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“We trust that that initiative will be endorsed and that it will be implemented in a manner that will allow the future structure to be effective, meaningful and capable of delivering on the objectives set forth and of avoiding overlap and duplication. Secondly, we believe that we cannot emphasize enough the key role played by regional and subregional organizations in peacebuilding. The mix of assets that regional and subregional organizations possess - targeted expertise, local knowledge and, in many cases, more accessible capabilities - make those organizations partners of choice for the United Nations, including with respect to post-conflict peacebuilding. In the Council and elsewhere, Romania has constantly promoted cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“In this context, "integrated" efforts refers to the need for coordinated responses from the full spectrum of players involved: local ownership, the United Nations and its specialized bodies and agencies, the international financial institutions and regional organizations, as well as bilateral donors and troop-contributing countries. The Security Council needs comprehensive and strategic advice on the measures to take in order to ensure the effective transition from peacekeeping and peace support to sustainable peace and development, so that it is in a position to perform its full roll with regard to a conflict. In this respect, we welcome the Secretary-General's proposal on the establishment of a Peacebuilding Commission.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“At the same time, challenges and threats to peace, security and stability are multiplying, stemming from a range of non-conventional sources, whether related to frail States, severe poverty, organized crime, terrorism or other factors. Under such circumstances, post-conflict peacebuilding is clearly an immense task, to be shared by actors at the national level and - indispensably - the international community. On this topic, there are three points that I would like to emphasize - and I must admit here that it would have been difficult to find many others, given the excellent and extremely thorough background paper prepared by the Danish presidency. First, Romania advocates strong and - as much as possible - integrated peacebuilding efforts from the early post-conflict stages.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“Madam President, I would like first to state our satisfaction at seeing the personal involvement of the Foreign Minister in steering this important meeting initiated by Denmark. My delegation welcomes the earlier participation of the Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Louise Frechette, and the statements made by World Bank President Mr. James Wolfensohn; the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand, Mr. Phil Goff; and the State Secretary of Switzerland, Mr. Michael Ambuhl. Romania fully associates itself with the statement to be made shortly by Ambassador Hoscheit of Luxembourg on behalf of the European Union, and I will therefore speak more briefly. We are witnessing a growing perception that traditional conflicts are on a downward trend in the world.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“The mandate crafted for UNOTIL - that of a new mission with a predominantly political and civilian dimension, retaining, as the same time, a reasonable presence in terms of military advisers - is adequately fine-tuned to address those requirements and expectations. I would like to make a final comment about Romania's position regarding efforts to bring an end to impunity in relation to serious human rights violations of 1999. We have welcomed the establishment of the Secretary-General's Commission of Experts, as well as the agreement reached between the Governments of Timor-Leste and Indonesia on the setting up of a Truth and Friendship Commission. The two measures have the potential to make a difference within the overall effort to put an end to impunity. We encourage coordination between the two Commissions.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“We are also encouraged by the continuous improvement of cooperation between Timor-Leste and Indonesia, which, it is hoped, will bring about further progress in the resolution of outstanding issues, including the completion of the land border delineation. At the same time, we concur with the evidence presented in the Secretary-General report about the remaining challenges. We do not wish to elaborate unnecessarily on them, other than to re-emphasize the need for continued international and bilateral assistance to Timor-Leste, with the goal of its achieving full self-reliance. The United Nations has a central role to play within that framework.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“Romania deems it a sound balancing act between, on the one hand, the need to acknowledge the completion of the mandate and fulfilment of the purposes of a successful United Nations peacekeeping operation and, on the other, the requirement of continued United Nations support to prevent precious post-conflict achievements from falling victim to persistent challenges. We thus noted with satisfaction the indications in the report of significant progress in terms of stability, development and the strengthening of democracy and State institutions in Timor-Leste. Those are, to a large extent, attributable to the work accomplished by UNMISET.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“I would like to start by joining previous speakers in expressing appreciation for the Secretary-General's latest report on the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET). I would also like to commend Mr. Annabi for his briefing, which once again illustrated UNMISET's good performance in discharging its mandate. I shall be very brief. Romania, as an acceding country, aligns itself fully with the statement to be made shortly by Ambassador Hoscheit on behalf of the European Union. Regarding the United Nations Office in Timor- Leste (UNOTIL) - the follow-on special political mission in Timor-Leste - Romania upholds the approach reflected in resolution 1599 (2005).”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“Like my Greek colleague, we also hold it manifest that, by deciding to refer the case of reported crimes in Darfur to the ICC, the Security Council enhances its conflict prevention and resolution capabilities. There are two things I consider it important to recall tonight. The first is the debt we owe to the Cassese Commission for making it possible for us to reach this point. The second is that upholding the ICC as we have, by adopting resolution 1593 (2005), will be to no avail unless we remain supportive of the Court as it exercises its prerogatives upon our referral.”
