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first: 2001-01-16
most recent: 2001-06-29
sittings or episodes: 29
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“We have done that in a wonderful spirit of mutual respect and compromise, understanding and camaraderie. I thank all delegations for the courtesy they have extended to me. I also thank the members of the Secretariat at all levels, who have been just wonderful. Your presidency, Sir, has been of a quality that we all know very well and about which we have spoken before in the consultation room; it has been of the highest standard, and you have set extremely high standards for us all - and have kept us all very busy as well. But the highlight of your presidency was the appointment of the Secretary-General. We are glad that the Secretary-General is present at this wrap-up meeting. I congratulate him very warmly. I thank you, Mr. President, and I thank all my other colleagues.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“I have sometimes wished that there was a meditation room somewhere in the corner near the Security Council Chamber, where from time to time, when in doubt, we could go and reflect, individually or collectively, and then begin deliberations in the consultation room. Before I became a diplomat, I was a teacher, and I may have pontificated a little bit in this, my final statement in the Council. But I have, I hope, done that with the President's indulgence. I hope that what I have said contains a little bit of material to reflect on. For me, it has been a wonderful experience to work in the Security Council together with colleagues who are the top diplomats of their respective countries. In the Council, we have, during the past six months, addressed every issue today affecting international peace and security.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“Members need always to bear in mind that the decisions they take in this Chamber and in the consultation room are the object of scrutiny by the international community as soon as they become public, and that they will be the object of critical study in the future as well, by students of international relations. We are fully conscious of the complexity of national and international politics and of their dynamics in the Security Council's decision-making process. We believe that, in spite of the constraints, it should be possible for members of the Security Council to work on the basis of certain norms, on which we should not compromise at any time. The basic norms in that regard should be, as I have said, even-handedness, fairness and justice.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“Beyond the known platitude that it is the supreme instrument for the maintenance of international peace and security, it is regarded as the embodiment of hope and justice, not only by nations that feel aggrieved by the actions of other States or face unmanageable internal strife, but by the ordinary people - men, women and children - who are usually the innocent victims and whose lives are shattered by wars and conflicts. Therefore, Security Council members - permanent and non-permanent alike - bear an awesome responsibility on behalf of all the people of the world. That is why the Members of the United Nations expect all Security Council decisions to be even-handed, fair and just.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“I have tried my best to live up to this confidence, which has been at the centre of my preoccupations in our participation in the work of the Security Council over the last six months, since we assumed our term here. I also take this opportunity to warmly thank the close friends, including several members of the Council, who encouraged us and actively assisted us in our bid for a Security Council seat. The Security Council is an entity that evokes all kinds of imagings around the world - among nations, among peoples, among academics and among students alike.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for the very generous and kind sentiments that you have just expressed towards me. Today I conclude a long journey of 33 years in the foreign service of Mauritius and in the wonderful world of diplomacy. My foreign service career began with the independence of our country in 1968 and ends here, in the Security Council Chamber, where Mauritius is serving its two-year term, having been elected by the General Assembly last fall to a non- permanent seat in the Council. I take this opportunity to express my thanks and gratitude to my colleagues the Permanent Representatives for the confidence they placed in us in voting us into the Security Council.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“We wish to commend the Economic Community of West African States for its tireless efforts in resolving problems in the Mano River Union region, and we support its efforts to encourage political dialogue between the leaders of Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia, for the purpose of stabilizing the tense situation there.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“We also hope that the Sierra Leone Government will further strengthen its capacity for restoring State authority, will stabilize its economy and will properly resolve humanitarian issues within Sierra Leone's territory. Now I would like to refer to the region as a whole. The problems of West Africa ought to be resolved in an integrated and comprehensive manner. While we are focusing our attention on the peace process in Sierra Leone, we should not forget the other factors of instability in the region. The problems in Liberia are particularly worrisome. The armed conflict in the northern part of Liberia may trigger a new security and humanitarian disaster and will have an impact on the peace process in Sierra Leone. In this regard, we must maintain high vigilance.