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Munoz

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first: 2003-06-17
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“During the four years since the adoption of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), positive changes have occurred in the international community's understanding of the effects that conflict has on peace and security, particularly as concerns women and girl children. Increasingly, women in our various countries have achieved greater equality and participate more in areas related to peace and security. In this connection, the observations contained in the report of the Secretary-General (document S/2004/814), dated 13 October 2004, are valuable.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“Mr. Munoz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): I welcome the opportunity of having this debate on women, peace and security and I congratulate you for the outstanding job you are doing as President of the Security Council. I welcome the presence of the Secretary-General and his commitment, as we are fully aware, to the rights of women. Similarly, we would like to highlight the valuable comments we have heard from Jean-Marie Guehenno, Louise Arbour and Thoraya Ahmed Obaid. We also fully endorse the statement that will be made by the Permanent Representative of Canada on behalf of the members of the Human Security Network.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“In sum, in shouldering our responsibilities under the relevant resolutions we have adopted, we must deny any possibility of cooperation and support to those who seek, through terror, to make their intolerant or extremist views prevail over the individual rights of persons and the collective rights of States to live in peace and security.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“In that connection, our delegation would like to emphasize the following: first, our reaffirmation of the imperative of combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations; secondly, the Council's concern for the victims of terrorist acts; and thirdly, the appeal to cooperate with the work of the Security Council Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1540 (2004) - which are acting in coordination, albeit with different mandates and objectives - and to study new measures to be adopted in the fight against terror. Such measures must conform to international law, particularly the norms of due respect for human rights, the rights of refugees and humanitarian law.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“In addition, we have studied ways in which to share information from the databases being developed, and we have coordinated the holding of monthly meetings among the experts. Moreover, as Ambassador Denisov informed us, both Chairmen have planned to hold an informational meeting with Member States to inform them of the work being done by the Committees. In conclusion, I should like briefly to refer to resolution 1566 (2004), adopted recently by the Security Council, which is a new step in the fight against terrorism.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“We must therefore reiterate and emphasize the appeal to States that are not yet parties to international treaties on counter-terrorism to become parties to them and to implement legislation relevant to their effective application. United in cooperation in the fight against terrorism has also been reflected in the cooperative work carried out between the CTC and the Al Qaeda/Taliban sanctions committee, which I chair. In addition to compliance with the provisions of Security Council resolutions aimed at increasing cooperation, we know the value of being able to share information when working in our respective areas. Therefore, we have held meetings between the Chairmen and with the expert teams of both Committees.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“The world has witnessed the horrific scenes from the reprehensible attacks in the Moscow subway and in an educational facility in Beslan, in the downing of two aircraft in the Russian Federation and in the attacks on a mosque in Pakistan and on a tourist centre in Taba, Egypt. In all of those cases, tens or hundreds of people suffered the tragic consequences of such criminal acts: children, the faithful or tourists were innocent victims. That is why such criminal acts oblige us to redouble our efforts, to persist in our objective and to fight tirelessly against this grave threat. We must maintain the Security Council's resolve to act in unison against terrorism. We can do that only with the necessary cooperation of States and competent organizations.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“We urge countries that are encountering difficulties in meeting the obligations of resolution 1373 (2001) to request the technical assistance that the Committee, international organizations and donor countries stand ready to provide. The Al Qaeda/Taliban sanctions committee received various requests from Member States during the visits that I, as its Chairman, made with the other members, and we are bringing those requests to the attention of the CTC. We should like to reiterate that the fight against terrorism requires perseverance, dedication and persistence in the coordination and integration of efforts, since terrorism continues to be one of the gravest threats to international peace and security. Regrettably, the terrorist attacks perpetrated in the past two months increasingly confirm this.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“These make it possible to maintain a dialogue between Member States and the Committee, which gives them the support they need to adequately meet their obligations with regard to cooperating in the fight against terror. Despite the work and dedication of the team of experts, and despite the efforts of the Committee, we must regret - as Ambassador Denisov said - that 78 States did not meet the deadline for submitting reports. That figure reflects an increase of practically 10 per cent compared with the previous quarter. We urge those States that have not yet done so to meet their obligations as soon as possible.