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first: 2003-09-30
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“However, we will know that standards have succeeded when Serbs no longer fear for their lives in Kosovo. We recall the document on standards for Kosovo, which states that the future of Kosovo must be one in which all people - regardless of ethnic background, race or religion - are free to live, work and travel without fear, hostility or danger, and where there is tolerance, justice and peace for everyone. That is not yet the case in Kosovo. We are aware that standards have multiple and complex dimensions. There are painful problems related to the economy, the rule of law, corruption, organized crime and so on. Children going to school under military escort, as described in the Secretary- General's report, is not a sign of normalcy, nor is it something that one can durably build upon.”
2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source
“Romania associates itself fully with the statement that will be delivered later by the Ambassador of Luxembourg on behalf of the European Union. The year 2005 is a significant one for Kosovo and the whole region of the Western Balkans. We need stability and security in Kosovo. But above all, we need a tolerant and democratic society there. Dialogue and thorough implementation of standards are essential. We welcome the signs of progress described in the report of the Secretary-General. There are indications of growing political maturity in Pristina, as proven by a rather smooth electoral process and the energetic approach to standards by the new government. We appreciate in particular the efforts made to disseminate the message on standards as broadly as possible among the population.”
2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source
“We too are grateful for the briefing by Mr. Jessen-Petersen, Special Representative of the Secretary-General. Mr. Jessen- Petersen has a firm grip on the job in Kosovo, as has already been demonstrated by the good results achieved. I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate Romania's full support for Mr. Jessen- Petersen as he tackles this year's many challenges. As always, we would also like to express our highest appreciation for, and encouragement to, the men and women of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Kosovo Force (KFOR), as well as the staff of other international organizations and agencies working in Kosovo. I also thank Mr. Nebojsa Covic', President of the Coordination Center for Kosovo and Metohija, for his briefing.”
2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source
“I would like to conclude by quoting an African proverb that says that when you take a child's hand, you warm the heart of the mother. I would ask the Council to warm the hearts of mothers everywhere.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129 (2005) · source
“In our opinion, this translates into an alarm bell for those who have the duty to respond - given the scope of the phenomenon, which affects the various peacekeeping missions deployed throughout the world. Romania, as a country that provides significant contingents to those missions, is prepared at all times to take part in analysis and consultations in order to find joint solutions that we can apply generally to peacekeeping operations. The Security Council will shortly begin consultations on a draft resolution that would provide new guidelines for further steps to be taken in order to protect children in situations of armed conflict. I remain convinced that, with determination and in a spirit of compromise amongst members of the Council, the text of the resolution will be rapidly agreed to and can be adopted in short order.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129 (2005) · source
“This is an intolerable situation - an example can be seen in the area of Transdniestria on the borders of Europe - that must not escape the attention of the international community in its efforts to bring protection to children in armed conflicts. In his report, the Secretary-General mentions with grave concern the problems related to sexual mistreatment and exploitation on the part of staff of United Nations peacekeeping missions and the fact that the situation is more serious and widespread than we initially thought. We note with satisfaction his conclusion that the current approach to that issue will be entirely revised for all operations.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129 (2005) · source
“My delegation would like to express its extreme gratitude for the work done by the Special Representative, who, in the implementation of his mandate, has been acting pragmatically and in a cooperative fashion to provide broad and effective protection for children exposed to situations of unrest anywhere in the world. It is in this spirit that we would like to draw attention to the possibility of including in the scope of the work of the Special Representative the particular situation of children that are victims of physical and psychological violence practised in the so-called no rights zones. Those areas are very often the result of frozen armed conflict where self- proclaimed illegitimate authorities have seized power by force and proceed with all impunity to massively violate human rights, including the rights of the child.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129 (2005) · source
“This system should be comprehensive and inclusive; that will enable it to ensure the systematic transmission of specific, complete and verifiable information, which is indispensable for a timely and appropriate response. The action plan proposed by the Secretary- General for setting up such a mechanism has made an excellent impression on us; we hope to see it put in place as soon as possible. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNICEF should pool their efforts in order to ensure that the system works with the effectiveness expected of it. At the same time, non-governmental organizations and civil society should perhaps be given a clearer role in the preparation of the final products of the mechanism.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129 (2005) · source