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“We support UNAMSIL's efforts on behalf of the peace process. When conditions permit, UNAMSIL's phased operation programme should be carried out and proceed on schedule, because in a definite sense, peace in Sierra Leone is dependent upon UNAMSIL's full deployment in Sierra Leonean territory. We wish to commend for the preparatory work for the elections done by the Sierra Leone Government. We support the United Nations provision of technical and logistic assistance to the Sierra Leone Government. In this regard, the Security Council should also encourage UNAMSIL to provide assistance within its capabilities. We also hope that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Special Court will be established at an early date and begin their work. China has already decided to provide material assistance to the Special Court.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“But as was mentioned in the report, compared with disarmament, the work of reintegration is more complex, requiring not only short-term efforts, but also long-term planning. We hope that the tripartite joint committee will make further efforts in this regard. I also wish to mention the question of the provision of funding. We have noted that the donors conference held on 11 June in Paris has achieved good results. We appeal to the donors to provide as soon as possible emergency assistance to Sierra Leone for the DDR programme. This will be of the greatest importance for the systematic fulfilment of the DDR plan by Sierra Leone. China is on the whole satisfied with the recent work of UNAMSIL and the Special Representative, Mr. Adeniji. Particularly, UNAMSIL has really strengthened its public outreach work with the local population.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“We encourage the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) to implement the relevant agreements, including the Ceasefire Agreement, and we believe that efforts must be made to effectively prevent the Civil Defence Force from further provocations in order to avoid providing the RUF with a pretext for violating agreements. We should also properly resolve the RUF's concerns regarding security issues because in the long term, this will be conducive to the early achievement of peace in Sierra Leone. The disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programme is one of the core issues in the Sierra Leone peace process. Currently disarmament efforts have achieved a good momentum. We hope that the tripartite joint committee will continue to play its proper role.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“Shen Guofang (China)(spoke in Chinese) At the outset, I wish to thank the Secretary-General for his tenth report on the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Adeniji, for his additional briefing. The content of the report is comprehensive, positive and encouraging, and is conducive to strengthening the confidence of the international community, including the Security Council, in the peace process in Sierra Leone. I also wish to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's open meeting because the Council's continued attention and timely encouragement will be very important for maintaining the momentum of peace in Sierra Leone. To maintain the momentum of peace, the stabilization of Sierra Leone's military and security situation is of particular importance.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“Before I conclude, I wish to pay a warm tribute to the Economic Community of West African States, and in particular its current Chairman, President Konare of Mali, for its tireless efforts to bring peace and normalcy not only to Sierra Leone but to the Mano River Union subregion in spite of being constrained by the scarcity of resources. I wish to reiterate here once more that regional and subregional organizations have a key role to play in maintaining peace and security in their respective regions. In this regard, they must be fully supported by the United Nations and the international community. I also pay a warm tribute to the men and women of UNAMSIL and to the countries they come from for their important contribution to restoring peace and stability in Sierra Leone. Mr.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“There is a growing need for more resources to be made available to the Government of Sierra Leone to cope with the influx of returnees as well as the resettlement of the internally displaced persons. The Government must provide basic infrastructure and services to enable the returning refugees to settle down and start their lives afresh. Despite an expansion of humanitarian activities following the deployment of UNAMSIL in many areas formerly under Revolutionary United Front (RUF) control, the Government of Sierra Leone still needs considerable financial and humanitarian support in its efforts to resettle the returning refugees and internally displaced persons.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“Given the improvement of the security situation on the ground, my delegation is heartened to learn that preparations for holding elections, most likely in December of this year, are already under way. The intensive civic education campaign designed to inform, educate and raise the awareness of the electorate, should be fully encouraged and supported. The role of UNAMSIL in providing assistance to carry the electoral process forward remains crucial. My delegation remains deeply concerned over the humanitarian situation in Sierra Leone and the plight of hundreds of thousands of refugees in the Mano River Union subregion. As normalcy returns to Sierra Leone, it is expected that a large number of refugees may decide to return by road from Guinea.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“It is a fact that the DDR programme, which is so vital to the success of the overall peace process, cannot be allowed to fail for lack of resources. My delegation also welcomes the forward deployment of UNAMSIL and the Mission's ability to implement the second phase of its concept of operations. UNAMSIL's movement into the major diamond-producing area of Koidu testifies to the fact that UNAMSIL is gaining control over areas which were inaccessible to them before. UNAMSIL continues to play a key role in monitoring the implementation of the Abuja Agreement as well as the DDR programme. We look forward to UNAMSIL's implementation of the third phase of the concept of operations, which will involve deployment into diamond-producing regions and some border areas in the eastern provinces.