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1. “My Government's support for resolution 1325 (2000) and the principles it embodies are part of a larger United States commitment to advancing the rights of women more broadly at home and around the world. We envision a world in which participation in all aspects of civic life by both men and women is free and whole. With respect to the focus of resolution 1325 (2000), it is literally impossible to understand conflicts and then frame and implement policy responses to those conflicts without overcoming the inertia that too often sidelines, sidetracks and silences half of the world's population. No approach to peace can succeed if it does not view men and women as equally important components of the solution.”

   2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source

2. “Although we called upon the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to provide today's report, we have not forgotten about the responsibilities and contributions of other United Nations departments, including the Department of Political Affairs, the Department for Disarmament Affairs, the Office of the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, and the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), among others. For our part, we in the Security Council, where appropriate, include references to gender and resolution 1325 (2000) in our resolutions, mission mandates and reports - although there have been comments throughout the day that perhaps we do not do that sufficiently.”

   2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source

3. “We heartily commend the efforts of the Secretariat, the Gender Advisers, Member States, civil society and others on their insight and accomplishments. But we clearly have work to do before we can say that Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) has been fully implemented. I address this point to everyone - the members of the Security Council, other Member States, parties to conflict and, of course, every department and office in the Secretariat.”

   2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source

4. “I would now like to offer a statement in my national capacity. The United States vigorously supported the adoption of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) and we continue to pursue its goals, particularly through the Group of Friends of resolution 1325 (2000), so ably energized by the Canadian delegation. We therefore scheduled today's meeting to take stock of progress made to see what can be done to continue to advance implementation and to provide an operational perspective on implementation. The two presentations that started off today's discussion provided us with valuable information, followed by a useful and thought-provoking debate. I thank Mr. Guehenno and Ms. Smythe for joining us today.”

   2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source

5. “In order to optimize the use of our time, I will not invite speakers individually to take seats at the Council table. When a speaker is taking the floor, the Conference Officer will seat the next speaker on the list at the table. I call on the representative of Italy.”

   2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source

6. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is His Excellency Mr. Keliopate Tavola, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Fiji. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source

7. “I want to say a word about the structure for the remainder of our discussion. Ambassador Negroponte had to depart to attend a scheduled meeting with the Secretary-General, so he will deliver the United States national statement at the end of our discussion. We are honoured to have two ministers with us this morning. I would like to give them the floor, then ask Mr. Guehenno and Ms. Smythe if they wish to make any comments, at which time we will adjourn the meeting and resume with the speaker's list at three o'clock. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the Minister for Development Cooperation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Her Excellency Ms. Agnes van Ardenne. I invite her to take a seat at the Council table and to make her statement.”

   2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source

8. “I thank Ms. Smythe very much for her comments and observations, and commend her for the work that she has been doing. I know that I speak for all Council members when I say how valuable it is to us to be able to hear the first-hand experience of one of the observers of this very important issue in the field. I shall now call on members of the Council. The first speaker is Ms. Kerstin Miiller, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Germany.”

   2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source

9. “I give the floor to the Senior Gender Adviser of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC).”

   2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source

10. “Of course, the record of the Council meeting itself will also be available for anyone to refer to after the fact. I should like to make one additional procedural point. The Secretary-General is having his annual meeting of the heads of the principal organs of the United Nations at 12.30 this afternoon, which I have been invited to attend in my capacity as President of the Security Council. Ambassador Cunningham will then conduct the meeting until 1.15 pm. If it is necessary that we meet in the afternoon, we will break until 3 p.m., at which time we will hear the remaining speakers on the list. I now give the floor to the Under-Secretary- General for Peacekeeping, Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno.”

    2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source

11. “I will shortly be inviting Mr. Guehenno and Ms. Smythe to talk to us for a few minutes about their work in implementing resolution 1325 (2000). I will then invite the 15 member States of the Security Council to comment and ask questions. I then propose to invite our guest speakers to respond to points raised thus far. We will then give the floor to those non-Council members inscribed on the speakers' list and conclude by once more offering Mr. Guehenno and Ms. Smythe an opportunity to respond to comments made and questions raised by Member States. In the interests of time, we would suggest that Member States try to limit their presentations to five minutes. At the conclusion of today's meeting, the presidency will prepare a summary, on its own authority, of the main points of this meeting, which will be issued as a press statement.”

