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1. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Portugal. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source

2. “In the light of the requests made by some of the Council members on my list and in the light of the fact that His Excellency Xanana Gusmao must leave us very soon, I propose that he make a few comments in response. When he has finished, I will have to leave the Chamber. If the members of the Council agree, then Minister Konuzin can continue to chair the meeting until 1.30 pm. I call on the President-elect of East Timor, Mr. Gusmao.”

   2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source

3. “I will not read my statement in my capacity as the representative of the Russian Federation. I hope that our East Timorese friends will understand me correctly. I fully associate myself with all the kind words addressed to them here, and with the words of gratitude to the Secretary- General, Hedi Annabi, Sergio Vieira de Mello and Kamalesh Sharma. I also associate myself with the assessments contained in the Secretary-General's report, which the members of the Council have also expressed. We are ready to work actively on those recommendations in order to adopt the draft resolution on the new Mission so that the United Nations can continue to support East Timor following independence. Given the lateness of the hour and commitments that I cannot cancel, I wish to propose the following.”

   2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source

4. “I should like to inform participants that we will be meeting until 1 p.m., at which point the meeting will be suspended. It will be resumed at the beginning of next week.”

   2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source

5. “I thank Mr. Annabi for his introduction. I now give the floor to the President-elect of East Timor, His Excellency Mr. Xanana Gusmao.”

   2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source

6. “I thank the Secretary-General for his statement. I give the floor to Assistant Secretary-General He'di Annabi to introduce the Secretary-General's report.”

   2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source

7. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2002/432 and Add], which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor. I should like to welcome the presence of the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Kofi Annan, to whom I give the floor.”

   2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source

8. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Council agrees to extend invitations under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to His Excellency Mr. Xanana Gusmao, President-elect of East Timor, and His Excellency Mr. Mari Bin Amude Alkatiri, Chief Minister of East Timor. There being no objection, it is so decided. On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to the President-elect of East Timor, Mr. Xanana Gusmao and to the Chief Minister of East Timor, Mr. Mari Bin Amude Alkatiri. I request the Associate Chief of Protocol to escort them to their seats at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

   2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source

9. “Widodo (Indonesia), Mr. Motomura (Japan), Mr. Zainuddin (Malaysia), Mr. MacKay (New Zealand), Mr. Seixas da Costa (Portugal), Mr. Sun Joun-yung (Republic ofKorea), Mr. Arias (Spain), Mr. Kasemsarn (Thailand), Mr. Kuchinsky (Ukraine) took the seats reserved for them at the side ofthe Council Chamber. The President (spoke in Russian): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the 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.”

   2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source

10. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Australia, Brazil, Chile, Egypt, Fiji, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Spain, Thailand and Ukraine 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. Stuart (Australia), Mr. Fonseca (Brazil), Mr. Maquieira (Chile), Mr. Ahoul Gheit (Egypt), Mr. Naidu (Fiji), Mr.”

    2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source

11. “I thank the Under-Secretary-General, Mr. Prendergast, for his comprehensive briefing. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.15 p.m.”

    2002-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4521 (2002) · source

12. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, 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. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Kieran Prendergast, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs. I call on Mr. Prendergast.”

    2002-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4521 (2002) · source

13. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Council decides to extend an invitation under rule 37 of its provisional rules of procedure to Ms. Sima Samar, Vice-Chairman of the Interim Administration of Afghanistan and Minister for Women. Ms. Sima Samar, Vice-Chairman of the Interim Administration of Afghanistan and Minister for Women, was escorted to a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Russian): On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to Her Excellency Ms. Sima Samar, Vice-Chairman of the Interim Administration of Afghanistan and Minister for Women. I give the floor to Ms. Samar.”

    2002-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4521 (2002) · source

14. “"The Security Council will remain actively seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of The Security Council has thus concluded the the Security Council under the symbol present stage of its consideration of the item on its S/PRST/2002/ll. agenda. The meeting rose at 2.10 pm.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4519 (2002) · source

15. “"The Security Council welcomes the decision of the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to transfer Kosovo Albanian prisoners into the custody of UNMIK, and encourages further progress regarding the return of displaced persons to Kosovo and efforts to trace those still missing from all of Kosovo's communities, as well as the other issues identified in the Common Document for cooperation between UNMIK and the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia signed on 5 November 2001. It considers that the further development of dialogue and cooperation between the Provisional Institutions of Self- Government, UNMIK and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia authorities is vital to the full and effective implementation of resolution 1244 (1999).”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4519 (2002) · source

