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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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“My delegation welcomes the decision made by the High Representative, in pursuit of economic reforms in the financial, labour and pension sectors, in creating a favourable environment for the effective functioning of industry and trade and in promoting the privatization process. We have noted the concern expressed by the High Representative about the state of public finances in the country, as indicated by the results of the audit of the entity budgets for 2000. In this respect, let me stress again that effective economic reforms in any country are impossible without sound and transparent financial administration. While noting the recent progress on returns of minorities, we believe that much more should be done in ensuring the conditions necessary for their security and the equality of their rights upon their return.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379 (2001) · source
“We believe that such a decision will help intensify the further development of Bosnia and Herzegovina's security and defence identity. In this context, my delegation supports the intention of Bosnia and Herzegovina to join the Partnership for Peace programme. We hope that a positive response to this initiative can provide an important incentive for Bosnia and Herzegovina in taking forward the political and military reforms. As for the economic dimension, we are confident that the advancement of economic reforms in the country should continue to be a key element of the international community's strategy. At the same time, we should be realistic about the fact that Bosnia and Herzegovina will continue to face serious economic difficulties until the structural reform has been fully implemented.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379 (2001) · source
“We support the steps of the High Representative aimed at stabilizing political life in Bosnia and Herzegovina. My delegation fully endorses the measures taken to preserve the country's unity and to create conditions necessary for the productive work of State institutions based on non-nationalistic principles. Ukraine welcomes the adoption by the Council of Ministers of the Stability Pact Charter for Media Freedom. We believe that this important step will provide a new impetus to the further development of free and pluralistic media in the country. Let me also mention the adoption of the Bosnia and Herzegovina defence policy, which has strengthened the authority of the presidency in the field of defence and security.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379 (2001) · source
“We are pleased to note further progress in creating a multi-ethnic and multicultural united State of Bosnia and Herzegovina based on the democratic and humanitarian ideals of modern Europe. Ukraine particularly welcomes the recent decision of the House of Representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina to adopt the election law, which in fact was a major step forward on the road to European integration. It is also an important prerequisite for the accession of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Council of Europe. In this context, I wish to commend the successful work of the Office of the High Representative and the representatives of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, which made a remarkable contribution to achieving this political compromise.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379 (2001) · source
“At the outset, let me thank High Representative Petritsch and Special Representative Jacques Paul Klein for their succinct and lucid briefings, as well as for their comprehensive report, which provided us with a clear vision of the current situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. My delegation is encouraged by the positive tendencies testifying to the fact that the general situation in that country has become more stable. Ukraine welcomes the results-oriented efforts of the High Representative aimed in particular at consolidating the Bosnia and Herzegovina State institutions and at strengthening their competencies. We also appreciate the High Representative's activities focused on economic reform and refugee return.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379 (2001) · source
“We therefore think that new definitions, terms and strategies have to be developed for the new realities. I want to propose declaring the tragic day of 11 September as an international day to combat terrorism. Finally, I believe it would be worthwhile to consider convening a ministerial meeting of the Council - possibly in the nearest future; maybe in the week of 24 September - to discuss our response to international terrorism.”
2001-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4370 (2001) · source
“Whoever is behind this tragedy have put themselves beyond the laws of human civilization and deserve a just and inevitable punishment. In this dramatic hour, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expresses its sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims of this malicious and barbaric act. "The shocking events in the United States once again speak for the need to join the efforts of the whole international community in the fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations." The magnitude of yesterday's acts goes beyond terrorism as we have known it so far. With the new technologies and the changed nature of the world in which they operate, a handful of angry Samsons and disciples of apocalypse would suffice to cause havoc.”
2001-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4370 (2001) · source
“We are very grateful to you, Mr. President, for convening this urgent meeting of the Security Council. What happened yesterday is a terrible catastrophe. It is a tragic loss for the American people. We admire the bravery and tenacity of firefighters, policemen and the whole American nation. I wish to use this opportunity to quote a statement made by our Minister for Foreign Affairs that conveys the essence of Ukraine's reaction to yesterday's events in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expresses its deepest indignation at the unprecedented outbreak of terrorist acts committed on ll September in the United States. This crime, directed primarily against civilians, is a direct challenge not only to the United States, but to the entire civilized world.”