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“Moreover, we have noted the activities carried out by the Executive Director, Ambassador Ruperez, with regard to utilizing the structure of the Executive Directorate as soon as possible, as well as the meetings he has held with various international or regional bodies to establish cooperation and ties that will make it possible to implement various formulas aimed at increasing the counter-terrorism efforts of the international community. We thank Ambassador Ruperez once again for the information he provided us, and we reaffirm our support for his leadership and for the body under his guidance. We also appreciate the efforts of the CTC's team of experts to expedite the study, evaluation and processing of the reports submitted by Member States in compliance with resolution 1373 (2001) and the preparation of responses.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“Among the relevant activities carried out by the Counter-Terrorism Committee this year, its efforts to make its revitalization process a reality, in conformity with the provisions of resolution 1535 (2004), stand out. That process is moving forward in keeping with the guidelines set out in past quarterly programmes: the Executive Director has already been appointed; the Executive Directorate's organizational plan has been adopted; and, during the current quarter, it is anticipated that the transition to the new structure will be completed. We hope that the new structure will become operational as soon as possible.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“Mr. Mufioz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I should like to thank Ambassador Andrey Denisov, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation, for the detailed information he provided us in his capacity as Chairman of the Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), by relating the activities carried out by the Committee during the past quarter and presenting the thirteenth programme of work, for the period October through December. I should also like to thank Javier Ruperez, Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED), for his briefing. We assure them of our strong support for the CTC programme presented.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“The Council will consider further measures only if those conditions are not fulfilled. Lastly, the request that the Secretary-General set up an international commission of inquiry into every reported case of violations of international humanitarian law seems to us to be essential and urgent in order to establish the facts on the ground. In short, this resolution is consistent with what the Council has decided in the recent past, and we hope that it will contribute to bringing about a speedy solution to the humanitarian situation in Darfur.”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“At the same time, this resolution gives firm backing to the work of the African Union, both its efforts in facilitating a political agreement between the Government and the rebel groups and the role of the African Union mission. The mission is going to be extended and expanded, which is welcome and is compatible with the regional approach favoured by this Council. Our message both to the Government of Sudan and to the rebel groups is that we want to see peace in the country, an end to the slaughter and punishment of those responsible. Our country's intention is to see the commitments fulfilled so as to save lives, and not to apply sanctions. Sanctions in themselves have no value. They are, rather, tools with which to achieve higher purposes. We voted for a serious statement of our purposes.”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“Mr. Mufioz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Today Chile voted in favour of this resolution, in order to send a clear political message. We want to see full compliance on Sudan's part with its commitments, and we want to halt the humanitarian catastrophe in Darfur pursuant to the obligations undertaken in resolution 1556 (2004) and in the joint communique with the Secretary-General of 3 July. While we duly appreciate the fact that the Government of Sudan has cooperated by complying with some of its promises, as stated in the resolution, those relating to the disarmament of the Janjaweed militia, the protection of the civilian population and bringing to trial those responsible for humanitarian crimes regrettably remain unfulfilled.”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“We know that this has made it possible to finance many of the groups and factions that are responsible for such attacks and raids that have occurred in recent days and months. We would like to emphasize the courage, the effort and the enthusiasm to press ahead in the reconstruction of the State, as demonstrated by the Afghan people, as well as by the Government of President Karzai, despite all the difficulties. Finally, we would like to praise the excellent and devoted work carried out by Mr. Jean Arnault and his team in UNAMA and we wish them great success in their undertaking.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“Despite the progress that has been made in the electoral process which fills us with hope that we will continue to make headway in implementing the Bonn Agreement, we nevertheless must stress how concerned we are that it became possible to assure the necessary security conditions to ensure free and just elections, in View of the series of threats that have been issued by the Taliban. We agree with what was said in the report that it is indispensable for there to be a clear-cut increase in international assistance in the security field. Among the challenges that have been mentioned by previous speakers and which still persist are delays in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, and the troubling increase in the elicit cultivation of poppies and of drug trafficking in general.