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Mejdoub

lines on the record: 281
first: 2001-03-22
most recent: 2002-10-16
sittings or episodes: 34
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“My delegation would like also to thank Ambassador Kamel Morjane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his extensive briefing. We would like to pay tribute to him for the outstanding role he has played as head of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC). His dedication and his personal efforts, as well as the efforts made by the Force Commander, General Diallo, and by all of the personnel of the Mission, to restore peace and security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - often in very difficult conditions - deserve our greatest appreciation and support. The assessment just presented by the Secretary- General and his Special Representative shows that progress has been made in the peace process. We are pleased with this state of affairs.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“Mr. Mejdoub (Tunisia) (spoke in French): Allow me at the outset to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this open briefing on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Today's meeting, which is taking place at a very crucial stage of the peace process, makes it possible for the members of the Council and for the other participating States to assess together the situation and the prospects for peace. I should like also to welcome among us the Secretary-General and to express to him our deep appreciation for the tireless efforts he has been making in the search for peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Africa and throughout the world. Let me also thank him for the important statement he made.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“In this context we call for the resumption of a comprehensive dialogue between the Secretary-General and Iraq, because we believe that it represents an important way that we cannot do without, and is indispensable for advancing our work on the Iraqi question.”
2001-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4344 (2001) · source
“In that light we consider that it is important for the Security Council to adopt a new groundbreaking approach that would open the way to a consensus solution based on a comprehensive outlook taking account of the various problems related to Iraq, and leading to a resolution of the humanitarian issues facing Iraq and neighbouring countries. In supporting the draft resolution we have just adopted, Tunisia stresses the importance of using the new rollover period in the humanitarian programme to intensify our recent discussions with a View to finding a comprehensive solution to the problem in all its aspects and dimensions, and to continue our work on the basis ot'constructive consultation and consensus.”
2001-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4344 (2001) · source
“Mr. Mejdoub (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): We supported the draft resolution just adopted, which incorporates a further five-month rollover of the oil-for- food programme. Our support is in line with Tunisia's consistent position on the question of Iraq, by which we have always affirmed the need to adopt a comprehensive approach taking all aspects of the question into account in a way that would ensure an improvement in the humanitarian situation of the Iraqi people and that would effect further advances leading to an appropriate settlement to the question. Open Security Council debates and negotiations within the Council have shown that the effects of the sanctions imposed on Iraq are not confined by Iraq's borders, but extend beyond them to neighbouring countries and other countries of the region.”
2001-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4344 (2001) · source
“These phases will be critical because they involve the deployment of the mission in the diamond-producing areas and throughout the whole of the country so as to facilitate the holding of elections in Sierra Leone.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“In this regard, I wish to add my voice to the appeal made by the Secretary-General and other speakers to the leaders of the Mano River Union countries, calling upon them to enter a political dialogue under the aegis of the Economic Community of West African States as soon as possible, in order to reach a common and concerted solution to the alarming security situation in the region. I conclude by saying that my delegation awaits with interest the next report of the Secretary-General, which will include his recommendations on the increase of the military component of UNAMSIL in order, to enable it to implement the future phases of the concept of operations.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“My delegation also believes that the concerns expressed by the RUF about its security and its political future, about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and about the Special Court should be taken into consideration. The goal here is to reconcile the need for the primacy of law with political demands in order to prevent any risk of a reversal in the peace process. We also believe that the situation in Sierra Leone can be resolved definitively only if security is restored to the region.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“The considerable investments that the international community, and the community of donors in particular, have made over the last 10 years to promote peace in Sierra Leone would be ultimately pointless if they were not reinforced at this highly critical moment in the country's peace process. My delegation also believes that the political track should remain a top priority in the quest for a definitive solution to the conflict in Sierra Leone. Tunisia associates itself with the appeal of the Secretary-General to the Government of Sierra Leone and to the RUF leaders to continue to work with dedication and in good faith in this direction.