2001-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4370 (2001) · source
“The drafting of the constitution will also require the assistance of the international community. We consider that the election of 30 August became an extraordinary event on the way to the independence of East Timor. At the same time, we are aware that a great deal remains to be done to achieve independence, and it will continue to require international support and United Nations leadership and participation. Ukraine is ready to continue to support the efforts of UNTAET towards the practical implementation of the aspirations of the people of East Timor. Finally, we would like to voice our full support for the presidential statement on the issue.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“We believe it is extremely important to avoid confrontation within East Timorese society after the elections. We are of the opinion that this should remain one of the priorities for UNTAET. It is also essential to ensure the smooth formation of the Constituent Assembly and the new Cabinet, and to maintain a peaceful environment for the debate over the first constitution of East Timor. Taking into account the shortage of adequate qualifications among the East Timorese, UNTAET, in our View, should pay special attention to providing relevant assistance to the citizens who were elected to the Assembly, preparing them for good governance and for the creation of a new civilized democratic society in this territory, which has suffered so much and which has never experienced democracy.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“I would like to join others in welcoming the Secretary-General's presence at this important meeting of the Security Council, which marks a significant achievement of the United Nations. I wish to thank the Under-Secretary-General, Mr. Guehenno, for his comprehensive briefing. We are glad to hear the good news today. We welcome the successful holding on 30 August of the elections for the Constituent Assembly in a democratic and transparent manner. We highly appreciate the relevant activities of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) and the Transitional Cabinet, as well as the restraint and patience exercised by all political parties. We also note with satisfaction the cooperation shown by the Government of Indonesia.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“Finally, I should like once again to voice our full support for conducting wrap-up discussions, especially for conducting them in open meetings of the Council.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“I do not think that such a discussion would be useful without the participation of the wider United Nations membership, to which the reports are directed. But it is important that we hold a separate discussion within the Council following the review of the report in the General Assembly to consider in a practical manner concerns and proposals voiced during the Assembly's debate. I also wish to lend my full support to what was said by Ambassador Mahbubani and other speakers regarding the importance of finalizing, hopefully within the next month, the work on the draft report of the working group on sanctions. We urge the next presidency to allocate sufficient time for relevant discussion in the Council on that issue.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“It did not serve the Council's image well, and it sent a very wrong signal to the parties on the ground. I have deliberately not touched in my statement on the issue of the contents of the report of the Security Council to the General Assembly, as mentioned in the paper on the wrap-up meeting. It is evident that over the past several years, steps have been taken to improve both the contents and the format of the Council's report. Yet a lot remains to be done to make it better and- no less important - reader-friendly. Many options may be explored here, from asking the Secretary-General to prepare a yearly assessment, as suggested by some Council members during our previous consultations, to streamlining specific chapters and paragraphs of the report.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“The tragic course of events in that region required an immediate reaction on the part of the Council, and the convening of the meeting by the President at the request of the Islamic group was timely and was the right decision. The effectiveness of the Council's reaction to the situation was, however, once again undermined by its inability to act. It is truly regrettable that the Council demonstrated that it was not in a position to reach a unanimous decision on an outcome document following that urgent meeting. The inability of the Council to adopt such a decision aimed at putting a stop to the ongoing violence and bloodshed in the Palestinian territory and in Israel and at bringing the parties back to the negotiating table can really be viewed as the failure of the Security Council as a body to fulfil its Charter obligations.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“In our judgement, that resolution is a noteworthy document in which the Council recognizes the importance of a conflict- prevention strategy and outlines the ways to implement a number of the Secretary-General's recommendations relating to the role of the Security Council and other players. Now it is important to make the resolution work. The record of the Council will always be mixed. There are, of course, successes; sometimes there are failures. In our view, one of the major events for the Council in the past month - this was mentioned by some earlier speakers - was the urgent meeting held on 20 and 21 August on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“As far as the Secretariat's briefings are concerned, we particularly welcome what has almost become a customary practice - the circulation of briefings and briefing notes before the Council hears the Secretariat's briefing and considers the agenda item. We would encourage the Secretariat to apply such an approach to all agenda items under consideration. We regard yesterday's adoption of resolution 1366 (2001), which was based on the Secretary- General's report on the prevention of armed conflict (S/2001/574) and which followed up the debate held in June, to be among the major positive results that the Council achieved in August.