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lines on the record: 224
first: 2001-01-16
most recent: 2005-02-28
sittings or episodes: 38
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“We would welcome a particular focus on these sectors - especially policing, justice, prisons and human rights - in the Secretary-General's report early next year. Progress in other sectors is clearly more encouraging, and news of political agreement reached between Indonesia and Timor-Leste on issues relating to the common border is very encouraging. We hope that technical agreement and implementation can follow these recent expressions of political will. We would certainly hope to see substantial progress on border issues, as a critical milestone of UNMISET's mandate, in time for the Council's next discussion of Timor-Leste. New Zealand shares the Secretary-General's observation that work remains to be done by the international community in Timor-Leste.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“We consider some form of transitional United Nations presence - less than a traditional peacekeeping mission like UNMISET but certainly more than the standard developmental presence - to be essential and, in this respect, we note with considerable interest the Australian proposals for a follow-on United Nations mission, detailed in Ambassador Dauth's statement a short while ago. We will rely on the Secretary-General to provide us with a frank assessment of what is required on the ground, and how best the United Nations can respond to these needs. In this respect, we welcome the indications given by Special Representative Sharma in his report to the Council earlier this morning. We are concerned that progress in some sectors appears slow or fragile.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“But decisions on the withdrawal from a country that has been host to a substantial United Nations presence must be made on the basis of careful and well-informed consideration, and backed by an appropriate level of detail. New Zealand, for its part, supports the current downsizing schedule for UNMISET, on the basis of current information, which will see that mission conclude in May 2004. But we do not believe that a total withdrawal from Timor-Leste by the United Nations at that time would be either appropriate or sustainable. New Zealand therefore fully endorses the Secretary-General's intention to return to these issues in more detail early next year, at which time the Council can consider the form and composition of a United Nations presence after the conclusion of UNMISET'S mandate.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“We would like, at the outset, to pay tribute to Mr. Sharma, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, to his staff and to those here at United Nations Headquarters who do such a fine job in supporting the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET). Their hard work, and the commitment and leadership shown by Timor-Leste, will be critical factors in achieving progress in the final months of UNMISET's mandate. When we look at What has been achieved in Timor-Leste at the macro level, there is much to celebrate. The United Nations should rightly feel proud of the contribution it has made to the improved stability and long-term sustainability of its newest Member State.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“New Zealand welcomes statements from Palestinian leaders condemning the Haifa attack and renouncing terror. The Palestinian leadership must take tangible steps to demonstrate its commitment to stopping extremists from committing such acts. New Zealand has been encouraged by the efforts that have been made at reform this year, including the appointment of the first Palestinian Prime Minister. That progress must not be allowed to falter and we look forward to further steps at reform under the new Prime Minister.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“They must not allow the acts of a few to destroy the hopes of all for peace. Israel has the right to act to preserve the security of its people, but the construction of a security wall taking in areas of the West Bank serves only to undermine the peace process and the trust needed for constructive negotiation and dialogue. We urge Israel to reconsider its decision to proceed with this wall. Now is the time to show leadership through restraint and to break the escalating cycle of incident and response, which is eroding the prospects for the road map. Extremists are cynically using violent attacks to disrupt efforts to bring about peace. Assassinations, settlement activity and heavy-handed military responses help to ensure that this tactic succeeds.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“New Zealand strongly supports the efforts of the Quartet to work towards a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian dispute through the road map. We are very concerned at the tragic increase in violence that has occurred over the past few months. An appalling example is the recent attack in Haifa, where, again, innocent people, including women and children, were maimed and killed. New Zealand expresses its deepest sympathy for all the victims of violence, both Israeli and Palestinian. This needless suffering highlights once more the need for both sides, with the support of the international community, to focus on finding a resolution to this conflict. We call on Israeli and Palestinian leaders to commit to the peace process and to implement their respective obligations under the road map.