YouSaid · the spoken record

Koonjul

lines on the record: 565
first: 2001-07-24
most recent: 2003-05-30
sittings or episodes: 63
sources: un-security-council

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

“In most of the arms trafficking cases, the Panel has demonstrated that air transport has been a crucial element, and in all the cases the planes that were used had, in one way or another, been subject to document fraud, forgery of flight plans or irregularities with respect to the registration of the aircraft. Another serious aspect related to the violation of the arms embargo is the practice of using undercover agents to effect payments for the procurement of weapons. Timber companies as well as individuals have been identified by the report as being involved in arranging payments for arms shipments to Liberia. In several case studies, the Panel demonstrates in great detail how end-user certificates have been forged by a network of brokers to export weapons. These facts indeed cause some disquiet.”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“We believe that adherence to those principles would garner international support to assist Liberia in addressing its economic difficulties. The report of the Panel of Experts has in a lucid and elaborate manner exposed how, despite a general and complete embargo on all deliveries of weapons and military equipment to Liberia, a steady flow of new weapons continues to enter Liberia. The situation is compounded by the linkage that has been established between irregularities with respect to Liberian- registered aircraft and violations of the arms embargo.”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“Underdevelopment, war and the inability to re-establish political and economic stability in the post-war period have left Liberia at the bottom of the Human Development Index: in fact, it ranks 174th out of a total of 175 countries. Given that situation, we note with concern that the natural resources of Liberia continue to be plundered to provide for the comfort and luxury of the elite. Thirty-four per cent of the budgetary allocation under the 2000-2001 budget went towards Government of Liberia special commitments. Most of those funds were utilized for defence expenditure on account of the war in Lofa County. It is important for the Government of Liberia, along with steps it is taking to implement resolution 1343 (2001), also to uphold the principles of accountability and good governance.”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“Turning to the bad news, my delegation and, indeed, I am certain, the Security Council as a whole remain deeply concerned over the continued relationship between the Government of Liberia and the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) in Sierra Leone. Despite the assurances of the Government of Liberia that it has curtailed all relations with the RUF, the Panel of Experts reports that this is not the case. RUF units are involved in the fighting which continues in Lofa County in Liberia, and Sam Bockarie, the prominent RUF leader, freely travels to Liberia. The Government of Liberia can and should play a more determining role in ridding the entire region of West Africa of rebellious activities. Liberia today stands among the world's poorest countries. Eighty per cent of the population lives in abject poverty on less than a dollar a day.”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“Investigations are under way to establish the full extent of the problem of fraudulent registrations before a new registration list is opened. We also note that since May this year, when an embargo was imposed on Liberian diamonds, there has been no official export of diamonds from Liberia; this has been confirmed by Central Bank statistics. The Government of Liberia has also expressed its readiness to establish an internationally acceptable and transparent certification regime for the export of diamonds, and we welcome that. As for the travel ban, which the Panel considers to be the most effective sanction, it appears that it is working quite well. We encourage the Government of Liberia to pursue these efforts and to comply strictly with the other measures imposed by Security Council resolution 1343 (2001).”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“Let me also welcome the members of the Panel of Experts and congratulate them on the elaborate, detailed and probing report they have submitted in accordance with the mandate given them under paragraph 19 of section B of Security Council resolution 1343 (2001). I further thank Mr. Ed Tsui of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for his report. The report of the Panel of Experts brings to the attention of the Council a mixed bag of good news and bad news from Liberia. The good news is that the Government of Liberia has taken some positive measures to implement the demands of Security Council resolution 1343 (2001). It has grounded all Liberian-registered aircraft, and the civil aviation authorities in Liberia are pursuing their efforts to identify and localize Liberian-registered aircraft.”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“Let me join my colleagues in congratulating you, Madam, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council, and in thanking your predecessor, the representative of Ireland, for the successful way in which he led the work of the Council last month. My delegation wishes also to acknowledge the presence of the Foreign Minister of Liberia, Mr. Monie R. Captan, to whom we extend a warm welcome. I wish also to thank Ambassador Mahbubani, Chairman of the sanctions Committee on Liberia, for introducing the report of the Panel of Experts on Liberia (S/2001/1015, annex) and for his most pertinent remarks.”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“We commend the decision of the Swedish Government to continue with its work on sanctions, and we hope that all efforts combined will result in the development of a fair and effective sanctions regime that will promote, in the most pragmatic and realizable way, the aims and objectives of the United Nations Charter.”
