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first: 2000-03-21
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“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the eleventh report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone, document 8/2001/857 and Addendum 1. Members of the Security Council also have before them document 8/2001/874, which contains the text of a draft resolution. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following revision to be made to the text of the draft resolution contained in document S/2001/874 in its provisional form. In operative paragraph 11, the word "ongoing" should be inserted before the word "efforts". It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/2001/874) before it, as orally revised in its provisional form.”
2001-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4374 (2001) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that l have received a letter from the representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, 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. Kamara (Sierra Leone) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2001-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4374 (2001) · source
“In favour: Bangladesh, China, Colombia, France, Ireland, Jamaica, Mali, Mauritius, Norway, Russian Federation, Singapore, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in French): The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1369 (2001). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 1.15pm,”
2001-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4372 (2001) · 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 the report of the Secretary-General on Ethiopia and Eritrea (S/2001/843). Members of the Council also have before them document S/2001/862, 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 a Show ofhands.”
2001-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4372 (2001) · source
“It is my understanding that the Council is ready to vote on the draft resolution (S/2001/861) before it. Since we are unanimous in our desire to adopt the draft resolution, I invite members to do so not by raising their hands but by standing, in a show of unity in the face of the scourge of terrorism. 9 A vote was taken. In favour: Bangladesh, China, Colombia, France, Ireland, Jamaica, Mali, Mauritius, Norway, Russian Federation, Singapore, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1368 (2001). The meeting rose at 12.45 pm.”
2001-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4370 (2001) · source
“In the face of what constitutes an attack upon all of humanity, as the Secretary-General has just said, in the face of an attack against the values and principles that unite us and which our Charter embodies, it is a time for unity and resolve. All together, we must say that nothing anywhere can ever justify resort to terrorism. All together, we must take the view that the monstrous acts committed yesterday are a challenge to the international community as a whole. Yes, we stand with the United States in deciding upon any appropriate action to combat those who resort to terrorism, those who aid them and those who protect them. A global strategy is needed. The Security Council is the principal organ entrusted with international peace and security. It should work on this in a spirit of urgency.”
2001-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4370 (2001) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of France, before giving the floor to the last speaker, Ambassador Cunningham of the United States. Yesterday, together with the entire population of New York and all the American people, we experienced a day of horror, a day of terror that shall forever leave its mark upon our lives. The scourge of terrorism from which most of our countries have suffered undoubtedly destroyed, on 11 September, thousands of innocent American lives. Like all of the European Union, whose ministers have just forcefully expressed themselves, France stands side by side with the United States in this time of trial. We convey to all of the victims of the families and to the American people our condolences and express our fraternal solidarity.”
2001-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4370 (2001) · source
“However, those delegations wishing to have their planned statements included in the official records of the Council are urged to transmit those statements to the Secretariat so that they might be fully reflected in the official record. I thank the Secretary-General for his presence here today and invite him to make his statement.”
2001-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4370 (2001) · source
“The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them a draft resolution, contained in document S/2001/86l, which has been prepared in the course of prior consultations. Members of the Council who wish to speak are invited to so inform the Secretariat. I would point out to the many delegations present that are not members of the Council that, in the course of consultations, in view of the fact that the General Assembly will hold a meeting on the same subject this afternoon at 3 p.m., it was deemed preferable to limit the list of speakers to the 15 members of the Council.”
