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1. “We also believe that the active involvement of other Member States in this process will be extremely useful for the comprehensive, all-round examination of various issues raised in the report. The report and the findings of the Panel of Experts represent an important source of information with regard to the ways and means in which sanctions are being violated and the sources of illegal financing for the activities of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF). We commend the efforts ofthe Panel to address these issues, and we consider the recommendations of the Panel valuable terms of reference for consideration by the Council.”

   2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

2. “We would also like to commend their work in preparing an extensive and comprehensive report, which embraces important aspects of the implementation of the Sierra Leone sanctions. At all stages of the Panel' s work, including during the visit of a member of the Panel to Ukraine, our Government fully cooperated with the Panel of Experts in the fulfilment of their mandate. Ukraine is prepared to maintain such a level of cooperation in the sanctions Committee. My delegation attaches particular importance to the consideration of the report of the Panel of Experts on Sierra Leone both by the sanctions Committee - which is entrusted to consider information concerning violations and to recommend appropriate measures in response thereto - and by the Security Council proper.”

   2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

3. “First of all, we would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting. It provides an important opportunity for the Council to listen to the views of the Member States and to take them duly into account before the Council takes appropriate action. Our thanks also go to Ambassador Chowdhury for his chairmanship of the Sierra Leone sanctions Committee and for presenting such a comprehensive report. I wish to take this opportunity to reassure the Council that Ukraine will continue to support the activities of the Committee and will contribute to the collective efforts of the international community to ensure that the measures taken by the Security Council produce tangible results. We particularly welcome the participation of the members of the Panel of Experts on Sierra Leone Diamonds and Arms at this meeting.”

   2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

4. “Let me echo what has been said by a number of speakers before me: we need real commitments to accomplish what we are aiming at, and only when those commitments become a reality will we be able to respond adequately to this epidemic.”

   2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259Resumption1 (2001) · source

5. “The success of our undertaking should be measured by the results achieved. Unfortunately, as we have just been informed by Dr. Peter Piot, despite all the efforts made, the HIV pandemic continues to advance. During the past year alone over 5 million people were infected with HIV worldwide and 3 million people died of AIDS - more annual deaths than ever before. These facts confirm that the scourge of HIV/AIDS will continue to be a serious challenge for humankind for many years to come. The results of the work, which is being undertaken on a large scale, will not be seen immediately. That is why it is critically important to accelerate the coordinated efforts of the international community in fighting the disease.”

   2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259Resumption1 (2001) · source

6. “The delegation of Ukraine made every effort to advance the idea of convening a special session on the problem of AIDS, which is expected to elaborate a comprehensive agenda for mutual action against the pandemic and to become a coordinator of further efforts of the United Nations and the world community in this direction. I would also like to commend the work done by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations during the past six months in implementing resolution 1308 (2000). Taking into account the significant constraints, including the absence of adequate resources and staffing, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations has managed to accomplish most of what could be realistically expected of it. We are grateful for that, and we hope that its work in this field will continue to improve.”

   2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259Resumption1 (2001) · source

7. “I cannot but agree that it is incumbent on the United Nations to set the highest possible standards for the conduct of troops deployed under its flag, and we welcome further efforts by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and UNAIDS in fulfilling this task. At the same time, it should be pointed out that awareness-raising and prevention of HIV/AIDS is not only the task of these two bodies. All other sectors and United Nations bodies dealing with the problem should be involved in this work. My delegation is convinced that the key role and responsibility for coordinating these efforts lies within the General Assembly.”

   2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259Resumption1 (2001) · source

8. “We have heard quite often the criticism regarding the absence of effective coordination between various bodies of the United Nations system - in particular DPKO and UNAIDS, field missions and Headquarters - and we should recognize that a substantial part of that criticism was justified. Still, we see that the situation in this area is improving. Today's signing, as we have just heard from Dr. Peter Piot, of a cooperation framework agreement between UNAIDS and DPKO is, of course, a welcome development. We hope that the adequate implementation of this document will also strengthen the effective realization of Security Council resolution 1308 (2000) and improve the capacity of peacekeepers to become advocates of and actors for the awareness and prevention of HIV transmission.”

