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first: 2000-06-13
most recent: 2001-03-02
sittings or episodes: 23
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“Finally, I wish to also mention the need to further strengthen the capacity of the United Nations in preventing and combating terrorism. As noted by the Legal Counsel, the Terrorism Prevention Branch of the Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention engages in research activities on terrorism and carries out other important work to promote international cooperation in this field. In this context, the initiative regarding the establishment - after reviewing existing possibilities within the United Nations system - of an international anti-terrorism centre deserves further attention. This initiative was supported during the Millennium Summit by the Presidents of the GUUAM. - Georgia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Moldova - Group of States.”
2000-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4242 (2000) · source
“Its work in this area is fully commendable and represents an example of how the efforts of individual States can successfully be pooled to achieve tangible results. We hope that this spirit of cooperation will continue to prevail in the activities of the Assembly, in particular in its work on the draft convention on nuclear terrorism and draft comprehensive anti-terrorism convention. We recognize the important contribution made by the Security Council to the collective efforts to combat terrorism, in particular where it represents a challenge to international peace and security. We underline the need to preserve the established balance of responsibilities between these two bodies, as provided for by the United Nations Charter.”
2000-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4242 (2000) · source
“Earlier this year, Ukraine signed the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism. The International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings is to be ratified in the near future. We consider adherence to and full implementation of the relevant international instruments by Member States to be an essential contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security. At the same time, we realize that legal instruments alone are not sufficient; there is a need for a strong commitment by States and genuine cooperation between Governments and their law enforcement agencies in fighting terrorism. My delegation would also like to reaffirm the central role of the General Assembly in addressing the issue of international terrorism.”
2000-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4242 (2000) · source
“All actions taken at international, regional or national levels must be in full conformity with the existing rules of international law, including international humanitarian and human rights law, and not run counter to the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter. Ukraine has repeatedly condemned, in the strongest possible terms, international terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, no matter what considerations of a political, philosophical, ideological, racial, ethnic, religious or any other nature might be invoked to justify terrorist acts. We have consistently supported the concerted efforts of the international community in combating this scourge. My country has ratified most of the instruments of a universal character in this field.”
2000-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4242 (2000) · source
“Their Virtual elimination would therefore ultimately be conducive to a decrease in terrorist activity. I would also like to underscore another important aspect of the concerted efforts by the international community to fight terrorism. Terrorist attacks constitute a clear Violation of recognized norms of international law. The main purpose of most of them is to undermine international stability and to provoke another cycle of violence in international or inter- ethnic relations. The international community should not, under any circumstances, give in to such provocations.”
2000-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4242 (2000) · source
“They have increasingly profited from the benefits of the information revolution. In an era in which there is growing importance of, and dependence on, information and communications systems, there is an increasing risk of the use of computer technologies by potential terrorists to destroy essential infrastructure and undermine the security and well-being of nations and countries. We are convinced that the intensification of international efforts to combat terrorism needs a more concentrated focus on the underlying causes of this extremely complicated international phenomenon and its deep socio-economic roots and conditions. The roots of terrorism are very similar to those of international conflicts, namely, poverty, inequality and oppression.”
2000-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4242 (2000) · source
“Not only does terrorism cause civilian deaths, it also threatens the territorial integrity and security of States and undermines confidence in relationships between nations, thereby endangering international peace and security. In that connection, I wish to underline the particularly close connection that exists between terrorism and aggressive separatism, ethnic intolerance and religious extremism. Conflict situations create favourable conditions for the activities of terrorist groups. Of particular concern is the fact that the activities of terrorist organizations are financed through other criminal activities, including arms smuggling and the production of, and trafficking in, drugs. Nowadays, S/PVAZAZ terrorists use new and more sophisticated means of terror.”
