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first: 2001-07-24
most recent: 2003-05-30
sittings or episodes: 63
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“I thank Sir Jeremy Greenstock for his very comprehensive briefing and for his kind words addressed to me as one of his Vice-Chairmen. As agreed in informal consultations, I intend to give the floor alternately to three members of the Council and three non-Council members, and then request the Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee to reply to the questions after every six speakers. Of course, if there are no questions we will proceed with the list of speakers. Furthermore, in View of the long list speakers, I would urge all speakers to limit their interventions to five to seven minutes. I know I can count on their understanding and cooperation.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source
“I shall now give the floor to Sir Jeremy Greenstock, Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source
“At this meeting, the Council will hear a briefing by Sir Jeremy Greenstock, Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism. I welcome the presence of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, and invite him to take the floor.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source
“Vohidov (Uzbekistan) took the seats reservedfor them at the side of the Council Chamber The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Sir Jeremy Greenstock, Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism. It is so decided. I invite Sir Jeremy Greenstock to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source
“Serbini (Brunei Darussalam), Mr. Heinbecker (Canada), Mr. Niehaus (Costa Rica), Mr. Sharma (India), Mr. Lancry (Israel), Miss Durrant (Jamaica), Mr. Motomura (Japan), Mr. Enkhsaikhan (Mongolia), Mr. Bennouna (Morocco), Mr. Clodumar (Nauru), Mr. Bhattarai (Nepal), Mr. Ahmad (Pakistan), Mr. Rivero (Peru), Mr. Stan'czyk (Poland), Mr. Seixas da Costa (Portugal), Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar), Mr. Arias (Spain) and Mr.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source
“Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Bangladesh, Belarus, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Costa Rica, India, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Mongolia, Morocco, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Spain and Uzbekistan in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. At the invitation ofthe President, Mr. Chowdhury (Bangladesh), Mr. Ling (Belarus), Mr.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source
“I have been informed that our respected colleague, Ambassador Jorge Navarrete, Permanent Representative of Mexico, is attending a Security Council meeting for the last time today before he leaves for a new assignment. On behalf of the members of the Security Council, I wish to extend our appreciation for his invaluable, albeit brief, contribution to the work of the Council. In bidding him a fond farewell, Council members and I wish him great success and fulfilment in his future endeavours. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source
“In favour: Bulgaria, Cameroon, China, Colombia, France, Guinea, Ireland, Mauritius, Mexico, Norway, Russian Federation, Singapore, Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1390 (2002). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 6.25 pm.”
2002-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4452 (2002) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2002/72, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to a vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”
2002-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4452 (2002) · source
“In favour: Bulgaria, Cameroon, China, Colombia, France, Guinea, Ireland, Mauritius, Mexico, Norway, Russian Federation, Singapore, Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1389 (2002). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6.20 pm,”
2002-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4451 (2002) · source
“Members of the Council have before them document S/200l/1195 and Add.l, which contains the text of the twelfth report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2002/68, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/2002/68) before it. IfI hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show ofhands.”
2002-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4451 (2002) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Sierra Leone, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Kamara (Sierra Leone), took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
2002-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4451 (2002) · source
“"The Security Council confirms its intention to send a mission to the two countries in February 2002." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2002/1. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6.15 pm.”
2002-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4450 (2002) · source
“"The Security Council, expressing appreciation to those Member States that have already provided voluntary contributions, calls on Member States in a position to do so to provide further support to the peace process and to alleviate the difficult humanitarian situation and, where conditions allow, help facilitate reconstruction and development in both countries, including by making contributions through the following channels: (a) United Nations Consolidated Appeals process for 2002; (b) United Nations Trust Fund to Support the Peace Process in Ethiopia-Eritrea; and, in light of paragraph 13 above, (c) United Nations Trust Fund for the Delimitation and Demarcation of the Border established pursuant to resolution 1177 (1998).”
2002-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4450 (2002) · source
“The Council encourages authorities and civil society in both Ethiopia and Eritrea to afford humane treatment, without discrimination, to each other's nationals and persons of each other's origin within their respective territories. "The Security Council, inviting the parties to make further contributions to fulfil their financial responsibilities regarding the Boundary Commission, expresses its determination to support the practical demarcation of the border. It looks forward to the forthcoming recommendations by the Secretary-General in this regard.”
