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Mufioz

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first: 2003-07-29
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“Mr. Mufioz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank the Danish presidency for having chosen the subject of post-conflict peacebuilding for the Council's thematic debate this month. The international community has taken note of the enormous growth in United Nations peace operations over the past two decades. In the case of every such operation, once hostilities ceased, the United Nations set in motion an operation that was as just difficult, if not more so: post-conflict peacebuilding. This is an enormously complex challenge that is necessary because of the trauma inflicted on societies as a result of the often protracted armed conflicts that have torn them apart.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187Resumption1 (2005) · source
“In closing, I wish to reiterate my satisfaction with the work done by the three Committees to implement their mandates, and in particular with the excellent spirit of cooperation they have demonstrated. Lastly, I would like to say that in the fight against terrorism, success in achieving objectives and the effectiveness of sanctions ultimately depend upon the States Members of the Organization. I think it will be a long struggle. Unfortunately, terrorist attacks are dramatic reminders that we must do much more through collective action and cooperation to defeat terrorism.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“The Counter-Terrorism Committee has also set an example in terms of its ties with international, regional and subregional organizations. With the adoption of resolution 1540 (2004), the Council decided that all States should establish national controls to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, in particular for terrorist purposes. This newest of the three Committees, under the capable chairmanship of Ambassador Motoc, has responded well to the demands of its mandate, and we wish it all the best. We agree that the Committee is complex and sensitive in nature, as it is operating in a relatively new field. I commend the Committee on the number of reports it has received and for the review currently being carried out by the Committee experts.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“We acknowledge the work that has been done to complete the process of revitalization of this Committee, especially the progress made towards ensuring that the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate is fully operational. We appreciate the work done by Ambassador Ruperez in the Committee, for example, in identifying and tackling the problems encountered by States in the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) and in contributing to improving States' counter-terrorism capacities, as well as towards an increase in the number of accessions to and ratifications of international conventions and protocols. We attach particular importance to the work being done by the CTC in the area of technical assistance to States. I have frequently noted the urgent need for such cooperation.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“Lastly, it is essential to address the vacuum that exists regarding what to do with individuals who, despite being on the list and the object of sanctions, move freely within certain countries even though they are wanted for terrorist acts in other nations. I think that it is important to consider the advisability of not granting political asylum to such individuals and to cooperate in bringing them to justice before the competent authorities in the countries in which they are wanted. I wish to associate myself with those who have underscored the excellent leadership provided to the Counter-Terrorism Committee by Ambassador Denisov and his team and also to wish Ambassador Loj success in her new functions.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“This should also be accompanied by qualitative improvement, including, as the Ambassador of Argentina mentioned, the status of deceased persons who are still on the list. Sixth, I believe that it is also necessary to take into account the valuable recommendations made by the Monitoring Team in its two reports last year and to take into account many of the recommendations made by the Secretary-General in his report entitled "In larger freedom", including the need to reach a consensus definition of terrorism. Seventh, it would be useful to have a strategy for requesting selective and specific reports, with a view to achieving greater effectiveness and preventing fatigue on the part of States due to excessive demands for reports.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“Fourth, I believe that it is important to strengthen the element of due process with respect to persons on the list without detracting from the efficiency of the implementation of sanctions. In that regard, I should like to recall the offer made by Switzerland of technical assistance in the form of software for the immediate freezing of the financial assets of persons and entities once the appropriate decisions are taken. Fifth, it would be useful to explore the possibility of creating incentives to increase the number of individuals and entities included in the list. It is evident that the 437 individuals and entities associated with Al- Qaida or the Taliban that appear on the list represent a small fraction of those that should be included.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“Individual States, regional organizations and financial institutions such as the Financial Action Task Force have created a pool of international best practices, codes and norms that can be helpful and that should be taken into account. Second, more decisive action is needed to prevent the abuse of non-profit organizations and of charitable organizations, and to monitor informal or alternative systems for the sending of remittances, perhaps by moving from recommendatory to mandatory language. Third, it is essential adequately to address other new methods of financing for terrorist purposes, such as the trans-border movement of foreign currency. It would therefore be useful if States were required to establish criteria and procedures for monitoring the transport of currency.