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2000-09-07

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2000-09-07

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1. “The Council should join other United Nations bodies in developing comprehensive and integrated strategies to address the root causes. There are many other issues that require attention, but time does not permit us to discuss all of them here. However, the reform and enlargement of the Security Council should be expedited. An early decision on this matter will greatly enhance the effectiveness, transparency and democratic character of the Security Council. In conclusion, the Security Council, together with the other bodies of the United Nations, can undoubtedly achieve many more successes in the future if it is properly reformed in line with the changing times and the new demands for the United Nations.”

   2000-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4194 (2000) · source

2. “Their appropriateness should be thoroughly reviewed for each situation. Sanctions regimes should not be open-ended. However, they remain a valuable tool to use in various situations where wars and rebel atrocities are fuelled by the illegal trade in diamonds and other natural resources. The situations in Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sierra Leone are cases in point. Sanctions can be used in the same way to curb illicit arms flows to and in Africa, which endanger lives and threaten peace and security as well as seriously hampering development on the continent. Fourthly, when peacekeeping operations are approved, they should be provided with appropriate mandates and adequate resources. Fifthly, due attention should be given to the root causes of conflict, such as poverty and underdevelopment.”

   2000-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4194 (2000) · source

3. “First, the Council should, at all times, uphold the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. It should attach equal importance to and undertake swift responses to breaches of international peace and security in all regions of the world, and not treat Africa only as an afterthought. Secondly, recent events have demonstrated the invaluable role that regional and subregional organizations such as the Organization of African Unity, the Southern African Development Community and the Economic Community of West African States can play in maintaining or restoring international peace and security. The efforts of these organizations should be supported on the basis of ensuring regular consultations and cooperation. Thirdly, the use of sanctions has had varied success in maintaining or restoring international peace and security.”

   2000-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4194 (2000) · source

4. “It was exactly 10 years ago that Namibia attained independence, which was preceded by a long and protracted liberation struggle against apartheid colonialism. Our independence was assisted by a very successful peacekeeping operation, the United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG). UNTAG succeeded, by and large, because our people were ready for independence and change for a better future. There were, however, some failures. It is therefore significant that the Council consider constructive ways and means to further strengthen its role in the maintenance of international peace and security. Given the situation today, it is imperative that special attention be given to Africa's many conflicts and needs. In the View of my delegation, the following are some of the important matters that the Council should pay close attention to.”

   2000-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4194 (2000) · source

5. “President Nujoma: Mr. President, I wish to congratulate you on convening this important first Summit of the Security Council in the new millennium. Today many of the items on Council's agenda concern Africa, and I am therefore grateful to participate in this meeting chaired by you, my brother and colleague. I would also like to reiterate here the pride and confidence that Namibia continues to have in our Secretary-General, another son of Africa. I commend him for his tireless efforts in the interest of peace and conflict resolution in the world. That is why the thoughtful report of the Panel on United Nations Peace Operations is so important and timely. The topic on our agenda today has further significance for my delegation.”

   2000-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4194 (2000) · source