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1. “It is also inconsistent with the proclaimed intention of the Palestinians to cooperate with Israel for such a withdrawal. And it is inconsistent with the encouragement and offers of cooperation on the part of the international community to make the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza a first and decisive step to end the occupation of the Palestinian territories and start the effective implementation of the Middle East peace plan, embodied in the road map. In this context, we recall the obligations of the Palestinian Authority and the Government of Israel, under the road map, endorsed by Security Council 1515 (2002). In conclusion, by delegation would like to express its support for the draft resolution introduced by the Ambassador of Algeria.”

   2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source

2. “We condemn all acts of violence and terror, the excessive and indiscriminate use of force and the physical destruction of the means of livelihood of the Palestinians. The restrictions imposed on the United Nations humanitarian workers, the disruption of the work of the United Nations agencies assisting Palestinian refugees and the impediments to its workers' conduct of humanitarian operations are also matters of great concern. We call on Israel to ease the plight of the Palestinian population and allow the humanitarian workers to resume their work in full, in conditions of security. It is the view of my delegation that the current situation in Gaza is inconsistent with the proclaimed intentions of the Israeli Government to withdraw from Gaza.”

   2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source

3. “We join the Secretary-General in calling on the Government of Israel to halt its military incursions into the Gaza Strip and in urging the Palestinian Authority to take action to halt the firing of rockets against Israeli targets by Palestinian militants. For its part, my delegation urges the Palestinian Authority to put an end to all acts of terror against Israeli civilians, which lead to the deadly proactive Israeli military operations. Of particular concern is the excessive use of force by the Israeli armed forces against the Palestinians. We remind Israel that it has obligations and responsibilities under international law relative to the protection of civilians in time of war.”

   2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source

4. “I would like at the outset to express my satisfaction at seeing you, Sir, presiding over the Security Council. We would also like to convey our congratulations to the Ambassador of Spain and the Spanish delegation for their excellent work during the month of September. We would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this meeting of the Security Council, at the request of the League of Arab States, with a view to addressing the very grave situation prevailing in the occupied Palestinian territories. We are extremely concerned about the current situation in the northern Gaza Strip - the extensive human casualties, the deaths of civilians, including children, and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in general.”

   2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source

5. “With the success of the future ballot ensured, decisive action will be taken, with far- reaching consequences for the future of the Afghan people.”

   2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source

6. “Above all, the great participation of women is a beacon of hope, showing a will for the deliverance of the most oppressed citizens of Afghanistan. We are aware that the security situation could negatively affect the electoral process. The forces of reaction to the positive things that have taken place in Afghanistan will most probably step up their efforts to disrupt the process and try to prevent the Afghan people from determining its future in freedom and in peace. We consider that the recent response of NATO to the strenuous and repeated appeals by the Secretary- General for more international forces in Afghanistan and the decision to deploy extra troops to support the upcoming elections are welcome developments that reflect an increasingly good understanding by the international community of what is at stake in Afghanistan.”

   2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source

7. “The electoral process, which will take place after October, might have an enormous political and psychological impact on Afghan life and might make a decisive contribution to accelerating and correcting the course of the choices taken by the Afghan authorities and by the international community. It is my delegation's View that the international community, in stepping up its efforts in this most important endeavour, should concentrate all available resources in order to guarantee an orderly, fair and just electoral process; this would make a decisive contribution to the devolution of sovereignty to the Afghan people and to the strengthening of that people's fundamental rights and freedoms. The voter registration programme has already scored impressive success.”

   2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source

8. “The report further notes slow progress in justice- sector reform; a human rights situation which is a continuing source of serious concern; forced land evictions and illegal occupation of land; and the threat of Afghanistan becoming a narco-State in the "worst- case scenario", as the report puts it (S/2004/634, para. 40), with a dramatic upsurge in narcotics cultivation, processing and trafficking. All of this requires a very determined fight against entrenched informal actors, whose existence is a threat and an obstacle to the full exercise of sovereignty by the Afghan State. In the coming months, Afghanistan will face decisive challenges. It is our belief that, if these are overcome successfully, the whole process of nation- building will be energized.”

   2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source

9. “It portrays insufficient progress in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR), with some 20 per cent of the target having been attained; this evidences the need to put an end to the military factions, which are the main factors standing in the way of a comprehensive programme of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. The report also mentions the acute need for Afghanistan to have a trained and properly equipped national police force. The force at present stands at less than 50 per cent of the target strength, which highlights the need to accelerate international support for the Afghan police.”

