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1. “Naming it the Thailand Working Group of the Security Council on Children in Armed Conflict is definitely misleading. Thailand has conveyed this concern to the United Nations agencies in Bangkok, as well as to the Office of the Special Representative, and appreciates the fact that a corrigendum will be issued promptly to address the concern. In conclusion, Thailand remains fully committed to rendering any possible cooperation to the Office of the Special Representative, the Secretary-General and the United Nations agencies concerned in our collective efforts to end the suffering of children in armed conflict around the world.”

   2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573Resumption1 (2006) · source

2. “While we support the work of the Special Representative, we nevertheless wish to emphasize that, in undertaking her work and in compiling reports, the Special Representative, as well as the United Nations agencies concerned, should exercise the utmost care to ensure the full accuracy of reports. Unverifiable allegations should certainly be omitted from reports. My delegation has a particular concern about paragraphs 60 to 62 of the report. We wish to stress that Thailand has no child soldiers or any situation of children in armed conflict. Over time, Thailand has made its best effort to render full protection to children affected by armed conflict from neighbouring countries. Paragraphs 60 to 62 contain inaccurate information. In particular, the Working Group mentioned in paragraph 61 was not set up by the Security Council.”

   2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573Resumption1 (2006) · source

3. “We also believe that, given an issue of such high complexity as children and armed conflict, the entire United Nations must be involved in a system- wide manner. In addition to the role of the Security Council, the roles of the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council must also be fully recognized. We also feel that for there to be effective and sustainable disarmament, demobilization, rehabilitation and reintegration of child soldiers and children affected by armed conflict, additional resources must be mobilized and effectively spent. We also believe that national ownership and the involvement of society as a whole are prerequisites for success in addressing the situation of children in armed conflict. More important, our collective efforts must be carried out on the basis of a rights-based approach.”

   2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573Resumption1 (2006) · source

4. “Thailand welcomes and supports the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, and deems the issue of children and armed conflict to be one of truly grave concern for the international community. Thailand's commitment to this issue was reaffirmed by our ratification early this year of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict. Thailand welcomes the progress made in implementing resolution 1612 (2005), and also welcomes the recommendations contained in the Secretary-General's report (S/2006/826) to give equal care and attention to children in armed conflict in all situations - including as regards sexual violence committed against children in situations of armed conflict.”

   2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573Resumption1 (2006) · source

5. “At the outset, I wish to thank Peru, as the President of the Security Council this month, for organizing this open debate on a very important topic. We also thank the Secretary- General of the United Nations for his tireless efforts in continuing to focus the attention of the international community on the issue of children and armed conflict. We thank Special Representative Radhika Coomaraswamy, Ms. Ann Veneman, Executive Director of UNICEF, and the representative of Save the Children for their briefings this morning and for their noble work in the promotion and protection of the rights and well-being of children around the world. Before I continue, my delegation would like to associate itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Slovenia on behalf of the Human Security Network.”

   2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573Resumption1 (2006) · source

6. “The international community needs to actively help nurture and thereby increase the country's potential so that it can eventually stand firmly on its own and prosper alongside the community of nations.”

   2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

7. “In that connection, my delegation wishes to express Thailand's support for the recommendation made by the Secretary-General that a reduced-size office be set up in Timor-Leste to continue the work of the United Nations in rendering assistance to the Timorese Government and its people so that we can ensure that the gains made thus far will be protected and consolidated. My delegation is of the view that this is one of the steps of the phase-out process out and that we should not completely withdraw from Timor-Leste. My delegation believes that Timor-Leste is a country with great potential. However, its promising future can be further guaranteed only if we all help to guarantee it.”

   2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

8. “Thailand could not agree more that the United Nations and the international community will soon have to phase out their participation, but that time has not yet come. Indeed, while we are gradually withdrawing from Timor-Leste, it will be some time before Timor-Leste can stand on its own and before we can leave Timor-Leste to stand on its own. In fact, we need to approach the phase-out step by step. The recent tensions in Timor-Leste have already demonstrated that the country is fragile and its political environment volatile. We would have failed to achieve anything were we to leave Timor-Leste now and run the risk of losing all the gains we have helped make thus far in the country. The success of the presidential and general elections in 2007 will be a crucial milestone of democracy in Timor-Leste.”

