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Ouane

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first: 1996-10-10
most recent: 2002-05-22
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“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Sierra Leone 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 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. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Banya (Sierra Leone) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2000-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4199 (2000) · source
“In favour: Argentina, Bangladesh, Canada, China, France, Jamaica, Malaysia, Mali, Namibia, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1320 (2000). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.55 pm.”
2000-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4197 (2000) · source
“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 Ethiopia and Eritrea, document S/2000/785. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2000/867, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show ofhands.”
2000-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4197 (2000) · source
“There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, Bangladesh, Canada, China, France, Jamaica, Malaysia, Mali, Namibia, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1319 (2000). I should like to announce that the Security Council has also decided to dispatch a mission of the Council to Indonesia and East Timor to discuss the implementation of this resolution, and I have written to the Secretary-General this evening to that effect. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 9.25 p.m.”
2000-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4195 (2000) · source
“At the outset, I should like, on behalf of the Council, to acknowledge the presence in the Council Chamber tonight of the prominent East Timorese leaders Mr. Xanana Gusmao and Mr. Jose Ramos Horta. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in East Timor The President (spoke in French): 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 document 8/2000/853, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote.”
2000-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4195 (2000) · source
“In favour: Argentina, Bangladesh, Canada, China, France, Jamaica, Malaysia, Mali, Namibia, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1317 (2000). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 12.05 p.rn.”
2000-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4193 (2000) · source
“The President (spoke in French): 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. Members of the Council have before them the Sixth report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone, document S/2000/832. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2000/846, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/2000/846) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show ofhands.”
2000-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4193 (2000) · source
“The situation in Sierra Leone Sixth report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (S/2000/832) The President (spoke in French): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Sierra Leone, 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 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. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Banya (Sierra Leone) took a seat at the Council table.”
2000-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4193 (2000) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of September, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Hasmy Agarn, Permanent Representative of Malaysia to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of August 2000. I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Hasmy for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2000-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4193 (2000) · source
“In concluding, I wish to reaffirm the commitment and solidarity of the people and Government of Mali with the people and Government of Angola in order to ensure that the peace process is worthy of Maitre Alioune Blondin Beye, my master, friend and compatriot, who gave his life for the restoration of peace in Angola.”
2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178 (2000) · source
“Mali also considers it essential to strengthen the effectiveness of the measures imposed by the Security Council against UNITA aimed at promoting a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Angola, particularly by reducing UNITA's capacity to pursue its goals militarily. Finally, Mali attaches great importance to the United Nations presence in Angola. This presence can greatly contribute to promoting peace, national reconciliation, respect for human rights and security in the region. We therefore welcome the appointment of the head of the United Nations Office in Angola and we assure Ambassador Gambari of our complete support.”
2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178 (2000) · source
“We also consider that the Security Council must support and encourage efforts to promote dialogue between all the parties, dialogue which will lead to the lasting peace and national reconciliation that the Angolan people wholeheartedly call for after so many years of suffering. I wish to mention in particular the initiatives of civil society and the Angolan Church, which show the constructive commitment of these two energetic forces within the process of a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Angola. Mali considers it to be of the greatest importance that the international community lend its full support to the democratization process and encourage respect for human rights in Angola, which are the cornerstones of normalization of the country's daily life, and pursuit of an effective process of national reconciliation.”
2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178 (2000) · source
“The prolongation of the conflict in Angola and the risk of its spillover into the neighbouring countries is the other reason for the international community's concern. In this regard, we deplore the attacks against Namibia and the deterioration of security along the border with Zambia. Faced with this situation, Mali believes that only a political solution can contribute to the restoration of lasting peace and security in Angola. In that context, we welcome the fact that the Angolan authorities continue to regard the Lusaka Protocol as a legitimate basis for the peace process. We urge UNITA to show, in a convincing manner, its willingness to fulfil the obligations imposed on it by the Protocol and to work towards genuine national reconciliation.”