   2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259Resumption1 (2001) · source

9. “I want to join my colleagues in paying tribute to Ambassador Holbrooke, specifically for his outstanding role and his tremendous efforts in promoting the effective consideration of the issue of HIV/AIDS in the United Nations and in the Security Council. Undoubtedly, the issue of HIV/AIDS on the Council's agenda will remain as one of the most important accomplishments in Ambassador's Holbrooke rich United Nations diplomatic heritage. We are thankful to him and wish him every success in his future endeavours. On the whole, we consider that the past year was rather productive and demonstrated significant progress in tackling the problem of HIV/AIDS. I wish, in this connection, to address such an important aspect as coordination within the United Nations.”

   2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259Resumption1 (2001) · source

10. “A year has passed since the Security Council held its first open discussion on the issue of HIV/AIDS. Now there is a need to assess how much has been done and how effectively the bodies and agencies of the United Nations system have worked in carrying out the tasks entrusted to them. Today, one can hardly dispute the fact that the problem of AIDS has become one of the key issues on the agenda of the United Nations, as well as of the work of many other international and regional organizations. The representatives of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) have provided us with detailed information regarding these developments and the efforts that are being undertaken within their respective agencies.”

    2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259Resumption1 (2001) · source

11. “I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for presiding over today's meeting on the question of particular importance for the entire United Nations membership, and for my delegation in particular. I want also to welcome the Minister of International Development of Norway, who spoke today. I would like to join other speakers in expressing our appreciation for the briefings by Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno and Dr. Peter Piot and for their information on the implementation of the Security Council resolution 1308 (2000) and on the steps undertaken within the framework of the United Nations system and worldwide to address the problem of HIV/AIDS. We regard this meeting as an important review stage in the ongoing work in the United Nations in this field.”

    2001-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4259Resumption1 (2001) · source

12. “Let me finally quote President Kuchma's remarks after his meeting in Belgrade with Yugoslav President Vojislav Kostunica: "Through the working visit to Kosovo and Belgrade, Ukraine has demonstrated its consistent policy of respect for the territorial integrity of Yugoslavia. This policy is based on the premise that stability in the Balkans depends on stability in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, which, in its turn, is based on the preservation of its territorial integrity. Ukraine believes that the solution to the Kosovo problem should be sought in the framework of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999)." My delegation will continue to uphold this position in the Security Council in pursuit of a final settlement of the issue of Kosovo.”

    2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source

13. “As a contributor of troops to KFOR and of police and civilian personnel to UNMIK, and as the country that suffered the largest radiological disaster in the history of mankind, Ukraine stands for a comprehensive and independent investigation into these facts. Finally, I want to mention one very special event that took place in Kosovo on 9 January. On that day the President of Ukraine, Leonid Kuchma, while paying a working visit to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia together with the President of Poland, Aleksander Kwasniewski, visited the location of the joint Polish- Ukrainian peacekeeping battalion deployed by KFOR. It was a very successful visit.”

    2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source

14. “We think that any delay to take resolute action to disarm and disband those militants is fraught with the worst consequences possible for international peace efforts in Kosovo and far beyond. We learned with deep concern of the announcement made by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) this month that the pieces of ammunition tips found at sites targeted by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Kosovo during its military operation in 1999 contained depleted uranium. My country welcomes all precautionary measures undertaken by UNMIK and KFOR to protect the civilian population in Kosovo against any possible ill effects from the depleted uranium.”

