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1. “As a result of the intimate link between poverty and conflict, the international community must help the Central African countries enter the path of durable and sustainable development, thereby eradicating the economic sources of political instability, civil unrest and conflict. Unemployment, heavy external debt and poor infrastructure in the Central African countries can be tackled through good governance and international assistance. The European Union stands ready to cooperate with the United Nations, the African Union and ECCAS on peace and stabilization processes and the economic development of the Central African subregion. We entirely agree with the report that a global and integrated approach is needed and reiterate our strong support to the Secretary-General for his commitment.”

   2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source

2. “On the other hand, the report stresses that in the Great Lakes region alone, there are more than 1 million illegal small arms in circulation and that disarmament, demobilization and the reintegration of former combatants are proceeding at a very slow pace. We believe that without a comprehension regional solution to those problems, any peace and stabilization effort will inevitably fail in the long term. In this regard, the European Union welcomes all national, subregional and international initiatives to strengthen the capacities of the Central African countries, particularly the initiative to convene the international conference for the Great Lakes region.”

   2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source

3. “As you know, operation Artemis succeeded in stabilizing security conditions, improving the humanitarian situation and protecting the civilian population of Bunia in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The rapid deployment of the European multinational force, the first ever outside European boundaries, we must recall, halted the dangerous downward spiral of security conditions and helped reactivate the peace process in that country. This European Union-led military operation provides further tangible evidence of the European Union's commitment to stability and security in the Central African subregion and on the African continent as a whole.”

   2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source

4. “The European Union notes with satisfaction the recent positive developments in the main crisis areas of the subregion, namely the Great Lakes countries, as stressed a few days ago during the public debate. Moreover, the quick restoration of constitutional rule in Sao Tome and Principe after the attempted coup d'etat in July 2003, and the partial improvement of the situation in the Central African Republic, attest to the fundamental role of regional organizations and the growing determination of African leaders to promote democratic governance and the rule of law. The European Union is fully committed to continue boosting the peace and stabilization process in Central Africa.”

   2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source

5. “The coordination and consistency of ECCAS with the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) and African Union policies and mechanisms, as well as with other relevant subregional organizations in the area, is also of the utmost importance. In addition to ensuring regional ownership within the processes of stabilization and economic growth in Central Africa, we must continue to mobilize international support. While the Governments of the region bear the primary responsibility for consolidating peace and ensuring development, the international community has a duty to assist them at all levels. The European Union stands ready to perform this task.”

   2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source

6. “As stressed during last week's public debate on the Great Lakes region, the European Union strongly shares the View that the fundamental problems affecting the Central African subregion can be tackled only through an integrated regional approach to the main cross-cutting issues. Such an approach requires more effective subregional cooperation and integration to be promoted by strengthening the mechanisms set up by the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), the Council for Peace and Security in Central Africa, the early warning mechanism for Central Africa and the Central African multinational force. We are fully aware of the importance of African ownership in that process.”

   2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source

7. “As appropriately noted in the report, Central Africa is potentially one of the richest subregions in Africa, but it also contains the largest number of States at the bottom of almost any human development index. Moreover, seven of the 11 countries Visited by the United Nations mission are either in conflict or post- conflict situations, and the subregion as a whole continues to suffer from the proliferation of small arms and armed groups; high unemployment among young people, which pushes them into banditry or armed mercenary activities; underdeveloped infrastructures; great numbers of displaced persons and refugees; poor human rights records; and the HIV/AIDS pandemic.”

   2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source

8. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The acceding countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia; the associated countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey; and the European Free Trade Association countries Iceland and Norway members of the European Economic Area align themselves with this statement. Allow me once again to congratulate you, Sir, for the strong leadership Angola has shown during its November 2003 presidency of the Security Council, especially on African issues. I also wish to thank Assistant Secretary-General Kalomoh for the comprehensive and well-structured report of the multidisciplinary assessment mission to the Central African subregion which he headed in June 2003.”

   2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source

9. “Terrorist organizations also seek to take advantage of migration flows in order to infiltrate countries and execute their deadly projects. Faced with the serious challenge of terrorism and its global threat to peace and security, the international community must continue to respond with a strategy of cooperation at all levels. To this end, the European Union supports the role of the competent United Nations agencies and bodies in helping to strengthen the United Nations capacity to counter terrorism and advise Member States on the implementation of the pertinent Security Council resolutions and the United Nations legal instruments against terrorism.”

   2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source

10. “In that context, the European Union also recognizes the role of the Terrorism Prevention Branch of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to assist States in implementing their obligations arising from Security Council resolution 1373 (2001), particularly in becoming parties to and fully implementing the relevant international conventions and protocols related to terrorism. We believe that effective technical coordination in that field is crucial to the success of counter-terrorism capacity- building. Special attention should be dedicated to the links between terrorism and organized crime, especially trafficking in drugs and human beings. In many instances, funds generated from these criminal activities help finance terrorism.”

    2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source

11. “That forum will provide an opportunity to pursue political dialogue and to exchange information and best practices on problems related to the implementation of international obligations stemming from the relevant Security Council resolutions. Technical assistance aimed at strengthening counter-terrorism capacity-building is another basic tenet of the European Union's strategy. In addition to programmes carried out by individual member States, the European Commission has launched pilot projects in a few countries in consultation with the Counter- Terrorism Committee.”