16. “Interlocking progress in the areas of public security, political development and economic reform and reconstruction contributes to sustainable returns and requires maximum support from Member States and regional organizations. The Council calls on the leaders of the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government actively to demonstrate their commitment and support efforts to promote security, returns, human rights, economic development, and a multi-ethnic and fair society with peaceful coexistence and freedom of movement for all the population of Kosovo.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4519 (2002) · source

17. “"The Security Council reaffirms the fundamental importance of the rule of law in the political development of Kosovo. It strongly condemns attacks against UNMIK police in Mitrovica on 8 April and calls on all communities fully to respect UNMIK authority throughout Kosovo in line with resolution 1244 (1999). It supports the continuing efforts of UNMIK and KFOR, together with the Kosovo Police Service, in combating all kinds of crime, violence and extremism. It supports all efforts to control borders and boundaries, thus fostering regional stability. The Council supports and encourages further efforts to facilitate return of all displaced persons from the Kosovo Serb and other communities.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4519 (2002) · source

18. “"The Security Council welcomes progress made in the formation of the executive bodies of the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government in Kosovo, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, to include representatives of all communities. It commends the efforts of the Special Representative and welcomes the priorities outlined in the Secretary-General's report, as well as his request to develop benchmarks to measure progress in Kosovo's institutional development, consistent with resolution 1244 (1999) and the Constitutional Framework. The Council encourages the Provisional Institutions of Self- Government, in full cooperation with the Special Representative and in strict compliance with resolution 1244 (1999), to take on the tasks assigned to them by the Constitutional Framework.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4519 (2002) · source

19. “The Security Council will now continue its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. After 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 (S/2002/436) and the briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and supports all efforts by the United Nations Interim Administration in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the international security presence (KFOR) to implement fully resolution 1244 (1999) of 10 June 1999, which remains the basis for building Kosovo's future.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4519 (2002) · source

20. “There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 2.05 pm.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

21. “I thank the representative of Albania for his kind words addressed to me. Despite the lateness of the hour, I would like to give the floor first to Mr. Steiner, and then to Mr. Covie, for their final comments.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

22. “We can be guided by that quotation in our work on many other issues. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Albania. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

23. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Albania, in which he requests 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 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. Nesho (Albania), took a seat at the side of the Council Chamber. The President (spoke in Russian): The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Ukraine. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

24. “We have heard that the international financial organizations estimate that those debts are between $1.2 and $1.4 billion. We also know that some of the loans were guaranteed by the Government of Serbia. The fate of property in Kosovo belonging to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and to Serbia is another issue relating to privatization. I should like to ask how UNMIK is resolving that issue with Belgrade. I resume my function as President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to the representative of Spain. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

25. “At the same meeting, despite the position expressed by the Security Council, doubt was cast on the agreement between the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Macedonia on the demarcation of the border. I should like to know if UNMIK responded to those actions by the Assembly majority. Many here have welcomed the steps Belgrade has taken to hand over the Albanian prisoners to UNMIK. I should like to ask precisely where those Albanian prisoners are right now. What is the Special Representative's assessment of the course of and prospects for the investigation by the International Criminal Tribunal for Yugoslavia of war crimes perpetrated in Kosovo by Kosovo Liberation Army fighters? Another question concerns the issue of debts of the enterprises being privatized in Kosovo.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

26. “Key to that, in our View, is the establishment of effective cooperation between UNMIK's administration and the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The basis for such cooperation already exists: the Common Document of 5 November 2001 and the coordinated work begun to implement it. We also know that the Special Representative is energetic, persistent and skilled in achieving results, and we are counting on the fact that all of those qualities will be demonstrated in Kosovo in the full and comprehensive implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). In conclusion, I should like to ask a few questions of Mr. Steiner. We know that the Kosovo Assembly, at its first meeting on 16 April, through the votes of the Albanian majority attempted virtually to revise some of the provisions of the constitutional framework.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

27. “Steiner's explanation that those benchmarks are by no means designed to indicate a trajectory on the road to Kosovo independence, but rather to ensure conditions that would ensure a normal life for all in the region. I reiterate Mr. Steiner's statement that it is important that this policy be implemented clearly and that no speculation be permitted with regard to such benchmarks in order to advance slogans of independence. Unfortunately, even today, here in this Chamber, such an attempt was made when Kosovo's prospects were referred to in the context of the development of events in East Timor. I believe that such an analogy is wrong and very dangerous. It is important that what Mr. Steiner has begun - namely, the leadership of the United Nations mission, on a constructive note - continue successfully.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

28. “But we, however, do bear such responsibility, and that is why I wish to say with all due seriousness that any attempt at this stage to shift this question onto a practical plane is extremely dangerous. This can be done only when the situation in the region has stabilized and when we have seen clear progress in the resolution of those high-priority problems that were touched on today by virtually all members of the Security Council. The necessary conditions for the beginning of the political process are not currently in place, and thus any kind of hasty action can only destabilize the situation in Kosovo and in the region. A great deal was said today about the benchmarks set out by UNMIK. I welcomed Mr.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