“With regard to these two elements, the report of the Secretary-General specifically recommends that targeted and concrete measures be taken where insufficient or no progress has been made by parties named in the black list. That recommendation is of particular relevance. Romania will provide strong support for any initiative leading to the adoption of the kinds of measures proposed by the Secretary-General. We shall thus mark the beginning of an "era of application" and, at the same time, move towards the end of an era of impunity. The monitoring and reporting mechanism represents another part of the active commitment to ensure that the standards established are ultimately respected by those they refer to.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129 (2005) · source
“They describe an ongoing, disheartening modern-day situation: the recruitment and use of large numbers of children as combatants in a number of conflict zones. In the face of this terrible challenge, it is imperative that the international community act without delay by adopting the measures necessary to ensure that the legal framework that already exists is actually implemented. To do this, we need first to activate the instruments provided for in successive Security Council resolutions, particularly resolutions 1379 (2001), which introduced the concept of the black list, and 1539 (2004), which refers to the possible imposition of sanctions against parties that do not respect the obligations incumbent upon them or that do not honour their commitments.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129 (2005) · source
“Mr. Motoc (Romania) (spoke in French): Mr. Minister, I want to warmly welcome you to the Council and to thank the Beninese presidency for the initiative of organizing this public debate on this urgent and complex agenda item. We are also very pleased at the large number of ministers who have joined us today. I would like to state that the delegation of Romania fully associates itself with the statement that will be made by the Luxembourg presidency of the Council of the European Union. My comments will therefore be brief and to the point. We have considered with great interest the recent report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict (S/2005/72). We have heard the statement of Under-Secretary-General Olara Otunnu, which measured up to that remarkable document.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129 (2005) · source
“It could add value by improving the effectiveness of its arms embargoes, by putting an end to the economy of war, by encouraging moratoriums on arms sales to conflict regions and by adopting comprehensive regional approaches to DDR programmes. The minimal requirement for Governments to report to the United Nations on their small arms activities, including on man-portable air defence systems, must also be taken into consideration. Finally, weapons management, and in particular the control of civilian possession of small arms and light weapons in post-conflict countries, is central to longer term human security. This will be effective only if it takes place within the framework of comprehensive programmes of security reform, subject to the authority of representative civilian Governments.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“Further concrete measures should be undertaken in several directions, such as better coordination between various programmes managed by the United Nations and those run by regional and subregional organizations, in particular on issues such as disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) and illicit trafficking; the establishment of national points of contact for information-sharing and cooperation, in particular for the implementation of relevant decisions adopted by the Security Council; and the improvement of public awareness and transparency by enhancing cooperation between Governments and industry and by publishing annual reports on arms transfers. The Security Council has a major role to play in making small arms a focus of global attention and action.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“Governments need to tighten legislation and regulations governing production and trade, in particular on marking and tracing, and then invest significant resources in implementation. We also need greater recognition that domestic laws and international policies are interdependent and that each country's relevant national laws have an impact on neighbours and even on countries in other regions. As indicated in the report of the Secretary- General (5/2005/69), significant progress has been achieved so far at the global, regional and national levels. Yet many issues related to small arms and light weapons are still to be discussed and agreed upon with a view to formulating and enforcing international norms and regulations in this field.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“Romania's policy on small arms will continue to be focused on combating illicit trafficking, on pursuing a responsible and transparent policy on legal transfers, and on promoting the removal and continued destruction of surpluses. In implementing its commitments under the Programme of Action, Romania started in early 2002 a programme of destruction of its small arms and light weapons. Romania, which is also concerned with challenges related to small arms and light weapons in its own neighbourhood, stands ready to share its experience with all interested countries and to assist other States in establishing and developing sound export control systems. Most weapons start out their lives legally. States have to focus on regulating the legal production of, and trade in, small arms and light weapons, starting at the national level.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“The United Nations Programme of Action, the Document on Small Arms and Light Weapons adopted in 2000 by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the European Union Code of Conduct on Arms Exports are thus the most relevant standards in our region. Effective implementation of such commitments is indeed a complex and challenging task, which requires political will and adequate resources. It also requires a great deal of cooperation in order to identify and develop a common understanding of procedures, standards and mechanisms to enforce controls. Most countries have already in place laws and regulations that are used to control production, use and transfer of small arms and light weapons. However, in some countries existing laws appear to be inadequate, or control procedures vulnerable to misuse.