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“I am therefore pleased to hear of the forthcoming visit to be made by my successor to Europe and the Middle East. I noted with satisfaction the holding of the first meeting with a Member State earlier this year, in accordance with the provisions of operative paragraph 11 of resolution 1526 (2004). I believe that this is the beginning of a process of dialogue that can grow in strength through the participation of an increasing number of countries. We must take into account, as has already been stated here, that in June the Security Council will have to reflect on the future mandate of the Committee. I should therefore like to mention a number of points that, in my delegation's view, must be taken into account. First, we must continue to urge States to observe international codes and norms for combating the financing of terrorism.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“It should be recalled that, with the adoption of resolution 1526 (2004), the Committee was given a much more demanding substantive and conceptual structure for the performance of its tasks. For the first time, new methods and a new modus operandi were introduced in the area of finances. Progress was made in terms of definitions, the provision of data and identification, and strengthened monitoring of the implementation of sanctions in order better to understand the needs and problems of States as well as the challenges facing them and to more effectively assist them in their work. Visits to States by the Chairman of the Committee provided opportunities for learning about realities on the ground and for improving dialogue with countries, clarifying doubts, and establishing ties of confidence and communication with States.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“As I said before, this was not an individual effort, but, rather, a question of teamwork, since the members of the Committee and an efficient and professional Secretariat team made a vital contribution to the Committee's success, and valuable assistance was also rendered by the Monitoring Team. I also extend my best wishes for success to the Ambassador of Argentina, Cesar Mayoral, and his team. I am sure that they will continue to perform with dedication the demanding work called for in resolution 1526 (2004). I wish to reaffirm my own personal commitment and that of the Chilean Mission to support him in any way needed. As you can well imagine, I wish to refer first to the Committee on sanctions against Al-Qaida and the Taliban.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“Mr. Mufioz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Mr. President, allow me first of all to congratulate you on your conduct of the work of the Security Council during this month and on your initiative to present jointly the reports of the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004), respectively. This is an excellent sign of transparency and coordination in the fight against terrorism. I believe that there is also agreement on the importance of the contribution that can be made by the Working Group established pursuant to resolution 1566 (2004), and I extend my best wishes to Ambassador Baja with respect to the work that has just begun. I wish to express my appreciation for the kind words about the work that I did in chairing the Al- Qaida Committee for a period of nearly two years.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“Without their unwavering and tireless support, we would have been unable to advance in so many different areas. I thank them, one and all.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“As an example, I would mention Carla Serazzi of my Mission, a tireless professional who often coordinated the work of the members of the Committee. I would also like to mention the support I have received from the panel of experts, first of all those of the Monitoring Group, as well as those of the Monitoring Team, headed by Mr. Richard Barrett, whose work has been professional, effective and important. Similarly, I would like, in particular, to emphasize the invaluable and dedicated work of the Secretariat, through its sanctions section, and in particular, the work of Ms. Tatiana Cosio, Mr. Ulrik Ahnfeldt-Mollerup and other members of the team. In addition, all of my colleagues in the Council have always given solid support for our work - which is in the common interest.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“As an extremist ideology and an extremist message, Al Qaeda has grown, and today enjoys greater support as a decentralized network of terrorist groups than it did when Osama bin Laden established it as a structured organization. Therefore, the efforts of the international community must be doubled, given that we are facing a challenge that is not only military, but also eminently political, diplomatic, sociological and ideological. Accordingly, cooperation, through the United Nations is essential and irreplaceable. Finally, I want to thank the members of the Security Council for their exceptional work in the Committee. It has been an honour to work with a group of diplomats who showed great professionalism, dedication and enthusiasm, and who have spent long days working on highly complex tasks.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“The focus of the Committee has moved from the preparation of reports on sanctions implementation by States, to concrete, active dialogue with States. Because of the unique nature of the regime, other sanctions regimes provide no example to follow or imitate. Frequently, members of the Committee have had to create new procedures on the fly. I believe that the Committee is playing an essential role in combating terrorism and that it should therefore continue to act quickly and efficiently. While the struggle against terrorism has made headway, the international community is far from winning the war against terrorism.