   2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

9. “Recently, Thailand and Timor-Leste have agreed to extend the memorandum of understanding to cover two more years in 2006 and 2007. Also, we wish to reaffirm Thailand's readiness and willingness to cooperate in rendering assistance to and building the capacities of Timor-Leste with the United Nations agencies, international organizations, non-governmental organizations and international donors. In partnership with donor countries and international organizations, Thailand has cooperated with the United Nations Development Programme, the Japan International Cooperation Agency and UNICEF in organizing capacity-building programmes for Timor- Leste, especially in the fields of agriculture, HIV/AIDS and family health. Different views have been expressed concerning the role of the United Nations in Timor-Leste after the end of UNOTIL's mandate.”

   2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

10. “International assistance - any assistance - would be meaningless without lasting security, stability and prosperity in the country. My delegation would like to take this opportunity to reiterate Thailand's firm commitment to continuing its economic and technical cooperation with Timor- Leste in order to further support the Timorese national development process, especially in the field of human resource development. In 2003, the Foreign Ministers of Thailand and Timor-Leste signed a memorandum of understanding on economic and technical cooperation. Ten areas of technical cooperation between the two countries have been pursued for the past three years, including in capacity-building in internal security, agriculture, tourism, geographical information technology, and sufficiency economy.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

11. “As an emerging democracy, Timor-Leste is a small plant that needs all the care and tending of us all to help it grow into a big tree and for its roots of democracy to grow stronger and deeper. My delegation would like to emphasize the importance of the development dimension of assistance, an area to which less attention has been paid. Its long-term benefits to Timor-Leste are equally as important as those of the security and justice dimensions. While there is a need to create a safe and secure environment for the Timorese people, there is also a need to improve their livelihoods and quality of life. That is the human face of assistance. Capacity- building, training and education, we believe, will bring out the greater and the better from Timor-Leste in the long run.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

12. “That is due to the valuable contributions of UNOTIL, agencies of the United Nations system, international organizations, non- governmental organizations and international donors. A tribute should also be paid to the Government of Timor-Leste for its strong determination and strenuous efforts. All parties concerned have played crucial roles in moving forward the nation-building process in Timor-Leste. Although developments in Timor-Leste - be they political, economic or social - have been achieved on many levels, the work is not yet complete. Timor-Leste remains in a phase of trials and tribulations. There are challenges that the country is meeting, and more that it will have to face in the future. My delegation believes that Timor-Leste, as an emerging country, has a long way to go.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

13. “From the outset, I would like to express my gratitude to you, Sir, and the Security Council for allowing me to participate in this public meeting on Timor-Leste. I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the presence of Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, Senior Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of Timor- Leste, and to thank him for his detailed briefing. My delegation wishes to commend Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Timor-Leste, for his working accomplishments in Timor-Leste and for his comprehensive briefing on the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL) to the Council. Thailand is encouraged to learn that much progress has been made steadily to achieve the prosperity of Timor-Leste and the well-being of the Timorese people.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

14. “In addition, Thailand plans to cooperate with other donors, such as Japan's International Cooperation Agency, to supplement the bilateral cooperation between Thailand and Timor-Leste.”

    2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source

15. “For its part, Thailand is pleased to have rendered support to Timor-Leste in its national development process, with a focus on human-resource development, in the fields agreed in the memorandum of understanding on economic and technical cooperation, which was signed in 2003, namely, agriculture, public health, fisheries, trade and investment, banking and insurance, tourism, energy, capacity-building on internal security issues and negotiations on a maritime zone, geo-information and a sustainable economy. Sixteen activities have already been implemented in 2003 and 2004. The remaining 16 activities will be implemented by the end of 2005. Thailand is willing to continue its technical cooperation support to Timor- Leste after the completion of the current plan, in 2005.”

    2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source

16. “Among other ills, poverty, illiteracy and unemployment still plague Timor-Leste and will continue to hamper its nation-building process and national development for some time in the future. The support of the international community to combat those problems will be needed even after the conclusion of UNMISET's mandate. Timor-Leste is a country with a promising future. If nurtured, and with all the help provided by the international community, its potential can be increased considerably. The forthcoming development partners conference will provide us with a venue to reaffirm our support for Timor-Leste.”