    2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source

15. “In that light, we pay tribute to the constructive role played by KFOR and UNMIK in providing the necessary security conditions for the holding of Serbian parliamentary elections in Kosovo on 23 December. In that context, it is our hope that one of the first problems to be solved through a closer dialogue between UNMIK and KFOR, on the one hand, and the Yugoslav Government, on the other, will be the restoration of proper security conditions in the ground safety zone. The security situation in the Presevo Valley, which has been addressed by the Security Council on several occasions, remains of serious concern to us. Regrettably, the past month has witnessed an increase in illegal and provocative activities in the ground safety zone by the ethnic Kosovo Albanian fighters, in clear defiance of all of KFOR's efforts.”

    2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source

16. “In the context of law enforcement, we welcome the recent actions by UNMIK police throughout the province to confiscate illegal weapons. We believe that the additional regulation increasing the penalties for possession of illegal weapons will also helpful. The recent issuance by UNMIK of a regulation making human trafficking a punishable crime is a timely step in the right direction. My delegation also agrees with the third priority set forth by the new leadership of UNMIK: to foster a dialogue with the Belgrade authorities. My country strongly favours the establishment of an UNMIK office in Belgrade, and a proper dialogue and partnership relations between UNMIK and the Yugoslav authorities. In our View, that would enhance the effectiveness of the Mission and contribute to strengthening the democratic changes in Yugoslavia.”

    2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source

17. “It is also important to lay a clear-cut foundation for future relations between the bodies to be established and UNNIIK. We hope that the results of work on these issues will be presented to the Council before UNMIK proceeds further towards the holding of elections. My delegation also endorses the second priority of the Head of UNMIK, that is, to make law enforcement in Kosovo as effective as possible. That will definitely facilitate the return of former Kosovo inhabitants, primarily Kosovo Serbs. At the same time, in our View, the problem of the return of national minorities to the province is not limited solely to the issue of security; it is also linked to securing their free access to social services, education and health care, as well as to settling the issue of property rights.”

    2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source

18. “Therefore, while acknowledging the work one by UNMIK and KFOR, my delegation thinks that there is still a long way to go to ensure full implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). Ukraine welcomes the assumption of office on 15 January of the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in Kosovo, Mr. Haekkerup. We have taken careful note of Mr. Haekkerup's major priorities for his future activities in that key position, and we would like to express our full support to him. In particular, my delegation is satisfied with the very prudent approach taken by the Special Representative with regard to such a complex and sensitive issue as the Kosovo-wide general elections. We share his view that before such elections are held their legal framework should be developed.”

    2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source

19. “I am very grateful to Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for his very comprehensive update on the latest developments in Kosovo and on the activities of United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). The general situation in Kosovo has not undergone substantial change. The positive tendencies towards general stabilization in the province that have been facilitated by the efforts of UNMIK and the Kosovo Force (KFOR) were again challenged by a number of discouraging factors. Despite all of the international efforts made, inter-ethnic violence, lack of security for national minorities, high levels of organized crime and the abundance of illegal small weapons are still among the main features of the situation in Kosovo.”

    2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source

20. “Finally, we believe that the presentations made earlier today, which contained profound analysis and an array of very practical suggestions, will become the subject of very careful study by Council members. We hope that the implementation of these proposals will create a new basis for increased cooperation between the Security Council, the troop contributors and the Secretariat. My delegation intends to continue its worthy contribution to this lofty task.”

    2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source

21. “The Secretariat's role in the process of consultations with the TCCs could also be improved, in our view, through regular briefings at a higher level of expertise and analysis and the circulation of informal background papers well in advance. We feel that more frequent invitations to TCC meetings of commanders of peacekeeping operations and/or special representatives of the Secretary-General could also be very productive. As regards other mechanisms to strengthen the link between the Security Council and TCCs, we think that the idea of creating a working group of the Council on peacekeeping operations to address these issues deserves our further consideration. My delegation stands ready to discuss this idea in practical terms.”

    2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source

22. “In our View, improvements in the practice of TCC meetings, and thus of cooperation with them, can be made by all partners in the process. First of all, this relates to the troop contributors themselves. It is evident that the effectiveness of these meetings depends on their readiness and willingness to hold an active dialogue with the Security Council members and the Secretariat. The active participation of Security Council members in such meetings is also extremely important to ensure that the Council issues clearly defined, credible and achievable mandates for peacekeeping operations, taking into account the views, advice and expertise of TCCs.”