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“However, ongoing difficulties, which are basically financial in nature, could derail the entire process, especially since they affect such vital activities as the disarmament, demobilization and, in particular, reintegration of ex-combatants, displaced persons and refugees; the restoration of State authority; the organization of elections; and the development and long-term economic recovery of the country. We therefore urge the international community to continue to support the people of Sierra Leone and to give it all necessary political and financial assistance.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“My delegation is certainly reassured that the Secretary-General and UNAMSIL have already begun to prepare for the critical next stages of the peace process, particularly the third phase of the Mission's concept of operations. We are also encouraged by the steps already taken and planned by the Government of Sierra Leone in order to advance this process, particularly those relating to the political dialogue with the Revolutionary United Front (RUF), the implementation of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme, the restoration of State authority and the recovery activities.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“Naturally, my delegation has, with some satisfaction and relief, taken note of the significant progress made in the implementation of the peace process, as noted in the report of the Secretary-General. This progress confirms the positive development of the process since the Abuja meetings, held in May and the beginning of June 2001. We cannot fail to agree with the Secretary-General's conclusion that this two-track approach, military and political, adopted by the international community and the Government of Sierra Leone has started to yield results. However, we are not yet at a stage where we can say with assurance that this positive trend is now irreversible. The concerns expressed by the Secretary- General clearly indicate that the peace process is still fragile, and that vigilance should remain the order of the day.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“Mr. Mejdoub (Tunisia) (spoke in French): I shall act according to your appeal, Mr. President. I thank you for having organized this public meeting on the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL), and I thank Ambassador Adeniji for having introduced the tenth report of the Secretary-General. My delegation would like to say how much it appreciates the report, which in addition to being particularly exhaustive and full of information, gives us an in-depth analysis of the challenges to be dealt with in Sierra Leone and of the strategy to be adopted in the short and medium term in order to ensure success in the peace process in that country.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“It is our hope that the Security Council will be inspired by this overall approach in its future actions. This is the approach that we would advocate at a time when the Council is actively seized of a draft to review the sanctions regime.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“Since joining the Security Council, Tunisia has always called for negotiation. We welcomed the beginning of a dialogue last February in New York between an Iraqi government delegation and Secretary-General Kofi Annan. However, that exercise was not continued as had been envisaged between the two parties. Our Council should encourage resumption as soon as possible. It is high time that some movement or dynamic be started so that we can move ahead; otherwise, this situation runs the risk of continuing to stagnate - but at what price for Iraq, for its people and for the region? It is a region in upheaval because of the situation in the occupied Arab territories. It is a region where public opinion is bitter and frustrated, impatiently waiting for the winds of peace and reconciliation to blow through.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“Political and diplomatic paths do have their virtues, and they should inspire a fresh approach to this question by the Council, with a View to hastening the advent of a comprehensive solution that would facilitate a final settlement of pending issues, such as Kuwaiti missing persons and Kuwaiti property, and would ensure for all countries of the region - I stress, all countries of the region - conditions of security, stability and peaceful coexistence - in a word, peace. On the basis of that peace, the Governments and peoples concerned would build good neighbourly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation in rediscovered trust. In order to get the Iraqi issue out of the current deadlock, and finally to sketch out a comprehensive solution, which is what we all would advocate, negotiation is the only right road.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“It must be encouraged, through incentives and through the real and tangible prospect of finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel - in other words, seeing the sanctions lifted, so that it can resume its seat in the community of nations. Fourthly, I turn to the question of post-conflict settlement for the region. For 11 years now, Iraq has been under a very broad embargo. The situation is painful, both morally and in humanitarian terms. Geopolitically, it is a factor of instability in the region. Obviously, this does not serve the objectives of the Council. That is why we believe that the question of Iraq should not continue to be viewed and dealt with only from the standpoint of sanctions and coercion.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“Indeed, if this were the case, a comprehensive solution would not be facilitated, the sufferings of the Iraqi people would not be eased, and the achievement of the Council's objectives would not come any faster. This also applies to any resolution to be adopted in future, and it is even more true in respect of resolutions that would innovate and introduce substantial changes in the existing regime. As for Iraq itself, it has been cooperating for several years with the United Nations and the Disarmament Commission. This cooperation, which must be duly noted and recognized, must continue with a View to resolving the remaining pending problems, because its contribution is indispensable.