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Kuchinsky

lines on the record: 484
first: 2001-04-05
most recent: 2006-05-30
sittings or episodes: 68
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“I therefore welcome the efforts of the Committee to address this concern by holding a meeting on 15 May with the representatives of specialized agencies dealing with those specific issues. In fact, we have to deprive terrorists of all the means necessary to carry out their activities. In that connection, I would like to bring another issue to the Council's attention, namely, the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, which has already been mentioned by the representative of Mexico. Much has been done on the global level to combat such illegal activity, which is directly linked to drug trafficking, transnational organized crime and terrorism.”
2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source
“The Council's meeting on 6 March with representatives of such organizations demonstrated the great potential that exists in this sphere. We welcome the idea of holding yet another meeting this October at the headquarters of the Organization of American States. A regular exchange of opinions and information between representatives of organizations at different forums will definitely benefit the global anti-terrorist struggle. Terrorists are using new and sophisticated means to commit their hideous acts. One can imagine the consequences if they were to get hold of weapons of mass destruction - whether nuclear, chemical or biological. Ukraine agrees with the several delegations that have mentioned that the problem of the non- proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and related technologies requires special priority.”
2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source
“The delegation of Ukraine greatly appreciates the efforts of the Committee to achieve maximum efficiency, transparency and cooperation with all Member States, including through the communication by the Committee of regular information on its activities. In our view, it would also be worthwhile to consider the CTC's conducting, with the participation of its highly qualified experts, a meeting with Member States to discuss the difficulties or problems most often encountered in the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001), as reflected in the national reports submitted to the Committee. Among the achievements of the Committee outlined by its Chairman, I would like to underline its endeavours to provide all possible assistance to the multinational antiterrorist coalition by strengthening the capacities of regional organizations and groups.”
2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source
“The Council has set up the necessary framework for a global response to international terrorism and the strengthening of the potential of the international anti- terrorism coalition. It is now important that the capacity of each nation's legislation and executive machinery be improved so as to achieve tangible results in fighting this scourge. Every Government has the responsibility of analysing anti-terrorism capabilities and identifying areas for improvement. Every State must ensure full and consistent implementation of all relevant Security Council resolutions and international treaties. The CTC has established a constructive dialogue with Member States in the sphere of developing their national legislation and combating terrorist financing.”
2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source
“I would like at the outset to thank the delegation of Spain for organizing today's debate and providing an opportunity for my Government to present its views on this subject, which is of particular importance to all of us. I would like to express our gratitude to you, Mr. President, in your capacity as the Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), for a very informative briefing on the activities of the Committee and for sharing with us your plans for future work. The issue of combating terrorism remains a top priority on the agenda of the international community and of this Organization. As the major threat to international peace and security requires sustained, long-term and global action, the Security Council continues to play the central role in facilitating cooperation between Governments to fight terrorism.”
2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source
“Security, good governance and reconstruction are the most critical problems confronting Afghanistan. The Government of Ukraine expresses its readiness for efficient collaboration with the United Nations, as well as at the bilateral level, with the Transitional Administration, to achieve the goals outlined by the Bonn Agreement, the Security Council and United Nations bodies and agencies.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Ukraine supports full implementation of the Afghan national drug strategy and the Paris Pact proposed by the United Nations during the conference on drug routes from Afghanistan held at the initiative of the French. Undoubtedly, the success of the Afghan Administration in combating drugs is dependent on the success of the peace process as a whole. The only way to remove the drug dependence of drug crop farmers is by providing them with alternative livelihoods, with skills to engage in other economic activities and with markets where they can sell their output. In that connection, Ukraine supports proposals to develop, under the aegis of the United Nations, an international strategy of complex counteraction against narcotic drugs originating in Afghanistan.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Moreover, organized crime and illicit trafficking in and abuse of drugs and psychotropic substances are becoming the most serious threats to economic prosperity and political stability in many countries of the world. The link between narcotic drug trafficking and other serious phenomena such as terrorism, money-laundering and smuggling should not be ignored. It is evident that no individual State can address those challenges alone. They can be addressed only through concerted, coordinated and effective action by the international community as a whole. The further strengthening of the role of the United Nations, as a powerful instrument in developing international cooperation to combat narcotic drug threats, is extremely important and necessary.