complex environment. In that regard, the Government of Mali welcomes the fact that the Security Council acted to accede to its demand by adopting resolution 2295 (2016), which gives a more proactive and robust posture to MINUSMA in the execution of its mandate.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“With more than 58 MINUSMA personnel lost between 2015 and 2016, Mali is the country considered the most dangerous for United Nations personnel. The French force has lost 18 men since January 2013. The Malian defence and security forces, as well as the civilian population, have paid the highest price, with hundreds dead or wounded. And I cannot fail to mention the contemptible targeting and desecration of my country's historic monuments, which have suffered substantial damage. Those statistics send shivers down one's spine. They cry out to the human conscience, especially as no one can predict the end of such multiple asymmetrical attacks and attacks using improvised explosive devices, followed by a barrage of automatic weapon fire.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“We deplore that act, which resulted in three deaths, including a Togolese Blue Helmet and two Malian civilians, as well as seven wounded. On the same day, a camp of Malian armed and security forces was attacked at 2 am. by unidentified armed men. On 5 November, a French soldier unfortunately fell in the field of honour, following the explosion of a mine as his convoy drove through it. That has been the situation day after day in Mali; the indiscriminate asymmetric attacks are the daily reality of the civilian population, the Malian defence and security forces, the French Operation Barkhane force and MINUSMA. As the President stated this morning, the toll in human lives and property from these indiscriminate asymmetrical attacks are very heavy.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“On behalf of the Government of Mali, I thank all those delegations that expressed their compassion and solidarity with my country following the deadly attacks of the past several days. I also take this opportunity to express the heartfelt condolences of the people of Mali to the Governments of France and Togo for the loss of their soldiers in Mali. I also acknowledge the mourning families of my own countrymen. The timeliness and relevance of this subject are self-evident, particularly with regard to Mali, which, as everyone knows, has hosted the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) since 1 July 2013. Yesterday, a MINUSMA logistical convoy was unfortunately once again the subject of a new attack from improvised explosive devices.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“Mr. Konfourou (Mali) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by conveying to you, Sir, the regret of His Excellency Mr. Abdoulaye Diop, Minister for Foreign Affairs ofMali, who, because ofconflicts in his schedule, was not able to be with us this afternoon. Nevertheless, he has asked me to warmly congratulate you, Sir, on behalf of Mali on the assumption of your beautiful country, the Republic of Senegal, to the presidency of the Security Council for the month of November, as well as to welcome the convening of this ministerial-level debate on the problem of asymmetrical threats to United Nations peace operations. Before continuing, allow me to commend the Russian delegation for its outstanding presidency of the Council last month. In the same vein, I acknowledge and thank those who spoke and shared their knowledge with us this morning.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“I also welcome the outstanding work carried out by the women and men of MINUSMA, as well as the Barkhane Force for the stabilization of Mali and the entire Sahel region.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“It is therefore important, even urgent, that MINUSMA be fully equipped and provided with the necessary means and resources to appropriately discharge its mandate, which is to stabilize Mali. On its part, the Government of Mali will fully play its role within the framework of the new mandate, and is already working closely with MINUSMA to very rapidly achieve a common vision regarding its implementation through the development of quantifiable benchmarks. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate the gratitude of the Government and the people of Mali to the Secretary-General, his Special Representative in Mali and to all the troop-contributing countries for all the sacrifices that they have made for a final and lasting settlement to the Malian crisis. I pay tribute to all victims of this crisis, civilians and military, foreign and Malian.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“The international community also has a great responsibility as guarantor of the implementation of the Peace Agreement. We would like to renew our call upon friendly States and partner organizations to make more concrete the commitments undertaken during successive conferences on the development of Mali to enable us to ensure the effective implementation of the Agreement. It is also the responsibility of the Security Council, pursuant to resolution 2295 (2016) - and we welcome its adoption - to help the Government of Mali to progressively restore the authority of the State throughout the national territory, a precondition for ending the abuse and lawlessness in a number of areas of Mali. To do this, MINUSMA, as now authorized by resolution 2295 (2016), must adopt a more proactive and robust posture.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“They will have to break with all terrorist movements and organized crime, and commit themselves in good faith to peace. I would like to underscore the necessity of accelerating the process of cantonment and disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration in order to isolate those armed groups that have not signed the Peace Agreement that are affiliated with terrorist networks, whose presence in the northern regions is undermining efforts under way there. Also, to put an end to the untold suffering inflicted upon innocent people, the Government again calls for the adoption oftargeted sanctions against all those who impede the implementation of the Peace Agreement, in keeping with the relevant provisions of article 54 and the declaration of the international mediation team during the eleventh meeting of the Agreement Monitoring Committee.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“The Government had worked to finalize a comprehensive action plan to secure, stabilize and strengthen social cohesion aimed at coming up with a multifaceted response to the situation in the central parts of my country. As can be noted, the Government of Mali, under the authority of the President Keita, has as its only priority the welfare of the Malian people, a well-being which requires peace and reconciliation, which lies at the very heart of our country. That is why he has committed himself in a resolved way and in good faith to a full- f1edged implementation ofthe Peace and Reconciliation Agreement. However, we will not be able to achieve this alone. The other Malian parties must fully play their role in that exercise.