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“The arms industry must be carefully controlled by government policy and regulations, and clear and strict criteria on arms exports should be implemented. There are no simple solutions, however, and no single method for dealing with the impact of the illicit small arms trade. Political commitments can make a critical difference in conflict-affected countries and regions. In recent years, more States have committed themselves to abide by and implement regional and international standards to strengthen export controls to prevent illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“Their availability to parties may impact on the willingness of those parties to negotiate peaceful solutions and may limit the capacity of States and international or regional organizations to engage in conflict-prevention and peacebuilding efforts. Small arms are also used by terrorists and criminal groups. The illicit trade in small arms becomes a threat not only to countries torn by internal conflict, but also to States that are free from instability but are routes of transit or trans-shipment for illegal transactions. On the other hand, countries retain the legitimate right to self-defence in accordance with the United Nations Charter. Arms production and transfers for that purpose are licit. Legality of arms trading entails the conduct of transfers in an even more responsible manner.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“We all are aware that the illicit trafficking and uncontrolled flow of small arms and light weapons are sources of instability. The proliferation of such weapons has exacerbated conflict, caused refugee flows and spawned a culture of violence and impunity. Often, they pay for civil wars, which in turn produce severe economic and social consequences. In almost all the conflicts that took place in the past decade, ranging from the Great Lakes region in Africa to the Balkans and to Central and South Asia, the weapons used by the various parties have been mainly small and light weapons. The humanitarian implications of small arms have alerted the international community to the urgency of curbing their illicit trafficking, thus reducing violence and the risk of civil wars.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“Romania fully associates itself with the statement to be made by the representative of Luxembourg on behalf of the European Union. In addition, I would like to make some specific comments on the topic under consideration today, but not before commending the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2005/69), whose recommendations we support. We are grateful to Under-Secretary-General Nobuyasu Abe for his valuable introduction of that important document. A special word of appreciation goes to the delegation of Japan for its work on the presidential statement and for its overall engagement in support of our debate today. We have all come to the point where we realize that the question of small arms involves not only disarmament, but also development, democracy, human rights and human security.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“We fully support furthering the practice of holding such meetings, as they are aimed at increasing the cohesiveness of the global response to the dreadful threat posed by international terrorism, while drawing upon the results of the important strides made at the regional and subregional levels in this fight.”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“I believe that, as the United Nations membership moves to examine the recommendations of the High- level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change, it is a good opportunity for our delegation to register its support for the general strategy on combating terrorism United Nations-wide that is proposed and supported by the Secretary-General. Finally, I would like to express our gratitude to the Commonwealth of Independent States and to the Government of Kazakhstan for the efforts made in organizing the fourth special meeting of the CTC with international, regional and subregional organizations, to be held next week in Almaty.”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“We trust that, under the able leadership of the Permanent Representative of the Philippines, the working group will become an important source of valuable recommendations for the work of the Security Council in the field of combating terrorism. In the same vein, it is crucially important that the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED), under the notable guidance of Ambassador Javier Ruperez, enter swiftly into full operational mode and that it receive all necessary support from the entire system, on a clear priority basis - as should be the case for all structures established by the Council to effectively counter the dual proliferation of terrorist acts and of weapons of mass destruction, respectively.”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“The regular exchange of information as well as collaboration in analysing and responding to reports submitted by Member States could bring added value to such efforts. Such interactions will not be complete if they do not encompass the undertakings expected from the working group established under resolution 1566 (2004). I take this opportunity to welcome Ambassador Baja of the Philippines to the chairmanship of that working group and to assure him of our full cooperation, as expressed in the context of the explanations of vote made after the voting on resolution 1566 (2004) by most of the members of the Council.”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“In carrying forward its leading role in the global fight against terrorism, the Security Council benefits from the work of three energetic subsidiary bodies, namely the CTC, the 1267 Committee and, lately, the 1540 Committee. The mandates and activities of those Committees are closely interlinked, as terrorist acts and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction are two faces of the same coin. Cooperation among their Chairmen, as well as among their experts, is therefore essential to ensuring a coherent approach on the part of the Council in combating terrorism. The informal tripartite consultations mechanism which has already been established should be further consolidated and given new dimensions.”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“Since the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) has become fully operational, the participation of its representatives in such joint visits might also be contemplated. The significant number of States that are late in submitting their national reports to the CTC remains of particular concern. Non-reporting, regardless of motivation - lack of willingness or lack of capacity on the part of the States concerned - is a highly worrisome situation that must be addressed on a priority basis. Further measures should be therefore sought to boost the level of reporting by States Members of the United Nations.”