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“While some States have greater means for complying with their obligations, they have not yet demonstrated in their reports that they have fully implemented the measures. I believe that in future the Committee, with the support of the Monitoring Team, should focus on those States and that they should together explore specific cooperative steps towards raising the level of compliance. In conclusion, I note that the sanctions regime is relatively new, but it has evolved from suggesting a few names for the list to providing sufficient information to identify the subjects of sanctions and to explain the reasons for which they have been added to the list. It has grown from listing individuals and entities to elaborating procedures for removing names from the list and applying procedures for humanitarian exceptions.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“Now we must make further efforts to ensure that Al Qaeda does not continue to have access to small arms and light weapons or, even more important, to dual-use material. We therefore believe that there must be, inter alia, an international instrument which would make it possible to identify and trace small arms and light weapons. Accordingly, the Council should promote the adoption of good practices for the reliable regulation of materials such as ammonium nitrate, practices which already exist in some countries. In that connection, it must not be forgotten that the effectiveness of sanctions depends upon their implementation by Member States and upon the cooperation of those States in combating Al Qaeda. There are clear distinctions in the implementation of sanctions.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“Concerning travel bans, although there have been no reports of persons having been detained at the border control points, I think it would be excessive to assume that the measure has been a failure. It is possible that the Committee's travel ban has had an important deterrent effect on individuals on the list. In other words, there may be individuals who have been prevented from travelling, or have been forced to do so illegally. As a preventive measure, this has been very important, although I must note that implementation should continue to be improved, including through cooperation with Interpol. With reference to the arms embargo, I believe that progress has been made. Terrorists have been unable to gain commercial access to military weapons, since States have exercised proper control.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“The freezing of financial assets and economic resources has been one of the greatest successes in the implementation of the sanctions, and it has been possible to freeze a substantial quantity of such assets. More than $135 million deposited in the accounts of individuals or entities has been frozen throughout the world. Many countries have established financial intelligence units and have implemented the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force. However, since Al Qaeda has sought new ways to finance its operations, it is essential that the Committee continue to carefully monitor alternative means of collecting and transferring funds.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“I believe that the persistence of the conflict in the Middle East also encourages the sense of injustice, frustration and hatred, which serves as a breeding ground for Al Qaeda terrorism. If progress is not made on the road map and peace between Palestinians and Israelis is not achieved, if the right of Palestine to be a sovereign State living in peace and security, side by side with Israel is denied, the perception of unequal and degrading treatment will grow in the Islamic world and this will be used by Al Qaeda, whose manipulative message seeks to offer a palliative for the widely felt injury to dignity and pride. Finally I would like to speak of the relative effectiveness of different sanctions measures.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“Youth frequently do not have opportunities and find a sense of identity, esteem and social support in terrorist organizations. It is only the leaders of terrorist groups who come from comfortable and wealthy sectors and have higher education, but most of the base comes from a modest origin. It is clear that, whatever the underlying causes, nothing can justify terrorism. I must add, as many studies on Al Qaeda have said, that the war in Iraq has attracted and encouraged "jihad" fighters, who are using that country as a theatre of operations, a theatre of opportunity. As long as the conflict in Iraq is prolonged and becomes more deep- rooted, recruitment for Al Qaeda will flourish. The expansion of democracy, the rule of law and pluralism erode the support for the extremist ideology of Al Qaeda.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“We must avoid approaches based on the "clash of civilizations" when combating terrorism, nor should we identify the phenomenon with any particular religion, culture or people. That could lead to discrimination or intolerance, which, in the long term, will only serve the purposes of terrorism. With regard to certain radical interpretations of Islam, authorities in many countries requested me, during my visits, to pay more attention to statements by moderate Islamic leaders who condemn Al Qaeda terrorism and that of its associates. Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and others stated this very clearly. In other words, terrorism must also be fought on the ideological plane. Another aspect that I have noted during this period is that poverty, discrimination and social exclusion abet terrorism.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“Another aspect that I have noted is the need to continue close cooperation with the Counter-Terrorism Committee and with the Committee established pursuant to Security Council resolution 1540 (2004). This cooperation should be extended to other bodies and agencies of the United Nations, as well as other international bodies. Personally, I began some fruitful collaboration with the European Union, Interpol and others. I hope that this will continue and will be consolidated. International cooperation in intelligence- sharing is, as mentioned by many countries, essential. There is another point that I believe is very important. A continuous dialogue must be pursued among cultures.