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“This informal gathering allowed Council members to have an open and frank exchange of views on the pros and cons of the strategies that the Council adopts. We believe that such informal debates and brainstorming sessions are very useful and should be continued. We cannot but mention here the initiative of the Colombian presidency to hold an open Council debate on small arms, following the United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects. This timely event - with wide participation among Members of the United Nations - and the adoption of the presidential statement once again highlighted the areas where the Council has a role to play in addressing the issue of small arms.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“Let me first of all congratulate Ambassador Valdivieso and the delegation of Colombia on the successful conclusion of the presidency. Thank you for the efficient and professional performance of your presidential duties that facilitated our work this month and contributed greatly to the constructive consideration of the issues on the Council's agenda. One should recognize that in this month the Council effectively continued applying in its work all the good traditions and innovative approaches that have evolved over the past years, thus strengthening and building upon the trend toward greater transparency and better working methods developed in the successive presidencies. I would particularly like to note here the holding of the informal policy forum devoted to the deliberations on regional approaches to managing conflicts in Africa.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“My delegation reiterates the appeal made to the donor community to establish local projects of rapid impact, so as to improve the daily lives of the Congolese.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“We again call upon all the parties to leave behind needless ambitions and to engage in the realization of the Lusaka accord. We believe that only the pursuit of dialogue and effective cooperation to strengthen the climate of trust among the parties will make it possible to overcome their reluctance and doubts concerning one another. It is therefore with satisfaction and hope that we look forward to the continuation of contacts and dialogue among the leaders of the region. Finally, I would like to stress once again that, in order to be effective, any peace process must be accompanied by economic assistance. In that context, we welcome the launching of the economic dimension of MONUC, with the resumption of navigation on the Congo river.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“We call again on all those who have influence over the RCD-Goma to convey that demand and to finally achieve this decisive step in the peace process. My delegation strongly believes that the Security Council should make a clear commitment, in line with its policy, to consider expanding the size of United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC), so that the mission can carry out in full the tasks assigned to it as well as additional tasks. We are certain that there is a practical need for the Council to demonstrate a credible presence, determination and commitment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We have seen in Sierra Leone the difference that a credible United Nations presence can make.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“As for the issue of armed groups, whose attacks and violent actions have threatened the peace efforts, we think that there is an urgent need for a visionary strategy with a view, in particular, to establishing an effective ceasefire throughout the whole Congolese territory, and to remobilizing all parties in the implementation of their obligations in accordance with the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement. We continue to be deeply concerned over the delay in the demilitarization of Kisangani, which today remains among the major obstacles to the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Following Rwanda and Uganda, the Rassemblement congolais pour la democratie (RCD-Goma) must now abide by that commitment without further delay.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“Moreover, progress in the inter-Congolese dialogue should be accompanied by progress in the implementation of other aspects of the Lusaka accord, namely the withdrawal of all foreign forces from the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation or resettlement of armed groups. Appropriate measures in that regard constitute fundamental criteria for a lasting peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in the region as a whole.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“It is important that the representatives of the Congolese Government, rebels, unarmed opposition and civil society managed to reach a compromise agreement on a number of issues concerning the holding of the inter-Congolese dialogue - one of the key elements of the Lusaka Agreement. We find this very encouraging for the whole peace process. Also promising is the fact that various Congolese representatives have agreed to meet together in October in Addis Ababa and to discuss the outstanding issues. We encourage them to preserve the spirit of Gaborone during the time left before the actual beginning of the inter-Congolese dialogue and to refrain from any actions that could undermine the progress achieved thus far.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“In that regard, it is extremely important for the parties concerned to realize that only a comprehensive solution to the problems, accompanied by their readiness for constructive dialogue and compromise, can bring about real results leading to a meaningful settlement of the conflict. It is with that idea in mind that we welcome the outcome of the long-awaited preparatory meeting on the inter-Congolese dialogue held at Gaborone recently. We share the general assessment that the results of that meeting exceeded the expectations. In that respect, I want to pay tribute to Sir Ketumile Masire and his team for their hard work and efforts to convene the meeting and make it a success.