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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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“We view as promising the assurances given by the Government of Iraq that unrestricted access to all sites would be granted to United Nations inspectors. We consider this as the next step towards full compliance by Iraq with the relevant Security Council resolutions. Ukraine believes that the international community should utilize to the full extent all the opportunities this decision provides to check Iraq's compliance with the Security Council resolutions, specifically with regard to the development of weapons of mass destruction. That is why we call for the inspectors to return to Iraq as a matter of urgency, as well as for Iraq to provide all necessary conditions for the work of UNMOVIC and IAEA, and to cooperate closely with the international inspectors.”
2002-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption1 (2002) · source
“I wish to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to you, Mr. President, for holding this public debate on an exceptionally important issue. The discussion concerning Iraq has been on the waiting list at the United Nations for quite a while. We are convinced that at this moment it is necessary to hear out the views of Member States, before the Council adopts any new resolution on Iraq that may directly affect the future role of the United Nations in the maintenance of international peace and security. Ukraine welcomes the agreement reached in Vienna on I October 2002 between the Government of Iraq, the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on practical arrangements for the resumption of international inspections in Iraq.”
2002-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Finally, let me assure the Council that Ukraine will continue to take an active part in international efforts to combat the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons and to restrain their uncontrolled proliferation.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Ukrainian legislation envisages strict measures to prevent the illegal manufacturing, possession and trafficking of all types of armaments, including small arms and light weapons. The national export-control system provides for effective export and import licensing procedures. Efforts are also being made to improve national legislation in this field. One of the most recent steps was the adoption by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of an action plan to implement the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, as well as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Document on Small Arms and Light Weapons.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The effective functioning of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes for former combatants and the implementation of projects aimed at collecting and destroying illegal weapons are of considerable importance to the successful implementation of measures taken by the Security Council to redress the situation in a specific country-related context. We therefore welcome the observations made and the 12 recommendations proposed by the Secretary- General, and we look forward to a further update on the issue of small arms and their impact on post-conflict peace-building, human security and human rights. I should like to stress the fact that Ukraine conducts a responsible policy in the field of arms control.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In this connection it will be useful, in our view, to focus on financial sources used for purchase of illegal weapons and to address the relationship between the illicit exploitation of natural and other resources and the purchase of and trade in illegal arms. It would also be important to define the role the relevant international organizations, business and financial institutions and other actors at the international, regional and local levels can play in the implementation of arms embargoes. We share the view expressed in the report of the Secretary-General that arms embargoes help to stop arms flows into targeted countries and to rebel groups, but do not eliminate small arms and light weapons that already exist in areas of conflict.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Excessive accumulation of and illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons fuel, intensify and delay the resolution of conflicts. We note that a series of innovative measures, taken by the Security Council, to enhance compliance with arms embargoes by establishing independent panels of experts and monitoring mechanisms resulted in positive outcomes, especially in Angola and in Sierra Leone. At the same time the problem of illicit trafficking persists in some other areas of conflict. We believe that at this stage it is important to review the lessons learned in order to ensure the efficiency of measures that could be further taken by the Council.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We hope that the findings of the Group will lay the groundwork for the development of an international instrument, open to all, which will increase the national capacity of States to identify and trace, in a timely and reliable manner, small arms and light weapons, as well as to seize those of an illicit nature. Preventing, combating and eliminating the uncontrolled spread of small arms and light weapons is one of the important issues the Security Council must deal with as part of its primary responsibility for maintenance of international peace and security. It is evident that promoting long-term conditions for development and security is not possible without resolving ongoing conflicts and taking adequate measures to ensure stability in post-conflict situations.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In our view, it is essential to provide for global and regional coordination between national control systems and mechanisms for preventing illicit small arms and light weapons trade operations. The responsibility for establishing control over the traffic in small arms and light weapons rests with the States acquiring those weapons. At the same time those States should be encouraged to improve their abilities to curb the illicit traffic in small arms. That might require financial assistance from the international community. Ukraine welcomes the initiatives taken by the Secretary-General and is looking forward to the results of work of the Group of Governmental Experts on the marking and tracing of small arms.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We are deeply convinced that without concerted efforts by the international community to prevent uncontrolled proliferation of these weapons it is impossible to maintain peace, regional security and global security. The necessity of this has become even more acute and urgent after the tragic events of 11 September. The Programme of Action adopted by the 2001 United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects has been a significant but perhaps only a first step towards the goal of controlling this scourge. We hope that within the follow-up process at global, regional and national levels it will be possible to make the implementation of the Programme of Action more efficient as well as to find ways to strengthen and further develop the measures contained therein.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“I wish to take this opportunity to express our deep appreciation to you for holding this important public debate on the question of small arms. I would also like to thank the Secretary- General for his comprehensive, substantive and timely report on this issue and Under-Secretary-General Mr. Dhanapala for his presentation of this important document. The illicit trafficking and accumulation of small arms remain among the greatest impediments to sustainable development, conflict prevention and resolution and post-conflict peace-building. They pose a serious threat to human security and human rights. Ukraine has continuously expressed its concern about the serious humanitarian consequences of this phenomenon, which claimed hundreds of thousands of innocent lives all over the world, thus highlighting a global dimension of this problem.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“They expressed their readiness to elaborate specific projects in the framework of such cooperation. Finally, let me emphasize that GUUAM. stands ready to make a worthy contribution to the collective efforts of the international community in fighting terrorism.”