2000-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4242 (2000) · source
“I would also like thank Under-Secretary-General Hans Corell for his informative briefing and for his comprehensive note on follow-up measures to resolution 1269 (1999). The increasing attention given by various United Nations bodies, including the Security Council, to the phenomenon of international terrorism is not surprising. During the last decade we have witnessed an unprecedented outbreak of terrorist acts in different parts of the world. No State - be it big or small, rich or poor - can feel safe against the threat of terrorism, which knows no boundaries and makes no distinction between children and military targets or between diplomatic and humanitarian missions.”
2000-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4242 (2000) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting on the issue of international terrorism, which has become a subject of growing concern to the world community. My delegation also wishes to commend the Russian Federation for the continuous attention it has given to this problem and for its important contribution to the cause of eliminating the scourge of international terrorism. In recent years, your country, Mr. President, has suffered enormously from the most brutal sorts of terrorist attacks directed primarily against innocent civilians. As a result of those attacks hundreds of people have died or received severe injuries. We mourn with you the victims of those barbarous acts and share your pain and indignation.”
2000-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4242 (2000) · source
“The arrest of militia leader Guterres and those charged with perpetrating the tragedy in Atambua is a positive development. We welcome the recent adoption of Indonesian legislation for the establishment of a human rights tribunal. Our meetings with the Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs, Mr. Yudhoyono, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Shihab, reaffirmed their understanding that it was in the interest of Indonesia to settle these problems as soon as possible. In conclusion, let me assure you, Sir, and the Special Representative that my country remains a strong supporter of UNTAET activities. We are also ready to continue our support for the peacekeeping efforts of the United Nations in the region by extending Ukraine's participation in UNTAET.”
2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source
“We are convinced that, in the circumstances, the Security Council, UNTAET and the Government of Indonesia should continue giving priority to these matters by coordinating and complementing each other's efforts. I would like to note the good relationship of the Special Representative with the Government of Indonesia, which facilitates fruitful dialogue. We are encouraged by the measures taken by the Indonesian Government to assist the refugees to return to East Timor and to resettle those who want to stay in Indonesia. We positively note the decisive steps taken by the Government of Indonesia towards putting an end to the militias' activities and towards their disarmament and disbandment, as well as the efforts of Indonesia to bring to justice the perpetrators of serious crimes committed in East Timor.”
2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source
“We think that, in the present situation, it is important to ensure the safe return of international humanitarian organizations and agencies to West Timor. Unfortunately, the repatriation and relocation of refugees is complicated by the activity of the militias, which continue to intimidate and to spread misinformation in the camps. It is clear that the recent problems of the refugee crisis and the security threat posed by the presence of militias are closely interrelated and mixed up in a mass of contradictions, which need to be resolved. The solution to these problems will pave the way to the settlement of other key issues facing UNTAET, in particular reconciliation and ensuring stable political and economic development for East Timor.”
2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source
“In this respect, we commend the efforts of the Special Representative to find a way out of this predicament. We are pleased to note that the overall security situation in East Timor has become relatively stable. In this regard, the efforts of UNTAET in addressing the security threat posed by the infiltration of militias from West Timor are highly commendable. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the return of refugees from West Timor to East Timor remains a serious problem faced by UNTAET. The number of refugees in the camps in West Timor is still very high, estimated at 120,000. The situation in the camps in West Timor, in particular the depressing living conditions, remains a cause of great concern.”
2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source
“We are glad to know that a number of Timorese District or Deputy District Administrators have already been appointed, while legislative responsibility is now exercised through the all- Timorese National Council and executive power by a Transitional Cabinet comprising five Timorese and four internationals. It is particularly important, in our view, that Sergio Vieira de Mello has established a close relationship with East Timorese political elite. We believe that the establishment of an East Timorese defence force would be a logical step on the road to independence. Of course, there are difficulties, as has already been mentioned, in particular in the establishment of a fully functional judicial system, which remains seriously under-resourced.”