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“In most cases, the Council's role may be best by way of facilitation of the provision of technical assistance or guidance to the States concerned. Finally, although this is not in the much more comprehensive written text that I have circulated, I should like to support the comments made by the Permanent Representative of Japan regarding the need to strengthen the regime under the Convention of the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel, which we also believe would make a significant contribution in this area.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“We therefore hope that the Council will cooperate with the ICC within the framework of the Rome Statute and the Charter, and that it will refrain from actions that would undermine the effective operation of the Court. Finally, may I briefly refer to the usefulness of complementary mechanisms such as truth and reconciliation commissions. The dilemma, here, obviously, is finding the appropriate balance between justice on the one hand and national reconciliation on the other, because it will obviously not be possible to put an end to the culture of impunity for the gravest international crimes if amnesties are granted for them. Again, we believe that local ownership and decision-making is very important.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“A fundamental element of re-establishing respect for the rule of law is also delivering justice for the victims of crimes or atrocities committed during the period of conflict. Again, in our view, the national courts should, where possible, be the first line of prosecution. That said, however, there will clearly be instances where the nature and the gravity of the crimes, the political situation or, indeed, the capacities of the national system will mean that it will be necessary to turn to an international process. In this situation, we would very much encourage the Council to take advantage of the International Criminal Court (ICC). We fully understand the sincerity of those countries that have reservations about the Court, but we are confident that its operations will, in fact, assuage those concerns.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“Guehenno has made very clear, however, the rule of law needs to be regarded as a core function of post-conflict peace- and nation-building operations, and not as an optional "extra". Again, Mr. Guehenno has indicated that one of the Council's first tasks in a post-conflict situation will be to complete an assessment of the existing systems in order to determine what assistance is needed. We would suggest that it could therefore be useful to establish registers or panels of experts that the Council could draw on to assist in completing these assessments. Such panels should be representative of each of the world's regions. In compiling the panels, the Council could also draw on the expertise contained in many regional or other international organizations, including many non-governmental organizations.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“Given the many elements that are involved in establishing the rule of law, much will depend on effective coordination within the United Nations system and among the agencies involved. Too often, conflicts are marked by crimes committed by the very people and institutions that should protect and defend the law. In order to restore stability and rebuild respect for those institutions, it will often be necessary to rebuild all aspects of the legal system. The extent of this task, and the need for regional or international assistance, will clearly vary from situation to situation. But, in our view, promoting national ownership and capacity-building is one of the most important aspects of international involvement in a post-conflict environment. As Mr.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“No principle is closer to the heart of the work of the United Nations than that of justice. The links with the particular role of this organ to maintain and restore peace and security are very clear. This link has obviously been increasingly recognized by the Council in recent years. There has been reference, for example, to the international tribunals that have been established, and to the incorporation of rule of law elements in the mandate of missions such as the one in Kosovo. But many of these developments have been ad hoc, and we therefore welcome the proposal that this debate emanates from, that greater thought be given to how to address rule of law issues in a systemic and comprehensive way in the Council's work.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“The momentum now established by the declaration of the completion of stage II needs to be maintained while the United Nations Political Office works towards the completion of its mandate at the end of this year.”
2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source
“While much smaller than the PMG, the Transition Team demonstrates, as others have said, the ongoing commitment of regional States to the peace process. New Zealand's support for the Transition Team complements our ongoing commitment of other assistance to the people of Bougainville delivered through the New Zealand Agency for International Development. The enduring support for the Bougainville peace process from States in the Pacific region has demonstrated our commitment to assisting neighbours in difficulty. The Pacific Island Forum-endorsed Regional Assistance Mission in the Solomon Islands is an extension of this approach, and New Zealand's commitment to assisting the Solomon Islands will be similarly long-term. Bougainville, for its part, is well on the road to lasting peace.”