2002-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption2 (2002) · source
“fully recognizes the danger posed when the proceeds from crime are used to finance terrorist activities. Attaching special attention to that problem, the Presidents of the participating States charged their Governments with thoroughly examining the issue of establishing close interaction between GUUAM. and the Financial Action Task Force on Money-Laundering. The efforts of GUUAM. to combat terrorism received their logical continuation during the first meeting of the Council of Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the GUUAM. States, which was held here in New York at Headquarters on 18 September. At that meeting, the Ministers reiterated the importance of enhancing cooperation within GUUAM. in the sphere of combating terrorism and organized crime.”
2002-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption2 (2002) · source
“Summit, held this July in Yalta, the Presidents of the Participating States reiterated their firm positions on the issue of combating terrorism and organized crime. They reaffirmed the determination of their countries to provide political, legal and organizational bases for overcoming the challenges of international terrorism, separatism, intolerance, extremism and related illegal actions. All these commitments were included in the Declaration on Common Efforts to Ensure Stability and Security in the Region, which was signed at the GUUAM. Summit. GUUAM. attaches great importance to the strengthening of its legal basis. In this regard I would like to report that at the Yalta Summit the GUUAM Participating States signed an agreement on cooperation in combating terrorism, organized crime and other dangerous types of crimes. GUUAM.”
2002-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption2 (2002) · source
“welcomes the CTC's activities in providing assistance to States for ensuring effective implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). The character and scope of the Committee's mandate and working methods represent an important innovation and open up new possibilities for inter-State cooperation. I wish to reiterate GUUAM's continued support for the CTC in the discharge of its important duties. Among the achievements of the CTC outlined by its Chairmen, I would like to underline its endeavours to provide all possible assistance to the multinational anti-terrorist coalition by strengthening, inter alia, the capacities of the regional organizations and groups. For their part, the GUUAM. Participating States have committed themselves to consolidate their efforts in the fight against international terrorism. At the recent GUUAM.”
2002-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption2 (2002) · source
“The CTC helps the world system to upgrade its anti- terrorism capability and to deny space, money and support to terrorists. As mentioned earlier by the United States and other delegations, the crucial role of the Committee in making international anti-terrorism legal instruments universal cannot be overestimated. The CTC has established constructive dialogue with Member States. This great achievement will certainly help us to identify potential gaps and find effective ways to address them. In this regard, we are grateful to the Chairman and the members of the Committee, as well as to the experts, for promoting maximum transparency of the Committee's work. The CTC has extended its role beyond monitoring the implementation by States of their obligations. GUUAM.”
2002-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption2 (2002) · source
“In this regard we support the strategy of the United Nations approach to the issues of terrorism, which was outlined in the report of the Policy Working Group on the United Nations and Terrorism. The GUUAM. Participating States believe that the Security Council is uniquely placed to facilitate cooperation between Governments in the fight against terrorism. Last year, the Council adopted the exceptionally strong and important resolution - 1373 (2001) - designed to enhance international response to the threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. We share the views expressed by previous speakers that the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) established by that resolution is making a valuable practical contribution in our common struggle.”
