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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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“In that regard, we welcome the high profile that the Secretary-General has given to the issue of support for the post-independence public administration, in particular its Timorization. It is our view that the strengthening of national justice and law enforcement structures and capacities will also need particular attention from UN MISET. The second topic, which other speakers have already referred to, is security in the country. I strongly support the strong emphasis placed by the Secretary- General on the areas of internal security and law enforcement, as well as on external security and border control. All these issues require effective police and military structures. It is important to enable the East Timorese to play an increasing role in enforcing public safety and in the defence of East Timor's borders.”
2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In that context, we share the relevant recommendations contained in the recent report of the Secretary-General, which outlines in clear and specific detail the proposed structure for the United Nations presence in East Timor after independence. We believe that the Secretary-General's recommendations for the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) are both wise and carefully considered in their details. Ukraine wholeheartedly endorses them. In our opinion, the proposed mandate, structure and size of the mission will, on the one hand, ensure effective international participation in the reconstruction of East Timor and, on the other, provide first and foremost for the active participation of the East Timorese themselves in the building of their country.”
2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We are particularly pleased with the successful holding on 14 April of the presidential elections in East Timor. We highly appreciate the efforts of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) and of the Transitional Cabinet to ensure the holding of democratic and orderly general legislative and presidential elections. We consider that the adoption of the Constitution and the successful presidential election were extraordinary, important events on the way to the independence of East Timor. At the same time, we agree with the Secretary- General that once independent, East Timor will still require further substantial international support in many areas in order to ensure security in East Timor and the Viability and stability of its Government structures.”
2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source
“I shall limit myself to only a few remarks on a number of issues of particular importance to my delegation. We cannot but mention the significant progress made in the implementation of key elements of UNTAET's mandate, including the transition to independence, the establishment of a public administration and the creation of a stable security environment. We are encouraged by achievements in the field of economic and social development, in the health and education sectors in East Timor and in building the civil service. My delegation welcomes the adoption on 22 March 2002 of the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of East Timor, which will come into force on 20 May 2002. That document provides for a unitary, democratic State based on the rule of law and on the principle of separation of powers.”
2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We are grateful to you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting. I would like to join previous speakers in thanking Mr. Annabi for his comprehensive briefing last Friday to introduce the report of the Secretary- General, (S/2002/432 and Add.l), which presents a clear picture of the challenges facing us. We are pleased to congratulate His Excellency Mr. Xanana Gusmao on his election as the first President of East Timor, and we wish him every success in his important endeavours. Unfortunately, we could not make our statement when the President-elect and the Chief Minister of the Transitional Government, Mr. Alkatiri, were present in the Chamber. Still, we would like to express our gratitude for their useful and very informative statements.”
2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Finally, in pledging our support to Mr. Steiner and his team, I would like to conclude by quoting his famous compatriot, renowned poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who once said: "Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth, ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too Whatever you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now."”
2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source
“My delegation considers the recent transfer of the Kosovo Albanian detainees from Serbia to Kosovo to be an important step in this regard. We fully support the view that attention should now be turned to accelerating the process of determining the fate of missing persons of all communities. As UNMIK enters a new, potentially more dangerous phase in the sphere of anti-crime activities, my delegation expresses its full support for the Mission and calls for all necessary measures to be taken to combat organized crime and terrorism in the province. We also note with satisfaction the clear vision outlined by Mr. Steiner of Kosovo's economic priorities, aimed at reviving the economy and creating new jobs. International assistance and help is greatly required for these tasks, which are among the most burning issues in the province.”
2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source
“From our viewpoint, this strategy has to reflect the further commitment of the international community to political and economic stabilization in Kosovo. We believe that it should include the concept of performance standards outlined today by Special Representative Steiner. It should also encourage a stable partnership between the self-governing institutions of Kosovo and the Yugoslav authorities and strengthen the dialogue between Kosovo Albanians, Kosovo Serbs and other national minorities in the province. Ukraine welcomes the recent progress achieved by UNMIK in the formation of the executive bodies of the provisional institutions of self-government of Kosovo. In particular, we commend the readiness of all the communities to participate in their activities and to promote an inter-communal confidence-building dialogue.”
2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source
“The 'internal' dimension concerns the development of Kosovo's own democratic institutions, the rule of law and human rights, so as to prepare Kosovo for whatever final status may eventually be agreed." As the ICG mentions, these two parallel paths need to be negotiated simultaneously in order to reach the desired destination: a stable, democratic Kosovo standing on its own feet, peacefully integrated into its region and with a clearly defined place in the international community. My delegation does not support all the conclusions reached by the Group, but we believe that, in the future, there will be a need to start elaborating a common comprehensive vision of possible ways to ensure a democratic, multi-ethnic society in Kosovo.”