2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source
“Ona wants to play a future role in the new Bougainville, the best way for him to do that is to engage in the peace process. But he should not be allowed to hold a veto over it; nor should his remaining outside of the process become a pretext for choosing a course other than the total destruction of weapons at stage III. Like others, I should draw the Council's attention to the establishment of the Bougainville Transition Team, which was created to provide ongoing support to the peace process following the departure of the Peace Monitoring Group (PMG) on 30 June. As Council members are aware, Team members from Australia, New Zealand and Vanuatu are now in place and are working well with the Bougainville community, and they will shortly be joined by personnel from Fiji.”
2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source
“The devastating effects of the ready availability of small arms have been felt for too many years in Bougainville; the damage that they can do to a society is now readily apparent in Papua New Guinea's neighbour, the Solomon Islands. To enhance future security for all Bougainvilleans, New Zealand urges the factions to agree that the final fate of the weapons contained should be no less than total destruction. UNPOB should strongly reinforce and encourage that approach. New Zealand welcomes efforts to bring Francis Ona and his small group of followers into the peace process. However, I should stress, as I did when I last addressed the Council on this issue in March, that the peace process cannot wait for Mr. Ona. He has chosen to remain on the sidelines, and the process has progressed without him. If Mr.”
2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source
“Sinclair and his small Office have played a key supportive role in cementing peace on Bougainville, most recently by declaring that stage II of the weapons disposal process, that of secondary containment under a dual-key system, has been completed. This is a welcome development. Much is yet to be done, however, and it is crucial that Mr. Sinclair and UNPOB use their remaining five months on Bougainville to best effect. New Zealand is pleased to learn of the plans to hold a meeting to discuss the final fate of the weapons, stage III, on Nissan Island off the Bougainville coast. That meeting should take place as soon as possible.”
2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source
“Let be begin by recording my thanks to the Council for once again enabling this discussion of the peace process on the Papua New Guinea island of Bougainville to take place in an open meeting. This appropriately allows for input from the countries in the Pacific region that have been supporting this process for the last five years, politically, through the provision of personnel to the Truce Monitoring and Peace Monitoring Groups, and through the provision of development assistance. Let me also express New Zealand's thanks to Mr. Sinclair and his team at the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville (UNPOB), and to thank Mr. Sinclair for his presentation and update here this morning. Mr.”
2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source
“Continued support from the international community will be vital to enable Timor-Leste to address the political, economic and security challenges that lie ahead. The United Nations also plays a vital support role in this. New Zealand commends the leadership of Special Representative Sharma in implementing UNMISET's mandate and endorses its renewal for a further 12 months. I should like also to thank Mr. Sharma for his introduction of the report here today.”
2003-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4744 (2003) · source
“We hope that the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) "Recovery, Employment and Stability Programme for Ex- Combatants and Communities in Timor-Leste" will draw, and build upon, the work already undertaken by the commissions. New Zealand also welcomes the work of the United Nations Serious Crimes Unit in Timor-Leste and notes the recent series of indictments issued by the Unit for crimes against humanity. We hope that all the parties involved will take the steps necessary to bring the individuals involved to trial. We are closely watching the separate ad hoc tribunal process in Jakarta and reiterate comments made previously that this process must meet international standards of justice. Finally, we agree with the report's assessment that, while progress has been steady, much remains to be done.”
2003-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4744 (2003) · source
“New Zealand is also concerned about the large numbers of prisoners held on remand, including a significant number whose warrants for their incarceration have expired. New Zealand congratulates the Timor-Leste Government on its initiative to develop a more open system of government, with its series of Visits to the districts by Members of Parliament and officials to promote discussion of Government policy and to receive feedback. As regards addressing the grievances of former combatants and veterans, we welcome the work of the two Commissions established by the President's Office to identify veterans who served from 1975-1979 and 1980-1999.”
