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  1. “The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia expects the Security Council to render unanimous support to these constructive efforts in order to implement the plan and programme in their entirety and thus remove the risk of further conflagration and threats to peace and security in the region. We believe that the Security Council will send a clear message to all those who seek to solve problems by resorting to extremism and terrorism that such an approach will not be tolerated and that it will be met with the strong condemnation and resolute actions of the international community. Before concluding, I would just like to say that today's meeting of the Security Council is not the appropriate place to read and respond to newspaper articles, so I will refrain from commenting on the accusations made earlier.”

    2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source

  2. “Those groups will otherwise continue to pose a serious threat to the safety and security of the population and to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Serbia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Furthermore, steps towards a gradual and complete elimination of the ground safety zone would contribute to a comprehensive implementation of the plan and programme of the Governments of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Republic of Serbia for a peaceful solution to the crisis in the ground safety zone and southern Serbia, of which I informed the Security Council at its meeting on 13 February 2001.”

    2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source

  3. “The recent agreement on a ceasefire in the ground safety zone in southern Serbia and the agreement between the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and KFOR on the entry of Yugoslav forces into the part of the zone bordering Macedonia constitute the first positive steps towards overcoming the crisis, which is fraught with serious threats to peace and stability in the region. Although these threats have not yet been removed, the Government of my country considers that conditions have been created for the full implementation of the Security Council's repeated requests to end the violence immediately and to have armed Albanian groups disbanded, disarmed and withdrawn from the ground safety zone.”

    2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source

  4. “This means first and foremost the return to Kosovo and Metohija of all expelled and displaced persons, as well as the exact determination of the bodies for which elections will be held and their competencies - that is, to establish a legal framework. We are very interested in making a contribution to this effort. The Government of my country is resolved to cooperate with all interested parties, in particular KFOR and UNMIK, in addressing all relevant issues. For our part, we have been active in promoting confidence-building measures. The recent adoption of the Amnesty Law is just one example in that context. Let me take this opportunity to draw the Council's attention to the latest developments related to the situation in Kosovo and Metohija.”

    2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source

  5. “The latest dramatic developments have demonstrated that the Yugoslav border in the area of Kosovo and Metohija near Albania and Macedonia continues to be very penetrable and that it is necessary that KFOR and UNMIK take more effective measures to control it. All this has contributed to the deterioration of the situation in and around Kosovo and Metohija and to the impediment of the return of expelled Serbs and other non-Albanians, short of which there can be no multi- ethnic Kosovo and Metohija and no lasting political solution. Regarding Kosovo-wide elections, my Government considers that, prior to holding them, it is necessary to create an appropriate environment.”

    2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source

  6. “It is a fact that no secure environment for all residents of the province has been ensured. Through the adoption of a series of measures and/or the taking of or failure to take actions, the clear provisions of the resolution regarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia have been brought into question. The latest escalation of terrorism by ethnic Albanian extremists, the victims of which are primarily Serbs and other non- Albanians, once again provides ample evidence that extremist Albanian groups have not been demilitarized. Terrorists continue to be recruited and armed. They are active not only in Kosovo and Metohija, but also in southern Serbia, inside and outside the ground safety zone, as well as in neighbouring Macedonia.”

    2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source

  7. “Here I primarily have in mind the establishment of a secure environment for all residents of Kosovo and Metohija, irrespective of their national or religious affiliation; a vigorous suppression of extremism and terrorism; the creation of conditions for the return of expellees and displaced persons; and the taking of effective measures to trace missing and abducted persons in the period since the arrival of the Kosovo Force (KFOR) and UNMIK in this Serbian province. I have to point out that we are still waiting for this to happen and that the present situation in Kosovo and Metohija is unacceptable for my Government. Regrettably, KFOR and UNMIK are far from fulfilling the mandate entrusted to them by the Security Council in its resolution 1244 (1999).”

    2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source

  8. “The position of Yugoslavia regarding the implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) was elaborated in greater detail by Prime Minister Zoran Zizic' in his recent address to the Security Council. Following the democratic changes, the Government of my country has been constructively cooperating with the international community. It is high time that other involved actors interested in a peaceful and political solution directed their efforts towards overcoming the current serious problems in Kosovo and Metohija.”