    2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source

23. “In our View, this model of consultations, in the form of interactive and informal exchange of views between the TCCs and the Security Council members after substantive briefings by the Secretariat, should be followed in the future. In the context of Security Council resolution 1327 (2000), we place special importance on the provision that such private meetings with TCCs be held at the latter's request. For us, the right of a troop- contributing country to request such private meetings, especially in cases of rapid deterioration of the security situation on the ground, is particularly meaningful and sensitive. Ukraine's history of participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations includes at least four such cases in which its peacekeepers were held hostages in zones of conflict.”

    2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source

24. “We would also like to note with particular satisfaction an innovative step undertaken under the Jamaican presidency last July, when a meeting of the Security Council with the TCCs was called to discuss a draft resolution on the impact of HIV/AIDS on peacekeeping operations. Similarly, in our view, it would also be wise for all participants in the process to continue making full use of the procedures set out in the statement by the President of the Security Council of 4 November 1994 (S/PRST/l994/62) and of 28 March 1996 (S/PRST/1996/13), many of which are still relevant today. My delegation regards as an achievement the formalization in resolution 1327 (2000) of a new type of private meeting with troop contributors in the format of the 4 October 2000 meeting on the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone.”

    2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source

25. “Ukraine fully shares the widespread perception that the existing mechanism of consultations between the troop contributors, the Security Council and the Secretariat needs to be further streamlined and institutionalized. All necessary measures should be undertaken to ensure that the troop contributors are consulted at all stages of the operations. Against this background, we are largely satisfied with the real progress achieved in this field following the adoption of Security Council resolution 1327 (2000) and General Assembly resolution 55/135, both of which endorsed the recommendations of the Brahimi report. We attach great importance to the speedy and effective implementation of these resolutions. At the same time, we agree that the new arrangements formalized in that Security Council resolution have not been fully implemented.”

    2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source

26. “From the point of view of our own national experience as a troop contributor and a Security Council member, Ukraine would note that it has been involved in United Nations peacekeeping operations for over eight years. About 13,000 military and civilian personnel from my country have discharged their noble duty for the cause of peace in 21 United Nations peacekeeping operations and missions around the globe. Last year alone, my country increased 23-fold its contribution in personnel to newly established or ongoing peacekeeping operations. As a matter of fact, there was no operation going on in 2000 without Ukraine's participation. Currently, over 1,400 representatives of my country are serving with 10 United Nations peacekeeping operations and missions.”

    2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source

27. “From the point of view of timing, today's discussion is being held at a most appropriate moment, given the continuous increase in United Nations peacekeeping in recent years and the growing need to expand and improve the consultative process and cooperation with the TCCs. It should be noted that last year alone, the number of United Nations peacekeepers deployed around the globe almost tripled and that the number of troop-contributing countries reached 88. Our debate acquires additional relevance in the light of the ongoing process of the reform of the United Nations peacekeeping mechanism, which was brought about by the Brahimi report and endorsed by the Millennium Summit and Security Council resolution 1318 (2000).”

    2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source

28. “From the point of view of its substance, we firmly believe that close cooperation between troop-contributing countries, the Security Council and the Secretariat is a decisive factor in conducting peacekeeping operations, at all of their stages, in the most effective manner possible. The role of each player in this triangle is indispensable, and therefore the importance of the right relationship between them, as well as an adequate level of understanding, mutual support and trust, cannot be overestimated. Obviously, some recent failures of United Nations peacekeeping prove that much has yet to be done to remedy the situation.”