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“In that regard, in our view, special priority should also be given to another important part of security sector reform: the implementation of the process of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) announced by President Karzai, which is expected to begin in the coming weeks. We commend the leading role of the United Nations, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada in providing necessary contributions for the development and implementation of the DDR programmes. One of the most alarming factors creating insecurity and dangerous challenges to the institution- building efforts and to the rule of law in Afghanistan is the narcotics threat.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Ukraine is seriously concerned by the escalation of subversive and terrorist activities and strongly condemns all acts of violence and intimidation directed against United Nations and humanitarian personnel. I extend our sincere sympathy for those killed in the attacks and express our condolences to the bereaved families. The Afghan Transitional Administration, with the support of the United Nations, should take urgent measures to improve the security situation, which remains the only condition for allowing the re-establishment of the rule of law, ensuring the protection of human rights, promoting reconstruction efforts and facilitating the success of the complex political processes.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We also pledge our support for President Karzai's efforts aimed at promoting national reconciliation, establishing new army and law enforcement structures and rehabilitating the national economy. At the same time, we remain deeply concerned over the difficulties still confronting the country, particularly in the field of internal security. Positive developments such as the public consultations in the constitution-making process, the latest decision by the National Security Council to remit all customs receipts to the central Government, progress towards the national census and judicial and administrative reforms could be undermined by the lack of security and by the continued unwillingness of local chiefs to disarm and to submit to the central Government.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“I reiterate the full readiness of my Government to extend to them all possible support and assistance in their complicated work. The normalization of the situation in Afghanistan and Afghanistan's reintegration into the community of nations as a united, sovereign, stable, predictable and peaceful State living in harmony with its neighbours are essential prerequisites for regional stability and security. Ukraine welcomes the progress made since the Bonn Agreement and the commitment of the Afghan Transitional Administration to set clear priorities for the recovery and reconstruction of the country and to prepare for holding general elections in mid-2004.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“I would like, first of all, to congratulate you, Sir, in your capacity as President of the Security Council for the month of June. Let me also express our sincere compliments to your predecessor, Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan, for his excellent leadership of the Council during the month of May. I wish to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to you, Mr. President, for organizing this public debate. My delegation expresses its gratitude to Under-Secretary-General Jean-Marie Guehenno, and to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna and Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Mr. Antonio Maria Costa, for their comprehensive, substantive and timely reports on the issue.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We believe that the conclusion of this and many other conferences will further deepen and contribute to our struggle against terrorism and deepen regional interaction aimed at combating terrorism, organized crime, illegal immigration and other threats. I will not focus on our national reports, which were submitted to the Committee, but let me stress one point. With the entry into force for Ukraine of the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism in January this year, my country has become a party to all universal conventions and protocols on international terrorism. Finally, I should like to express our gratitude to the Committee and to Ambassador Greenstock for his outstanding contribution to its work. I also wish that important body and its new Bureau every success in their future work.”
2003-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4710 (2003) · source
“Today, the main task for Ukraine is to implement effectively its new anti-money-laundering legislation in order to eradicate any kind of possible support for terrorism. In our view, the exchange of information and sustained interaction between States, first of all on the regional level, has great potential for strengthening the global anti-terrorism coalition. In this context, various international conferences, forums and symposia greatly help to facilitate inter-State cooperation. One such international conference, of the Central and Eastern European States' experts on illegal immigration, was recently held in Kiev. It worked out a set of proposals for an international strategy to limit the spread of terrorism by strengthening immigration regimes.”
2003-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4710 (2003) · source
“In this regard, the high requirements of the Financial Action Task Force, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund represent a strong contribution to the consolidation of the efforts of the world community to prevent and rebuff these socially dangerous phenomena. The Government of Ukraine fully supports the international measures in this sphere, demonstrating its openness and readiness for cooperation. Paramount attention is being paid to the establishment of a comprehensive national system of combating money- laundering and terrorism financing. Most recently, the Ukrainian Parliament adopted a set of laws on the prevention of and counteraction to the legalization of the proceeds from crime. The Government has approved a programme of counteraction to the legalization of proceeds from crime for 2003.”
2003-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4710 (2003) · source
“Recent developments in the world have underlined the importance of strengthening the regime of non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, their means of delivery and related technologies. The delegation of Ukraine welcomes the fact that these issues were underlined in the recently adopted ministerial declaration of the Security Council. We consider it to be an important step towards ensuring the universality of all our endeavours in these directions. As terrorism is a threat of a complex character, the issue of combating the legalization of proceeds from crime - which constitute one of the major sources of terrorism financing - has become especially vital.”
