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first: 2003-07-29
most recent: 2015-01-14
sittings or episodes: 18
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“The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2004/25, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America. The President (spoke in Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour.”
2004-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4894 (2004) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Belgium and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Ileka (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Mr. Cools (Belgium) took seats at the Council table. The President (spoke in Spanish): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2004-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4894 (2004) · source
“I thank Ambassador Mekdad for the positive support given by his delegation last year to our committee. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. Therefore, I wish only to express thanks for the various statements of Council members and of Member States who have taken the floor under rule 37. This has been a useful interactive discussion. Important ideas have emerged, and suggestions that will no doubt be borne in mind for the preparation of the resolution that we shall be looking at later this week. Once again, thanks to all of you for your participation. The meeting rose at 1.15 pm.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“The next speaker on my list is the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table, which he shared with Council members last year, and to make his statement.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“I thank the representative of Japan for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Switzerland. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“I thank the representative of Liechtenstein for his kind words. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Japan. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“I thank the representative of Ireland for his kind words. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Liechtenstein. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“I thank the Ambassador of Indonesia for his kind words and for his information. The next speaker on my list is the representative of Ireland. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Indonesia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“In particular, I would like to express my gratitude for the hard work, professionalism and dedication of the Secretariat, especially the sanctions section of the Security Council, without whose valuable and unconditional support we would not come as far as we have in achieving our objectives. I now resume my functions as the President of the Security Council. I shall call first on those Council members who have asked to speak. The first speaker will be Ambassador Holliday of the United States, whom I welcome to his first meeting of the Security Council.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity, as Chairman of the Al Qaeda and Taliban sanctions Committee, to appeal to States to continue to provide full support to the Committee, which is resolutely determined to achieve further progress towards our common goal to make the world free from any threat or act of terrorism. In conclusion, I would like to thank every member of the Committee and those who accompanied me in my various travels to the countries of Member States. Committee members actively participated with me and my team in a spirit of trust and cooperation as we carried out our many tasks. We would also like to thank the Monitoring Group for its valuable cooperation.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“The new draft resolution should reflect many of these objectives, as well as, we believe, the close dialogue we enjoyed with Member States in 2003. As our work becomes more focused, we believe that a similarly frank exchange in New York and in capitals will help to move the international community's counter-terrorism efforts forward. International terrorism sponsored by Al Qaeda and those associated with it continues to pose one of the greatest threats to international peace and security. Every means should be used to combat that threat, at both national and international levels. The United Nations and its relevant bodies can coordinate their efforts to play a crucial role in this endeavour. The success of their work will depend on the tangible contribution of each and every Member State.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“With regard to cooperation, we have been discussing the possibility of inviting, when we consider it appropriate, experts from States and regional organizations, including private and academic organizations, to brief the Committee in areas related to our work. We have also been considering the possibility of enhancing cooperation with the International Criminal Police Organization, which will be very useful for our work on the consolidated list. We remain convinced of the necessity of continuing to enhance our cooperation with the Counter-Terrorism Committee, and we have many ideas that we will be discussing with our colleagues there with a view to achieving concrete results during the course of this year. We will continue to make visits to various States, and we also plan to visit a number of different geographical areas.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“The Committee is also committed to keeping open the channels of communications with all Member States, as well as with regional and technical organizations. We plan to hold periodic open briefings for all States on the Committee's work in order to facilitate further dialogue. In addition, the Chairman, the members of the Committee and the Secretariat will be always ready to clarify questions and provide assistance, as far as we are able. The authorities of several States that I visited suggested that it would be useful to obtain the names and contact information of those in capitals or other locations who are responsible for implementing sanctions measures, in order to expedite and focus the exchange of information.