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first: 2003-06-17
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“For that reason, my delegation firmly supports the International Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation - the Hague Code of Conduct - which addresses also the means of delivery of weapons of mass destruction. It is a politically binding instrument that was negotiated and is implemented within the framework of a broad group of like-minded countries. We believe that a binding Security Council resolution on weapons of mass destruction, addressing non-State actors and terrorists, would effectively buttress those other international instruments on weapons of mass destruction and would constitute an appropriate measure with respect to their implementation, both in terms of international peace and security and as concerns the specific issue at hand.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source
“My country firmly supports efforts being made in the framework of the United Nations to ensure and strengthen implementation of these instruments. We attach special importance to the legitimacy that is provided by negotiations in a multilateral framework. At the same time, we regret the fact that obstructionist use of the rule of consensus has thus far impeded the adoption of such important mechanisms as the protocol for the verification of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention or agreement on a treaty for the prohibition of the production of fissionable materials for military purposes. Chile recognizes that well-established multilateral forums have not made full use of all the effective means available to States to provide legal guarantees in the face of threats to international security.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source
“Mr. Mufioz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): May I first of all express my delegation's thanks to you, Mr. President, for having convened this open meeting, so that we can discuss, with the participation of all members of the United Nations that are interested in this subject, the issue of the non-proliferation of weapons on mass destruction in the hands of non-State actors or terrorists. We are interested in hearing the opinions of other delegations and we have said this many times, so we are delighted that this meeting has been convened. Chile resolutely supports all universal and regional instruments for disarmament, weapons control and non-proliferation, and we attach particular importance to those that prohibit complete categories of weapons of mass destruction.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source
“Mr. Mufioz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We regret the result of this evening's vote. We had hoped for unanimity within the Security Council on so important and complex an issue. The Secretary-General's favourable opinion was a relevant factor in our decision to vote in favour of the draft resolution contained in document 5/2004/313. We hope that the parties in Cyprus understand that once the people of Cyprus have, freely and in exercise of their sovereignty, expressed their opinion in next Saturday's referendums the Security Council will make its proper contribution towards full implementation of the relevant aspects of the agreement on a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem, especially because there appear to be no differences among members on substantive issues and because the obstacles seem to have been technical in nature.”
2004-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4947 (2004) · source
“Lastly, given the complex interrelationship between the private sector and conflict, it could be of interest for the Secretary-General to prepare a report on this subject and perhaps to make recommendations on prevention and post-conflict reconstruction that could be taken up both by the Security Council and by the Economic and Social Council for implementation in future peace operations. That would, I believe, be worthwhile.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“Indeed, there is also the possibility of exploring the idea of matching funds: co-financing a reconstruction project in an amount equal to the contribution of a donor Government, for instance in areas such as disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. In the case of the corporate sector, it would undoubtedly be appropriate to develop a range of incentives to encourage companies to remain in a country when conflict approaches, or to adopt relevant preventive and reconstruction measures, or to be involved in a country during the reconstruction stage. How many companies could be prepared, for example, to provide jobs, prosperity and hope in Haiti, and at the same time to make money in a country that needs this assistance: a country near major markets, and where, through training, a high-quality labour force can be developed.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“In the field of reconstruction, there are many measures that multinational corporations could take together with their local partners in order to rally broad economic sectors and complement United Nations reconstruction efforts. Companies can also offer financial support for projects that have immediate impact on production, for example through initiatives to give jobs to ex- combatants. Often, it is precisely the lack of jobs for ex-combatants that makes conflicts recur. From the standpoint of governance, the private sector can play an important role in reconstruction through the critical capacity of governmental decisions, to ensure that these are more realistic and effective on the ground and that they provide broad benefits to society.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“It can then cooperate through the development of conflict prevention or mitigation strategies. Companies need stability; they need clear rules to follow. Ultimately, conflict harms corporate strategic interests. This means that partnership can exist between business and the work of the United Nations. There is a more specific aspect of prevention that can fall to the corporate sector if it allocates resources to social investment, strengthening local civil society and investing in communities and activities that promote tolerance, diversity and civic education. Many visionary and progressive companies are already working in that direction, but, in my view, much more needs to be done.