    2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source

17. “For Timor-Leste to progress towards a sustainable future, the country's economic and social dimensions, or the "human face" of Timor-Leste, will also require continued assistance from the international community. As much as the Government of the country needs international assistance, the people of Timor-Leste also need it. In order for Timor-Leste to move forward in a sustainable manner, its people's standard of living and quality of life will also have to move upward gradually. The capacity-building tasks that the United Nations programmes and agencies, the Bretton Woods institutions, non-governmental organizations and international donors have undertaken in Timor-Leste have thus far resulted in remarkable progress in various areas. However, uninterrupted international support in those economic and social dimensions remains crucial.”

    2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source

18. “It is thus imperative that the accomplishments of UNMISET be maintained in a sustainable manner for the benefit of the long-term development of the country and its people. Therefore, Thailand concurs with the recommendation of the Secretary-General that UNMISET should maintain its presence in the country, with a scaled-down composition and size. That can be seen as a step-by-step approach which will help to ensure the steady and effective functioning of the administrative institutions in Timor-Leste after the eventual withdrawal of UNMISET, and, more importantly, to ensure greater Timorese involvement in and ownership of the nation-building process. With respect to Timor-Leste, my delegation would like to point out that the development of the country needs to be approached in a holistic manner.”

    2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source

19. “To be realistic, although many achievements have been made, the country's path to progress will continue to meet with a mixture of successes and challenges alike. In order to help Timor- Leste to grow and prosper alongside the community of nations, the international community must remain active and engaged in rendering assistance to Timor- Leste. UNMISET has played a significant role in restoring peace and maintaining stability, as well as in developing democracy, development and administration processes in Timor-Leste. Nevertheless, as the report has pointed out, much remains to be done to make sure that the gains achieved up to now are protected and put to better use in the future.”

    2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source

20. “Thailand welcomes the continual progress that has been made in Timor-Leste and commends the contributions of UNMISET, the United Nations programmes and agencies, the Bretton Woods institutions, non-governmental organizations and international donors, and the efforts made, with the strong determination of the Government of Timor- Leste, in the nation-building process of that country. Such a positive development would not have been possible without the crucial roles of all parties concerned, and especially that of the United Nations, which has been internationally acknowledged as a success story for the Organization in peacekeeping. The journey in the advancement of Timor-Leste is still at the beginning stage.”

    2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source

21. “First of all, I would like to thank you, Sir, and the Security Council for allowing me to participate in today's open debate on Timor-Leste under your presidency. I wish to acknowledge the presence of Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, Senior Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. Like the Council members and other representatives who spoke before me, I wish to express our deep condolences to the Government of Bangladesh for the tragic loss of its peacekeeping officers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. My delegation wishes to thank Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa, Special Representative of the Secretary- General, for presenting the progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET).”

    2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source

22. “In March 2004, Thailand signed a memorandum of intent with the United States to put into motion the Personal Identification Secure Comparison and Evaluation System, which will enhance immigration measures and can serve as the nucleus of a nation-wide terrorist interdiction programme border-control system. In closing, Thailand would like to reiterate its support for and cooperation with the Al Qaeda and Taliban sanctions Committee, as well as its readiness to provide technical assistance to countries in the region.”

    2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source

23. “This is based upon the model of the Egmont Group of financial intelligence units and comprises 15 countries with different levels of susceptibility to terrorist threats, developed or developing, from different geographical regions of the world: Andorra, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Finland, Estonia, Indonesia, Lebanon, Mauritius, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, the Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom. Thailand has reinforced immigration measures in various respects, including the installation of the Advanced Passenger Information/Processing system at the airport.”

    2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source

24. “The purpose of this Centre is to refine all intelligence concerning the internal and external environment and national security in such areas as terrorism, illicit drug trafficking, money- laundering and international economic crimes. Moreover, Thailand ratified in September the 1999 International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism. Regarding international cooperation, the Thailand Anti-Money-Laundering Office has signed a memorandum of understanding concerning cooperation in the exchange of financial intelligence related to money-laundering.”