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“I recommend that you read the initial report prepared by our team which will be distributed today as an official document. With regard to the holding of national presidential elections we would like to emphasize the progress that has been made. Recently, information has been provided regarding the effort entailed in this attempt and we never could have imagined even just a few months ago that more than 10 million voters would have been registered in which women represent 41 per cent. We praise the difficult work achieved by the hundreds of electoral workers that are committed to support this important process in reconstructing the country. We also find it very painful to learn about the attacks against such workers.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“Members of the monitoring team from the Security Council's Sanctions Committee on Al Qaeda and the Taliban that I am chairing made a recent Visit to Afghanistan where a series of meetings were held with representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of the Interior, the National Security Council, the Board on National Security, as well as with Mr. Arnault and with personnel from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Many of the points made in the report of the Secretary-General were observed by our panel of experts as well. In particular, I should like to emphasize that, as observed in the report, the Taliban continues to constitute a real threat to the reconstruction and stability of the country, and containing this organization is crucial.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“Another focus of destabilization has been an increase in violent clashes among factions, particularly those that we have heard of recently in Herat, Badghis and in the district of Shinda, among others. The security situation has a direct impact on many aspects of the political process and the very stability of the transitional Government, as well as on economic growth and development. This is why NATO's contribution is so important as have been Operation Enduring Freedom, the provincial reconstruction teams and the support to reform the security sector. Nevertheless, the Council should study additional alternatives to deal with these tremendous challenges.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“Mr. Munoz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): I should like to join those who have conveyed condolences to you upon the unfortunate air accident in your country yesterday. We welcome the valuable information on Afghanistan provided by Mr. Jean Arnault, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. We share his concern about the deteriorating security situation in the country: attacks against international humanitarian personnel, United Nations agencies, the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and the Afghan provisional government are grave and deplorable. We regret, for example, that Medecins sans frontieres has been obliged to close down its operations in this country, after having worked there for 24 years, as a result of attacks which have led to the death of five of its workers.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“Chile, which has stood by Timor-Leste from the outset and which contributed troops in the early stages, hopes that this young country will become an international model of success and hope.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“We welcome the cooperation that exists between Timor-Leste and Indonesia. We are pleased at the willingness shown to achieve an agreement on the territorial borders, as well as at the progress that Mr. Annabi has just spoken of. We hope that a definitive agreement will soon be reached, which we are certain will have a very significant impact on improving bilateral relations. We also hope that progress will continue to be made in other important areas of bilateral relations. In particular, we hope that those responsible for serious crimes committed in 1999 will be held accountable for their actions. Finally, we also wish to commend the valuable work done by other regional actors and by donors from the international community.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“Lastly, another key challenge in attaining stability in Timor-Leste is to achieve a level of economic development that makes it possible to overcome poverty, create jobs, improve the well-being of the population and attain the social and economic success that the country desires. In that connection, we wish to highlight the assistance programmes being carried out by the United Nations, the Bretton Woods institutions and several donor countries. However, it is clear to us that even more support from the international community is necessary to tackle, among other things, the lack of employment, the low level of development and poverty. In that regard, we hope there will be greater progress in exploiting the country's mineral resources. I am certain that many countries can provide assistance in that area, including mine.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“We also note the work done by UNMISET's political component in providing training, education and supervision for the national police of Timor-Leste. With regard to programme III, concerning the maintenance of security, we welcome the fact that the situation in the country has been fairly calm. However, we should not overlook certain areas where there is instability, such as smuggling, illegal trafficking and border crossings and the demonstrations that have taken place in Dili, as Mr. Annabi has also noted. In that regard, we believe that the provisions of resolution 1543 (2004) thus far appear to have proved appropriate and reasonable.