    2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source

12. “I have already acknowledged the presence of the Minister for Development Cooperation of the Netherlands, Ms. Agnes van Ardenne. I should like also to welcome Ms. Angela King and Ms. Noeleen Heyzer to this debate on conflict, peacekeeping and gender. I hope that we will have a useful discussion on this very important topic. I am especially pleased that in today's discussion we will have a unique perspective, in addition to that provided by Under-Secretary-General Guehenno, who will speak more broadly about the progress that the Department of Peacekeeping Operations has made towards implementation. We will also hear directly from the Senior Gender Adviser to MONUC, who is mandated to work on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) in the field. Please allow me to begin by saying a few words about the format for the meeting.”

    2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source

13. “Guehenno to take a seat at the Council table. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Ms. Amy Smythe, Senior Gender Adviser of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC). It is so decided. I invite Ms. Smythe to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I should like to welcome members of the Council, our visiting speakers and our guests.”

    2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source

14. “At the invitation of the President, the representatives of the aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: On behalf of the Security Council, I extend a warm welcome to Her Excellency Ms. Agnes van Ardenne, Minister for Development and Cooperation of the Netherlands. Likewise, on behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Kaliopate Tavola, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Fiji. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. It is so decided. I invite Mr.”

    2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source

15. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Fiji, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, the Netherlands, Norway, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, South Africa, Timor-Leste, Ukraine and the United Republic of Tanzania in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided.”

    2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source

16. “Lastly, I would remind members that under resolution 1483 (2003), the Coalition also owes the Council a report before 22 November on the conduct of its operations in Iraq in general, so there are going to be a number of opportunities to review this situation with respect to the oil-for-food programme as well as other aspects of the Iraq situation. If there are no other comments by members of the Council, I should like once again to thank Under- Secretary-General Sevan and his team for being here with us this afternoon. The meeting rose at 5.30 pm.”

    2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4851 (2003) · source

17. “I thank Mr. Sevan, and before closing the meeting, I would recall that we will, of course, since this has been a regular meeting of the Council, have a complete record of this meeting very shortly, which I think will be useful to all Members, including my own delegation, in terms of being able to review the comments and questions that were raised. We have a number of regularly scheduled meetings of the 661 Committee scheduled between now and 21 November, which I think is a positive development, and, as Ambassador Thompson mentioned, it is our intention in the near future, to talk a bit about the follow-on arrangements intended on the part of the Coalition Provisional Authority with respect to the oil-for-food programme.”

    2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4851 (2003) · source

18. “Given the importance of this and related issues, I recommend, as did my delegation during last Thursday's formal meeting of the Iraq Sanctions Committee, that chairman Pleuger convene weekly committee meetings from now through the 21 November termination of the oil-for-food programme, to ensure this situation remains closely monitored, including through the prompt and thorough sharing of information with all delegations as it becomes available. I now revert to my role as President of the Council and would invite Under-Secretary-General Sevan to answer any of the questions that might have been raised or make any other comments he might wish to make.”

    2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4851 (2003) · source

19. “While we appreciate the information on the escrow accounts recently provided by United Nations Treasury officials, we urgently request that they furnish the Council with more frequent and detailed updates. It is equally important that all States fulfil their obligations as defined under United Nations Security Council resolution 1483 (2003), to freeze and transfer to the Development Fund for Iraq all assets belonging to the previous Iraqi regime. There are significant funds currently outside Iraq, particularly in the region, that should be returned at once to provide for the immediate needs of the Iraqi people. We urge all States to comply with their responsibilities in this regard.”