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“Some of them, fortunately very few, naively believe that, although they do not have the appropriate legislation or the necessary instruments, since there have been no terrorist attacks on their territory, they are safe from this scourge and do not have to risk damaging their economic or touristic image by requesting cooperation. They are wrong. The greatest security for a country is international cooperation to strengthen its capabilities, as no country is exempt from this global threat. Moreover, we should recall that Security Council decisions are not optional in nature. Rather, they are binding under Chapter VII. In any case, the broad majority of countries understand this.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“I believe that visits to selected countries are of core importance in establishing dialogue and gaining field knowledge of how sanctions are being implemented, as well as what problems, successes and suggestions may exist. Because other Committee Chairmen will travel in the future, it would be a good idea to consider joint visits when appropriate. It is also important for dialogue with States to take place periodically in New York. I would like to emphasize that one of the most recurrent features I have observed is the need for long- term technical cooperation with countries that need it in order to strengthen their capabilities to combat terrorism. Many countries requested this during our visits.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“This humanitarian concern must be approached in a well-balanced fashion with a view to ensuring that any concerns can be addressed, without the list losing its effectiveness. As I had said at a previous meeting, visits to States have been very useful, both in obtaining useful information on the implementation of the sanctions and in promoting dialogue with Member States. During this period I had the pleasure of visiting 21 countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Australia, Belgium in the context of the European Union, Cambodia, Germany, Indonesia twice, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Italy, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Liechtenstein, Pakistan, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“The report of the Panel requests that the Al Qaeda and Taliban Sanctions Committee institute "a process for reviewing the cases of individuals and institutions claiming to have been wrongly included or retained" (A/59/565, para. 152). That does not conform to reality, as the Committee already has a process in its guidelines to de-list individuals or entities. Moreover, humanitarian exemptions were adopted in resolution 1452 (2002), which lists various reasons why we can entertain such requests by States with respect to individuals included on the list. We think it highly important to continue to pay great attention to the human rights dimension and due process in using this instrument.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“Sanctions against Al Qaeda and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities are not traditional sanctions against countries: they are applied by all States to a list of persons and entities, whatever their place of residence or location. Frequently, the subjects are elusive in nature or operate as charitable organizations or legal or illegal enterprises. Moreover, a large number of possible subjects do not appear on the Committee's consolidated list and may not be proposed by Member States for inclusion. But paradoxically, those who are not listed could possibly be the ones who could carry out the most serious terrorist attacks, without any prior indication or warning.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“The effectiveness of the list must be enhanced, especially through cooperation on the part of Member States. I urge them to continue to propose in a proactive fashion for inclusion on the consolidated list, recalling that resolution 1526 (2004) reiterates that request to States and indicates that it is necessary to propose such names unless to do so would compromise investigations or enforcement actions. I should also like to request that Member States should continue to provide additional information so that the quality of that information can continue to be improved. The report of the High-level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change (A/59/565) has just been submitted to the General Assembly, and I would like to make a preliminary reference to the chapter on sanctions.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“Now, at the end of that period, I will focus my remarks on a few principal points. The first relates to the consolidated list. Since the consolidated list is the main tool used by the Committee, one of my major tasks as Chairman has been to improve it, quantitatively and qualitatively. In the first area, I would note that over the past two years, 88 individuals and 23 entities have been added to the Committee's consolidated list. There have also been more than 98 amendments to the list, with a view to rectifying errors, adding information and clarifying some points. Here, I have been able to count on the valuable cooperation of the Secretariat staff working with the Committee and on that of the Monitoring Team. Despite progress made, it is clear that much remains to be done.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“Two years have passed since Chile assumed the responsibility of chairing the Al Qaeda and Taliban sanctions Committee. It has been a demanding experience requiring great sacrifices and, at the same time, an honour and one of the most enriching experiences I have acquired among my various duties during my time on the Council, which now is under your responsible and effective presidency, Mr. President. In addition to sharing some objective facts on my guidance of the Committee during the period, I would like to reflect, from a personal point of view, on some of the advances and challenges on which we should continue working in order to improve the functioning of this important Committee. Over the past two years, we have held 80 formal and informal meetings, with a constant workload.”