2002-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption2 (2002) · source
“The year that has passed since the tragic events of 11 September 2001 has not extinguished the anger and indignation of mankind caused by these terrorist acts, nor has it soothed the pain and bitterness at the loss of innocent lives. These acts became, in fact, a direct challenge to the entire civilized world and proved that no State could face the challenges of the twenty-first century alone. As was emphasized by the Secretary-General, terrorism is an assault on the fundamental principles of law, order, human rights and the peaceful settlement of disputes - principles upon which the United Nations was built. Therefore the United Nations should play a central role in our common struggle against terrorism.”
2002-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption2 (2002) · source
“At the outset, I would like to warmly congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency for the month of October. I also wish to extend our gratitude to your predecessor, Mr. Stefan Tafrov, and his team for their excellent performance last month. I would like also to thank the Secretary-General for joining us at last Friday's meeting and for his important statement, as well as Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, Sir Jeremy Greenstock, for his very informative briefing on the activities of the Committee. I have the honour to deliver the statement on behalf of the States participating in GUUAM: the Republic of Azerbaijan, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine.”
2002-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption2 (2002) · source
“Ukraine is ready to continue its active participation in the stabilization processes in Kosovo and expresses its firm commitment to the ongoing international efforts to bring peace and stability to the region.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“My delegation fully endorses the recommendations made by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe mission in Kosovo. Through training, education and media campaigns, it should be ensured that measures aimed at reconciliation and inter-ethnic dialogue are central, and not marginal features in Kosovo. We believe that this is the only possible way to guide Kosovo's citizens in building a multi-ethnic and democratic society. Establishing the rule of law, a safe and secure environment, economic development and inter-ethnic dialogue - all these critical tasks remain on the Kosovo agenda and require immediate action by its leaders, close cooperation with Belgrade and consistent international support.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“It is a welcome sign that UNMIK's continuing efforts, in close cooperation with Belgrade, have resulted in the increase of returnees. However, it seems to be quite an ironic situation that, at this particular moment, UNMIK and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees are encountering a substantial lack of funding. In this regard, we add our voice to those of other delegations that have called upon donors to provide the international presence in Kosovo with the necessary financial resources and to encourage all the actors involved to promote this important work. In our View, the returns-related efforts should be strengthened by a coordinated policy aimed at facilitating inter-ethnic dialogue in the province.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“We believe that thorough criminal investigations against the alleged perpetrators of the crimes, together with efforts to contain organized crime networks, should reinforce the understanding that nobody can be above the law. Another critical issue for Kosovo is the preparations for municipal elections to be held in October 2002. We note that, despite the divisions in opinion regarding the recent arrests, all of Kosovo's political leaders have called for the elections to be all- inclusive and to take place in a peaceful and calm manner. Such an approach testifies to the visible, positive changes in the province and Ukraine encourages all the communities to participate in the balloting, thus ensuring and protecting their rights.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“Instead of seeing the horizon, the region faces a curtain of problems. It is of vital importance that UNMIK continue to take robust measures aimed at strengthening the rule of law in the province. Regrettably, the recent criminal charges and the arrests of several former members of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) on suspicion of committing serious crimes prompted a number of protests and accusations on the part of Kosovo leaders who were claiming that those efforts were politically motivated. In that regard, my delegation endorses the statement by the presidency of the European Union of 20 August 2002, which recognized that UNMIK actions were taken in accordance with established judicial processes and irrespective of any ethnic or political affiliation of the suspects.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“On behalf of the Ukrainian delegation, I would like to welcome you, Sir, and to thank you for holding this extremely important meeting, which opens the month of the Bulgarian presidency of the Security Council. I would also like to avail myself of this opportunity to wish the whole Bulgarian team every success in fulfilling its highly responsible duties. Our thanks also go to Assistant Secretary-General Annabi for his comprehensive update of the situation in Kosovo. Ukraine reiterates its support for the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and for the efforts of Special Representative Michael Steiner, who at this stage is helping Kosovo, as he has put it, to look at the road, not at the horizon. In fact, today the Kosovo horizon is not visible even to wizards or clairvoyants.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“It is essential to facilitate the extension of the influence and control of the Transitional Administration throughout Afghanistan. There are many challenges facing us. Still, we are convinced that with the concerted efforts of the international community, UNAMA, ISAF and the Afghans we will succeed in building a new and more stable Afghanistan.