2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178 (2000) · source
“In this connection, we welcome the improvement in the access of humanitarian organizations to populations at risk and the development by representatives of Governments, United Nations bodies and non-governmental organizations of a plan of action with concrete measures concerning food security, health and nutrition, resettlement and demining, water supply and sewerage, security and education, particularly of women and children. In this context, we encourage the action taken by the United Nations Development Programme to help Angola achieve the fundamental objective of sustainable human development. We also urge the international community to respond generously to the United Nations inter-agency appeal for Angola for 2000.”
2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178 (2000) · source
“The debate also allows us to emphasize again that only a political solution can contribute to the restoration of lasting peace and security in Angola and the region, and that the United Nations has an essential part to play in this regard. As pointed out in the Secretary-General's report, the ongoing conflict in Angola is a source of grave concern for the international community, for at least two reasons. The first is the dangerous humanitarian situation resulting from it. This situation is described poignantly in the Secretary-General's report. I recall it only to emphasize the need, on the one hand, to find lasting solutions to the problems of displaced persons, estimated at 2.5 million or 20 per cent of Angola's total population, and, on the other, to define policies to improve the living conditions of populations touched by the war.”
2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178 (2000) · source
“Mr. Ouane (Mali) (spoke in French): I should like to begin by welcoming the presence of the Angolan Minister among us today. I should like also to associate myself with the previous speakers who have thanked the Secretary-General for his report dated 12 July 2000 and Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa Ibrahim Gambari for his supplementary statement. The convening of this new open debate on the situation in Angola is, in my delegation's opinion, a welcome initiative, for which I thank the delegation of Jamaica, and particularly you, Madam President. Today's debate gives us an opportunity to note the great concern of the international community over the enduring conflict in Angola; the war in Angola has lasted too long.”
2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178 (2000) · source
“We thank the Jamaican delegation for having convened this important follow-up meeting today and the United States delegation, under Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, for having taken the initiative of placing this topic on our agenda last January.”
2000-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4172 (2000) · source
“Piot, Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, has pointed out, the priority objective today should be to reinforce political will, resources, systems and social commitment to turning back the course of the epidemic. In that respect, the draft resolution to be adopted today constitutes a further step forward, building on the accomplishments of our meeting of 10 January 2000. That is why we fully support it. In conclusion, I wish to assure you, Sir, of my delegation's pleasure at seeing the Security Council meet today under your presidency to consider this important matter.”
2000-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4172 (2000) · source
“In this respect, we welcome the recommendation of the 105th session of the Executive Council of the World Health Organization (WHO) calling upon member States to "improve access to prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and associated illnesses by ensuring reliable systems of distribution and benefits and by providing access to affordable medicine, in particular through the development of a vigorous policy on the use of generic products, bulk purchases, negotiations with pharmaceutical companies and appropriate financing." We also support the recommendation on pursuing the dialogue with the pharmaceutical industry so that medicine to treat HIV/AIDS may become more affordable to the populations of member States. We are similarly gratified that the International Therapeutic Solidarity Fund has been established. As Dr.”
2000-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4172 (2000) · source
“Beyond the "historic step" of the 10 January 2000 Security Council meeting, and beyond the aforementioned measures, as President Konare emphasized, there remains the ardent obligation to come up with concrete measures that will prepare the way for all humanity to take hope and have access to equitable treatment. Almost 20 years after the emergence of this disease, the international community cannot accept a situation in which the patients are in the South and the treatments are in the North.”
2000-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4172 (2000) · source
“Secondly, we welcome the measures to intensify international cooperation among national organs, in order to facilitate the adoption and implementation of HIV/AIDS prevention, testing and counselling policies and to promote the treatment of staff participating in international peacekeeping operations. Thirdly, we support the cooperation now existing between UNAIDS, the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to reduce the risk of HIV transmission among refugees and host populations, as well as with regard to United Nations staff and the staff of humanitarian agencies in conflict and humanitarian situations.”
