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Lavrov

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first: 1994-09-23
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“We are convinced that the security problems can be solved only in conjunction with consideration of other key aspects of the situation in Iraq, such as the political process and a clear timetable for restoring Iraq's sovereignty, the strengthening of humanitarian assistance, cooperation in solving social problems and assistance towards economic recovery. Naturally, all those measures must be accompanied by efforts to establish reliable structures in Iraq for the maintenance of law and order. I noted that in his statement, Ambassador Jones Parry he invited the Security Council in coming days to study within a multilateral framework the ways and means to enhance United Nations action in Iraq, including by speeding up the political process, addressing social, economic and humanitarian issues and enhancing security.”
2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source
“It is also clear that to that end, we need to be able to guarantee the security of the staff of the United Nations and of other international organizations in Iraq. At the moment, responsibility for protection lies with the members of the coalition. We are prepared to support in the Security Council any further measures to strengthen security for United Nations staff in Iraq. It is also clear that this task is intricately linked to overall security in Iraq. It is clear from the briefings and the ensuing discussion that security is the area in which the greatest problems exist.”
2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source
“All its efforts in Iraq were directed towards helping the Iraqi people to overcome the consequences of the military conflict and to re-establish a peaceful life. The Russian leadership is convinced that, in spite of this barbarous terrorist act, the international community must continue to participate in finding a solution in Iraq. A necessary condition for that is to ensure the broad, collective involvement of the international community in the reconstruction of Iraq. Today's briefings by Ambassador Negroponte and Ambassador Jones Parry, and the statements by other members of the Security Council, clearly show that we all desire a stronger and more active United Nations role in Iraq.”
2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source
“Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The appraisals of what happened in Baghdad on 19 August were given by my President and my Minister for Foreign Affairs in their messages to the Secretary-General and in their public statements. In those statements, the death of Sergio Vieira de Mello and his colleagues was viewed as an irreparable loss to the United Nations and the international community as a whole. The statements stressed that what happened in Baghdad shows us once again that where terrorists go, terrorism will follow, that there is no justification for harbouring terrorists and that they must be fought. We express indignation at the United Nations having become a target of terrorists.”
2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source
“In favour: Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, Guinea, Mexico, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, 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 1489 (2003). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.20 a.m.”
2003-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4780 (2003) · source
“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/2003/566 and Corr.1, containing the second special report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2003/667, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. 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 ofhands.”
2003-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4780 (2003) · source
“the situation in the Middle East is very tense and is likely to remain so, unless and until a comprehensive settlement covering all aspects of the Middle East problem can be reached'. "That statement of the Secretary-General reflects the View of the Security Council." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2003/9. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.15 am.”
2003-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4779 (2003) · source
“In favour: Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, Guinea, Mexico, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, the 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 1488 (2003). In connection with the resolution just adopted on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, I have been authorized to make the following complementary statement on behalf of the Security Council. "As is known, the report of the Secretary- General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (S/2003/655) states in paragraph 12: '...”
2003-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4779 (2003) · source
“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. Members of the Council have before them document S/2003/655, containing the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2003/668, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. 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.”
2003-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4779 (2003) · source
“I thank Kenzo Oshima for his clarifications and for answering questions, and for his kind words regarding the Security Council. Once again, we wish him success. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.40 pm.”
2003-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4777 (2003) · source
“We would point to the resolution adopted by the General Assembly last year, at the initiative of Mexico, on protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism. Russia, for its part, has proposed the development of a code for human rights protection that was discussed at the most recent session of the Commission on Human Rights at the initiative of our Minister for Foreign Affairs. The basic thrust of this initiative was reflected in decisions adopted at the session. In conclusion, I reiterate our willingness to work with our colleagues in the Secretariat to work to improve existing instruments for the protection of civilian populations. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I call on Mr. Oshima for some final comments.”
2003-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4777 (2003) · source
“The final point I would make is that civilians particularly suffer not only in armed conflict, but also from terrorism. This issue is within the purview of the Security Council. Terrorism represents an assault specifically against civilians. Although we all agree that, in armed conflict, the belligerents themselves are primarily responsible for taking measures to avoid harming the civilian population, terrorists, of course, cannot be appealed to in this respect because they view civilians as their main targets. Therefore, we can be nothing but merciless in the fight against terrorism. There is no other way. Of course, we must do our utmost to protect innocent civilians in that fight. We note that this issue is under consideration by the United Nations.”
