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1. “We are sincerely indebted to the sacrifice of these United Nations heroes. Before I conclude, I would like to reaffirm that regardless of the hurdles, Cambodia remains committed to further contributing to the cause of this great mission.”

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2. “The troops should be provided with reliable field support, adequate equipment and modern technologies. In that connection, my Government made its modest contribution last March by providing armoured vehicles to our Cambodian United Nations peacekeeping forces in Mali. Fifthly, as protection-of-civilians mandates are fully integrated into each peacekeeping operation, troop- and police-contributing countries must be consulted in the formulation of mission-specific objectives so as to ensure the greater effectiveness of United Nations forces, and in this way improve the protection of civilians. Peacekeeping has faced unprecedented challenges since the non-State actors have waged rebellion wars against our peacekeeping forces, which have claimed many lives and caused disabilities.”

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3. “In addition, the awareness of the local authorities and people must be raised with regard to the risks, incidents and impact of landmines and unexploded ordinance. It is also imperative to strengthen professional skills prior to the deployment, based on the new United Nations reform as well as engagement in the protection of civilians and the fight against violence and sexual trafficking. At the request of the United Nations , Cambodia is now in the process of reviewing amendments to the legal framework on the policy on accountability for conduct and discipline in field missions. Fourthly, the lessons learned have taught us that predeployment and in-mission training for our troops have proven to be an effective and contributing factor of successful peacekeeping operations.”

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4. “In certain dangerous situations, our troops have participated in jointly coordinated responses through regular patrols and control of the movement of internally displaced persons and of refugee camps to protect civilians from armed attacks. Moreover, the entry-exit point of refugee camps must be tightly controlled in order to prevent the importation of weapons and other prospective harmful substances that could potentially endanger the safety and security of civilians living in the affected areas. Thirdly, education is an essential factor. Local authorities and multilateral forces need to work hand in hand to disseminate the relevant laws and culture of the country of operation and pertinent international law in vulnerable areas, as well as information on the role and responsibilities of the United Nations in areas of operation.”

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5. “This week, United Nations News published an article entitled Cambodia: Giving Back to the UN Peacekeeping, which features Cambodian peacekeepers inspecting a water purification plant. It is not the responsibility of the Cambodian contingent to process water for United Nations colleagues, but it is an indication of a cooperative and collegial approach to peacekeeping, which is born of a recent historical link. Secondly, it is crucial that regular and close collaboration between local authorities and multilateral forces be established, with a view to gathering timely information prior to the eruption of conflict and to carrying out a safe and early evacuation of civilians from regions with armed conflict. Further efforts must be made with regard to the timely provision of protection and medical care to refugees during armed conflict.”

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6. “With regard to sending female officers to United Nations missions, in 2017 the United Nations ranked Cambodia first among the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and second in Asia overall. Based on our practical experience, I would like to contribute five points to today's deliberations. First, peacekeeping operations must work strictly within the parameters of the Security Council's mandate in fulfilling their responsibility to protect civilians. However, it cannot be a substitute for the responsibilities and obligations of the Government of the country concerned and of the parties to the conflict. In addition, lines of communication and a bond of sincere friendship among the peacekeepers, local authorities and the people must be further enhanced on the basis of winning their confidence and support.”

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7. “Over the past 20 years, the Security Council adopted multiple resolutions and presidential statements and developed a legal framework for strengthening the protection of civilians in armed conflict. In addition, the protection of civilians has become one of the key mandates of United Nations peacekeeping operations. Cambodia's contributions to international security and peacekeeping are well documented. From being a recipient State of peacekeeping forces in the early 1990s, Cambodia has since 2006 been an active State in deploying staff to United Nations peacekeeping missions, having sent nearly 6,000 troops to eight countries in Africa and the Middle East.”

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8. “I would like to commend Indonesia's initiative to convene today's open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, which is a timely agenda at the current critical juncture of international security. I also wish to thank Secretary- General Antonio Guterres for his informative briefing. Cambodia listened carefully to the passionate plea for international law and humanitarian action by the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Executive Director of the Center for Civilians in Conflict. There is no doubt that the present situation concerning international security remains grim. With the evolving nature of armed conflicts, civilians across the various regions of the world continue to suffer heavy casualties. However, the protection of civilians remains an arduous task for the international community.”