2001-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4370 (2001) · source
“At the very outset, on behalf of the entire Security Council, I wish to convey to the representative of the United States, Ambassador Jim Cunningham, and to the entire United States delegation our feelings of distress and deep solidarity and our condolences on behalf of all members of the Council. I now invite members of the Council and all those present in the Chamber to observe a minute of silence in memory of all the victims of the terrorist acts that struck New York and the United States yesterday. The members of the Security Council observed a minute ofsilence. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2001-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4370 (2001) · source
“The Security Council calls upon all parties to work together to draft a constitution which reflects the will of the East Timorese people and to cooperate for the successful completion of the final steps towards independence, in a complex process of stabilization in East Timor, which will take some time and will involve many actors. "The Security Council reiterates the importance of a substantial international presence in East Timor post-independence. "The Security Council looks forward to receiving the Secretary-General's October report focusing on the transition and post-independence periods." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2001/23. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.30p.m.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4368 (2001) · source
“In that regard, the Council recognizes with appreciation the important role of the East Timorese leadership and welcomes the cooperation extended by the Government of Indonesia during the election period. "The Security Council expresses its appreciation to the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor for facilitating a smooth and representative election process. The Security Council calls on all parties to fully respect and implement the election results, which provide the basis for a broad-based Constituent Assembly. The Security Council looks forward to the establishment on 15 September of the Constituent Assembly and the new Cabinet within the framework of resolution 1272 (1999).”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4368 (2001) · 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. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council recalls its previous resolutions and the statements of its President on the situation in East Timor. "The Security Council warmly welcomes the successful staging on 30 August 2001 of the elections for East Timor's first Constituent Assembly, in particular the orderly and peaceful conduct of the elections and the very high voter turnout, which demonstrated the wish of the East Timorese people to establish a full participatory democracy.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4368 (2001) · source
“There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 12.25 pm.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“I now call on the last speaker on my list, the representative of New Zealand. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Portugal. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“The next speaker on my list is the representative of Australia. I invite him take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“France wishes to emphasize from this day on its conviction that, in a manner that will obviously be different, international support will continue to be necessary if the soon-to-be independent East Timorese people is to benefit not only from independence, but also from the social and economic development to which it has been aspiring for so long. Today is a day for celebration. Let us all celebrate together the remarkable success and clear round that the United Nations has just scored. I now resume my responsibilities as President of the Council. I shall give the floor to the speakers who are not members of the Council and who have expressed the wish to speak. The first speaker is the representative of Belgium. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“When we think about the violence that occurred in the wake of the referendum on self- determination only two years ago, we can fully grasp the magnitude of the advances. Another very positive element has been Indonesia's response, which augurs well for the relationship that will develop between the two States once East Timor is fully independent. France today congratulates all the elected officials and wishes them every success in the crucial task that lies before them. They will have to lay the constitutional foundations on which democracy in East Timor can be built in a lasting manner. Next month, on the basis of the Secretary- General's report, we will have to join forces to define the way in which the international presence should evolve in order to best prepare for and accompany East Timor's independence.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“I shall now say a few words in my capacity as representative of France. In a few minutes, the European Union, speaking through its Presidency, Belgium, will say what the 15 members of the Union feel today. I join with the previous speakers in congratulating the two first winners of this exemplary election. First of all, the Timorese themselves have displayed their political maturity, which is all the more remarkable in that this is only the second election held in 25 years. I would also like to congratulate the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), under the remarkable, inspired leadership of Sergio Vieira de Mello, as well as the person responsible for the electoral process, Carlos Valenzuela.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“I thank the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations for his precise and comprehensive presentation of what can only be qualified as a success for the United Nations and for democracy and as a very encouraging sign for the future of East Timor.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. As there is no list of speakers for this meeting, I would invite those who wish to take the floor to so indicate to the Secretariat as from now. I give the floor to Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“Seixas da Costa (Portugal) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber The President (spoke in French): 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-Marie Guehenno, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Guehenno 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. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Australia, Belgium, Chile, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand and Portugal, 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. Dauth (Australia), Mr. De Loecker (Belgium), Mr. Valde's (Chile), Mr. Hidayat (Indonesia), Mr. Satoh (Japan), Mr. MacKay (New Zealand) and Mr.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“In favour: Bangladesh, China, Colombia, France, Ireland, Jamaica, Mali, Mauritius, Norway, Russian Federation, Singapore, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1367 (2001). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.50 am.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4366 (2001) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2001/849, which contains the text of a letter dated 6 September 2001 from the Secretary- General addressed to the President of the Security Council. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2001/854, 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 (S/2001/854) before it. IfI hear no 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.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4366 (2001) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to the United Nations, 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. Sahovic' (Federal Republic of Yugoslavia) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4366 (2001) · source
“"The Security Council urges all the parties to the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement to press forward with the full and early implementation of that Agreement, including disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, repatriation and resettlement of the armed groups, and the withdrawal of foreign forces." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2001/22. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 6.50 pm.”