2002-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4450 (2002) · source
“The Council calls on the parties once again to work with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in a spirit of compromise to settle the issue for the mutual benefit of all. "The Security Council, underlining the need for confidence-building measures, calls on the parties to release and return unconditionally and without further delay, under the auspices of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), all the remaining prisoners of war and release all other persons detained as a result of the armed conflict, in accordance with international humanitarian law and the Algiers Agreement. In this regard, the Council welcomes the repatriation yesterday of 25 Ethiopian prisoners of war from Eritrea under the auspices of the ICRC.”
2002-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4450 (2002) · source
“"The Security Council notes the information provided by Ethiopia regarding mines and calls on Ethiopia to provide UNMEE with further details on the types of mines used in the TSZ and adjacent areas, as well as more specific information on minefields already cleared by Ethiopian Armed Forces, with the view to facilitate the return to home of internally displaced persons and the forthcoming border demarcation work. "The Security Council expresses its regret that there has been no progress regarding the establishment of a direct high-altitude flight route for UNMEE between Asmara and Addis Ababa. It notes with deep concern that the current extended flight route for UNMEE between the two capitals has significant security, logistical and financial implications.”
2002-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4450 (2002) · source
“"The Security Council reiterates its call on Eritrea to disclose the number, strength and disposition of its militia and police inside the TSZ and to refrain from deployment close to the southern boundary of the TSZ, thereby facilitating mutual confidence. "The Security Council further reiterates its call on Eritrea to conclude the status-of-forces agreement with the Secretary-General. The Council notes, in this regard, that the model status-of-forces agreement, as set out in resolution 1320 (2000) of 15 December 2000, is in effect.”
2002-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4450 (2002) · source
“"The Security Council notes that UNMEE has proved allegations made in the recent past by the parties, including concerning military build-up in the TSZ and adjacent areas north of the zone, to be unfounded. The Council welcomes the recent reduction in the use of rhetoric by the parties and encourages them to continue to defuse tension and exercise greater degrees of flexibility in their approaches to the peace process. "The Security Council notes that Eritrea has begun to allow UNMEE to visit some locations in the adjacent area north of the TSZ upon 24 hours' notification and calls again on Eritrea to grant UNMEE the full freedom of movement it requires in this area to allow, in particular, for monitoring of Eritrea's redeployed forces and hence facilitate expeditious responses to any allegations, thereby facilitating mutual confidence.”
2002-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4450 (2002) · source
“The Council stresses that in accordance with article 4.15 of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (S/2000/ll83), which has the full support of the international community, the Parties have committed themselves to accepting fully the determination of the Boundary Commission. "The Security Council notes that, notwithstanding the outstanding issues, the situation in the Temporary Security Zone (TSZ) has remained calm with the considerable progress made to date under the peace process preserved. "The Security Council reiterates its strong support for the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) and calls on the parties to cooperate fully with UNMEE.”
2002-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4450 (2002) · source
“"The Security Council reaffirms the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ethiopia and Eritrea. The Council further reaffirms its strong support for the Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the Government of the State of Eritrea and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, signed in Algiers on 12 December 2000 (S/2000/1183), and the preceding Agreement of Cessation of Hostilities (8/2000/601), signed in Algiers on 18 June 2000 (hereafter referred to collectively as the Algiers Agreements). The Council reaffirms its unwavering commitment to contribute to the completion of the peace process. "The Security Council looks forward to the border delimitation determination by the Boundary Commission, which is final and binding.”
2002-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4450 (2002) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2001/ll94, which contains the text of the progress report of the Secretary-General on Ethiopia and Eritrea. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council, recalling all previous resolutions and statements of its President regarding the situation in Ethiopia and Eritrea, welcomes the Secretary-General's progress report of 13 December 2001 (S/2001/ll94).”
2002-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4450 (2002) · source
“Infavoar: Bulgaria, Cameroon, China, Colombia, France, Guinea, Ireland, Mauritius, Mexico, Norway, Russian Federation, Singapore, Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1388 (2002). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 1 pm.”