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“For example, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has adopted the Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. The Secretary-General recalled today that he proposed the Global Compact under which corporations are to apply International Labour Organization, human rights and environmental principles in their activities, particularly in developing countries. How can the private sector, broadly defined, act in the context of conflict prevention, peacekeeping and reconstruction? Let me outline a few ideas. In the field of prevention, there can be no doubt that the private sector, because it is present on the ground and is familiar with the environment, can serve as a source of early warning, seeing the signs of impending conflict.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“The steady growth of the global market economy, with its processes of privatization and liberalization, has resulted in a massive transfer of resources to the private sector and a large increase in investment in emerging markets - often, however, characterized by major structural weaknesses in the areas of regulation and governance with high levels of poverty, serious human rights violations and significant levels of corruption. Furthermore, the nature of contemporary conflicts, increasingly of an intra-State character, has changed the approach to conflict prevention and solution. Their complexity requires multidisciplinary approaches in which there must also be considerable room for business, and especially for the largest transnationals. Various mechanisms have been created for that purpose.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“There is a need to develop codes of conduct and monitoring standards applicable to the activities of such companies, in order to avoid the indiscriminate and even illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons. To be sure, businesses are neither philanthropic nor peacekeeping organizations. They are driving forces for prosperity. How can we reconcile the legitimate profit-making objectives of the business sector and the humanitarian and human rights objectives of civil society and many non-governmental organizations with the tasks of conflict prevention, peacekeeping and post-conflict reconstruction?”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“The specific interests of a famous corporation became identified with the foreign policy of its home country, a situation that obviously changed with the dawn of the era of global production. Examples of the type of conflicts generated by certain companies have been mentioned in other statements, including the question of diamonds in West Africa, which led to the Kimberley Process, and the illegal exploitation of natural resources in the Congo. In both situations, such exploitation financed combatant rebel groups. In addition, the private sector involved in the trade and traffic of small arms and light weapons bears considerable responsibility in conflicts.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“In the past, many companies operated in conjunction with their Governments, imposing production models geared towards the foreign market, separating and dividing populations and offering benefits to ethnic minorities. All of this produced a complex legacy, the effects of which are still being felt today. With the passage of time, the situation evolved from colonial domination to the predominance of big corporations. Over the past 50 years, many companies operating in developing countries have been the principal actors in the destabilization of local governments and a source of financing and support for certain sectors in civil conflicts, with the backing of their respective Governments. That is why I, for instance, as a Chilean, have never used the services of a company called ITT.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“Mr. Mufioz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, may I thank Germany for taking the initiative to convene this open debate, with the participation of distinguished guests, on the role of the private sector- understood to mean not only corporations, but also civil society and non-governmental organizations - in conflict prevention, peacekeeping and post-conflict reconstruction. I believe that it will allow us to reflect on a subject that, historically, has had an impact, for better or for worse, on the internal processes of countries. All are well aware of the commercial motives that impelled the Powers of the seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to dominate vast, distant regions of the world and to impose regimes intended basically to benefit the colonial centres instead of the local populations.”
2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source
“We agree that the Council must continue to support actions plans in this regard. We therefore support the contents of the Berlin Declaration on Counter-Narcotics. Lastly, we support the presidential statement agreed upon by consensus by Council members, which, we hope, will be adopted at the conclusion of this meeting, as a sign of support for the political process in Afghanistan.”
2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source
“We wish in particular to emphasize the determination expressed by the Afghan Government to continue to make progress in the implementation of its political programmes, in particular in the field of good governance and public administration, with a clear emphasis on anti-corruption policies; reform of the fiscal system; the promotion of private-sector participation; economic and social development, with special emphasis on overcoming poverty; the strengthening of the rule of law; and the promotion and protection of human rights. We agree that an environment of security is essential to achieve progress in the areas of economic growth, political normalization, reconstruction and development. We believe also that drug production and trafficking poses a serious threat to the development and stability of Afghanistan.”