2005-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5158 (2005) · source
“Romania deems the adoption of resolution 1593 (2005) at the very end - indeed, at the last minute - of a thoroughly successful Brazilian presidency for the month as a stand against impunity; as an expression of confidence in the ICC's ability effectively to handle complex cases like that which the Council has today referred to it; and as proof that our common resolve to bring an end to impunity in the Sudan and Darfur has ultimately proved stronger than the differences members might have. At the end of the day, what the Council said today is that there is no way, in our times, that anyone, anywhere in the world, can get away without just retribution for the commission of serious crimes.”
2005-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5158 (2005) · source
“I will be brief, not only because we are nearing exhaustion and the hour is late, but also because I feel there is little to add to a vote that speaks for itself in terms of the Council's ability to come together and find solutions to the most intricate matters submitted for its consideration - solutions that are in harmony with our peoples' expectations of a fairer, and hence safer, world at the dawn of the twenty-first century.”
2005-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5158 (2005) · source
“Therefore the Romanian delegation welcomes the approach advanced by the Brazilian delegation in the non-paper prepared for this meeting. We should indeed seek to increase the overall effectiveness of peace and security resources directed to Africa, and that implies a holistic approach. As another African proverb says, "It is not possible for one foot to create a footpath".”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“The thematic debate initiated by the Romanian presidency of the Council in July 2004 provided the opportunity to shed more light on the specific African experience in cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations in post-conflict stabilization. We intend to follow on this theme on the occasion of our second Council presidency, in October this year. Against this backdrop, Romania took note with special interest of the pragmatic recommendations made by the Secretary-General in his report "In larger freedom" (A/59/2005). We stand ready to work with Council members, as well as with other Members of the Organization, to put those proposals into a decisional framework forged by consensus. Finally, it is clear that there is a risk that the impact of each of these instruments, if taken separately, will remain weak.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“Sudan is the latest case in point reflecting participation of the regional organizations - the African Union and other regional organizations, in particular the European Union - as well as the cooperation with the United Nations. As an elected member of the Council, Romania has been a strong advocate of the comprehensive approach of the multifaceted Sudan dossier. We welcome developments within the African Union to enhance its capacities for crisis management and to strengthen coordination with the United Nations, with subregional organizations and with non- African partners, such as the European Union and the G-8. African ownership and international partnership could be the synergetic platform for making the most of the investment directed to peace and security in Africa.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“Meanwhile, Romania considers that value could be added to the Council's decision-making on African issues by increased use of the capacities provided by the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General for Special Assignments in Africa, the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Africa, or the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa. Conflicts in Africa cannot be resolved without taking their regional dimension fully into account. Both preventive measures and effective conflict management must be designed and implemented through active cooperation with and support from regional and subregional organizations. The Economic Community of West African States, mainly through its involvement in Liberia and Sierra Leone, has generated notable success stories.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“What such missions accomplish on the ground with regard to conflict prevention, conflict management and conflict resolution is one of the most critical questions that should be addressed in their preparation. Thirdly, my delegation would like to point to a specific internal tool of the Security Council with great potential to consolidate our in-depth tackling of critical African matters: the Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa. We hope that the Council will soon adopt the Group's programme for the year, based on the draft presented by our colleagues from Benin, who are currently chairing the Group. We have every confidence that they will be able to boost the Group back into action.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“The need for complementarity between peacekeeping and some specific tools provided by the United Nations Charter is manifest. As a more recent example, the Security Council has supported the appointment by the Secretary-General of a Special Envoy for Ethiopia and Eritrea, who is thus multitasked. Secondly, more than in other areas, the Security Council's missions to Africa have been a clear demonstration of continuing interest in and engagement with solving crises and conflicts on the continent. The Council intends to organize several missions to Africa this year. They should carry a powerful message that the Council remains focused on African issues.