2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source
“Vieira de Mello is doing a great job efficiently and effectively heading the outpost of the Security Council in East Timor. We wish to pay a special tribute to the work of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), which has made remarkable progress in implementing its mandate. We are encouraged by the significant success of UNTAET in laying the foundations for a smooth transition to independence and for the future statehood of East Timor. My delegation notes with satisfaction the acceleration of the process of Timorization of the Administration.”
2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source
“I, too, would like to join previous speakers in thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, for his comprehensive briefing. It adds new elements and new information to the report of the Security Council mission. We take great pleasure in seeing Mr. Vieira de Mello at this gathering. I would also like to use this opportunity to thank Mr. Vieira de Mello for the hospitality accorded to the Security Council mission in East Timor throughout its visit and for his tremendous personal contribution and efforts in making the mission a success. I want also to pay tribute to the leader of the mission, Ambassador Andjaba, for his discrete but highly efficient leadership of the mission. During the visit, the members of the mission noted with satisfaction that Mr.”
2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source
“We share in the growing perception that the Security Council should take further measures to bring the situation to normalcy and ensure the implementation by the parties of resolution 1322 (2000). My delegation is in agreement with the assessment that, given the further worsening of the situation, the presence of a third party, representing the international community, is critically important if we are to avert a large-scale war in the whole region. In our view, under current circumstances, the idea of deploying a United Nations observer mission, as proposed by France, is becoming increasingly topical. Finally, my country, which continues to be involved in bilateral consultations on the issue with the parties concerned, stands ready to contribute further to efforts aimed at bringing the ongoing crisis in the Middle East to an end.”
2000-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4231 (2000) · source
“We are convinced that there is no alternative to returning to the negotiating table and implementing the Sharm el-Sheikh summit understanding. It is our conviction that the solution to the question of Palestine should be based on the full implementation of Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973), as well as the Madrid Peace Conference formula and the Oslo accords. My country supports the constructive engagement of the Secretary- General in the current crisis and strongly encourages him to continue his efforts to try to find ways to stop the violence and bring the parties back to the negotiating table. We look forward to the early commencement of the activities of the fact-finding committee. My country also welcomes the declaration of 20 November by the Foreign Ministers of the European Union.”
2000-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4231 (2000) · source
“Ukraine remains deeply concerned over the further deterioration of the situation in the Middle East. We are appalled by the daily news of new casualties among the innocent civilian population. My country was shocked by the latest massive rocket attack by Israel, which used heavy weaponry against Palestinian Authority facilities and other buildings in Gaza and the West Bank. Ukraine condemns such acts of excessive and indiscriminate use of force, and urges Israel to stop them immediately and unconditionally. Everything should be done to ensure full respect by Israel for the Fourth Geneva Convention. We also call on the Palestinians to demonstrate restraint and refrain from any violent actions. We condemn all acts of violence and terrorism.”
2000-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4231 (2000) · source
“In this regard, we believe that the Security Council should continue to give its solid support to the activities of UNMIBH and strongly encourage the Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities to demonstrate their firm commitment to the implementation of the Peace Agreement in full cooperation with UNMIBH. I would like to reiterate Ukraine's determination, as a contributor to the IPTF, to continue its participation. In conclusion, let me wish further success to all the staff of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina in pursuit of our common strategy aimed at restoring lasting peace and stability in that part of the Balkans.”
2000-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4188 (2000) · source
“We also believe that more attention should be paid to accelerating the process of cross- border refugee return to Bosnia and Herzegovina and its neighbouring countries. In our view, one of the major tasks today is to ensure that the leaders and the peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina are totally committed to the implementation of the Peace Agreement in full, while realizing that the future of their country is mainly their responsibility. In this regard, we share certain misgivings expressed at the latest meeting of the Peace Implementation Council in Brussels on the current insufficient level of commitment demonstrated by the Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities to the peace process. It is obvious that there is still a long way to go to make the process of peace, reconciliation, stability and democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina irreversible.”