    2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source

25. “Thailand wishes to thank the Governments and international organizations that have provided training and assistance in combating terrorist financing methods and techniques to its Anti-Money-Laundering Office, including the Egmont Group of financial intelligence units, the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering, the Asia-Europe Meeting Anti-Money- Laundering Project, and the Governments of the United Kingdom and the United States. In February 2004, Thailand set up a National Coordinating Centre for Combating Terrorism and Transnational Crimes as its national focal point for coordination among relevant international and domestic agencies.”

    2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source

26. “Thailand's Anti-Money-Laundering Office has played an active role in tracking suspicious transactions and fund transfers, in cooperation with financial institutions, particularly commercial banks. Still, in certain cases, commercial banks face difficulties in accurately identifying whether the transactions are related to terrorist activities, especially those from legitimate sources with no history of irregularities. Therefore, we must enhance commercial banks' expertise in that respect, including expertise provided by the head offices of foreign banks located in Thailand.”

    2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source

27. “Dialogue provides the Committee not only with valuable insight on States' implementation efforts, but also a better understanding of the problems that Member States are encountering. In this regard, Thailand was pleased to have received a visit from the Chairman of the Al Qaeda and Taliban sanctions Committee and his party this past October. The visit proved to be successful in providing the Committee with on-the-ground information and in enhancing the level of understanding and cooperation between Thailand and the Committee in the efforts to combat international terrorism. We welcome the suggestion by the Chairman of the Committee during his visit that Thailand provide technical assistance to countries in the region, as that corresponds with Thailand's ability and willingness to do so.”

    2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source

28. “I am pleased to see you, Sir, presiding over this meeting, and I congratulate you and your country on your presidency of the Security Council. At the outset, my delegation wishes to thank Ambassador Heraldo Munoz, Chairman of the Al Qaeda and Taliban sanctions Committee, for his informative and comprehensive briefing on the overall work of the Committee. Thailand attaches great importance to the work of all the committees established by the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. It supports the new approach of the Al Qaeda and Taliban sanctions Committee in shifting the focus from States' comprehensive implementation reporting to active dialogue with Member States.”

    2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source

29. “This three-year-old nation is but an infant compared to most countries that have centuries-long experience in civil administration and wealth accumulation. Nevertheless, Timor-Leste has promising potential, especially in oil and gas resources development, and, in the long run, the international community can benefit from having another strong and stable country contributing further to the world economy. The international donors' conference, scheduled to be held in March of next year, will be an occasion for us to reaffirm our steadfast support, both bilaterally and multilaterally, for Timor-Leste. For its part, Thailand has concluded a Technical Cooperation Programme with Timor-Leste for a three- year period, from 2003 to 2005, focusing on training programmes in 10 different areas.”

    2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source

30. “If we want to see Timor-Leste survive and thrive on its own, we must ensure that peace and security continue to prevail and become irreversible, as a safe and secure environment is a precondition for any country to embark on successful economic and social development. The United Nations system, especially the World Bank, the United Nations Development Programme and UNICEF, will be needed more than ever in Timor- Leste, a fledging democracy that is still plagued by rampant poverty, an inadequate health system and a high birth rate, where unemployment and illiteracy remain prevalent and half the population is below the age of 15 and cannot contribute productively to the growth of the economy. The scheduled date of closure on 20 May 2005 and the eventual withdrawal of UNMISET will coincide with the third anniversary of Timor-Leste.”

    2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source

31. “The initiative to draft legislation on the recognition of veterans seems to be heading in the right direction, and just two weeks ago, the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste requested the diplomatic corps in Dili to help Timor- Leste reintegrate those veterans and ex-combatants into civilian life and to create employment for them. That brings me to my third and final point. The vital role of development in contributing to durable peace in post-conflict nation-building cannot be overstated. The United Nations and the international community have already made laudable efforts in laying a firm foundation for peace and stability in Timor-Leste, but more work and assistance is required to help Timor-Leste pursue its economic and social development.”