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“The President will continue to work with the leaders of the different movements and traditional leaders in the region to contribute to the return of peace, which is necessary for trust among the different parties. Similarly, the Government has given pride of place to the same approach comprising dialogue and the search for peaceful solutions in the face of the deteriorating security situation in the centre of the country. The Head of State has called upon traditional mechanisms for resolving inter-communal tensions by contacting political, religious and traditional leaders to reduce tensions in the Mopti region. He has also called to avoid any confusion in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“The overall situation of the country, particularly in the centre and the north, lay at the very heart of these exchanges. With regard to the situation in Kidal, one marked by inter- and intra-community clashes, which are of concern to the national authorities at the very highest level, I would like to underscore that the Government of the Republic Mali is in no way linked to these tensions and local rivalries. The Government has no interest in backing one camp against any other. Given the loss of life and the consequences of these tensions on the whole peace process, the High Representative of the President to follow-up on the implementation of Peace Agreement has organized a series of meetings in Bamako between the signatory movements, with the participation of international members of the Follow-up Committee.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“This will be in keeping with the relevant provisions of the Agreement and its article 5, which calls for the establishment of the necessary conditions for an in-depth debate among all the components of our nation regarding the deep-rooted causes of the conflict. The objective is to come up with a charter for peace, unity and national reconciliation. Similarly, the Government has decided that we will hold communal local elections before the end of 2016. In keeping with this momentum, the Head of State has held a number of meetings and discussions with the key political and social players in our country. The President has received the leader of the opposition and several other political, religious and traditional leaders to hear their concerns.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“On the development front, the Government of Mali has adopted an emergency reconstruction plan for the interim period, which covers 2016-2017, and is continuing to develop apecific development strategy for the northern regions of Mali and one for a financial architecture of a sustainable development fund for the north. The fund will include almost â‚¬457 million for the period 2016-2018, which is considered to be our Government's contribution to the peace effort. We will also establish of a number of regional development agencies. In addition to these measures, the President has announced the convening of the national reconciliation conference before the end of the current year.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“He also stressed that a total cessation ofhostilities between the defence and security forces of Mali and armed groups had taken place since the signing ofthe Agreement in May/June 2015. Trust is therefore being restored among Malian parties. With regard to political and institutional reforms, the Government of Mali has carried out a review of the code on local collectivities, the adoption of a new electoral law and the appointment of governors of new regions, as well as the setting up of a working group to review the Constitution with a View to looking at a number of relevant provisions of the Peace Agreement.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“Convinced that speeding up its implementation is the only viable political and strategic option in the current situation faced by my country, the Government has spared no effort to continue along that path. More recently, during the high-level ministerial meeting devoted to the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, which was co-chaired with the Secretary-General on 23 September here in New York, the Head of State of Mali recalled the major progress that had been achieved. Also, to express his personal involvement and his desire to expedite the process, the President of the Republic informed us of his appointment of a High Representative responsible for follow-up to the implementation of the Peace and Reconciliation Agreement.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“It does not take into account the efforts undertaken by the Government of Mali in order to promote and protect human rights in a very difficult environment, marked by the lack of State authority in certain parts of the country. Be that as it may, I can assure the Council that investigations are under way and proceedings have been opened by the Ministry of Justice in Mali. I would also like to assure the Council that the Government of Mali remains fully committed to promoting and protecting human rights. You will recall, Sir, that on 16 June, following a similar exercise, the Prime Minister of Mali informed the Security Council about actions and initiatives undertaken by the Government of Mali within the framework of the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconcilation in Mali.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“We share the analysis of the Secretary-General that the situation in the centre and north of the country remains of concern given the persistence of asymmetric attacks perpetrated by extremist and terrorist groups against Mali's defence and security forces and international forces. Such factors are the main obstacles to the implementation of the Peace Agreement. Like the Secretary-General, the Government of Mali is concerned about the human rights situation in the country. However, the excessive use of force, of which the security and defence forces of Mali have been accused in their fight against terrorism, appears to be exaggerated.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“The report is focused on the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and econciliation in Mali and on action taken by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). We commend the fact that the current report refers to the progress made in the implementation of the Agreement and acknowledges the efforts made by the Government of Mali, led by President Keita as the Head of State. With regard to security, the delegation of Mali is concerned about the inter- and intra-community tension in regions in the north of the country, including Kidal.