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  1. “It is an additional element in the international community's efforts to eliminate the destabilizing proliferation of small arms. The presidential statement should therefore be seen as a sign of the Security Council's willingness to join other multilateral forums in dealing with this pressing issue.”

    1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source

  2. “We believe that the Security Council can play an important role in this matter, when its work is combined with progress achieved in other forums, first because, as in no other body of the United Nations system, in our daily dealings with conflict situations we come into constant contact with the tragic consequences of the unrestricted spread of small arms, and secondly, because strengthening arms-trade embargoes, as recommended by the Group of Governmental Experts, could have a tangible effect in minimizing the consequences of arms flows. The presidential statement we are about to issue is an objective and clear reflection of our responsibility to put the Council's political weight behind these praiseworthy aspirations of world public opinion.”

    1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source

  3. “It is therefore only by skilfully amalgamating the different, but complementary, regional perspectives that an overarching and commonly acceptable vision will be forged at the conference in the year 2001. It is commendable that civil society and public opinion on an international scale have rallied behind the achievements of Governments in this area. Non- governmental organizations have played a crucial role in alerting us to the fact that the dissemination of small arms is not exclusively demand-led but, perversely, is equally fed by suppliers. We share that analysis.”

    1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source

  4. “The pioneering Inter-American Convention Against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives and Other Related Materials, of which Brazil was a sponsor, may prove to be a useful experience to be considered by other regions. As a region free of international conflicts, South America traditionally boasts low levels of military expenditure. For us, the issue of small arms is of concern mainly in connection with criminal activities. In other regions, in contrast, the question of controlling the proliferation of small arms is of direct concern to post- conflict peace-building, as recognized by the guidelines recently adopted by the United Nations Disarmament Commission. Clearly, the emphasis varies from region to region and these different concerns must be catered to.”

    1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source

  5. “At the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, Brazil and Canada together proposed the negotiation of a protocol on the illicit manufacturing of and trafficking in firearms, ammunition and other related materials to the forthcoming convention against transnational organized crime. Those negotiations are well advanced. Together with Norway, Brazil has stimulated the debate on the question of marking light weapons, which is of vital importance in tracing their origin. Furthermore, it is essential that global initiatives be accompanied by regional initiatives.”

    1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source

  6. “We regard this Group as a model clearing house for the diversity of perceptions on the complex issue. The Group took note, for example, of the fact that there is no internationally accepted definition of what is a proportional and integrated approach to security and development. I reaffirm Brazil's interest in having the General Assembly agree to convene in 2001 an international conference on the illicit arms trade in all its aspects. That conference would, we believe, provide the ideal setting for the consideration of measures geared towards providing the effective, generally accepted and ongoing implementation of the recommendations of the United Nations Group of Governmental Experts.”

    1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source

  7. “Because of its multiple dimensions - humanitarian, criminal, disarmament and security - this issue calls for an overarching and integrated approach. Its complexity should not, however, deter us. Brazil has taken an active part in the discussions in global and regional forums concerning small arms. We hope that this open debate will help enrich the deliberations of the General Assembly on the issue. Brazil has also taken all necessary measures to ensure full compliance with all arms embargoes imposed by resolutions of this Council. How can we move forward on this issue internationally? Brazil is convinced that the United Nations is playing a key leadership role in this process. We were active in the Group of Governmental Experts on Small Arms set up by the Secretary-General.”

    1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source

  8. “I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for taking the initiative to convene this open debate on small arms. As the Secretary-General pointed out in paragraph 44 of his report (A/54/ 1) on the work of the Organization, "These weapons do not cause wars, but they can dramatically increase both their lethality and their duration." Furthermore, as I stated before the General Assembly, the "spiralling stockpile of and trade in small arms is closely linked to organized crime and drug-trafficking" (A/54/PV.4). While proposing measures to deal with this highly complex issue, we must bear in mind the legitimate defence and security needs of States, as provided in Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations.”