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“Some positive steps have been taken by the parties to reinvigorate the political dialogue, to ensure the implementation of the ceasefire, to enhance the inter-Congolese dialogue and to advance the disengagement and redeployment of forces. Unfortunately, we cannot state that the peace process has yet reached a point of no return and has become irreversible. The recalcitrance of certain parties and their attempts to preserve the status quo are clear indications of the existing difficulties threatening the peace process. The precarious situation is still connected with many political, military and social problems, whose solution, in turn, is dependent on the willingness of the sides to implement their commitments under the Lusaka Peace Agreement.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“First of all, Mr. President, I would like to thank you for having convened this important meeting on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, at a very crucial stage of the peace process in that country. I wish also to express my delegation's appreciation to the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Hedi Annabi, for his timely, useful and very comprehensive briefing. As previous speakers rightly noted, the prospects for a successful outcome of the concerted efforts to achieve peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have never been as promising as they are today.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“Ukraine maintains its regular dialogue on these issues with member States of the European Union, the OSCE and other interested States. We fully abide by the relevant recommendations of the General Assembly and decisions ofthe OSCE. Ukraine backs the measures aimed at the mandatory destruction of weapons confiscated from those possessing them illegally. I would like to inform the Council that such measures are being implemented in my country on a regular basis. In conclusion, let me assure you, Mr. President, that Ukraine remains a strong supporter of the final eradication of the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons and will continue to take an active part in the international efforts to combat this practice, as well as to restrain the proliferation of these weapons.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“We also attach great importance to the adoption of the Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. Let me also emphasize that Ukraine pursues a quite responsible policy in the area of arms trade. The national system of export control provides for effective procedures in international transfers of arms, including small arms and light weapons. Our country also fulfils all its obligations as a party to the relevant international export control regimes. The legislation currently in force envisages strict measures aimed at preventing illegal arms manufacture, possession, use and transfer.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“We consider that the strengthening of international cooperation between border, customs and law-enforcement bodies in combating illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons requires the priority attention of States and regional organizations. In most cases such efforts require technical and financial assistance. Those countries that have the resources and experience should therefore be called upon to provide such assistance whenever necessary. I would also like to highly commend the initiatives of the European Union and welcome the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) document on small arms and light weapons, which in our view constitute a significant step towards the elaboration and implementation of global measures in this area. We support various other regional initiatives, particularly in Africa.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“While there are still great challenges ahead of us, on the positive side we should note a number of important developments in the struggle against illicit small-arms trafficking and the proliferation of such weapons. In our View, the most significant recent event was the United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, which gave the international community a unique opportunity to have a comprehensive analysis of this multifaceted problem and to develop a strategy for coordinating collective efforts in this field. We welcome the final document of the Conference: the Programme of Action. This important document reflects realistic approaches and, in our View, will further facilitate concerted efforts by all States to reach an eventual solution to this problem.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“We attach particular importance to the need to enhance the effectiveness of these measures through their rigorous enforcement by all Member States. In this regard, we strongly support and believe in the need for establishing effectively functioning national export control systems to prevent illegal small-arms transfers. We note the importance of the effective functioning of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes for former combatants, including the destruction of light weapons in their illegal possession as part of the peacekeeping and post-conflict peace-building support activities of the United Nations.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“We believe that the Council can offer added value in such areas as strengthening the effectiveness of its arms embargoes, putting an end to economies of war and encouraging voluntary moratoria on arms exports to conflict regions, as well as supporting disarmament, demobilization and reintegration measures. We are convinced that the Council embargoes on arms supplies to the so-called hot spots could play a central role in checking the proliferation of and eradicating illicit trafficking in these weapons. Most importantly, the Council must ensure full implementation of its arms embargoes and other sanctions targeting the illicit trade that pays for these weapons. Effective monitoring mechanisms should be further developed and put in place so as to prevent violations of arms embargoes.