2003-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4744 (2003) · source
“New Zealand, at its recently held bilateral assistance talks with the Timorese Government, pledged that it would focus part of its bilateral assistance programme on police development through agreed multilateral and bilateral projects, especially in the areas of community policing and civilian support. A functioning judicial system is clearly important for social and political stability. The Secretary- General's report notes that problems still remain in the justice sector. New Zealand is particularly concerned that Timor-Leste establish a functioning Court of Appeal as soon as possible. The recent appointment of the President of the Court of Appeal is a welcome development in this respect.”
2003-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4744 (2003) · source
“New Zealand commends the responsiveness of the Security Council to security developments on the ground in Timor-Leste and the adoption of resolution 1473 (2003), providing for an adjustment in the timetable for downsizing the military and police components of UNMISET. It is clear that the recent security-related incidents were beyond the ability of the domestic police force, and in this respect we particularly welcome the measures in the resolution aimed at supporting and strengthening the police sector in Timor-Leste. We also endorse the Secretary-General's appeal for donors to consider targeted support to the police sector. We acknowledge that this is a sector which will require ongoing assistance even after the end of the UNMISET mandate.”
2003-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4744 (2003) · source
“New Zealand welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) and the steady progress in implementing UNMISET's mandate. We also congratulate Timor-Leste on its engagement with the international system, the setting up of a Government administration in such a short time-frame, and its commitment to upholding the ideals of human rights and democracy. The Secretary-General's report says, however, that a number of challenges remain. Ongoing efforts will need to be made and attention paid to developing capable security forces, progressing border demarcation, fostering participatory democracy and open government, developing a strong judicial system, and bringing to justice those responsible for human rights violations in the territory in 1999.”
2003-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4744 (2003) · source
“New Zealand urges all parties to the peace process to work determinedly for an early conclusion to both stage II and stage III of weapons disposal. The longer weapons disposal is allowed to drag on, the longer it will be before Bougainvilleans attain the control that they so deeply desire over their own affairs. It is time for the parties to move on and to focus their attention on more positive issues, in particular the finalization of the Bougainville Constitution and preparations for the election of an autonomous Bougainville Government. Only once weapons disposal is behind them can the people of Bougainville also turn their attention to social and economic development and concerted efforts to improve the living conditions of the community.”
2003-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4728 (2003) · source
“New Zealand would hope that a declaration of substantial compliance and an announcement that stage II of weapons disposal has been completed would follow quickly once this final effort at weapons collection has been successfully concluded. Once UNPOB has certified that stage II of weapons disposal is complete, it is vital that stage III, a decision on the final fate of the weapons, be made without further delay. There is currently a range of views on what the final fate of the weapons should be. New Zealand's strong view is that all weapons should be destroyed in order that the people of Bougainville can be assured that their safety and security are not going to be compromised by the return of weapons into the hands of those with criminal intent. Lasting peace in Bougainville is tantalizingly close.”
2003-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4728 (2003) · source
“The New Zealand Government would accept that criterion for verification, as well as a judgment on verification by the Political Office on that basis. It is therefore important that the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville formally declare that criterion without further delay and that it move quickly to certify that former combatants are in substantial compliance with regard to stage II of weapons disposal, as set out in the Bougainville Peace Agreement. The New Zealand Government supports the proposal by the former combatants that they make one final effort to collect outstanding weapons. This support is reflected in our financial support for UNPOB's final activity plan - our third and final contribution to the weapons disposal trust fund.”
2003-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4728 (2003) · source
“They must now make every effort to contain outstanding weapons - particularly the high-powered weapons still in the hands of former combatants - within weeks rather than months, so that the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville can certify substantial compliance to the satisfaction of the Papua New Guinea Government and the international community. The United Nations Political Office in Bougainville has indicated that it intends to certify substantial compliance on the basis of affirmation from the village and district communities in Bougainville - chiefs, women and church leaders - that they are satisfied that the weapons that were in their areas have been contained and that the communities feel safe.”