2000-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4188 (2000) · source
“My delegation feels that UNMIBH and the International Police Task Force (IPTF), as its core component, continue to play a crucial role in the implementation of the civilian aspects of the Peace Agreement, in particular in establishing the mechanisms for the rule of law. Ukraine commends the activities carried out by UNMIBH in the fields of police restructuring and reform, building common institutions, establishing a judicial system and ensuring respect for human rights. We acknowledge the professionalism of the IPTF, which carried out the mandate in difficult conditions of reduced authorized strength, mainly because of the additional requirements for Kosovo. At the same time, we think that much has yet to be done in the field of police minority recruitment in both entities, as well as in providing security to the minority returnees.”
2000-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4188 (2000) · source
“We would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Miyet for his very informative, comprehensive and encouraging briefing. Since the adoption of Security Council resolution 1247 (1999), the progress achieved in Bosnia and Herzegovina in furthering the implementation of the Dayton/Paris Peace Agreement has in fact been substantive. We think that a significant contribution to the overall success reached so far by the international community has been made through the strenuous efforts of the United Nations system organizations, headed and coordinated by the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH).”
2000-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4188 (2000) · source
“Finally, I want to reiterate our support for the observations and recommendations contained in the report of the Secretary-General. We share the view that a lasting peace can be ultimately established only by the parties themselves, and that UNMEE and all other United Nations entities present in these countries are only an initial instrument in achieving the peace.”
2000-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4187 (2000) · source
“My delegation believes that it would be useful for the Security Council to study the findings of the multidisciplinary reconnaissance mission headed by Major-General Ford, which visited the region from 4 to 18 July. It may be expedient to invite him to brief the Security Council on his views on the situation on the ground. We are extremely concerned about humanitarian conditions in the region. The refugee situation in both Eritrea and Ethiopia remains extremely serious. A positive step in this context is undoubtedly the signing by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Governments of Eritrea and the Sudan of a tripartite agreement on the voluntary repatriation of Eritrean refugees.”
2000-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4187 (2000) · source
“My delegation believes that one of the most important components of the United Nations peacekeeping operation in the region is mine action, and that it is not accidental that this issue figures so prominently in the Secretary-General's report. Given the fact that today there are numerous landmines and a great deal of unexploded ordnance in the conflict zone, especially in the "no man's land", and that neither party has adequate technical resources to conduct the mine action operation, this situation creates a direct threat to the safe deployment and functioning of the peacekeeping Mission, as well as to the local population and to efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to them. In this context, we are seriously counting on the efficient work of the mine action coordination centre that is being established in UNMEE headquarters.”
2000-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4187 (2000) · source
“It is my delegation's hope that the talks between the parties will resume without delay, and we call upon them to exercise restraint and to abstain from any provocative actions in fulfilling their obligations under the Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities of 18 June 2000, as well as to cooperate fully with the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea in the context of the implementation of its mandate. In this connection, we consider it logical to take into account the views of the parties so that the United Nations peacekeeping operation could be terminated, hopefully after the successful completion of the border delimitation and demarcation process, because, as stated in the report, UNMEE cannot remain deployed indefinitely.”
2000-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4187 (2000) · source
“As for the political situation in the region, we welcome the decision of the thirty-sixth ordinary session of the OAU heads of State and Government, held in early July in Lome, to call upon the parties to continue, under the auspices of the OAU, their negotiations on the outstanding issues with a view to establishing lasting peace. In this connection, we would like to stress that we are somewhat concerned about the fact that the latest round of proximity talks between the parties, held early in July in Washington, DC, was suspended and no official statement on the results of the discussions was made.”
2000-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4187 (2000) · source
“First I wish to join previous speakers in thanking Under-Secretary-General Miyet for his introduction of the Secretary-General's latest report on the situation in Ethiopia and Eritrea. We think the report is quite informative and can serve as a useful tool for the further preparation of the deployment of the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) under Security Council resolution 1312 (2000). As for the UNMEE mandate proposed in the resolution, and the structure and concept of a peacekeeping mission, we would like to note that the Secretary-General's report comprehensively and competently deals with all the related aspects. We fully agree with the observations and recommendations contained therein.”