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“In that connection, the Committee's work in 2004 will continue to have as its principal objective ensuring that all States remain focused on the problem of terrorism and that national counter-terrorist measures include appropriate policies and actions. We hope that this year will also be one of great activity based on direct dialogue with Member States to improve our common activities. The Committee will continue to take a proactive approach to its work - one that is marked by transparency and responsiveness. In that connection, we will continue to enhance our guidelines and working procedures, and would welcome any useful ideas that Member States may wish to contribute in this respect.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“The number of meetings held and the variety of issues considered reveal the importance we attach to our work and reflect the complex and delicate nature of the issues that we are charged with addressing, analysing and assessing on behalf of the Security Council. We have also tried to be frank, direct and objective within the Committee and with Member States. After all, the threat represented by Al Qaeda and the Taliban - especially the threat of Al Qaeda, whose gravity is all too evident, as shown by the tragic terrorist attacks, which unfortunately continue - must remain a top international concern, for obvious reasons.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“In addition to a possible lack of political will, other possible factors have been identified, such as reporting fatigue, a lack of resources and technical capacity, and coordination difficulties at the national level. It is also possible that some States have considered the submission guidelines to be too detailed and, in some cases, inapplicable to their situation. In that respect, however, I wish to stress that twice, in July and November 2003, the Committee requested such States to provide it with explanations to identify possible problems and difficulties that they were facing in order to assist them or to improve the current sanctions regime. Both the Committee and I sought to be receptive and proactive in carrying out our task in 2003.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“Of that number, 17 States had previously submitted a report under resolution 1390 (2002). The fact that reports have been submitted by less than half of Member States has seriously hampered the Committee in accomplishing its task of carrying out the requested assessments. The Committee remains determined to complete the written assessment called for by the resolution, and we intend to analyse and address the reasons why some States have not submitted reports. I also feel that we should identify such States as having failed to comply with Security Council resolutions. Moreover, the Committee analysed possible reasons why there are States that have not submitted reports.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“In order to addressing those shortcomings, we need to define the arms embargo in a more specific and targeted way including the specific mention of goods and materials related to weapons of mass destruction to deal effectively with the new reality represented by the methods of terrorist warfare carried out by Al Qaeda and the Taliban. In addition, the best way to avoid the diversion of weapons and dangerous material to A1 Qaeda is to strengthen cooperation at the regional and international levels. It is also essential that all States ratify and comply fully with arms-related international conventions. To date, a total of 93 reports have been submitted under resolution 1455 (2003). It must be emphasized that 98 States - 51 per cent - have not submitted a report.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“The information provided on the arms embargo referred mainly to conventional arms, indicating that the measures in place may not be sufficient to monitor dual-use technologies and other sensitive material that may be used to develop weapons of mass destruction. That was observed primarily in reports from States that are not parties to the multilateral export control regimes. In contrast, approximately one third of the States submitting reports provided data on export control measures related to sensitive technologies and dual-use goods, reflecting the awareness-raising and regulating effects of multilateral cooperation.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“In order to more effectively implement the travel ban, we could undertake two measures: improving the list and increasing the technical capacity of States. The first would resolve a problem cited by many States - not listing individuals at their border entry and exit points because of insufficient identifying data; the second would address some States' lack of capacity to monitor their borders. The reports received indicate that, of all the measures in the sanctions regime, the arms embargo is the most difficult to implement. Generally, the possession, manufacturing and sale of arms are seen as matters of national security, making it difficult to assess the effectiveness of this crucial measure. Analysis of the reports revealed differing interpretations of the scope of the arms embargo.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“Full implementation of the travel ban depends fundamentally on the quality and credibility of the list. In general, State reports highlighted the list's shortcomings and the difficulties encountered by those States in implementing the travel ban. Approximately one third of the States that have submitted reports have still not incorporated the list, or any parts of it, into their national watch lists. The main reason put forward is a lack of data to identify individuals. Only half of the States reported that they were regularly transmitting the updated list to their border control authorities and that they also had the capacity to carry out electronic searches. Here, one should indicate that several States have requested financial and technical assistance to upgrade their border control facilities.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“Where that is not possible because of lack of an adequate legal framework, we should encourage and assist States in establishing the needed legal provisions, providing assistance as necessary. In that regard, it would be useful to promote greater cooperation in the area of international financial regulatory institutions, as well as cooperation aimed at universal ratification of the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism. Cash flows to finance terrorist activities remain a problem. However, during my visits, we received interesting proposals to deal with this aspect of terrorist financing. In addition, we must undertake new efforts to cut the growing links between drug trafficking and terrorist financing.