2003-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4728 (2003) · source
“Not only has it provided logistical support to the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville through the provision of helicopter and ground transport, it has also patrolled the length and breadth of the island, providing the people with information on developments in the peace process, encouraging cooperation between all the parties and supporting the efforts of former combatants to collect and contain weapons. But the Peace Monitoring Group cannot remain in Bougainville forever, and it is important that Bougainvilleans take up the full responsibility for all aspects of the peace process. Former combatants have recently agreed among themselves on a plan to complete the weapons collection and containment process.”
2003-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4728 (2003) · source
“Nevertheless, in our view, it is unrealistic to expect that every weapon in Bougainville will be removed from the community. Furthermore, since Francis Ona has not been a party to the peace process he should not be allowed effectively to veto the whole process and frustrate the aspirations of the vast majority of Bougainvilleans when the process is so close to completion. New Zealand certainly welcomes efforts to engage with Francis Ona; but if he will not participate constructively, the process must move on without him. The countries contributing to the Peace Monitoring Group have announced that the Group will depart Bougainville after 30 June. The Group, as has been acknowledged by a number of speakers in the Council and by the Assistant Secretary-General, has played a vital role in the peace process.”
2003-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4728 (2003) · source
“Before Bougainville can progress to the next phase of the peace process, however, there is a need for the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville to verify that former combatants have substantially complied with the requirement to surrender their weapons. There is clearly currently some concern on the part of the Office that not all weapons will be contained. The United Nations Representative is therefore reluctant to certify substantial compliance. The Political Office is also concerned that the leader of the Me'ekamui Defence Force faction, Francis Ona, remains outside the peace process and has the potential to disrupt its progress, especially once the Peace Monitoring Group has departed after 30 June. New Zealand understands the concern expressed by the United Nations Political Office on those two counts.”
2003-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4728 (2003) · source
“Since its inception, in 1998, the Office has provided a welcome complement to the efforts of Bougainvilleans, the Government of Papua New Guinea and the contributors to the Bougainville Peace Monitoring Group - Australia, Fiji, Vanuatu and New Zealand - to bring about lasting peace in Bougainville. The Bougainville peace process is entering its final stages. After nearly 10 years of civil war and five years of negotiations, the process continues to move forwards on a number of fronts. Factions on the island are close to completing weapons collection and containment. It is time now for the people of Bougainville to turn their attention to the formulation of a Constitution and the election of an autonomous Bougainville Government. The Bougainville Constitutional Commission has undertaken some useful preliminary work in that regard.”
2003-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4728 (2003) · source
“Let be begin by conveying my thanks to the Council for allowing this to be an open meeting. The Council is obviously preoccupied with momentous global issues at present, but the peace process on the Papua New Guinea island of Bougainville has been of great concern to my Government and to other Governments of the region. It is therefore very appropriate that we are able to participate in the Council's consideration of this issue. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville (S/2003/345). I would also like to thank Mr. Turk for the presentation he made this morning to update us on the situation.”
2003-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4728 (2003) · source
“The United Nations has the experience to contribute and to help define the international architecture for the delivery of humanitarian and reconstruction assistance. Member States will expect the Council to work cooperatively to facilitate United Nations involvement. New Zealand will, of course, work with others in the United Nations to assist with this humanitarian and reconstruction response.”
2003-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726 (2003) · source
“New Zealand has already announced a contribution to relief agencies, and we are looking at other ways we can help as needs and means become clearer. The Security Council must move to resolve practical issues relating to the oil for food programme in these circumstances. The programme needs to continue to operate effectively. The Secretary-General has made proposals for its continuing effectiveness, and the Council should work quickly to reach an agreement on this. This has been an extremely divisive and difficult period for the Council. We want to see it now set aside those differences and focus on the welfare of the Iraqi people. There will be a challenging period of reconstruction in Iraq ahead. It will be in the longer- term interest of us all to see the United Nations itself fully engaged.”