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“Indeed, legality is indivisible, as is the law. What is at stake is the credibility and effectiveness of the work of this organ, which has the great responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. In this connection, I would mention that the question of no-fly zones should be reviewed. Moreover, and in order to facilitate implementation of those resolutions, every effort should be made to avoid ambiguity, which, far from being constructive, only complicates their implementation on the ground. The Council must therefore consider the possibility of making the necessary clarifications to certain resolutions - such as resolution 1284 (1999) - because, failing that, there is a danger of the resolutions' simply remaining a dead letter.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“Thirdly, I turn to the question of implementation of Security Council resolutions. The Council's resolutions on Iraq provide a legal framework and define Iraq's obligations, in particular in the area of disarmament. They also reflect the Council's commitment to modifying the sanctions regime on Iraq-in other words, to easing the sanctions and lifting them completely, once and for all, depending on Iraq's cooperation in discharging its obligations. Those resolutions must be implemented in good faith by all parties. The principle of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States - one of the cardinal principles of the Charter, which can be found throughout the Council's resolutions on Iraq - must be respected by all, including members of the Council, as the Council's resolutions are the collective expression of its will.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“But how can one possibly even think of economic recovery in the country without direct foreign investment, particularly in the key oil sector, without a cash component for that same sector, without service activities, without any real lifting of the restrictions on air transport, without financial resources - enough for Iraq to pay its arrears to the various international organizations - and the list goes on. The Security Council should accept and approve such steps, because otherwise, the humanitarian tragedy of the Iraqi people, which has been playing out for so many years now, will simply continue to be a blot on our conscience. Tunisia will continue to work daily in the Security Council, as it has consistently done, with a view to improving, before it is too late, the situation of the Iraqi people, who are in such distress.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“Because of the many different sanctions imposed on the country - indeed, the most extensive and the harshest ever imposed by the United Nations on a country - Iraq's economy is devastated, its society is crumbling, and the humanitarian situation of the Iraqi people is on the brink of utter collapse and a source of serious concern, according to international humanitarian organizations. Last week, the London Economist wrote that this country of 22 million people, with its great civilization, has been reduced to the level of a Stone Age society. Despite its positive contribution, the oil-for-food programme - a temporary and limited measure - cannot stand in for a genuine recovery of the Iraqi economy, which is the only way of providing an appropriate response to the urgent and immense needs of an entire population.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“Indeed, they have a potential impact on one another, whether it be disarmament, the humanitarian situation in Iraq, or other humanitarian issues such as Kuwaiti nationals and nationals of other countries, or Kuwaiti property. The status of those issues, and the continuing quest to attain the objectives that have been set in those areas, must be viewed in relation to the achievement of the Council's goals in the region - that is, security and stability for all. Secondly, I turn to the humanitarian situation in Iraq.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“Mr. Mejdoub (Tunisia) (spoke in French): Mr. President, we would like to thank you and Ambassador Sergey Lavrov of the Russian Federation for having suggested this public debate, which has provided the Security Council with an opportunity to assess the progress made towards achieving its goals in the Gulf region and the Middle East, and to visualize clearly the next step. My delegation would like to make its contribution to the debate with the following thoughts. I turn first to the general guidelines for the Security Council. The Council must take a comprehensive approach to the question of Iraq. As we know, there are many varied aspects to this question, but they are not unrelated.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“This will ultimately prove to Kosovars of all ethnicities that it is up to them and them alone to create the conditions to guarantee lasting reconciliation. In conclusion, I wish to pay a ringing tribute to Mr. Hans Haekkerup for his commitment to the mission with which he has been entrusted. His outstanding leadership of UNMIK and his sense of restraint have made him a respected interlocutor of all Kosovo communities. My delegation also wishes to congratulate the Commander of KF OR and all the men and women who serve under him, as well as the civilian police elements of UNMIK, for their selflessness and devotion to the cause of peace.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“Just as that city embodies that rift, and the paranoia and even distrust of what the international community is undertaking for Kosovo, so must the international partners in Kosovo maintain their efforts rapidly to re- establish trust between the main communities of the city and encourage interaction between them in the various spheres of social life. The international programmes for the economic recovery of that iconic city can be seen as a tool for consolidating the interdependence of the two communities. The experiment begun in that context by the European Union has proven effective and should be stepped up. It has the merit of helping ethnic divisions to be healed through co-existence, which in turn will become a condition for the stability and prosperity of all ethnic groups.