   2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source

10. “As portrayed in the report, it is praiseworthy to note the significant progress in reforms carried through in the area of public administration, fiscal management and in economic and social development. Serious domestic political commitment and coordinated international support have yielded impressive results. The other side of the coin is quite different and worrisome indeed. The report portrays slow progress in the development of the Afghan National Army, with a little of over 10 per cent of the targets met, which shows the need for a long-term sustained presence of international security forces in the country.”

    2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source

11. “We have to acknowledge our great concern over the ongoing situation in Afghanistan. The report presents a mixed picture, with important achievements in a number of areas, as well as serious problems against a background of a "tenuous security situation that threatens the gains of the Bonn process" (S/2004/634, summary). The report states a number of instances, particularly in the security sector, which are cause of great concern. The deteriorating security situation in areas of the country previously secured should be addressed resolutely as the report states. NATO's recent decision to deploy extra troops is a clear and welcome response to this challenge which represents the international community's renewed willingness for a firmer commitment to Afghanistan.”

    2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source

12. “At the outset we would like to express our regrets for the air accidents yesterday in the Russian Federation. Please convey to your Government and to the relatives of the victims the condolences of the Angolan delegation. We thank you, Sir, for convening this public meeting to consider the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security. We also thank Mr. Jean Arnault, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his update of the report with the latest developments in the electoral process in Afghanistan. We praise his efforts and those of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in the building of a nation free from scourges of extremist violence, factionalism and a narcotics industry.”

    2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source

13. “In conclusion, we would like to praise the excellent work of UNMISET advisers in supporting the public administration and the justice and law enforcement systems and in strengthening the security and stability of Timor-Leste.”

    2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source

14. “As mentioned in the Secretary-General's report, to whose concerns and recommendations we fully subscribe, Timor-Leste has reached a crucial stage on the road to self-sufficiency, with a still fragile foundation of a sustainable society. When, in October, the Council again takes up the issue of Timor-Leste with the purpose of reviewing UNMISET's current mandate, we will strive for a sustained international presence in the country until a clear threshold on the way to the State's self-sufficiency has been crossed. My delegation acknowledges the important role played by the United Nations system in ensuring better economic and social conditions for the people of Timor-Leste through the rehabilitation of infrastructure, job creation, poverty reduction and the better provision of health care and education to the population.”

    2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source

15. “It is the view of my delegation that the advances achieved might be jeopardized if tangible progress is not made in establishing the foundations of a modern economy and the full integration of Timor-Leste in the regional and world economy. Relations between Timor-Leste and the neighbouring countries, particularly Indonesia, remain a crucial element of the current consolidation phase in the nation-building process. My delegation welcomes the high-level cooperation established between Timor- Leste and Indonesia on the common land border issue. The conclusion of that process, as well as negotiations with Australia on the maritime boundary and on the sharing of petroleum and natural gas resources, are crucial endeavours for Timor-Leste and for strengthening the Timorese people's prospects for security and socio-economic development.”

    2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source

16. “While the Timorese State evolves towards those objectives, we deem it essential to provide Timor-Leste with a degree of economic sustainability, guaranteeing that the far-reaching reforms under way become irreversible in the long term. The international financial institutions, the bilateral and multilateral partners of Timor-Leste and the international community at large should redouble their efforts to provide the needed economic assistance to Timor-Leste in order to ensure that the modern State and society being built in Timor-Leste are matched by a corresponding economic structure. Steady growth and the development of the Timorese economy are thus fundamental to the attainment of a sustainable and progressive society in Timor-Leste.”

    2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source

17. “We took note with pleasure of the remarkable progress accomplished by the people and the Government of Timor-Leste in national reconciliation, peace-building and launching the foundations of a self- sustainable State, of which the recent assumption of responsibility for internal and external security is a major milestone. The progress achieved - as portrayed by the Secretary-General's report - in the three core programmes that are the main object of UNMISET's activities in Timor-Leste stands as a gauge of hope that a modern and democratic State based on the rule of law will become a reality in the near future.”

    2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source

18. “We thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting on the situation in Timor-Leste. We also thank the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Hedi Annabi, for his comprehensive presentation of the Secretary-General's report (S/2004/669), and we thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Timor-Leste for his efforts and for those of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) in helping the people of Timor-Leste to build that new nation, which we in the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries cherish dearly.”

