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Konuzin

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first: 2002-09-26
most recent: 2005-08-04
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“We note and commend the high level of leadership provided by Ambassador Valdivieso and the entire Colombian delegation in the Security Council committee on sanctions against the Taliban. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all Security Council colleagues and to wish them a happy new year for 2003. To all Member States present here today and to our colleagues from the Secretariat, we convey our sincere best wishes for good health and success.”
2002-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4677 (2002) · source
“I would like to note the valuable contribution made by the delegation of Singapore, and by Ambassador Kishore Mahbubani personally, in fine- tuning the working methods of the Security Council. Singapore's approach was highly organized and concrete. We will be able to make use of many of the ideas of our Singaporean colleagues in our future work. The current presidency is further confirmation of the high degree of professionalism of our Colombian colleagues. The Colombian delegation's work in the Security Council was very professional and focused on finding solutions acceptable to all members, even when confronted with severe differences among Council members.”
2002-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4677 (2002) · source
“We take note of the active and thorough work done by the delegation of Mauritius, particularly on African issues. The discussions in Ambassador Jagdish Koonjul's Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa, too, helped us focus on many problems on the African continent and helped us generate fresh, innovative ideas. The effective and active work of the Norwegian delegation, headed by Ambassador Ole Peter Kolby, made a significant contribution to the successful work of the Council over the past two years. Concise and concrete Norwegian proposals on various problems before us helped us reach prompt consensus among members of the Security Council. The efforts of the Norwegian delegation and of Ambassador Kolby in heading the Council's sanctions Committee on Iraq deserve high marks.”
2002-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4677 (2002) · source
“The important thing is that we are united in our wish to increase the effectiveness of the Council's work as the United Nations body that has the major responsibility for international peace and security. In speaking about the contribution to the work of the Council of the departing delegations, I would like to note the following contributions. The tireless and painstaking work of our Irish colleagues in searching for mutually acceptable solutions and consideration of the most serious problems faced by the Council is deeply appreciated by all Security Council members. Ambassador Richard Ryan and the Irish delegation overall merit the highest praise for successfully guiding the Security Council Committee on sanctions against UNITA.”
2002-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4677 (2002) · source
“Still, at the forefront of the Council's work in 2002 was the topic of the fight against international terrorism. A significant part of our work involved African issues as well. The Council paid quite a bit of attention to a Middle East settlement, to problems in Afghanistan and the situations regarding Iraq and the Balkans. Today we are bidding farewell to five delegations who are concluding their work at the Council. We are grateful to them for the concerns they have articulated about the Council's work and for their wish to fine- tune this work. We share many of these concerns. On a number of them we do not have completely congruent positions, which is natural, since in addition to the goals and principles of the United Nations Charter that bring us together, we also have national interests.”
2002-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4677 (2002) · source
“Mr. Konuzin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The work of the Security Council in 2002 was highly intensive, particularly in December. There was a significant increase in the number of Council meetings, both formal and informal consultations. This year the Council adopted more than 100 resolutions and official Presidential Statements. We dispatched three Council Missions to Eritrea and Ethiopia, the Great Lakes region and Kosovo. We believe that the Security Council did an admirable job with an increased workload. The meetings were topical and thematic in nature and focused on achieving specific outcomes. A result of our joint work was the adoption of a whole range of important decisions on a number of sore points on the international agenda.”
2002-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4677 (2002) · source
“Success in that area will have a decisive impact on progress in the post-conflict rehabilitation and peace-building processes in Bougainville and can help to establish favourable conditions for the international community's provision of necessary economic assistance to tens of thousands of Bougainvilleans. Russia supports the positive efforts being undertaken to achieve a final settlement of the conflict in Bougainville, and it is prepared to contribute to future progress in that process.”
2002-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4647 (2002) · source
“We highly value the efforts of the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville (UNPOB) and the activities of its head, Ambassador Sinclair, as well as the Military Observer Group, to promote the implementation of the Bougainville Peace Agreement. We note the effectiveness of the work of UNPOB, which, over a short period of time and with limited resources, has been able to achieve significant results. The delay in the implementation of the weapons collection and destruction plan in Bougainville is a cause for concern. We hope that all the parties, with the active support of the Government of Papua New Guinea, will intensify their efforts to eliminate weapons in the communities of Bougainville.”