2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source
“We believe that the elections will represent a milestone in the restoration of harmony and unity throughout the country. In that context, we support the Afghan Government's work plan aimed at the success of the electoral process, the demobilization of at least 20 per cent of armed groups and the cantonment of weapons. The plan aims to ensure that the process continues to make progress beyond the forthcoming elections. We also agree that it is necessary to have the support of NATO and the Coalition in connection with security, with particular support for the work of the Afghan National Police and the Afghan National Army, on the basis of ethnic balance and respect for the rule of law.”
2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source
“We believe, therefore, that the participation of the countries of the region in the framework of the Kabul Declaration on Good- Neighbourly Relations of 22 December 2002, and in particular of the annexed Declaration on Counter- Narcotics, and the Doha Conference on Regional Police Cooperation represent a clear commitment to continue to strengthen regional cooperation. We welcome the announcement of the holding of direct presidential and parliamentary elections in September of this year. As we said in the context of the most recent consultations of the Security Council, it is clear that a great deal remains to be done and that it is absolutely essential that there be a national electoral registration campaign, currently scheduled for May.”
2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source
“We want to underscore the commitment of donors to provide $8.2 billion over the next three years, which will undoubtedly be vital in the context of efforts aimed at reconstruction and development in that country. We value also NATO's commitment to expand the International Security Assistance Force through five provincial reconstruction teams, which will be deployed in various areas of Afghanistan in the coming months. We know how critical the question of security is to the future of Afghanistan.”
2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source
“Mr. Mufioz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Sir, we are delighted to see you presiding over the Security Council this month. We are certain that, under your competent leadership, our work will be productive. We wish also to acknowledge the outstanding work done by Ambassador de la Sabliere and his team in the context of France's presidency during the past month, which was very busy. We wish also to thank Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his briefing. We thank you, too, Sir, for your briefing, which has made clear to us the main aspects of the Berlin conference for Afghanistan. We believe that the contents and the work plan of the Berlin declaration are clear guidelines for the reconstruction of an Afghanistan that is free, secure, stable, democratic and - we hope - prosperous.”
2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source
“Mr. Mufioz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Chile regrets the fact that it was not possible to reach unanimous agreement on this draft resolution. Chile voted in favour of the draft resolution because we feel that extrajudicial execution is an act of violence and therefore needs to be condemned. Although any State has the right to protect its citizens from terrorist attacks, it must do so in accordance with the norms of international law. Moreover, Chile is of the view that operative paragraph 2 of the draft resolution contains a condemnation of suicide attacks against civilians only. We also stress the urgent need for all parties to meet their obligations under the road map, as called for under Security Council resolution 1515 (2003).”
2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4934 (2004) · source
“For that reason, DDR must be a priority instrument in tackling cross-border regional problems. Lastly, we underscore the fact that, in order to tackle the basic problems involved in cross-border matters, there must be a greater involvement of regional and subregional organizations within the framework of Chapter VIII of the Charter. The African Union, ECOWAS and the Mano River Union should assume a dominant role in this area.”
2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4933 (2004) · source
“A central element in dealing with regional cross-border problems is the coordination that must be carried out by the United Nations Operation in cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI), the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL), the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) and the United Nations Office for West Africa. This point has already begun to be incorporated in Security Council mandates. Coordination between the United Nations and ECOWAS should also be considered as part of this effort. Among the Secretary-General's recommendations, I would like to highlight the importance placed on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programmes and on the need for these programmes to tackle cross-border problems as part of a regional strategy. Increasingly, DDR programmes are a central component in designing peace agreements.”
2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4933 (2004) · source
“This is especially relevant in the light of the regrettable acts of violence that have recently taken place in Cote d'Ivoire, involving the very sectors of that country that must ultimately implement the Linas-Marcoussis Agreement. We are in the initial stages of a process that must incorporate those States that are directly concerned, the regional and subregional organizations, the United Nations and civil society. We must pursue a comprehensive regional approach that incorporates preventive action to counter these cross-border problems.”
2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4933 (2004) · source
“Indeed, the proliferation of small arms and light weapons and the use of child soldiers and of mercenaries, which are subjects of the Secretary-General's recommendations and which we are discussing today, should be added to other matters which are equally critical for the region's stability, such as HIV/AIDS, massive refugee flows and human rights violations. All the recommendations that are formulated in the Secretary-General's report (S/2004/200) have something in common: they require a coordination of efforts. We believe that the international community's role in this area is one of facilitation and support, since it cannot supplant the role of the States that are directly involved, which hold the greatest responsibility for tackling these problems.”
