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1. “Full implementation of the bill restructuring the police force will be important. Furthermore, adoption and implementation of legislation on public broadcasting and full cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) will also be key factors in determining further progress in relations with the EU and NATO. Bosnia and Herzegovina - as indeed all countries of the Western Balkans - needs to take decisive action and bring remaining persons indicted for war crimes to justice, most notably Ratko Mladic and Radovan Karadzic. Only then will the remaining legacy of war in the Western Balkans be buried - a precondition for lasting reconciliation in the region. Thirdly and finally, we commend the High Representative, Lord Ashdown, for all his efforts over the past three and a half years.”

   2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source

2. “First, we are particularly encouraged by the recent adoption of the police restructuring bill and, earlier this year, the defence sector reform. Those reforms represent key benchmarks in Bosnia and Herzegovina's progress towards Euro-Atlantic integration. We expect, therefore, that the European Union will formally agree to open negotiations on a stabilization and association agreement - the first step towards eventual EU membership. Progress has also been significant on the path towards membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Partnership for Peace Programme. Cooperation towards that end between the authorities in Sarajevo and the NATO mission is commendable. Secondly, moving towards association with the EU and NATO will also require further reform by our partners in Sarajevo.”

   2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source

3. “I should like to join others in thanking High Representative, Lord Ashdown, for his interesting briefing. He has given us impressive and detailed accounts of the notable advances being achieved on the ground in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Next week marks the tenth anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement. In those 10 years, Bosnia and Herzegovina has achieved remarkable progress. Although a number of challenges still remain, we are committed to ensuring that the days of war, destruction and massacres are gone for good in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in the Western Balkans as a whole. I would like to associate myself with the statement by the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom on behalf of the European Union (EU). I limit myself to three points.”

   2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source

4. “In order to avoid a return to the cycle of violence that has characterized recent years, Denmark urges Israel to exercise maximum self-restraint and the Palestinian Authority to take immediate and effective action against those involved in the attacks.”

   2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source

5. “Denmark is of the view that the way to achieve a permanent peace is a viable two-State solution achieved through the full implementation by both parties of their commitments under the road map. Denmark is very concerned about the recent escalation of violence in Israel and the occupied territories. We have condemned in no uncertain terms the recent terrorist attacks on Israel, as well as the violence by Palestinian militants against Palestinian security personnel. While we recognize Israel's right to protect its citizens, we are against extrajudicial killings, which are contrary to international law.”

   2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source

6. “It is essential to progress that such contacts improve both in substance and frequency and take place at all levels. Moreover, it is of great importance that both parties renew their efforts to implement the commitments made in Sharm el-Sheikh and that they refrain from taking unilateral measures that might prejudice the outcome of negotiations on the final settlement. In that context, Denmark remains concerned about the continued construction of the separation barrier on Palestinian land, which is contrary to the relevant provisions of international law. In that light, I would like to reiterate that Denmark will not recognize any change to the pre- 1967 borders other than those arrived at by agreement between the parties.”

   2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source

7. “Therefore, Denmark strongly urges that all efforts be focused on making the disengagement successful. In that regard, we are encouraged by the political courage shown by the leaders of the two sides. We hope that, with only one month to go, coordination between Israel and the Palestinians will be intensified, especially with regard to such key issues as access to and from Gaza. Moreover, Denmark encourages the Palestinian Authority to accelerate reforms and Israel to put in place the conditions essential to a viable Palestinian economy. Denmark is of the view that the Quartet and its Special Envoy for Gaza Disengagement, James Wolfensohn, deserve all possible support from the international community. Denmark has noted the ongoing contacts, including at a high level, between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.”

   2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source

8. “I would like to fully associate Denmark with the statement of the European Union to be made shortly by the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom. First of all, let me thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Alvaro de Soto, for his thorough briefing and insightful observations. Denmark has continuously been of the view that Israel's withdrawal from Gaza and the northern West Bank, if successfully implemented, can be an initial stage towards achieving a fair, lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East. In order for it to be a success, it must be consistent with the road map, it must be complete, and it must be coordinated with the Palestinians as well as with the international community.”