    2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source

19. “It will also require much investment in the political and social processes, in youth, in men and women, in the economy and in patience to see tangible results that will take time to show. The events of March in Kosovo proved, above all, that the international community cannot force a hasty withdrawal from Kosovo or a hasty definition of the territory's status. It is clear that the international community must remain focused and determined for a long period of time in implementing the policies formulated for Kosovo. In our view, those policies are just, sound and realistic, and they can surely succeed.”

    2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source

20. “We hope that, by the time of the holding of municipal elections in mid- 2006, legislation on the devolution of competencies and on the creation of new municipalities and administrative units will be in place with the required political framework, meeting with the agreement of all who are concerned for real decentralization. We also hope that the province of Kosovo will be able to undergo this experiment, which, in our view, will be rewarding if it creates conditions for the peaceful coexistence of the communities, thus laying solid foundations for a multi-ethnic and democratic society. In conclusion, we believe that the standards policy, in its philosophy, its character, its objectives and its means to be translated into real change, will require a great deal of political will, commitment and perseverance.”

    2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source

21. “As shown at various times in the course - of the current inter-ethnic dialogue, direct international involvement is a crucial element for promoting that process. The Secretary-General's report states that the concrete, sustainable reform of local government is likely to be the most important political process that will affect the Kosovo Serb community. We fully concur with that proposition. We would go further by considering decentralization of the administration as a primary option aimed at the long-term normalization of the situation and as a priority for action by UNMIK and by the Provisional Institutions.”

    2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source

22. “The perceptions of Kosovo Serbs as conveyed by the Bishop without diplomatic subtleties do not give much credit to what has been done in the province in terms of reconstruction, returns and freedom of movement. Their rights scorned, their freedom of movement impaired and subject to assault and discrimination, it is not surprising that Kosovo Serbs refuse to participate in political life. We take to be an encouraging sign the recent initiatives for renewed inter-ethnic dialogue. In that regard, we welcome the joint declaration of 14 July concerning the reconstruction of infrastructure and the return of refugees and internally displaced persons, as well as the creation of the Kosovo Security Advisory Group, aimed at enhancing the flow of security information and preventing the recurrence of violence.”

    2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source

23. “To apply justice with rigor to all those directly or indirectly involved in acts of ethnic violence and deploy real and determined efforts in the reconstruction of property damaged or destroyed during the events of March creates the conditions for the sustainable return of refugees and people displaced by the March events and ensures the freedom of movement of minorities living in Kosovo. In our view, those are benchmarks that the Provisional Institutions and UNMIK must achieve in the shortest possible time in order to contribute to the re-establishment of inter- ethnic confidence. We have to acknowledge the profound differences of analysis between the Secretary-General's report under consideration and the information provided by Bishop Artemije of Raska-Prizren and Kosovo- Metohija to the Secretary-General.”

    2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source

24. “The lack of capacity and experience within the Provisional Institutions is, according to the Secretary-General's assessment, the main obstacle to standards implementation, which has been slow and difficult. The decision of UNMIK to make minority protection, returns and freedom of movement key areas for standards implementation reflects the central issue of the question of Kosovo. In the final analysis, the standards for Kosovo policy will make sense only if the rights of all communities are fully protected and respected. Anything short of the attainment of that goal will mean failure for the great efforts and the investment that the international community has made in Kosovo. Thus, much remains to be done, without further delay, in those crucial areas.”

    2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source

25. “The situation in the province of Kosovo that it describes contrasts sharply with the climate of relative optimism that prevailed before those events took place. The events of March were, indeed, a wake-up call to the international community and the Security Council with respect to the need for greater realism and the need to take into account the real situation in Kosovo, with the background presence of extremist forces for whom the international community's high hopes and expectations for the future of Kosovo are but a hindrance to the attainment of their sinister agenda. The implementation of the standards for Kosovo policy remains the core of developments in Kosovo. We understand the challenge of translating them into real change on the ground.”

    2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source

26. “At the outset, we congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the Presidency of the Security Council. We extend our delegation's full cooperation to the presidency. We also take this occasion to congratulate Ambassador Mihnea Motoc and the Romanian delegation for the excellent work accomplished during the presidency of the Council in the month of July. We are very honoured by the presence of the Minister of Serbia and Montenegro. We appreciate his insightful statement on the situation in Kosovo. We thank Assistant Secretary-General Hedi Annabi for presenting the Secretary-General's report on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) covering the period subsequent to the violent events of mid-March 2004 (8/2004/613).”