2002-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4449 (2002) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2002/54, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”
2002-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4449 (2002) · source
“It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/2002/53) before it. IfI hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show ofhands. Infavoar: Bulgaria, Cameroon, China, Colombia, France, Guinea, Ireland, Mauritius, Mexico, Norway, Russian Federation, Singapore, Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1387 (2002). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.55 pm.”
2002-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4448 (2002) · source
“The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2002/53, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should like also to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: S/2001/1301, which contains the text of a letter dated 28 December 2001 from the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to the President of the Security Council; and S/2002/29, which contains the text of a letter dated 7 January 2002 from Croatia to the President of the Security Council.”
2002-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4448 (2002) · source
“The situation in Croatia Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission of Observers in Prevlaka (8/2002/1) The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Croatia, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Simonovic' (Croatia) took a seat at the Council table.”
2002-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4448 (2002) · source
“Expression of thanks to the retiring President The President: Equally, I take this opportunity to pay tribute on behalf of the Council to His Excellency Mr. Moctar Ouane, Permanent Representative of Mali to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of December 2001. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Ouane for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2002-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4448 (2002) · source
“As this is the first public meeting of the Security Council this year, I should like to extend my very warm wishes for a fruitful new year to all members of the Council and of the Secretariat. On behalf of the Council, I welcome the new members of the Council: Bulgaria, Cameroon, Guinea, Mexico and the Syrian Arab Republic. We all look forward with confidence to their participation in the work of the Council. We are convinced that their experience and wisdom will be of invaluable assistance in the discharge of the Council's enormous responsibilities. I take this opportunity also to express the Council's deep gratitude to the outgoing members - Bangladesh, Jamaica, Mali, Tunisia and Ukraine - for their important contribution to the business of the Council.”
2002-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4448 (2002) · source
“My delegation expresses its full support for the technical mission and looks forward to a programme of action that would translate the window of opportunity into concrete measures.”
2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4444 (2001) · source
“With regard to the humanitarian situation, my delegation is seriously concerned about the gravity of this problem, with the number of internally displaced persons having reached 4.1 million in Angola. For my delegation, it is very clear that UNITA is mainly responsible for this situation. We welcome the enormous efforts of the Government of Angola to alleviate the plight of internally displaced persons. Mauritius joins the others in the call for the international community to help improve the humanitarian situation in Angola, with special assistance to the internally displaced persons. As mentioned by Ambassador Gambari, the technical mission of the Secretariat will be dispatched shortly to Angola to undertake discussions with the Angolan authorities on the engagement of the United Nations on a number of issues.”
2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4444 (2001) · source
“We are convinced that there is no military solution to the conflict and that the Lusaka Protocol provides the basis for its resolution. It is most unfortunate that UNITA refuses to abide by the provisions of the Lusaka Protocol. Instead, UNITA continues on the path of violence. Over recent months, several terrorist acts have been committed by UNITA. The people of Angola have suffered for too long, and they cannot stand it any longer. The Council must, in the light of the mission of the Special Adviser, take the appropriate measures to address the situation. We note from Ambassador Gambari's briefing that there is a convergence of opinion that the United Nations should play a more proactive role. Such an opportunity must be seized to make progress in the peace process.”
2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4444 (2001) · source
“We thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting in order to take stock of the outcome of the mission of Ambassador Gambari, Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser of the Secretary-General. My delegation also thanks Ambassador Gambari for his very comprehensive briefing this morning. We note from Ambassador Gambari's briefing that the Government of Angola is fully committed to achieving national reconciliation. Likewise, we welcome the willingness of civil society and the churches to participate in the peace process. Mauritius believes firmly that the Government, civil society and the churches must be encouraged in their efforts towards national reconciliation. The conflict in Angola has been dragging on for almost a quarter of a century now.”
2001-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4444 (2001) · source
“Finally, I should like to express the serious concern of my delegation at the delay in the establishment of the Special Court for Sierra Leone. Despite the various appeals made by the Secretary- General, this project is still facing severe financial difficulties. The lesson that the Council should learn from this is not to rely on trust funds for this kind of project, which is far too important in the peace- building process and in ensuring respect for the basic rights of individuals. We appeal to the donor community to provide the necessary support so that the Special Court can start and complete its work as soon as possible, especially now that the country is engaged in the process of elections, which, hopefully, will lead to a more stable and representative government in the country.”