   2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source

9. “Women, young people and children orphaned by the epidemic are among the most vulnerable members of a population. The strategy has a particular focus on action directed towards supporting those groups. Furthermore, the strategy highlights the need for increased action to combat stigma and discrimination in an HIV/AIDS context. It also points to the crucial role played by civil society, including people living with HIV/AIDS, in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Let me conclude by commending UNAIDS and DPKO for their collective and persistent efforts regarding the important issues we are discussing here today.”

   2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source

10. “It is our sincere hope that the increased focus on the code of conduct for United Nations peacekeepers and the efforts made by troop-contributing countries to implement the recommendations of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations will also have the added benefit of positively influencing the issue we have before us today. The transmission of HIV in a conflict zone should never be an act of a United Nations peacekeeper. In April this year, the Danish Minister for Development Cooperation presented a new strategy for Denmark's support for the international fight against HIV/AIDS. The strategy builds on the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS that emerged from the special session of the General Assembly (resolution S-26/2, annex) held in 2001 and highlights the priorities for Denmark's response to the epidemic.”

    2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source

11. “We commend the efforts of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) to mainstream HIV/AIDS into their mandated activities. Strengthening cooperation between DPKO and UNAIDS and its partners - including non- governmental organizations, bilateral and multilateral donors and national Governments - would stimulate further progress. Allow me to refer to 5191st meeting, held in this Chamber on the last day of May, on the theme of United Nations peacekeeping operations. In the presidential statement adopted at that meeting, the Council condemned all acts of sexual exploitation and abuse and expressed its support for the Secretary- General's zero-tolerance policy in that regard.”

    2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source

12. “The risk of HIV infection increases in the post- conflict phase, when the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants takes place. Evidence indicates that women are most at risk. In all its deliberations, the Security Council must address that aspect where relevant. The expected establishment of a Peacebuilding Commission will mark a new beginning for a comprehensive approach to countries emerging from conflict. In the post-conflict phase, the Peacebuilding Commission must in its strategies address this issue and enhance the coordination of the fight against HIV/AIDS. Denmark recognizes that significant progress has been made in the implementation of resolution 1308 (2000) in the five years of its existence.”

    2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source

13. “Fortunately, the world is responding, and the comprehensive threat posed by HIV/AIDS is getting more and more attention. In his report entitled "In larger freedom" (A/59/2005), the Secretary-General called for a new security consensus, one that includes deadly infectious diseases and, in particular, HIV/AIDS. In doing so the Secretary-General shared the views of the High-level Panel on Threat, Challenges and Change, which identified AIDS as one of the most significant global threats today - a point of view we share fully. It is now time for the international community to demonstrate its firm commitment. A strong statement on HIV/AIDS in the declaration to be adopted by the summit to be held in September 2005 will be an important step in the right direction.”

    2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source

14. “I would like to begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for having taken the initiative to organize this debate. Likewise, I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Jean-Marie Guehenno and Executive Director Dr. Peter Piot for their respective briefings. There might not be scientific proof that HIV/AIDS poses a direct threat to peace and stability. However, we know that AIDS is a killer and that more than 3 million children, women and men died from AIDS last year. More will die this year, and the economic, social, cultural and political implications will continue to worsen. We are seeing State institutions being seriously weakened in the worst-hit regions of Africa. That gradual collapse of governance functions illustrates a new form of State collapse: the fading State.”

    2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source

15. “By bringing justice to the victims of the massive atrocities committed in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, the Tribunals play a crucial role in the reconciliation processes so direly needed in the aftermath of two of the most abhorrent conflicts since the Second World War. We will continue to follow actively the work of the Tribunals, and we look forward to the next reports from them.”

    2005-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5199 (2005) · source

16. “To that end, it is an unconditional responsibility of Member States to cooperate fully with the Tribunals. Full cooperation is critical to ensure that the Tribunals can perform their functions. For the countries of the former Yugoslavia, it is also a precondition for their integration into European and trans-Atlantic structures. Denmark is pleased to note recent positive developments in that region. We strongly encourage the countries concerned to keep those developments on track and to make certain that the remaining indictees are brought to The Hague. The Tribunals continue to contribute significantly to the fight against impunity.”

    2005-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5199 (2005) · source

17. “We agree that that will strengthen the involvement of national Governments in bringing reconciliation, justice and the rule of law to the countries in question. It is, however, key that the necessary national capacity- building precede such referrals in order to make sure that international standards of justice are also met in the transferred cases. The Security Council and the international community, for their part, must ensure adequate and predictable funding for the Tribunals. We strongly encourage Member States to do their utmost to meet their assessed contributions as a matter of urgency. The primary task of the Tribunals is to bring to justice "the most senior leaders suspected of being most responsible" for the crimes committed within their jurisdictions.”