2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source
“In such circumstances, all the positive elements of the Security Council's deliberations on the Kosovo issue and all the appeals to establish a secure environment and to promote a climate of law and order can easily be considered as some kind of snapshot, as Ambassador Mahbubani of Singapore called it during one of our previous debates on Kosovo. In this regard, I cannot but cite a number of conclusions reached by the International Crisis Group (ICG) in its recent report, "A Kosovo Roadmap": "In order to move towards a resolution of Kosovo's final status, two distinct aspects need to be considered: an 'external' and an 'internal' dimension. The 'external' dimension involves devising a process to address final status, including all of the different actors with a stake in Kosovo's future.”
2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source
“It might seem to be quite a paradox, but in settling the Kosovo issue, the international community still lacks the most important tool: a general vision and a single comprehensive strategy on the future of Kosovo as a multi-ethnic society. Though the wide range of tasks outlined in resolution 1244 (1999) is in the process of completion, today it is practically impossible to assess general progress in the province and, in many cases, UNMIK and KFOR remain in the position of so-called firefighters on an ad hoc basis.”
2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source
“Ukraine welcomes and recognizes all these results. At the same time, we remain deeply concerned over the critical situation in the area of the return and protection of national minorities, which might require, in our view, a completely new strategy. In this regard, we call on UNMIK to pay particular attention to implementing confidence-building measures between all national communities in Kosovo and, together with KFOR, to taking robust steps to further improve the security environment in the province. We also appeal to the Kosovo self-governing institutions and all Kosovo leaders to actively promote security and returns and to vehemently combat extremism in all its forms and manifestations.”
2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source
“In our view, the current situation in Kosovo should be looked at foremost from the standpoint of accomplishing the main tasks of the international security and civil presence there. Despite a considerable number of critical comments made today, one can see that the general tendency in assessing the current political situation in Kosovo is quite positive. The records of the recent meetings on Kosovo clearly indicate that, on the majority of the internal Kosovo bedrock issues, the Council members are close to consensus. Our optimism is also based on the progress achieved by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) in establishing self- governing institutions in Kosovo, in strengthening the rule of law, in developing cooperation with the Yugoslav authorities and in fighting organized crime.”
2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source
“Nebojsa Covic', and to thank him for his lucid statement and important messages and, in particular, for sharing with us his vision of the future status of Kosovo. My special thanks also go to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Michael Steiner, whose energetic and result-oriented approaches we highly appreciate. On behalf of the Government of Ukraine, I would like to express our full support for the priorities outlined in his statement and to pledge our full cooperation. I hope that what we have accomplished today, no less than what we have failed to accomplish, will encourage and help both Mr. Steiner and Mr. Covie in their efforts to tackle the present problems in Kosovo. My delegation supports the statement made by the representative of Spain on behalf of the European Union.”
2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source
“I should like first of all to thank you, Sir, for arranging this important public meeting on Kosovo. We appreciate your initiative to hold an open debate on a comprehensive assessment of the implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). To look beyond the present developments on the ground, to make an effort to overview the current results and to approach a consolidated vision of Kosovo's prospects - this is an ambitious and difficult task. While this idea can eventually become another benchmark on the Security Council's agenda, my delegation would like to contribute to the discussion and to outline what we think are the challenges and prospects ahead. I am glad to welcome here the Deputy Prime Minister of the Yugoslav constituent Republic of Serbia, Mr.”