2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source
“Today's meeting is most opportune, as it allows the Council to reflect on the issues affecting the West African subregion. A few weeks from now the heads of State of the Mano River Union will meet at the summit level to discuss the situation in the subregion. We welcome this initiative, which should be aimed at building confidence among the leaders of the region. We believe that the Council should send a strong message of encouragement to the leaders and express its full support for their efforts to find a lasting solution to the problems of West Africa. We also commend the work undertaken by the civil society in the region, particularly the Mano River Women's Peace Network, whose contribution to reducing tensions and building confidence has been extremely significant.”
2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source
“As calm returns to Sierra Leone, efforts should be undertaken to encourage and facilitate the return of the refugees to that country. Adequate assistance should also be provided to Sierra Leone and to Guinea for the effective reintegration and settlement of the internally displaced persons in those countries. We commend the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the World Food Programme and other humanitarian organizations for their efforts in providing assistance to refugees and to internally displaced persons. We wish to urge the humanitarian organizations to ensure better coordination with a View to sustaining the provision of humanitarian aid, which the refugees will continue to require for some time.”
2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source
“We welcome the decision of the Secretary- General to establish a United Nations Office for West Africa in Dakar, which would aim at improving the reporting and policy development capacity of the United Nations as well as enhance collaboration and coordination with ECOWAS in the areas of conflict prevention and resolution and of peace-building. This is a step in the right direction - a step that will promote an integrated subregional approach to the issue of peace and security in West Africa. We encourage the United Nations Office to work together with ECOWAS, with a view to playing an active role in the field of preventive diplomacy. The humanitarian situation resulting from conflicts in West Africa remains a cause of major concern.”
2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source
“Adequate and sustained funding should be provided for job training, job creation, counselling and rehabilitation of all ex-combatants in the subregion. Unless this is done, the danger of a relapse into rebel activities cannot be excluded. It is therefore a matter of serious concern to my delegation that the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme in Sierra Leone is facing a serious lack of funding. We call on the donor community to continue to assist the programme, which represents a Vital step in bringing about peace and stability.”
2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source
“The proliferation of small arms, despite the arms embargoes imposed on some countries of the region, has helped fuel conflicts by armed militia groups throughout the subregion. Technical as well as financial assistance should be made available to ECOWAS, with a View to strengthening its capacity to monitor and curb the flow of arms, especially to non- State actors in the region. We also commend the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) for the important work it is doing in Sierra Leone. However, for lasting peace to return to the West African subregion, it is imperative that the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme be completed at the earliest possible time. The reintegration of ex-combatants into civil society should feature as a priority in any peace plan.”
2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source
“A particular characteristic of conflict, wherever it occurs, is the setting in motion of a spiral of instability affecting a whole region. West Africa is no exception to this rule. We commend the role played by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in addressing the conflict situation in West Africa. We welcome the efforts of ECOWAS in the establishment of early warning centres, and we urge the international community to provide assistance for the full operation of these centres. It is our hope that the early warning system will act as a deterrent and will enable both ECOWAS and the international community to take the necessary measures to prevent conflicts before they take on wide proportions. ECOWAS must also be supported in the implementation of its moratorium on small arms and light weapons.”
2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source
“The inability of the Governments to create jobs and opportunities for youth due to poor economic conditions and abject poverty has been a major factor in contributing to instability in many of those countries. It is therefore imperative that the international community assist these countries in restructuring their economies and in the creation of gainful employment. Economic and developmental stagnation in several countries has resulted directly from the civil conflicts. Civil wars in Sierra Leone and Liberia have caused widespread destruction of their economic, physical and social infrastructures. The problem is compounded by the movement of several thousand civilians who have had to seek refuge in neighbouring Guinea, with the effect of exacerbating the already fragile economic conditions of that country.”
2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source
“The report highlighted the need for building institutional capacity, promoting inclusive political processes and popular participation, the decentralization of the judiciary and the strengthening of the rule of law and respect for human rights. It is important that efforts be undertaken to improve governance practices in several countries in West Africa. We believe that international assistance and support are crucial to achieving this end. It is equally important, in my delegation's View, for the international community to invest in capacity- building. Because of the protracted conflicts, many of the countries lack qualified human resources and policy tools to respond to the challenges they encounter both at national and international levels.”