2003-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726 (2003) · source
“The New Zealand Government deeply regrets the breakdown of the diplomatic process and the hostilities that are now under way. While we acknowledge the endeavour to avoid civilian casualties, the loss of life on both sides is of deep concern. It is also essential that the Geneva Conventions be adhered to by all parties. But our immediate focus now should be to the future. Our common objective must be to end hostilities as quickly as possible, so that the risks to the Iraqi people are minimized and so that their humanitarian needs can be met. Those involved in initiating the military action appear to have acknowledged their responsibilities in this respect in their planning. The broader international community needs to respond urgently to the United Nations call for humanitarian relief funds.”
2003-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726 (2003) · source
“The New Zealand Government therefore urges the Security Council to continue to support the inspection and disarmament process it has in place while it is getting results. Iraq should not mistake the strong preference of countries like New Zealand for a diplomatic solution for tolerance of its failure to comply in full. This is not a time for Iraq to be practising the diplomacy of brinkmanship. Iraq should act immediately to comply in full with all requirements laid down by the Security Council and the weapons inspectors. Only by so doing can it be certain that the catastrophe of war will not be visited on its people.”
2003-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717 (2003) · source
“The use of force can be authorized by the Security Council as a last resort to uphold its resolutions. But in view of the recent reports that this Council has received from both the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), this is not a time of last resort. All members of the Council share the same objective: the disarmament of Iraq. Debate has raged not over the objective, but over the timetable for and the means of achieving it. It is distressing to my Government that the debate has strained longstanding friendships between nations. That strain will be magnified if the next steps taken to resolve the crisis do not have broad international support.”
2003-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717 (2003) · source
“Blix has said, the destruction of the Al Samoud 2 missiles is not a matter of breaking toothpicks. On this basis, the New Zealand Government position remains as it was stated on 18 February. We do not support military action against Iraq without a mandate from the Security Council, and we do not believe that the Council would be justified in giving that mandate at this time. As Mr. Blix has stated, the inspection process needs months rather than days. We share the frustration of other members of the Council and the international community at the slow pace of Iraqi disarmament over a long period of time. But now, when the inspection and disarmament process is finally gaining traction, is not, in our view, the time to abandon it in favour of the use of force.”
2003-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717 (2003) · source
“Three weeks ago, the New Zealand Government's statement to the Council urged that the diplomatic process be allowed to run its course with respect to the crisis over Iraq. It also urged that Iraq move rapidly to provide the information and cooperation required of it to avert the catastrophe which war would bring to its people. The New Zealand Government has placed considerable weight on the weapons inspection process as providing a route to the disarmament of Iraq. As long as the weapons inspectors report that they are making genuine progress, the New Zealand Government believes that their work should continue. Since the open debate in the Council on 18 February, the inspectors have reported again. Their reports make it clear that while many questions remain to be answered, real progress is also being made. As Mr.”
2003-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717 (2003) · source
“Our position is based on our strong support for multilateralism, the international rule of law and our respect for the authority of the Security Council. We will uphold the Council's decisions, but we urge it at this time to ensure that all available diplomatic means are used to pursue the disarmament of Iraq as set out in the Council's resolutions.”
2003-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709 (2003) · source
“The New Zealand Government recognizes that the Security Council must be able to authorize force as a last resort to uphold its resolution. It does not, however, believe that such a decision would be justified at this time. The inspectors' reports strongly imply that their work is useful in pursuing the objectives of the United Nations as laid out in a series of resolutions, and, as long as that is so, it should continue. The New Zealand Government has a very strong preference for a diplomatic solution to this crisis. We place considerable weight on the inspection and disarmament process. We believe that it should run its course. We do not support military action against Iraq without a mandate from the Security Council, and we do not believe that the Council would be justified in giving that mandate at this time.”