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“Visits by the CTC to selected Member States, with their consent, is one of the most recent instruments with which the Committee has been provided in its endeavours to enhance dialogue with the relevant authorities of the respective countries. It is our belief that such visits will contribute significantly to strengthening the monitoring of the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) while also giving important indications of States' needs for technical assistance. Nevertheless, close coordination and cooperation are required between the CTC and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al-Qaida and the Taliban in preparing such visits in order to avoid any possible overlap. Joint visits by the two Committees could be envisaged to achieve that goal.”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“Furthermore, the starting point of Romania's contribution within the Council to fostering successive initiatives in the field of combating terrorism was its active involvement in the intricate process of negotiating resolution 1526 (2004), which was unanimously adopted on 30 January 2004. It is therefore no coincidence, I believe, that United Nations Members are once again called, at the beginning of this new year, to learn about the activities of one of the most dynamic subsidiary bodies of the Council and to express their views on this topic. Countering the ominous scourge of global terrorism requires continuous review and reinforcement of the mechanisms at the disposal of the United Nations, as well as the consolidation of the institutional dimension of the efforts undertaken in that field at the United Nations level.”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“I would like to join previous speakers in thanking Ambassador Denisov for his comprehensive presentation on the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and the challenges ahead. I take this opportunity to extend to him our appreciation for the impressive leadership he is displaying at the helm of the CTC. As Romania aligns itself with the statement to be made later by the Permanent Representative of Luxembourg on behalf of the European Union, I shall confine myself to only few brief comments of a complementary nature. For several years now, terrorism has topped the agenda of the Security Council. The very first speech I delivered before the Council last year, on 12 January, was terrorism-related.”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“The efforts of the Transitional Government, the meaningful and effective involvement of the United Nations through MINUSTAH and a wide range of other bodies of the United Nations system, and the impressive regional cooperation developed in support of Haiti are important steps towards moving further towards the day when Haiti regains its rightful place among the stable, prosperous and democratic States of the world. The proposed mission of the Security Council to Haiti - possibly in conjunction with a similar mission by the Economic and Social Council's Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti - would also be a step in that direction. Lastly, allow me to restate what I said in the beginning, namely, that we feel very privileged to have you, Mr. President, preside over this important meeting of the Council.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110 (2005) · source
“Accordingly, we agree with the need to establish a long-term development strategy for Haiti with the assistance of the international community, as reflected in the interim cooperation framework. We also welcome the recent decision by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to provide emergency assistance for Haiti's recovery in support of the Government's efforts to deliver urgently needed basic services to the population. Finally, I would like to conclude by restating our conviction that the structural instability in Haiti requires a long-term commitment and a multidimensional approach that is based on the lessons learned from the past and on addressing the core causes of instability, including the economic and social dimensions.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110 (2005) · source
“We also welcome the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United Nations and OAS on coordination of electoral assistance to Haiti, as well as the indications of increased cooperation between MINUSTAH and the International Organization of la Francophonie and other relevant organizations and partners involved in the electoral process. In fostering functioning democracy in Haiti, it is of the utmost importance that development projects are launched and implemented with the help of the United Nations, international financial institutions and Member States. Such projects have to be "quick starters" and have an immediate impact on the living conditions of the population, for there can hardly be democracy in a country where the basic needs of the population are not fully provided for.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110 (2005) · source
“The streamlined working relationship between the United Nations and the Organization of American States (OAS) in Haiti once again demonstrates the political weight and effective impact of cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations in stabilization processes, which is a theme that Romania is attempting to pursue in the course of its mandate as an elected member of the Council. The stabilization and development of Haiti was strengthened with the recent establishment of the Core Group on Haiti. A positive development has been the use of the cooperation architecture employed there in the area of electoral assistance.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110 (2005) · source
“We look forward to an inclusive political process, without which - as rightly asserted in the latest report of the Secretary-General - no sustainable peace and security can be achieved. As always, Romania attaches great importance to combating impunity and to the due observance of human rights by all parties. Arbitrary detentions should stop without delay. The Transitional Government must release those against whom no charges have yet been brought, and bring to justice those responsible for human rights violations. Accordingly, reforming the judiciary has to be a high priority in Haiti. As a country that promotes cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations, Romania remains supportive of enhanced involvement on the part of regional organizations in efforts aimed at stabilization and development in Haiti.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110 (2005) · source