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9. “It is now very important to put these principles into practice; in that connection, today's meeting will provide a good opportunity to have a preview of the roadmap for the protection of civilians attached to the aide-memoire. I welcome the holding of regional workshops, including the regional workshop in Japan, which covers the South-East Asian region. Such workshops will provide practical tools to implement the aide-memoire.”

   2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660Resumption1 (2002) · source

10. “Therefore, I wish to emphasize once again that if the international community is not in agreement on the solution of a certain problem, it is difficult to tackle such important issues as that of the separation of civilians from combatants. The report also identifies three emerging challenges: sexual exploitation, illegal exploitation of natural resources and terrorism. Those important issues deserve our full attention. Finally, Cambodia welcomes the adoption of the aide-memoire by the Security Council last March, prepared by the Secretary-General in close cooperation with Council members. The aide-memoire provides a blueprint for action for all of us in the important area of protection of civilians in armed conflict.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660Resumption1 (2002) · source

11. “In this respect, an important point to keep in mind is that we should not forget that the protection of civilians is, first and foremost, the responsibility of the sovereign Governments concerned. The issue of humanitarian access, while important, should not supersede the principle of national sovereignty. This has been emphasized on many occasions by many members of the Non-Aligned Movement. Thirdly, the Secretary-General emphasizes the issue of the separation of combatants from civilians. We had a very bad experience during the 1980s, when the Khmer Rouge, after being ousted from Cambodia, hunkered down in border refugee camps, taking with them large numbers of civilians under their so-called protection.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660Resumption1 (2002) · source

12. “In regard to the rule of law and justice, it must be applied fairly and universally to all countries, large or small and rich or poor. In order to achieve that goal, conflicting political interests must not be accorded higher priority than providing justice and reconciliation for the people. In the light of our bitter experience of the past, Cambodia was one of the first countries in Asia to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), and we applaud its entry into force last July. That was a step in the right direction towards achieving the rule of law, justice and reconciliation in post-conflict countries. Secondly, we should like to touch on the issue of humanitarian access.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660Resumption1 (2002) · source

13. “The first is the question of the rule of law, justice and reconciliation. We have been reminded on many occasions that, although during the First World War 95 per cent of the victims were soldiers, by contrast, today, 95 per cent of the victims of conflicts are civilians. As a country which has just recently emerged from a prolonged period of civil strife and armed conflict, including the period of the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime in which more than two million people perished, most of them civilians, I can speak from experience about the misery and suffering of our people over a prolonged period of time, and I can affirm that we can find justice for our people only when peace and stability prevail throughout our country.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660Resumption1 (2002) · source

14. “The protection of civilians involves issues such as humanitarian access, justice and reconciliation, forced displacement, landmines, small arms, women and children in war and other matters. While we fully agree that, in conformity with its mandate to provide peace and security in the world, the Security Council has a central role to play, we should also stress that the multidisciplinary nature of the problem requires an inter-agency approach. I am therefore grateful to note that the Inter-Agency Standing Committee is effective and that the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations are strengthening their cooperation. In regard to the latest report of the Secretary- General, permit me to address three issues highlighted there.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660Resumption1 (2002) · source

15. “We agree with the Secretary-General, who, in his report of 30 March 2001 on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, called for the establishment of a culture of protection in which Governments and armed groups would respect the recognized rules of international humanitarian law, and in which Member States and international organizations would display the necessary commitment to ensure decisive and rapid action in the face of crisis. The presence of so many dignitaries today not only reflects the importance of the subject under discussion but also attests to the fact that the protection of civilians is a complex problem, has many different faces and has not been conclusively defined. It involves diverse actors - international agencies and civil society - and approaches.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660Resumption1 (2002) · source

16. “Those reports present the facts about the realities confronted by millions of civilians around the world, and they outlined some additional steps that Member States could take to strengthen their own capacity to protect civilians in armed conflict. The stark picture of war and civil strife everywhere around the globe has led the United Nations, the ICRC, regional organizations and many other international agencies increasingly to devote greater attention to protecting civilians in armed conflict.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660Resumption1 (2002) · source

