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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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“It is no exaggeration to say that this month, the attention of the Council has been focused mainly on the situation in Afghanistan. An open meeting on this subject on 13 November, with the participation of more than 20 foreign ministers, launched the beginning of the peace process in that country under United Nations auspices. It was extremely important to be updated regularly on the developments in Afghanistan, and we are thankful to the Secretariat and to you, Madam President, for the operative reaction to the developments in this area. Finally, Madam President, I wish to commend your initiative to resolve the issue of the list of speakers. I strongly encourage future Presidents to continue your initiative.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“We agree with you, Madam President, that the ministerial week was one of the major highlights not only of the month but of the entire year. We think it was very successful. The Council used it to its full capacity and covered everything it could possibly within the time available. I support your view that the most important issues before the Council should continue to be discussed during such ministerial weeks if possible. I do not think it is realistic to have our ministers come here more than once or twice a year, but I believe that this year, the ministerial week was successful. It was during the ministerial week that we had the most important meetings, on terrorism, counter-terrorism and Afghanistan, during which the Council in fact set or reinforced its policies on these matters.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“On the procedure of receiving regular briefings from the States, organizations or groups of friends active in pursuing peace initiatives, frankly, during the two years of our membership in the Council, we have not seen any cases in which the Council refused to hear a State or organization when it asked to brief the Council on the implementation or results of peace initiatives being pursued. I believe that we should simply do this more often. As to whether the press is the appropriate source of information for the Council on such initiatives, definitely not. It is the appropriate source of information for the public at large, but not for the Council. In our View, the Council is a body that should continue to receive information from various sources and act upon this information accordingly.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“Of course, we can try to explore other ways, but in our View, frankly, this is not an issue. I think the issue is that the Council not only should try to be transparent but also should be seen as transparent by Member States. Even if after today's meeting we ask States outside the Council whether the Council is transparent or not, I am afraid that the majority of the replies will be in the negative. If the Council becomes truly transparent, the question of the Council's interaction with States and others will not be so acute as it is today.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“The level of success was different on various issues, but that is the reality - the way things work in the Council. I agree with you, Madam President, that there has been an improvement in the transparency of the Council's activities. I do not want to add the word "considerable", and I would pick up on what Kishore Mahbubani said. Maybe in the future, we can think about making consultations of the whole more transparent in one way or another, because, as in the past, most of the issues continue to be addressed behind closed doors, although the vast majority - though not all - of them can easily be discussed in an open format. As to your question regarding other ways for the Council to interact with States and others, I think we have tried almost all of them.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“It is unfortunate that, while speaking about transparency, we do not have more representatives of Member States present here. So, maybe, as Ambassador Mahbubani suggested, we should think about it. Maybe we should lure members of the United Nations by giving them the opportunity to speak before the members of the Security Council, which was once done on another issue. Perhaps that would bring the Member States to this Chamber to participate in our discussion. Madam President, let me quickly go through the questions raised in your note for the wrap-up meeting. First, it should be recognized that during the month of November, the Council in general met the objectives set out in the document you distributed at the beginning of this month.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“We managed to achieve consensus on Iraq. We had important thematic discussions on children in armed conflicts and on the protection of civilians. We touched upon many African issues - Angola, Ethiopia, Eritrea, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Western Sahara, Sierra Leone and Liberia. We managed to extend the mandates of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) and the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF). We had an important discussion of the activities of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and, of course, Kosovo and other issues on the agenda. And we are having an important wrap-up session today.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“First of all, I would like to congratulate you, Madam, and your team on the successful conclusion of your presidency during this very challenging month, which was filled - or should I say, jam-packed - with all sorts of events and activities, both in the Council and outside it. I also thank you for the efficient and professional performance of your presidential duties, which greatly contributed to the constructive consideration of many issues on the Council's agenda. In fact, the programme of work that you had distributed on the eve of your presidency has been successfully completed, and I would say that the results are quite impressive. In November, we had an extremely important ministerial meeting on counter-terrorism. We discussed Afghanistan intensively and adopted a very significant resolution to that effect.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“I recognize that perhaps this question would be better addressed to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees or the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. Still, I would like to know if you have some information and if you could tell us whether anything is being done in this direction, and whether there have been criteria or procedures developed and applied for this purpose.”