2004-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5106 (2004) · source
“I am sure that, in the forthcoming period, that work will be not only maintained, but intensified. I would like to thank the President for having convened this meeting and my colleagues for their kind observations with regard to the work of our Committee.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“Although the reports that we receive are useful, nothing can replace concrete dialogue; it enables us to sense nuances and problems and to listen to observations and suggestions, which we have often received and which have become elements of some of the resolutions that we have adopted. Both the information received directly from the Member States we visit and the dialogue in New York are irreplaceable, and we hope that countries can take advantage of the opportunity to engage in dialogue with the Committee to explain their points of view or their concerns. Last is cooperation with other United Nations bodies and other organizations such as INTERPOL, with which we have already begun an extraordinarily fruitful relationship. I believe that there is currently considerable agreement with respect to the work of the Committee.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“Fourth is technical cooperation, which - as I believe the Ambassador of Pakistan said - should be carried out over the long term with the countries that need it. As the representative of Benin said, that is often a question of a lack of capacity and not of political commitment. A lack of capacity leads some States not to fully implement on the ground the sanctions agreed by the Security Council. We must recall that, as the representative of the United States said, those sanctions are mandatory, not optional. Therefore, those who cannot implement them need assistance, and those who are able to do so must comply with them. Fifth is the importance of visits and dialogue with the countries, particularly on the ground.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“First is the importance of strengthening the list with new names and constantly improving its quality. So that that instrument can continue to be useful, its quality is as important as the quantity of names it contains. Second is the cooperation among the Al Qaeda and Taliban sanctions Committee, the Counter- Terrorism Committee and the 1540 Committee, including the proposal made here regarding the possibility of carrying out joint visits in the future. That seems to be an idea worth exploring. Third is attention to issues of human rights and due process, particularly in relation to the delisting process, so that we will make fewer mistakes and carry out our work as transparently as possible.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“I would also like to thank the Governments that we worked with during this period - Australia, Cambodia, Iran, Libya, the Philippines, Switzerland and Thailand - which not only received us cordially, but which were also able to arrange interviews which were very important for our work. I would especially like to thank the Government of Australia, which received us shortly after an election, and the Government of Iran, which received us on a religious holiday and yet was able to organize excellent meetings. Finally, I would simply like to say that, though there were not any specific questions, there were many valuable comments that seemed to coincide with our Committee's assessments, and I agree with what a number of speakers had to say today.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank my colleagues for their praise for my work as Chairman of the Al Qaeda and Taliban sanctions Committee during this period, and for the work of my support team in the Mission of Chile, in particular Carla Serazzi. I would like to thank the Secretariat for their unfailing support, in particular the Monitoring Team coordinated by Mr. Richard Barrett, which has been an extremely valuable support for the work of the Committee, as I am sure it will continue to be. I would also like to express my appreciation for the support of the colleagues who joined me on trips during this period and who contributed substantively to the dialogue that we had with the Governments of the countries we visited.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“Only thus can we win the most challenging battle of our time for the benefit of each State and individual on this planet, and guarantee their right to exist and live without fear of terrorist acts. During the meeting of the Security Council on 22 December, I will elaborate further personal thoughts on this and related matters.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“In conclusion, the Committee is clearly aware that only results-oriented approaches, based on resolution 1526 (2004), will make its contribution to the fight against terrorism meaningful and tangible. The Committee has shifted its focus from comprehensive reporting of State implementation to active dialogue with Member States. In that connection, I would like to remind States of the opportunity they have to meet with the Committee and to discuss relevant issues in more detail. Member States must not feel that there is a group of States that are designing sanctions and monitoring their implementation, but rather that all States form an integral part of counter-terrorist strategies, policies and implementation efforts.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“The Committee will further intensify its dialogue with Member States, including through regular briefings to delegations by the Chairman and further trips by the Chairman and the Monitoring Team to selected States and relevant international gatherings, with the aim of constantly evaluating how sanctions measures are being applied on the ground; and will further increase cooperation with the CTC and its Executive Directorate, with the 1540 Committee and with all relevant international agencies and organizations. The priorities of the Committee remain its List - which currently contains more than 400 names - and the identification of possible improvements to the current sanctions measures, which should be forwarded to the Council prior to the adoption of a new draft resolution in mid-2005.