2001-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4394Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We hope that the Security Council will give due and deserved consideration to the proposed model resolution and guidelines for a future course of action. My delegation firmly believes that Security Council resolutions must be implemented by all Members of the United Nations. What we see most often is non-observance and even overt flouting of these resolutions by Member States. We are of the view that a committee entrusted with the responsibility of monitoring the implementation of all Security Council resolutions, including those relating to sanctions, would enhance the effectiveness of sanctions resolutions. The committee would report and make recommendations on how gradually to increase or decrease the pressure of sanctions on the basis of any development.”
2001-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4394Resumption1 (2001) · source
“This would provide a pragmatic and realistic answer to the questions raised by many States and concerned parties about inconsistencies and inadequacies and about the punitive side of sanctions regimes. We agree with the introductory remarks in the booklet on targeted financial sanctions that smart, or targeted, sanctions apply to only a subset of the population. We echo the observation that no targeted sanctions can achieve the desired goals in isolation. They must be considered as part of a broader, coordinated political and diplomatic strategy. We should give serious thought to the proposals contained in the two reports before the Security Council today. The Interlaken and Berlin processes deserve our commendation for taking a realistic View.”
2001-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4394Resumption1 (2001) · source
“It is no surprise that, throughout the history of sanctions regimes, very little heed has been paid to the effects of sanctions on the innocent civilians of the targeted State and on neighbouring States. It is imperative that such a negative impact be removed, or at least minimized. The only way to achieve that goal is to consider the imposition of targeted or smart sanctions regimes wherever appropriate, in the form of financial or arms embargoes or of travel and aviation- related sanctions. We believe that sanctions regimes can and must be crafted in ways that shield civilians from unnecessary harm. Indeed, the two processes address these concerns at great length. The standardization of language and terminology for use by the Security Council in all future sanctions regimes, as proposed in both booklets, is therefore most welcome.”
2001-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4394Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Firstly, sanctions should be established and applied only in accordance with the provisions of the United Nations Charter. Hence, there is a need for more explicit, unambiguous and results- oriented resolutions. Secondly, sanctions cannot be imposed on a State in perpetuity, and must be clearly targeted. There must be a sunset clause, based on either results or time frame. Thirdly, sanctions should be imposed incrementally, with a gradual ratcheting up of the pressure. Fourthly, sanctions should be reviewed and assessed regularly by the Council. Fifthly, sanctions regimes should, at all costs, avoid collateral damage, especially to innocent civilians.”
2001-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4394Resumption1 (2001) · source
“If we were to probe deeply into the reasons for their failure, we would come to the following conclusions. First, the continuing defiance of and failure to observe sanctions gradually erodes their effectiveness. Secondly, there is an absence of clear objectives and targets in the sanctions regimes. Thirdly, extraneous interpretations of sanctions regimes are made by those desirous of giving wider meaning to sanctions. Fourthly, a large number of States lack the capacity - legal, administrative and financial - to enforce sanctions. Fifthly, the economic and humanitarian costs outweigh the benefits ofthe sanctions regimes. In order for a sanctions regime to be effective and enforceable, it is important that we set realistic and achievable benchmarks.”
2001-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4394Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Since its inception, the United Nations has made use of sanctions for diverse purposes - to stop territorial aggression, restore democracy and the rule of law, promote human rights, fight terrorism and contain the proliferation of arms, among others. Until 1990, the United Nations hardly ever used sanctions to achieve the desired goals. It is only since the last decade of the twentieth century that sanctions have been frequently imposed. In the 1990s, the Security Council imposed sanctions in 12 instances, and some of them are still in effect. The question that needs to be asked is whether the sanctions regimes have really worked - whether they have achieved the desired results. In most cases, we find that they have not. Studies carried out on the success of sanctions regimes have revealed that the overall success rate has been paltry.”
2001-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4394Resumption1 (2001) · source
“My delegation greatly appreciates the work carried out by the Government of Switzerland and the Government of Germany through the Interlaken process and the Bonn-Berlin process on the important subject of sanctions. We commend their efforts, contributions and suggestions for developing and enhancing targeted sanctions regimes which form part of the paraphernalia for exercising pressure on States that act in defiance of international law. Both reports are the fruit of extensive and intensive consultations and appear to have taken on board the views of a large number of players. The reports will be a useful guidance to members of the Security Council and the Secretariat in formulating future sanctions regimes.”