    2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source

27. “Nevertheless, if the completion strategy is to achieve its purpose, we think that the international community has a collective responsibility to ensure that the ICTR receives all the required financial and administrative resources in order to successfully fulfil its mandate. To conclude, we hope that the completion strategy of the ICTR will continue to focus on its overall purpose of contributing to peace and stability in the region. Therefore, we stress the importance of allocating enough resources for activities that will complement long-term reconciliation efforts undertaken by the Government of Rwanda. It is our belief that the international community will continue assisting the people of Rwanda by rendering justice and fighting impunity to overcome the bitter legacy of genocide.”

    2004-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4999Resumption1 (2004) · source

28. “We are encouraged by the arrangements for the transfer of cases from the ICTY and the ICTR to national courts. Specifically regarding ICTR, we are encouraged by the progress achieved by the Tribunal over the past few years, as illustrated by the 15 condemnations involving 21 accused, rendered since the start of trials in 1997. In that regard, we stress the importance of resolution 1512 (2003). The reinforcement of the Tribunal's capacity with the increase in the number of ad litem judges, which, coupled with the appointment of its own Prosecutor and the establishment of an independent appeals unit, facilitates the efforts of the Tribunal to meet its targets set by the Security Council for the completion of trials.”

    2004-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4999Resumption1 (2004) · source

29. “This is an important factor in the investigation process in bringing to the dock all indictees still at large and for the full implementation of the completion strategy. As far as Angola is concerned, the case of General Agustin Bizimungo, former Chief of Staff of the Rwandan Army, arrested in Angola and transferred to the custody of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, demonstrates how Angola is committed to the implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions, especially those related to the required international cooperation with the Tribunals. The transfer of cases to national jurisdictions for trial is also a critical element to the success of the completion strategy, as the Security Council noted in its resolution 1503 (2003).”

    2004-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4999Resumption1 (2004) · source

30. “We are pleased that the two Tribunals are now fully operational, providing fair and impartial trials to the indicted and rendering justice to the victims and protection to the witnesses. Notwithstanding the efforts and progress accomplished, the time frame set for the completion of trials seems to be difficult to meet unless further measures are taken. In this regard, we consider international cooperation to be a vital element for the successful conduct of the Tribunals' work with respect to the execution of the arrest warrants, provisional detention and the transfer of suspects and accused persons to the Tribunals' seats. We stress the importance of the provisions of resolution 1503 (2003) relating to the cooperation to be extended to the ICTY and the ICTR by the States in their respective regions.”

    2004-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4999Resumption1 (2004) · source

31. “Ijoin previous speakers in expressing the condolences of my delegation to the United Nations and to the families of the victims of today's accident in Sierra Leone. My delegation welcomes and thanks the Presidents and Prosecutors of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) for their reports on the work of the Tribunals and on the implementation of the completion strategy set out in resolution 1503 (2003). We view the work of the Tribunals as an important contribution to addressing the challenges of justice by ending impunity, to the process of healing the bitter divisions of the past, to the strengthening of national reconciliation and to the restoration of peace and security in the Balkans and in the Great Lakes region.”

    2004-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4999Resumption1 (2004) · source

32. “It is our belief that the work of the Panel is of great importance for further improving the partnership between the United Nations and civil society in post- conflict peace-building. We hope that this meeting, which is taking place at a very timely moment, will contribute to establishing a solid conceptual and operational framework with a view to strengthening the relationship between the Security Council and civil society in the search for peace, reconciliation, justice and social progress.”

    2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993 (2004) · source

33. “The African Union has been engaged for many years with African civil society organizations by attaching great value to their role in the promotion of development and in fostering post- conflict peace-building. It is widely recognized that peace-building policies in Africa should encompass a comprehensive strategy that includes State institutions and civil society, acting in partnership, as a means to bestow ownership in the solution of very complex problems, such as disarmament, demobilization and reintegration; refugees and displaced persons; national reconstruction and long-term post-conflict reconciliation - issues that go well beyond Governments and the United Nations. Finally, we seize this opportunity to commend the report of the Panel of Eminent Persons on United Nations-Civil Society Relations, released yesterday.”

    2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993 (2004) · source

34. “Civil society in Angola is steadily becoming a vibrant and powerful social force. Its organizations - local, national and international - now work in partnership with the Angolan Government in the consolidation of peace, the fight against poverty, demining, raising awareness of HIV/AIDS, the fight against epidemics, providing education and health, and in cooperating for the development of Angola. The partnership with civil society became a vital component of the efforts deployed by the Angolan Government and by Angolan society as a whole to overcome the wounds of war. To conclude, I would like to say a word on regional approaches to post-conflict reconstruction and the role of civil society.”