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“Romania, which contributes troops and police personnel to a number of United Nations missions in Africa - including the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, ONUB, UNOCI and the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea - supports that approach as a practical way of making peacekeeping successful in Africa. On the other hand, as the missions in Cote d'Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have shown, repeated adjustments of both mandate and strength have been necessary to increase their efficacy. What we have here is the capacity of the Council to adapt and to respond to developments on the ground. It is no less true that a better prediction of needs from the inception stage would help the missions to reach their objectives more rapidly.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“The surge in peacekeeping activities in Africa continued in 2004, with the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) and the United Nations Operation in Burundi (UNOB), and in 2005, with the United Nations Mission in the Sudan as the latest addition. The concentration in Africa of the bulk of the peacekeeping troops deployed today in the world is proof that the continent has become the destination of choice for that crucial kind of United Nations involvement in maintaining peace and security around the globe. The Council has authorized more multidimensional mandates for United Nations operations, with a three-fold component: civilian, military and civilian police.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“Romania has brought its share to this endeavour as an elected member of the Security Council and also in the light of its good bilateral relationship with many African States, founded, among other things, on a strong human component, given the fact that thousands of Africans have studied throughout the years at Romanian universities. In the "tool box" with which African issues have been dealt with by the Council, the instruments available have increased in number and diversified qualitatively. Some in particular have generated a capital of lessons learned with regard to increasing the effectiveness of the political and diplomatic energy invested in conflict prevention, conflict management and post-conflict reconstruction on the continent. First, Africa is the main host of United Nations peacekeeping operations - presently eight in number.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“The insidious presence of weapons illegally trafficked in many parts of Africa, such as in the two areas just mentioned or in the Horn of Africa, has become both a symbol and an instrument of power, frequently filling the void left by collapsed State structures and institutions. On the other hand, in our global world, the critical mass of conflict situations accumulated in Africa carries with it serious perils for international peace and security. Faced with an extensive African conflict agenda, the Security Council has not failed to react and to act. The Council has thus generated a massive investment, in political and material terms, by the international community in Africa, as well as for the sake of international peace and security.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“Mainly since the end of the cold war, what has come out of Africa has continually put the continent in a new and complex light from the standpoint of the Council. The existence of failed or failing States, and of ethnic and religious strife linked to disputes over land and water sharing and nurtured by extreme poverty, have all led to internal decay and the erosion of social fabric. As an African proverb says, "The drums of war are the drums of starvation". A large array of transborder issues have further complicated the African conflict matrix. Armed groups easily trespass across borders in West Africa or in the Great Lakes region as sui generis mercenary armies.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“As Romania aligns itself with the statement to be made shortly by the Permanent Representative of Luxembourg on behalf of the European Union, I would like here to make only a few specific comments. We welcome the decision of the Brazilian presidency to convene a wrap-up meeting as a modality for assessing the work of the Security Council for this month, keeping the focus on a matter of primary importance. Indeed, the programme of work for this month has epitomized the African dimension in the Security Council's discharge of its responsibility for preserving international peace and security. Almost 2,000 years ago, the Roman savant Pliny the Elder wrote that "There is always something new out of Africa".”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“But what is needed is the will of the parties to work together in a spirit of good faith to attain the shared objective of preserving the stability and the development prospects of Cote d'Ivoire in the common interest of the subregion and the entire African continent.”
2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source
“We would like to see United Nations forces effectively carry out their mandated tasks, including those recently defined in resolution 1584 (2005). In that context, we are prepared to lend support to the strengthening of UNOCI in line with the Secretary- General's proposals. In any event, we believe that analysing its overall mandate could be extremely useful for a better understanding of the Operation's limitations and of the possibilities for strengthening its operational capabilities. In conclusion, I would stress that on numerous occasions the Security Council, through its resolutions and statements, has firmly and clearly communicated its message concerning Cote d'Ivoire. Through President Mbeki, the African Union has shouldered the task of bridging the confidence gap between the two parties and of relaunching the peace process.”