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“Effective and adequate reintegration opportunities provide the best deterrence to a relapse into rebellious activities by the RUF. The short-term reintegration plan put in place by the Government of Sierra Leone for ex-combatants is a move in the right direction. However, my delegation remains concerned over the shortage of resources to bring the plan to fruition. In this regard, my delegation expresses concern over the fact that no pledges were made by the donor community at the donors conference which was held in Paris on 11 and 12 June with a view to generating financial support for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programme. We hope that the call of the Secretary-General to the donors to finalize their decision to contribute to the multi-donor trust fund will be heeded.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“As the disarmament and demobilization of the RUF continues, it is equally important that the Government of Sierra Leone become increasingly involved in moving the peace process ahead. We are heartened by the preparedness of the Sierra Leone Government to address some of the concerns of the RUF, including the transformation of the RUF into a political party. It is only through the political engagement of the RUF that a peaceful resolution of the conflict can be finally achieved. We encourage the Government of Sierra Leone to undertake further confidence-building measures in an effort to fully integrate the RUF ex-combatants into civil society. My delegation fully subscribes to the Secretary- General's view that reintegration remains pivotal to the success of the entire disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“The RUF should be encouraged to continue to show a firm commitment until the peace process is completed. The enhanced disarmament process that followed the Abuja meeting on 2 May has caused the overall security situation within Sierra Leone to remain relatively calm. The agreement reached by the Civil Defence Force (CDF) and the RUF is a welcome arrangement in their efforts to bring the fighting between the two parties to an end. It is encouraging also to note that both the CDF and the RUF are seriously engaged in a simultaneous disarmament process and have returned substantial amounts of weapons, which the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) has destroyed and converted into agricultural tools.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“Recent developments in the peace process have enhanced the prospects for peace and stability in the not-too-distant future. The international community should, however, remain vigilant in order to avoid any sidetracking of the process by the main protagonists in the conflict, namely the Revolutionary United Front (RUF). My delegation notes with satisfaction that the Abuja meeting has produced positive results, particularly with regard to the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme. The disarmament of nearly 6,000 combatants and the release of over 1,000 child combatants, as well as the resumption of confidence-building measures by the Sierra Leone Government and the RUF, are positive steps that help to move forward the peace strategy for Sierra Leone. The ongoing commitment of the RUF to the peace process remains crucial.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“First of all, I wish to thank the representative of Mali for exchanging speaking slots with me, in view of some pressing work which is awaiting my attention. Normally that representative should have spoken before me, in view of the fact that Mali belongs to the region of western Africa. I appreciate it very much. Allow me to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this public meeting on the situation in Sierra Leone. I wish also to thank Ambassador Adeniji, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sierra Leone, for the excellent work he is doing and also for his very detailed briefing to us this morning. My delegation is pleased to note that significant progress is being made in Sierra Leone towards the restoration of peace in the country.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“Indeed, almost all nations of the world, including mine, Mauritius, have multi-ethnic societies that have learned to live in harmony. There is no reason why Kosovars should not be able to do the same.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“Our visit to Belgrade and the discussions we had there with President Kostunica, the Minister of Interior and the Minister for Foreign Affairs have convinced us that Yugoslavia is not only prepared to fully cooperate with the Security Council and UNMIK, but that it is already doing so, for example, by officially encouraging the Serbs to register to vote, in spite of its serious reservations on certain provisions of the recently adopted legal framework for Kosovo. We appreciate this positive attitude of Yugoslavia. We call upon all the people of Kosovo - Albanians and Serbs alike - to shed extremism, which has already brought so much misfortune and suffering to them. The future of Kosovo lies in the multi-ethnic coexistence of all communities, and that should be the goal they must work for together.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“The other important challenge before UNMIK is to initiate the process of economic reconstruction in Kosovo. While some work is already being done to rebuild infrastructures, it is necessary to start a number of small projects which can provide employment to job-seekers from both the majority and the minority communities. We appeal to the international community to extend all possible assistance for the economic reconstruction of Kosovo.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“The immediate and most important challenge before UNMIK is to organize elections with popular participation for the administration of Kosovo as an autonomous region within the sovereignty of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The election has to be inclusive in order to have the credibility required in today's difficult situation in Kosovo. In this regard, we have two important concerns. First, the security situation must improve in order to facilitate the full participation of all eligible Kosovars - Albanians, Serbs and other minorities - in the process. Secondly, every effort must be made to ensure that voters, in particular Serb voters, both inside and outside Kosovo, have the opportunity to register to vote without any hindrance.