2000-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4187 (2000) · source
“We are pleased to see that more and more East Timorese people are involved in the reconstruction process. We were encouraged to hear from Mr. Annabi that a number of projects to provide employment for them are being successfully carried out by the UNTAET trust fund and by United Nations agencies. We could continue to highlight significant advances in the difficult task of promoting reconciliation and reconstruction in East Timor. At the same time, it is clear to us that there are still serious and difficult obstacles. It falls to the Security Council and to the entire international community to continue to play an active and leading role in implementing what was agreed upon in resolution 1272 (1999). In conclusion, we pay tribute to UNTAET and to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr.”
2000-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4180 (2000) · source
“Annabi mentioned that the registration of refugees has been indefinitely postponed owing to attacks on workers attached to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) by militia members earlier this month. We condemn those attacks, and we believe that the UNHCR should be given all the support it needs to attain its objectives. We strongly support the role of UNTAES in guiding East Timor through its transition to independence. The establishment on 14 July of the National Council and the reorganization of UNTAET to include direct participation by East Timorese were of vital importance. The "Timorization" of the Transitional Administration is of fundamental interest to the local communities at this stage, and is conducive to long-term success in terms of independence for East Timor.”
2000-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4180 (2000) · source
“We strongly urge the Indonesian authorities and UNTAET officials to investigate the incident thoroughly and to bring to justice all those responsible for this crime without delay. Although I agree with the evaluation of many previous speakers, that UNTAET has managed to halt political violence and that the security situation in East Timor is generally stable, I note that there are still challenges before us. More than once, it has been pointed out in this Chamber that the Council should be given an opportunity to consider the whole military and security situation in East Timor and to receive a specific briefing on that issue. We believe it is essential that the Council receive the most detailed and accurate information on the security situation on the ground. The security situation is of obvious relevance to the return of refugees. Mr.”
2000-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4180 (2000) · source
“I join previous speakers in thanking the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on the situation in East Timor and on the activities of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). Our thanks go also to Mr. Hedi Annabi for his introduction of the report and for his comments this morning. It was with deep sadness that we learned that on 24 July an UNTAET patrol investigating a cross-border incursion in the Cova Lima district was attacked with automatic fire and that a New Zealand citizen, Private Leonard William Manning, was killed in that incident. We express our profound condolences to the family and to the Government of New Zealand.”
2000-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4180 (2000) · source
“Ukraine strongly supports and associates itself with the request in the statement made by the United States on behalf of the troika that intensified efforts be made to determine the fate of the crews and the passengers of Russian and Ukrainian commercial aeroplanes downed under suspicious circumstances over territory that was controlled by UNITA, as well as the fate of the other foreign nationals missing in Angola. I cannot but use this opportunity to express our satisfaction with the recent release by UNITA of five Russian crewmen who had been taken hostage in May 1999. In conclusion, I join previous speakers in commending the efforts of Under-Secretary-General Ibrahim Gambari to explore the prospects for peace in Angola. My delegation wishes him every success in his difficult but very important endeavour.”
2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Ukraine understands the position of the Government of Angola that the current UNITA leader, Jonas Savimbi, can no longer be considered a trusted counterpart in any eventual political negotiations. In this respect, UNITA has to be told that it is in its interests to put forward a new, unblemished leader, in whom the Angolan Government can place its confidence and who will be in a position to guarantee compliance with any negotiated agreement. In our view, the United Nations could play a very concrete role in influencing internal changes within UNITA. Ukraine also strongly supports the view that the Lusaka Protocol remains the most viable basis for the restoration of peace in Angola. In this connection, we attach great importance to the recent statement by President Jose Eduardo dos Santos about the validity of the Lusaka Protocol.”