2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source
“The widespread culture of impunity promotes the persistence of a generalized climate of intolerance and Violence, which is also fuelled by the propaganda of hatred. But again, efforts to get the situation under control are proving insufficient. I wish now to comment on the matter of elections and on the role of UNOCI. The timetable for the elections seems to be in jeopardy in the light of the current political tension. It is critical that the parties deal with major pending political problems before the elections are held. In our View, the possibility of an enhanced United Nations role in the electoral process should be considered in the light of future developments on the ground. UNOCI will then continue to play an important role in these extremely complex circumstances, which pose numerous challenges.”
2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source
“The Government is not yet functional, and parallel state structures have been put in place in the north of the country. Crime is on the rise, and the lack of trust among the parties is more marked than ever. The message of the mobilization of militia-type groups is entirely incompatible with the spirit of the peace process. We cannot tolerate any attacks on United Nations personnel or on civilians. All those who fuel violence and block the implementation of the peace agreements must bear responsibility. In our view, now is the time for firmer action in that regard, including action by the Security Council. We were surprised to learn that the perpetrators of the attacks in Logouale', who were arrested by UNOCI and handed over to the Ivorian authorities, were released the next day.”
2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source
“I wish here to reaffirm our appreciation and support for the involvement of the African Union (AU) in addressing the crisis in Cote d'Ivoire. We are deeply convinced of the value added by African management of problems of this nature. We have come a long way from the Linas- Marcoussis Agreement to the present peace plan. But on the ground the signs are increasingly discouraging. It should now be clear that this process is the only alternative to a return to violence, which would have incalculable consequences for the unity and the future of Cote d'Ivoire and for the stability of the entire subregion. Under the initial plan we would already be completing the disarmament phase. But uncertainty remains even about the date for that phase to begin.”
2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source
“We highly appreciate the personal commitment of President Mbeki, as well as his energy and perseverance in carrying out the difficult task entrusted to him by the African Union (AU). We have every confidence in his capacity to contribute to the resolution of the situation, and we are prepared to support him in his future efforts in that regard. We must vigorously continue our common search for a political solution to the crisis. We hope that, at the 3 April Pretoria meeting, all the key C6te d'Ivoire actors will show that they fully understand the gravity of the situation and the urgency of working towards a compromise political solution in the framework of the peace plan laid down by President Mbeki.”
2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source
“Mr. Motoc (Romania) (spoke in French): Permit me at the outset to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this important meeting today. We hope that it will be able to sound the alarm on the major risks posed by the political crisis persisting in Cote d'Ivoire. I would also like to thank Mr. Doss for having introduced the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) (S/2005/186) and to congratulate him on his outstanding efforts as Interim Special Representative of the Secretary-General in recent months. I should like to warmly welcome Mr. Aziz Pahad, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of South Africa. The members of the Security Council and the Members of the United Nations in general have been eagerly awaiting news concerning the mediation efforts of President Mbeki.”
2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source
“We welcome in particular the fact that the European Force (EUFOR) has an explicit mandate to provide support in the fight against organized crime, which is an important aspect in stabilizing the region. Moreover, EUFOR's assistance to the efforts of the European Union's Police Mission in that regard is of particular relevance and value.”
2005-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5147 (2005) · source
“We therefore join others in calling upon the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and especially those of Republika Srpska, to cooperate fully with the ICTY. All the international organizations that that country aspires to join are very firm and unequivocal in their position that there will be no compromises on that issue. We take note of the reasons for cautious optimism in that regard that have been reported today by Lord Ashdown, and we encourage the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to continue along that path and deliver on their cooperation with the ICTY. Finally, we are pleased with the smooth and seamless transition to the European Union-led peacekeeping force, to which Romania contributes troops and military aircraft.”
2005-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5147 (2005) · source
“At the same time, those results could not have been achieved without the commitment of the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I welcome the participation of Mr. Barisa Colak, Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, at today's meeting, as well as the statement he has made. Romania hopes that Bosnia and Herzegovina will make progress this year in its top goals, namely, joining NATO's Partnership for Peace and launching negotiations with the European Union on a stabilization and association agreement. Cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) remains the essential precondition to Bosnia and Herzegovina's progress down the path towards European and Euro-Atlantic integration.”