    2005-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5199 (2005) · source

18. “Their pioneering work has paved the way for the International Criminal Court - a permanent, universal institution standing ready and alert to fight impunity for the most serious crimes. It is crucial that the Tribunals finalize their work according to schedule. The Tribunals, the countries directly involved and the international community must stand side by side to make that happen. The Tribunals must continue to develop and implement sound and realistic completion strategies ensuring a reasonable match between objectives and resources. They must, at the same time, make sure that justice is served in strict accordance with international standards of due process. We note with interest the focus of both Tribunals on the referral of cases to competent national courts.”

    2005-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5199 (2005) · source

19. “I would like to thank the representatives of the two Tribunals for their written reports to the Security Council and for elaborating further on those reports in their interventions today. That provides us with a clear picture of the Tribunals' achievements so far and of the challenges ahead. Denmark is a strong supporter of the Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and for Rwanda. They have made invaluable contributions to ensuring that genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity do not go unpunished. They are instrumental in the process of national reconciliation that the countries concerned need to go through to come to terms with their past and to look to the future. The impact of the Tribunals, however, goes far beyond the specific cases under their jurisdiction and beyond the specific countries concerned.”

    2005-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5199 (2005) · source

20. “I thank Mr. Annabi for his comprehensive briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.35 am.”

    2005-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5176 (2005) · source

21. “At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Hedi Annabi, Assistant Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations. I now give him the floor.”

    2005-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5176 (2005) · source

22. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security 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. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Annabi 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. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2005/305, which contains the monthly report of the Secretary-General on Darfur, and document S/2005/285, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on United Nations assistance to the African Union Mission in the Sudan.”

    2005-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5176 (2005) · source

23. “The CTC remains a crucial instrument of the international community in its fight against terrorism, based on dialogue and assistance to States. Its task remains vital and urgent. The support of Member States remains crucially important, and the Committee is grateful for the support it has received and will continue to count on it in the future. The President (spoke in Chinese) I thank Ambassador Loj. For her briefing. I now give the floor to Ambassador Mihnea Motok, Chairman of the Security Council Committee established to pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004).”

    2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source

24. “The dialogue with Member States on the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) will continue, guided by the principles of cooperation, transparency and equal treatment. That dialogue, based on Member State reporting and CTC replies, will be underpinned by CTC technical needs assessments and visits to Member States in order to monitor the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). In addition, the Committee will continue to improve cooperation with international, regional and subregional organizations, and will encourage them to seek to develop further ways to help States implement resolution 1373 (2001). Finally, the CTC will begin to consider, where appropriate, the development of best practices in other areas with relevance to resolution 1373 (2001).”

    2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source

25. “Finally, the CTC has taken major steps towards its revitalization, as set out in Security Council resolution 1535 (2004). The Committee has been equipped with valuable instruments needed to reinforce its practical work. I would now like to briefly present the Committee's work programme for the next three months. The work programme has been distributed to members of the Council in document S/2005/266. During the next three months the Committee will continue its efforts to complete the revitalization process. In particular, it looks forward to having a fully functional CTED in the shortest possible time. Let me also add that this, to a large degree, will depend on the timely finalization of recruitments for the CTED.”

    2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source

26. “In his speech in Madrid on 10 March 2005, the Secretary-General referred directly to the central role of the CTC and its CTED in the fight against terrorism. Unfortunately, for technical reasons, the CTED has not yet become fully operational. This seriously limits the CTC's ability to sustain the various types of dialogue with Member States on which it has embarked. Many reports from Member States, for instance, still require response from the Committee. A lack of experts has prevented such responses from being drafted. Further, the CTC, in accordance with the request contained in resolution 1566 (2004), has initiated development of a set of best practices to assist States in implementing the provisions of resolution 1373 (2001) relating to the financing of terrorism.”