2001-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4394Resumption1 (2001) · source
“With regard to the security situation, given that he has been on the ground for some time, I would like to get his own assessment as to whether he feels that there has indeed been any improvement.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“We call upon them to have in mind, above all, the interests of the Somali people and the importance to their own countries of regional peace and stability when they frame their policies vis-a-vis their neighbour. We support the proposal of considering the establishment of a Committee of Friends. But we must ensure that this does not result in a greater proliferation of initiatives which can further impede the search for a comprehensive solution. Before concluding, I would like to put a couple of questions to Mr. David Stephen. The first one relates to the flow of arms. Does he consider that, following the lifting of the arms embargo on Ethiopia and Eritrea, there has been any impact on the flow of arms into Somalia?”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“The TNG was formed last year with the blessing of the United Nations, the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and several of the other countries of the region, and we strongly condemn any other force or so-called alliance which attempts to supplant the TNG. We believe that the people of Somalia are now more willing to move away from clan-based groups; we encourage the TNG to win the confidence of more Somalis and faction leaders. However, the TNG should be fully committed and determined to achieve its goals of bringing peace, reconciliation and economic prosperity to the country. To attain those objectives, the TNG cannot afford to bring about any split within its ranks. In this process, the cooperation and collaboration of the countries of the region, in particular the neighbours of Somalia, will be of the utmost importance.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“My delegation fully supports the appeal made by others at this table to the Secretary-General to arrange for a thorough security assessment by an inter- agency team from United Nations Headquarters, so that the much-awaited peace-building mission can be deployed in the near future. We also feel that such a mission should work closely with the TNG. On the political front, we believe that the completion of the Arta process remains the most viable option for a lasting peace in Somalia. We once again call upon all the political groups in Somalia to engage in peaceful and constructive dialogue with the TNG.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“Unfortunately, in view of the negative security assessment, this has not so far been effected. My delegation believes that the security situation in Somalia, since the installation of the TNG, has improved in many ways. We note, for example, that some countries have opened up resident missions in Mogadishu, and we believe that the United Nations should consider opening an office in the country. In my delegation's view, the incidents of 14 October, almost on the eve of our deliberations here, were not coincidental and were designed to affect the credibility of the TNG.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“Past events have shown us that failed States are more prone to be a breeding ground for terrorist activities. We have even seen reports alluding to the possibility of some notorious terrorists seeking other safe havens. In that regard, we welcome the actions taken by the TNG to combat terrorism, which were announced earlier by the Prime Minister. It is thus in the interest of us all to have a strong, stable Government in Somalia, especially when the world is showing its commitment and is getting fully geared up to combat terrorism. That is an additional reason why the TNG should today be given all the assistance and help it deserves. Following the conclusion of the Arta process, the United Nations declared its intention to assist in the Somalia peace-building process with the possible deployment of a peace-building mission.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“It has so many times been said in this Chamber that post- conflict peace-building seeks to prevent the resurgence of conflict and to create the conditions necessary for a sustained peace in war-torn societies. This is extremely relevant in the case of Somalia. My delegation considers that the TNG should be given maximum support to sustain its current policies of administrative rehabilitation in the country. That will in turn enhance its ability to initiate dialogue with the other factions in the process of national reconciliation. There is another important security aspect that has become particularly significant since the 11 September incident. Paragraph 56 of the Secretary- General's report refers to the Somali-based organization Al-Itihad Al-Islamiya and to its suspected terrorist links.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“It also states that in 2000, of the $115.5 million resulting from international donor assistance, 42 per cent went to projects in the "Somaliland" and "Puntland" areas, 31 per cent went to the South and the remaining 27 per cent was spent on programmes implemented on a country-wide basis. Those facts give the impression that the efforts made by the TNG are not being given full and due recognition. Unless there is clear, genuine engagement by the international community to help the TNG in moving ahead in this perilous endeavour, we feel it will be difficult to see the results expected from the TNG. The TNG has made several calls for greater involvement by the international community in Somalia in the form of a peace-building mission.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“In accordance with the Transitional National Assembly constitution, democratic elections are scheduled for 2003. The TNG therefore needs to address the basic political problems, particularly national reconciliation, and the country's economic and development challenges, in anticipation of the elections. The humanitarian situation in Somalia continues to be very precarious: 750,000 people are today in need of assistance to cover food shortfalls stemming from past harvest failures. Furthermore, the report states that in the current year, programmes linked to the TNG received virtually no assistance from international donors.