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  1. “It must also be deployed as a United Nations peace operation and, naturally, in accordance with an agreement reached with the new government. We look forward to open discussions and consultations on this matter.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source

  2. “A post- independence scenario should also include the continuation of United Nations engagement in the military, police and civil affairs of the new state. Such arrangements, we believe, would be required until the political infrastructure of an independent East Timor is fully in place. We would hope, however, that before the mandate of a post-independent United Nations effort in East Timor is finalized, extensive triangular consultations would be conducted, as in the case of UNTAET. In this regard, the Philippines would be prepared to consider participating in a post- independence United Nations effort, depending on the mandate that will be finalized by the Council. Such an effort should have a clear mandate and exit strategy and effective regional representation.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source

  3. “Nevertheless, the security of the territory and the refugee camps in West Timor should continue to be addressed closely. We welcome the trial that began in Jakarta two weeks ago of the suspects in the Atambua murders, and we commend the Indonesian Government for cooperating with the United Nations efforts to improve the security situation in the territory. The Philippines is committed to participating in the work of the United Nations in East Timor until the Timorese people have attained their independence. We recognize, however, that after independence East Timor will still require substantial international assistance to support its efforts to promote development, meet the basic needs of its people and build capacity.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source

  4. “During the last six months, we have seen the deaths of two United Nations peacekeepers, as well as of three staff members of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Several others have also been injured. We therefore believe that a draw-down of the current level of troops in East Timor should not be pursued until the security situation is deemed to have stabilized. The extended mandate should not include any reference to reduction of troops. Any future reduction of troops in UNTAET should be made only after a thorough assessment on the ground of the security situation. Security Council resolution 1319 (2000) called for steps to disarm and disband the militias. We were glad to hear today that their activities, as well as politically motivated violence, have fallen off.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source

  5. “For success in East Timor will stand as testimony to the unwavering vision and remarkable fortitude of the Timorese people, as well as the undaunted commitment of UNTAET under the leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. It will also serve as testimony to the importance of international and regional cooperation. However, the road ahead will not be easy. Broad and intensive public consultations must be conducted to ensure the unity of purpose and constructive cooperation of all those with a stake in the future of East Timor. Furthermore, details of the plans for the Constituent Assembly and the election scheduled for this summer must be finalized soon. There are crucial factors that may affect the timetable for these activities, the most important of which remains the security situation in the territory.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source

  6. “We are at a crucial stage as far as the situation in East Timor is concerned. In February last year, UNTAET began the arduous task of helping the East Timorese achieve self-rule. Less than a year later, we are now facing the real prospect of an independent East Timor by the end of this year. This is indeed a laudable goal, whose achievement will require the utmost cooperation of all concerned. In solidarity with this objective, we support the recommendation of the Secretary-General to extend the mandate of UNTAET until 31 December 2001 in order to continue the task that will ensure that this aspiration for independence becomes a reality for the Timorese people.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source

  7. “We thank them for their valuable contributions to today's deliberations. Allow me also, Sir, to pay tribute to the presidency of Singapore in the Security Council and to convey our congratulations for the work you have accomplished so far this month. In particular, the Singaporean presidency has given further impetus to the work of the United Nations in East Timor by opening the Council's discussions to non-members, especially to those who are participants and contributors to UNTAET. This, in our View, reinforces the importance of the principle of close cooperation between troop contributors and non-members with the Council. We also appreciate the fact that earlier this week, the Council presidency conducted formal, "triangular" consultations among troop contributors, the Council and the Secretariat.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source

  8. “At the outset, I wish to join the other speakers in expressing condolences to the Governments ofIndia and of Pakistan in connection with the tragic earthquake that struck yesterday. Mr. President, my delegation would like to thank you for organizing this open debate, which comes at a critical time in the work of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). We also thank the Secretary-General for his lucid and comprehensive report on the activities of UNTAET over the past six months. We also welcome the presence of Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Transitional Administrator; Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta; Mr. Harri Holkeri, President of the General Assembly; and the officials of the international financial institutions, who all spoke today.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source