2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source
“The main task of the Department is to collect and analyse information on financial transactions that are subject to mandatory supervision, with a view to recommending legal and executive measures against money-laundering. Under the auspices of the Council of Europe, Ukraine also initiated an international meeting of experts on illegal migration with the purpose of elaborating proposals for an international strategy to limit the spread of terrorism by strengthening migration regimes. Finally, I would like to wish the Committee and its Chairman every success in their future work. Let me reconfirm that Ukraine stands ready to make its worthy contribution to our common cause.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“I wish to emphasize that my country is among the few Member States that have ratified the European Convention without any reservations. We also expect that the issue of the ratification of the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism, signed in June 2000, will be high on the agenda of the new, recently elected Parliament of Ukraine. With the ratification of that instrument, Ukraine will become a party to all universal conventions and protocols on international terrorism. The Department of Financial Monitoring was recently established as a separate governmental agency within the Ministry of Finance.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“I would like to express the full support of my country for the efforts of the Committee to help such countries by establishing a directory of sources of advice and expertise in the areas covered by resolution 1373 (2001). I will not focus on our national report, which was submitted to the Committee, but let me underline some recent developments related to Ukraine in connection with measures against international terrorism that have been taken since the January meeting of the Council. This year, Ukraine will become a party to the European Convention on the Suppression of Terrorism and the International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings. The relevant instruments have already been deposited by Ukraine.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“A useful exchange of opinions and information between representatives of organizations, States and the CTC would definitely benefit the work of the Committee. In this regard, Ukraine welcomes steps taken by the Committee to facilitate dialogue with States and relevant international and regional organizations on matters covered by resolution 1373 (2001). We also attach great importance to the continuing communication by the Committee of regular information on its activities. This, in our view, is one of the essential prerequisites of its success. Another direction of the work that is successfully covered by the Committee is to provide appropriate assistance to those countries that are willing but unable to improve their counter-terrorism capabilities.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“Its workload is enormous, but this is the work that needs to be done to achieve the objectives and we place our trust in the Committee members' competence and wisdom. We believe that the effective work of the Committee under the chairmanship of Sir Jeremy Greenstock, in close cooperation with all Member States, constitutes the most vivid example of thorough implementation of Security Council resolutions. As the United Nations brings together the political, diplomatic, legal, economic, humanitarian and security dimensions of the counter-terrorism agenda, it provides an appropriate framework for national and international actions. It is the base for our collective efforts in fighting terrorism and we believe that, as this crime is a transnational phenomenon, only multilateral action can counter it successfully.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank you, Sir, for organizing this debate on the activities of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC). We are grateful to the Chairman of the Committee, Sir Jeremy Greenstock, for his summary of the Committee's work and for sharing with us its plans for future activities, as well as for the excellent manner in which he and the other members of the Bureau have been conducting their work. We highly appreciate the efforts of the Chairman and the Bureau to achieve maximum efficiency, transparency and cooperation with all Member States. I would also like to take this opportunity to express my Government's full support for the Counter- Terrorism Committee's work programme for the next 90 days. The CTC has entered a new phase.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“It is indeed unacceptable that the Council's decisions should be ignored at a time when, at last, the Council has become fully engaged in the settlement of the conflict. Of particular importance is the need for the maximum mobilization and coordination of international diplomatic efforts aimed at breaking the deadlock in the crisis and resuming peace negotiations. It has become evident that the parties cannot achieve this on their own. The Security Council should continue to remain seized of the matter; in particular, it might return to consideration of a third-party mechanism. We also welcome in this regard the ongoing efforts of General Zinni and the "quartet", and we consider the personal involvement of the Secretary- General, Kofi Annan, in the process as a critically important factor.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“Ukraine welcomes both of those decisions; they restore a clear political perspective to the settlement process and outline a concept of comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East, based on Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) and on the principle of land for peace. The implementation of the Tenet work plan and the Mitchell committee recommendations would help negotiations to resume so as to make this vision a reality. These positive and encouraging steps should not fall victim to the deadly explosion of shells. We urge the parties to seize this opportunity and to implement, unconditionally and without delay, the provisions of the most recent Security Council resolutions on the subject - resolutions 1402 (2002) and 1397 (2002) - in fulfilment of their commitments under the United Nations Charter.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“To achieve that goal, both security and political efforts should be pursued in parallel. Only last week, the Arab League summit adopted a historic decision on the initiative of Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, offering to establish normal relations with Israel and to provide security for all States in the region, in exchange for full Israeli withdrawal from the territories occupied since 1967 and Israel's acceptance of a Palestinian State. On the eve of the summit, the Security Council adopted resolution 1397 (2002), which affirmed the vision of a region where two States - Israel and Palestine - live side by side within secure and recognized borders.