2001-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4424 (2001) · source
“We should recognize that when it comes to non-State actors and the problem of their engagement in a dialogue, there is probably no satisfactory solution at the moment, especially in situations where armed groups operate not as an organized military force with clear political objectives, but rather as gangs of criminals profiting from the lack of security and general instability. As far as I know, an effort has already been made to address this issue in some form or another. What, in fact, has been done in this regard by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee? My second question concerns the identification of armed elements and their separation from civilians in refugee camps and camps for internally displaced persons.”
2001-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4424 (2001) · source
“I would like to thank through you, Madam President, Under-Secretary- General Kenzo Oshima for his succinct yet informative briefing on the status of implementation of the initiatives set out in the letter of the President of the Council of2l June 2001. Without repeating our position on the topic of civilians in armed conflict - I think that yesterday's debate covered many of the issues pertaining to this important problem in general - I wish to ask Mr. Oshima a few questions. First, we would appreciate it if Mr. Oshima could provide us with an update on the issue of the development of a manual of best practices for engagement with armed groups.”
2001-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4424 (2001) · source
“The assistance of the international community in overcoming the consequences of the conflict, and the provision of humanitarian aid to the war-affected population, should be regarded as indispensable parts of the overall peace efforts in Angola.”
2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source
“When preparing for this meeting, I took with me some materials containing information on equipment that can be provided to SADC to enhance its capacity to strengthen air-traffic control systems in the subregion. We intend to send these materials to the Chairman of the Angola sanctions Committee shortly. Ukraine is also interested in participating in the donor conference relating to Angola, which will provide additional assistance to SADC member States in implementing the sanctions regime. Finally, let me reiterate that the restoration of a lasting peace in Angola cannot be complete without the economic rehabilitation of the country.”
2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source
“Continued violations of sanctions remain a serious concern for my delegation. We appreciate the efforts of the Organization of African Unity, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and individual Member States to reinforce the detection and suppression of cross-border movement of arms and petroleum, and other sanctions- breaking activities. At the same time, we note the critical role played by illegal flight activities in resupplying UNITA with weapons and ammunition. We recognize that SADC needs a great deal of assistance in pursuing this matter. In fact, it needs special and sophisticated equipment, adequate training for staff, sufficient financing and other important things. The Government of Ukraine stands ready to assist in this process, in particular through providing training in air navigation to personnel.”
2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source
“As we have just heard, the Government of Angola made its position very clear in this regard. I believe it is important to re-emphasize that the Council should continue to strengthen its sanctions policy against UNITA. I would like to reiterate that the Government of Ukraine fully supports the work of the monitoring mechanism. Its latest report, together with the previous reports, provided us with an elaborate picture of UNITA's operations and functioning, and of sanctions-breaking mechanisms and channels. I wish to voice our strong support for the continued monitoring of sanctions against UNITA and our agreement with the recommendations of the Monitoring Mechanism regarding the need to establish a permanent capacity within the United Nations to ensure the monitoring of sanctions.”
2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source
“UNITA's sustained military activity is unacceptable and gives the lie to its repeated declarations that it seeks a peaceful resolution of the conflict. We are glad to hear that the Government of Angola is still ready to restart a dialogue with UNITA, and we join other members of the Council in welcoming the four-point agenda for peace prepared by the Government of Angola. Indeed, the past month's developments underlined the urgency of a negotiated settlement of the conflict, which remains the only viable alternative to the prospect of another long decade of guerrilla warfare. Here, I think, it is important to underline that the resumption of dialogue with UNITA should not mean a renegotiation of the Lusaka Protocol, which should remain the main point of departure for further steps in the peace process.”
2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source
“The promulgation of an amnesty law, the creation of a peace fund, the announcement of elections and other forward-looking measures are indeed valuable contributions to peace and reconciliation in Angola. The growing involvement of the civil society and the churches in the peace and democratization processes is also very encouraging. The most recent report of the Secretary-General and Minister Miranda's briefing today confirmed that UNITA increased its terror campaign in different parts of Angola, which is targeted primarily at the civilian population and aimed at undermining hopes for a peaceful settlement. We hold the Savimbi-led UNITA fully responsible for this aggravation of the situation in the country, which testifies to UNITA's lack of genuine commitment to the peace process.”