2005-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5147 (2005) · source
“I will keep my comments short, since we fully associate ourselves with the statement that Ambassador Hoscheit of Luxembourg will make shortly on behalf of the European Union. First, I would once again like to congratulate the High Representative for his inspiring and thorough work in Bosnia and Herzegovina. As usual, his report is upbeat about the country's progress, especially in core areas such as defence and economic reform. Lord Ashdown's results there and the course that he is charting are exemplary in proving one of Romania's cherished and long-standing beliefs, namely, that the prospects for European and Euro-Atlantic integration are fundamental to the re-launching and durability of the recovery in the Western Balkans.”
2005-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5147 (2005) · source
“Along those lines, I would like to kindly ask for Mr. Rupel's views on two issues. First, I would ask if he would elaborate on the objectives of the OSCE chairmanship regarding further steps in the settlement of frozen conflicts. Also, at this point, how does he assess the potential of the relationship between the United Nations and the OSCE in dealing with protracted, frozen conflicts, and also in terms of conflict prevention? Secondly, perhaps he could further elaborate on the OSCE chairmanship's approach to the Transdiestrian conflict in the Republic of Moldova?”
2005-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5134 (2005) · source
“I am sure that the "glass is half full" approach would suggest that it is at least good that those people are no longer fighting each other. However, the "glass is half empty" view shows that those situations confront the international community with constantly growing threats. Those areas that are outside international writ and settlement are strong impediments to the development of the countries and regions to which they belong and often tend to become hotbeds of organized crime, illegal trafficking, smuggling, proliferation and, not least, terrorism. Romania believes that the United Nations and its Security Council, which has primary responsibility under the United Nations Charter for maintaining international security, and organizations such as the OSCE can and should do more to advance the settlement of such situations.”
2005-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5134 (2005) · source
“Rupel, from this particular perspective of our bilateral relations, a very successful term as Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Two months into that mandate, we can already see an energetic and ambitious frontal approach to the most pressing matters on the organization's agenda. Romania is particularly pleased with the attention paid to the Kosovo issue, which is a challenge for the western Balkans and for the whole of Europe in the coming period. Mr. Rupel raised some insightful points today, which also will remain the focus of our attention throughout 2005. One of those points refers to the degree of effectiveness of the multilateral handling of so-called frozen conflicts. Those protracted conflict situations are terrible problems for the regions in which they linger.”
2005-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5134 (2005) · source
“Allow me, at the outset, Sir, to congratulate you very warmly on your assumption of the presidency of the Council. I wish you every success in that capacity, and I am confident that you will indeed be successful. I pledge my delegation's full cooperation in that regard. I would like to voice a very special word of appreciation with regard to the excellent performance of Ambassador Adechi and his team during Benin's presidency in the month of February. Turning to our business for today, I have a short comment to make and two questions to pose. I would like first to congratulate Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel on his very insightful and straightforward statement. Slovenia is one of Romania's valued partners in NATO, in the European Union and in regional affairs, and I would like to wish Mr.”
2005-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5134 (2005) · source
“We therefore welcome the Secretary- General's appeal to fund a regional humanitarian response, with special emphasis on sensitive border areas affected by conflict and on their major problems: the recruitment of child soldiers, widespread instances of rape, illicit trafficking in drugs and weapons, and banditry. With general elections planned in Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire, and presidential elections in Guinea- Bissau, 2005 is an electoral year for West Africa. These are opportunities for the whole region to set a steady course towards political stability, national reconciliation and economic growth.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“Secondly, we welcome the decision of the ECOWAS member States to convert the moratorium on small arms and lights weapons into a legally binding instrument, and we encourage them also to consider the setting up of a regional register of small arms and light weapons. Thirdly, the implementation of sanctions regimes should be conceived in the same regional logic. A "naming and shaming" list could also be a powerful tool in achieving compliance with arms embargoes and the ECOWAS moratorium. Fourthly, in many areas of West Africa the humanitarian situation remains a great concern, with considerable potential to affect the stability of the entire subregion.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“The donor community and such international institutions as the World Bank should also step up their efforts to help national authorities and regional actors in that direction. Finally, I would like to make four brief comments building upon the specific recommendations that the Secretary-General made. First, the reform of the security sector in West African countries, as well as improved relations between civil and military structures, are vital conditions in order to achieve stability in the subregion. There will be no lasting peace so long as State policies can be dictated at gunpoint.