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“It is encouraging to note from the report that the TNG has begun to set up national institutions. Ministries have started to function, a judiciary is gradually coming into place, and militia members are being demobilized and reintegrated. We also find that the Transitional National Government is doing the needful to have a police system in the capital. These are all indications that the TNG is proceeding, slowly but surely, in the right direction in the reconstruction process. The progress so far achieved may not quite meet the expectations of the international community. But we need to ask ourselves whether the international community has remained sufficiently engaged to help and support the TNG, as it committed itself to doing following the conclusion of the Arta process.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“During the intervening period, we have witnessed quite a few developments in Somalia, some very positive and others not quite so positive. Since its installation, the TNG has been confronted with the enormous and daunting challenge of the political reconciliation, reconstruction and development of Somalia. We are all aware that for 10 years Somalia was devoid of any formal national institutions; the TNG inherited an extremely poor legacy, and it had to start from point zero. Today, the problems faced by Somalia and by the TNG fall mainly into two categories: achieving national reconciliation on the political front while respecting the sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity of Somalia; and achieving the socio-economic reconstruction of the country.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“My delegation would like to join you, Mr. President, and previous speakers in extending a very warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Galaydh, Prime Minister of the Transitional National Government (TNG) of Somalia, and to the other members of his delegation. We sincerely hope that today's meeting will provide an opportunity to have a thorough exchange of views on the situation in Somalia and will pave the way for a vigorous renewal of the United Nations relationship with the Transitional National Government in the larger interest and welfare of the Somali people. I also wish to thank Mr. David Stephen, the Representative of the Secretary-General, for his useful briefing this morning. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2001/963) comes at a very opportune moment, especially since the last one was issued in December of last year.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“Once again, we would like to commend the work of the international and local personnel operating in Kosovo who are helping to create conditions for substantial autonomy in fulfilment of resolution 1244 (1999).”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“The strategy put in place by UNMIK to improve the security and the quality of life of both communities in the area is being jeopardized by the parallel structures maintained by the local Kosovo Serbs, though the issue has been raised several times with the Yugoslav authorities by UNMIK. The Security Council has on various occasions expressed his concern over this issue. We reiterate our call to the Serb community in Mitrovica to participate in the UNMIK-led process to build and guarantee an autonomous safe and peaceful Kosovo. We also hope that the Yugoslav authorities will ensure that there are no parallel security and administrative structures in Mitrovica other than those administered by UNMIK. Mauritius fully supports the presidential statement, and we hope that the elections in Kosovo are held in an atmosphere free of violence.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“With the newly consolidated police and justice pillar and the several pieces of legislation enacted to regulate the possession of weapons and combat organized crime, we hope that the minorities will feel more secure in the province and that more displaced communities will return to their home. We welcome the initiative of UNMIK to take full responsibility for operating bus lines and trains, which will ensure the safe and free movement of the minority communities in the province. My delegation expresses its disappointment at the slow progress in Mitrovica. This area, which is considered as the microcosm of the problems affecting Kosovo as a whole, is still lagging behind, against all expectations of the Security Council.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“My delegation has taken note of the good progress made by UNMIK and KFOR to ensure the safe return of the minorities to their homes. We are, however, concerned that there is still the threat of violence in some parts of Kosovo. We call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint. The number of incidents involving the use of weapons, as reported by the Secretary-General in his report, is of great concern. We have noted that many people of the minority communities have been attacked by hand grenades and other light weapons. Activities of this nature should be curbed, especially during the period preceding the elections. We urge UNMIK and KFOR to pay particular attention in this regard.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“Mauritius also welcomes the initiative of the Kosovo Serb citizens to form a coalition party that has been certified to stand for the November elections, which shows the Serbs community's commitment to be part of the democratic process and to engage in constructive dialogue with their Albanian counterparts. Now that the crucial moment is near, we call on all Serbs and other minority communities to keep up the momentum that has been created and encourage them to cast their votes on 17 November. We call on the political leaders to publicly condemn violence and ethnic intolerance and to use their authority to ensure that the elections are conducted in an atmosphere of peace and free of intimidation and violence. The security of the minority communities is primordial if we want those people to return to Kosovo.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“It is therefore very opportune for the Council to have this meeting to review the situation and to give our full support to the process on the basis of resolution 1244 (1999). As the elections approach at a hasty pace, my delegation notes with satisfaction the considerable progress achieved during the past three months. The increase in the number of voters registered following the call by President Kostunica and Prime Minister Djindjic' to the Serb community to register is most welcome. My delegation notes with satisfaction the collaboration of the Yugoslav authorities with UNMIK.