2000-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4172 (2000) · source
“We welcome the remarkable work accomplished by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) in these regards and elsewhere. I would also like to welcome Dr. Piot and thank him for his very informative statement. In the framework of today's meeting on "The responsibility of the Security Council in the maintenance of international peace and security: HIV/AIDS and international peacekeeping operations", I would like to say, first, that we support the plan of action prepared by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee and the UNAIDS Secretariat, which fully integrates HIV/AIDS in humanitarian actions and focuses on the part played by the military and peacekeeping forces in both the prevention and propagation of HIV.”
2000-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4172 (2000) · source
“In conclusion, President Konare launched an appeal for the international community to launch a crusade against the AIDS pandemic in order to step up research on this disease, to increase prevention and "to provide the necessary support to the millions of persons who are affected by HIV/AIDS, in particular the men, women and children of Africa infected by the pandemic". What is the situation now, six months later? The international community of course has not remained passive. The General Assembly has placed the question of HIV/AIDS under all its aspects on the agenda of its fifty-fifth session. The Economic and Social Council devoted a special session on 28 February 2000 to the topic, and the Thirteenth International AIDS Conference has just concluded in Durban, South Africa.”
2000-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4172 (2000) · source
“Mr. Ouane (Mali) (spoke in French): At its 10 January 2000 meeting devoted to examining "The impact of AIDS on peace and security in Africa", the Security Council received an important message from His Excellency Alpha Oumar Konare, President of the Republic of Mali and the Chairman-in-Office of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). I would like to recall the substance of that statement. (S/PV.4087 (Resumption 1), page 11) President Konare started by saluting the holding of this meeting as an initiative that "makes it possible to break the complicitous and unacceptable silence that allows AIDS to develop today". He stressed "the well-known insufficiency of the resources applied until now to eradicate this scourge" whose scope and gravity are evident to all.”
2000-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4172 (2000) · source
“We feel it is not timely while the ECOWAS enquiry into the diamond trade is not yet completed. This is why my delegation will not be able to support the text as now before us. Starting right now, we must think about the future - in other words, what comes after the resolution. In particular, we must think about the way in which we can protect President Taylor's constructive commitment with regard to the peace process. We must also reflect on the way in which we might help ECOWAS to play a more effective role in the solution to the crisis in Sierra Leone.”
2000-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4168 (2000) · source
“It contains a number of points covered in the draft resolution, in particular the matter of diamonds. The declaration made by the Security Council and ECOWAS after the meeting very aptly underscored that the meeting had been held in a spirit of genuine partnership, which the participants decided to pursue and strengthen in the future. The draft resolution we have before us, however, does not seem to be part of this dynamic, since it does not sufficiently take into consideration the concerns expressed by my delegation. The draft openly accuses a member of ECOWAS, the President of which played a constructive role, with other ECOWAS leaders, in the peace process in Sierra Leone. We are concerned about the repercussions on the peace process of the finger- pointing at Liberia. This reference is unacceptable to ECOWAS.”
2000-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4168 (2000) · source
“The Security Council will decide today about Sierra Leone, even while a joint high-level meeting between ECOWAS and the United Nations Secretariat is scheduled at Lome on 10 July, in a few days, to be followed by an operational meeting, both focusing on the situation in Sierra Leone. Mali has often recalled that the main concern of ECOWAS is the revival of the peace process in Sierra Leone. In this context, the Security Council meeting with the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council Committee on 21 June provided a useful opportunity to hold a candid and constructive dialogue, during which the ECOWAS eight-point action plan for Sierra Leone was abundantly explained. This plan has been circulated to all the members of the Council and to all members of the United Nations as well.”
2000-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4168 (2000) · source
“Mr. Ouane (Mali) (spoke in French): The Security Council is to going to take a decision on a matter of particular importance to Mali. As is known, Mali is presiding over the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Today's vote comes after the important meeting of the Security Council with the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council Committee on Sierra Leone, held in this same chamber on 21 June. The Security Council is going to take an important decision on Sierra Leone following liberation, thanks to the efforts of ECOWAS, one of whose member States is called into question in the draft resolution before us. How can we not also think now of the many - and I am thinking of the 222 soldiers and 11 military observers - still surrounded?”