    2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source

32. “While we fully support upholding the rule of law and fighting impunity, it is highly improbable that Timor- Leste could actually implement that provision of the resolution in time, given the accumulated backlog of cases, the limited availability of judges and the shortness of time. Therefore, the Council might wish to revisit that issue. I should also like to point out that the Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation has been doing an outstanding job and should be commended for its efforts. The selection of the Provedor for Human Rights and Justice, which the international community eagerly anticipates, is an issue that should be finalized as soon as possible. Another issue on which the international community might wish to reassess its expectations relates to the integration of veterans into civilian life.”

    2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source

33. “Timor-Leste will continue to rely on the support and the assistance of international experts in strengthening its institutional capacity in various areas, summarized in the three programmes, as set out in the report, namely, the public administration and justice system, law enforcement and security. The second point I wish to emphasize is that the international community must be realistic about certain expectations that we harbour in relation to Timor- Leste. I refer specifically to paragraph 8 of resolution 1543 (2004), which calls upon the Serious Crime Unit to complete all trials relating to human rights abuses that occurred in East Timor in 1999 by 20 May 2005.”

    2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source

34. “Thailand concurs with the recommendation of the Secretary-General that UNMISET should maintain its presence in the country, with the same composition and size, until 20 May 2005 in order to consolidate its gains and, more importantly, to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of the Timor-Leste civil administration after UNMISET's withdrawal. It has always been Thailand's view that in any peacekeeping mission, there should be a clear and well-mapped-out exit and transition strategy to ensure a smooth and effective functioning of the affected country's administrative institutions. With respect to Timor- Leste, my delegation would like to underscore the following three points. First, the conclusion of UNMISET's mandate in Timor-Leste does not imply Timor-Leste's readiness or its ability to effectively run its public administration.”

    2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source

35. “Thailand welcomes the progress that has been steadily achieved over the past two-and-a-half years in Timor-Leste, and commends the sustained efforts of UNMISET, United Nations programmes and agencies, the Bretton Woods institutions, non-governmental organizations and international donors, and, not least, the hard work and determination of the Timor-Leste Government in trying to build a self-reliant nation that is safe, stable, economically viable andjust. Timor-Leste has embarked on a long and difficult journey to fulfil its aspiration for statehood and can rightly be proud of its many achievements to date. Yet, numerous challenges still await this budding nation, and the international community must remain actively engaged in helping this country advance alongside the community of nations.”

    2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source

36. “It is a pleasure, Sir, to see you presiding over the Council for this month. Like preceding speakers, I would like to thank you for convening this public meeting on Timor-Leste. My thanks also go to Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for presenting the progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) (S/2004/ 888).”

    2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source

37. “With regard to specific provisions of the draft resolution, Thailand welcomes the establishment of a committee to report on the implementation of the draft resolution, as provided for in operative paragraph nine, and notes with appreciation that the Council also recognizes under operative paragraph five that some States may require assistance in implementing the resolution. However, we think that the timeframe of implementation of 90 days is rather an arduous task and gives rise to difficulties in practice. It would also be helpful if the draft resolution would spell out in clear terms and in greater detail the scope of obligations required of Member States.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source

38. “Thailand continues to stress the importance of reinforced compliance and verification of key international WMD non-proliferation treaties and conventions, particularly the Treaty on the Non- proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Biological Weapons Convention. We are also of the view that progress is urgently needed in the area of disarmament. In order to contain and completely safeguard the world from the risk associated with WMD, non-proliferation and disarmament must go hand-in-hand.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source

39. “As the world continues to wage war against terrorism on all fronts, it is vital to step up international efforts to address the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, their delivery means and related materials and to prevent them from falling into the hands of terrorists. The draft resolution on WMD under scrutiny in the Council will help bridge the gap in international law pertaining to non-State actors in a timely manner. However, as long as WMD continue to exist, this draft resolution can only partially counter the threat posed by these weapons to international peace and security.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source

40. “Thailand commends the Security Council for convening today's open debate, which combines two security issues of grave concern in our time - proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and the risk that they may fall into the hands of non-State actors, particularly terrorists, who will use them indiscriminately to the detriment of civilians. As a member of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), Thailand associates itself with the statement delivered earlier by the Permanent Representative of Malaysia, and wishes to add additional comments of its own. In recent years, the world has witnessed a surge in terrorist attacks, and no State can afford to remain placid. The possibility of terrorists wreaking havoc through the indiscriminate use of weapons of mass destruction is no longer a far-fetched scenario.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source

41. “Undoubtedly, a stable, democratic and prosperous Timor-Leste will further reinforce and contribute to regional as well as global peace and development.”