2003-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4710 (2003) · source
“I should like also to express the full support of Ukraine for the efforts of the Committee to help countries to improve their counter- terrorism capabilities, specifically by developing the directory of sources of advice and expertise in the areas covered by resolution 1373 (2001). However, this is only one part of the complex task confronting the Organization in its multifaceted undertaking. Others include addressing such global afflictions as arms smuggling, drug production and trafficking, and money-laundering. Every effort should be exerted to eliminate hatred and ethnic and religious intolerance, which continue to constitute a breeding ground for numerous conflicts.”
2003-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4710 (2003) · source
“After the events of 11 September 2001, the outbursts of terror in Moscow, Bali, Mombasa and Bogota reminded us that the problem of terrorism requires sustained, long-term and global action. In our view, the Security Council should continue to play a central role in promoting cooperation between Governments in the fight against terrorism, as was reiterated in the recently adopted ministerial declaration of the Council. The Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), for its part, is making an extremely important practical contribution to the strengthening of anti-terrorism capabilities at the national, regional and global levels. We are pleased that the CTC has established constructive dialogue with Member States, first of all, in the spheres of strengthening national legislations and of combating terrorism financing.”
2003-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4710 (2003) · source
“I should like first of all to thank the German presidency for organizing today's meeting. I wish to extend our gratitude to the delegation of France for its important initiative of holding the ministerial meeting on this issue last month, which in fact gave new impetus to our common endeavours. Despite the fact that the world's attention is focused today on the Iraqi issue, the question of combating terrorism remains a top priority on the international agenda. Moreover, under the present circumstances, it is of critical importance to take further steps towards achieving the unity and coherence of the global anti-terrorism coalition. Terrorism continues to be a major threat to international peace and security.”
2003-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4710 (2003) · source
“As long as there is the slightest hope for a peaceful settlement, we should exert our utmost efforts to achieve it. Ukraine, on its part, is ready to make a further practical contribution to the international efforts aimed at achieving a successful settlement of the Iraqi crisis and at ensuring international security. As the world is pinning its hopes on the United Nations and the Security Council in making the decision, we have to weigh all the pros and cons and consider what lies ahead not only in the forthcoming weeks and months, but years. We must make sure that our decision is guided by wisdom and responsibility. War is the last and worst resort, and I cannot but agree with one of the speakers who said here earlier that war is always the sanction of failure. What the world needs most today is peace.”
2003-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709 (2003) · source
“The Security Council has a common stand on the issue of the elimination of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Ukraine's position has been unequivocally aimed at achieving the disarmament of Iraq in the most effective way possible, while ensuring at all times that this goal is achieved at the lowest cost in terms of human suffering. Under the present circumstances, it is critical to make further steps towards achieving the unity of the Security Council on this issue without undermining the ongoing battle against international terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. We are entering a crucial stage in the consideration of the Iraqi issue. The Ukrainian delegation believes that the option of a political and diplomatic solution has not been fully exhausted and that it can still provide effective results.”
2003-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709 (2003) · source
“We consider the inspection and monitoring mechanisms to be the best way to detect, destroy and verify the elimination of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. It is perfectly clear that the work of UNMOVIC and the IAEA can be effective only with full cooperation in good faith on the part of Iraq. We call upon the Iraqi authorities to translate concretely and urgently their declared commitments into active cooperation and collaboration with the inspection process, as provided for in resolution 1441 (2002). We urge Iraq to adopt a more proactive approach, to make further explanations and clarifications on the issues raised by the Executive Chairman of UNMOVIC, the Director General of IAEA and the United States Secretary of State and, ultimately, to disarm in compliance with the Security Council's resolutions.”
2003-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709 (2003) · source
“Ukraine welcomes the outcome of the inspections and the report presented to the Council on 14 February by the Executive Chairman of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and by the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as well as the move by the United States to provide the United Nations with additional information. It is imperative that the United Nations inspectors continue their work so as to be able to clarify the unresolved questions of the disarmament of Iraq. The questions still remain. I would like to express to Mr. Hans Blix and Mr. Mohamed ElBaradei Ukraine's confidence in their mission and our full support. We have already demonstrated it through the work of the Ukrainian experts in UNMOVIC.”
