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1. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Sierra Leone in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Pemagbi (Sierra Leone) took a seat at the Council table.”

   2005-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5185 (2005) · source

2. “The Council reiterates that bringing an end to the climate of impunity in Burundi and the Great Lakes region is essential to that process. "The Security Council urges all Burundian parties to exert greater efforts to ensure success of the transition, national reconciliation and stability of the country in the longer term." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2005/19. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 5.15 p.m.”

   2005-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5184 (2005) · source

3. “The Council remains convinced that FNL's participation in this process will facilitate the holding of the forthcoming elections, in accordance with the timetable confirmed at the last meeting of member States of the Regional Initiative for Peace in Burundi, on 22 April 2005 in Entebbe. "The Security Council commends the the mediation of President Benjamin Mkapa and of the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and, more generally, the efforts of States of the Regional Initiative chaired by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and of the Facilitation led by South African Deputy President Jacob Zuma, as well as those made by the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, to bring the peace and national reconciliation process in Burundi to a successful conclusion.”

   2005-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5184 (2005) · source

4. “Following consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council took note with satisfaction of the declaration signed on 15 May 2005 in Dar es Salaam by the President of Burundi, Mr. Domitien Ndayizeye, and by the leader of the rebel group of Palipehutu-FNL, Mr. Agathon Rwasa. The Council took note in particular of the commitment by both parties to immediately cease hostilities, agree within a month on a permanent ceasefire, and negotiate without disturbing the electoral process. "The Security Council shares the understanding that this declaration is a first step that should allow FNL to be rapidly integrated, in a negotiated manner, into the transitional process currently in progress in Burundi.”

   2005-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5184 (2005) · source

5. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Burundi, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Nkingiye (Burundi) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now resume its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

   2005-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5184 (2005) · source

6. “I thank Mr. Prendergast for his briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.35 am.”

   2005-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5181 (2005) · source

7. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Kieran Prendergast, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Kieran Prendergast, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs. I now give him the floor.”

   2005-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5181 (2005) · source

8. “1 thank Mr. Annabi for his comments. There are no more speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose of 6.05 11/11.”

   2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source

9. “My Government supports an approach based on national ownership that places the people of Timor- Leste in the driver's seat. We therefore welcome the fact that the number of international United Nations advisers will be reduced over the coming months to give room for the Timorese to assert their leadership. We urge the United Nations to ensure a smooth transition from UNMISET to UNOTIL. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. The next speaker on my list is the representative of Australia, to whom I give the floor.”

   2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source

10. “The issue of serious crimes committed in Timor-Leste in 1999 is a concern not only for the two countries, but also for the international community at large. The fight against impunity is of significant importance to the people of Timor-Leste and for the development of the country. The perpetrators of these crimes must be brought to justice. In that respect, we welcome the recent visit by the Secretary-General's Commission of Experts to Timor-Leste and the expected visit to Indonesia by the Commission. We urge the two parties to fully cooperate with the expert Commission and look forward to the report of the Commission. With the closure of UNMISET and the establishment of the United Nations Office in Timor- Leste (UNOTIL), the focus of international assistance is now on peacebuilding and development in Timor- Leste.”

    2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source

11. “Recent events show that democracy in Timor-Leste is still fragile but also vibrant and functioning. Noticeable progress has been made in the electoral field through the holding of local elections and progress is reflected also in the National Parliament's endorsement of the first Provedor (or ombudsman), for Human Rights and Justice of Timor-Leste. We further welcome the recent visit to Timor- Leste of the President of Indonesia and the subsequent signing by the Foreign Ministers of the two countries of a Provisional Agreement on the Borderline between their countries. Efforts to solve ail outstanding issues and to further improve and strengthen the relations between Timor-Leste and Indonesia must continue. My Government is concerned about the lack of progress in the fight against impunity.”

    2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source

12. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Denmark. I, too, would like to thank the Assistant Secretary-General for his briefing, and I would also like, through Mr. Annabi, to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the entire personnel of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) for their excellent work. The United Nations has contributed very significantly to the last five years' progress in Timor-Leste, and we fully support the continuing work of the United Nations in that country. Denmark associates itself with the statement that the representative of Luxembourg will make shortly on behalf of the European Union. My Government welcomes the continuing positive political developments in Timor-Leste.”