    2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4851 (2003) · source

20. “Concerning funds in the United Nations escrow accounts, I note in the statement recently provided by the United Nations Comptroller's Office that as of 13 October, there were more than $3 billion of unencumbered funds in the 13 and 59 per cent escrow accounts. These are funds that belong to the people of Iraq and we believe that they should be used as quickly as possible to benefit them. In this regard, we would urge the Secretary-General to transfer at least $1 billion of these funds immediately to the Development Fund for Iraq to underscore the United Nations ongoing commitment to help the Iraqi people. Funds in the other United Nations accounts, including unused amounts in the 2.2 per cent account, should also be transferred to the Development Fund for Iraq as soon as possible.”

    2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4851 (2003) · source

21. “I hope that other delegations will join us in strongly encouraging completion of this process. It remains imperative that all parties concerned keep focused on the renegotiation effort, as any delays will only undermine the reconstruction. For its part, the Coalition Provisional Authority will continue to honour its commitment to support the fulfilment of all prioritized contracts. We are concerned by recent reports indicating that there has been an unusual delay in the Banque Nationale de Paris' issuance of amended letters of credit, including, in some instances, delays of several weeks. So we would urge that this situation be remedied immediately to ensure that the renegotiation process is completed on schedule.”

    2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4851 (2003) · source

22. “A number of United Nations agencies have achieved good progress in negotiating amendments to contracts previously identified by the United Nations, the Coalition Provisional Authority and Iraqi ministry representatives as containing goods of immediate utility. I note that as of 27 October, the World Food Programme, for example, has renegotiated more than 60 per cent of the contracts assigned to it; the International Telecommunications Union, 65.7 per cent; UNICEF, 76.2 per cent; and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), 64.8 per cent. They are also achieving good results. We would urge that other United Nations agencies devote all necessary resources to the renegotiation effort to ensure that all contracts have been amended prior to the 21 November termination of the oil-for-food programme.”

    2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4851 (2003) · source

23. “Many highly skilled professionals from the Department of State and other United States Government agencies, as well as colleagues from our own Mission here in New York, are in Baghdad, in northern Iraq and in Amman, working to finalize arrangements to ensure the humanitarian needs of the people of Iraq and to ensure that those needs will continue to be met as the oil-for-food programme draws to a close. A subject that has received considerable attention in recent days and was, of course, the subject of commentary around this table this afternoon has been the ongoing efforts to renegotiate oil-for-food contracts and to arrange for their delivery to Iraq.”

    2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4851 (2003) · source

24. “Sevan that a considerable range of activities remain to be undertaken by the United Nations, the Coalition Provisional Authority and the relevant Iraqi authorities to complete the transfer of remaining responsibilities under the programme to the Coalition Provisional Authority in line with the requirements of resolution 1483 (2003). I want to reassure Council members that my Government continues to devote significant resources to ensure a smooth transition from United Nations to Coalition and Iraqi control after 21 November.”

    2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4851 (2003) · source

25. “As has been the case throughout the life of the United Nations oil- for-food programme, the Office of the Iraq Programme's personnel continue to demonstrate exceptional professionalism and thoroughness in their work, despite the obstacles and challenges that they face daily, and they deserve our commendation as well as our gratitude for their unique efforts. My United Kingdom colleague has already described in some detail steps being taken by the Coalition Provisional Authority and Iraqi ministry officials in Baghdad and in northern Iraq to prepare for the upcoming transition. I would only like to add a few points. First, I acknowledge the point raised by Mr.”

    2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4851 (2003) · source

26. “Before yielding back the floor to Under-Secretary-General Sevan, I would like to make a few comments in my national capacity. First and foremost, I would like to thank the Executive Director of the United Nations Office of the Iraq Programme, Benon Sevan, for not only his useful update but the outstanding work that he and his staff have done both in New York and in the region over the years in the implementation of the Programme. Their efforts have been nothing short of outstanding. We respect them for the excellent work that has been carried out by the oil-for-food programme.”

    2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4851 (2003) · source

27. “Thank you, Mr. Sevan, for your very comprehensive briefing to the Council. Before turning the floor over to the first representative on my list of speakers, I believe all Council Members join me in extending our condolences to the International Committee of the Red Cross and to the families of all of those who were killed or injured and in joining in the Secretary- General's condemnation of this horrible crime.”