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“Financial means are necessary for justice and the police system to continue to contribute to allaying fears and establishing security for all. It is essential that the question of the return of the refugees and displaced persons be handled rapidly, preferably before the forthcoming elections. The same applies to persons who have disappeared or are in detention. Finding solutions to the humanitarian aspects of the question will promote reconciliation among the various communities in Kosovo. The situation in Mitrovica demonstrates the breadth and depth of the gulf between the Albanian- speaking and Kosovo-Serb communities.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“Remaining on the sidelines will certainly not make it any easier for that community to assert its concerns about security and other issues. The promulgation of the Constitutional Framework for Provisional Self-Government and the decision to hold elections throughout Kosovo on 17 November are two important stages that must be supported by all the parties concerned. We are gratified that President Kostunica has launched a pressing appeal to the Kosovo Serb community in Kosovo, calling on them to commit to the electoral process. We are convinced that it is only by supporting this process that the Serb community in Kosovo can assert its views and concerns and find its place in society. The establishment of Pillar I by the Special Representative is an additional guarantee promoting justice and an end to impunity.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“Tunisia feels the time has come for the Kosovar parties themselves to undertake a direct and responsible dialogue on the many issues of contention that they raised in their meetings with the Security Council mission to the region. In this context it must be made quite clear that resolution 1244 (1999) is not negotiable, for it constitutes the international guarantee for a durable peace in Kosovo and among all Kosovars. The recommendations in the mission's report are also unanimous messages that the Council is sending to all the parties concerned. The political process in Kosovo must indeed proceed in conformity with resolution 1244 (1999), and all the parties, in particular the Kosovo Serbs, must take an active part.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“In this context we are gratified that the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) has focused its activities in the field and among all the parties concerned on the basic prerequisite of coexistence among the various communities and has kept them closely channelled within the framework of resolution 1244 (1999). With the help and support of the Kosovo Force (KFOR) and the civilian police unit, UNMIK has achieved significant success in the implementation of its mandate. The operation's present critical phase requires stronger political and financial support for UNMIK so that it can be sure of providing the follow-up to and implementation of resolution 1244 (1999), which in the opinion of my delegation remains the perfect instrument for the resolution of the Kosovo question.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“The Tunisian delegation feels that there is no alternative in that country to tolerance and cohabitation. It goes without saying that establishing lasting confidence-building measures among the various communities is the foundation of a future multi-ethnic Kosovo. There are of course a number of both structural and circumstantial reasons that underlie the breach of trust and continue to fuel mistrust and mutual rejection. This, in my delegation's opinion, is a predicament to which an urgent remedy must be found, because any settlement of this question basically depends on the support by the parties of a shared vision of a common future.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“The meetings of the mission with President Putin and President Kostunica were of particular importance because they enabled members of the Council to hold a fruitful exchange of views on the requirements of the particularly sensitive phase through which the entire subregion is currently passing. The meetings the mission held with the various Kosovar communities enabled those groups to express their concerns. They also enabled the Council members to convey to them a clear message to the effect that multi-ethnicity is a sine qua non for lasting peace, not only in Kosovo but in the entire subregion. At this stage of my statement I would like to thank Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, the Under-Secretary- General, for the excellent analysis that he has just presented to the Council on the report of the Secretary- General on Kosovo.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“Mr. Mejdoub (Tunisia) (spoke in French): Allow me, Sir, first of all, to congratulate you once again for the manner in which you led the Council mission to Kosovo and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to follow up on and assess development in the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). From the outset, I would like to say that this mission, like all those the Council has taken to the field, was a complete success because it was able to observe first hand the level of commitment of the various parties with regard to resolution 1244 (1999) and also of obstacles perceived by the parties in the implementation of the relevant provisions of the resolution.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“My delegation supports the recommendation, set out in paragraph 53 of the report of the Secretary- General, that the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina be extended for a 12-month period.