2001-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4365 (2001) · source
“It calls on all the Congolese parties to further cooperate with each other and the Facilitator in the constructive spirit of Gaborone to ensure the successful outcome of the Inter- Congolese Dialogue starting on 15 October 2001, in Addis Ababa. "The Security Council stresses the importance for the Dialogue to be free from outside interference, open, representative and inclusive, and emphasizes the need to ensure adequate representation of Congolese women in the process. "The Security Council encourages donors to provide further support to the Facilitator for the Inter-Congolese Dialogue and, in due course, the process of implementing a new political dispensation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2001-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4365 (2001) · source
“The Security Council will now resume its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council welcomes the success of the preparatory meeting of the Inter- Congolese Dialogue, held in Gaborone on 20-24 August 2001. "The Security Council reiterates its strong support for the Inter-Congolese Dialogue and for the efforts of the Facilitator and his team in the field.”
2001-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4365 (2001) · source
“In due time, together with his successor - as soon as he or she is appointed - it is that path that we intend to follow in the service of peace and in the interests of the people of the Congo and of the entire region.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“Together with the Special Rapporteur, Mr. Garreton, who is currently in the region, the Council intends to continue to devote its attention to this question. There can be no settlement or reconciliation if human rights violations are not punished. There can be no impunity; there must no longer be any impunity. As I said earlier, the friends of Mr. Morjane - who are the friends of peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in the region - are very sad to see him leave. However, the Security Council is unanimously determined to continue to follow, in the same impartial manner that characterized all of Mr. Morjane's work, the course that he has charted: that of the implementation, without any concessions, of the agreements signed by the parties themselves and of all the resolutions of the Security Council.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“The economic and humanitarian situation remains disastrous, despite the outstanding action in the field carried out in particularly difficult conditions by the United Nations agencies and the non-governmental organizations. The reopening of the rivers will provide a breath of air to the Congolese people by improving the delivery of supplies to the cities. Here, too, all parties must assist MONUC in re-establishing this vital link among the Congolese. Beyond that, the international community is ready to provide its full assistance to support the progress of the peace process, to ease the suffering of the Congolese people and to assist the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in implementing its ambitious economic reform programme. All parties, moreover, must ensure strict respect for human rights in the sectors they control.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“The signatories of the Lusaka Agreement are together preparing a DDRRR programme. There is a need to begin tackling this difficult issue immediately. The first stage consists of interrupting and preventing all forms of support to these groups and to begin implementing DDRRR wherever possible. We have taken note with great interest of President Kabila's offer to launch the movement on a voluntary basis, with the 3,000 fighters who are now quartered in two camps in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. MONUC is ready to help, within its means, and this is why the donor community must also provide its full support to United Nations actions.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“The demilitarization of this city, which the Council had demanded a year ago in resolution 1304 (2000), today symbolizes the peace process and reconciliation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Following Rwanda and Uganda, the Rassemblement congolais pour la democratie (RCD- Goma) must now abide by this obligation without further delay. What is at stake here is its credibility as a partner in the peace process. The Security Council calls on all those who have influence on the RCD-Goma, in particular Rwanda, to convey this demand and to finally achieve implementation of this decisive step of the peace process. The activities of armed groups in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as in Rwanda and Burundi, form another serious threat to the return of peace.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“MONUC must also attest to the actual departure of the Forces arme'es congolaises from the positions that they are still occupying in Katanga, in contradiction to the Harare sub-plans. For this reason and for many others, it is absolutely necessary for all parties to cooperate fully every day with MONUC. Ambassador Morjane rightly insisted on this. In this regard, the Security Council cannot accept~ today, tomorrow or yesterday - United Nations personnel being subjected to pressures or threats. Our Council is determined to act with the greatest possible firmness on this issue. The parties to the conflict must comply with all their commitments and respect all their obligations. One of the major obstacles today to the continuation of the peace process is unquestionably the delay in the demilitarization of Kisangani.