2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4933 (2004) · source
“Mr. Mufioz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We are pleased by the presence, at this Security Council meeting on West Africa, of the French Minister Delegate for Cooperation and Francophonie, Mr. Pierre-Andre Wiltzer, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, and the other officials who have taken the floor, including the Executive Secretary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Cross-border regional problems generate instability and tend to perpetuate tension and the effects of conflict. In West Africa, these problems have proven to be resilient even after the critical phase of a conflict is over. Cross-border regional problems in West Africa go beyond the aspects that were addressed in the presidential statement of 25 July 2003 (S/PRST/2003/12).”
2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4933 (2004) · source
“We urge the parties to do their utmost to help restore dialogue by genuinely fulfilling their commitments, including implementation of the road map, in order to attain peace and stability in a region in which two States, Israel and Palestine, should be able to live side by side within secure and recognized borders.”
2004-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4929 (2004) · source
“But I do not wish simply to condemn this assassination; I wish also to take this opportunity to reaffirm our strong condemnation of Palestinian suicide attacks on Israeli targets, which have so often caused suffering among innocent civilians. Any act of violence in the area is counterproductive in terms of achieving peace. Israel's legitimate right to safeguard its security must be exercised in conformity with international law. The excessive or disproportionate use of force cannot be justified. Israel should protect the safety and security of its citizens without harm to the human rights of Palestinians.”
2004-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4929 (2004) · source
“As we have stated in this Chamber, extrajudicial executions are reprehensible acts that constitute an assault on international law and that impede understanding between the parties. Together with the building of the separation wall, we increasingly see a political wall of separation is being erected between Israelis and Palestinians; this imperils the road map. President Ricardo Lagos Escobar of Chile said today that the assassination of Sheikh Yassin "makes preserving the road map increasingly complex and difficult and obliges us to review what has happened and to give fresh impetus to the peace plan".”
2004-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4929 (2004) · source
“Mr. Mufioz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Chile's position on the Middle East conflict is based on strict adherence to the norms and principles of international law, in particular those relating to the peaceful settlement of disputes, the inadmissibility of the use or threat of use of force, good-faith fulfilment of international treaties and agreements, and full implementation of resolutions of the United Nations and its constituent organs. Here, we would underscore Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 1397 (2002). Consistent with that commitment, my delegation condemns this act of violence: the assassination of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin and a number of companions.”
2004-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4929 (2004) · source
“Without constructive dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, or between UNMIK and the Kosovo Assembly, a concrete response to the enormous challenges that exist will remain a remote expectation. Worse still, the most important of all the objectives - ensuring that all the inhabitants of Kosovo can live in their homeland in dignity, freedom and security - would be undermined. Finally, we would like to reaffirm our full support for the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, the personnel of UNMIK and the maintenance of the policy of "standards before status".”
2004-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4928 (2004) · source
“The acts of violence, which now seem to be out of control, cannot and should not pressure us to attempt interpretations regarding the ultimate motivation of such violence or cause us to falter in our efforts to achieve a multi-ethnic, democratic Kosovo capable of integrating all its inhabitants, without exclusion of any form, pursuant to resolution 1244 (1999). We are concerned about the political damage that may be done to the process by those reprehensible acts. We therefore call on all the parties involved to abandon their combative posture and use available peaceful and democratic means to resolve their differences. The guns must be silenced and dialogue resumed.”
2004-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4928 (2004) · source
“My Government condemns with the utmost vigour the atrocious acts of violence - the worst since 1999 - that have taken place between Kosovo Albanians and Kosovo Serbs in Mitrovica, Pec and elsewhere, resulting in a tragic loss of life, injury to hundreds, including personnel of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and KFOR, and substantial material damage. Those responsible must be brought to justice. Impunity must not be allowed to take hold in Kosovo. We would like in particular to offer our condolences to and express our solidarity with the families of those who have died.”