    2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source

29. “At the outset, let me join previous speakers in welcoming you, Mr. Minister, and in congratulating the Singapore presidency on convening today's open debate on a very important and practical issue - strengthening cooperation with troop-contributing countries (TCCs). We would also like to thank the delegation of Singapore for preparing an excellent and thought-provoking background paper for this meeting. The wide response of Member States, in particular troop contributors, to this topic testifies to its significance, and, I am sure, will contribute to fostering the efficiency of United Nations peacekeeping. My delegation approaches today's topic from a number of perspectives.”

    2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source

30. “We took note of the appointment by the Secretary-General of his new Special Representative and head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, Mr. Hans Haekkerup. We wish him every success in meeting the challenges of the leadership of one of the most complicated and truly unprecedented missions in United Nations history. My delegation would also like to pay a tribute to the efforts of the outgoing Special Representative, Mr. Bernard Kouchner. Finally, we support the content of the draft presidential statement to be adopted today. S/PVAZA')”

    2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source

31. “Therefore, while praising KFOR efforts to ease the situation in the tense Kosovo border area, we encourage it and UNMIK to continue to take all possible robust measures to ensure adequate security for all inhabitants of Kosovo and to prevent any export of violence to southern Serbia. My delegation welcomes the public statement made by the Secretary-General on 29 November. We are absolutely confident that the Liberation Army of Presevo, Medveda and Bujanovac, which acts almost openly in the uncontrolled ground safety zone, should be disarmed and disbanded as soon as possible. For these purposes, we believe that a closer dialogue between UNMIK and KFOR, on the one side, and the Yugoslav Government, on the other, is highly needed.”

    2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source

32. “This is made clear in the Secretary-General's report, which indicates that the military attacks against the Serbian police have increased in size, duration, sophistication and aggressiveness. We condemn the latest attack on the joint Russia- United States KFOR patrol. In our view, these negative developments should stop immediately. In fact, the very existence of this armed group not only challenges stability in southern Serbia and Kosovo proper, but undermines all the strenuous efforts of the international community in pursuit of the very fragile peace process based on resolution 1244 (1999). It jeopardizes the prospects for the normalization of relations between the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, UNMIK and KFOR, and it threatens the democratic changes in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and in the whole region.”

    2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source

33. “In our view, the dangerous events of the past few weeks in southern Serbia should be seen as a serious warning to the Security Council and to the international community of what we can expect in the immediate future in Kosovo and, on a broader scale, in Serbia, unless additional measures to eliminate the existing challenges to security are undertaken now. We commend the efforts by KFOR that brokered the ceasefire agreement between the Serbian police and ethnic Albanian militants, and we acknowledge the prudence and restraint of the Yugoslav Government in this situation. In our View, the provocative actions of the ethnic Albanian fighters from the self-styled Liberation Army of Presevo, Medveda and Bujanovac, across the border between Kosovo and Serbia, are becoming increasingly defiant.”

    2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source

34. “In the context of the protection of minority communities, my delegation welcomes the establishment by UNMIK on 29 November of a joint committee on the return of Ashkalija Roma people, which will assist these displaced communities to come back to their homes or resettle in other locations under appropriate security conditions. It is our belief that, in the run-up to the Serbian election of 23 December, UNMIK and KFOR will again take all necessary measures, as was the case during the Yugoslav September elections, to prevent any security threats that may emerge. Let me make a few comments on the situation in the Presevo Valley, which was the central subject of the statement made today by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.”

    2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source

35. “We support in particular their coordinated law-enforcement actions through the mechanism of the Political Violence Task Force and the joint security operations to combat trafficking in, and to confiscate, illegal weapons. We hope that the Ukrainian special police dog unit, which completed its deployment in Kosovo just a few days ago, will contribute to broadening the capacities of UNMIK police in undertaking special security measures. In our view, the new regulation by the head of UNMIK of 4 December, allowing law-enforcement officials to order unruly persons away from specific areas, will also be helpful in ensuring the security of the province.”