2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source
“We hope that we will continue to build on and expand our friendly and mutually beneficial relations. Ukraine welcomes the general improvement in relations between the Government of Angola and the United Nations, and the strengthening of an atmosphere of trust. This is a welcome result of what has been done in the Security Council, and of the efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Adviser for Africa. We believe that the role played by the United Nations Office in Angola (UNOA) in the coming months will be particularly essential for the continuation of the peace process, especially in view of the request to UNOA by the Angolan Government to seek the completion of the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol.”
2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source
“I am grateful to you, Madam President, for this opportunity to meet with Foreign Minister Joao Bernardo de Miranda and to hear a firsthand account of the developments in Angola. I also wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Ibrahim Gambari for his lucid and comprehensive update on the situation. I wish to use this opportunity to reaffirm Ukraine's strong support for the peace process in Angola and for the steps taken by the Government of Angola aimed at promoting the democratization process, the rule of law and the protection of human rights. Earlier this year, my country arranged for an exchange of delegations to our respective capitals and had very constructive and useful talks. Let me also reaffirm that my country will continue our efforts to bring peace, stability and prosperity to Angola.”
2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source
“In a few days, the Council will embark on the second review of the effectiveness of the existing sanctions regime with regard to Liberia, in accordance with paragraph 12 of resolution 1343 (2001). In this connection, I wish to express my delegation's readiness to engage in scrupulous work and careful analysis of all the sources and factors involved to follow up the recommendations of this report and other reports presented to the Council, with a View to ensuring that the course of action that the Council takes will be fully justified and aimed at contributing in the most effective manner to the restoration of peace and security in West Africa.”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“In accordance with the mandate, the Panel investigated specific areas of Liberian economic activities and their roles in generating revenue for illegal activities, in violation of Security Council sanctions, and produced a number of recommendations which require further close consideration by the Council. We have studied the Secretary-General's report on the humanitarian consequences of the possible future measures of the Council with regard to Liberia, and take serious note of the conclusions contained in paragraph 47 of the report. We believe that when this issue is taken up more closely by the Council, the analysis and conclusions of the Secretary-General should be given priority consideration.”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“My delegation looks forward to the Panel's useful input in this regard to the work of the sanctions Committee. We read with great interest the Panel's recommendation on the strengthening of the United Nations internal capacity to monitor compliance with resolution 1343 (2001), drawing on the experience of the Angolan Monitoring Mechanism. However, we believe that this recommendation might be further extended to provide for the setting up within the United Nations of a permanent body, an office or unit within the Secretariat, which would conduct comprehensive monitoring of the sanctions regime. We believe that the establishment of such a mechanism could be an important part of the general sanctions policy and conflict prevention strategy of the Security Council.”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“We also think it might be useful to discuss some specific recommendations on the information exchange mechanism on weapons procurement with the Economic Community of West African States, which has an established role to play in the area. The recommendations on end-user certificates, in our view, also merit close consideration, including within the competence of other relevant forums. We take note of the Panel's observation that the travel ban has been the most effective sanction and at the same time the source of the greatest number of complaints from individuals affected by the sanctions regime. We agree with the Panel's recommendation that the travel-ban list should not be set in stone and, for humanitarian reasons, should be appropriately adjusted.”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“I would also like to make brief comments on some of those recommendations which, in our view, may provide a good basis for ensuring effective implementation of the sanctions imposed by the Security Council. My delegation supports in principle the recommendations on the measures aimed at preventing forged aircraft registrations, especially with respect to the increased role of the International Civil Aviation Organization and other civil aviation authorities. We also support a number of the Panel's recommendations on weapons, in particular those measures aimed at curbing activities of the armed non-State actors in the Mano River Union, which continue to be a destabilizing factor in the subregion.”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“With regard to the activities of the Panel, my delegation takes note with satisfaction of its attachment to the provisions of paragraph 20 of resolution 1343 (2001), which provided for the submission of the relevant information collected in the course of the investigation to the attention of the Governments concerned for their subsequent action. We consider that principle to constitute the most productive method of work for such monitoring bodies. The report offers a number of worthy recommendations aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of the measures taken by the Council to bring peace and stability to the countries of the region. We believe that the recommendations contained in the report constitute useful terms of reference for further discussions in the Security Council and the sanctions Committee.”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“Our thanks also go to the Director, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, for presenting the Secretary- General's report (S/2001/939). We are pleased to see the members of the Panel participating in today's debate. We commend the Panel for producing a detailed, documented and thorough analysis, which provides us with further understanding of the complex illegal networks and operations in arms and other economic activities that affect peace and stability in West Africa. It also addresses important aspects of the strengthening of the effectiveness of the implementation of Security Council sanctions.”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“First of all, let me warmly congratulate you, Madam President, on assuming the presidency of the Council for the month of November. I also take this opportunity to convey our highest appreciation to Ambassador Ryan of Ireland and his team for the excellent job done during Ireland's presidency in October. We welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Liberia, Mr. Captan, to the Council to take part in our discussion. We are pleased to express appreciation to the Chairman of the sanctions Committee on Liberia, Ambassador Mahbubani, for his most comprehensive, analytical and forward-looking introduction of the report of the Panel of Experts established pursuant to resolution 1343 (2001) concerning Liberia. We also thank the Chairman of the Panel, Ambassador Ayafor, for presenting the report to the Council.”