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“I would like to reiterate the appreciation of the Government and people of Mali to the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Chair of the Follow-Up Committee on the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States, the European Union, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, France, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, the Niger, Chad, the United States of America, Russia, the United Kingdom and China for their commitment to restoring peace and stability in our country. The delegation of Mali takes note of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2016/819) and commends Under-Secretaries-General Herve' Ladsous and Atul Khare for their briefings.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“I must also pay tribute to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his deep and unwavering commitment to peace, security and to the well-being of people throughout the world and, in particular, in my county, Mali. I would also like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Minister Mahamat Saleh Annadif, the United Nations system and all of our other partners for their ceaseless efforts to promote peace and stability in Mali. On behalf of the President of the Republic of Mali, His Excellency Mr. Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, I would like to commend the members ofthe Council today on reaching consensus in selecting Prime Minister Antonio Guterres as the next Secretary- General of the United Nations.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“Mr. Konfourou (Mali) (spoke in French): As this is the first time that I take the floor at the Security Council since assuming my duties as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Mali, I am delighted to convey cordial greetings and profound gratitude from the Government and the people of Mali for the special attention paid to Mali by the Council. I am committed to working closely with the members of the Council to achieve peace and stability in Mali and beyond. I would like to warmly congratulate you, Sir, on behalf of the delegation of Mali, on the accession of your great country, the Russian Federation, to the presidency of the Security Council for October. I sincerely thank the delegation of New Zealand for the commendable work done during its presidency of the Council over the past month.”
2016-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7784 (2016) · source
“In this regard, Mali welcomes the Secretary- General's efforts, through the Bretton Woods institutions, to extend assistance to the Government of the Central African Republic so that it can resolve the financial problems confronting it. In that regard, we welcome the encouraging response on the part of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. However, my delegation continues to believe that no international support can replace the political will of the people of the Central African Republic to resolve their own problems and achieve national reconciliation. We urge all political actors in the country to carry out a constructive dialogue in the interests of all the people of the country. Finally, we endorse the draft presidential statement before the Council.”
2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source
“My delegation remains deeply concerned about the continuing social and political tensions in the country, which are not conducive to the process of peace and national reconciliation. The human rights situation is also a cause for concern to my delegation. In that regard, we support the Secretary-General's idea for continuing to stress to the authorities of the Central African Republic the need to respect the rights of all its citizens, including those who have been accused. We are also concerned about the very fragile economic situation in the Central African Republic, which has been aggravated by a disruption in fuel supplies.”
2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source
“While we thank donor countries for the efforts that have been made, we also invite them to provide further assistance in this area. Mali attaches particular importance to the consolidation of efforts in this regard. My delegation notes with satisfaction the recent statement by the Government of the Central African Republic regarding settling some of the salary arrears due civil servants and the release of political prisoners. We trust this will mark the beginning of a de-escalation of the political and social situation in the country. In this regard, Mali calls for an open and frank dialogue among all the players in the Central African Republic. We believe that settling the problem of refugees and displaced persons in the Central African Republic and other countries of the region would help promote regional stability.”
2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source
“We also appreciate the presence among us at this meeting of the Council, and the relevant statement made by Mr. Anil Kumarsingh Gayan, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Cooperation of the Republic of Mauritius. The information that has been provided indicates that progress is being made in the Central African Republic towards national reconciliation and strengthening peace and national unity. My delegation welcomes the new progress reported by the United Nations Peace-building Support Office in the Central African Republic and by the Representative of the Secretary-General, in particular in the areas of disarmament, restructuring security and defence forces and respect for human rights by law enforcement officers. My delegation regrets the slow pace of the demobilization and reintegration programme.”
2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source
“Mr. Konfourou (Mali) (spoke in French): First of all, my delegation is pleased with the holding of this public meeting on peace-building efforts in the Central African Republic. I appreciate the helpful statement made by Mr. Cheikh Tidiane Sy, Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Peace-building Support Office in the Central African Republic (BONUCA). I also appreciate the statements made by Mr. Frederick Lyons, Acting Deputy Director of the Regional Bureau for Africa of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP); Mr. Agba Otikpo Mezode, Minister for the Promotion of Civic Responsibility in charge of relations with the Parliament of the Central African Republic; and Mr. Mats Karlsson, Vice-President of the World Bank.”
2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source