2003-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709 (2003) · source
“On behalf of the Ukrainian delegation, I wish to join those who believe that the right people, gathered today in the Security Council, will find the right solution to the critical issue on our agenda, and I express, Mr. President, our full support for your strenuous efforts to lead the Council towards that goal. Ukraine is extremely concerned about the situation around Iraq. We understand that there may exist serious grounds for suspecting Iraq of concealing its weapons of mass destruction. The position of Ukraine is well known and clear: Iraq must fulfil all its obligations under respective Security Council resolutions, resolution 1441 (2002) included.”
2003-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709 (2003) · source
“We are pleased to see you, Sir, presiding over the Security Council. Today's meeting provides a unique opportunity to hear the views of numerous delegations on the most burning issue of the day. More than half a century ago, speaking about the efforts to achieve peace, Sir Winston Churchill said: "Vast and fearsome as the human scene has become, personal contact of the right people, in the right places, at the right time, may yet have a potent and valuable part to play in the cause of peace which is in our hearts". A few days ago, thousands of people gathered here as a vast and fearsome ocean at the United Nations, calling it the right place for the right and adequate decision to be taken in order to preserve the peace.”
2003-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709 (2003) · source
“Such children should be offered new experiences that will change their identity from that of soldiers. Education and training remain fundamental to that end. In our view, more attention should also be given to greater involvement by women in peacekeeping missions. We believe that that would help to enhance the capacity of missions in terms of protecting girl children and dealing with gender- sensitive aspects. Finally, I wish to stress that the Secretary- General's report sets out an important agenda and a basis for future work by the Council and by other United Nations bodies. Ukraine looks forward to further progress in that direction and is prepared to contribute specifically to the subsequent consideration of the issue of children and armed conflict.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“In that regard, it is important to continue to include observations concerning the protection of children in reports to the Security Council on specific conflict situations. When designing peacekeeping operations, the Security Council, in our view, should make every effort to protect both children and their supportive environment: schools, hospitals, health centres and religious institutions. Ukraine strongly endorses the concept of children and their protective and nurturing institutions being considered as zones of peace. It is important also to focus on children in post-conflict reconciliation programmes. There is an urgent need for the international community to support programmes, including advocacy and social services, for the demobilization of child soldiers and their reintegration into the community.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Despite the progress achieved so far, much remains to be done to ensure the effective protection and rehabilitation of children in times of war. We should not forget the alarming fact that during the last decade of the past century the world lost some 2 million of its youngest lives as a direct result of armed conflicts. Another 6 million were injured, and over more than 10 million were traumatized. Today, more than 20 million children have been displaced within or outside their countries due to war. Every month, nearly 800 children are killed or crippled by landmines. There is no doubt that the effective monitoring of adherence to the provisions of international law and the consequent obligations, as well as to the commitments pledged by parties to conflict, are essential actions for ensuring the protection of children and their rights.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Otunnu, and his Office aimed at creating, in cooperation with the Secretariat and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), guidelines for United Nations peacekeeping personnel to ensure that children's rights and needs are given proper attention and response during the peacemaking process. Peacekeeping missions have a crucial role to play in providing protection to children. In order to implement this particular dimension of their mandate, a child protection adviser should be responsible for coordinating activities to ensure the protection and welfare of children. We are especially appreciative of the fact that the first advisers of this kind have already been deployed in Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and, recently, in Angola.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“In our view, the publication of this list is yet another important step forward in our efforts to put an end to the impunity of those who disregard the rights of war-affected children. But it may not be enough just to condemn or prohibit the recruitment of children. We need to ask ourselves: why do children join armies? If we are to prevent children from participating in the fighting, we need to understand specifically the causes that force children to become soldiers. Ukraine welcomes the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Mr.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The entry into force of two international instruments - the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict and the Rome Statue of the International Criminal Court (ICC) - which qualify crimes against children as war crimes, has become a milestone in strengthening and developing worldwide standards for the protection of children. I would like to express appreciation to the Secretary-General for his report on this issue (S/2002/ 1299). For the first time, the report contains a list of parties to conflicts that continue to recruit and use children. Some 300,000 boys and girls are currently being exploited as child soldiers around the world.