    2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4851 (2003) · source

28. “As there is no list of speakers, I would invite Council members to indicate to the Secretariat if they wish to make comments or ask questions. I now give the floor to Mr. Benon Sevan.”

    2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4851 (2003) · source

29. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Benon Sevan, Executive Director of the Office of the Iraq Programme. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Sevan to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Benon Sevan. At the end of the briefing I will give the floor to Council members who wish to make comments or ask questions.”

    2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4851 (2003) · source

30. “In favour: Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, Guinea, Mexico, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1513 (2003). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 3.15 p.m.”

    2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4850 (2003) · source

31. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the situation concerning Western Sahara, document S/2003/1016. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2003/ 1034, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by a show of hands.”

    2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4850 (2003) · source

32. “I thank Mr. Guehenno for his comprehensive briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussions on this subject. The meeting rose at 3.40 p.m.”

    2003-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4848 (2003) · source

33. “The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations and in absence of objection, I shall take it that the Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. It is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Gne'henno took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations.”

    2003-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4848 (2003) · source

34. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Afghanistan in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Farhddi (Afghanistan) took a seat at the Council table.”

    2003-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4848 (2003) · source

35. “I thank Sir Kieran for his comprehensive briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on this subject. The meeting rose at 10.40 am.”

    2003-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4846 (2003) · source

36. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Kieran Prendergast, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Kieran Prendergast, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, to whom I give the floor.”

    2003-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4846 (2003) · source

37. “"The Security Council invites the Counter- Terrorism Committee to continue reporting on its activities at regular intervals and expresses its intention to review the structure and activities of the CTC no later than 4 April 2004." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2003/17. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage in its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6.30pm.”

    2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source

38. “The Security Council invites these organizations to continue to find ways of improving their collective action against terrorism and, where appropriate, to work with donor States to establish suitable programmes. "The Security Council notes that 48 Member States are late in submitting their reports, as called for in resolution 1373 (2001). It calls on them urgently to do so in order to maintain the universality of response which resolution 1373 (2001) requires. By 31 October 2003, the Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee will send to the Security Council the list of the States which at that date are late in submitting their reports.”

    2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source

39. “The Council confirms the continuation of the current arrangements for the Bureau of the Committee for a further six months. It invites the Counter-Terrorism Committee to pursue its agenda as set out in the work programme for the Counter-Terrorism Committee's ninth 90-day period (S/2003/995), focusing on practical measures designed to increase the means available to States to combat terrorism, helping States identify the problems faced by States in implementing resolution 1373 (2001), attempting to find solutions to them, working to increase the number of States which are parties to the international conventions and protocols related to counter-terrorism, and deepening its dialogue with international, regional, and subregional organizations active in the areas covered by the resolution.”

    2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source

40. “There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council welcomes the briefing by the Chairman of the Counter- Terrorism Committee (CTC) on the work of the Committee. "The Security Council reaffirms that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to peace and security and that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, whenever and by whomsoever committed. "The Security Council recalls the statement of its President of 4 April 2003 (S/PRST/2003/3), which recorded its intention to review the structure and activities of the CTC no later than 4 October 2003.”

    2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source

41. “I thank the representative of Uganda for his expression of condolence. I now give the floor to the representative of Japan.”

    2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source

42. “Through the vigorous and committed leadership and creativity of Chairman Arias, we are confident that the Committee will meet the challenges that lie ahead. We all owe him our strongest support. I resume my function as President of the Council. In order to optimize the use of our time, I will not individually invite speakers to take seats at the Council table. When a speaker is taking the floor, the Conference Officer will seat the next speaker on the list at the table. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, to whom I now give the floor.”

    2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source

43. “In addition, the Council must continue to play an active role in the fight against terrorism. While its subsidiary bodies, such as the CTC, are important instruments, there are times when Council action will be necessary. The Council must therefore be prepared to act. We look forward to the coming reports of Ambassador Arias to the CTC and the Council, as he works to take the Committee to an intensified level of action and effectiveness. Before concluding, I would like to echo the words of praise spoken here for Chairman Arias, his dedicated staff at the Spanish Mission and the Committee's experts and secretarial staff. All of them deserve our heartfelt congratulations for their work in making the Committee the success that it is.”