    2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source

13. “Members of the Council have before them document S/2005/310, which contains the end of mandate report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Hedi Annabi, Assistant Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations. I now give the floor to Mr. Annabi.”

    2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source

14. “Guterres (Timor-Leste) took a seat at the Council table; the representatives of the other aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Hedi Annabi, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Annabi to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source

15. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Australia, Indonesia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Portugal and Timor-Leste in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr.”

    2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source

16. “There are no more speakers left on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. Before closing, I wish to pay tribute once again to the members of the Security Council mission and the mission of the Economic and Social Council for their contributions to the promotion of peace and stability in Haiti. The meeting rose at 12.40 pm.”

    2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source

17. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the Permanent Observer for the International Organization of la Francophonie to the United Nations, Mr. Ridha Bouabid, to whom I give the floor.”

    2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source

18. “I thank Ambassador Sardenberg for his statement. I invite Council members who wish to take the floor to so indicate to the Secretariat as of now. I would also like to encourage representatives inscribed on the speakers list for today's debate to limit their oral statements to five minutes and to circulate their full statements in writing.”

    2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source

19. “If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 to Mr. Ridha Bouabid, Permanent Observer for the International Organization of la Francophonie to the United Nations. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Bouabid to take the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber. The Security Council will now resume its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2005/302, which contains the report of the Security Council mission to Haiti, which took place from 13 to 16 April 2005. I shall now give the floor to the representative of Brazil, Mr.”

    2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source

20. “Merores (Haiti) took a seat at the Council table; the representatives of the other aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 12 May 2005 from the Permanent Representative of Benin to the United Nations, which reads as follows: "I have the honour to request, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Security Council, that Ambassador Ridha Bouabid, Permanent Observer for the International Organization of la Francophonie, be authorized to participate, without the right to vote, in the public meeting of the Council on Haiti that will be held tomorrow, Friday, 13 May 2005'" That letter will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol 5/2005/311.”

    2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source

21. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Canada, Chile, Guatemala, Haiti, Luxembourg, Norway, Peru, Spain, and Trinidad and Tobago, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr.”

    2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source

22. “In this context, the Council welcomes the second joint assessment mission from 1 to 4 May, which included representatives from the AU, the United Nations and other partners. The Council looks forward to continuing contacts in order to facilitate provision of assistance as requested by the African Union. The Council welcomes, in this regard, the effort and intention of the Secretary-General to consult closely with the African Union on the scope and nature of possible United Nations support to AMIS." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2005/18. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.10 p.m.”

    2005-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5177 (2005) · source

23. “In this context, the Council recalls its request in resolution 1590 (2005) for UNMIS to closely and continuously liaise and coordinate, at all levels, with the African Union Mission in the Sudan with a View towards expeditiously reinforcing the effort to foster peace in Darfur, especially with regard to the Abuja peace process and the African Union the Mission in the Sudan. "The Security Council welcomes the role played by the African Union's partners in support of AMIS and underlines the active role played by the European Union and by other, bilateral, donors. "The Council emphasizes the importance of increased coordinated international assistance for the African Union effort in Darfur and emphasizes the readiness of the United Nations to continue playing a key role.”

    2005-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5177 (2005) · source

24. “The Council supports the findings of the joint assessment mission, led by the African Union from 10 to 22 March 2005, which included the United Nations and other partners. The Council also supports the subsequent decision taken by the African Union's Peace and Security Council on 28 April 2005 to expand its mission in Darfur to 7,731 personnel by the end of September 2005. "The Security Council welcomes the ongoing deployment of UNMIS and looks forward to close coordination and cooperation between UNMIS and AMIS.”

    2005-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5177 (2005) · source

25. “The Security Council will now resume its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. "The Security Council welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on assistance by the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) to the African Union Mission in the Sudan (AMIS) of 3 May 2005 (S/2005/285) and the proposals therein on support the United Nations could make available to AMIS. "The Security Council applauds the Vital leadership role the African Union is playing in Darfur and the work of AMIS on the ground.”