2004-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4928 (2004) · source
“Mr. Mufioz (Chile)(spoke in Spanish): I would like first to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this meeting to discuss the situation in Kosovo. This debate is of great importance, given the recent events that have taken place on the ground. We welcome the presence among us of the Secretary-General, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, Ioschka Fisher, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia and Montenegro, Goran Svilanovic. Their participation is powerful testimony to the gravity of the events that we are considering today.”
2004-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4928 (2004) · source
“I fear that we will see many more terrorist acts in various parts of the world. But, for countries to gain ground in the fight against terrorism, the CTC's contribution is of the utmost importance. We believe that, with the proposed changes to the Committee and with the will of Member States, the international community will be able to make decisive progress in the fight against the scourge of terrorism.”
2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source
“Since I assumed the chairmanship of the Al Qaeda and Taliban sanctions Committee, we have maintained close ties with the Counter-Terrorism Committee through periodic meetings with its Chairman and through contacts between our respective panels of experts. That approach should continue, as envisaged in resolution 1526 (2004), adopted recently by the Security Council, which reaffirms the need to establish close coordination and a concrete exchange of information between the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) and the Counter- Terrorism Committee. I should like to conclude by reaffirming our country's support for the report on revitalization of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, adding that it would be naive to think that we have won the fight against terrorism.”
2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source
“I should like to emphasize that the report adequately addresses a concern of my delegation that was raised in resolution 1456 (2003): the obligation of States to ensure that the anti-terrorism measures they adopt meet all their obligations under international law, particularly norms related to human rights, to refugees and to humanitarian law. We are pleased to see that the restructured Committee will maintain regular contacts with the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and with other human rights organizations. I should like to refer briefly to the Counter- Terrorism Committee's relationship with the Al Qaeda and Taliban sanctions Committee from the perspective of its future work.”
2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source
“We take note of the progress achieved in that area, particularly the preparation of a valuable guide to information and sources of assistance for the fight against terrorism, which is available on the Internet. The report on revitalization of the Counter- Terrorism Committee (S/2004/124, annex), which we are considering today, contains concrete proposals to improve the Committee's structure and procedures in order to respond more effectively to the mandate conferred on it by resolution 1373 (2001). The proposals are intended to strengthen technical assistance and dialogue with States, to increase contacts with the relevant international organizations in the fight against terrorism and, in general, to provide better tools and capacity to the Committee in carrying out its mandate. That is why we support them.”
2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source
“We believe that that line of action is an important component of the fight against terrorism. The Counter-Terrorism Committee and the Al Qaeda and Taliban sanctions Committee - which I have the honour to chair - have appeared in various international forums, as powerful instruments of the Organization in the global fight against terrorism. A recent opportunity was the presence of the Counter- Terrorism Committee and of the sanctions Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) at the Bali Regional Ministerial Meeting on Counter- Terrorism, held on 4 and 5 February and organized jointly by the Governments of Indonesia and Australia. Technical assistance for those States that need it must continue to be one of the Committee's priorities.”
2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source
“Mr. Mufioz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), Ambassador Inocencio Arias, for submitting the Committee's programme of work for the tenth 90- day period (S/2004/32, annex) and particularly for his effective leadership of that important body. My delegation aligns itself with the statement to be made by the representative of Argentina on behalf of the Rio Group; we shall now make a few observations in our national capacity. My country places priority on the global fight against terrorism and resolutely supports the activities being carried out by the CTC in its work to verify the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). We welcome the fact that the Committee has continued to broaden its contacts and its cooperation with international, regional and subregional organizations.”
2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source
“It has provided police officers to UNMIBH and is now providing officers and troops from the Chilean army so that Bosnia and Herzegovina can become a country of peace and progress.”
2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source
“We must continue to thwart those who seek to undermine the International Tribunal, to prevent it from completing its mandate and to provide material support to persons accused of war criminals have yet to be arrested. For all these pending tasks it is essential that there be fuller cooperation of all States and international and regional organizations, particularly with respect to arresting all those indicted who are still at large. The recognized progress in implementation of the Dayton Agreements distances us from the atrocities in Srebrenica, Sepa and Banja Luka, to name some towns and localities that stick in our minds. Lastly, Chile will continue to lend its assistance.”