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“We would like to thank the Secretary-General for the very detailed report he has submitted on the work of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). We also want to thank Special Representative Hans Haekkerup for his very comprehensive and useful briefing. We are particularly pleased to note that the preparations are going on well for the elections, and we are happy to learn that there is good reason to believe that 20 per cent of the members of new Kosovo Parliament will be women. Let me seize this opportunity to reiterate my country's strong support for the efforts and the dedication of Mr. Haekkerup's team for the work they are doing in Kosovo. We have reached a very crucial stage in the run-up to elections next month.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“We support the recommendations to strengthen BONUCA in terms of both human and financial resources, so as to enable it to contribute to encouraging political dialogue and national reconciliation and to the monitoring and respect of human rights - especially under present circumstances, after the failed coup attempt - and to provide the appropriate support to the mobilization of resources for economic reconstruction. We are aware that financial implications for strengthening BONUCA's mandate will come into play, but we should not forget that hesitation on our part might lead to the aggravation of the problem in the Central African Republic. We therefore fully support the recommendation to strengthen BONUCA as well as the extension of its mandate for another year.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source
“While we agree that all necessary assistance must be provided to the country in improving its security, it is equally vital that the Government engage in a permanent and regular dialogue with the countries of the region in order to sustain peace not only in the country but also in the region through confidence- building measures. My delegation pays tribute to the United Nations Peace-building Support Office in the Central African Republic (BONUCA) for its role in strengthening peace in the Central African Republic.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source
“In this respect, the Council could recommend the appropriate United Nations agency, such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to provide the necessary framework to facilitate the supply of competent experts. This would help not only in the short term but also in training the financial and administrative cadres of the Central African Republic to efficiently shoulder their responsibilities in future. We fully concur with the observation made by the Secretary-General in his report that there is a potential risk of illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons from the region. We agree equally with his remarks on the need to address the security aspect of the Central African Republic and in particular the structuring of its defence and security forces.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source
“Economic recovery of the Central African Republic cannot hold on its own; it can be sustained only through real progress in capacity-building. Efforts should be aimed at the strengthening of democratic institutions, good governance and accountability by the Government. We also urge the Government to invest heavily in education and training. We note that the system in place in the country has not led to the optimum utilization of human resources in the administrative and financial sectors of the Government. We therefore fully support the recommendations of the Secretary-General calling for high-level experts in the field of administration and finance from the Central African Republic's international partners to assist the Government.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source
“The difficulty in paying the salaries of the military and of civil servants, combined with the social tension and insecurity, is leading not only to an exodus but to an important "brain drain". There is a need for enhanced effort by the international community to assist in the economic recovery of the country. In this respect, we appeal to all of those States that made pledges at the special donor meeting in New York in May 2000 to fulfil them. The current situation in the country also merits particular attention on the part of the Bretton Woods institutions. We are hopeful that the forthcoming meeting set for 24 September in Paris will bring concrete solutions to the macro-economic difficulties of the Central African Republic.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source
“We are very concerned that a large number of Central Africans who were directly or indirectly involved in the coup attempt have fled the country. We strongly condemn all coup attempts and believe that their perpetrators should be brought to justice. But we are equally concerned about reports of unfair treatment being given to one particular ethnic group. We call on the Government of the Central African Republic to create the necessary environment for the return of these people and for eventual reconciliation. My delegation believes that the grim economic situation prevailing in the Central African Republic is one of the root causes of the problems in that country.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source
“My delegation is very grateful to General Cisse, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his comprehensive briefing and for presenting the report of the Secretary-General on the Central African Republic. We are also thankful to Mr. Calderisi, Country Director of the World Bank, for his briefing on what the World Bank is doing to alleviate the problems of the Central African Republic. It is now almost eight months since we discussed the Central African Republic in this Chamber. It is regrettable that there has been little positive development in the situation there over that period. On the contrary, the country experienced turbulent events- an attempted coup - during the month of May, which has further aggravated its already precarious situation.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source
“In that regard, we would support the idea of holding a special Security Council summit to discuss ways and means of combating terrorism in all its forms and proportions. Like other delegations, Mauritius stands ready to cooperate with the United States and the international community to find the perpetrators of yesterday's acts and bring them to justice.”