2002-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4647 (2002) · source
“Mr. Konuzin (Russian Federation)(spoke in Russian): The Russian Federation attaches great significance to the Bougainville Peace Agreement of 30 August 2001, which is a basis for the peace process in that country. We call upon all the parties to undertake timely and full implementation of the tasks set forth in the Agreement to establish autonomy, to conduct a referendum and to carry out steps for the collection and destruction of weapons. A most important condition for progress in the peace process is a demonstration by the parties of political will and the desire to achieve a speedy solution to basic problems in the settlement of the conflict.”
2002-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4647 (2002) · source
“Support for social and economic development in Timor-Leste by multilateral and bilateral donors is crucially important to long-term stability in the country. Therefore, we welcome UNMISET's assistance to the Government as it seeks to attain the goals of the National Development Plan by working on priorities in the political, socio-economic and humanitarian fields. In conclusion, we wish every further success to Special Representative Kamalesh Sharma and to all other Mission personnel as they seek to consolidate the positive progress that has already been achieved in assisting the young State of Timor-Leste.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“Until full responsibility for security is transferred to the national army and police, Mission personnel must ensure that conditions are in place that will exclude any possibility of destabilization in the country, which could undermine independence. We welcome the broadening of the areas of responsibility for Timor- Leste's army and police, which are now being trained. That will help to ensure the reduction and withdrawal of UNMISET's military contingent on schedule and without any particularly serious complications. We think it important that the leadership of Timor-Leste continue to demonstrate unity and pursue its policy of establishing good-neighbourly relations with contiguous countries.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“The new institutions of State administration in Timor-Leste are not yet firmly in place, and it is quite clear that, in order to strengthen them - particularly in the initial period after the proclamation of independence - the international community must continue to provide support for this youngest of all States. In that connection, we welcome UNMISET's efforts to assist in the establishment of Timor-Leste's statehood, and we would emphasize the need to strengthen support in the donor community for that process. The key problems being addressed by the Mission certainly include determining how to help to ensure external and internal security for the new State.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“Mr. Konuzin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to the Secretary-General for his report (S/2002/1223), which provides a detailed account of the work carried out during the reporting period by the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) to implement Security Council resolution 1410 (2002). It also gives an accurate account of the main problems facing the establishment of statehood in Timor-Leste. In Timor-Leste, the Organization has acquired truly unique experience, first in helping to prepare for independence and then in assisting with the formation of the young State. We must ensure that that experience- which has undoubtedly already gone down in history as a shining example of a successful effort by the United Nations - is further enriched.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“We need to discuss this, just as we need to discuss the proposal made here with regard to a more active involvement on the part of regional institutions and international financial institutions in the process of resolving the problems related to the illegal exploitation of the natural resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and of putting an end to such exploitation.”
2002-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4642 (2002) · source
“Furthermore, views were expressed here to the effect that the monitoring regime in the Democratic Republic of the Congo should be expanded, either by extending the mandate of the Panel of Experts or through the establishment of a new monitoring mechanism. We believe that this is a new issue that requires additional consideration by the Security Council. We cannot dissociate it from the situation that prevails in the region, that is, the situation with respect to the implementation of the Lusaka, Pretoria and Luanda agreements and to the withdrawal of foreign troops. The current report has given rise to many questions and protestations on the part of a number of countries in the region. Here we would like to ask if the maintenance of the monitoring machinery at this time might not have an impact on the peace process.”
2002-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4642 (2002) · source
“Let me briefly react to some of the comments that were made in this Chamber. In particular, I will touch on the remarks made by the delegation of Uganda, which said that the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo should send military contingents to the area. That proposal has some validity, but the capacities of the Mission are extremely limited, because of the lack of security in the region as well as the limited number of military contingents there. Nevertheless, the appeal by the Ugandan delegation reaffirms the timeliness of finalizing work on a Security Council resolution on the expansion of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2002-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4642 (2002) · source
“The goals are: the implementation of programmes for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants; the restoration of the war-ravaged economy; the establishment of controls with respect to the use of natural resources; the strengthening of State bodies; the implementation of appropriate administrative procedures; an overview of economic activities related to the exploitation of natural resources; and a review of the legislation and the relevant agreements establishing control over the use of national resources. Russia firmly believes that advocating a political settlement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo should remain a priority for the Security Council. We see this first and foremost as compliance by the Council with its Charter obligation to maintain international peace and security.”