2003-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709 (2003) · source
“The heads of UNMOVIC and IAEA returned to Baghdad to impress on it that only full compliance with the requirements of the United Nations that it disarm and be seen to disarm would prevent the serious consequences warned of in resolution 1441 (2002). Last Friday's report suggests that Iraq has moved, at least in part, to accommodate some of the inspectors' requests. But it still must answer serious questions about material related to weapons of mass destruction that remained unanswered in 1998 when United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) inspectors left. The New Zealand Government calls on Iraq to move rapidly to provide the information and cooperation requested of it to avert the catastrophe that war would bring to its people.”
2003-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709 (2003) · source
“New Zealand welcomes this open debate. The Council is dealing with issues that are of vital importance to us all. Countries that are not members of the Security Council last had the opportunity to address these issues in the debate four months ago, on 16 October. Since then, pursuant to resolution 1441 (2002), inspectors of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have returned to Iraq. The Council heard their reports on 27 January and again on 14 February. The first report suggested that, while Iraq was cooperating on process, it had not cooperated sufficiently on substance.”
2003-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709 (2003) · source
“We appreciated the expressions of support from members of the Council for an extension of the mandate of the Peace Monitoring Group for a further 12 months. We note this is also the period being sought by Papua New Guinea. We believe this 12-month period, recommended by the Secretary-General and requested by Papua New Guinea, has gained wide support within the Council. It is, in fact, the correct and appropriate period for an extension, and we would ask the Council to proceed accordingly on that basis. Thank you again, Sir, for convening this meeting. It is a very useful opportunity for those of us from the region to participate in what is for us a crucial debate on a hugely important issue, not only for Papua New Guinea, but also for the rest of us from the region.”
2002-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4647 (2002) · source
“This reflects a great deal of input from the Government of Papua New Guinea, assisted by others within the region over the years. In our own assessment, we see the peace process now entering its final stages. We think that there is, in fact, a reasonable prospect of a general completion of stage II of weapons disposal by 24 December this year. We also think that there is a good prospect that stage III can be completed by the middle of next year, thus paving the way for elections for an autonomous Bougainville government. We very much agree with the view that has been expressed - unanimously expressed, I think - that the Peace Monitoring Group has a vital role to play until the peace process is firmly bedded in.”
2002-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4647 (2002) · source
“Mr. President, allow me to join the others who have expressed appreciation to you for holding this open meeting of the Council, and also to Sir Kieran Prendergast for the very comprehensive and, in our view, very accurate reflection of the situation on the ground in Bougainville. My delegation is, of course, associated with the statement made by the delegation of Fiji. This is, as has been noted, a process in which we and other members of the region have now been involved for a number of years. As our colleague from Papua New Guinea has said, the process has slowed a little due to a number of factors, but we nevertheless remain very encouraged by the progress which has been made. More remains to be done, but things are certainly heading very much in the right direction.”
2002-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4647 (2002) · source
“This includes the truth- telling process being carried out by the Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation, as well as the effective prosecution of major human rights crimes by the Serious Crimes Panel in the Dili District Court. We fully support United Nations assistance to the Serious Crimes Unit. Equally important are the ad hoc tribunals currently under way in Jakarta. New Zealand was extremely disappointed at the first verdicts in those trials and has a number of concerns about that process, which to be credible, must be robust. We agree with the report's assessment that progress has been steady, but that international support remains vital to strengthen the still fragile institutions of Timor-Leste. New Zealand remains committed to playing its part in this effort.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“We note the Secretary-General's recommendations that the Timor-Leste Police Force needs more resources in order to carry out its mandate effectively, particularly in the outer districts. The rule of law is of utmost importance and, indeed, Ambassador Sharma highlighted that in his statement to the Council this morning. Clearly, people need to have faith in the ability of the police force and the justice system as a whole to provide a safe and protective environment and, again, the international community needs to assist in this respect as well. Timor-Leste's security will also be underpinned by further progress in addressing the legacy of the violence committed in 1999.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source