2001-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4370 (2001) · source
“These attacks, while targeting the United States, are aimed at democracy and the free world. All of us who believe in the cardinal values of democracy stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the American people in the struggle to preserve peace and the rule of law. The perpetration of such cowardly acts clearly demonstrates that no country, no matter how prepared it may be, is immune to terrorist attacks. Yesterday's acts once again confirm that terrorism knows no bounds or boundaries. Indeed, terrorism represents a major threat to international peace and security. We believe that this issue should be addressed in a comprehensive manner, in the framework of international cooperation.”
2001-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4370 (2001) · source
“My delegation is profoundly shocked by yesterday's traumatic events, the impact and magnitude of which are yet to be felt and fully assessed. On behalf of the Government of Mauritius and its people, I wish to convey our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Government and people of the United States of America and, more particularly, to the families of the victims. We unreservedly condemn in the strongest terms the inhuman and barbaric terrorist acts that have taken the lives of thousands of innocent victims, including women and children, and which have caused considerable material damage. We are confident that the people of America will rise up to the challenges and overcome the sufferings and atrocities they have just experienced. The people of America have once again shown their exemplary resilience in such tragic circumstances.”
2001-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4370 (2001) · source
“Finally, I wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the whole staff of the Colombian Mission, and in particular the coordinator, Ambassador Franco, for their very hard work and professionalism in making the Colombian presidency a success.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“The topics discussed yesterday included simple issues such the speakers list and important ones such as the question of the transparency and accountability of the Security Council. It is indeed very important that we create a culture of learning through self-criticism in the Council, which would make our work more effective and would enhance our credibility vis-a-vis the broader membership of the United Nations. I also wish to thank you warmly, Mr. President, for the Colombian hospitality that we have enjoyed throughout August. The coffee and sweets provided by the Colombian mission helped stimulate and sweeten the deliberations in the Council. We are grateful for that.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“We also appreciate the opportunity, which the Colombian presidency provided, for a very fruitful discussion on a comprehensive approach to the problem in Afghanistan. We hope that a consensus will emerge on the necessity to address this problem in a holistic manner. The informal meeting that we had yesterday afternoon enabled Council members to be briefed on the exchange of views between some Council members and the Open-ended Working Group on the Question of Equitable Representation on and Increase in the Membership of the Security Council and Other Matters related to the Security Council, which took place on 13 June 2001. That briefing led to some very passionate discussions among members, which we hope will continue in the future.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“We now look forward to the report of the Secretary-General on ways and means by which the Council may contribute to addressing the question of the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in situations under its consideration. I also wish to commend you, Sir, for the initiative of organizing the meeting on regional approaches to conflict management in Africa, held at the Princeton Club. That meeting proved to be extremely interesting and most useful. The participation of members of academia and others allowed for an open, candid and frank discussion on the subject, which would not have been possible in this Chamber or in our own consultation room. The meeting provided us with new perspectives on approaches to conflicts in Africa, which we hope the Council will take into account in its future decisions.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“That is why we would like to place on record our appreciation to you, Sir, for holding the open debate on small arms, which followed closely the United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects. The open debate was a very good opportunity to focus our discussions on some specific aspects of the proliferation and circulation of small arms and light weapons insofar as they have an impact upon the initiatives of the Security Council in the field of conflict prevention and resolution. We are pleased that our discussions led to the adoption of a presidential statement earlier today.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“We commend you, Sir, for including in the programme of work for the month of August a number of issues that have required the continued attention of the Council. Issues pertaining to the situations in Sierra Leone, East Timor, Burundi, Kosovo, Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo were discussed, and the Council was updated on the latest situation in those countries. Indeed, my delegation favours such an approach, where the change in presidency is seen as the continuation of a process aimed at advancing the Council's action on various issues rather than as a specific, separate and isolated event. We support the idea of new approaches and new topics that can improve our working methods and enrich our deliberations.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source