2002-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4642 (2002) · source
“The success of the inter-Congolese dialogue, the achievement of a comprehensive agreement on the establishment of a Transitional Government and the extension of its authority to the entire territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo could be the turning point whereby the plundering of the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo would cease. During this critical period, a more active role is being played by the international community, represented by the United Nations, its specialized agencies, international financial institutions, regional organizations and States that are interested in lending the Democratic Republic of the Congo support of all kinds, including at the financial and expert levels.”
2002-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4642 (2002) · source
“However, it could give rise to serious legal problems, since, in the case of the plundering of the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it would be extremely difficult to prove that the activities of any type of commercial enterprise or individual pose a threat to international peace and security and, pursuant to Chapter VII of the Charter, the imposition of sanctions requires such a determination. The Agreements achieved at Pretoria and Luanda, with the assistance of South Africa and Angola, establish the necessary preconditions for resolving the problem of the illegal exploitation of Congolese wealth. The ongoing and already completed withdrawal of foreign troops from the country is pulling the ground out from under the armed bands and criminal groups that for several years have been plundering their own State.”
2002-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4642 (2002) · source
“The delegation of Belgium even spoke of introducing sanctions against such individuals. My delegation believes that combating economic crime falls, first and foremost, within the purview of States, not the Security Council. Moreover, only a court can determine which individuals or organizations are truly guilty of illegal operations and should be prosecuted. The establishment of black lists by the Council would not guarantee an end to the illegal operations involving Congolese resources.”
2002-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4642 (2002) · source
“We are concerned about the criminalization of trade in Congolese resources, the lack of effective State control, the high level of violence and the militarization of certain regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Uncontrolled access to especially valuable resources has been attracting increased interest on the part of criminal organizations. The consolidation of the illegal activities of criminal groups in pillaging the wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are also threats to the economic and political stability of several neighbouring States. At the same time, we have some questions about the recommendation of the Panel of Experts to introduce restrictions against the activities of individuals and organizations accused of the illegal export of natural resources from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2002-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4642 (2002) · source
“Recently there have been encouraging indications of resolution of that conflict. However, we are concerned about the report's information on the scope of the plundering of natural resources in violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We wish to draw particular attention to the conclusion of the Panel of Experts that armed groups in the country increasingly rely on control of budgetary resources, licensing fees, taxes on export products, custom duties on imports and State and local taxation generally. The result of such activities is the further plundering of the State, an increase in the number of refugees and internally displaced persons, human rights abuses and, ultimately, an extensive humanitarian crisis.”
2002-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4642 (2002) · source
“The response by States in the region and other interested countries has been lively and interested. Not all agree with the conclusions and recommendations of the report, including the Russian Federation. However, we must acknowledge that the problem exists and we must take adequate steps to resolve it. That has been borne out by statements made by the representatives of Uganda, South Africa, Denmark, France, Norway and other representatives. In that connection, we are not inclined to consider the report as an excuse to precipitously adopt measures or decisions, but rather to consider it as food for thought that requires further study. The issue we are discussing today is directly linked to the protracted bloodshed that has been taking place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for many years.”
2002-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4642 (2002) · source
“Mr. Konuzin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): My delegation is pleased to see the People's Republic of China discharging the presidential duties of the Security Council. We are grateful to the delegation of Cameroon, and to the Ambassador of Cameroon for the excellent manner in which he carried out his duties as President in the previous month. My delegation also welcomes the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Uganda to this Chamber. The Russian Federation expresses its gratitude to the Panel of Experts, headed by Ambassador Mahmoud Kassem, for the final report on the illegal exploitation of natural resources and other forms of wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Today's discussion has shown that the report of the Panel of Exports has achieved important objectives.”