2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178Resumption1 (2000) · source
“However, the sad experience of the twentieth century proves that, in contrast to conventional warfare, guerrilla wars may last for long decades and that in most cases those wars are won with better results at the negotiating table. The urgent need for a negotiated settlement of the conflict is further highlighted by the precarious humanitarian situation in Angola, which, according to many sources, continues to deteriorate. In this connection, my delegation subscribes entirely to the appeal to all parties to facilitate the delivery of emergency relief assistance to all those in need. Certainly we do not underestimate the complexity of the objective of stopping the war in Angola.”
2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178Resumption1 (2000) · source
“At the same time, it has been repeatedly stated that these efforts will contribute to the establishment of lasting peace and stability in Angola only if linked to a wider peace process. My delegation believes that the Angolan people will benefit only if the United Nations takes a more assertive stance on the urgency of such a process. The Secretary-General's report of 12 July confirms that although Government forces continue to make progress in reducing the conventional war capability of UNITA, guerrilla activities persist in many parts of the country, perpetuating the prevailing insecurity among the population. Taking into account the primary responsibility of UNITA for the resumed fighting, Ukraine agrees with the importance attached by the Government of Angola to its military successes in conventional war against the rebel movement.”
2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178Resumption1 (2000) · source
“We hope very much that today's meeting will contribute to this momentous task. It is very important that the Security Council commitment to improving the effectiveness of the measures imposed against UNITA, and Canada's leadership in this endeavour, are producing really positive effects, weakening the rebel movement and curtailing its ability to wage war. The efforts in this area are expected to continue with the same dynamism. In this respect, Ukraine welcomes the recent entry into operation of the monitoring mechanism established pursuant to resolution 1295 (2000). My Government is prepared to provide every support to the monitoring mechanism in discharging its mandate. We also commend the recent decision by the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) to establish a special committee to monitor the sanctions against UNITA.”
2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178Resumption1 (2000) · source
“At the outset, I would like to welcome the presence of His Excellency Mr. Albino Malunga, the Minister for Social Assistance of Angola. Like my colleagues who spoke before, I too would like to thank you, Madam President, for convening this public meeting of the Security Council. The situation in Angola, despite its gravity and severity, has not been discussed in open format for quite a long time. This may create a misleading impression that the United Nations remains uncertain as to its exact role in the settlement of the Angolan conflict. We believe that any uncertainty of that kind must be dispelled. Since the day it became a member of the Security Council, Ukraine has been advocating a better-devised and more energetic international policy towards the conflict in Angola.”
2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Over the past six years, Ukraine has consistently advocated the establishment of an effective United Nations preventive mechanism for the global monitoring of, and timely reaction to, potential sources of conflict. We are confident that this challenging and critical task has not lost its urgency. We believe that this subject could be addressed at the ministerial meeting of the Security Council on conflict prevention, which hopefully will be convened next year. My delegation hopes that the current debate and the presidential statement that will be issued, which my delegation fully supports, will effectively contribute to accomplishing this important task.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“In this regard, Ukraine would like to see the further development of the United Nations Stand-by Arrangements System and the earliest completion of the establishment of the Rapidly Deployable Mission Headquarters. Next month will mark three years since the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations on Ukraine's contribution, in personnel and in materiel, to that System. Even as I speak, one of the units registered in that Memorandum, namely, a joint Ukrainian-Polish peacekeeping battalion, is being deployed in Kosovo to serve with the Kosovo Force (KFOR). We hope that this battalion's practical experience on the ground will increase its effectiveness with regard to its future participation in the activities of the United Nations Stand-by System.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“In this context, let me recall the initiative of Ukraine to convene, under the auspices of the United Nations, an international meeting of experts of major arms-producing countries, with a view to elaborating effective measures to prevent the reselling of arms from end users to third parties. We believe that the implementation of this proposal could facilitate further activities of the Security Council in elaborating conflict-prevention strategies and fill gaps in the relevant international instruments. My delegation is of the view that the Security Council would be more successful in discharging its conflict-prevention duties if it could rely on an enhanced United Nations rapid-reaction capability.