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“Respect for the ceasefire requires an ongoing daily effort, and we encourage all bilateral contacts between belligerents, within the framework of the Lusaka Agreement, to improve confidence between the parties. From that perspective, the meeting to be held under the auspices of the Secretary-General between President Kabila and President Kagame is a first step in the right direction. It is also Vital that MONUC be able to carry out its necessary verification work. I am thinking in particular of disengagement in Equateur Province, where Mr. Bemba's Mouvement pour la liberation du Congo (MLC) has moved only with delays, which explains why MONUC has not been able to verify such movement on the ground.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“However, current realities, unfortunately, are showing us the extent to which this process remains a fragile one, full of pitfalls. We see that the crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in the region, where the Council went on a mission in May, has undergone positive developments that are opening up a real window of opportunity. However, as was emphasized by Mr. Morjane a few minutes ago, the dynamic of peace has not yet reached the point of no return. Numerous difficulties and certain major obstacles must still be overcome. Given the situation, which is still unstable, our Council must have a clear vision of the tasks to be fulfilled. In our View, we need first and foremost to maintain and to intensify the gains.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“Morjane or MONUC, the serious issue of the exploitation of the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo must be mentioned here. Since the publication of the report of the Panel of Experts last April, this issue has been the subject of growing awareness among the international community and is emerging more and more clearly as one of the driving forces of the conflict and of serious violations of human rights. We hope that the publication of the addendum to this report, in the fall, will attest to the progress made in resolving this serious issue. The peace process in Burundi, which is inseparable from the settlement of the crisis in the region, is also undergoing important developments, thanks to the commitment and the perseverance of the mediator of the Arusha peace process, Mr. Mandela.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“The parties to the Agreement are working on drawing up comprehensive plans for the withdrawal of foreign forces and for the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, repatriation or resettlement (DDRRR) of armed groups. These plans must be finalized as soon as possible. Another crucial aspect of the peace process - the inter-Congolese dialogue - is also being prepared under the leadership of the facilitator and his representative in Kinshasa. The preparatory meeting is planned for 20 August. The dialogue itself must be held as quickly as possible, and preferably - I stress this - on Congolese soil. Moreover, and even if this point does not fall directly within the competence or the action of Mr.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“Like all my Council colleagues, I would like to pay a heartfelt tribute to him. Kamel Morjane is an example for all of us. He has shown to the entire Congolese people the best possible image of the United Nations. Through him, I would like to express to all the personnel of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) the gratitude of France. The peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo today is on a sound footing. The ceasefire between the parties to the Lusaka Agreement is being respected and the implementation of this text has begun. The disengagement and the redeployment of forces is almost complete.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“Mr. Levitte (France) (spoke in French): This morning, in the presence of the Secretary-General, we are experiencing a moment of genuine emotion. The Ambassador of Belgium will soon express the views and the hopes of the entire European Union, but I should like to make a few comments in my national capacity. First, I wish to express the real sadness we feel today in saying good-bye for now to Kamel Morjane, an outstanding Special Representative of the Secretary- General. During the last 20 months, Kamel Morjane has devoted all his efforts to advancing the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Together, this morning, we can measure the progress made, thanks to him, since the end of 1999. Kamel Morjane has demonstrated exceptional courage, daily dedication, extraordinary political sense and tireless will.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“I am also thinking of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and several other items which merit having the Council return to them at least once a month and taking all the time necessary for real deliberations with the Secretary-General, the Secretariat and all those who can assist us in properly defining the stages, the necessary initiatives and the steps to be taken. I think that every time we consider the timetable of the coming month, we should all reserve a few hours for one or two issues in order to think together about appropriate initiatives.