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“Worst of all, children, having lived through the trauma of death and devastation in the civil conflict, are unable to attend school unless accompanied by KFOR soldiers. In such difficult circumstances, UNMIK and KFOR are valiantly engaged in maintaining peace and security and they deserve to be not only commended, but also fully supported by all of us in all that they are doing in Kosovo to restore confidence among the people, to engage them in a political process, in accordance with Security Council resolution 1244 (1999), and to rebuild a society based on multi- ethnicity and the rule of law and justice for all. This task is as daunting as the situation is complex.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“We hope to be able to contribute more substantially to the efforts of the Security Council and the Secretary-General to restore peace and stability in the area. The Kosovo crisis has been a real human tragedy of our time. The lives of hundreds of thousands of innocent people have been completely shattered. Although the conflict is largely over, the people of Kosovo continue to live in a situation of bitter ethnic divide, mutual hatred and fear. The minorities, both Serbs and Albanians in many communities, remain confined to their homes due to fear. Employment opportunities are extremely scarce, depriving people of the means to earn their livelihood, and hundreds of thousands of people are living outside their normal homes, either as internally displaced persons or as refugees.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“The visit not only provided us with the opportunity to see first hand the actual situation on the ground in Kosovo, but also gave us clearer insight into the deep-rooted issues that have bedevilled the territory and its people. We have come back better informed as a result of the discussions we had with the various parties, including the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Hans Haekkerup; officials of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK); the Commander of the Kosovo Force (KFOR); members of the Interim Administration; representatives of the Albanian and Serb communities; civil society; and, in Belgrade, with President Kostunica and members of his Cabinet.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“We consider today's public meeting on Kosovo to be most appropriate, following last weekend's visit of the Security Council mission to the area. We thank you, Sir, for organizing this important meeting. We also thank Under- Secretary-General Guehenno for his briefing this morning. As a member of the mission to Kosovo, I wish to place on record my warm and sincere appreciation and thanks to you, Sir, for the quality of leadership you provided to the mission, which was the first ever to include all 15 Security Council members. The report of the mission in document S/2001/565 broadly sums up the important work accomplished by the Security Council mission during the brief three-day visit to Kosovo and Belgrade.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“My delegation, however, wishes to highlight the following principle: "Conflict prevention and sustainable and equitable development are mutually reinforcing activities. An investment in national and international efforts for conflict prevention must be seen as a simultaneous investment in sustainable development since the latter can best take place in an environment of sustainable peace." (S/2001/574, para. 169) This principle, according to my delegation, remains at the core of our efforts in the prevention of conflicts.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“In this regard, we welcome the initiative of the Secretary-General to submit periodic regional or subregional reports to the Security Council on threats to international peace and security. My delegation commends the Secretary-General for the important role he plays through quiet diplomacy and the use of his good offices in the prevention of armed conflicts. There is no doubt that he has achieved very positive results. My delegation encourages him in his efforts and supports his actions for the prevention and resolution of armed conflicts wherever they occur. Finally, my delegation fully supports the 10 principles laid down in the Secretary-General's report, which are aimed at intensifying the efforts of the United Nations to move from a culture of reaction to a culture of prevention.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“As regards the role of the Security Council in the prevention of armed conflicts, the Secretary-General reminds the Council that, according to Chapter VI of the United Nations Charter: "The Security Council may investigate any dispute, or any situation which might lead to international friction or give rise to a dispute". The Secretary-General also draws attention to the fact that the Security Council normally becomes involved only when violence has already occurred on a large scale. It is time that the Security Council pay attention to the comments of the Secretary-General and dedicate itself to playing a more constructive role in the prevention of armed conflicts.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“Disarmament should be an ongoing process, particularly in conflict-prone societies. We look forward to the adoption of a comprehensive programme of action to curb the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons during the United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects next month. My delegation also fully supports programmes, such as "weapons for development", which are aimed at the retrieval and collection of illegal weapons in exchange for community-based development incentives. These programmes have been successful in some regions and should be encouraged on a wider scale.