2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source
“The establishment within the United Nations of an office or unit to monitor targeted sanctions as well as the illicit exploitation and trafficking of high-value commodities in armed conflict should be considered an important part not only of the sanctions policy as such, but also of the Council's conflict-prevention strategy in general.”
2001-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4394 (2001) · source
“I cannot say that my delegation is entirely happy with the provisions of the draft recommendations. Many of our proposals, unfortunately, were not reflected in the paper. The same can be said about many other delegations. While we realize that we cannot get everything we want, at the same time, we consider that it would be inappropriate and counterproductive to throw away what has been achieved during all these months of negotiations. Finally, I think that we cannot seriously consider sanctions-related issues without reviewing ways to strengthen the capacity of the United Nations in this area.”
2001-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4394 (2001) · source
“I cannot but express my deep regret at the prolonged foot-dragging in the consideration of the draft outcome of the Working Group on sanctions, which, among other things, contains specific references to the Interlaken and Bonn-Berlin processes. Whatever our individual and national attitudes towards the results achieved by the Group, we cannot simply disregard its work and the draft outcome presented by the Chairman. We realize that it is practically impossible to achieve full consensus on all issues related to the question of sanctions, and compromises had to be worked out among delegations. I believe that the results we have achieved thus far are the best we can do under the circumstances. Sooner or later, we should make our final decision on the report, and I think that it is high time for the Council to do so.”
2001-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4394 (2001) · source
“I should like to thank the representatives of Germany, Sweden and Switzerland for their initiative in calling for this discussion and for the introduction of the "end results" booklets of the Bonn-Berlin and Interlaken processes in such a lucid and user-friendly form. I hope that the reports of the Security Council will one day become as analytical and useful as the booklets that were circulated today. These very important initiatives have become a significant part of a general process that has brought about visible improvements in Security Council policy in the area of sanctions in recent years. I hope that the Council will carefully consider the results of the Interlaken and Bonn-Berlin processes and apply them in its work. I said, "I hope", Mr. President, because the Council's record in this area is less than perfect.”
2001-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4394 (2001) · source
“We are very grateful to you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting of the Security Council on a question to which we attach the utmost importance. We would like also to thank Assistant Secretary-General Ibrahima Fall for his very informative briefing. We are glad that the topic of general issues of sanctions is now being considered in an open format and is no longer relegated to the place it had occupied in the last several months - as a footnote to the Council's monthly schedule of work. We hope that from now on the Council will be resuming its involvement in this important issue.”