2003-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4777 (2003) · source
“We must not merely pay lip service, but give specific consideration to specific circumstances. We have heard today about situations in which the civilian population needs specific protection and attention. We believe that the United Nations has gained useful experience in this area, including in Angola, Afghanistan, Indonesia and the Balkans. The need fully to respect international humanitarian law in Iraq was also alluded to today. We trust that the appointment of a special representative of the Secretary-General in Iraq will promote such respect. Of course, I would concur with those who have noted the tragic situation of the civilian population in the Palestinian territories and the need to offer them protection. We know that a number of ideas have already been proposed in this regard, including by the Secretary-General.”
2003-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4777 (2003) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of the Russian Federation. I should briefly like to offer my support for the assessments made by Mr. Oshima. I shall not repeat what he and my colleagues have said. We reiterate our support for the work of Mr. Oshima and his colleagues in developing concrete steps and instruments and in implementing existing decisions on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We are prepared to consider the ideas we have heard today. At the same time, I would emphasize that, regardless of any new instrument we may develop and or of how we may stress the need for compliance with international humanitarian law, none of this makes any sense unless we pay specific attention to each particular conflict.”
2003-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4777 (2003) · source
“I thank Mr. Oshima for his comprehensive briefing. I now give the floor to the members of the Council who would like to ask questions and make comments on the briefing.”
2003-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4777 (2003) · source
“On behalf of the members of the Council, I wish to express our deep appreciation for the efforts he has made in his important post in conditions of growing need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world and for the fact that he has demonstrated great diplomatic skills, a deep sense of humanity and patience, and the ability to meet complex challenges. I now give the floor to Mr. Oshima.”
2003-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4777 (2003) · source
“I wish to recall document S/2002/1300, dated 26 November 2002, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Kenzo Oshima, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. It is my understanding that today, Mr. Oshima, too, is speaking to us in this Chamber for the last time, although we may meet him in other contexts. We all know that Mr. Oshima is ending his work at the United Nations.”
2003-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4777 (2003) · source
“I thank Ambassador Traore for his kind words addressed to all of us and our colleagues in the Secretariat. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Protection of civilians in armed conflict 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. Kenzo Oshima, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Oshima 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.”
2003-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4777 (2003) · source
“I understand that our respected colleague Ambassador Mamady Traore, Permanent Representative of Guinea, is here with us in this Chamber for the last time before he undertakes his next important assignment. On behalf of the members of the Security Council, I wish to pay tribute to Ambassador Traore for his invaluable contribution to the work of the Council. His diplomatic skills, which were put to good use during his presiding over the difficult deliberations of the Council in the month of March, together with his collegial approach, have made him a highly effective representative of his country. I am certain that he will continue to use his talents in his new assignment. Ambassador Traore will be remembered as a colleague who always strived to work in cooperation and harmony with other members of the Council.”
2003-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4777 (2003) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.35 p.m.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“"The Security Council recognizes and commends the important role played by the Representative of the Secretary-General as well as by the United Nations country team towards helping consolidate peace, democracy and the rule of law and expresses its appreciation for their activities. "The Security Council expresses its full support for the forthcoming mission to Guinea- Bissau, to be led by the Permanent Representative of Mexico and which will be the first part of an overall mission to West Africa, and looks forward to its conclusions and recommendations. "The Security Council expresses its intention to keep the situation in Guinea-Bissau under regular review." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2003/8. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“"The Security Council acknowledges the importance of the regional dimension in the solution of the problems faced by Guinea-Bissau and, in that regard, calls on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Organization of Portuguese-speaking African Countries (PALOPS) to further strengthen their involvement and expresses its intention to intensify its cooperation with these organizations. "The Security Council welcomes the willingness of President Kumba Yala to host negotiations on the issue in Casamance and appeals to him to continue to cooperate constructively with the Government of Senegal in order to contribute to a solution of this issue.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“"The Security Council appeals to the donor community to contribute financially to the implementation of the political and economic process in Guinea-Bissau, including necessary support for the legislative elections. "The Security Council expresses its concern with regard to the situation of human rights and civil liberties and urges the Government of Guinea-Bissau to take the necessary measures in order to improve this situation. It stresses the importance that freedom of speech and freedom of the press be fully respected.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“The Council also expresses the hope that, following the successful conduct of the elections, the Government will embark on additional concrete measures to show further proof of its commitment to democracy and the rule of law by promulgating the new Constitution and by having the President and Vice-President of the Supreme Court duly elected without further delay. "The Security Council calls on the Government of Guinea-Bissau to take the necessary steps to facilitate a constructive dialogue with the international community and the Bretton Woods institutions and to fully endorse the partnership approach defined by the Ad Hoc Advisory Group of the United Nations Economic and Social Council on Guinea-Bissau.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“It urges the country's leaders and the international community to work more purposefully together to ensure that the development, humanitarian and peace-building agendas are quickly put back on track. "The Security Council appeals to the President and Government of Guinea-Bissau to timely and effectively organize the forthcoming legislative elections and to ensure that these elections are conducted in a transparent, fair and credible manner, in accordance with the Constitution and the electoral law. It is the Council's expectation that candidates as well as political parties will not be subjected to violence and intimidation, and that the presence of international observers at these elections will be acceptable to all parties.