29. “We do not wish to prejudge the results of the efforts that are now being undertaken to find ways to defuse the situation in Mitrovica, but we would like clearly to state that we see as optimal a situation in which there would be two communities established in the city, each with their own municipal bodies, with the relevant competences. Those communities in turn would then delegate representatives to a common municipal institution of self-government. Recently there has been a great deal of speculation regarding the final status of Kosovo. Studies by the International Crisis Group have been cited today. Of course, that Group has its own point of view, and furthermore it has no responsibility for the situation in Kosovo.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

30. “We welcome the stepping up of KFOR's efforts in these areas, and we hope that it will be able to maintain them. Particular attention should be devoted to the situation in Kosovo-Mitrovica, which is extremely serious. It would probably be possible to resolve this problem in various ways, but we want firmly to state that ultimatums and the use of force in resolving this issue are unacceptable; we have long said this. The problem of Mitrovica also is longstanding, and we have consistently warned that attempts to resolve it through coercion were extremely risky. We are convinced that this approach is correct. Only political means can help to find a way out of this situation. Incidentally, it is also difficult to count on the full-fledged participation of the Kosovo Serbs in the municipal elections that are set for September.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

31. “These problems did not arise today, and progress has been made in resolving some of them. In particular, I should like - aside from those words that have been heard here today regarding the efforts of Michael Steiner - to make positive mention of the actions of KFOR and in particular of its most recent report. We have focused our attention also on the initial efforts that are being undertaken by KF OR to establish border control; the work that is being done with respect to the Kosovo Protection Corps, including the reduction of its staff and the shifting of its activities towards solely civilian objectives; and KFOR's efforts to take illegal weapons away from the population and to put an end to the activities of armed factions and criminal groups.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

32. “In one form or another, those objectives have already been noted today in the statements of many of our colleagues, and we are in solidarity with those who have as a priority the war on crime - above all on organized crime; the formation of genuinely democratic and multi-ethnic interim political, administrative and judicial structures that are free from the sway of extremists and criminal elements; the security and equality of all inhabitants of the region, regardless of their ethnic or religious affiliation; the restraining of political extremism; the return of Serbian and other non-Albanian refugees and internally displaced persons; assistance to inter-community dialogue; the completion of demilitarization and the disarmament of former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) fighters; the prevention of the militarization of the Kosovo Protection Corps; the stepping up, through international efforts, of interaction with Belgrade; the establishment of dialogue between Belgrade and the leaders of the Kosovo Albanians; and strengthened control by the Security Council over the activities of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and KF OR and the enhancement of their effectiveness.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

33. “He also bears responsibility for what is going on in Kosovo, and he is not indifferent to the situation. I welcome his interest in the resolution of many of the problems that continue to plague the area. It is important for all of us to try to resolve those problems as quickly as possible. First and foremost, we must focus on specific issues that would promote the establishment of a normal living conditions in Kosovo for all of its inhabitants and for all of those who wish to return there.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

34. “Many have spoken today of the fact that the future of Kosovo is in Europe, so let us reflect on those threats that exist today in Kosovo that are also threats to Europe. Who bears responsibility for all of this? Unquestionably, there are forces in Kosovo that are not interested in a normalization of the situation. But that responsibility lies first and foremost with the international community - that is, speaking frankly, all of us. We adopted that resolution, and today Kosovo is a de facto international protectorate. I think that we all bear responsibility for seeing that, under our control, a new abcess does not fester on the body of Europe. I hope that we all share that sense of responsibility, and that is how I perceive the fact that Bernard Kouchner came to the opening of today's meeting.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

35. “Yet, at the same time, it must be frankly acknowledged that the improvements taking place in Kosovo are affecting only the Albanian population. At the same time, an entire subset of substantive problems remain virtually untouched after three years. There is no real security in the region. The process of the return of non-Albanian refugees and internally displaced persons has hardly moved ahead. Organized crime, smuggling and corruption are flourishing. Efforts are being carried out from the territory of Kosovo to destabilize the situation in the south of Serbia and in neighbouring Macedonia. The situation poses a real threat not only to regional but also to European security.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

36. “It provides us with an opportunity not only to summarize some of the results of the international efforts that have been deployed in the nearly three years that have elapsed since the adoption of resolution 1244 (1999), but also more clearly to pinpoint the key problems - those that require an immediate solution. Frankly, the results of the process of implementation of resolution 1244 (1999) are rather contradictory. On the one hand, of course, progress has been achieved in a number of specific areas with respect to Kosovo. Indeed, progress has been made with respect to social and economic aspects and with respect to the question of the establishment of a Police Service. Elections have been held in accordance with the Constitutional Framework. Provisional institutions of self-government have been formed.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

37. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the Russian Federation. Like the other members of the Council, we are pleased to see Deputy Prime Minister Covie here in this Chamber once again. We welcome the specific measures set out in his statement which are being undertaken by Belgrade to promote the comprehensive implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). We also welcome the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Michael Steiner, and we thank him for his very informative and useful briefing. Our comprehensive discussion today of the situation in Kosovo is extremely timely.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

38. “I give the floor to Mr. Nebojsa Covie, Deputy Prime Minister of the Yugoslav constituent Republic of Serbia and President of the Coordination Centre of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Republic of Serbia for Kosovo and Metohija.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

39. “Michael Steiner, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Steiner to take a seat at the Council table. 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 Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Michael Steiner, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. I now give the floor to Mr. Steiner.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

40. “Nebojsa Covie, Deputy Prime Minister of the Yugoslav constituent Republic of Serbia and President of the Coordination Centre of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Republic of Serbia for Kosovo and Metohija. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Covic' (Yugoslavia) took a seat at the Council table and Mr. Arias (Spain) and Mr. Kuchinsky (Ukraine) took the seats reservedfor them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President (spoke in Russian): In accordance with the understanding reached in the course of the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

41. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Spain, Ukraine and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, 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. On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

42. “I thank the representative of Angola for his kind words addressed to me. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should now like to invite Council members to take part in informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.15 am.”

    2002-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4517 (2002) · source

43. “The President (spoke in Russian): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Ibrahim Gambari, Under-Secretary- General and Special Adviser of the Secretary-General for Special Assignments in Africa. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Gambari to take a seat at the Council table. 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 Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser for Special Assignments in Africa, Mr. Ibrahim Gambari.”

    2002-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4517 (2002) · source

44. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Angola in which he requests 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 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. Gaspar Martins (Angola) took a seat at the Council table.”

    2002-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4517 (2002) · source

45. “There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show ofhands. In favour: Bulgaria, Cameroon, China, Colombia, France, Guinea, Ireland, Mauritius, Mexico, Norway, Russian Federation, Singapore, Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in Russian): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1405 (2002). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 8.50 p.m.”

    2002-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4516 (2002) · source

46. “In accordance with the decision taken at the 4515th meeting, I invite the representative of Israel to take a seat at the Council table. In accordance with the decision taken at the 4515th meeting, I invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now continue its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting today in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2002/47l, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (5/2002/471) before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now.”

    2002-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4516 (2002) · source

47. “There are no further speakers on my list. Before 1 close the meeting 1 would like to say that. as far as I understand. contacts among interested delegations have as yet not led to a situation in which the Council could directly take up consideration of a draft resolution in consultations. These contacts will continue during the lunch break, and we shall hold consultations at 4 pm. The meeting rose at 1.15pm.”

    2002-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515Resumption1 (2002) · source

48. “The joint statement of the members of the quartet was devoted to this issue, and this was also the aim of the mission to the region of the United States Secretary of State, Colin Powell. Only if this resolution is implemented will it be possible to stop the situation from spiralling even further out of control, destroying Israeli-Palestinian relations, creating a further setback for the peace process in the Middle East and causing the conflagration to spread to the entire region. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the Permanent Observer of Palestine.”

    2002-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515Resumption1 (2002) · source

49. “We agree with the Secretary-General that Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 1397 (2002), the Madrid quartet statement, which was supported by the Council, and the Arab peace initiative contain all the necessary elements for the collective elaboration of a comprehensive settlement that would make it possible to address the security concerns of all of the countries of the region, to ensure peaceful coexistence between Israel and a Palestinian state and to deal with the causes of the current acts of terrorism. However, the most important step at this point is the implementation of resolution 1402 (2002). This is the position of all members of the Security Council.”

    2002-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515Resumption1 (2002) · source

50. “We deeply appreciate the efforts made by the Secretary-General in seeking a way out of the extremely dangerous situation now prevailing. We support his proposal to send an international force to the Palestinian territories. Of course, this proposal will require discussion in the Security Council, on the basis of comprehensive and complete information on the parameters of such an operation. It is of fundamental importance in the implementation of that proposal to develop common approaches on the part of all interested States and parties. Russia, for its part, will continue to work actively with the parties to defuse the crisis as soon as possible, acting in coordination with the American co-sponsor and other participants in the "quartet" of international mediators, in close contact with the leading countries of the region.”

    2002-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515Resumption1 (2002) · source