2001-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4394 (2001) · source
“We believe that the firm position of the Security Council, aimed at the full implementation of resolution 1244 (1999), and the active encouragement of all Kosovo communities to participate in the elections will give the necessary impetus to further stabilizing processes in the region. I hope that it will also send a clear message conveying a philosophy of peace and trust. As Ambassador Kolby recently said, the progress in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been incremental, not fundamental. It seems that these words will become another Norwegian proverb for me to quote today. We must be fully aware that the progress in Kosovo is still rather more incremental than fundamental. However, my delegation believes that the situation should be improved by our resolve and united actions. Kosovo stands on the edge of a new historic period.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“It means that people do not want to return home because they are afraid for their lives; that they do not know how to live with others without fear; that there is an urgent need to improve the security environment through robust measures against any form of violence, including terrorist activities; and that there is an extreme need to facilitate dialogue not only between UNMIK and the FRY authorities but between the Kosovo Albanians and Kosovo Serbs as well. In the context of the forthcoming elections, these challenges take on special importance. My delegation fully supports the provisions of the presidential statement to be adopted at this meeting.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“In this context, let me stress that my delegation supports the results-oriented efforts of UNMIK and KFOR to improve the situation and enhance confidence-building measures through such important acts as the re-establishment of the Political Violence Task Force, the launching of UNMIK-Federal Republic of Yugoslavia contact groups on missing persons, and so on. Much more has to be done. A vivid example of the persistent problems in this area is the continued exodus of Kosovo Serbs and non-Albanian nationals from the province. I should like to quote the OSCE report I mentioned earlier, which states that the number of Kosovo Serbs in Pristina "is subject to constant fluctuation. Estimates for the current number of Kosovo Serbs [who are permanent residents] have fallen as low as 300." I repeat: 300 Serbs. That is quite something.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“The recent Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) report on the situation of ethnic minorities in Kosovo stresses: "The negative attitudes and perceptions that continue to drive the post-conflict situation can come to the fore and lead to a sharp deterioration at any time." Moreover, the number of reported security incidents in August alone indicates that long-term improvements in the overall situation can be guaranteed only through an effective confidence- building policy and effective security, policing and judicial systems.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“With respect to the latter, let me express Ukraine's readiness to provide the Department of Civil Security and Emergency Preparedness and the Kosovo Protection Corps with the necessary training assistance. There is a Norwegian proverb that says: "There is no wind that blows right for the sailor who does not know where the harbour is." The general security situation in Kosovo remains windy but stable. However, the perceived security improvement could be qualified as extremely shaky.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“In this regard, we welcome UNMIK's efforts to further improve the operational environment for the police, including steps to establish confidence in the Kosovo northern municipalities. Another noteworthy element is the growing capacity of the Kosovo Police Service, which should be enhanced and strengthened. As concerns the economic dimension, we fully endorse the priorities set by the Special Representative to hand over a balanced budget to the provisional self- government, to introduce modern financial management and to develop a Kosovo-wide public investment programme within the framework of the Kosovo consolidated budget. I should like to note also the useful efforts made in the agricultural sector and in the sphere of civil security and emergency preparedness capability.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“As a positive sign, let me mention the recent decision of the Special Representative to promulgate regulation 2001/19, which sets out the functions and competencies of the ministries of the provisional self-government and lays out general principles to guide the establishment of the civil service. I wish also to point out UNMIK's role in the creation of improved judicial, economic and social conditions in the province. The progress made in the police and justice reform is a visible and welcome development. The forthcoming completion of the Kosovo Organized Crime Bureau may provide another important impetus for improving the general civil security situation in the region. It is very encouraging to note that the police forces are increasingly operational in almost all areas of Kosovo.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“Before turning to the forthcoming Kosovo-wide elections, let me highlight a few issues related to the noticeable progress made by UNMIK during the period under review. My delegation strongly supports a further improvement in the relations between UNMIK and the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. We are counting on a further enhancement of the institutional links between UNMIK, KFOR and the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, as we consider them key prerequisites for the stable development of a democratic, multi-ethnic Kosovo society. Important steps have been taken by UNMIK in implementing the Constitutional Framework, preparing for the transfer of authority to the provisional institutions of the Kosovo self-government, and enhancing institutional capacities.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“Let me express my appreciation for both the report of the Secretary-General and the presentation made by the Special Representative, I should like also to commend the efforts carried out by the men and women ofthe Mission in implementing resolution 1244 (1999). On 3 October, which was marked by the official start of the 45-day Kosovo election campaign, the Security Council and UNMIK entered a new stage of their activities aimed at bringing peace and stability to Kosovo. The results of the elections to be held on 17 November will not only open another chapter in the chronicles of the history of the province of Kosovo- Metohija; they will test the very efficiency of the Council's peacemaking strategies and policies.