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“Its role is all the more important because it is proving to be an example of the success of the multi- ethnic model advocated in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Fourthly, my delegation pays tribute to United Nations agencies for their contribution to reconstruction efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We particularly welcome the assistance provided by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to refugees and displaced persons upon their return. The United Nations Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization too is playing an important part and deserves our support. Here, we welcome its expert endeavours to build dialogue and cooperation among religious communities. We also welcome the plan of action for children formulated by the Bosnian State in cooperation with the United Nations Children's Fund.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“It is essential that the justice system be independent, impartial and non- discriminatory vis-a-vis the entire population of Bosnia. Defendants must enjoy legal guarantees during trial, but must also believe that the decisions of the judges are fair. We believe that once trust is established, it will be easier to attain coexistence among all the ethnic communities of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Here, we welcome the plan to establish a court police service, to include mechanisms for the protection of judges and witnesses. That would definitely have a positive impact on judicial independence. We wish, thirdly, to hail the activities of the State Border Service. That service has a weighty responsibility in all areas related to waging the battle against drug trafficking, smuggling and illegal migration.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“All political, partisan or ethnic considerations that would impede the reform and the restructuring ofthis sector must be eliminated. Further, the participation of ethnic minorities in local police forces should be increased. In that connection, we welcome the campaigns to increase public awareness of the rules of conduct that should govern relations between citizens and police officers. We support UNMIBH's decision to severely punish ethnic crimes. Such crimes pose a genuine threat to the establishment of a multi-ethnic society in Bosnia, and they undermine the international community's efforts to bring about lasting inter-ethnic reconciliation. Secondly, my delegation supports UNMIBH's judicial reform efforts.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“It is essential that, whatever the recommended exit strategy may be, it take into consideration the situation in the Balkans as a whole and the capacity of Bosnian society for self- government. Allow me to make a few comments on questions which, in our opinion, are particularly important to ensuring stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina. First, while welcoming the encouraging results achieved in the areas of police reform and restructuring, particularly the formation of a police force in accordance with international standards of personal integrity and professional competence, as well as the streamlining of its staff, organization and resources, we must emphasize that the operation's success remains largely dependent on a comprehensive vision of police action.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“However, despite success in various areas, which has provided a basis for effective, democratic and multi-ethnic institutions, we believe that the road to the full implementation of a lasting peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina remains long and requires the firm commitment and resolve of the international community to deal with all of the obstacles and to support the inhabitants of the country in their efforts to build a new Bosnian society. Furthermore, we believe that any premature disengagement that is not based on an objective assessment of risks could lead to the collapse of the entire structure. We cannot afford a failure of this magnitude in Bosnia and Herzegovina after such a long commitment that has lasted for six years.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“Mr. Mejdoub (Tunisia) (spoke in French): I would like to start by thanking Mr. J acques-Paul Klein, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his brilliant briefing on the United Nations Mission on Bosnia and Herzegovina. This briefing is a timely complement to the Secretary-General's report on recent developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Tunisia notes with satisfaction the positive development of the situation as a whole, and we particularly welcome the significant improvement in security conditions, thanks particularly to ethnic reconciliation among the Bosnian communities.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“Sixthly, with regard to the recommendations on the imposition of a possible embargo on the chemical substance used in the manufacture of narcotics, we believe that it is important to impose strict controls so as to prevent the production and sale of illicit drugs coming from Afghanistan. Finally, we believe that sufficient time must be taken to carefully examine the report and assess the impact of the recommendations made by the Committee of Experts so that the most appropriate decision can be taken regarding the establishment of a mechanism to ensure that Security Council sanctions are implemented.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“Fifthly, with regard to the conclusions of the Committee on the implementation of the arms embargo, as well as annex I of the report, which contains a list of arms control measures to be considered by the Office for Sanctions Monitoring and Coordination, my delegation would like to recall that certain issues relating to small arms raised by the members of the Committee are still being considered by States Members of the General Assembly. It would therefore be useful to pay close attention to the United Nations conference on the illicit trade in small arms due to take place in July. In the view of my delegation, we would be well advised to await the conclusions of that conference.