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“The early warning stations established by ECOWAS in West Africa provide an excellent example of the determination of the subregional organization to address the issue of armed conflict at the earliest stage of its occurrence. More resources, technical and material alike, should be made available to regional organizations in their endeavours to prevent armed conflict. The moratorium on arms imposed by ECOWAS serves as another example of the efforts to curb armed conflicts in Africa. It is undeniable that the proliferation of small arms and light weapons has, over the past decade, been a major cause of concern in various conflict-prone regions. Measures to prevent the misuse and illicit transfer of small arms will inevitably contribute to the prevention of conflicts.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“The assessment mission of the Economic and Social Council's Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti, of which I had the privilege to be a member, provided first-hand information on the efforts undertaken to address the core issues that could assist in establishing lasting peace in Haiti. The importance of the role of regional organizations in conflict prevention has been reiterated on several occasions in this Chamber. We commend the positive role played by regional and subregional organizations, such as the Organization of African Unity, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Southern African Development Community, in their efforts to prevent armed conflicts.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“As to the role of the Economic and Social Council in conflict prevention, as an integrated approach aimed at achieving sustainable peace and preventing armed conflicts, we fully concur with the Secretary-General that a future high-level segment of the Economic and Social Council's annual meeting be devoted to the question of addressing the root causes of conflict and the role of development in promoting long-term conflict prevention. A greater involvement of the Economic and Social Council in areas related to the elimination of the root causes of conflict should be encouraged.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“The report of the mission provides an integrated approach to the political, economic, social and humanitarian problems existing in the countries visited. It is encouraging to note that the mission has come up with concrete recommendations to address the problems faced by countries of the region in a comprehensive manner. Such missions should be encouraged to visit regions affected by underdevelopment, where the potential for armed conflicts to occur might remain high.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“Such deployment as the Secretary-General suggests may make a crucial contribution, as opposed to the traditional peacekeeping mission, which is not present when the conflict erupts and cannot therefore save lives and promote stability in the initial stages of an armed conflict. It is only through comprehensive and coherent conflict prevention strategies that the greatest potential for promoting peace can be achieved and a suitable environment for sustainable development can be created. As part of the Secretary-General's strategy to prevent armed conflicts, my delegation fully subscribes to the idea of fielding fact-finding missions, such as the inter-agency mission that visited several countries in West Africa recently.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“While the collection of such information is no doubt helpful, it is equally important that proper strategies be developed within the United Nations system with a view to addressing the issue at its embryonic stage so as to avoid the occurrence of indiscriminate violence prior to any action being taken by the United Nations. In connection with preventive deployment operations, we welcome the proposal of the Secretary- General in favour of a United Nations preventive deployment operation as a symbol of the international community's interest and as a source of leverage to promote peace and stability.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“International and United Nations support are crucial in terms of the resources and know-how needed for the development of economic and social infrastructures that help alleviate the problem of unemployment as well. We must not forget that underdevelopment tends to become the breeding ground for social frustration, which culminates in armed struggles and uncontrolled violence. I shall now make some observations on the recommendations of the Secretary-General on the prevention of conflict. With regard to early warning systems, the Secretary-General has referred on a number of occasions in his report to the various possibilities of obtaining early warning information from United Nations agencies.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“In our View, the seeds of civil strife can invariably be found in places where Governments lack legitimacy, where governance is weak or unrepresentative, where irrational values such as fundamentalism, racism, tribalism, ethnic discrimination, social injustice, and violation of human rights are practised officially or unofficially. These are matters which concern the national Governments themselves, and the international community can reasonably expect responsible Governments to address such issues internally in a manner that has the general support of the people. The seeds of conflict also lie in poverty, underdevelopment and conditions of economic and social inequality. These problems are normally difficult to deal with at the national level alone.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“We had the opportunity to have a closer look at the conflicts which afflict these areas, and we have come back convinced, more than ever before, that these conflicts would have been avoidable through timely action at the national level, with the support of the international community. We believe that the same is true in respect of most civil conflicts. We share the view of the Secretary-General that the primary responsibility for conflict prevention rests with national Governments. Let us see what the root causes of civil conflicts are.