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  1. “At the outset, Sir, allow me to express my delegation's pleasure in seeing you preside over this meeting and our congratulations on your delegation's successful and able leadership and guidance of the Council during this month. We also thank the Secretary-General for his latest comprehensive report on the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). In addition, we wish to express our appreciation to Prime Minister Howard, Senior Minister Ramos-Horta and Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello for their statements earlier today. We are almost at curtain time in East Timor. All our efforts for more than two years will be rigorously tested starting 20 May, when East Timor formally declares independence.”

    2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source

  2. “We urge the Security Council to adopt these recommendations and establish the successor mission in East Timor with the appropriate number of military, police and civilian personnel until such time as the situation there has become stable and self-sustaining. At the same time, we look forward to receiving the Secretary-General's recommendations on the financial implications and the necessary financial requirements for the successor mission to UNTAET. In this regard, it is important that the successor mission receives assured and assessed funding to ensure that its activities can be sustained. Finally, the Philippines will continue to support United Nations efforts during the critical post- independence period of East Timor.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

  3. “The Philippines supports the recommendations of the Secretary-General on the establishment of the United Nations successor mission. We agree with his assessment that the primary focus of the successor mission will be to ensure the security of East Timor and the viability, stability and sustainability of its government structures, allowing for the completion of the mandate entrusted to UNTAET. Bearing this in mind, we believe the recommendations of the Secretary-General present a credible and balanced approach for helping East Timor establish effective institutions and an effective administrative capacity.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

  4. “The challenges ahead for East Timor remain daunting, as the country strives to achieve stability and development through the establishment of sustainable democratic institutions and economic structures. As stated in the report of the Secretary-General, the security situation in East Timor is also of deep concern. Therefore, until the envisaged East Timor Defence Force becomes fully functional, the United Nations should ensure that a robust United Nations military presence remains in the country. The Philippine delegation believes that the gains the East Timorese people have achieved so far should not be imperilled by a precipitate withdrawal of adequate international support and of an adequate international presence in the country.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

  5. “The contribution of those involved in this process deserves our thanks and recognition. But no one deserves more credit than the East Timorese themselves for their courage and determination in the face of tremendous challenges. It is in this spirit that my delegation urges the Security Council to ensure that the gains we have achieved thus far, and intend to achieve in the future, shall be preserved and promoted by a well-conceived, credible and adequate post-independence United Nations presence in East Timor. While attaining independence is no mean feat, it cannot be the final chapter of the United Nations exit strategy for East Timor. The commitment of the United Nations to East Timor over the past two years or so set the stage for East Timorese independence. However, the East Timorese deserve our continued support.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

  6. “Much has been accomplished since we embarked over two years ago to support East Timor's independence and the formation of a viable and self-sustaining sovereign country. Indeed, the Philippine delegation associates itself with those who believe that the first real attempt by the United Nations at nation-building is on the verge of becoming a true success story. The previous two months have demonstrated definitive and concrete steps towards the goal of independence for East Timor at the earliest possible time. These include the election of a Constituent Assembly, held on 30 August; the 90-day process to draft the country's Constitution, which began in earnest after the election; the formation of an all-East Timorese Council of Ministers; and, lastly, just a few days ago, the inauguration of an East Timor Defence Force.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

  7. “We join others in congratulating you, Mr. Minister, on your country's presidency of the Security Council for this month. The presidency of the Council under the Irish delegation has provided strong and enlightened leadership during these critical times. We also thank the Secretary-General, for his latest report on the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), and Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and Mr. Mari Alkatiri, Chief Minister and head of the Second Transitional Government of East Timor, for their very important statements this morning. We also wish to thank the representatives of the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for their briefings. There is great excitement and anticipation concerning the future of East Timor.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

  8. “Finally, the Philippines looks forward to working with the various organs and agencies of the United Nations, the relevant international and regional organizations, other States and members of civil society in implementing the Programme of Action, including preparing, as appropriate, for the various follow-up meetings to review its implementation.”

    2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source

  9. “The Philippines therefore thanks those who supported our view and helped bring this progressive element into the Programme of Action. We believe that our overall efforts to address the problem of small arms and the momentum that we have been building would receive a welcome boost if the Security Council were once again to place itself fully and squarely behind these efforts through a presidential statement or a resolution. This would give added political impetus to the follow-up action to the Conference and the Programme of Action.”

    2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source

  10. “It is true that, as far as United Nations practice is concerned, the mindset is to apply DDR only to post-conflict situations, but there are far too many conflicts in which the United Nations is not involved and applying this rule to all conflicts is and would have been a grave error. If we are to wait until conflicts end, there may be no one left to disarm, demobilize and reintegrate. We believe that even before conflicts cease, even before a conclusive military or political solution is reached, combatants should have a viable and practical opportunity to take themselves out of the conflict and for their small arms to be collected. The fact is that some combatants, given a choice, might prefer to do this, but that, in the absence of DDR, they may turn to crime, piracy, acts of terrorism or other similar activities.”

    2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source

  11. “We strongly urge the Security Council to continue looking into ways and means of enhancing the effectiveness of arms embargoes, including reviewing the functioning of existing sanctions Committees and encouraging States to provide all relevant information on embargo violations. While we understand the particular constraints involved, the Philippines strongly supports the call made by the Secretary-General and others two years ago, during the ministerial-level consideration of this issue in the Security Council, that measures for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex- combatants be included in peace agreements and the mandates of all United Nations peacekeeping operations. We are particularly glad that the Programme of Action on small arms did not limit DDR to post- conflict situations.”