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“We look forward with interest to its final report and recommendations on additional activities, which the Commission will issue towards the end of October. With regard to programme 11, we particularly welcome the work done by the national police, as Mr. Annabi has highlighted. We note that its 3,020 personnel are already carrying out their work in every district of the country. Moreover, we believe it essential to continue to support the training of the Border Patrol Unit. Despite the progress made, we agree that the national police should continue its training, in particular with regard to achieving greater professionalism, efficiency and responsibility, with strong emphasis on respect for human rights.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“Next September, in just a few weeks, the United States and Portugal will issue a follow-up report to that visit. In the sphere of human rights, we welcome the assistance provided by UNMISET through the Serious Crimes Unit in an effort to shed light on the crimes committed in 1999. We also wish to highlight the strategy put forward to process, before May 2005, all the arrest warrants issued against indicted persons whose cases have not yet gone before a tribunal. We must keep in mind that it is likely that that work will not be completed by the scheduled date, and that we should therefore not discount the possibility of taking additional measures in the future if necessary. In the same vein, we especially appreciate the work being done by the Commission on Reception, Truth and Reconciliation.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“We would also like to underscore that in May, a delegation of representatives of the countries from the convening group of the Community of Democracies, made up of Chile, the Republic of Korea, Portugal and the United States, in addition to Australia, Cape Verde, Italy, New Zealand and Israel, visited Timor-Leste. On that occasion, they met with the highest political, judicial and parliamentary authorities, as well as civil society. They also visited several cities in order to assess the most urgent needs with regard to institutional rebuilding and the state of the judicial, social and electoral systems. At the same time, the delegation identified areas in which the Community of Democracies, over which Chile currently has the honour to preside, could provide cooperation and support.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“The work done by UNMISET's civilian advisors in the instruction and training of civil servants of Timor-Leste is essential. I would like to stress that, notwithstanding the existing limitations, Timor-Leste has a unique opportunity to train public officials who are dedicated to public service and will also be models of rectitude and probity. We share the concern about the lengthy delays in the administration of justice and the lack that we perceive in the area of human rights in terms of procedure, and we agree with the need to develop capacities in this area. In this context, we welcome the new measures taken by the coordinating council for the judicial system.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“In particular, we welcome the fact that the Government has officially undertaken responsibility for the internal and external security of the country, adopting a number of fundamental laws and taking steps in the area of electoral registration. As regards UNMISET's functioning, we would like to highlight three key aspects. With respect to the first programme element, we hail the improvements in the capacity and structure of public administration. However, we concur that, in addition to having civil servants prepared for leadership roles, the right personnel must be available for middle management posts. There is no doubt that the structure and development of public administration in Timor-Leste still presents us with significant challenges that must be taken into consideration.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“Mr. Mufioz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): I wish first of all to express my thanks for the report of the Secretary-General of 13 August (S/2004/669) on Timor-Leste and the briefing from the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Hedi Annabi, who has given us some information on the latest developments in the country. I also wish to commend the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and UNMISET for the work that they achieved in these first few months of the new mandate pursuant to resolution 1543 (2004). We are encouraged to know that, in spite of the existing limitations, resolute steps have been taken forward in this consolidation phase.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“Lastly, bearing in mind the renewed efforts made by the Security Council this year to combat terrorism - as evidenced by the adoption of resolution 1526 (2004) aimed at strengthening the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al Qaeda and the Taliban; resolution 1535 (2004), which set up the Executive Directorate of the CTC; and resolution 1540 (2004) on non-State actors and weapons of mass destruction - we, as the international community, must remain committed to this effort and take this opportunity to move forward in the combat against terrorism. In that way we will help ensure that the people of all States can live in peace, in adequate security, with respect for human, individual and collective rights, and in full adherence to the rule of law.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“This can be achieved only through the necessary and fundamental cooperation of States and of the competent organizations. For that reason, it is necessary and timely to reiterate our appeal to those States that are not yet parties to international conventions relating to counter- terrorism to do so, and to enact the necessary legislation to implement them, and also, as regards the Committee that I have the honour to chair, they must comply with the sanctions imposed by the Security Council.