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“Thirdly, cross-border problems, such as illicit trafficking in arms, the illicit exploitation of natural resources, and the phenomena of child soldiers and mercenaries cannot be truly dealt with in the absence of viable prerequisites for development. The United Nations achievements are more than a function of security gains. The importance of a successful reintegration phase in the context of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes, as well as the creation of adequate job opportunities for young people, including ex-combatants, cannot be overstated as critical steps towards stable and peaceful societies. We still need to figure out better ways to articulate a meaningful cooperation between the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council with respect to post-conflict situations.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“International and regional efforts must certainly be backed by fundamental political changes at the national level in areas such as participatory decision- making, transparent and accountable governance and administration, and fighting impunity and corruption. Solutions to West African cross-border issues are ultimately a function of the efforts of the regional countries themselves - their leaders and civil societies alike. Efforts aimed at reactivating the Mano River Union could be worthwhile in countering cross-border threats. The Union could also offer new possibilities to tackle the issue of sensitive border areas.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“Secondly, as Romania resolutely advocates closer cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations, we appreciate, in particular, the spearheading role that ECOWAS is playing in West Africa as a relevant and successful partner of the United Nations. ECOWAS is actively involved in the implementation of many of the Security Council's recommendations. We hail in particular the increased cooperation among the United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA), ECOWAS and the European Union, with the goal of developing a regional conflict prevention policy. We trust that the United Nations Office will continue to work towards ensuring the necessary regional coherence in the wide-ranging activities in West Africa.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“We need a long-term process, as the level of commitment should measure up to the profile of the region which is emerging from decades of war and instability. The report of the Secretary-General offers a pragmatic view on steps already taken or still required to tackle the cross-border problems affecting West Africa. Against that backdrop, we would like to make three general points. First, we note with appreciation the trend towards greater coordination within the United Nations system. In that regard, we look forward to the report of the Secretary-General on inter-mission cooperation in West Africa.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“Encouraging news of progress and prospects for peace and development are counterbalanced by chronic and pervasive socio-economic problems and worrisome political developments. We are all alarmed by the recent developments in Togo, and we are fully behind the actions taken by ECOWAS and the African Union. Lingering crises such as the one in Cote d'Ivoire also offer reasons for deep concern, as negative developments in any West African country may easily have a broader impact. West Africa is probably one of the best examples of the need for a comprehensive and harmonized approach to conflict situations. The important investment the international community has made in individual countries could be wasted if the many cross-border problems calling for durable solutions in the larger regional framework are ignored.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting. My delegation is grateful to the Secretary-General for his solid progress report on ways to combat subregional and cross-border problems in West Africa (S/2005/86). We appreciate the presence and the valuable contributions of the Special Adviser to the Executive Secretary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa. Romania associates itself with the statement to be delivered by Ambassador Hoscheit of Luxembourg on behalf of the European Union. As the Secretary-General points out in his report, West Africa still presents a mixed picture.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“As for what needs to follow the standards evaluation, we reiterate our belief that a solution for Kosovo must flow from and be based on the broader European and Euro-Atlantic integration processes. Romania welcomes the recent confirmation of such a policy by the EU Council. Moreover, we believe that the legitimate concerns of countries in the neighbourhood should be duly taken into account.”
2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source
“Romania continues to promote the idea of a Security Council mission to Kosovo in the course of this year. We believe in the importance of such a mission, as it has been more than two years since the last one took place, in December 2002. Although the best moment for such a mission is yet to be determined, the Council needs to take its messages closer to all actors involved. It must also find ways to stimulate cooperation and dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina. In that regard, I am pleased to welcome the comments made today by Mr. Jessen-Petersen and Mr. Covie with regard to prospects for the resumption of direct dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina. We hope that such a dialogue will be a meaningful one this time.”
2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source
“Fear for one's life and security - especially if that fear is ethnically motivated - must be addressed politically and in an urgent manner. That makes it one of the biggest challenges ahead for the political leaders of Kosovo. It will also be a clear and objective test of the implementation of standards. We also call on Serbs living in Kosovo to work with UNMIK and the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government to find ways to end such fears. Dialogue at all levels, between all communities in Kosovo and between Belgrade and Pristina, is crucial at this moment. Romania notes the impediments to dialogue thus far. Nevertheless, we echo the call by the Council of the European Union and the High Representative, Javier Solana, to all communities in Kosovo and to authorities in Belgrade and Pristina to engage in substantial dialogue.”
2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source