“The decisions of the Provisional Electoral Council regarding the timing and budget for elections should lead to greater clarity with regard to the schedule for the transitional period and the needs associated with international assistance for elections. In that regard, Romania welcomes the signing on 10 January of the global accord on an important assistance project for elections by the Government of Haiti, MINUSTAH, the United Nations Development Programme and the Provisional Electoral Council. The assistance pledged on that occasion aimed at covering the most immediate aspects of the elections is new evidence of a strong international commitment to the holding of free and fair elections. It also attests to the good cooperation prevailing among international and local partners in Haiti.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110 (2005) · source
“We are encouraged by the recent large-scale joint operation conducted by MINUSTAH and the Haitian National Police in the troubled districts of Port-au- Prince. Further action of that kind is still needed as a matter of urgency to continue to redress the current security situation. Romania also acknowledges the difference that an effective disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programme would make to the overall improvement of the security picture. That is the reason for our call for the establishment without further delay of a national commission responsible for carrying out a comprehensive, country-wide DDR programme. On the political front, we are encouraged by the commitment of the Transitional Government to organize elections in 2005 and to ensure the subsequent transfer of power by February 2006.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110 (2005) · source
“The persistent violence perpetrated by illegal armed groups constitutes an extremely worrying sign of the many dangers that continue to threaten this severely tested country. Such violence can undermine ongoing stabilization efforts and disrupt the transition process. We support the efforts of the Transitional Government to curb violence while observing universally recognized human rights and the standards of the rule of law. The role of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) in upholding Government efforts to bring about peace and reconciliation in the country remains decisive. We commend troop-contributing countries for their investment in that operation. They did deliver on their commitment to deploy the Mission in a timely manner throughout Haiti's regions.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110 (2005) · source
“First, I would like to join other speakers in supporting the fundamental vision on which our debate today is predicated, namely, that of a close interrelationship between security, political institutionalization and economic development in Haiti. The stabilization and development of Haiti are not easy tasks, but they are within reach, provided that consistent and coordinated efforts are resolutely undertaken in all three areas I have just mentioned. Like others, we believe that improving security in Haiti remains one of the core issues, as it is a pre- condition for the achievement of a wide range of objectives being pursued in Haiti - such as the creation of an environment conducive to democratic elections, the consolidation of State institutions, the fostering of national dialogue and improving the economic situation.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110 (2005) · source
“What it comes down to is our very ability to sustain or foster a long-term, multidimensional, integrated investment in durably addressing the political, security and economic challenges of complex post-conflict situations. Romania has always believed in encouraging involvement and participation in such tasks on the part of regional and subregional institutions, while carrying out an ongoing dialogue with the Council and the United Nations. That has also been echoed in the relevant findings and recommendations of the High- Level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change. Romania aligns itself with the statement to be made shortly by the Permanent Representative of Luxembourg on behalf of the European Union. I will therefore try to be brief and specific in my remarks.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110 (2005) · source
“It is a privilege to see the Foreign Minister of Argentina playing such an important role in the preparation, convening and conduct of this important meeting of the Security Council. We are honoured by the presence of the Foreign Minister of Haiti, of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Haiti, the acting Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS) and of those members of the Council and countries from the region with ministerial representation today. The initiative of the Argentine presidency of the Security Council to organize this open debate is welcome and timely. Haiti is a test case for the United Nations, and for the Council in particular.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110 (2005) · source
“That is why increased cooperation should be sought by both the CTC and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al-Qaeda and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities with the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and its newly appointed Expert Team. In my capacity as Chairman of the latter Committee, I stand ready to continue and further strengthen our tripartite consultations.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“As Vice-Chairman of the Committee, Romania participated in the recent visit to selected countries from 5 to 10 December. We believe further that better coordination and cooperation between the 1267 Committee and the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) in preparing those visits is needed in order to avoid possible overlapping. Joint visits by representatives of the two Committees should also be considered. The risk of Al-Qaeda and its associates, as well as other terrorists, acquiring weapons of mass destruction offers a daunting perspective for the international community as a whole. The world of today is confronted by the dual spectrum of proliferation of both weapons of mass destruction and terrorist acts. We do not want to wait for a nuclear, chemical or biological 11 September to happen.