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“I should also like to say that combating terrorism involves constancy, dedication and perseverance in our cooperation efforts in order to achieve our objectives, as well as integration of efforts and actions - all of this in the context of the work of the Security Council committees on this issue, in particular in the CTC. All of this has led to some important achievements. However, as was recently stated in the Council, terrorism still poses a major threat to international peace and security. This is clear, as we learn daily of new terrorist acts being perpetrated in various parts of the world, in both developed and developing countries. Therefore we need to uphold the Council's goal of continuing to combat this grave threat.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“We have also looked at ways of promoting and fostering contacts between the Monitoring Group of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) and the Panel of Experts of the CTC, so as to exchange information and share experiences, in accordance with the rules of procedures of both Committees and the agreements adopted therein. We have also looked at ways of passing on the information that the Al Qaeda Committee regularly receives with respect to the need for technical assistance, which is gathered during contact Visits by the States holding the chairmanship and the members of the 1267 Committee. In short, we have looked at ways of enhancing cooperation between the two bodies, and we will continue to do so in future.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“Along those lines, and in keeping with the mandate of the sanctions Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al Qaeda and the Taliban, which I am chairing, and determined to enhance the cooperation between that Committee and the CTC, we have, in recent days, held an informal meeting between the Chairmen of both Committees to discuss and examine ways and means of exploring and establishing new areas of cooperation and coordination between them. As Ambassador Konuzin has said, these include in particular the intention of holding regular meetings, as part of our usual programme of work, among the two Chairmen and among the experts charged with dealing with those issues. We have also considered the possibility of the Chairmen of the Committees' participating in one another's meetings.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“As regards the achievement of the objectives set out in the most recent three-month work programme, we welcome the Committee's capacity for self- criticism, as reflected in the report, and also the plainly stated intention and resolve to modify certain procedures that will in future make possible the full achievement of the goals that have been set in the area of the verification and monitoring of the implementation by States of the provisions of resolution 1373 (2001). In that vein, we deem very important the work done so far with respect to the scheduling and organization of the work of the CTED.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“In the light of the information we have received today, we are pleased to see that the consensus will of the members of the Council has gradually been translated into reality. Proof of this is our welcoming today of Ambassador Javier Ruperez, who has been appointed Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate. We wish him every success in his work, and we assure him of the fullest support of the Chilean delegation as he carries out his important functions.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“Mr. Mufioz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, I should like to express my gratitude for the comprehensive briefing given us by Ambassador Alexander Konuzin, in his capacity as Chairman of the Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), concerning the activities of the Committee, and also for his presentation of the twelfth work programme from the period from July to September, which we fully support. The CTC has this year, through its revitalization, entered into a new and special phase, aimed at enhancing its working capacity and at tackling the challenges relating to the full implementation by Member States of resolution 1373 (2001). Last March we supported the proposals to revitalize the Committee and voted in favour of resolution 1535 (2004).”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“The recent meeting of heads of State in Conakry is an encouraging sign of that reactivation. The Mano River Union is called upon to play a role in promoting peace and security in the subregion. I conclude by underlining the role of ECOWAS in promoting peace and its commitment to democracy in the region. The recommendations of the Council's mission identify areas for collaboration between the United Nations and ECOWAS that deserve the support of the international community.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“We recognize the specific contributions that can be made by such institutions as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for Sierra Leone, which has just finished its work. The contribution that such entities can make should be regarded as complementary to the work of the justice system. In C6te d'Ivoire, those responsible for human rights violations should be brought to trial. The Council mission was able to observe the scale of cross-border problems in the region and the influences at work among countries emerging from conflict. None of them is safe from those influences. For that reason, we believe that there is great need for the Council to continue to treat the regional problems as a single whole. We believe that the reactivation of the Mano River Union should be encouraged.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“The Economic and Social Council Ad Hoc Advisory Group has helped Guinea-Bissau to meet its humanitarian and development needs, opening new prospects for United Nations involvement and for cooperation with a country emerging from conflict. With respect to Liberia and Sierra Leone, the United Nations commitment is evidenced in two important peacekeeping operations with multidimensional mandates. Following the withdrawal of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone, to take place late this year, the Organization will maintain a presence in Sierra Leone in order to assist that country in assuming responsibility for its own security. It is important to secure the protection and promotion of human rights.