    2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source

36. “The latest acts of violence, which resulted in scores of deaths and injuries, testify to the fact that the security situation in and around Kosovo is far from being satisfactory. My delegation supported the statement by the President of the Security Council of 22 November and his statement to the press of 13 December in relation to these tragic events. A full S/PVAZA') investigation into these violent and terrorist acts should be conducted effectively and their perpetrators brought to justice. In this regard, my country appreciates all joint efforts undertaken by UNMIK and KFOR police to combat this renewed cycle of violence.”

    2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source

37. “That institution is an independent body designed to investigate and mediate complaints from individuals, groups and organizations regarding human rights violations. In the area of the development of the rule of law, my country emphasizes the significance of the inauguration on 14 November of the Supreme Court of Kosovo. While we note the positive developments in Kosovo in the course of the last month, we cannot overlook the discouraging and even disturbing developments, in particular the upsurge of inter-ethnic, political and criminal violence in the province; insignificant returns by Kosovo Serb and national minorities; and the escalation of armed confrontation in the ground safety zone along the border between Serbia and Kosovo.”

    2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source

38. “One of last month's major developments was the swearing-in on 20 November of the United Nations- appointed members of the municipal assemblies in the three predominantly Serb municipalities in which the results of the October elections could not be certified because of inadequate voter turnout. We support these acts by the Special Representative and note his public assertion that these are temporary measures. My delegation favours the Special Representative's intention to hold by-elections in these municipalities early next year to replace the appointed municipal authorities. As regards the Mission's efforts to create mechanisms for ensuring respect for human rights, in our view the establishment on 21 November of the ombudsperson institution deserves special mention.”

    2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source

39. “To begin with, I should like to join previous speakers in welcoming the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Mr. Svilanovic, to this Chamber. Let me also thank Assistant Secretary-General Annabi for his briefing, and welcome the report of the Secretary- General. Taking into account that on 16 November my delegation spoke at length on the recent activities of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), particularly on the results of the municipal elections that were held in Kosovo on 28 October, my comments will be brief and will touch only on a number of recent events in Kosovo.”

    2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source

40. “Lastly, I would like to put on record that today's vote by Ukraine is not prejudicial to one of the guiding principles of United Nations peacekeeping, that is, the consent of the conflicting parties to the deployment of United Nations peacekeeping operations.”

    2000-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4248 (2000) · source

41. “We look forward to the outcome of the forthcoming talks in Washington. While we are supportive of the current draft, it is our understanding, however, that its practical implementation would require additional time and diplomatic efforts. As a contributor of troops to United Nations peacekeeping operations for the past eight years, Ukraine fully recognizes that the deployment and functioning of a United Nations force in the Palestinian territory will be impossible without the cooperation of Israel. It is important that draft requests the Secretary- General to continue consultations with the parties on the details of the acceptable composition and modalities for this force in order to reach a compromise solution and secure full cooperation.”

    2000-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4248 (2000) · source

42. “The very fact of the adoption by the Security Council of a draft resolution expressing its determination to establish a United Nations force of military and police observers in the Palestinian territory could contribute to topping the continuing senseless bloodshed. If adopted, today's draft resolution will contribute to the ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at stopping all acts of violence and excessive use of force in the Palestinian territory and Israel. The draft resolution provides a strong encouragement to the parties to implement the Sharm el-Sheikh understandings faithfully and without further delay. In our judgement, the main thrust of the draft is largely in line with the positive signs that have emerged during the past few days in terms of the resumption of peace talks between the two sides.”

    2000-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4248 (2000) · source

43. “My delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us today. We base our position on the assessment that the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian military confrontation has brought the situation in the Middle East to its most critical stage in the past few decades. Like many others, we are convinced that in current circumstances, the presence of a third party, representing the international community, on the ground, is critically important to prevent the whole region from sliding into an abyss of war. My delegation believes that action today by the Security Council is indispensable to address the situation in an appropriate manner.”