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We are encouraged by the positive achievements in the fields of economic and social development, the health and education sectors and refugee returns. I am pleased to note the active role played by the United Nations in these processes. My delegation shares the views expressed today that reconstruction, humanitarian relief and development in Afghanistan remain major goals that require international support and United Nations leadership. One of the most important problems is to ensure sufficient funding for activities in all these areas. It is also of key importance that we should pay increased attention to the implementation of a strategy of the demobilization, disarmament and reintegration of ex-combatants, the resolution of the problems of drug production and trafficking and, of course, mine clearance.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579Resumption1 (2002) · source
“At the same time, it is clear that, despite the successful training of the new Afghan army and police force, those units will not be able to provide the necessary security in the country for many months to come. We believe that the international community should continue to support the new Government at this critical stage. We need to think about how the international community could use the experience of ISAF, which plays an important role in ensuring security in Kabul. I wish to take this opportunity to commend Turkey and its predecessor, the United Kingdom, for their able leadership of ISAF; I also hail the tremendous efforts of all other ISAF participants. We are confident that ISAF will continue to provide support for the promotion of peace and stability in Afghanistan.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Therefore, continuing insecurity in many parts of the country - the assassination of Vice-President Haji Abdul Qadir, a number of armed attacks and incidents of violence against international aid organizations - entails the risk of impeding progress in the political and reconstruction fields and in humanitarian activities. In fact, this has become a serious challenge to the efforts of the United Nations. In our opinion, the establishment and the training of a multi-ethnic Afghan national army and police force are critical to the achievement of stability and lasting peace. In that regard, we welcome progress made towards the reform of the security sector, in particular during two special sessions in Geneva. We pay tribute to the efforts of the donors.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Hamid Karzai on his election as the President of the Transitional Administration, and we wish him every success in his important work. Of course, not everything is going smoothly; much remains to be done. Afghanistan, as many speakers have said today, still faces grave humanitarian challenges and, especially, security problems. I would like to make special reference to the security situation in Afghanistan - in particular outside Kabul - which remains a major concern. That issue should be one of the priorities for the Security Council, for UNAMA, for the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and, of course, for the Afghans themselves. Progress on the political, security, recovery and reconstruction tracks is interlinked.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Therefore, I shall confine myself to a few remarks on certain points that my delegation considers to be of paramount importance. First of all, I wish to note the significant progress made in the implementation of key elements of the Bonn Agreement, including reconciliation, humanitarian relief, recovery and reconstruction. Eight months ago, we could not have imagined what has been achieved. Today, the hopes and the plans set out in Bonn have become a reality. Undoubtedly, the international community and the United Nations have achieved much. My delegation welcomes the successful conclusion of the Emergency Loya Jirga, which became the single most significant benchmark in the Bonn process and in the political life of Afghanistan. We are pleased to congratulate His Excellency Mr.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We are grateful to you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting, which provides an opportunity for non- members of the Council to comment on the situation in Afghanistan, which remains one of the most vital items on the Council's agenda. I would like to join previous speakers in thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Ambassador Brahimi, for his comprehensive briefing, which provided us with an in-depth analysis of the recent situation and of the long-term tasks that lie ahead for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and for the international community on the way towards lasting peace in that country. Ukraine's stance is very much in consonance with what has been said today around this table.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579Resumption1 (2002) · source
“My country is determined to contribute to those activities in the framework of the new European Union Police Mission in Bosnia and, if necessary, to speed up the relevant preparatory processes. However, we continue to look forward to a satisfactory outcome of the current situation, which will ensure a smooth transition from UNMIBH to the European Union Mission, preserve the effectiveness of United Nations peacekeeping activities and maintain the United States engagement.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568Resumption1 (2002) · source