    2005-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5177 (2005) · source

26. “The Council urges Member States to extend assistance accordingly. "The Security Council commends the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy for their relentless efforts and dedication to facilitate and assist the parties in the implementation of all provisions of resolution 1559 (2004), and requests that they continue their work in this regard. "The Security Council shares the view that the full implementation of resolution 1559 (2004) would contribute positively to the situation in the Middle-East in general." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2005/ 17. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.55 p.m.”

    2005-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5175 (2005) · source

27. “The Council shares the opinion of the Secretary-General that a delay in holding the parliamentary elections would contribute to exacerbating further the political divisions in Lebanon and threaten the security, stability and prosperity of the country. The Council underlines that free and credible elections held without foreign interference or influence would be another central indication of the political independence and sovereignty of Lebanon. "The Security Council encourages the Secretary-General and the Lebanese Government to reach arrangements for international assistance, including United Nations assistance, to ensure that such elections are conducted in a free and credible manner, in particular through inviting international governmental and/or non- governmental electoral observers to monitor the electoral process.”

    2005-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5175 (2005) · source

28. “"The Security Council commends Lebanese people for the dignified manner all the in which they have expressed their views and for their commitment to a peaceful and democratic process, and stresses that the Lebanese people must be allowed to decide the future of their country free of Violence and intimidation. It condemns in this context the recent terrorist acts in Lebanon that have resulted in several deaths and injuries, and calls for their perpetrators to be brought to justice. "The Security Council welcomes the decision of the Lebanese Government to conduct elections beginning on 29 May 2005, and underlines the importance that such elections be held according to schedule.”

    2005-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5175 (2005) · source

29. “"The Security Council acknowledges that the full and complete Syrian withdrawal would represent a significant and important step towards Lebanon's full political independence and full exercise of its sovereignty that is the ultimate goal of resolution 1559 (2004), thus opening a new chapter in Lebanese history. "The Security Council welcomes the deployment of Lebanese armed forces to positions vacated by Syrian forces and the assumption by the Government of Lebanon of responsibility for these areas, and calls for the deployment of additional Lebanese armed forces throughout the south of the country. "The Security Council urges all concerned parties to do their utmost to safeguard Lebanon's stability and national unity and underlines the importance of national dialogue among Lebanese political forces in this regard.”

    2005-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5175 (2005) · source

30. “"The Security Council acknowledges the letter of 26 April 2005 from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Syrian Arab Republic to the Secretary-General stating that Syria has completed the full withdrawal of its forces, military assets and the intelligence apparatus from Lebanon. "The Security Council calls upon the Government of Syria and the Government of Lebanon to extend their full cooperation to the United Nations verification team dispatched by the Secretary-General with their agreement to verify whether there has been full and complete withdrawal, and looks forward to his report.”

    2005-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5175 (2005) · source

31. “"The Security Council welcomes also that the parties concerned have made significant and noticeable progress towards implementing some of the provisions contained in resolution 1559 (2004), while expressing concern at the determination of the Secretary-General that there has been no progress on the implementation of other provisions of the resolution, in particular the disarmament of Lebanese and non-Lebanese militia and the extension of the control of the Government of Lebanon over all Lebanese territory, and that the requirements of the resolution have not yet been met. "The Security Council reiterates its call for the full implementation of all requirements of resolution 1559 (2004), and calls upon all concerned parties to cooperate fully with the Security Council and the Secretary-General to achieve this goal.”

    2005-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5175 (2005) · source

32. “"The Security Council recalls all its previous resolutions on Lebanon, in particular resolutions 1559 (2004), 425 (1978) and 426 (1978), resolution 520 (1982) and resolution 1583 (2005) of 28 January 2005 as well as the statements of its President on the situation in Lebanon, in particular the statement of 18 June 2000 (S/PRST/2000/21) and that of 19 October 2004 (S/PRST/2004/36). "The Security Council reiterates its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized borders and under the sole and exclusive authority of the Government of Lebanon. "The Security Council welcomes the first semi-annual report of the Secretary-General to the Security Council of 26 April 2005 (S/2005/272) on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1559 (2004).”