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Various references to this issue have been made in a large number of other Security Council resolutions, presidential statements, briefings and open debates. All this testifies to the Council's involvement in this important matter and to the fact that the protection of children is a priority concern in the area of peace and security. We are pleased with the considerable progress made lately in the field of protection of children affected by armed conflict.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“I would like to begin, Sir, by expressing appreciation for the manner in which you are presiding over the work of the Security Council and by taking this opportunity to welcome you as the Permanent Representative of France. I am confident that your profound experience and excellent diplomatic skills will contribute greatly to the Council's activities and to the United Nations as a whole. Let me also thank you and the delegation of France for convening this important meeting. Ukraine believes that the practice of holding Security Council open debates on children and armed conflict is a clear manifestation of the great significance of this issue. Security Council resolutions 1261 (1999), 1314 (2000) and 1379 (2001) became a strong basis for advocacy on behalf of war-affected children.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“In conclusion, let me emphasize that UNMISET has succeeded so far in the fulfilment of its mandate and I should like to reiterate Ukraine's continued support for the strenuous efforts of the United Nations and UNMISET in Timor-Leste, as well as Ukraine's readiness to provide all necessary assistance.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We urge both Timor-Leste and Indonesia to cooperate closely in bringing to justice all violators of human rights. As a member of the Security Council, Ukraine took part in the history-making United Nations mission to East Timor in November 2000. My country is proud to have taken an active part in the international nation- building efforts there. We have contributed a number of officers to the UNMISET civilian police component since its inception, thus assisting in the establishment of an effective Timorese Police Service and promoting its capability.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The resolution of the refugee problem remains another crucial issue and a prerequisite to ensuring stability in the country. We welcome the efforts of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration to help refugees to return to Timor-Leste by the end of this year, hopefully. The complete return of refugees from West Timor should remain a firm priority in order to guarantee security on both sides of the border. We stress the need to preserve the refugee status of the Timorese who, under certain circumstances, may stay in West Timor after December 2002. The issue of the accountability of those responsible for serious crimes committed in 1999 continues to represent a serious concern for the international community.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646Resumption1 (2002) · source
“One of the sensitive points of the State-building strategy for Timor-Leste is the administrative and governmental system. Building Timorese public services remains one of the most difficult aspects of UNMISET's mandate. There is still a grave shortage of qualified and experienced Timorese across all areas of government activity, particularly in the justice sector. In this regard, we welcome UNMISET's civilian support programme of advisers aimed at promoting a broad-based, self-sustaining and self-reliant administration of Timor Leste. In our view, international advisers should continue to assist to ensure that capacity-building can be maintained by Timorese nationals and their institutions with minimal external support.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The United Nations relief, rehabilitation and development programmes in Timor-Leste have managed to make progress in rebuilding various components of the country's infrastructure. Significant progress has been made in the rehabilitation of physical and social infrastructure and in the provision of social services, especially in health and education. We believe that continued international support is needed for the strengthening of the capacity of national institutions. We welcome, in this regard, the support being provided to the Government of Timor-Leste by Indonesia, Australia and other countries. Despite the considerable efforts made over the past six months, a number of critical elements of the State remain fragile.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646Resumption1 (2002) · source
“On 27 September 2002, Timor-Leste was admitted as the l9lst State Member of the United Nations. We believe that all this also reflects the results of the work done by the United Nations, and specifically by the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET), led by Ambassador Kamalesh Sharma. Security Council resolution 1410 (2002), which established UNMISET, marked the launching of a new phase of partnership between the United Nations and Timor-Leste, in which steadfast cooperation and support in many critical areas has brought tangible results. UNMISET and the United Nations relief agencies have helped the country to achieve steady progress for the past sixth months in restoring essential services and in reaching its development targets.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646Resumption1 (2002) · source
“I wish to express our gratitude and appreciation to your delegation, Sir, for convening this important meeting. As Ukraine's principled position on Timor-Leste has already been stated in the Council on numerous occasions, I shall confine myself to making a few short remarks in connection with today's discussion. We are happy to ascertain that the Government of Timor-Leste has already taken office and that its national institutions have assumed responsibility for the management of its affairs. The Parliament has adopted its first pieces of legislation on a number of important issues. The country has become a member of the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank and the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries. It has established diplomatic relations with nearly all States members of the Association of South-East Asian Nations.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646Resumption1 (2002) · source