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“Israel must stop the devastating raids into Palestinian-controlled territory, the excessive use of force and the attacks on heavily populated areas. Most immediately, we urge Israel to put an end to the siege of the headquarters of Yasser Arafat and to withdraw its forces from Ramallah and other Palestinian cities. The use of force will not bring security to Israel and its people. Ukraine is confident that there can be no military solution to the conflict and that none of the problems that separate the Israeli and Palestinian peoples can be resolved by means of force and violence. It is necessary to look beyond the hatred and despair and to find, through negotiation, the political solution that will bring a comprehensive, just and lasting peace to the Middle East.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“Much to our regret, that logic has not been working in the Middle East, and violence continues to dominate over wisdom. Ukraine has condemned in the strongest terms possible the recent terrorist acts in Israel, specifically those in Netanya, Jerusalem and Haifa. No one can justify the killing of innocent civilians. We call on the Palestinian leadership to take urgent and decisive action to prevent terrorist acts and to stop the activities of terrorist networks. They endanger the prospects for peace in the region and are not bringing the Palestinian people closer to the fulfilment of their legitimate aspiration to a Palestinian State. However, one cannot realistically demand that the Palestinian Authority and its elected President, Yasser Arafat, fight terror while at the same time eliminating their ability to do so.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“I would like to begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. I am confident that, under your able leadership, the Council will effectively address burning issues of peace and security, specifically the situation in the Middle East. My thanks also go to Ambassador Kolby of Norway and his delegation for the way in which they guided the Council during the month of March. Ukraine is participating in this debate to express its deep concern about the extremely dangerous situation in the Middle East. Each time the Security Council considers this issue, it seems that the situation has already reached its most critical point and that common sense will guide the parties from the path of violence to the path of dialogue.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“We also believe that Bosnia and Herzegovina's political leaders will demonstrate the necessary resolve to guide that country into a European community led by the European Union, the North Atlantic Alliance and the Council of Europe.”
2002-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4484 (2002) · source
“Let me conclude by reiterating my country's utmost support for the intense efforts of Bosnia and Herzegovina to build a democratic and prosperous society with respect for the rights of each and every citizen. We look forward to further steps aimed at strengthening the principles of the rule of law and at fostering processes of institution-building and economic transformation. My delegation also pays special attention to the protection of the rights of persons that belong to national minorities, in particular the Ukrainian community. This issue is still a matter of concern to us and we count on the further assistance of the High Representative/EU Special Representative in further improving the situation in this sphere.”
2002-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4484 (2002) · source
“We also welcome the decision of the Peace Implementation Council to designate Lord Ashdown as the new High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina and pledge our full cooperation with him. On behalf of the Government of Ukraine, I would like to pay tribute to the men and women of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH), led by Mr. Jacques Paul Klein. My delegation is encouraged by the important good news from the field highlighted today by Mr. Klein and welcomes the valuable results obtained in the spheres of police reform, police restructuring, institution-building and inter-police force cooperation. We hope that all these positive developments will be preserved in the future and we strongly believe that the practical goals determined by UNMIBH will be successfully implemented by the EU follow-on mission.”
2002-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4484 (2002) · source
“The implementation of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Constitutional Court's "Constituent Peoples' Decision" is in a crucial phase. Comprehensive reform of the judicial system has been instituted. In the past two years alone, there have been more than 130,000 returns of citizens to areas where their ethnic group was a minority. Finally, Bosnia and Herzegovina seems to be ready to hold general elections in October that will be the first since the end of the war to be organized by the local authorities. In all these achievements, Ukraine recognizes the valuable contribution made by Mr. Wolfgang Petritsch. Appreciating his useful efforts during the past two and a half years, we wish Mr. Petritsch every success in his further endeavours.”
2002-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4484 (2002) · source
“I would like to inform the Council that, early next week, the special representative of the Ukraine in the Balkans, Deputy Secretary of State Ihor Kharchenko, will pay an official Visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina to discuss practical forms of bilateral cooperation as well as other issues related to Ukraine's participation in international efforts in the region. It is with regret that we learned of the decision of Mr. Wolfgang Petritsch to step down from his post at the end of May 2002. As was stated in his lucid briefing, visible results have been achieved in implementing priority tasks endorsed by the Peace Implementation Conference in May 2000. My delegation notes with particular satisfaction positive changes in economic reform. Tangible progress has been made in the consolidation of state institutions.”
2002-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4484 (2002) · source
“In this context, Ukraine welcomes the agreement of the European Union to invite non-EU member States to participate in the future Police Mission. Having already expressed our interest in being involved in the EU-led military crisis-management operations and in the European Security and Defence Policy-related processes, including military and civilian aspects, my Government reiterates its readiness to contribute to the EU Police Mission. Having participated in all the international peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina - from the United Nations Protection Force, the Implementation Force and the Stabilization Force to the International Police Task Force - Ukraine remains committed to achieving the goals of peace and stability in that country.”