    2005-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5175 (2005) · source

33. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2005/272, which contains the first semi- annual report of the Secretary-General to the Security Council on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1559 (2004). After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council.”

    2005-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5175 (2005) · source

34. “The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1600 (2005). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 3.20 p.m.”

    2005-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5173 (2005) · source

35. “I wish to draw the attention of members to document S/2005/270, containing the text of a letter dated 25 April 2005 from the Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Algeria, Argentina, Benin, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Greece, Japan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour.”

    2005-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5173 (2005) · source

36. “There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Djangone-Bi (Cete d'Ivoire), took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2005/186, which contains the fourth progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2005/282, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations.”

    2005-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5173 (2005) · source

37. “The situation in Cote d'Ivoire Fourth progress report of the Secretary- General on the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (S/2005/186) Letter dated 25 April 2005 from the Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2005/270) The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of C6te d'Ivoire, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure.”

    2005-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5173 (2005) · source

38. “As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of May, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Wang Guangya, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of April 2005. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Wang for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”

    2005-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5173 (2005) · source

39. “The European Union has therefore welcomed the promise by Fatah that it will prevent any attacks against Israeli civilians and the fact that it has called on other Palestinian groups to do likewise. We strongly reiterate that call. The terrorists must not be allowed to derail the aspirations of the many who support peace in the Middle East. The European Union recalls the recent statement by the Middle East Quartet, at its meeting on 17 September in New York, in which the violence and terror in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was deplored and condemned, and in which the expectations of the international community with respect to the return to the path of peace in the conflict were laid out. The European Union once again confirms its strong will to stand by those who seek permanent peace and security.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614Resumption1 (2002) · source

40. “Restricting the freedom of movement of the Palestinian leadership does not contribute to fighting terror, to Israel's legitimate security concerns, or to the necessary process of Palestinian reforms supported by the international community, including, not least, the Quartet. Israel must stop the occupation of Chairman Arafat's headquarters, and Chairman Arafat must do his utmost to stop the terror. These events take place at a time when there had been some hope that resumed contacts between the parties could restart the political process. The European Union strongly calls on both sides to show their commitment to peace by acting with maximum restraint. Force cannot defeat force.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614Resumption1 (2002) · source

41. “Likewise, our hearts go out to the Palestinian children - and to their parents - who suffered a bomb attack in the schoolyard of Zeif Yatta elementary school in Hebron. Deliberately targeting children in their schools is a particularly odious act. The European Union deplores the fact that civilians on both sides continue to suffer from violence: horror and terror for ordinary people in the streets of Israel, and the brutality of occupation for the ordinary people in the Palestinian territories. The European Union is deeply concerned by the deployment of Israeli tanks in Ramallah and in the north of the Gaza Strip, and by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) shelling and destruction of Chairman Arafat's headquarters.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614Resumption1 (2002) · source

42. “Ms. L¢j (Denmark): I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union - Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia - and the associated countries Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, as well as the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries of the European Economic Area Iceland and Liechtenstein align themselves with this statement. Until a few days ago, six weeks had gone by without Israeli civilian casualties inside Green Line Israel. This period of calm was shattered by renewed acts of terror. The European Union condemns unreservedly the suicide bombing attacks in Umm el- Fahm and Tel Aviv, in which six Israelis were killed and many more injured.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614Resumption1 (2002) · source

43. “It is crucial for the international community to step up efforts, including by supporting local communities. At the same time, the various Afghan parties must ensure that humanitarian assistance can be safely and effectively delivered. Just over six months ago, the foundation of the transition process was laid in Bonn. A few months is not much time, after more than 23 years of warfare and strife, but events have proven that, when the Afghan people's thirst for peace is coupled with resolve and with the convergence of neighbouring countries and other international partners, a lot can be achieved. Despite the enormity and complexity of the challenges, there is now, at last, a real chance for the Afghan people and the international community to bring life back to normal in Afghanistan.”