    2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source

  12. “Moreover, the Security Council's role is important primarily in two areas: arms embargoes and the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) of ex-combatants. Illicit small arms transfers have become commonplace. New and old weapons move with unbelievable ease, but when United Nations arms embargoes are defied, that is when we see how truly insidious the activities of illicit arms brokers are. Thus, we find it most significant that the Programme of Action recalls the obligations of States to comply fully with Security Council arms embargoes. The Programme of Action also contains the commitment of States to take appropriate measures at the national level against any activity that violates a Security Council arms embargo.”

    2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source

  13. “The international community took a step in the right direction in addressing this problem when, less than two weeks ago, we concluded our small arms Conference with the adoption of a Programme of Action. We must continue to move in the right direction and build on what we have achieved. The proliferation and the excessive and destabilizing accumulation of small arms and light weapons are and should be of direct concern to the Council. While the other organs, particularly the General Assembly, and agencies of the United Nations all have particular roles to play in addressing this problem, the Security Council has a unique and singular role, not only because the top producers of small arms and light weapons are members of the Council, but also because all have, in various forums, supported efforts to address this problem.”

    2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source

  14. “At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We also congratulate China on its presidency last month. At the same time, I wish to congratulate you and your country on the leadership and initiative you have shown throughout the process leading to and during the United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects and for having convened this important meeting today. Like your country, the Philippines has not escaped the problems that have been caused by the proliferation and uncontrolled spread of small arms and light weapons. In this regard, I wish to thank the Secretary-General for his statement earlier this morning, in which he once again captured the true depth of this problem.”

    2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source

  15. “We must avoid measuring progress in terms of how closely United Nations guidance is adhered to, for in the final analysis, the future of East Timor lies in the hands of the Timorese people.”

    2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source

  16. “We therefore urge the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank to encourage investments in rural areas to ease the unemployment problem and simultaneously increase rural productivity and growth. At the same time, private-sector participation must be enhanced. We are also awaiting with anticipation the promised benefits of the recently signed agreement between Australia and the Transitional Administration on the Timor Sea Arrangement. Based on the reported 90:10 sharing ratio in favour of the new country, the projected income from oil and gas, if properly managed, should be a significant addition of financial resources to East Timor and lead to new jobs and investment opportunities. Finally, while we may consider our efforts in East Timor as a success, the ultimate verdict will be drawn by history.”

    2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source

  17. “We therefore support the Secretary-General's view that a successor mission should include a small team of professionals in various fields to continue Timorization and skills transfer, especially, in our view, in public administration and civil service for the purpose of developing capacity-building, which is necessary for self-government. Moreover, a sound economic infrastructure is needed for sustainable development and growth in East Timor. The country must be able to attract foreign investment and sustain investor confidence. There have been positive reports of growth in gross domestic product, although most of this appears to have been concentrated in Dili. This has attracted migration from the rural areas, causing unemployment in the capital.”

    2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source

  18. “On this last point, it has also been gratifying to learn of the international support and commitment being shown for the establishment of the East Timor Defence Force, particularly with respect to voluntary contributions for training, infrastructure and equipment, all of which are necessary for developing a professional and modern defence force. The Philippines will be ready to assist, as appropriate, in the formation of the East Timor Defence Force. Meanwhile, a thoughtful management of the security situation through the United Nations peacekeeping force should be continued by UNTAET. However, to ensure continued peace and stability in the area, democratic institutions must also be established.”

    2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source

  19. “Disengaging assistance at the onset of a post-conflict situation or immediately after independence may therefore not be a wise course of action insofar as East Timor is concerned. An appropriate international presence and level of assistance should thus continue after independence. The details for a post-independence international presence in East Timor should be formulated on the basis of the needs of the East Timorese people and the conditions on the ground, and in coordination with the concerned actors. This pertains especially to issues such as the size of the civilian component and the police and military component of a successor mission.”

    2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source

  20. “As we mentioned earlier, the forthcoming election should become a solid springboard for East Timor's move towards independence early next year. While fully convinced of the strong commitment of our United Nations officials and personnel who will oversee this activity, we believe that the election must not only be, but must also be perceived as, fair, clean and credible and have the widest possible participation of the Timorese people. On the issue of participation, we are gratified at the report that the registration process has been very good. Indeed, this is a strong basis to proceed with a truly participatory election. There is a body of research that suggests that countries in transition are in the greatest need of assistance and support.”

    2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source

  21. “While substantial progress towards independence has been made during the past six months, the election next month remains an important litmus test of how the United Nations, under the leadership of the Security Council, has fared in its first true effort at nation- building. As an active participant in the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), our interest and hopes are second to none in seeing the United Nations and the growing local leadership in East Timor truly succeed in realizing the dreams of the Timorese people for viable independence and self- government. This aim should underlie our exit strategy. There are certain issues which the Philippines continues to believe are important.”

    2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source

  22. “First of all we wish to congratulate you, Sir, on your fine work during your presidency of the Security Council for this month, and we thank the Council for the opportunity to participate in today's meeting on East Timor. I also wish to thank, through you, the Secretary-General for his latest report on East Timor, and Mr. Vieira de Mello, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and Mr. Ramos-Horta for their comprehensive briefings this morning. Two years ago we began a journey, the first ever by the United Nations, of creating from the ground a veritable political and economic functioning structure for East Timor. Today, the United Nations finds itself in the crucible of that journey, as we draw nearer to the much anticipated independence of East Timor.”

    2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source