    2000-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4248 (2000) · source

44. “My country is encouraged by the decision of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency to establish diplomatic relations with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. This decision is obviously an important step towards reaching the objectives of the Dayton Agreement and strengthening the democratic changes in Yugoslavia. We also note with satisfaction the further development of constructive bilateral relations between Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina on the basis of their commitments to the fulfilment of the Dayton Accords, mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. For its part, the international community, with the United Nations Mission at the forefront, should continue its assistance to the people of Bosnia to create and assume their full responsibility for their own sovereign and multi-ethnic State.”

    2000-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4245 (2000) · source

45. “We share the view that Bosnia and Herzegovina today is at an important crossroads in its history, five years since Dayton and after the third general elections, held on 11 November, the first in a new political environment brought about by the positive democratic changes in Croatia and Yugoslavia. In these conditions, it is critically important for the new leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina to, so to speak, catch the winds of change and set the country on the right course for its future in Europe - to become a part of all regional processes of Euro-integration and to have its bilateral relations with its neighbours normalized. In this respect, we welcome the Declaration of the European Union-Western Balkans Summit held recently in Zagreb.”

    2000-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4245 (2000) · source

46. “My country is concerned at the increase in illegal migration and human trafficking through Bosnia and Herzegovina. This problem can be addressed through the expansion of the State Border Service, provided there is sufficient funding. We note the support provided to Bosnia and Herzegovina in this regard by the international donors, and encourage them to continue their contributions. My delegation views also as a real achievement the deployment in East Timor of the first United Nations civilian police contingent from Bosnia and Herzegovina. In conclusion, let me say a few words about the general situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina in a broader context.”

    2000-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4245 (2000) · source

47. “In the context of the police reform, we recognize the importance of the United Nations Mission project on the establishment of a transparent Law Enforcement Personnel Registry, and encourage it to pursue its efforts in this direction. As regards the police restructuring, of particular significance in our view are all steps by the United Nations Mission to change the ethnic composition of the police forces in the country so that they better reflect the society they serve and are of a multi-ethnic character. In the field of cooperation between the police and the criminal justice system, my delegation believes that more attention should be paid by the Mission to the establishment of a court police service in order to provide adequate court and judicial security, as well as mechanisms for the protection ofjudges and witnesses.”

    2000-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4245 (2000) · source

48. “The professionalism of the IPTF staff, who continue to discharge their mandate under the difficult circumstances of the reduction of the authorized S/PV.4245 strength, which is mainly due to the additional requirements for Kosovo, should be acknowledged. My delegation is satisfied with the results of the Mission's activities for the past six months and commends Mr. Klein and his staff for a number of important achievements made over this period. Specifically, we welcome the elaboration of a comprehensive Mandate Implementation Plan with a proposed timetable of December 2002 for the completion of the core mandate of UNMIBH. In our view, the division of the Mission's work into six core programmes is a correct and efficient approach to accomplishing the existing mandate.”

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49. “Despite the undeniable positive changes in that country, much has yet to be done to ensure the realization of the goals set forth in Dayton and Paris. My country is of the view that the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) continues to make a vital contribution to the overall efforts of the people of Bosnia and the international community aimed at the full implementation of the Dayton/Paris Peace Accords. Against this background, my delegation remains supportive of the activities of the Mission, conducted jointly with other bodies and agencies ofthe United Nations system on the ground. We recognize the special role of the International Police Task Force (IPTF) as the core part of the Mission in establishing effective law enforcement agencies in accordance with the best international standards.”

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50. “I would like to join previous speakers in warmly welcoming Senator Biden and in thanking him for his encouraging remarks on future cooperation between the United States and the United Nations. I would also like to thank Mr. Klein for his very comprehensive briefing. We welcome the report of the Secretary-General on this subject. The day after tomorrow will mark five years since the signing in Paris of the General Framework Agreement for Peace, which, to a large extent, remains a blueprint for lasting peace and a better future for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Over the past years, the people of that country, assisted by the international community, has come a long way towards reconciliation, the creation of a common democratic State and economic reconstruction.”

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