    2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579Resumption1 (2002) · source

44. “The European Union will encourage the allocation of development aid in a way that will strengthen the role of the central Government, while at the same time ensuring that a visible peace dividend soon reaches the population as a whole. The national development budget will soon be presented by the Afghan Administration. The European Union strongly encourages all donors to provide assistance within that framework. We note this year's lack of funds for recurrent costs, and urge donors to consider ways to fill the gap, in particular by rapid disbursement of funds already pledged. The European Union welcomes the return of a large number of refugees to Afghanistan. At the same time, we are concerned that the returnees have not received the international support they need to ensure their sustainable reintegration.”

    2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579Resumption1 (2002) · source

45. “The European Union calls on the transitional Government of Afghanistan to give sufficient impetus to the work of the commission once it is established. Work will soon be initiated in preparation for the elections scheduled for 2004. We welcome the Special Representative's information about close United Nations involvement in the election preparations. The European Community and its member States are committed to contributing substantially to the development of Afghanistan. More than 500 million euros have already been programmed for disbursement in 2002. The European Union will continue to remind international donors of the urgent need to deliver the development assistance already pledged.”

    2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579Resumption1 (2002) · source

46. “The European Union has a long-term commitment to assist in the creation of an Afghan State that respects human rights, including women's rights and the rule of law. We support the efforts on the ground by the United Nations high representative for human rights. The Bonn Agreement called on the international community and relevant agencies, especially the United Nations, to assist the Afghan Interim Administration and its successors in tackling the production and processing of drugs. The European Union welcomes the steps Afghanistan has taken so far in this respect and remains committed to working with Afghanistan to combat this serious problem. The next step in the Bonn Agreement is the establishment of a constitutional commission.”

    2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579Resumption1 (2002) · source

47. “Francesc Vendrell, as the next European Union Special Representative for Afghanistan, to succeed Mr. Klaus-Peter Klaiber. His appointment is the sign of our sustained support for the political process and the reconstruction of Afghanistan. The overall goal of the European Union's cooperation with Afghanistan is the full implementation of the Bonn Agreement. The end goal should be the establishment of a broad-based, gender- sensitive, multi-ethnic and fully representative Government. Accepting human rights and the rule of law as a guiding principle is a fundamental demand on any Government. The Afghan parties have declared their intention in this regard in the Bonn Agreement. Afghanistan has ratified the main international human rights instruments.”

    2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579Resumption1 (2002) · source

48. “One relates to the lack of security, which continues to be a primary concern for both the Afghan people and the international organizations working in Afghanistan. As a contribution to ensuring security, member States of the European Union continue to play a key role in the deployment of the International Security Assistance Force. Another important challenge is making the newly established institutions work in an efficient manner and to expand their influence to the provinces. The transitional Government of Afghanistan has a main responsibility for ensuring progress on these and many other important issues during the second stage of the Bonn process. The European Union will continue its political and financial support to enable the transitional Government to play its role. The European Union has recently appointed Mr.”

    2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579Resumption1 (2002) · source

49. “The Emergency Loya Jirga process, including the regional and district-level elections, demonstrated eagerness for involvement in the democratization process of Afghans throughout the country. We especially welcome that women represented a strong voice in the process. The European Union strongly deplores the tragic assassination of the Vice-President of the transitional Government of Afghanistan, Haji Abdul Qadir, on 6 July 2002. We urge the transitional Government of Afghanistan to conduct a thorough investigation of the assassination, and we call upon the Afghan people not to let this tragic event disrupt the restoration of Afghanistan or undermine the peace process. While much has been achieved in the first six months since the Bonn meeting, significant challenges remain.”

    2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579Resumption1 (2002) · source

50. “Ms. L¢j (Denmark): I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the European Union. The countries of Central and Eastern Europe associated with the European Union - Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia - and the associated countries Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, and the countries belonging to the European Economic Area align themselves with this statement. Let me start by expressing the gratitude of the European Union to Special Representative Lakhdar Brahimi for his briefing today and for his outstanding work to promote the process of peace and prosperity in Afghanistan. The European Union welcomes the outcome of the Emergency Loya Jirga and the election of the head of State, Mr. Hamid Karzai.”

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