    2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source

27. “Over the past three months the CTC has also received briefings from the Council of Europe, the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime and the Collective Security Treaty Organization. In addition, the Committee has cooperated closely with the Counterterrorism Action Group created by the Group of Eight, as well as with Interpol, the European Union, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and NATO. Cooperation has also been close with the other terrorism-related subsidiary bodies of the Security Council, namely the 1267 Committee, the 1540 Committee and the 1566 working group. A joint briefing of the CTC and the 1267 and 1540 Committees for Member States took place on 24 February.”

    2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source

28. “So far 51 such assessments have been prepared and 11 have been endorsed by the Committee and have been forwarded to Member States for their review. Unless a Member State objects, the results of such assessments will be shared with potential assistance providers. The Committee has further engaged with international, regional and subregional organizations so as to encourage them to help their members implement resolution 1373 (2001). From 26 to 28 January 2005, the fourth special meeting with those organizations was organized by the CTC and the Commonwealth of Independent States in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It was attended by 40 international organizations, as well as by 36 Member States.”

    2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source

29. “A fruitful dialogue took place with the Government of Morocco and its various entities during the visit. The visit permitted joint problem identification and a discussion of how best to overcome the problems that were observed. The key to the success of this visit, as will be true for all visits, is follow-up. The CTC plans similar visits to Albania, Kenya and Thailand in the near future. The Committee encourages Member States to welcome country visits by the CTC, including the CTED, with a View to enhancing their efforts in the fight against terrorism. With regard to technical needs assessments, a methodology has been developed and agreed upon for how they should be prepared and reviewed by the Committee.”

    2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source

30. “Responsibility for the preparation of reports as well as for implementation of the other provisions of resolution 1373 (2001), rests with Member States. However, the CTC has offered to facilitate the provision of technical assistance to help States in writing their reports. The CTC has reminded late submitters to send in their reports. Another part of the CTC's dialogue with Member States has been to initiate country visits, which help bring the CTC and the CTED closer to States and allow for in-depth dialogue on specific challenges facing a State. The first such visit, to Morocco, took place from 14 to 18 March. The World Customs Organization, the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering, Interpol and the European Union took part in the visit.”

    2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source

31. “The dialogue with international, regional and subregional organizations was strengthened, for the purpose of encouraging them to help their members implement resolution 1373 (2001). Work continued to strengthen the CTED's practical capabilities. Work on a set of best practices related to work against the financing of terrorism was initiated. As part of its dialogue with Member States, the Committee continued to respond to incoming national reports. More than 580 reports have so far been received, and many States will soon be submitting their fifth reports to the Committee. However, not all reports are equally comprehensive, and 75 States are currently late in submitting their reports. This delay appears to be due to a lack of available technical capacity in the States concerned but reportedly also to "reporting fatigue".”

    2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source

32. “Let me also take this opportunity to thank the Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), Mr. Javier Ruperez, and his team, as well as the CTC secretariat staff, for the valuable support they have provided the Committee over the past three months. Security Council resolution 1535 (2004) set the stage for revitalizing the CTC and improving the dialogue with Member States. Based on that and other resolutions with relevance to the work of the Committee, the CTC has more effectively discharged its mandate to monitor the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). The following key activities took place. The dialogue with Member States was strengthened, including through a first visit to a Member State. New methods were introduced for determining technical assistance needs.”

    2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source

33. “Ms. Loj: In my capacity as Chair of the Counter- Terrorism Committee (CTC), I would like to brief the Security Council on the activities carried out by the Committee during the past three months and submit the Committee's fifteenth work programme covering the period 1 April to 30 June 2005 (S/2005/266). I had the honour to assume the chairmanship of the CTC on 1 April 2005. I would like to express my gratitude to the previous Chairman of the Committee, Ambassador Andrey Denisov, for his excellent work and leadership. Much of what I will be reporting today took place under his chairmanship, and, together with his colleagues at the Russian Mission, he deserves much credit for the many new initiatives taken during that period.”

    2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source

34. “The Council should make absolutely clear that no group will be allowed to make political gains through provocations or through violence or the threat thereof. So on the basis of what we have heard here today, it is with a strong sense of optimism and progress that we encourage the Council, the Secretary-General and the Special Representative to stay the course and to keep up the pace of standards implementation as we move into what will probably prove to be a very decisive year for Kosovo.”