2002-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4642 (2002) · source
“We also welcome the reform of the Standing Committee on Military Matters aimed at strengthening civilian oversight of the armed forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In this respect, we would like to hear the High Representative's assessment of how that dialogue is proceeding. The Russian Federation intends to continue to provide all possible support for the building of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We are ready to continue to make a constructive contribution to resolving the issues remaining on the agenda in the Bosnian settlement process.”
2002-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4631 (2002) · source
“In this context we would like to emphasize the significance of the Tripartite Summit, held in Sarajevo in July, and of careful implementation of the joint declaration that resulted. We once again emphasize that attempts to force the Bosnian parties to create a single army contradict not only the peace agreements but also the constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The desire to force that process would be counterproductive and could upset the rather delicate balance that has begun to be established in relations between the Serbs on the one hand and the Bosnians and Croats on the other. In this context, we welcome the continuing dialogue between the Bosnian parties on military matters.”
2002-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4631 (2002) · source
“It is our firm understanding that the Security Council, as the main body responsible for peacekeeping and international security, will, even after UNMIBH has completed its work, continue to receive, on a regular basis, reports on the process of implementing the police operation in that country. We consider the general situation in the region to be a further important element for consolidating the positive trends in building Bosnia and Herzegovina. We welcome the fact that harmonious relationships are being established between Sarajevo, Belgrade and Zagreb. We are convinced that a lasting, positive momentum in the development of relations between Yugoslavia and Bosnia and between Croatia and Bosnia is extremely important for continued stability in the Balkans.”
2002-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4631 (2002) · source
“In this regard, we welcome the work of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) in preparing for a seamless, coordinated transfer of authority to the European Union Police Mission, which will begin to take up its duties on 1 January next year. The new Police Mission will not be beginning its work from scratch, once again underscoring the importance of ensuring continuity in passing the baton, so as not to waste years of accumulated experience. In this connection, I would like to express the gratitude of my Government to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jacques Paul Klein, for the great effort that he has made to implement the mandate of UNMIBH.”
2002-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4631 (2002) · source
“They must show greater willingness to cooperate and to reach compromises and must find within themselves the strength to rise above narrow ethnic interests in order to achieve common Bosnian goals. Only thus will it be possible to ensure the normal operation of State institutions and bodies at all levels and establish an effective legislative base and a unified economic area. Given the fragility of the political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, we are convinced that the international community must continue to monitor the public security situation in the country, as well as the work of the local police.”
2002-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4631 (2002) · source
“It is our view that these priority tasks should be implemented in strict conformity with the Dayton Agreements and with the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the basis of a consensus on the part of all Bosnian parties. We wish to emphasize here that forcible measures could, now more than ever, give rise to further complications. In this regard, we value the efforts of Lord Ashdown to establish close interaction between the leadership of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Governments of both entities. A firm foundation for a unified, stable and independent Bosnian statehood can be laid only if the Bosnian parties engage in a patient quest for mutually acceptable solutions. The representatives of both entities must take active responsibility for the future of their country.”
2002-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4631 (2002) · source
“We are pleased to note that the Bosnia-wide elections held on 5 October were conducted in an atmosphere of calm under Bosnian legislation and European norms. We share the view of other delegations and of the High Representative as to the character of those elections. The elections confirm the fact that, as was stated by Lord Ashdown, in the last few years significant changes have occurred in the country. We support the work of the new High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as the priorities that he has formulated and reaffirmed today, namely ensuring the rule of law, economic reform, job creation and strengthening statehood in general.”
2002-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4631 (2002) · source
“Mr. Konuzin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to the High Representative, Lord Ashdown, and to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Jacques Paul Klein, for the detailed information they have given us about the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Russian Federation is of the View that a main prerequisite for success in moving the peace process forward is ensuring stability in all of Bosnia and Herzegovina and in each one of its districts on the basis of the Dayton Agreements. The potential of these Agreements has not yet been exhausted. We are convinced that it would be counterproductive to attempt to revise, selectively implement or erode the content of the Dayton Agreement, which are a substantial factor in the maintenance of regional stability.”