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“First of all, there is a need to move the United Nations from a culture of reaction to a culture of prevention. Secondly, we must now move from the rhetoric of prevention to the full implementation stage. My delegation concurs fully with these assertions. The nature and characteristics of conflicts have changed over the years since the United Nations was founded over half a century ago. Conflicts in our times are largely within States rather than between States, and these have to be dealt with differently from the ways in which conflicts between States are addressed under the United Nations Charter. We were privileged to take part in the recent Security Council missions to the Congo and the Great Lakes region, as well as the mission to Kosovo last week under the leadership of Ambassador Chowdhury.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“It is a great honour to have you, Mr. Foreign Minister, preside over our open debate today on the prevention of armed conflict, which is a subject of highest concern to all of us in the United Nations. We thank Ambassador Anwarul Chowdhury for holding this open discussion on this important subject today. We also thank the Secretary- General, Mr. Kofi Annan, for providing us with a very comprehensive and highly imaginative report on the subject. The report not only addresses the subject in a very analytical way, but more importantly, makes a number of recommendations which merit serious consideration by both the Security Council and the General Assembly. The Secretary-General has made the following extremely important assertions at the very outset of his report.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334 (2001) · source
“We appeal to the international community to contribute generously to the priority projects of UNMIBH and to the Trust Fund for the police assistance programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina, so that UNMIBH can successfully carry out its mandate. Finally, my delegation supports the recommendation of the Secretary-General regarding the extension of the mandate of UNMIBH in Bosnia and Herzegovina for one year.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“Any attempt to change State borders or democratic institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina or in the region through obstruction and violence aimed at weakening international determination and the international presence should be severely condemned. In this regard, we welcome the commitments expressed by the Governments in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the Republic of Croatia and in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia for constructive bilateral and regional relations based on mutual respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of each State. Cooperation between these countries is paramount to the achievement of sustainable peace and stability in the region. We would like to pay tribute to the members of UNMIBH, who are doing a commendable job in difficult conditions, with limited resources.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“My delegation firmly believes that every possible measure should be taken to prevent any nationalistic action, with a view to safeguarding the multi-ethnic fabric of society in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In this regard, we strongly condemn the recent attempts to establish a Croat self-government in parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the recent incidents of mob violence by Bosnian Serbs. In the same vein, we support measures aimed at combating cross-border smuggling, organized crime, money laundering and illegal immigration. All of these measures will undoubtedly create a better climate for facilitating the return of refugees, who have clearly expressed the wish to do so.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“Notwithstanding the reconstruction of towns and cities, the countryside is reported to be still littered with bombed-out ruins. A significant number of people are still displaced from their homes. The Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina is still struggling to recover from the effects of the war. My delegation views with concern the fact that, so far, the Constitutional Court decisions on the equality of citizens throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina have not been implemented, nor has there been agreement on a permanent law on elections. We urge all those concerned to cooperate to take this process forward. Likewise, we call upon all of the parties concerned to comply strictly with the obligations of the General Framework Agreement on Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Dayton Accords.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“We call on the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the Office of the High Representative, to give priority to addressing the problems of housing status, irregular and low wages, and efficient judicial follow- up with respect to police work. We have no doubt that the police in Bosnia and Herzegovina is fully capable of successfully discharging its responsibilities in the maintenance of law and order in the country. It is encouraging to note that the Bosnia and Herzegovina police is already making a significant contribution to the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). More than five years after the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement, the fuelling of hatred still persists.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“The core programmes designed by UNMIBH are geared towards achieving durable peace and security in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is only through such programmes that sustainable law enforcement agencies can be put in place and operate in an effective manner. My delegation commends UNMIBH for its excellent work in the field of training, reform and restructuring of the police and all law enforcement personnel. UNMIBH has been making an immense contribution towards establishing the credibility of the police by providing them with international standards of personal integrity and professional competence, which will, in turn, be an important asset for the maintenance of law and order in the country. However, we are concerned about the continuing political interference in professional police work.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source