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“These weapons are often primary tools of Violence in many conflicts, in particular in the areas where the illicit supply of small arms flourishes. The global dimension of this problem was clearly identified at the recently held United Nations Conference. I would like to use this opportunity to thank Ambassador Camilo Reyes for his excellent leadership of that important international forum. Bearing in mind the transnational nature of this problem, it is our deep conviction that the United Nations should play a leading role in the fight against illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons, as well as in restraining the proliferation of these weapons. In this process the Security Council has its own distinctive role to play.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“I would like first of all to welcome you, Sir, to New York and to congratulate you on Colombia's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. We also commend the important statement made today by the Secretary- General. I wish to join other speakers in thanking you, Mr. President, for organizing this debate on the question of small arms. We agree that the problem of small arms, and particularly of their illicit proliferation, is one of the challenges that the Security Council, in accordance with its mandate, has to address. We share the view that the uncontrolled accumulation and spread of small arms and light weapons may encourage the outbreak of hostilities, destabilize situations, undermine the implementation of peace agreements and hamper post-conflict peace-building efforts throughout the world.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“It is better to prevent than to have to intervene later when it is too expensive on both the humanitarian and financial levels. The month of June was also an important occasion for my country to become a co-sponsor of the Council's resolution recommending to the General Assembly the reappointment of Mr. Kofi Annan as Secretary-General of our Organization. On behalf of my country and my delegation, we would like to reiterate to him our full support and wish him all success at a time when our world, which is undergoing such great changes, needs the United Nations so badly. Finally, allow me to voice our best wishes to our colleague and brother, Ambassador Neewoor.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“Our major object remains that of putting an end to the sufferings of the Iraqi people by doing away with and lifting as soon as possible the sanctions against Iraq. The second point is that the debate on the prevention of conflicts, which took place when the important report to the Secretary-General on this issue was presented, inspired genuine interest on the part of Member States. The subject of the prevention of conflicts lies at the heart of the responsibilities of our Organization. It should receive sustained attention from the international community in order to give it its proper role in the areas of peace and development in the light of its link to peace-building, as was emphasized by the Council in its presidential statement, adopted, as you will recall, in February under the presidency of Tunisia.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“The first is that the Council gave its attention throughout the last few weeks to the question of the oil-for-food programme and the Kuwaiti property. The Iraq question in the same way was the subject of a very important Security Council debate, in which we were able to take full account of the interest Member States of our Organization take in this subject. It came at a time after the earlier debate which the Council held in March 2000, also, incidently, under your presidence, Sir, on the humanitarian question in Iraq. The debate, which the Council has just held, will promote dialogue and transparency in dealing with issues before the Council, in addition to the intensive consultations carried out by the Council on the proposals before it.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“Mejdoub (Tunisia) (spoke in French) I have so many scruples with regard to taking the floor at such a late hour that I have voluntarily reduced my statement to three minutes. First of all, I would like to extend to you, as well as to your delegation, all the congratulations of the Tunisian delegation on the outstanding way in which you were able to guide the work of the Council during this month, a month rich in activity and marked by the consideration of a great number of important subjects with telling results. You just summarized all of the items which the Council considered this month, be they African, Saharan or Balkan. An enormous effort was made by all delegations, who sometimes went on site, so there is not need to reiterate. I merely would like to limit this intervention to two points.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“Let me say a couple of words on the issue of the communication of Council decisions. Although it took quite a long time - more than a year, in fact - your determination, Sir, has been rewarded with a note issued today regarding the communication of the Council's decisions. We consider this a clear demonstration of your country's commitment to improving the working methods and transparency of the Council. Finally, Sir, I welcome the initiative to hold wrap- up meetings. My country has always favoured the idea of holding a wrap-up meeting at the end of a presidency, and your initiative in holding an open wrap-up meeting deserves our full support. We hope that this will be continued in the future. Mr.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“The significant number of participants in that debate testifies to the keen interest in that meeting on the part of States Members of the United Nations. We are grateful also for the submission of the draft resolution that followed the debate, which provides a very good basis for further work. The adoption of resolution 1353 (2001), on the basis of the four months of activity of the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations in examining ways to strengthen cooperation among the Council, troop- contributing countries and the Secretariat, should be seen as yet another achievement of the Security Council in June. We commend Ambassador Ward of Jamaica for his leadership, and all the members of the Working Group for their efforts in preparing the draft resolution.