    2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source

  9. “Contacts and talks at all levels have multiplied, and a possibility has recently been provided for direct communications with representatives of UNMIK in Belgrade. My Government is willing to further develop and improve that cooperation and stands ready to conclude an agreement on the status of UNMIK that would resolve a number of outstanding questions. The Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia is committed to full and consistent implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). It will persist in its quest for peaceful political solutions to all problems in Kosovo and Metohija, The Security Council resolution renders a clear framework and provides for full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.”

    2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source

  10. “I would like to thank Mr. Hans Haekkerup, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), for his very informative statement. I would also like to welcome the latest report of the Secretary- General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. Since Mr. Hans Haekkerup's assumption of the post of Special Representative, a new phase has emerged in the work of the international civil presence in Kosovo and Metohija, the autonomous province of the Yugoslav constituent Republic of Serbia and, it seems, in its relations with the newly elected democratic Government. A process of cooperation has begun.”

    2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source

  11. “The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and its democratically elected Government will continue to call for a peaceful solution. We are convinced that this is in the best interest of the stability of the region and the development of good-neighbourly cooperation. The recent signing of the agreement on the demarcation of the State border between Yugoslavia and Macedonia is a result of the efforts of our two countries to make a contribution towards these goals. We are convinced that the Security Council should support the Macedonian Government in its efforts to defeat the present attempts to destabilize its country, thus contributing to the stability of the entire region.”

    2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4289 (2001) · source

  12. “The tragic events in the village of Tanusevci on one side, and the village of Orahovic on the other side of the Yugoslav-Macedonian border, as well as those that took place recently in the ground safety zone along the administrative boundary of Kosovo and Metohija, confirm in the most apparent way that the demilitarization of Albanian armed groups has not been carried out as provided for by Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). Likewise, the uncontrolled crossing of armed extremist groups and weapons from Kosovo and Metohija to southern Serbia and Macedonia has not been stopped yet. Yugoslavia and Macedonia, as democratic States, are fully entitled to expect the Security Council to address a clear and resolute message to Albanian extremists.”

    2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4289 (2001) · source

  13. “Yugoslavia continues to be consistent in its conviction that the troubles that beset the region can be solved only in a peaceful way, through dialogue and with full respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all States. There is no denying that the responsibility for the security situation in Kosovo and Metohija lies squarely on the Kosovo Force (KFOR) and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), as provided for by Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).”

    2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4289 (2001) · source

  14. “This afternoon, a vehicle of the army of Yugoslavia ran over a landmine activated by a remote-control mechanism and planted by Albanian terrorists on the road near the village of Orahovic in southern Serbia, outside of the ground safety zone. In the explosion, two soldiers were killed instantly, and two officers were gravely wounded. I was informed prior to the beginning of this meeting that one of the officers has succumbed to his wounds and that the other is fighting for his life. It is high time that resolute and concrete measures be taken against Albanian extremism. It is obvious that all these extremist actions are coordinated on a larger scale and that they are a function of greater Albanian goals and objectives.”

    2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4289 (2001) · source

  15. “We consider that the Government of Macedonia is entitled to take all legitimate measures to preserve its territorial integrity and stabilize the situation on its sovereign soil. The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia fully supports the plan of action for resolving the crisis on the border between Macedonia and Yugoslavia which the Macedonian Government adopted on Monday and Foreign Minister Srgjan Kerim outlined in his statement just now. My Government condemns most strongly the latest armed terrorist attacks against the army of Macedonia. It is evident that this is an attempt to provoke a new conflagration in the Balkans in order to achieve political goals by violence. We are faced with the same problems on part of our own territory, on the other side of the Yugoslav-Macedonian border.”

    2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4289 (2001) · source

  16. “The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia is seriously concerned at the escalation of ethnic Albanian terrorism, which has now spread to Macedonia, threatening the security of the broader region. The consistent efforts of the countries of the region and the international community to stabilize conditions and strengthen confidence are being seriously jeopardized. The latest armed attacks committed by ethnic Albanian terrorists in the village of Tanusevci in Macedonia have resulted in the loss of three lives. The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, as a neighbour country, is following with particular attention the developments in Macedonia. We fully support the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Macedonia.”

    2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4289 (2001) · source

  17. “As a signatory and guarantor of the Dayton/Paris Peace Agreement, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia is prepared to render its full support to the democratic process in Bosnia and Herzegovina and, by the same token, to the stabilization of the region of South-East Europe as a whole.”