    1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source

  9. “Savimbi's persistent defiance of Security Council decisions cannot be tolerated. The United Nations continues to represent the best hope for millions of Africans who suffer the ravages of conflict, either as victims of landmines or as refugees and internally displaced persons, or even as the unwilling spectators of indiscriminate destruction and starvation. Let us pledge to work with those in Africa and outside it who - like Secretary-General Kofi Annan and like yourself, Madam President - believe that it is possible to transform the tragedy of Africa's recent past into a new reality - a new reality that will permit the brave people of this ancient land to enjoy the human security and the economic opportunities they seek and deserve.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  10. “In order to address the momentous task of eradicating the root causes of conflict in Africa we must also rely on the active involvement of other relevant United Nations bodies. The General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, in particular, must discharge their responsibilities regarding the ideas in the Secretary-General's report that pertain to social and economic development. My delegation wishes to take this opportunity to emphasize the need for an intense and urgent diplomatic effort to reverse the present sombre scenario in Angola. The continued lack of observance of the Lusaka Protocol by Jonas Savimbi is simply unacceptable. The complete demilitarization of UNITA and the completion of the process of extension of State administration are essential conditions for the peace process to be put back on track.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  11. “In Guinea-Bissau, the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries has been successfully working hand in hand with the Economic Community of West African States to normalize conditions in the country and avoid civil war. A ceasefire has been holding and could pave the way for further progress. Secondly, the Security Council should also focus on the question of the illegal flow of arms in Africa and strengthen the effectiveness of arms embargoes imposed by the Council. The unabated flow of arms to Africa reduces the prospects for peace and squanders precious resources that could otherwise be put to the service of development. The decisions taken by the Council last week can be seen as positive steps in that direction. These are areas that pertain legitimately to the Security Council's competence.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  12. “The establishment of a peacekeeping operation in the Central African Republic can be seen as a positive development after three years of reluctance by the Council to authorize the deployment of peacekeepers on the continent. The United Nations operation that has been helping consolidate the peace process in Sierra Leone may be cited as further evidence of the Council's engagement in Africa. In our view, the Council and the United Nations as a whole should intensify their work in at least two main areas. Additional work is necessary to enhance the capacity of African States to develop their own mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution. The countries in the region can achieve a great deal themselves with the attentive support and encouragement of the international community.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  13. “For some time, the vast majority of these conflicts seemed to be of an intra-State nature. More recently, however, the threat of transborder spillover has been placing the Security Council on a new level of alert. The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of several worrisome signs of what could turn into a perilous new trend. As the Security Council attempts to focus in a more effective manner on Africa, a sustained political commitment is required in order to prevent the fragile truce in many parts of the continent from reigniting into bloodier fighting. The Council must invest its moral authority and use its entire gamut of diplomatic resources to promote peace and stability. There are indications that the Council may be starting to respond.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  14. “In his thoughtful report entitled "The causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa", Secretary-General Kofi Annan stated, "Development is a human right, and the principal long-term objective of all countries in Africa." (S/I998/318, para. 79) We agree with this statement and with his affirmation that "Development is also central to the prospects for reducing conflict in Africa." (ibid.) A combination of internal and external factors, however, has placed Africa's efforts to overcome poverty at the mercy of chronic instability. The perverse by- products left by a tragic legacy of manipulation by outside Powers - foremost among which is the network of illicit arms trade - have paved the way for the many self- inflicted wounds of recent years, from Somalia to Rwanda and Sierra Leone.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  15. “The examples provided by the establishment of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries and the Zone of Peace and Cooperation of the South Atlantic, as well as the effort towards the formation of a southern hemisphere free from nuclear weapons, speak for themselves. As a troop contributor to the peacekeeping operations in Angola and Mozambique, Brazil has shown its steadfast support for national reconciliation in those two sister nations. We will continue to favour an in-depth examination of the causes of conflict in Africa with a View to promoting durable peace and development in all parts of the continent.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  16. “The challenge confronting the international community and the United Nations is that of promoting stability in a way that reinforces the hand of those in Africa who remain committed to dialogue and reconciliation. We are convinced that the overwhelming majority of Africans are eager to devote their energy and creativity to social and economic reconstruction in an atmosphere of tolerance and solidarity. As a country that owes so much of its identity to the vitality of its African heritage, Brazil is determined to play its part in meeting this challenge. Brazil has been actively involved in various bilateral and plurilateral initiatives aimed at fostering peace in parts of Africa and beyond.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  17. “The peaceful transition to majority rule in South Africa looms large as an illustration of what some have come to call an African renaissance. The example of persistence in the struggle for freedom and human dignity provided by President Nelson Mandela remains a source of inspiration for all those who fight for justice and democracy. Africans have finally reconquered their own destinies, and a new generation of African leaders is emerging with a powerful and mature voice. In our midst we can rely on the talent of Secretary-General Kofi Arman, a noble representative of the ancient Ashanti tradition, who is bringing a renewed lustre to the concept of diplomacy in world affairs.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  18. “As an African scholar has recently stated, the shifting patterns of global politics since the end of the cold war have radically repositioned the African continent in contemporary world history. A new era of swift and profound transformations in Africa has brought the continent to the forefront of the international agenda. Conflicts are perhaps the more visible and disturbing side of this process of change. If we are meeting at ministerial level in the Security Council for the second consecutive year to examine the situation in Africa, it is because tides of violence continue to wreak havoc among societies that have already endured suffering and exploitation for much too long. But there are also signs of hope and rebirth in Africa.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source