2000-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4168 (2000) · source
“Fifthly, the return of peace to Somalia will require considerable political and financial support from the international community, and we encourage all States to respond generously to United Nations appeals so that the Organization's relief and reconstruction activities can continue. Sixthly, the Security Council must ensure strict implementation of the arms embargo. Because of the violations to which many sources attest, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) should be revitalized. The draft presidential statement which I circulated in yesterday's consultations on behalf of the non-aligned caucus for consideration by the Council, is centred on those points.”
2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source
“In that connection, we await with interest the completion of the Somalia National Peace Conference. The representative of Djibouti has just described the progress that has been made in that connection. I take this opportunity to appeal to all the Somali parties, including the warlords, to join the process now under way. We also welcome the efforts of the Government of Djibouti to ensure that the Conference proceeds satisfactorily. Fourthly, I want to express my delegation's grave concern about the very difficult humanitarian situation and about attacks against humanitarian personnel. We call upon all the parties to ensure the security, safety and freedom of movement of humanitarian personnel and to ensure free access to those who need assistance. We note with satisfaction the international community's coordination efforts.”
2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source
“Secondly, and along the same lines, the Security Council should fully support efforts to resolve the crisis in Somalia, in particular the peace initiative of President Guelleh which the representative of Djibouti has just described. I would recall that the Organization of African Unity (OAU) has great hopes for that initiative, to which it has already given its complete support. The initiative is a positive development towards the settlement of the crisis in Somalia and is therefore a sign of hope that deserves to be welcomed. That is why we encourage the efforts under way to bring that initiative to fruition. Thirdly, the Security Council must follow the process of national reconciliation, the main responsibility for which, I would recall, lies with the Somali people themselves.”
2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source
“Mr. Ouane (Mali) (spoke in French): My delegation is grateful to the French delegation for devoting a public meeting to consideration of the situation in Somalia. That is a positive initiative that reflects our interest in that country. We also thank Sir Kieran Prendergast and the representative of Djibouti for the useful information they have provided the Council. I wish to make a number of comments on the situation in Somalia. First, I stress the urgent need for a comprehensive and lasting solution to the crisis in Somalia based on respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of that country. In that context, the priority objective must be the restoration of State authority in that country, which has been afflicted by years of war.”
2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source
“That is why we urge the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina fully to implement measures to encourage the populations to return, in particular through property legislation and the lifting of restrictions on legal evictions. In conclusion, I stress Mali's support for the extension of UNMIBH's mandate for a further 12- month period to 21 June 2001. We thank Mr. Klein and all the staff of UNMIBH for their devotion to the cause of peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2000-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4154 (2000) · source
“Klein in his statement, the ongoing and enduring commitment of the international community seems to be urgently needed. We welcome the efforts of the Member States that have contributed to the Trust Fund administered by UNMBIH, which we hope will receive further contributions for the Police Assistance Programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Similarly, we hope that the Security Council and Member States that have an influence on the parties will give UNMIBH the support it needs. The cooperation of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina remains essential to the success of UNMIBH's continued mission. My third comment is on the return of refugees and displaced persons. This return is a major priority and must be accelerated.”
2000-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4154 (2000) · source
“On this basis, the establishment of the State Border Service and the multi-ethnic Brcko district police force are significant, as is the integration of the specialized police forces of the Federation. The Secretary-General's report also mentions the progress achieved in establishing the Law Enforcement Personnel Registry and the initiatives to accelerate the recruitment, voluntary redeployment and return of minority police. Along these lines, we note the positive response of Croat leaders to the statement made by the President of the Security Council on 23 April calling on them to become constructive partners in the peace process. We should also mention the remarkable work done in the judicial system assessment programme. Secondly, my delegation hopes that the progress made will be consolidated. To that end, and as emphasized by Mr.”