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“The following tasks continue to be high on the Committee's agenda: encouraging Member States to be proactive in proposing names for inclusion on the Committee's Consolidated List for the implementation of measures specified in resolution 1526 (2004) and to further improve the quality of the List; monitoring, with the assistance of the Monitoring Team, sanctions enforcement activities by States, with a view to detecting possible problems and suggesting actions to remedy those problems; and further considering how to improve delisting procedures and exceptions pursuant to resolution 1452 (2002).”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“I am particularly pleased to note that the selected States have found great utility in the visits and that, in many cases, the Committee has been invited to return or to send representatives of the Monitoring Team for expert-level discussions. I would therefore strongly urge my successor to continue to visit selected States as mandated by the Security Council. I should now like to touch upon the future activities of the Committee.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“In my view, there is a clear need for concerted, concrete United Nations efforts in that regard, and I hope that the CTED, once it is fully functioning, will be able to make an important contribution in this area. Regional and subregional cooperation aimed at enhancing capacities in the fight against terrorism was underlined by many of the States visited. Member States also provided a valuable assessment of the deficiencies in various aspects of the sanctions measures and their practical implementation. These are all issues that I have brought back to the Committee and that we use in our work to continuously improve the sanctions.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“Some countries, especially in Africa, the Middle East and South-East Asia, have expressed frustration with what they see as Western double standards in the fight against terrorism, pointing to the protection of perceived terrorists under the guise of refugee law, the acceptance of the dissemination of terrorist propaganda, and sometimes even support for organizations that those countries consider to be terrorist groups. Regardless of whether or not those perceptions are accurate, it is something that the Committee will have to consider in the future. We discussed, when it was relevant, both the need for technical assistance and the possibility of providing technical assistance. I have always noted that I would forward all information to the Chairman of the CTC.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“We were told that an Iraqi had operated a company in Iran that had sold spoiled vegetables to clients in another country in the area, who in return had paid unusually high prices to the suppliers. Our interlocutors in Switzerland expressed concern about the due-process standards applied by the Committee and raised other human rights questions related to the Consolidated List. Furthermore, they pointed out that there is a gap that gives possible targets enough time to remove their funds when a new sanctions regime is created by the Security Council. In that regard, they explained to us a very sophisticated interdiction software used by banks to find and freeze assets, which could be useful. They also agreed that Switzerland would become a point country for cooperation in this area.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“I have also stressed the importance of States submitting more names to the Committee. States continue arresting individuals linked to Al Qaeda, submitting names to our List and taking action to impede the financing of terrorism. For example, among the countries visited in this period, the Philippines and Libya have announced that they intend to submit or are already preparing the submission of a significant number of names to the Committee's List. Iran has frozen considerable assets in four separate accounts of an individual on our List, Mr. Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, and has apprehended a number of Al Qaeda operatives. Also, Iranian authorities warned us that trade operations are being used to finance terrorism.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“In all of those countries where we met with presidents, prime ministers, ministers and other high officials, I found a significant dedication to the implementation of sanctions measures, although unequal levels of effective implementation exist. There has been a growing realization of the enduring threat posed by Al Qaeda and the Taliban. Some of the countries clearly need further assistance from the international community, and I will strive to ensure that awareness is raised concerning that fact. In most countries we discussed the Committee's List, about whose quality States continue to raise concerns. I always noted the Committee's understanding of those concerns and stressed that the List is only as good as Member States allow it to be, given that States are to submit any new additions, changes and relevant identifying information.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“Since my last report to the Council I have conducted two trips, which have taken me to the Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand, Australia, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Switzerland. On the first trip I was accompanied by Ambassador Lauro Baja of the Philippines, Minister Counsellor Cheng Jingye of China and Counsellor Heinrich Haupt of Germany. On the second visit I was joined by Ambassador Inigo de Palacio of Spain, Minister Counsellor Traian Filip of Romania and Mr. Franck Kasbarian from the Monitoring Team. I was also accompanied on both trips by Mr. Ulrik Ahnfeldt- Mollerup from the Secretariat and Mrs. Carla Serazzi from my own Mission.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“In several of my public statements, I have encouraged States to take the opportunity to meet with the Committee for more in-depth discussions of relevant issues. On 5 October the Committee issued a press release (SC/8208) in which it encouraged Member States to contact my Mission in that regard. The Committee has agreed to meet with representatives of one Member State. I trust that the meeting will be held early next year and that it will be the first of a series of meetings with interested Member States. The Committee has much to learn from Member States with regard to both their concerns and their successes. Another way in which the Committee has obtained useful information on States' implementation efforts has been through my visits to selected States.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source