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“That is an interesting recommendation, but there are practical difficulties involved. We believe that setting up such a mechanism will depend to a considerable extent on the cooperation of Afghanistan's neighbours, who will have to demonstrate their support for the Office. In this regard, we believe that it will therefore be necessary to discuss with the countries concerned all the modalities involved and to gather their opinions on establishing the mechanism so as to ensure its success at the practical level. We truly need their cooperation and support.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“Thirdly, it is important to stress the fact that the countries visited by the Committee of Experts showed their commitment to cooperating and to accepting the assistance of the international community. They made it very clear that they would implement the provisions of Security Council resolutions using their own border control services. That leads me to my fourth point, regarding the recommendations of the Committee on the establishment of a United Nations Office for Sanctions Monitoring and Coordination-Afghanistan. The Office- which, according to the Committee's recommendations, would have headquarters in Vienna - would benefit from the support of Sanctions Enforcement Support Teams working alongside the border control services in the States neighbouring Afghanistan.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“First of all, My delegation welcomes the commitment of the countries in the region to abide by the provisions of resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1333 (2000) and to seek a political resolution of the conflict in Afghanistan. Secondly, we share the opinion of the experts that sanctions, the search for a political solution and humanitarian and economic initiatives must be seen as a package of elements in an integrated strategy aimed at the achievement of a representative Government in Afghanistan. Assistance may be necessary for those among Afghanistan's neighbours that need concrete support in order to strengthen and develop their monitoring mechanisms.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“Mr. Mejdoub (Tunisia) (spoke in French): I should like first of all to thank Ambassador Alfonso Valdivieso, our colleague and the Chairman of the Security Council sanctions Committee on Afghanistan, and, through him, Ambassador Haile Menkerios, the Chairman of the Committee of Experts, as well as all of his colleagues, for the report that has just been introduced. It is a comprehensive and exhaustive document. The detailed supplementary information that it contains, compiled from different sources, shows the firm commitment of the experts to provide us with a complete picture of the situation on the ground so that we can draw appropriate conclusions and take the necessary decisions. I should like to make several comments and share some thoughts about the conclusions and recommendations contained in the report.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“In the light of that grave event, we reaffirm the need for all parties to respect the principles of neutrality and impartiality in the provision of humanitarian assistance. We recall that it is the responsibility of all parties to ensure the safety and security of United Nations and associated personnel.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317 (2001) · source
“In that context, we expect the withdrawal of foreign forces from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to be swift, complete and final. Any new initiative by the parties to that end would certainly be welcome. While there has been progress in the implementation of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement and of Security Council resolutions, a heinous crime has disrupted that progress: last week's murder, at Bunia, Orientale Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, of six members of the staff of the International Committee of the Red Cross - four Congolese, one Colombian and one Swiss - who gave their lives in the cause of peace. Last Friday, the President of the Security Council, on behalf of the members of the Council, condemned that heinous and cowardly crime.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317 (2001) · source
“We have also heard high-level representatives from Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda explain the views of their respective Governments. Indeed, the aim of today's meeting is to enable the States named in the report to provide the clarifications they deem appropriate or useful with respect to what is very serious information. Today's meeting and the talks the Security Council mission will have in the region will enable more in-depth discussion of Council follow-up to this matter in the light of additional information from the Panel of Experts and of its assessment of the situation. In our view, the report should encourage the parties to genuinely implement Council resolutions and to take concrete steps to advance the peace process.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317 (2001) · source
“The people of Congo, who desire a better future, are counting on the support of the international community to end the war and the pillage of its resources, and to restore peace, security and stability to the region. The conclusions and recommendations of the Panel of Experts are of great importance and could have significant consequences for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for the region and for the Security Council's efforts with respect to the situation in the region. They therefore merit our careful consideration and frank and constructive dialogue with the parties concerned. We have heard the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo express his Government's satisfaction with the report and describe the expectations of the Congolese Government.”
2001-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4317 (2001) · source