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“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, recalling its previous statements on Guinea-Bissau, including the statement of its President of 29 November 2000 (S/PRST/2000/37), having considered the report of the Secretary-General on developments in Guinea-Bissau and on the activities of the United Nations Peace-building Support Office in that country (S/2003/621), and anticipating the Council mission to Guinea-Bissau, expresses its concern with regard to the fragile political situation in Guinea-Bissau, to the persistent economic and social crisis and to continuing disturbing information regarding the human rights situation.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“Today's discussion confirms the importance of increasing interaction between the two Councils in the area of post-conflict peace-building and recovery. This is an area in which there is a pressing need for mutually complementary efforts between these major United Nations bodies. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“We recognize the importance of this and similar groups in averting renewed conflict in the country and in serving as a focal point of international efforts to meet the critical challenges of a return to normalcy, of fulfilling the attendant urgent needs of the population, and of developing a long-term programme to assist in the country's sustainable socio- economic development. We believe it would be useful to establish a mechanism for two-way liaison between the Economic and Social Council and the Security Council, whereby political issues that arise in the course of peace- building are brought to the Security Council's attention in order to ensure subsequent political support for the post-conflict restoration of Guinea-Bissau.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“The work of the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Guinea-Bissau of the Economic and Social Council has created a new mechanism of cooperation between the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council with respect to countries engaged in post-conflict peace-building. We consider the Ad Hoc Advisory Group to be a useful instrument, allowing the Economic and Social Council, within its mandate, to become more actively involved in the practical issues of prevention and peace-building. We have already heard specific examples today of how useful it has been in Guinea-Bissau.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“We believe that the Government of Guinea-Bissau is doing its utmost to ensure a prompt and full conclusion of the necessary pre-electoral work and the conduct of parliamentary elections on a democratic basis. Given the exacerbation of social tensions in Guinea-Bissau, we also believe it important for the donor community to respond favourably to appeals by the country's Government for financial, logistical and technical support. Like other Council members, of course, we support and highly appreciate the efforts of the United Nations Peace-building Support Office in Guinea-Bissau and the Group of Friends of Guinea- Bissau.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the Russian Federation. We are grateful to Mr. Stephen, Ambassador Kumalo, Ambassador Grey-Johnson and the representative of Guinea-Bissau for their participation in this meeting and their contributions to the discussion. Like other Council members, we agree with the major conclusions of the Secretary-General's report. We note with concern the ongoing deterioration of the situation in Guinea-Bissau, as has already been noted in some detail, and agree that rectifying the situation and a genuine resumption of democratic processes in that country depend directly on the holding of free, fair and credible parliamentary elections.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“The next speaker on my list is the representative of Gambia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“I call on His Excellency Mr. Dumisani Kumalo, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Guinea-Bissau established by the Economic and Social Council.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on developments in Guinea-Bissau and on the activities of the United Nations Peace-building Support Office in that country (5/2003/621). At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. David Stephen, Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Peace-building Support Office in Guinea-Bissau, and Mr. Dumisani Kumalo, Chairman of the Economic and Social Council Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Guinea- Bissau. I shall now give the floor to Mr. David Stephen, Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Peace-building Support Office in Guinea-Bissau.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“David Stephen, Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Peace-building Support Office in Guinea-Bissau. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Stephen to take a seat at the Council table. 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 His Excellency Mr. Dumisani Kumalo, Chairman of the Economic and Social Council Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Guinea-Bissau. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Kumalo to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“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. Grey- Johnson (Gambia) took the seat reserved for him at the side of the 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 Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and with the consent of the Council, I shall take it that the Council agrees to extend an invitation to the representative of Guinea-Bissau 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, Mrs. dos Santos Jalo' (Guinea-Bissau) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Russian): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Gambia, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“There are no further 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 at 11.30 am.”
2003-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4775 (2003) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I invite her to take a seat at the Council table and to make her statement.”
2003-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4775 (2003) · source
“I thank Ambassador De La Sabliere for his statement. On behalf of the Council, I should like to express gratitude and appreciation to all the members of the Security Council mission, which was very ably led by Ambassador De La Sabliere, for the manner in which they discharged their important responsibility on the Council's behalf. The next speaker is the representative of Rwanda. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2003-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4775 (2003) · source
“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. Jean-Marc de La Sabliere, head of the Security Council mission to Central Africa. There being no objection, 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. Members of the Council have before them photo copies of the report of the Security Council mission to Central Africa. That report will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/2003/653 on Friday, 20 June 2003. I give the floor to Mr.”