    2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993 (2004) · source

35. “In many instances, it was the information and actions of non-governmental organizations that prompted the international community to act. A new partnership has emerged in which civil society and its organizations are crucial factors in the mobilization of national and world public opinion and in channelling that commitment to specific causes such as post-conflict peace-building, humanitarian relief, DDR, landmines and HIV/AIDS. In such contexts we stress as a landmark the role played by civil society in the international campaign for banning landmines, which lead to the 1997 Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines. In Angola, civil society and its organizations are playing an ever-increasing and decisive role in national reconciliation and peace-building.”

    2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993 (2004) · source

36. “The establishment of a climate of tolerance and respect for different views on alternative strategies to strengthen peace and national reconciliation is a cornerstone for the participation of civil society in social processes. The Security Council, with its great authority, has an essential role to play in strengthening civil society in post-conflict situations by using its influence and striving for the establishment of such an environment of tolerance and democracy. The studies produced by civil society organizations and the proposals they present are of great value in assisting the Security Council and its members in dealing with most critical and complex crisis situations. Over the years their presence on the ground has been instrumental in providing information on extremely grave situations that otherwise would have gone ignored.”

    2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993 (2004) · source

37. “Interesting changes have been taking place in the perception of Governments, particularly those facing post-conflict situations, of the role of civil society. That perception is evolving from deep distrust towards a better understanding of the potential and important role of civil society in education for peace and in basic activities of reconstruction and development leading to the establishment of solid partnerships. In many countries, civil society organizations have become a niche where many women and men with social sensitivity can put into practice efforts and ideas for the common well-being. It is essential to ensure, in those circumstances, the full participation of those people in post-conflict peace-building.”

    2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993 (2004) · source

38. “The engagement of civil society in fulfilling the goals of the United Nations is steadily growing, as are the depth and quality of that commitment. It makes cooperation with civil society an essential element in strengthening the efficiency of the United Nations. By their intervention and commitment, civil society organizations have become a sort of moral reserve for the international community, filling a gap that defence of national interests by States is not always able to fill. The concept paper proposed by the presidency to guide our work raises a number of questions that are self-explanatory on the important role that civil society and its organizations play in international life.”

    2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993 (2004) · source

39. “Madam President, I wish at the outset to welcome you and to express my delegation's appreciation to the Philippine delegation for convening this important meeting on the role of civil society in post-conflict peace-building. My delegation welcomes the participation of the Secretary- General and the President of the Economic and Social Council. A word of praise goes to the representatives of civil society organizations invited to take part in this meeting. Their presence here is recognition of the important role played by civil society in international life - an importance acquired by their relationship with the Security Council and their potential for dynamic cooperation in the struggle for peace and international security.”

    2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993 (2004) · source

40. “My delegation underlines the need for constructive dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina to achieve meaningful progress on issues of common interest and, above all, to ensure that each inhabitant of Kosovo may live in his country in dignity, liberty and security. To conclude, we reiterate our full support for the Special Representative, for UNMIK and for KFOR in their efforts to achieve reconciliation, reconstruction and restoration of the political process in order to fully implement Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) and the standards for Kosovo policy.”

    2004-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4967 (2004) · source

41. “We further hope that those measures will promote full participation by the Serb minority at all levels of government. We took note of the proposals by the Government of Serbia and Montenegro on decentralization. It is our view that Serb participation in the provincial institutions is the best means to guarantee security and economic sustainability of the Serb community in Kosovo. We wish to underline the crucial role and responsibilities of the Kosovo leadership in promoting a climate of tolerance among the communities and the responsibilities of the Provisional Institutions of Self- Government to take a stand and live up to their commitments to ensure that threats and acts of violence are not repeated.”

    2004-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4967 (2004) · source

42. “Actually, we believe that in the end the standards for Kosovo policy will make sense only when the rights of all communities are fully protected and respected and Kosovo becomes a democratic, multi- ethnic society. Anything short of that will mean failure for the great efforts and investments made by the international community for Kosovo. To reach that goal, we deem it essential that the rule of law be established and guaranteed, as well as effective operation of the police and the judicial and penal systems. We hope that UNMIK's measures to enhance the security situation will produce tangible results in guaranteeing full respect for the rule of law and for human and minority rights, including respect for religious, historical and cultural sites.”