    2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source

35. “But if such a scenario materializes, there will be no room for compromise or for pragmatic acceptance of impunity. Criminals responsible for the riots of March last year are being prosecuted, and the international community should be equally steadfast with regard to situations that might arise in the future. Kosovo is entering a decisive period, and therefore it is particularly important that any political moves be safeguarded with the right level of military and police preparedness. The UNMIK police and the Kosovo Police Service have shown great skill and professionalism in tackling difficult situations - for instance, during the visit to Kosovo of Serbian President Tadic. KFOR has strengthened its operational capabilities, and we welcome NATO's intent to maintain its strong presence to deal with challenges that may arise.”

    2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source

36. “In general, probably only a regional approach to economic development and a common long-term European perspective will provide the framework necessary for narrowing the economic gap with the rest of Europe. Finally, I should like to stress that an unconditional prerequisite for maintaining the positive momentum we now see in Kosovo is the maintenance and even the strengthening of security. Security in Kosovo has improved considerably since last March. We recognize and welcome that. But as the difficult questions of decentralization and rebuilding a multi- ethnic society are successfully dealt with, as suspected war criminals are summoned to the Tribunal in The Hague and as status talks approach, security could come under pressure. Some observers warn us that new inter-ethnic violence could erupt. Let us hope that they are overly alarmist.”

    2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source

37. “Any outcome will be conditioned primarily on the authorities' ability to secure a democratic and multi- ethnic Kosovo. As any solution should be based on the broadest possible acceptance both locally and in Belgrade, it is our hope that all parties will participate in a constructive manner. Also crucial to such a process will be an endeavour to deal efficiently with Kosovo's dire economic situation. It is important for the efforts to secure economic growth and employment in Kosovo that UNMIK have access to international lending institutions. The clarification of property rights and, at a later stage, of Kosovo's future status will help to attract severely needed foreign direct investments.”

    2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source

38. “We support the decentralization plan of UNMIK and the Provisional Institutions, while we encourage Belgrade to take up the advisory role for the Kosovo Serbs that has been reserved for it in these discussions. In his last briefing to the Security Council three months ago, the Special Representative stressed that the international community would soon have to move beyond managing Kosovo as a "holding operation". My Government shares that view. A decision to start negotiations on Kosovo's final status should come this year. But there is no automaticity as to the start of talks. And while the reintegration of Kosovo into Serbia or the territorial division of Kosovo into Serb and Albanian areas may not be feasible solutions, there is no predetermined outcome of such talks.”

    2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source

39. “I welcome the fact that Belgrade has decided to resume direct dialogue with Pristina and that the working group on missing persons will meet in early March. The Provisional Institutions of Self-Government should be given a real chance to show their worth. We support a further transfer from UNMIK to the Provisional Institutions of all competencies not directly involving sovereignty. That should be accompanied by greater accountability and increased capacity-building. In other areas, the Provisional Institutions should be consulted in order to create a sense of local ownership. Decentralization is an equally important element in the way forward, as it is instrumental in forming a basis for the political integration of minority communities and for the dissolution of parallel structures.”

    2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source

40. “Realistically, the 400 or so detailed indicators laid out in the Standards Implementation Plan will take some years to fulfil completely. But without an unambiguous demonstration of the political will and the administrative capacity to do it, we will not be able to move beyond the present phase. In that regard, we call on all authorities and communities of Kosovo to engage in dialogue and standards implementation. The continued unwillingness of the Kosovo Serbs to do that is worrying, counterproductive for themselves and unhelpful for the process. The Provisional Institutions cannot be held accountable for delays caused by the unwillingness of the Kosovo Serbs to participate in the process. Belgrade and other opinion leaders in Kosovo bear their fair share of the responsibility for rectifying that situation.”

    2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source

41. “It is therefore important that the Council today give its full support to the Special Representative and his staff in their admirable efforts to keep up the pace of the process. No one involved in standards implementation can afford to slow down now. The momentum must be maintained, and the focus should be strictly kept on the prioritized standards concerning the rule of law, freedom of movement, returns, functioning local institutions and security. In that way, our overall aim of securing a multi-ethnic Kosovo will be kept constantly in sight. With a decision on a comprehensive midyear review on the horizon, we will in the coming months closely follow and measure the political commitment of the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government and of the Kosovar communities in general to the standards process.”