2003-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4775 (2003) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and the United Republic of Tanzania, 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, Mrs. Booto (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Mr. Nyamulinda (Rwanda) and Mrs. Mulamula (United Republic of Tanzania) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber.”
2003-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4775 (2003) · source
“"The Security Council invites the Secretary- General to include in his next report to the Security Council and the General Assembly on the situation in Afghanistan a summary of proposals made during its 4774th meeting, held on 17 June 2003, and any commentary and response to those proposals by any Member State and to submit his relevant recommendations to the Security Council for its consideration. "The Security Council decides to remain seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2003/7. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.15pm.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“"The Security Council urges the international community, in collaboration with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and UNODC, to encourage cooperation among affected countries, specifically in strengthening border controls, assisting the flow of information between and among appropriate security and law enforcement agencies, combating groups involved in illicit drug trafficking and related crimes, particularly money laundering, carrying out operational interdiction activities and controlled deliveries, encouraging demand reduction and coordinating information and intelligence to maximize the effectiveness of all measures taken inside Afghanistan and beyond its borders.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“"The Security Council urges the international community, in collaboration with UNODC and in accordance with the Afghan Transitional Administration's Drugs Strategy, to provide assistance to the Afghan Transitional Administration that addresses, inter alia, certain key areas, including the development of alternative livelihoods and markets, improving national institutional capacities, enforcing prohibitions on illicit cultivation, manufacturing and trafficking of drugs, encouraging demand reduction and building up the effective use of intelligence, including aerospace monitoring.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“These efforts can be reinforced through promulgation of a comprehensive programme of action in the region and the States of transit and destination. The Council notes, in this regard, a major coordinating capacity available with UNODC and calls upon all those concerned to cooperate with UNODC in order to adopt harmonized measures in this area. The Council notes the call for all those concerned to adopt compatible and harmonized measures for law enforcement and counter-narcotics efforts through support for the implementation of the Afghan Transitional Administration's Drugs Strategy and the Paris Pact, supported by the G-8 Summit in Evian on 3 June 2003. The Council urges donor States to work within such a consultative process to maximize the effects of their bilateral and multilateral assistance programmes.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The Council underscores the pressing need to achieve as soon as possible a significant and sustainable decrease in opium production in Afghanistan. "The Security Council acknowledges the necessity of coordination through the lead nation on this and all issues in Afghanistan, and expresses, in this regard, its gratitude to the United Kingdom and Germany for their work on counter-narcotics and police issues, respectively. "The Security Council recognizes the problems caused to neighbouring countries by the increase in Afghan opium production, as well as the efforts made by them and other countries to interdict illicit drugs. "The Security Council stresses the need to promote the effective realization of anti-drug projects for Afghanistan.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“"The Security Council expresses support for the commitment by the Afghan Transitional Administration to eliminate drug production by the year 2013 and its efforts to implement the decrees prohibiting the cultivation, production and processing of the opium poppy, including illicit drug trafficking and drug abuse. "The Security Council welcomes the significant contribution by UNODC, and notes that the work of this Office in Afghanistan is restrained by the lack of general stability and security in the opium-growing areas of that country, which the international community as a whole should endeavour to ensure. The Council further welcomes projects underway by individual States to counter the threat of drugs in Afghanistan. Most of those projects are long term, which is vital to eliminating drugs on a sustainable basis.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Extensive efforts have also to be made to reduce the demand for drugs globally in order to contribute to the sustainability of the elimination of illicit cultivation in Afghanistan. The Council welcomes the comprehensive drug strategy for Afghanistan as set out in the Transitional Administration's Drugs Strategy and calls for help to be provided within the framework of that strategy. The Council also welcomes the 'Paris Pact' (S/2003/641) introduced at the International Conference on Drug Routes From Central Asia to Europe held in Paris on 21-22 May 2003, and thanks the Government of France for convening the Conference.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The Council notes with concern the assessment contained in the Opium Rapid Assessment Survey of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) that opium poppy cultivation has been reported in several districts of Afghanistan for the first time. The Council stresses the need to promote the comprehensive international approach, carried out, inter alia, under the auspices of the United Nations and through other international fora, in support of the Afghan Transitional Administration's Drugs Strategy to eliminate the illicit cultivation of opium poppy. The Council also supports the fight against illicit trafficking of drugs and precursors within Afghanistan and in neighbouring States and countries along trafficking routes, including increased cooperation among them to strengthen anti-narcotic controls to curb the drug flow.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source