2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source
“The inter-agency mission that Visited West Africa in March this year recommended in its report a regional strategy to deal with the problems and to find ways to mobilize international support and assistance for the economic and social development of the subregion. The report has confirmed beyond any doubt that conflicts in West Africa should be addressed in an integrated manner. The priority now should be to elaborate the necessary strategies to implement those recommendations in a time-bound manner. In addressing the issues facing West Africa, the inter-agency mission to West Africa has identified weak governance as a major cause of the problems throughout the subregion.”
2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source
“First of all, let me thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important public meeting on West Africa. Allow me also to thank Mr. Ibrahima Fall, Assistant Secretary-General, for his extremely comprehensive and very useful briefing on the situation in West Africa. The unstable and precarious situation prevailing in West Africa as a result of the protracted conflicts in the region remains a matter of serious concern to my delegation. The ramifications of these conflicts, which are strictly of a political nature, have adversely affected both the economic and social lives of the entire population of the West Africa subregion. Given the interlinkages and spillover effects of the conflicts, it has become a sine qua non condition to address the issue on a regional basis.”
2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source
“We sincerely hope that the United Nations and the Security Council this evening will be able to show the same leadership as we consider the issue of the Middle East and the question of Palestine.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4438 (2001) · source
“It is beyond anyone's comprehension that, while the Security Council considers such issues as the prevention of armed conflict and the protection of civilians in armed conflict, it is at the same time prevented from taking action to protect civilians in the Middle East, who are already subject to gross injustice by the occupying Power. There should be no double standards from this Council. This afternoon, when Council members were briefed by Ambassador Lakhdar Brahimi on his engagement in the search for a solution to the problem of setting up a provisional Government in Kabul, his achievement was referred to as a case of classic success of United Nations leadership.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4438 (2001) · source
“The stalemate and chaos on the ground only strengthen our conviction that, had the Council agreed to deploy such an observer force, the situation would not be as it is today. It is imperative that the political leaders return without further delay and without preconditions to the negotiating table and devise means for the unconditional implementation of the recommendations of the Mitchell report. That report, which has been accepted by both sides, remains the only viable option for laying the groundwork for the resumption of the peace process. Mauritius unequivocally condemns all acts of terrorism, violence and targeted assassinations, which have claimed an untold number of civilian victims.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4438 (2001) · source
“It is therefore incumbent upon the United Nations to take the lead and a proactive approach in stemming the violence. Mauritius supports the Arab Group-Tunisian draft resolution, which demands the immediate cessation of all acts of violence, while calling for the implementation of the recommendations of the Mitchell report and the resumption of negotiations between the two sides. It is also imperative that a monitoring mechanism be established that would help the two parties implement the recommendations of the Mitchell report and address the issue of the safety of Palestinian civilians. We will all recall that, since November last year, the non-aligned caucus of the Security Council has relentlessly undertaken efforts to move the Council to establish a United Nations observer force to provide protection to the people in the Middle East.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4438 (2001) · source
“We see great wisdom in the statement made today by the Belgian Foreign Minister that Chairman Arafat and the Palestinian Authority are the only addresses that Israel needs as a partner for peace. We also welcome the position of the United States that it will continue to work with the Palestinian leadership, and we would request all sponsors and facilitators of the peace process to remain actively engaged with a view to narrowing the differences between the two sides. All the same, we should acknowledge the fact that despite all their efforts, the protagonists on the ground have not been successful in stopping the cycle of Violence. The situation in the Middle East is ablaze and none of the protagonists seems to be capable of putting out the fire.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4438 (2001) · source
“We have now come to a most frightening and dangerous stage in the Middle East crisis, with the announcement by the Israeli Government that it has severed all ties with the Palestinian leadership; to make matters worse, it has put the Palestinian leader almost in a state of siege. We totally reject any attempt to sideline Chairman Arafat, who remains the only viable Palestinian interlocutor and partner for peace. We are relieved that the rest of the world has reacted promptly to the decision announced by the Israeli Government. Let us all make no mistake: any move to undermine Chairman Arafat will bring more chaos to the region and the resurgence and possible legitimization of militant extremist groups which have only contributed to the derailing and undermining of the peace process.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4438 (2001) · source