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“I think that from that point of view we are making progress; thanks to you we even sometimes manage to get ahead of our timetable, for we have recommended a second term of office for our favourite Secretary- General six months ahead of the official timetable. I agree with David Cooney when he suggests new meetings - not necessarily at Pocantico but certainly of the brainstorming-type a not just to prepare for the coming event, but also to ensure regular follow up for those issues that deserve that. I am referring to Burundi, which was also referred to by Christine Lee.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“Mr. Levitte: (France) (spoke in French) Given the hour, I too will be very brief. Bravo, Mr. President, bravo to you, bravo to your entire delegation. You made us work a lot during the month of June, but above all, you made us work effectively, and that is due to your talent. Just one example for today was the resolution on the Western Sahara, which is the very delicate balancing point which we were able all together to find, thanks to you and thanks to your last proposal this morning, which allowed us to meet here, as David Cooney said, at an important time. It has very often been said that the Security Council is slow or indeed even lags behind events.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“We are ready to work on all these matters with a view to agreeing on an ambitious text that will truly address the defined objective of easing civilian sanctions. We are looking for a way for the Security Council to regain unity on the issue of Iraq. Without consensus, any resolution, even if it is adopted, could be incompletely or poorly implemented. We must build a system that will enjoy the support of the international community, first and foremost Iraq's neighbours. That is the thrust of France's written contribution to the present discussion. We want speedy agreement on that basis within the timeframe set out in resolution 1352 (2001).”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“Decisions on possible trade arrangements between Iraq and its neighbours and on possible improvements in border controls should be taken with the agreement of those neighbours. Such arrangements must not jeopardize the existing arrangement between Iraq and Jordan, which has been accepted by the sanctions Committee. Indeed, to our mind, that arrangement could serve as a model. Finally, a resolution must provide solutions to thorny problems. There must be a liberalization of air traffic without pointless constraints and without creating problems for Iraq's neighbours. Iraqi arrears to all organizations must be subject to payment. Rates of assessment on Iraqi oil sales for the benefit of the Compensation Commission should be the focus of a machinery agreed upon by the Council.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“That is why we request that local expenditures for the petroleum industry - the cash component - be accepted, as the Secretary-General proposes in his 6 June report, and as had already been agreed in resolution 1284 (1999). To be successful, Security Council action must be understood and supported by the international community, especially the main interested parties: Iraq's neighbours. Is it not in the name of regional security - the situation of Iraq's neighbours - that the Council is exercising its authority? It therefore seems important that the Council, through the Secretary-General, should work in close cooperation and coordination with those States. Everyone acknowledges that what should be done is to set up machinery for cooperation with the countries concerned, rather than imposing Chapter VII obligations on them.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“The length of the list of goods subject to sanctions Committee control and the way in which this provision is being applied by the Committee and by the Secretariat are key elements in ensuring the success of this enterprise. Easing restrictions on trade with Iraq cannot by itself enable the economy to recover sufficiently to respond to the humanitarian crisis. That recovery requires the return of normal economic conditions. That is why France has proposed that foreign investment be authorized, as proposed by the panel chaired two years ago by Ambassador Celso Amorim. That is why we propose that services be approved without delay.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“With that in mind, we welcomed the United States proposals for improving the functioning of the oil-for-food programme. For more than three years we have been proposing significant reform of the oil-for-food machinery. We cannot fail to support a transfer of jurisdiction from the sanctions Committee to the Secretariat. That ought to result in a very substantial reduction in the number of contracts that are on hold. That is indispensable. Even after a decrease in holds amounting to $600 million, $3.2 billion in contracts remain on hold in the Committee established by resolution 661 (1990). To that we must add $1.1 billion in contracts still being studied by the Secretariat.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source