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“I used my visits to urge States to submit additional names and identifying data so as to enhance implementation. A review of the reports received to date indicates that many States have taken positive steps - including the adoption of special legislation - to curb the financing of Al Qaeda's activities. Various countries are in the process of improving their legislative capacity to ensure compliance with the law. However, there are still some States that fail to show the same preparedness. As verified on my recent travels, the reports submitted indicate that one of the areas needing improvement is the freezing of assets other than bank accounts. That might be addressed by requesting States to take a more proactive approach in locating and freezing such assets.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“By virtue of holding substantive meetings with authorities with diverse portfolios on consecutive days, I could see that dialogue and coordination between those groups had often begun even before my departure. Regarding the implementation reports submitted by Member States, the majority of these followed the guidelines of the Committee in formatting their responses. It was evident from the analysis of the reports that not all questions were relevant for all States. It would be more advantageous to adopt a more precise approach towards submitting reports, and that may be reflected in the future work of the Committee. With respect to the lack of information on names of persons and entities included on the consolidated list, Member States must also play an important role in that regard.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“I also hope that such visits serve as an indication to all Members that the Committee recognizes the need for cooperation and at the same time seeks reports from States to further its work. I would also say that a proof of the cooperation that my visits helped to foster is the clear commitments that were made by the authorities in several States to provide additional information, including updated country reports and names of individuals and entities belonging to or associated with Al Qaeda or the Taliban, for inclusion in the consolidated list. At least one report promised to the Committee during my travels was in fact delivered before the end of last year. I also feel that the visits served as a catalyst to bring ministries and other agencies into action.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“Some countries are beginning to find adequate answers in this regard. An overarching theme that kept recurring in different States was the vital necessity of improving international cooperation in various areas. States conducting investigations need to be able to make contact with States that might have evidence that would further the investigation. States that control hawaladars within their territory need to cooperate with the States where such transfers are destined. States that offer offshore financial services need to cooperate with countries where the beneficial owner or entity resides, to ensure that no financial resources can be used to support terrorist activities. The list goes on and on, and I think that these visits help to bring such needs to the attention of the Security Council.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“Several countries visited described how their domestic legal frameworks had been improved, including through the preparation or enactment of new legislation to fight money laundering. Valuable information on how some States are handling the question of charities was also gained and shared with the Committee members. We were cautioned against assuming that all charities were involved in terrorist financing and informed of legitimate charities that had been hurt by restrictions. We were also told that many donors appreciated knowing that steps had been taken to ensure that their donations would go only to legitimate causes. We also engaged in interesting discussions regarding alternate remittance systems, which touched upon the necessity of providing legitimate and efficient alternatives for the traditional users of those systems.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“In at least one of the States visited, I was informed that several banned entities had resurfaced with new names that had been detected by the authorities. Also, one frontline State in the fight against terrorism provided us with detailed information on actions taken and resources committed to secure its borders to prevent infiltration by listed individuals or their associates. In this connection, I was told that any implementation failure was one of technical capacity and not of political will. While several authorities mentioned the difficulties encountered because of insufficient information provided for some individuals on the list, we were nevertheless assured that the list was promulgated, and in one country visited we were given a copy of the legal instrument by which this was done.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“The successes that States have achieved in implementing the measures including newly adopted administrative or legislative enactments were also discussed in all the countries I visited. For example, concerns that had been highlighted by the Committee and its Monitoring Group had led some countries we visited to strengthen their financial intelligence units, with one country instituting the use of forms verifying the identity of beneficial owners and the nature of the assets. One State visited informed us that property had been frozen pursuant to the Council's relevant measures, and I encouraged the authorities of that State to submit an addendum to its implementation report on this matter, so that other States could see an example of how to proceed in similar cases.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“In some cases, the States I visited had serious reservations regarding such topics and our visit permitted us to have detailed discussions, which were subsequently reported to the Committee so that the Security Council experts might take these concerns into account in preparing future resolutions. The difficulties entailed in maintaining and administering non-financial assets such as motor vehicles or real estate were also discussed in detail, and some of the States and institutions I visited are continuing to work hard to find ways to define such assets and to freeze them while at the same time permitting their continued operation under a provisional caretaker system.