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“Before I begin my statement, I should like to make a remark. I think that we have to get back to our system of drawing up lists of speakers, because today, as you rightly recognized, Mr. President, I was one of the first to raise my hand to be on the list; now I am the twelfth speaker. I reserve my right to return to this issue during consultations on the working methods of the Council. I am grateful to Special Representative Haekkerup for his comprehensive and informative update on the latest developments in Kosovo and on the activities of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“While noting an urgent need for external assistance to the country, we also believe that the key to long-term stability in the country lies with the Central Africans themselves. At the same time, we strongly maintain that the international community should remain effectively engaged in the country if we are to achieve sustainable peace, stability and development in the Central African Republic. Today we have a clear plan, and we need to proceed with real action. Finally, we hope that today's discussion will provide a significant impetus to mobilizing international, political and financial commitments in support of post-conflict peace-building in the Central African Republic.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source
“We highly appreciate the activities of BONUCA aimed at strengthening the capacity of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights, reform of the armed forces, consolidation of peace and the democratic process and facilitating mobilization of international political support and resources for national reconstruction and economic recovery. We believe that strengthened activities of BONUCA, in cooperation with the national authorities, in coordination with the agencies of the United Nations system present in the country and in interaction with international financial institutions and development partners will further contribute to the successful implementation of the peace-building strategy in the Central African Republic.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source
“We commend the Secretary-General's attention to the importance of continued close coordination between the representatives in the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Given the specificity and the complexity of the peace-building strategy for the country, we highly commend the comprehensive action plan proposed by the Secretary-General, to be implemented by the United Nations and the international community in support of the Government's efforts towards consolidation of peace and economic recovery. Taking into account that some of the Secretary-General's recommendations are directly linked to development aspects, we believe it would be useful if those recommendations were brought to the attention of other relevant bodies of the United Nations family for consideration.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source
“There are a number of challenges before the Government of the Central African Republic and the international community to reduce potential risks of instability, particularly in the spheres of economic and social recovery, improvement of political environment, public administration and finances and the protection and promotion of human rights. The importance of completing the restructuring of the defence and security forces and the collection of weapons remains high on the peace-building agenda in the country. Another area of which the Security Council should be extremely vigilant is the situation's subregional dimension and the links between the resumption of conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and stability in the Central African Republic.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source
“The alarming rate of the spread of HIV/AIDS in the Central African Republic adds to these concerns. Under these circumstances, the situation in the Central African Republic requires an immediate concerted response aimed at finding long-lasting solutions to the numerous challenges facing post- conflict peace-building in the country. In our view, it also represents a test case for the United Nations system and the international community with regard to the implementation of a comprehensive and integrated peace-building strategy.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source
“First of all, I would like to commend the French presidency for initiating the public format of today's discussion. I wish to welcome the Secretary-General's Representative in the Central African Republic and Head of the United Nations Peace-building Support Office in the Central African Republic (BONUCA), General Lamine Cisse, and the Country Director of the World Bank, Mr. Robert Calderisi. We entirely share General Cisse's analysis of the specific nature of the situation in the country, which has been gravely affected by the attempted coup d'etat. The absence of political dialogue, social tensions, economic decline, insecurity within the regional context, refugee problems - all these characteristics of the current situation in the Central African Republic raise serious concerns.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source
“Moreover, I would like to express our readiness to be useful to the Office of the High Representative in this important work. At the same time, we would greatly appreciate the comments of the High Representative on the current situation in the field of the protection of the rights of national minorities. My delegation would also welcome his remarks on further necessary steps in this regard.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379 (2001) · source
“In this respect, it is of particular importance to make the property laws effective, to promote further comprehensive judicial reform and to strengthen human rights institutions. My delegation applauds the measures taken by the High Representative in this regard. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to underline the importance we attach to ensuring the human rights not only of the three constituent peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina, but also of its national minorities. As the Council knows, the Ukrainian ethnic community constitutes the fourth-largest ethnic group in the country. My delegation commends the efforts of the High Representative aimed at improving conditions for the national, political and cultural revival of the national minorities in the country.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379 (2001) · source