2002-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4631 (2002) · source
“The Council must pay particular attention to mobilizing external resources so that the international community can provide technical and financial assistance to the countries most affected by the problem of the excessive spread and destabilizing stockpiling of small arms and light weapons. The absence of or deficiencies in domestic legislation to curtail the illegal circulation of small arms and light weapons substantially complicates the achievement of a regional or global solution. We must do all we can to encourage action to refine and codify national export control regimes with a view to organizing wide-ranging exchanges of information among States regarding existing legislation and practices in this sphere.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“In that regard, we believe that the accumulated experience of regional organizations in resolving this issue would be very helpful. The Security Council should call on all Member States to engage in closer cooperation in this sphere, with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Organization of American States, the African Union, the League of Arab States and other organizations, and should ensure their practical interaction and the coordination of their action on specific regional problems. A good example of such interaction would be the opening in Belgrade of a centre, under United Nations Development Programme auspices, for information exchange on small arms and light weapons under the Stability Pact for South-Eastern Europe.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“In the context of United Nations peacekeeping operations, peace agreements among parties need to set out clearly the parameters of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes for ex- combatants, and peacekeeping mandates must include a practicable and adequately resourced component by which to collect and destroy illegal small arms and light weapons in close interaction with the parties to the conflict. We fully agree with and support the recommendations contained in the Secretary-General's report on this matter. We believe it important to continue to focus particular attention on finding specific and practicable measures to combat the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons on a preventive basis and in the post- conflict phase of conflict settlement.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“As events have shown, that measure was fully warranted and helped to bring about the fall of the terrorist regime in Afghanistan. We see a similar positive impact in cases such as those of Angola, Sierra Leone and a number of other conflicts. This experience has shown once again that the Security Council is well placed to take effective measures. At the same time, we must step up the monitoring of Security Council embargoes on arms deliveries and, if reliable information emerges regarding violations of such embargoes, the relevant sanctions committee must immediately oversee an investigation of the facts.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“With respect to the role of the Security Council, it is our conviction that the Council must focus its attention primarily on those instances in which the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons is directly linked to conflict situations that are on the Council's agenda. We believe that the presidential statement adopted in August 2001 during a meeting of the Council chaired by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia accurately reflects this. The Russian Federation has consistently called for the introduction of tough measures in those cases in which arms are being delivered to illegitimate regimes or to armed groups. At the time, together with the United States, we initiated the imposition of an embargo on arms deliveries to the Taliban.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“A great deal of research has been done with the assistance of governmental experts in elaborating recommendations in this area, and the General Assembly has adopted a number of important resolutions. This was highlighted by the holding in 2001 of the United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, at which a Programme of Action was adopted. We expect that the meeting scheduled for 2003 on this issue will constitute the next important step in this area. We are convinced that the fundamental work done on this track must continue to be carried out within the framework of the prescribed formats.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“Mr. Konuzin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to the Secretary-General for his report on small arms and light weapons, and we also wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Dhanapala for introducing the report. We have carefully studied the Secretary-General's report on small arms, as well as the recommendations contained therein. We are grateful for the fact that it contains a number of proposals put forward by our delegation. To a large extent, we agree with what has been said at today's meeting and with the concerns expressed and the assessments and proposals made. The Russian Federation calls for the strengthening of the coordinating role of the United Nations in the quest for solutions to the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. Recently we have focused our attention on a range of related issues.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“We believe it important that the report itself clearly reflects the concrete steps taken by the Council to improve its working methods. Also worthy of approval is the fact that the report has become significantly more compact. The principal innovation is the analytical evaluation of the Council's work this year, contained in the report's introductory section. At the same time, we are of the view that the decisions and resolutions of the Security Council speak more objectively for its work.”
2002-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4616 (2002) · source
“Mr. Konuzin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We take a positive view of the draft regular annual report of the Security Council to the General Assembly. It provides useful and detailed information on the activities of the Council in the course of the year. We thank the Secretariat staff for the high level of its professionalism and for completing its work on schedule. We also thank the delegation of Singapore for its contribution to this work. We must note the somewhat relentless nature of the Council's work. In the period under consideration, we adopted 73 resolutions and 45 presidential statements. There has been an increase in the number of open meetings and broader use has been made of open briefings. All of this demonstrates the increased transparency of our work.”
2002-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4616 (2002) · source