“At the same time, a wide range of urgent tasks in the security, political, economic and humanitarian spheres, I believe, require more than his prompt reaction. They demand further increased attention on the part of the Security Council and appropriate coordinated support from the international community. I wish to conclude by reaffirming Ukraine's strong commitment to the stabilization processes in the province and our readiness to continue our participation in the international activities there.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“We would also like to endorse the relevant position of the European Union and urge all Kosovo authorities to work closely with UNMIK and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to improve the inter-ethnic climate, as well as the conditions for sustainable returns. In our view, active cooperation of UNMIK with Belgrade authorities, as well as the implementation of new initiatives, undertaken by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Michael Steiner, together with Kosovo leaders, will definitely bring tangible results. An old proverb says that: "Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it". The result-oriented efforts of the Special Representative leave us with the impression that the Kosovo weather could be changed.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“Cutileiro's final conclusions will soon appear in his report. Nevertheless, the problem still remains. Despite intense international efforts to improve security conditions, Kosovo Serbs and other non-Albanians living in mixed ethnicity areas still fear violent intimidation. During the month of October there have been occasional flare-ups of ethnic-related violence throughout the whole region. Let me once again stress that Ukraine strongly condemns outbursts of all kinds of violence in Kosovo and calls on UNMIK and KFOR to continue their resolute actions to stop this dangerous trend.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“Apathy is a younger sister of a fatality. The murder of the president of the municipal assembly and two other individuals in Suva Reka, a mob attack on a group of Serb prisoners, together with a number of further security incidents, have demonstrated that UNMIK and KFOR cannot weaken their efforts to eliminate an ideology of political and ethnic intolerance in the province. It was reported in the media that during the visit to Kosovo the Special Envoy of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights for Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, Mr. Jose Cutileiro, acknowledged no improvement in the status of human rights in the region. He particularly referred to the slow process of minority returns. Of course, the press is not the most reliable source of information on such delicate issues as Kosovo. I hope that Mr.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“In our view, the people of Kosovo should be congratulated for their political maturity. My delegation also pays tribute to the representatives of the international presence in the region, who significantly contributed to the general success of the elections. Undoubtedly, the Kosovo electorate has placed great trust in the hands of its newly elected leaders. Now it is important to ensure effective governance with benefits for all the national communities by proper implementation of the election results. In this regard, I must mention that for the first time the ballots reflected the full ethnic diversity of Kosovo. Therefore, the reported information on low participation in the voting by the minorities, especially Kosovo Serbs in certain areas, was most regrettable. However, let us face the reality.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“Since my country's position and assessment of the ongoing developments in Kosovo have been presented at our previous meetings and basically remain unchanged, I will limit myself to just a few remarks on the latest events. Visible progress achieved by UNMIK in promoting the benchmark processes, strengthening the rule of law and laying the foundations for economic stabilization in the region give us good reason for optimism. But, I believe, it should be a very cautious optimism. The outcome of the municipal elections held on 26 October enables us to draw the conclusion that, while significant improvements have been made in the province, there are still many hurdles ahead. The democratic nature of the elections has been widely recognized. We were pleased to learn that the voting was carried out in a calm and peaceful atmosphere.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“Let me warmly congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. According to recent weather forecasts, it seems that November will be rainy and windy. I am confident that, under your wise leadership, the Council, vessel will navigate successfully, avoiding all reefs that threaten to split it apart. My special thanks go to Under-Secretary-General Jean-Marie Guehenno. His comprehensive briefing, as well as the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), as usual, have provided us with a clear picture of the situation on the ground. At this late hour I will be very brief.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“The need for a peaceful solution of the issue of Iraq in a way that preserves the authority and credibility of the United Nations and international law, and preserves the unity and territorial integrity of Iraq, as well as peace and stability in the region, should be at the core of the Council's decision on Iraq. In conclusion, I would like to stress that Ukraine favours continuing efforts in exploring all peaceful means to resolve the situation and to avoid a war that would cause further sufferings, first of all to the people of Iraq.”
2002-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In this connection Ukraine is ready to provide all necessary assistance and support, including sending Ukrainian experts to UNMOVIC in its work in Iraq. We are fully confident that the United Nations inspectors would discharge their duties to the highest professional standards consistent with their mandate. The results ofthe inspections should play the definitive role in elaborating further steps of the United Nations concerning Iraq. As a non-permanent member in the Security Council in 2000 and 2001, Ukraine stood for and continues to call on the Iraqi Government to strictly adhere to its commitments under all Security Council resolutions, especially with regard to the disarmament obligations that remain the main prerequisite for lifting Council sanctions.”
2002-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption1 (2002) · source