“As a contributor to international peacekeeping efforts in the Balkans, Ukraine views a premature termination of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina as leading to serious repercussions. We deeply regret that, having achieved significant practical results, the Mission faces the possibility of an abrupt ending. This unfortunate scenario will, in our view, harm the positive trends in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the spheres of the re- establishment of the rule of law, police reform, border control and the fight against terrorism and illegal migration. Ukraine fully supports steps taken by the European Union to avoid a vacuum in international efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We hope that those concerns will be addressed pragmatically. Moreover, we call upon every member of the Security Council to make every possible effort to find a generally acceptable solution which: first, should not weaken United Nations peacekeeping; secondly, should not harm the integrity of the Rome Statute; thirdly, should not create a precedent of interference by the Security Council with the sovereign rights of the Member States in the treaty-making process; and fourthly, should not create a conflict between the powers of the Security Council under Chapter VII of the Charter and the legal obligations entered into by Member States in compliance with the provisions of the United Nations Charter.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568Resumption1 (2002) · source
“As one of the biggest contributors of troops to the United Nations, Ukraine regrets that the Security Council is divided over a problem that could undermine its credibility, call into question the legitimacy of its decisions and challenge the effectiveness of United Nations peacekeeping activities. Ukraine is therefore deeply concerned about the current impasse in the Council. I do not intend to elaborate on the legal aspects of the matter; these are the prerogative of other bodies. Instead, let me emphasize that under the present circumstances a decision of the Security Council will definitively affect the future development of international law and influence the practice of United Nations peacekeeping. We believe it should be worked out with outmost care and caution. My delegation understands the concerns of the United States.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Let me, first of all, join my colleagues in congratulating you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. I would like to thank you for organizing today's debate, and to express our appreciation to Ambassador Paul Heinbecker of Canada for his initiative. By holding this meeting the Security Council is promoting the principles of transparency and is clearly indicating its readiness to hear the opinions of non- members of the Council as it considers one of the most important issues on its agenda. This meeting also demonstrates how indispensable issues of international justice are for the maintenance of international peace and security. As a State signatory of the Rome Statute that intends to become a party to the Statute shortly, my country strongly supports the principles and values contained therein.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to express the hope that this brainstorming session today will provide additional impetus to the activities of the ad hoc Working Group on Africa and ensure an effective role for the Security Council in the maintenance of international peace and security in Africa.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We also recognize the importance of effective cooperation and coordination between the Working Group and other existing, relevant mechanisms within the United Nations, in particular those in the General Assembly and in the Economic and Social Council. Now that the Group is focusing on confidence building in the Mano River Union, it is vitally important that closer contacts be established between the United Nations Office in West Africa and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in order to consider ways of strengthening cooperation between the countries of the Mano River Union and supporting ongoing subregional peace initiatives. We wish every success in promoting these objectives to Assistant Secretary-General Ibrahima Fall, who is going to take up responsibilities as the head ofthe United Nations Office in West Africa.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“As far as the participation at the meetings of the Group, we support the importance of inviting major institutional, financial and academic views to address specific conflict situations. At the same time, we believe it would be useful if participation could be extended, as appropriate, specifically to the parties to the conflict and to troop-contributing countries. Welcoming in principle the establishment of groups of friends for specific conflict situations, we consider that such groups should be open to anyone who does make and can make a constructive contribution to the resolution of conflict. With regard to the setting up of groups of friends for African conflict situations, we support a greater involvement of African actors in such endeavours.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“This commitment of ours was confirmed by substantial participation on the part of from Ukraine in the United Nations peacekeeping operations in Africa, by our consistent position in the Security Council, and by our ongoing efforts to expand and foster bilateral relations with African countries and to strengthen interactions with regional organizations. Today, our attention is devoted to the activities of the ad hoc Working Group on Africa, which we consider a useful, proactive mechanism of the Security Council. My delegation endorses the concept that the Working Group on Africa should assist the Security Council in addressing the conflict situations on that continent. With regards to specific elements of the terms of reference and the programme of work, I would like to make some brief comments.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“I would also particularly like to welcome the presence at this meeting of the President of the Economic and Social Council, Ambassador Ivan Simonovie, and the Permanent Observer of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), Ambassador Amadou Ke'be', as they represent major partners of the Security Council in the areas of conflict prevention, resolution and peace-building in Africa. We support the ideas that were presented to us concerning ways of enhancing cooperation with the Working Group in pursuing common objectives within each body's mandate. I have the honour today to speak on behalf of a country that has always been committed to strengthening relations of true partnership with Africa.