2000-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4154 (2000) · source
“Mr. Ouane (Mali) (spoke in French): I wish to associate myself with the words of welcome extended to Mr. Jacques Paul Klein, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Coordinator of United Nations Operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I wish to thank him for his enlightening and detailed statement. I also thank the Secretary-General for his report of 2 June 2000 on the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH). I wish to make three brief comments on the question under consideration. First of all, my delegation is gratified by the progress that has been made by UNMIBH within the framework of its overall mandate, which, we should recall, is to oversee and restructure the institutions of law and order in the Republic.”
2000-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4154 (2000) · source
“In conclusion, we wish to reiterate our full support for the Prosecutor's efforts and to thank her once again for her professionalism and her commitment.”
2000-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4150 (2000) · source
“Notwithstanding that, this cooperation is mandatory, according to Security Council resolutions. As the Tribunals continue to carry out their tasks, the sentences that they are imposing indicate the urgent need for close cooperation, with regard to both the bringing to trial and the confinement of indictees. The provision by States to the Tribunals, particularly the Rwanda Tribunal, of prison facilities where the sentences can be served remains a cause of concern. I wish to point out that, faced with this situation and responding favourably to the appeal made to States, my Government signed in 1999 a cooperation agreement with the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, under whose provisions convicted persons can serve out their sentences in Mali. We invite other States to do the same.”
2000-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4150 (2000) · source
“Indeed, through their work, the Tribunals are contributing to the establishment of the rule of law and putting an end to the cycle of violence and the culture of impunity. Secondly, turning to the question of the functioning of the Tribunals, I would like to emphasize that my delegation considers that the Security Council should fully shoulder its responsibilities by providing all the required support. Similarly, it is important for the Council to examine further measures that could support the effectiveness of their activities, particularly the issue of resources and procedures, as recalled in a most timely manner by Ms. Carla Del Ponte in her briefing. Thirdly, it also seems that the cooperation of the States is essential to the proper functioning of the Tribunals, which, as we are aware, do not have any coercive powers of their own.”
2000-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4150 (2000) · source
“Carla Del Ponte for her full and instructive briefing, and to join in the tribute paid to her and to all the staff of the Tribunals for their professionalism and commitment. I would like to make the following comments. First, Mali fully supports the work of the International Criminal Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and for Rwanda. These jurisdictions were established by the Security Council to express the will and determination of the international community to bring to justice the perpetrators of the most atrocious crimes that the world has ever known. In so doing, the Security Council set up a powerful mechanism to ensure that international humanitarian law is applied and respected.”
2000-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4150 (2000) · source
“Mr. Ouane (Mali) (spoke in French): Mr. President, I would first like to say how pleased my delegation is to see you presiding over the work of the Security Council in this month of June 2000. You may rest assured that you will have the full cooperation of the delegation of Mali. I also take pleasure in paying tribute to your predecessor, Ambassador Wang Yingfan, for his effective and dedicated guidance of our work in the past month. My delegation thanks the French delegation for convening this meeting today, which provides a useful opportunity for members of the Security Council to have a direct dialogue with the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and for Rwanda. I would like to thank Ms.”
2000-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4150 (2000) · source
“My delegation would have wished the draft resolution on which the Council is about to vote to be a presidential text reflecting the unanimous support of Council members for the efforts of the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General. In the absence of consensus on the fourth preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 1, my delegation cannot vote in favour of this text. We will not, however, oppose its adoption. Accordingly, my delegation will abstain in the voting. In conclusion, I wish to reiterate my delegation's full support for the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General.”