    2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source

44. “The March meeting with those Organizations showed that they are interested in working cooperatively with each other and with the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) in this area. Given the important work that remains to be done, it is essential that the Committee receive increased support from Member States, all parts of the United Nations system and organizations engaged in the fight against terrorism. It must act with a renewed sense of urgency, as if 9/11 took place yesterday - not more than two years ago. The Committee must not wait for the next major terrorist act to occur in order to become re-energized. As the Committee begins its next phase of work, it must never forget that we will all be vulnerable to terrorism as long as States have counter- terrorism needs that are not being addressed.”

    2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source

45. “For example, officials in many capitals can benefit from discussing both the specifics in the CTC's letters directly with the Committee's experts, as well as the assistance that might be available to address needs. As with the Committee's work to date, these consultations in country capitals would aim to learn more about the areas where implementation is incomplete and where Member States need assistance, and that message would be carried back to the Committee and to other intergovernmental organizations and States that can assist. A number of global and regional organizations are already sending representatives on such missions to discuss matters that relate to some elements of resolution 1373 (2001). For the Committee to maintain its long-term primacy and relevance, it should, whenever appropriate, participate in these missions.”

    2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source

46. “Based on the work programme laid out last March, in the coming months we would like to see the Committee take steps to build on the work already done. Working with relevant functional and regional organizations, the Committee should verify more effectively than heretofore the steps that States have taken to implement the resolution. It is not simply the accession to conventions and protocols, nor the enacting of domestic legislation, that will show the CTC'S accomplishments, but the actual effectiveness of each country in fighting terrorism. To help accomplish this goal, Committee experts working with experts from the relevant functional and regional organizations, should visit several capitals to discuss implementation of resolution 1373 (2003).”

    2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source

47. “Through the CTC's efforts, the number of States joining the international conventions relating to terrorism, and the progress of many States in enacting domestic legislation implementing those conventions, has been significantly increased. While much of the material submitted by States is as yet unverified - and must be verified - this universal engagement constitutes a significant mobilization of political will and the first-ever worldwide audit of States' counter-terrorism capabilities. In short, the Committee has focused and organized States' attention on counter-terrorism and laid the foundation for significant upgrades in capacity- building. Although the Committee should be proud of these accomplishments, it must not be complacent.”

    2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source

48. “It has placed the issue of terrorism and the international community's capabilities to confront it on the agenda of the United Nations and other intergovernmental bodies. It has spurred organizations around the world to undertake enhanced counter-terrorism planning with their member States. It is recognized as the worldwide clearinghouse for counter-terrorism information, assistance, and cooperation. It has achieved universal engagement in resolution 1373 (2001), with all 191 Member States submitting reports on their counter- terrorism capabilities and on the steps they have taken to implement the resolution.”

    2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source

49. “Two years ago, this body met to adopt Security Council resolution 1373 (2001), a central component of the Council's robust response to the horrific attacks of 11 September 2001. The Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) was established to monitor, promote and assist in its implementation. As we endorse the Committee's work programme for the next 90 days, it is worth both recalling some of the Committee's accomplishments and reminding this body of the important challenges that remain. As one of the key Security Council counter- terrorist instruments, the CTC has given new, important, international legal and political authority to the counter-terrorism efforts of many nations and intergovernmental organizations.”

    2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source

50. “I thank the representative of Spain. I understand that proposal has been accepted and the draft presidential statement is being amended accordingly. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United States. Terrorism is an ever-present threat. Those who engage in it do so because they are not interested in peace. Yesterday, an American diplomatic convoy was bombed in Gaza. The Americans who were attacked were pursuing a vision for a better future for the Palestinian people. They were there to interview young Palestinian candidates for Fulbright scholarships to study in the United States. We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the brave Americans who were killed and injured serving our country and its ideals. We not only condemn the attacks, we warn the attackers: you can run but you cannot hide.”

    2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source