    2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source

42. “We have also offered bilateral technical and economic assistance to Timor-Leste in diverse fields, covering agriculture, public health, fisheries, trade, investment, banking and insurance, tourism, internal security and energy. I am happy to report a positive trend emerging from the bilateral programme of assistance that we have undertaken for Timor-Leste and its people, and it is our hope that our training programmes will enable students and officials to become valuable human resources that are crucial for their country's sustainable economic and social progress. It is my sincere hope that more can be done to help Timor-Leste survive and thrive on its own. The Security Council can contribute to that end by extending the mandate of the United Nations presence in Timor-Leste a while longer, as recommended by the Secretary-General.”

    2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source

43. “If we are serious about achieving in time the eight targets set forth in the Millennium Declaration, we have to help Timor-Leste as well as other countries that are less fortunate and less equipped than we are to carry out their national economic and social development. The Government of Thailand is conscious of the complementarity existing between peace and development and desires to promote and strengthen human security in Timor-Leste and throughout our region. We welcome and encourage Timor-Leste to have more interaction with the Association of the South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and to participate in the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF).”

    2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source

44. “Thailand now maintains 62 police and military personnel in Timor-Leste, comprising demining experts, medical officers, military observers and administrative officers. In that regard, Thailand would also like to reaffirm its readiness to continue to take part in United Nations peacekeeping efforts in Timor-Leste after 20 May 2004. The Secretary-General himself has repeated time and again that there can be no peace without economic development and no peace or economic development without social justice. Lasting peace still remains elusive and a distant hope in Timor-Leste, a country that continues to grapple with prevalent poverty and hunger, a high illiteracy rate, an inadequate public health system and infrastructure and a fledgling democracy. However, the country is not without potential for growth and stability.”

    2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source

45. “Given the general volatility of a nascent country and the complexity of the whole nation-building exercise while the rule of law and institutions are still being strengthened in Timor-Leste, it is in the interest of the international community that the United Nations should remain engaged in that country for a further period. Thailand therefore supports a continued United Nations presence, as suggested by the Secretary- General. Thailand has always played a very active role in assistance to Timor-Leste since 1999. Our long- standing commitment to assisting Timor-Leste is demonstrated by our involvement in international peacekeeping and peace-building operations from the United Nations Mission in East Timor (UNAMET) to the current UNMISET.”

    2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source

46. “Thailand welcomes the Secretary-General's report on UNMISET (S/2004/117) and appreciates the assessment of the situation on the ground presented by Under-Secretary-General Guehenno. My delegation listened attentively to the statement of Mr. Jose Ramos- Horta, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste, as well as to the views expressed by Council members and other Member States. Although opinions diverge as to the scope and nature of Timor- Leste's security requirements, a common view emanating from around the table is that we must make sure that the gains made over the past several years in Timor-Leste are consolidated and that the security environment is sound before UNMISET's eventual withdrawal from the field.”

    2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source

47. “The birth of a nation is always a complex and arduous process, entailing sacrifices and pain while procuring great joy and pride for its people. Nurturing a nation torn by conflicts and violence until it becomes a stable, self-reliant and responsible international citizen is an even more daunting task that demands an extended period of international support, as well as necessary economic and technical assistance. The United Nations needs to ensure that peace and security continue to prevail and become irreversible in Timor- Leste, as a safe and secure environment is a precondition for a country to embark on smooth economic and social development. The question is: What assistance does Timor-Leste need at the moment and to what extent should we provide it?”

    2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source

48. “As this is the first time that I address this body in my new capacity, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and to thank you for convening today's open debate on Timor-Leste. Thailand has taken a keen interest in the issue of Timor-Leste, for that newest Member of the United Nations is not only a neighbour in our immediate region, but also a proven case of success for United Nations peacekeeping operations and nation-building exercises. That a country could become independent and recognized in its own right in just a few years owes much to the will and determination of its people and more, perhaps, to the collective efforts of the United Nations and individual countries in helping bring into existence a new State.”

    2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source