2002-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4484 (2002) · source
“Ukraine welcomes the decision of the European Union (EU) to take on the United Nations-led international mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, starting its first crisis-management operation under the new Security And Defence Policy. The intention of the European Union to make a leading contribution to the streamlining of the overall civilian and police presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a fundamental step, which should accelerate further positive changes in that country. The EU activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina are not only a test case for the European ability to preserve what has been achieved in that country and to promote Europe-oriented development; it is also a clear political and economic challenge to the European Union's new crisis management strategies and methods.”
2002-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4484 (2002) · source
“I am glad to welcome you, Sir, to this Chamber, where the Norwegian peace philosophy - depicted in the famous mural before our eyes - has for decades inspired the Security Council's members. I would also like to join other speakers in congratulating your delegation upon its successful beginning of the Security Council presidency. It is my special privilege to thank Secretary- General Kofi Arman, Secretary General/High Representative Javier Solana, High Representative Wolfgang Petritsch and Special Representative and Coordinator Jacques Paul Klein for their important statements today. My delegation is also pleased to greet here the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country that had to go through the ordeal of war to become, I believe, a symbol of peace, inter-ethnic reconciliation and religious tolerance.”
2002-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4484 (2002) · source
“We welcome the activities of the representatives of the United States, the Russian Federation, the European Union and the United Nations Special Coordinator - the so-called "Quartet" - and call on them to intensify their efforts. We also consider the personal involvement of the Secretary-General in the process of finding a settlement to the Middle East question to be a critically important factor. We support his mediation activities and encourage him to continue them. Finally, the Security Council cannot remain silent, and should give an adequate and prompt response to the extremely dangerous situation in the region. We expect that the Council will be in a position to take an effective decision in that regard shortly.”
2002-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Ukraine believes that the chances for success of the peace process and for a final settlement of the conflict will be significantly strengthened by launching a wide process aimed at developing confidence between Israelis and Palestinians, engaging the intellectual, religious, scientific, public, social, economic and other sectors of their civil societies. My country is ready to assist the parties in that regard. The gravity of the present situation in the Middle East requires more decisive engagement by the international community, a more active role by the Security Council, and renewed diplomatic efforts by the co-sponsors of the peace process and by all other international actors in order to assist the two parties to stop the violence and to restore the peace dialogue.”
2002-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478Resumption1 (2002) · source
“13) In that regard we are encouraged by a number of new initiatives and ideas - which include the political perspective - that have recently been put forward from various quarters. We see merit in proposals coming from the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and from European countries, as well as in the so-called Peres-Abu'Alaa peace plan. Those proposals might bring about new prospects for peace, and should therefore be carefully considered by the parties and the international community. One of the major obstacles to peace in the Middle East is the intensifying mutual distrust and total lack of confidence between both the leadership and the peoples of the two nations.”
2002-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Ukraine continues to believe that full implementation of the Mitchell recommendations and Tenet understandings could bring the violence to an end, restore mutual trust and confidence and create the necessary conditions for the resumption of the Israeli- Palestinian negotiating process. It goes without saying that the primary objective for the parties should be to stop the violence and to prevent attacks against civilians. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that the security issues cannot be effectively addressed if they alone are tackled. We do agree with the Secretary-General that: "Unless both parties have a political horizon on which their hopes for peace and an improved livelihood can be based, there will be no enduring ceasefire." (S/PV4474, p.”
2002-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478Resumption1 (2002) · source
“However, we believe that all the restrictions on the freedom of movement of the Chairman of the Palestinian Authority should be lifted. Today as never before, the parties should recommit themselves to the renewal of the peace process based on Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) and the principle of land for peace, as well as other principles laid down at the Madrid Conference and in the Oslo Agreements. Lasting peace can be achieved only through the establishment of a viable, independent and democratic Palestinian State and through ending the occupation of Palestinian territories. On the other hand, it is also true that lasting peace can be achieved only through the reaffirmation and full recognition of the irrevocable right of Israel to live in peace and security within internationally recognized borders.”
2002-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478Resumption1 (2002) · source
“It is our firm conviction that the practice of extrajudicial killings, devastating raids into Palestinian-controlled territory and attacks on heavily populated areas must stop immediately. Any Israeli settlement activities on Palestinian territories, as well as closures and economic sanctions against the Palestinians, should also be terminated. We strongly believe that the Palestinian Authority and its elected Chairman, Yasser Arafat, are legitimate partners for Israel to resume negotiations with in order to stop the violence and build peace. Any attempts to weaken them could only undermine the prospects for peace. We noted the recent decision of the Israeli Security Cabinet to lift the blockade on the headquarters of Yasser Arafat. That is a positive step in the right direction.”