    2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source

42. “Thus, we are at the halfway point in this essential but intricate process, which will have decisive influence on the future of Kosovo and indeed on the stability and prosperity of the broader region of Southeastern Europe. It is encouraging that the report highlights tangible progress in the reporting period, and we welcome that. Tribute should be paid to UNMIK and to the Special Representative, but also to the new Government, which has demonstrated real commitment and determination. It is, however, notable and perhaps to be expected that the report concludes that at this stage progress in some key areas remains insufficient and further work is needed. We may be at the halfway point in time, but we are not yet halfway in implementation.”

    2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source

43. “First of all, I should like to welcome Mr. Soren Jessen-Petersen, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), to the Council. I thank him for a comprehensive, interesting and encouraging briefing. This is only the second time that Mr. Jessen-Petersen has reported to the Council, and we are already full of respect for the impressive results he has achieved so far. The representative of Luxembourg will shortly make a statement on behalf of the European Union. Denmark fully associates itself with that statement. I would like to express my gratitude for the report of the Secretary-General that we have before us today, which contains UNMIK's second quarterly technical assessment of standards implementation in Kosovo. We will discuss a third assessment in May.”

    2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source

44. “In this regard, we underline the importance of continued international cooperation in the fight against terrorism and of the adoption of adequate measures to prevent, combat and eliminate terrorism. Many European Union nationals have participated in the successive United Nations missions in Timor-Leste and will remain present in UNMISET. The European Union has made considerable efforts to support the new nation, and the European Union, as well as its member States, will continue its development cooperation with Timor-Leste.”

    2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source

45. “This strategy must be kept under review in order to make sure that it accurately takes into account developments in relation to both the internal and the external security situation. The European Union is concerned about the recent atrocious events in Bali, which constitute a worrying indicator of increased international terrorist risks in the region. The European Union commends the ongoing efforts by the Timorese authorities to ensure external security, in parallel with its efforts to maintain internal security, the rule of law and law enforcement. We nevertheless worry about the potential vulnerability of a country still in the process of building its security institutions.”

    2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source

46. “In spite of the achievements of the past three years and in spite of continued progress, there are still major tasks to be accomplished in the coming months and years. As one of the poorest nations in South-East Asia, Timor-Leste faces a number of challenges. There is a critical need for the continued support of the international community. The United Nations continues to have an important role to play in the nation-building efforts of Timor-Leste. We note with satisfaction that UNMISET's operations have generally progressed according to schedule. UNMISET should stay in Timor-Leste as long as it is deemed necessary for the fulfilment of its mandate. A strategy has already been set out, including deadlines for downsizing personnel.”

    2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source

47. “We support the Government's commitment to respect human rights, including its firm rejection of the death penalty. We welcome the positive development in the neighbourly relations between Timor-Leste and Indonesia. The first decisions on border delineation have recently been taken. We hope the cooperation in this field will continue in the same friendly spirit and we believe that the present steps bode well for future cooperation between the two countries on a number of crucial issues. Cooperation is highly called for on bringing those responsible for serious crimes committed in 1999 to justice. Refugee issues are another area of importance. The European Union supports the efforts of the Government of Timor-Leste to welcome back the refugees still remaining in West Timor.”

    2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source

48. “The European Union welcomes this opportunity to congratulate the people and the elected representatives of Timor-Leste on the birth of their new nation, as well as Timor-Leste's admission to the United Nations. In its efforts to build a nation, the people of Timor-Leste have shown great political maturity, choosing to support democracy and to establish sound and friendly relations with their neighbours as the only viable path to peace and progress. The European Union welcomes and supports the efforts of the new Government, under President Xanana Gusmao, to consolidate the fragile political institutions in Timor-Leste. Furthermore, the European Union supports the efforts to ensure and uphold democratic institutions and the rule of law while building the new nation.”

    2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source

49. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The countries of Central and Eastern Europe associated with the European Union - Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia - and the Associated Countries, Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, as well as the European Free Trade Association country of the European Economic Area, Iceland, align themselves with this statement. It is a pleasure to be able to start my intervention by thanking our former colleague Ambassador Kamalesh Sharma, the Secretary-General's Special Representative, for his statement regarding the situation in Timor-Leste. Allow me also to commend you, in your capacity as President of the Security Council, for convening this open meeting on the United Nations Mission in East Timor's (UNMISET).”

    2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source

50. “The solution must secure a society that is both multi-ethnic and democratic and that contributes to stability in the wider region.”

    2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source