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“It is, therefore, imperative that the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al-Qaeda and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities be provided with all the necessary inputs that would allow it to have as clear a picture as possible on concrete problems States are facing in implementing sanctions. Submission of reports by all Member States and enhanced dialogue, including through on-site visits, represents an obligatory prerequisite in this regard. As recent experience has shown, on-site visits by both the Chairman of the 1267 Committee and the Monitoring Team are invaluable means for learning of difficulties encountered by States in implementing the sanctions regime and for properly determining their assistance needs.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“The most relevant instrument in this regard is undoubtedly the Consolidated List of Individuals and Entities Belonging to or Associated with the Taliban and Al-Qaida Organisation as Established and Maintained by the 1267 Committee. It is for this reason that absolute priority should be given to constantly improving the quality of the List. It has to be as credible as possible, so that States are encouraged to submit names and provide additional information that would enhance the List's effectiveness. Establishing clear delisting procedures, with adequate consideration being given to due process concerns, would greatly facilitate the achievement of this goal. Ensuring full implementation of the sanctions regime is crucial for counterweighting the great flexibility shown by Al-Qaeda in carrying out its deadly plans.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“I wish to express gratitude to our colleague, Ambassador Mufioz, for a very comprehensive oral report and to extend to him our warmest congratulations for the tremendous leadership he is displaying at the helm of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al-Qaeda and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities. As the main subsidiary body of the Security Council entrusted with the task of combating the threat posed by Al-Qaeda terrorism, the 1267 Committee bears an enormous responsibility. Living up to the high expectations placed in it does not only mean reducing to the minimum eventual missteps, but also making full and effective use of all the tools at its disposal.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“I wish to express gratitude to those Governments and academic institutions that took the initiative of fostering such constructive debate on these issues, which are of such great importance to all of us. In the same vein, I would like to inform the Council of the upcoming availability of the web page of the 1540 Committee. A dozen national reports have been processed and translated and are awaiting posting on the web. These are, by and large, the factual highlights of the report that is before the Council today. On behalf of the Committee, I look forward to the cooperation of all States as the Committee goes forward with its work in the coming months.”
2004-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5097 (2004) · source
“On 15 September, I held an informal meeting with the wider United Nations membership to offer an update on the work of the Committee and to answer questions pertaining to national reports, which, at the time, were due in a little over a month. I have also frequently made myself available to the media. With the approval and consent of the Committee, I have attended, during the past trimester, several intergovernmental, regional and academic conferences and symposiums, which has enabled the Committee to keep various constituencies abreast of developments in its activities. Conversely, reporting back to the Committee, we were able to benefit from feedback, evaluations and ideas pertaining to the implementation of resolution 1540 from relevant and informed circles.”
2004-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5097 (2004) · source
“Cooperation is foreseen with international organizations such as the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, the Nuclear Suppliers Group and the Zangger Committee, as the 1540 Committee may require future technical assistance from those organizations. It is relevant to note that all the organizations I have mentioned have made specific offers in that regard, which were welcomed and deeply appreciated by the 1540 Committee. In the spirit of transparency that characterized the adoption of resolution 1540 (2004) and represents an integral component of the 1540 Committee's guidelines, I have conducted, in my capacity as Chairman, outreach activities vis-a-vis the United Nations general membership and relevant international bodies.”
2004-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5097 (2004) · source
“Furthermore, the Committee decided that, in the process of recruiting other experts, it would invite further nominations of persons with expertise in the required areas, particularly from the Asian and African regional groups, which are not yet represented in the context of the recruitment of the first group of experts. When the process of the recruitment of experts has been completed, the Committee will be fully equipped to begin the substantial stage of its work, namely the consideration of the national reports submitted by Member States pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004).”
2004-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5097 (2004) · source
“Since its establishment, the 1540 Committee has worked continuously, on both a formal and an informal basis, to adopt the necessary initial documents to enable it to become fully operational, namely the guidelines for the conduct of its work and the guidelines for the preparation of national reports to be submitted to the Committee pursuant to paragraph 4 of resolution 1540 (2004). The 1540 Committee also adopted guidelines for the hiring of the experts who will help the Committee in the process of considering the national reports submitted pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). On 1 December 2004, at its third formal meeting, the Committee endorsed the recruitment of four experts.”
2004-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5097 (2004) · source