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“Since I have already had the opportunity, on 24 October and 12 November, to fully brief Council members on the visits I undertook in October, I will only touch upon some of our findings during the second mission, as they relate directly to today's assessment and to the current and future work of the Committee. Among the many topics I discussed in Europe, the most prominent are the following: the definition and freezing of non-financial and other economic resources pursuant to the resolution; the challenges posed in implementing the travel ban; and concerns regarding the Committee's consolidated list, human rights and due process.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“In each country I visited, I had extremely fruitful meetings, along with the team that accompanied me, with officials who were aware of the importance of, and were actively engaged in, addressing the threats posed by Al Qaeda and the Taliban. While I feel that my visits helped the authorities concerned to better understand the Committee's work and objectives through my reports, the Committee also learned something in each country we visited about how the States concerned are taking steps to implement the measures and otherwise address the threats of terrorism. As one of my goals was to return from my travels with ideas for improving the existing measures, I am pleased that the Committee finds the recommendations contained in my reports useful for assisting the Council in this regard.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“In planning my itineraries, we selected States that represented different regions and political systems, rather than based on any other criteria. The purpose of these missions was to enhance Member States' full and effective implementation of the measures put in place by the Council. I wanted to gain a firsthand understanding and to learn more about how the sanctions are being implemented on the ground, so as to better perform my functions as Chairman. Reaching one of these goals entailed establishing a dialogue with States and thus acquainting myself with the positive results as well as the concerns encountered in implementing the measures. I consider that both missions were largely successful in accomplishing these goals.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“My visits to selected countries also provided another important avenue for dialogue that, in certain respects, has proven even more effective, as it is based on personal interaction and provides an opportunity for the States visited to ask questions and to learn more about the Committee's work, which in turn can be beneficial to the work of the Committee. In October and December 2003, I undertook two separate visits to selected countries pursuant to paragraph 11 of resolution 1455 (2003). During those two missions, I visited 10 countries in the Arabian Gulf, Europe, West Asia and South-East Asia. At some destinations, I was accompanied by other Committee members or members of the Monitoring Group established pursuant to resolution 1363 (2001).”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“I will return in a moment to that issue, but I would first point out that these reports are one of many important facets of international cooperation in the fight against Al Qaeda and the Taliban, just as they serve as only one of several components used in assessing Member States' implementation of the Council's measures. The Monitoring Group monitored States' implementation of the resolution through its visits to selected countries and establishing contacts with Government officials and others responsible for sanctions implementation. The findings of the Group are reflected in its reports, mainly in appendix VI of S/2003/1070, issued last December. In the view of the Committee, the reports were intended to provide a channel of communication between it and Member States.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“Finally, our ability to assess implementation on the ground has been enhanced by the work of the Monitoring Group and through my and Committee members' travel to selected States. As envisioned in the resolution, today's assessment is based, at least to some extent, on the reports submitted by Member States pursuant to paragraph 6 of resolution 1455 (2003). The Committee appreciates the fact that many States have submitted their reports and is particularly pleased that some have provided comprehensive reports in accordance with the reporting guidelines. However, the fact that only 93 such reports have been submitted to the Committee to date presents a severe limitation.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“Given the scope of its content and as agreed by the Council in its prior consultations, this assessment will also serve as the fourth 90-day report on the work of the Committee and the Monitoring Group, which is also called for in resolution 1455 (2003). Our main task was to conduct a substantive review of Member States' implementation of the sanctions measures imposed on Al Qaeda, the Taliban and individuals and entities associated with them. It has indeed been a busy year. The Committee met 34 times informally and four times formally. Our activities were diverse. New names were added to the Committee's consolidated list. The analysis of States' reports continues, despite the disappointing response rate, including through the Committee's more targeted approach to key themes.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“I shall now make a report in my capacity as Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999). In my capacity as Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al Qaeda and the Taliban, I will provide the Council with the second oral assessment, pursuant to paragraph 14 of resolution 1455 (2003), of the implementation by Member States of the Council's relevant measures - the arms embargo, assets freeze and travel ban targeting individuals and entities belonging to or associated with Al Qaeda or the Taliban - that are included in the consolidated list maintained by the Committee.