2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source
“It is worth noting the imminent establishment in April of a State-level, multi-ethnic high judicial and prosecutorial council that will serve as the foundation for a new system ofjustice in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We also hope that, in the first quarter of this year, the 50 new economic reforms proposed by the Bulldozer Committee will be adopted. Despite the progress achieved, political conflict persists between the Government and the opposition and within the governing coalition. There is also the problem of the reunification and subsequent economic development of the ethnically divided city of Mostar. In that regard, Lord Ashdown's remarks on economic growth identified one of the key issues for the long term. There is also a need to improve the administration of the three public telecommunications companies.”
2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source
“It is commendable that the conclusions reached by the commissions of experts on indirect tax policy, defence and intelligence have had tangible results, including the establishment of the Indirect Taxation Authority and the promulgation of the Bosnia and Herzegovina law on defence. We also hope that the pending legislative procedures will be completed, giving Bosnia and Herzegovina a modern and professionally-run intelligence service capable of addressing the issues of international terrorism and organized crime. As to the certification of local police, we call on the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to respect the prevailing international legislation.”
2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source
“We fully agree with the High Representative to the effect that only through the full rule of law, the implementation of economic reform and institution- building will Bosnia and Herzegovina be able to continue to distance itself from the hardships of the 1990s, when the world witnessed one of the bloodiest chapters of recent history. The priorities set by Lord Ashdown are thus sound and deserve our full support. The current period has been marked by progress that deserves our recognition. First, it is particularly heartening to note that the Refugee and Return Task Force has completed its work. According to the current report, its efforts led to the return to their homes of almost 1 million people and to the implementation of property laws to the satisfaction of most claimants.”
2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source
“Mr. Muiioz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): I am grateful for the comprehensive introduction to the report on Bosnia and Herzegovina made by Lord Ashdown, High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina, pursuant to resolution 1031 (1995). I also thank Under- Secretary-General Guehenno for the information he has furnished. We are particularly pleased to welcome Mr. Adnan Terzic, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina. As this is the first meeting at which you are presiding, Sir, we cannot fail to congratulate you and our Chinese colleague on his conduct of the Council's work last month.”
2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source
“Lastly, we reiterate our view that, in order for UNMISET's task to be completed and for continued support to be brought to the task of consolidating and broadening the achievements made, the mandate should be renewed for an additional year, reducing the mission's size and modifying its mandate. We hope that the Council will display unity in supporting this proposal for the benefit of Timor-Leste and its people.”
2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source
“In the field of human rights, we appreciate the assistance that UNMISET has provided in the investigation of crimes committed in 1999, investigations that have led to 81 indictments. Assistance will be needed to complete all investigations of serious crimes. This will undoubtedly promote greater confidence in the justice system and strengthen the message that those who commit such crimes will not enjoy impunity. Here, we particularly value the work accomplished by the Commission on Reception, Truth, and Reconciliation, and we hope that it will continue its investigations with a view to issuing a report by the end of October this year.”
2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source
“We believe that the deployment of 42 military liaison officers to monitor the security situation and support demarcation activities is a good measure, as is the deployment of a military force to support the work of those officers. A total military peacekeeping component of about 350 troops seems to us to be reasonable. We are pleased to note the excellent communication and cooperation between Timor-Leste and Indonesia and their mutual commitments in the political field. We hope that an agreement on provisional border demarcation will soon be reached and that the perpetrators of serious crimes will be brought to justice. We also hope for continued bilateral strengthening, since this will without a doubt further the consolidation of stability in Timor-Leste.”
2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source
“However, we understand that the National Police needs to continue its training, with a particular view to achieving a higher level of professionalism, effectiveness and responsibility. We believe it is also essential that intensive training of the Rapid Intervention Unit continue and that UNMISET maintain assessment and monitoring personnel in that field. In connection with the third programme, namely the maintenance of external security, we agree that this is a central element in achieving stability in Timor- Leste. We resolutely support the Secretary-General's proposal in this regard, as we deem it both appropriate and realistic.”
2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source