2000-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4149 (2000) · source
“In this connection, I wish to point out that Mali, which has always supported efforts made by our Organization through the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara, remains convinced that the settlement plan is the appropriate framework for the organization and holding of a referendum on self-determination for the people of Western Sahara. Mali had hoped that the Council would arrive at a text that took the concerns of all parties broadly into account. We therefore regret that the efforts made have not yielded this result. At this stage, I praise your personal efforts, Sir, to arrive at a balanced text.”
2000-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4149 (2000) · source
“Mr. Ouane (Mali) (spoke in French): My delegation takes note with satisfaction of the report of the Secretary-General of 22 May 2000, document S/2000/461. That report indicates that implementation of the United Nations settlement plan with a view to holding a referendum on self-determination in Western Sahara has been hampered for the past nine years because of fundamental differences between the parties with respect to the interpretation of some of the main provisions of the plan. There is every reason to believe that the referendum cannot be held within the desired time-frame.”
2000-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4149 (2000) · source
“We also commend the remarkable progress made in the implementation of consultative machinery to ensure the full participation of the East Timorese in the decision- making process, particularly at the central level. Finally, I would like to conclude by paying tribute to Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello and his entire team for their work, and I wish to express the hope that the presence of the United Nations will lead, in an assured and appropriate manner, to independence.”
2000-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4133 (2000) · source
“With regard to the security situation, I would like to emphasize the need to accelerate the setting up of a civilian police force to deal with the increase in crime. In that context, we would appreciate further comments from Mr. Annabi on that subject. With regard to the issue of refugees, we are gratified that they have been returning, and the momentum would be furthered if the development and reconstruction projects financed by the World Bank's special trust fund start to function and have a tangible effect. In the same context, we consider it a high priority to ensure the financing by the United Nations and special trust funds for humanitarian needs, of rapid start-up projects to provide employment and to enable returnees as well as those who remained behind to actively start to rebuild their own country.”
2000-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4133 (2000) · source
“Mr. Ouane (Mali) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Mr. Annabi for his update on the situation in East Timor. I would also like to focus my statement on a few issues. First, I would like to express our serious concern, and our agreement with what Mr. Annabi has said regarding the lack of resources and the slow progress in making them available for field activities relating to reconstruction and other aspects of the programme of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). My delegation considers that the highest priority is the need to provide viable economic opportunities for the people of East Timor in order to assure them all that they can indeed work and live together in a reconstructed country.”
2000-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4133 (2000) · source
“Those will have lasting effect only if there is control of and some pressure on Savimbi and his entourage. This will also make it possible for the Council to avoid a return to practices of the past. For these reasons, Mali, which stands in solidarity with the people of Angola in their struggle - and I welcome the presence at this meeting of Mr. Miranda, Minister for External Relations of Angola - is convinced that the draft resolution we will adopt today will enable us to apply more effectively the sanctions regime against UNITA in order to curb and put an end to sanctions violations.”
2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129 (2000) · source
“The implementation of the draft resolution we are to adopt at the end of this meeting will help to dry up the income UNITA gets from illegal diamond exports and will substantially limit its acquisition of weapons and munitions, petroleum and petroleum products. In this connection, I would like to pay tribute to the tireless efforts made by Ambassador Robert Fowler, in his capacity as Chairman of the sanctions Committee on Angola, to contribute to the achievement of a political settlement of the Angolan crisis by diminishing UNIT A's capacity to wage war. Along the same lines, the establishment for a six- month period of a new monitoring mechanism for sanctions violations will make it possible to give effective follow-up to the results of the report of the Panel of Experts.”
2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129 (2000) · source
“By adopting the draft resolution, the Council will be strengthening the United Nations sanctions regime against UNITA and demonstrating its resolve to make a positive and concrete contribution to the restoration of peace and security in Angola. It is for these reasons that the delegation of Mali will vote in favour of the draft resolution. Mali deplores the continuation of the conflict that has now been taking place in Angola for 25 years, for which Jonas Savimbi and UNITA are primarily responsible. The people of Angola have suffered too much from the war; the time has now come for the international community to adopt strong measures to put an end to it.”
2000-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4129 (2000) · source