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“The serious difficulties being encountered in the implementation of the Linas-Marcoussis Agreement and the polarization of the country make it vital that solutions be found that preserve its territorial integrity. We are also concerned about the potential repercussions of that crisis on neighbouring countries. We believe that we should support the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the meeting to be held in Accra on 29 July. As noted in the mission's report, in Guinea- Bissau, notwithstanding the progress achieved in the political transition, the general situation is fragile.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“All face important electoral processes in the coming months that will enable them freely to choose their own leaders and to participate in their own social and economic development. The role of the United Nations is to provide assistance and facilitation in order to ensure that every process is sustainable. It cannot replace the endeavours that must be made within each society by all sectors. Furthermore, the United Nations should also prevent potential crises in third countries of the region that are not currently on the Security Council's agenda. The greatest challenges to regional stability are unquestionably linked to C6te d'Ivoire.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“Mr. Llanos (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): West Africa is an area of priority concern to the Security Council and the recent Council mission to the region attests to our political interest in its peace and stability. The United Nations has made a great effort in the region to end conflicts and to assist in the processes of post-conflict reconstruction. My delegation welcomes the fact that the Council mission took a regional approach, which alone can guarantee peace and stability in the region. In the context of the specific characteristics of each country, the Council was able to note that C6te d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia and Sierra Leone have had positive experiences in the post-conflict phase.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“Finally, as the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has indicated in its reports to the Security Council, the post-conflict period is the most important phase because funds must be made available not only to provide humanitarian assistance to save lives, but also to contribute to projects with a decisive impact on ensuring sustainable peace. In many case, a long-term commitment must be made. We commend you once again, Madam, for having convened the Security Council to address today's important topic, which can have a tangible effect on its work in addressing conflicts and their aftermath.”
2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993 (2004) · source
“The possibility also exists to explore the idea of matching funds - parallel contributions; that is, co- financing of reconstruction projects in which a business could contribute the same amount that a donor Government does to finance disarmament, demobilization or reconstruction projects. Of course, in the case of the business sector, it is certain that it will be advisable to develop a set of incentives to encourage a country to be involved in the peace-building phase. The United Nations can assist with that. I wonder how many businesses now stand ready to create employment in order to raise hope in Haiti and to earn money in a country that is close to important markets and has a highly skilled labour force. This is a concrete challenge to civil society in the post-conflict peace-building phase.”
2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993 (2004) · source
“However, because of the nature of their activities they are endowed with a certain sensitivity and conditions required to achieve their goals, which can help anticipate the onset of conflict and can help generate conflict prevention or mitigation strategies. In the area of peace-building, businesses can, with their local partners, mobilize the will of broad economic and social sectors. Businesses can offer financial support for productive quick-impact projects, for example, through employment initiatives for former combatants. Often it is precisely the lack of employment of former combatants that causes conflicts to re-emerge. That is an important aspect of sustainable peace.”
2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993 (2004) · source
“In particular, it should try to ensure that the civil society involved in these processes includes not only international actors, but also local ones, including women working in the field to build peace, in accordance with Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), which reaffirms the important role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and in peace-building. Allow me to touch upon another specific aspect to which members of civil society can contribute. I am referring to action in the private sector. Businesses, obviously different from non-governmental organizations, are neither philanthropic entities nor peacekeeping organizations. They are engines of wealth production that pursue profit.”
2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993 (2004) · source
“They also have had positive experience in promoting impartiality among the media, in their capacity to mediate between conflicting interests and in providing early warning of imminent humanitarian crises and in raising public awareness in that respect. Therefore, they are key actors that must be present and contribute in a coordinated manner with State actors and the United Nations. The Security Council must seek the active participation of the broadest sectors of civil society.”
2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993 (2004) · source