    2004-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4967 (2004) · source

43. “The ethnically motivated violence against minority groups of Kosovo must be condemned and measures must be taken so that it does not occur again. The deterioration of the security environment and the overall political situation after the incidents in March has prompted the Security Council to take a very clear stand, particularly through the presidential statement of 30 April (S/PRST/2004/13), stressing the need to review and revise, in a timely manner, key sections of the Kosovo Standards Implementation Plan on returns and the rights of communities and on freedom of movement. We extend our full support to UNMIK for introducing tough actions to implement those standards.”

    2004-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4967 (2004) · source

44. “We welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia and Montenegro, Mr. Vuk Drascovic, and his participation in the current meeting of the Security Council. We thank Mr. Harri Holkeri for his briefing introducing the report of the Secretary- General (S/2004/348), and we commend the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Kosovo for their efforts to establish lasting peace in Kosovo based on the principles set by resolution 1244 (1999). Today's meeting takes place amid renewed concerns over the future of Kosovo and a feeling of dismay at the serious setback to the normalization and stabilization of Kosovo. It will take time and painstaking efforts to repair the damage.”

    2004-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4967 (2004) · source

45. “We praise the commitment made by those two key countries to the future of Timor-Leste, the constructive dialogue they are undertaking on issues of mutual interest, in particular those concerning the demarcation and management of the common border. My delegation encourages bilateral donors to continue to provide timely and appropriate assistance for the consolidation of peace and the development of Timor-Leste. In conclusion, we commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor- Leste, Mr. Kamalesh Sharma, and UNMISET for the role they have played, and we reiterate our confidence that the Timorese will build a stable, prosperous and democratic society.”

    2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source

46. “It is our belief that the revised multifunctional mandate of UNMISET, when fully implemented, will result in better functioning of national institutions, ensure the development of the rule of law, promote better security and stability and ensure a self-sustainable Timor-Leste. My delegation supports the extension of UNMISET's mandate for a further one-year consolidation phase and believes that decisions on the future presence of a United Nations mission should be taken in due time and in accordance with circumstances on the ground. The relations between Timor-Leste and its neighbours - particularly Indonesia and Australia - are an important factor in the situation in the country.”

    2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source

47. “We think that Timor- Leste will need the continued support of the United Nations and of the international community at large. The continued presence of UNMISET gives confidence to the Timorese people and contributes to the maintenance of security and stability. My delegation acknowledges that this is a crucial moment in the history of Timor, and that the international community should be prepared to sustain the efforts it has been deploying in favour of Timor- Leste for quite some time, and in so doing to ensure the best possible conditions for the sustainability of the peace-building process in Timor-Leste. My delegation supports the recommendations set out in the report of the Secretary-General on the role, size and format of UNMISET and on key national support programmes.”

    2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source

48. “The political and institutional progress achieved by Timor-Leste over the past two years is impressive; it shows the great wisdom of the Timorese people and of its leadership. We note with appreciation the increased stability in the security situation in Timor-Leste. We fully share the Government's assessment of its limited ability to cope with internal and external security challenges. We further share the Secretary-General's conclusion, highlighted in his report (S/2004/333), that Timor needs more assistance from the international community in order to guarantee the consolidation and long-term sustainability of its administrative institutions, the rule of law and its territorial sovereignty. The emerging institutions - principally the public administration, the justice sector and the national police - are still fragile.”

    2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source

49. “Taking into account their structural impact, we deem of great importance the steps taken in preparation for the first elections and the legislative reforms associated with it; the adoption of legislation for key public institutions, such as the Superior Council of Defence and Security, the Interior Ministry and the national police; the addressing of serious crimes committed in 1999; and the continued strengthening of the institutions of political and public administration. We are encouraged by the very positive nation-building developments in Timor-Leste at a moment when the country has reached a dramatic threshold and when, with every passing day, the Timorese are assuming further responsibilities in the conduct of their own affairs.”

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50. “We are gratified by the contents of the report portraying remarkable achievements by the Timorese people in building their country in such a short period of time. It is our belief that those achievements lay solid grounds for the further involvement and cooperation of the international community with Timor-Leste. My delegation reiterates Angola's commitment to the objectives set by the Timorese people and by the international community of establishing a truly self-sufficient State based on the rule of law, on respect for human rights and on democratic values. The Secretary-General's report mentions important steps recently taken by the Timorese Government towards the consolidation of the Timorese State.”

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