    2000-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4222 (2000) · source

  18. “The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia is a strong advocate of an open market economy. Economic cooperation with Bosnia and Herzegovina is therefore very high on its agenda. As I already stated, in a few days we are to mark the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Dayton/Paris Peace Agreement. The five years of peace have shown all the advantages of peace over war, conflict and division. The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia calls, therefore, on all sides in Bosnia and Herzegovina to recommit themselves, with new enthusiasm, full openness and dialogue to an efficient implementation, primarily of the civilian part of the Dayton Agreement.”

    2000-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4222 (2000) · source

  19. “This humanitarian, economic and political problem can hardly be solved without support, cooperation and understanding by the international community. Therefore, all existing means and possibilities should be used, and new solutions should be sought, in order to alleviate this problem. Above all, this approach serves the interests of refugees and displaced persons and is aimed at strengthening stability in the region. The question of the economic reconstruction of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the success of the transition process is also very important for the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in View of the complementary and interdependent nature of the economies of the two countries. We are convinced that significant breakthroughs will soon be made in this area as well.”

    2000-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4222 (2000) · source

  20. “We are convinced that normalization of relations among the countries of South-East Europe is a conditio sine qua non for peace, stability and development in the region and the shortest way for all its countries to take their rightful place in the European family of nations. The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia considers that one of the first priorities in the implementation of the Dayton/Paris Agreement is the return of refugees and displaced persons. I emphasize that in View of the fact that the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia is the country that provides shelter to the greatest number of refugees in Europe today. There are currently 286,600 refugees from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 337,000 from Croatia and 269,500 internally displaced persons in Yugoslavia receiving humanitarian aid.”

    2000-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4222 (2000) · source

  21. “I assure you that those links will not be detrimental to the respect of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina and to the establishment of diplomatic relations. We are pleased to note that the general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina were held in a safe environment, without incidents, and that they could be called truly democratic, free and fair. All three constituent peoples in Bosnia and Herzegovina have proved that they are ready to assume responsibility for democratic development, for their own future and for the commitment of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Europe.”

    2000-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4222 (2000) · source

  22. “Various requests or proposals aimed at changing or revising the Agreement are unacceptable for the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. It is therefore very important for the international community to unequivocally support the implementation of the Dayton/Paris Agreement. The victory of democratic forces in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the strengthening of democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina will help strengthen our mutual relations. The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia will also work towards establishing special relations with Republika Srpska, which is in accordance with the Dayton/Paris Agreement. Naturally, as one of the constituent peoples in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Serbs have every right to maintain close links with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.”

    2000-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4222 (2000) · source

  23. “One of our main foreign policy priorities is the normalization of relations with all former Yugoslav republics. We are ready to conclude, as soon as possible, an agreement on the establishment of diplomatic relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina and to demonstrate our commitment to the pursuit of a foreign policy based on peace, good-neighbourliness and constructiveness. I would like to recall that Bosnia and Herzegovina was the first country President Vojislav Kostunica visited upon his election. On 12 October he conducted talks with the members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. I wish to point out that the most important issue at this moment is to secure a consistent and full implementation of the Dayton/Paris Peace Agreement.”

    2000-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4222 (2000) · source

  24. “Following the major democratic changes in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, conditions are being created to View the problems and outstanding issues related to the implementation of the Agreement in a new, democratic way. The President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Vojislav Kostunica, and the new Federal Government pointed out on a number of occasions that they accept the Dayton/Paris Peace Agreement and that they would call for its successful implementation. This Agreement is the only realistic basis on which a sovereign and democratic State in Bosnia and Herzegovina can be built. I would like to stress that the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia has no territorial claims against its neighbours, including Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2000-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4222 (2000) · source

  25. “I would like to thank Under-Secretary- General Guehenno for his briefing on the elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Soon it will be five years since the signing of the Dayton/Paris Peace Agreement, the key document for the maintenance of peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It reflects a delicate balance of the interests of its three peoples and two entities. It is therefore of great importance for its successful implementation and for the preservation of peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina that all signatory parties and guarantors of the Dayton/Paris Agreement respect their obligations. The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia is one of the signatories and guarantors of the Dayton/Paris Peace Agreement.”

    2000-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4222 (2000) · source