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“You have achieved practically everything that we had expected from your presidency, and we commend you for your perseverance and resoluteness. Among the decisions with which the Bangladeshi presidency will be associated is, first and foremost, the Council's recommendation to the General Assembly regarding the reappointment of the Secretary-General. It was an easy decision for all of us: the candidature of Mr. Kofi Annan can hardly be challenged, after all. Yet your boldness in taking that decision forward, Sir, deserves our praise and support. Let me take this opportunity to convey Ukraine's warmest congratulations to Mr. Kofi Annan on his appointment as Secretary-General for a second term. We would also like to thank the Bangladeshi presidency for taking the initiative to hold an important debate on conflict prevention.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“Mr. President, I have prepared quite a long statement addressing various aspects of our work under your leadership this month. But, conscious of the time constraints, I will try to brief, and will touch on only a few of the most important issues. It has in fact been a remarkable month in many respects. It has been remarkable, first and foremost, in terms of the impact of our decisions on the future work of the entire Organization. It has been remarkable also in terms of the efficiency and professionalism demonstrated by you, Sir, and by your excellent team in managing the heavy schedule of meetings and consultations, combined with a mission to Kosovo, and in steering our work towards effective results.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“The United Nations and the international community have invested considerable effort and resources to see to it that peace and stability prevail. Today it is absolutely indispensable that the international community continue its strong support for the emerging signs of peace and stability in the country.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“The continued subregional political and humanitarian crisis once again underlines the urgency of restoring security and stability in the subregion through the establishment of political dialogue between the countries of the Mano River Union. We highly commend the UNAMSIL military and civilian personnel for their contribution to the progress achieved so far in Sierra Leone, especially the areas of establishing security, promoting disarmament and demobilization, assisting the Government in the restoration of legitimate authority and law throughout the country and supporting the spheres of public information and human rights. There is no area where UNAMSIL would not play a role. My country is particularly proud to be among the contributors to this important peacekeeping mission.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“Success in addressing these challenges is vitally important for creating an environment conducive to the holding of free and fair elections, which constitutes a major goal of the peace process. In the context of the current electoral preparations by the National Electoral Commission, we welcome the increased involvement of the United Nations in support ofthis process. The Secretary-General's report addresses the regional dimension of the situation in Sierra Leone, particularly the conflicts in the Mano River Union and the issues of the safe return of refugees and internally displaced persons, which remain the source of grave concern.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“At today's meeting, we had Mr. Adeniji and members of the Council clearly speaking about the importance of a quick and adequate response to the problem of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. The restoration of State authority throughout the country is yet another critical element of stabilization in Sierra Leone. While important steps have already been taken by the Government, with the assistance of UNAMSIL, to restore State administration and public services in some parts of the country, there is much to be done for further extension of State authority, law and order, promoting reconciliation, ensuring long- term recovery and rehabilitation.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“However, there are a number of challenges of which we should remain aware if we are to maintain and move forward the momentum achieved. I would like to briefly address some of these challenges. First is the importance of the progressive establishment of security throughout the country. We are encouraged by UNAMSIL's successful implementation of the first stages of its concept of operation, and we look forward to its further important deployment across the country within the next stages. Second is the successful implementation of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme, which remains a key element in the overall peace process. The Secretary-General's report outlines the existing problems in this area, including those of reintegration, and underlines the need for increased assistance from the international community.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“We would like to warmly welcome the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the Head of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL), Ambassador Adeniji, and thank him for a very comprehensive briefing in presenting the Secretary-General's report. We also welcome the Force Commander. We would like to note that the recent positive developments, including the progress in the peace process and the improvement in the security situation in Sierra Leone, provide a unique opportunity for the Government of Sierra Leone and the international community to resolutely pursue their efforts for the restoration of durable peace and stability in that country. The progress in the Sierra Leone peace process testifies to the fact that the two-track approach of the international community's strategy has started to yield positive results.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source