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“In our view, particular attention should be paid to the enhancement of cooperation with the Organization of African Unity in order to facilitate the further development of its Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution. Ukraine also welcomes the recent G-8 Miyazaki initiatives for conflict prevention as a demonstration of the continued commitment of those countries to make the prevention of armed conflicts a high priority-issue in the coming years. Since illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons contributes significantly to the flaring-up, duration and re-emergence of armed conflicts, the role of preventive disarmament in averting armed conflicts can hardly be overestimated.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“The Secretary-General is entitled to use actively all available instruments to undertake timely preventive political and diplomatic measures. Those include confidence-building, early-warning, fact-finding, good offices, mediation and citizen diplomacy measures, as well as the naming of special representatives, envoys and so on. My country maintains that cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations and arrangement in the field of the prevention of armed conflicts could be intensified on the basis of Chapter VIII of the Charter, provided that the key role of the Security Council remains unchanged. In this context, we believe that the African continent still requires continuous and comprehensive assistance of the part of the United Nations.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“In our View, the unique and successful experience of the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP), which remains the only preventive deployment mission in the history of United Nations peace-support efforts, should be further exploited and developed. In View of the recent useful practice of undertaking Security Council missions to various conflict regions, we think that it is also worth considering establishing the practice of regularly visiting conflict-prone States or potential zones of conflict. Ukraine believes that the Secretary-General plays an essential role in conflict prevention in bringing to the attention of the Security Council any matter that may threaten international peace and security, in accordance with Article 99 of the Charter.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“Ukraine stands ready to participate in further discussions of this subject in practical terms. It is our strong belief that any preventive measures by the Security Council should be based on the United Nations Charter and on the principles and norms of international law. We are pleased that these principles and norms are clearly spelled out in the draft presidential statement to be adopted today. My delegation believes that the Security Council should more actively employ, with the consent of host countries, its past experience in preventive deployment missions in areas of likely tensions. In this regard, one can cite the United Nations mission to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“Moreover, it is obvious that the efforts of the Security Council and other United Nations bodies will not yield results unless they are supported by the parties to a dispute and, of course, by all Member States. Although there are no standard remedies for each single conflict situation, we feel that the Security Council's task could be facilitated through the development of a framework document to define clear- cut principles and criteria for its steps at different stages of conflict prevention. Such a document could provide a basis for decisions of the Security Council on enforcement measures to avert the emergence of armed conflicts within States at an early stage. Once that document is universally accepted, it could substantially enhance the capacity of the Security Council in taking timely action in the prevention of armed conflicts.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“The prevention, containment and elimination of armed conflicts constitute a major task of this body, in view of its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. At the same time, the task of eliminating the root causes of armed conflicts - in particular those of an economic, social and humanitarian nature- falls largely under the mandate of other principal bodies and specialized agencies of the United Nations. In this regard, we feel that there is a need for increased coordination of efforts and a clear division of labour between the Security Council and other United Nations bodies in the area of conflict prevention.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“The strategies for conflict prevention outlined by the Secretary-General in his report therefore have our full understanding and support. We also share the view that since the causes of conflicts are often nurtured in the minds of men, the promotion of a culture of peace is an indispensable element of conflict prevention. In this connection, my delegation fully subscribes to all the provisions of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace adopted by the General Assembly, and looks forward to their implementation. We think that the leading role of the Security Council in the area of conflict prevention should be maintained and strengthened.”
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“They originate from different political, historical, economic and cultural backgrounds and are based on the lack of sustainable development, democracy, the rule of law and good governance, and the presence of long-standing inter-ethnic and inter- religious intolerance. At the same time, while there is no full unanimity among the membership of the United Nations about approaches to eliminate the root causes of armed conflicts, no one disputes that armed conflicts can be avoided. We also feel that there is a widely growing consensus that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In our View, it is high time to make a transition from a culture of reaction to a culture of prevention, as proposed by the Secretary-General in his annual report.”
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