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“Wenaweser (Liechtenstein), Mr. Helg (Switzerland) and Mr. Mekdad (Syrian Arab Republic) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President (spoke in Spanish): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2003/1070, which contains the text of a letter dated 1 December 2003 from the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al Qaeda and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities, transmitting the second report of the Monitoring Group pursuant to resolution 1455 (2003).”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts The President (spoke in Spanish): I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and the Syrian Arab Republic, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Jenie (Indonesia), Mr. Ryan (Ireland), Mr. Haraguchi (Japan), Mr.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“Expression of thanks to the retiring President The President (spoke in Spanish): As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of January, I should like to take the opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Stefan Tafrov, Permanent Representative of Bulgaria to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of December 2003. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing gratitude to Ambassador Tafrov for the great intelligence with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“I should like to take this opportunity to express the Council's deep gratitude to the outgoing members - Bulgaria, Cameroon, Guinea, Mexico and the Syrian Arab Republic - for their important contributions to the business of the Council. Since we are speaking of the elected or non- permanent members, I should like to mention, merely as an anecdote, that on this date, 12 January, in 1946, non-permanent members of the Council were elected for the first time by the General Assembly. This is therefore an especially propitious date for us to refer to the non-permanent members of the Security Council, which, together with the permanent members, are upholding the principles of the Charter and the objectives of peace and security.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council this year, I extend to all members of the Security Council, the various organs and staff of the United Nations and the Secretariat in general my sincere wish that the new year will be a fruitful one and one of greater peace and development. On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to our new members: Algeria, Benin, Brazil, the Philippines and Romania. We are certain that they will contribute positively to the work of the Council. We are confident that the experience and wisdom of their Permanent Representatives will help the Council to discharge its enormous responsibilities.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“We welcome the agreements that have been reached, the signing of the Transitional Constitution and the commitments concerning the holding of elections as well as the appointment of an interim President and Prime Minister. However, as several delegates around the table have said, we believe that it is important for the Security Council to continue to very closely monitor the situation, together with ECOWAS, to help to prevent the future interim Government from making the same mistakes as the previous Government - in particular, failing to establish conditions for elections by secret ballot that are genuinely democratic, free and timely.”
2003-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4834 (2003) · source
“Mr. Munoz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we would like to thank Mr. Kalomoh for his thorough briefing on the current situation in Guinea- Bissau. We would also like to thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Timor-Leste, Mr. Jose Ramos Horta, Special Envoy of the Community of Portuguese- Speaking Countries, for his excellent statement. Chile condemns the resolution of the situation in Guinea-Bissau by force and would like to point out that all coups d'e'tat should be repudiated, whether bloodless or violent. We recognize, however, the fundamental role played by the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS). It is a positive sign and shows Africa's desire to take responsibility for resolving its own problems. Thanks to the intervention and approach of ECOWAS, there has been a positive turn of events after the coup.”
2003-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4834 (2003) · source
“So that we can take all the recommendations seriously into account, I should like to ask, Madam President, that you invite Mr. Michael Chandler to the Council table as Chairman of the Monitoring Group - which is the basis of our work - in case he would like to respond to some of the questions or suggestions brought up by delegations.”
2003-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4798 (2003) · source
“I cannot summarize all of them, but I should like to emphasize - only by way of example - the importance that many delegations attach to our Group's work of collecting information firsthand, to the coordination that has already begun between the two Committees - the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and our Committee - to the idea of focusing an investigation on informal methods of financing terrorism and to the growing link that exists between drug trafficking and terrorist activities and, therefore, to the advisability of focusing on suspicious financial transactions. So there were a set of proposals. I remember one, related to the establishment of case studies after national reports have been submitted so that those reports can be followed up by Member States themselves.”
2003-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4798 (2003) · source
“Given the lateness of the hour, I shall be very brief. First of all, I wish to express my gratitude for the broad and strong support of so many delegations that referred to the report presented on behalf of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), and also for the clear support for the programme of work that we shall undertake in the second semester. Emerging from the various statements were very useful practical suggestions by several delegations that we shall take into account in our work, both in the Committee and in our valuable support group, the Monitoring Group. There were important recommendations.”
2003-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4798 (2003) · source