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“My delegation warmly welcomes you, Sir, to the presidency of the Security Council. We would like to thank the delegation of Singapore for organizing this important debate. We commend its unremitting efforts to introduce an outreach approach in the work of the Security Council in order to increase its transparency and credibility by seeking input from all of the United Nations membership. The background documents, which have been helpfully prepared by the presidency to facilitate today's constructive discussion, deserve our high appreciation. I wish also to thank Ambassador Koonjul of Mauritius, a devoted initiator and the chairman of the Working Group, for his very useful briefing on the Group's activities. Our thanks also go to Assistant Secretary-General Ibrahima Fall for his very important and forthright statement today.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“At this critical moment it is also important to send a clear message of encouragement and strong support to the East Timorese people. We believe that the establishment of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) by Security Council resolution 1410 (2002) confirms the determination of the international community to assist independent East Timor. This resolution marks the launching of a new phase of partnership between the United Nations and East Timor, in which steadfast cooperation and support in many critical areas will be required to help the people of East Timor exercise their sovereignty. In conclusion, I wish peace and prosperity for the people of East Timor. I would also like to reaffirm our support for the efforts of UNMISET and the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for East Timor, Mr.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“We have contributed a number of officers to the UNTAET civilian police component since its inception, thus assisting the establishment of an effective East Timorese Police Service and promoting its capability, as well as ensuring a stable security environment for a smooth transition to independence. Ukrainian participation in the Security Council Mission to East Timor and Indonesia in November 2000 once again demonstrated the importance attached by my Government to the creation of the independent State of East Timor. Our enthusiasm for East Timor's independence should not lead us to lose sight of the huge problems that await the future Government. The job, of course, is not finished. We need to ensure that the tremendous achievements in East Timor will be sustainable.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“Sergio Vieira de Mello, and appreciate their able and effective leadership of the international efforts in East Timor. I would like to note the pivotal role of the United Nations and pay tribute to the efforts of the staff of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) and the East Timorese in bringing East Timor from a post-conflict situation to independence despite enormous challenges. Incredible progress was made during the past two and one half years in establishing the foundations of the State, in particular, in the political and security spheres and in social and economic development. Together we have done a greatjob. My country is proud to have taken an active part in the international nation-building efforts for East Timor.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“We are gathered here today to welcome the attainment of independence by East Timor and to share our profound delight at what we, the international community, under the auspices of the United Nations, have achieved in East Timor since 1999. Undoubtedly, this success not only opens a new chapter in the history of United Nations peacekeeping operations; it also demonstrates the relevance and the viability of the principles of the United Nations Charter. On behalf of the Government and the people of Ukraine, let me express my warmest congratulations to the people and the leaders of East Timor on having fulfilled their yearning for a free, independent State. We also congratulate the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, Mr.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“Like previous speakers, I wish to welcome you, Sir, as you preside over today's meeting, and to express our gratitude to the delegation of Singapore for convening this important meeting. I am particularly pleased to welcome you, Mr. Minister, as the representative of a country with which Ukraine has maintained excellent bilateral relations. I would also like to thank Deputy Secretary-General Ms. Louise Frechette for her introductory statement. As Ukraine's core position on East Timor 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 joyful and historic event.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“President, that Ukraine is ready to support the efforts of UNMISET, headed by Ambassador Kamalesh Sharma, who will succeed Sergio Vieira de Mello as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for East Timor. We wish Ambassador Sharma every success.”
2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We are of the view that the strengthening of the East Timorese Defence Force and the East Timorese police should be among the priority tasks of UNMISET. We believe that those measures must also be part of great, sustained efforts aimed at economic and social development through the appropriate use of resources and the creation of national capacities in order to make proper use of those resources. Finally, I would like to pay tribute to the UNTAET staff for their efforts and to the Special Representative, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, personally, for his able and effective leadership of the mission. We are convinced that the successor mission, UNMISET, will ensure that the gains made during the past two and a half years are further consolidated. Let me assure you, Mr.”
2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source