2002-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478Resumption1 (2002) · source
“It is really regrettable that the favourable opportunity that existed after the speech by Chairman Arafat on 16 December last year, which was followed by three weeks that witnessed a major decline in violence, was not utilized to move forward with the political dialogue. The current dangerous situation requires that Israel and the Palestinian Authority take a number of steps to restore calm and resume dialogue. We call on the Palestinian leadership to take urgent and decisive action to prevent terrorist acts, cease the violence and stop the activities of terrorist networks. At the same time, Ukraine condemns the excessive use of force and the reoccupation of Palestinian-controlled territories.”
2002-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Hundreds of dead and thousands of wounded on both sides, considerable damage to the infrastructure, and a dire economic situation and living conditions among the population in the occupied Palestinian territories - those are the consequences of the 17- month-long confrontation. Obviously, the path of violence is not bringing the parties closer to the achievement of their goals and contradicts the true interests and aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians. Ukraine is convinced that there is no alternative for both Palestinians and Israelis but to go back to the negotiating table.”
2002-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Ukraine is seriously concerned over the extremely dangerous situation in the Middle East, which has been steadily deteriorating since September 2000. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has now reached its most critical point, and risks sliding into full-fledged war. Ukraine strongly condemns the continued violence, including terrorism, which almost every day produces numerous additional victims and increasingly aggravates the situation in the entire region. I would like to add my voice to those of delegations that have expressed their condolences to the families of all killed and wounded Palestinians and Israelis.”
2002-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4478Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Finally, I would like to quote the President of Ukraine, who confirmed at the Security Council Summit in September 2000 that "Ukraine looks forward to a century of African renaissance and stands ready to advance its arrival" (S/PV4194, p. 13).”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption2 (2002) · source
“Our determination was reiterated during the January visit to Africa by Yuriy Sergeyev, the State Secretary of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, in his discussions with the Secretary-General of the OAU. Ukraine is prepared further to develop constructive partnership and comprehensive cooperation with the Organization of African Unity. Ukraine pledges its continued support to efforts on the part of the international community, in solidarity with Africa, aimed at strengthening peace, cooperation and development in the continent. We believe that the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD), an OAU-backed initiative, with endorsements throughout the world, will move Africa's regeneration forward.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption2 (2002) · source
“Today's debate draws particular attention to the importance of increased United Nations engagement in Africa and better coordination and dialogue with regional and subregional organizations. Ukraine places particular emphasis on the need to ensure the continued support of the international community for the efforts of the OAU, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and other African subregional organizations that have conflict prevention, conflict management and peacemaking at the top of their agendas. For its part, Ukraine has offered to collaborate with the OAU in development efforts within the continent.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption2 (2002) · source
“The participation of Ukrainian peacekeepers, which has sometimes resulted in the ultimate sacrifice in United Nations peacekeeping missions in Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ethiopia/Eritrea, testifies to that commitment. The complex nature of conflict in Africa calls for a comprehensive integrated response and requires equally responsible action from others beyond the Council, i.e. on the part of other relevant bodies of the United Nations. In this context, we welcome the participation in this debate of the President of the Economic and Social Council. International assistance plays a critical part in Africa's efforts to eradicate poverty and promote economic growth and development in order to abolish the culture of war and to promote the culture of peace and development.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption2 (2002) · source
“I must mention the major milestones in the Council's African agenda in recent years, which gave an opportunity to world leaders to exchange views and to bring greater international attention to the most burning issues of the continent - and here I mean, of course, the holding of "a month of Africa" in January 2000, a Council meeting held at the level of heads of State and Government on 7 September 2000 and a series of initiatives in November and December 2001. Today's debate is another event of this kind, which, I hope, will add new impetus to international action in support of Africa. Ukraine has always been determined to make a practical contribution to international peace efforts aimed at resolving conflicts in Africa.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption2 (2002) · source
“During the past few years the United Nations Security Council has led the international front in addressing conflict situations in Africa. During the two years of Ukraine's membership in the Council, a number of important issues pertaining to conflict situations in Africa were raised in the Council, among them the sources and driving forces of conflicts, approaches to prevent and address these conflicts and protect the victims, as well as various aspects of United Nations peacekeeping and sanctions.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption2 (2002) · source