    2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source

12. “Regional organizations have a crucial role to play, since they can reaffirm their commitment by actively monitoring the progress being made on signature and ratification of the conventions by their respective member States. The fight against the financing of terrorism is equally crucial. We have increased our efforts and our effectiveness in that field, focusing our attention on cutting off financial flows and other forms of support from terrorist organizations. A list of terrorist individuals, groups and entities is regularly reviewed and updated. A workshop on terrorism financing, organized jointly by the Italian European Union presidency and the European Commission, will be held in Brussels on 7 November 2003.”

    2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source

13. “In its internal anti- terrorist legislation, the European Union and its member States have set high standards for the safeguarding of human rights. The European Union considers Security Council resolution 1373 (2001) to be the cornerstone of the international community's cooperation strategy and is firmly committed to its implementation. I should like to highlight some of its basic aspects. The signature, ratification and full implementation of the 12 international conventions against terrorism are a top priority for the European Union. The European Union's members and acceding countries are now parties to the vast majority of those conventions. We strongly encourage all other members of the United Nations to act in that direction.”

    2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source

14. “Most recently, the European Union participated in two significant initiatives: the seminar hosted by the Chinese Government in Beijing on 22 and 23 September 2003 within the framework of the Asia- Europe Meeting, and the meeting organized by the CTC and the Organization of American States in Washington, DC, on 7 October 2003. On this occasion, I should like to reiterate some of the basic principles underlying the strategy of the European Union. First of all, the European Union unequivocally condemns all acts of terrorism as criminal and stresses that terrorism is never justifiable, irrespective of its alleged motivations, objectives, forms or manifestations. The fight against terrorism must be conducted with full respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law and, where applicable, international humanitarian law.”

    2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source

15. “It does so by decentralizing its planning and operations and by reconstituting its bases and safe havens elsewhere, especially in failed States or in countries with particularly weak public institutions. The European Union recognizes and supports the central role of the United Nations in the fight against terrorism worldwide. Within that framework, the European Union stresses the need for closer cooperation between the United Nations, in particular the Counter-Terrorism Committee, and regional and subregional organizations. The European Union is actively engaged in political dialogue and multifaceted cooperation with several of those organizations.”

    2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source

16. “Criminal proceedings and trials are under way in several countries, and many sentences have already been handed down. Terrorist cells have been disrupted and attacks foiled in several countries. None of those successes would have been possible without close cooperation among the law enforcement, intelligence and judicial authorities of various nations. This type of cooperation is still the international community's approach to peace and security. Nonetheless, the threat of terrorism remains a major source of concern. While the terrorist network has suffered major blows, it has also shown extraordinary resilience and a strong ability to adapt to changing situations.”

    2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source

17. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The acceding countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia; the associated countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey; and the European Free Trade Association countries members of the European Economic Area Iceland and Norway align themselves with this statement. At the outset, I should like to join other speakers in expressing thanks to Ambassador Arias for the excellent work performed by the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC). The significant results that have been achieved over the past few years in the worldwide fight against terrorism should not be underestimated. Top leaders of terrorist networks have been arrested in Europe, Asia and other regions.”

    2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source

18. “The European Union, as well as its member States, will continue to support the consolidation of Timorese democratic institutions.”

    2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source

19. “After the Security Council has taken stock of what has been achieved, reflection should take place in the Council on the country's needs after the withdrawal of the United Nations Mission in May 2004, and on the support the United Nations and the international community could provide to Timor-Leste next year, in order to consolidate the success story that the country already represents. The European Union looks forward to the Secretary-General's report to be issued in early 2004 and to his further suggestions on these matters. Many European Union member States have participated in United Nations missions in Timor- Leste. The European Union has made considerable efforts to support the new nation through financial assistance, humanitarian aid, rehabilitation and development cooperation.”

    2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source

20. “The United Nations continues to play an important role in the nation-building of Timor-Leste. We are pleased to note that UNMISET operations are generally progressing according to the scheduled time frames for scaling down the Mission. After a review last April, the strategy already set out continues to be implemented through the progressive transfer of responsibilities to local authorities. The international community must continue to monitor the situation and developments on the ground, particularly in the areas of civil administration, justice and policing, as well as in human-rights-protection training. Cooperation and consultation with the World Bank, the United Nations Development Programme and other United Nations agencies can provide support for the lasting and sustainable development of Timorese infrastructure and institutions.”

    2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source

21. “We welcome the continued development of strengthened relations between Timor-Leste and Indonesia. The European Union looks forward to the early finalization of the border delimitation agreement following the meeting of the bilateral Joint Ministerial Commission held in Dili at the beginning of last September. We hope that cooperation will continue in the same friendly spirit on a number of other important issues, ranging from the resettlement of refugees still remaining in West Timor, border crossings and market regulation, to the conclusion of other cooperation agreements between the two countries. The European Union strongly believes that, by ensuring the accountability of all perpetrators of serious human rights violations, trust in the judiciary and the judiciary's contribution to reconciliation will be greatly enhanced.”

    2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source

22. “In the footsteps of his predecessor Sergio Vieira de Mello, to whose memory we would like once again to pay tribute, Ambassador Kamalesh Sharma has been leading efforts to ensure a better future for the people of Timor-Leste through his dedication and skill in guiding the civilian, military and police components of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET). The European Union supports the efforts of the Timorese Government to consolidate the fragile political institutions in Timor-Leste. Since May 2002, when Timor-Leste celebrated its independence, the Government has made significant progress in promoting the country's social and economic development. The European Union commends and encourages the efforts to ensure and uphold democratic institutions and the rule of law while building the new nation.”

    2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source

23. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The acceding countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia, the associated countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, and as the European Free Trade Association countries members of the European Economic Area Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway align themselves with this statement. The European Union welcomes this opportunity to commend the results achieved by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”

    2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source