17. “The involvement of the Security Council in the issue of protecting civilians in armed conflict has been continuous and is based on Security Council resolutions 1265 (1999) and 1296 (2000) and on the letter of the President of the Security Council addressed to the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, document S/2001/6l4. We would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report, document S/2002/ 1300 of 26 November 2002. This is the third report on this important subject, and we equally acknowledge the excellent earlier reports, the first issued published on 8 September 1999 (S/l999/957), and the second dated 30 March 2001 (S/2001/331).”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660Resumption1 (2002) · source

18. “Today is Human Rights Day, and we should remind ourselves that the protection of civilians is as much a human rights concern as it is a humanitarian issue. We are facing troubled times. There is a serious threat of war lingering in the air. The role of the Security Council is and will continue to be very important in avoiding war and in resolving the world's problems in a peaceful manner. Madam President, I am very grateful that you have convened this open meeting, because the subject being discussed is very important and affects all Member States. It is therefore important that the membership at large be heard on the important subject of the protection of civilians in armed conflict. This issue should be the central focus of United Nations operations and a key element in the establishment of peacekeeping operations.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660Resumption1 (2002) · source

19. “First, may I welcome you, Ms. Carolina Barco, Foreign Minister of Colombia, and thank you for chairing this important meeting. I also take this opportunity to thank your predecessor, Mr. Wang Yingfan of China, for conducting the presidency of the Council in an outstanding manner in November. I also wish to acknowledge the presence of the Secretary-General and to thank him for his report, which forms the basis of the Council's deliberations today. We listened with great interest to the briefing given today by Mr. Kenzo Oshima, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. I should like also to thank Mr. Angelo Gnaedinger, Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), for his briefing.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660Resumption1 (2002) · source

20. “Compliance by Iraq with all United Nations resolutions should allow the sanctions imposed on Iraq for the past twelve years, which have caused innumerable sufferings for its innocent civilian population, to be lifted as soon as possible.”

    2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption2 (2002) · source

21. “We are pleased to note that Iraq has responded to the calls of the United Nations Secretary-General and many Member States, with a positive attitude in its discussions in Vienna with the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and by sending letters to the Secretary-General declaring its acceptance of the return of United Nations weapons inspectors to Iraq unconditionally. We trust now that the speedy return of the weapons inspectors is imperative as a means to alleviate international tensions in this grave and dangerous situation.”

    2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption2 (2002) · source

22. “We therefore agree with the majority of Member States that all avenues must be exhausted and that the use of force should only be utilized as a means of last resort. War will have disastrous consequences and create a humanitarian disaster of enormous proportions. We therefore strongly urge Iraq to comply with all Security Council resolutions unconditionally and in an unfettered manner.”

    2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption2 (2002) · source

23. “We should strive for a momentum of peace to prevail in this grave situation and must at all costs avoid war. The situation in Iraq has been an issue that has been the subject of discussion in this body for more than 12 years now. Nine resolutions have been adopted that not only called for Iraq to allow inspection and the destruction of weapons of mass destruction, but also on the return of Kuwaiti prisoners of war and the return of Kuwaiti property. We should therefore not lose sight of the fact that adequate machinery already exists within the United Nations system to deal with this issue. We believe that peaceful efforts in the framework of United Nations mechanisms should be fully utilized and, if necessary, strengthened.”

    2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption2 (2002) · source

24. “We fully agree with him that the Security Council is being asked to consider a matter that has important repercussions for the entire United Nations. The maintenance of peace and security lies at the heart of the United Nations Charter, and the Security Council, being the main body dealing with collective security, should be accountable to the entire membership of the United Nations. As Mr. Kumalo stated yesterday, the Security Council has to uphold the aspirations of peace and security for the United Nations as a whole, and not just for the select few. The holding of this open meeting of the Security Council will allow us, the 191 Members of the United Nations, to express our Views regarding the grave and dangerous situation in which we find ourselves today.”

    2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption2 (2002) · source

25. “I wish to express my deepest condolences to the Government and people of Indonesia, the Government and people of Australia and other countries for the massive loss of life and deep suffering caused by the attack of international terrorism in Bali, and also to the Government and the people of the Philippines for the terrorist bombings today. We must once again underscore the importance of regional and international cooperation against international terrorism. May I also express my gratitude to the Secretary- General for his inspiring message delivered yesterday by the Deputy Secretary-General, Madam Louise Frechette. May I also express my gratitude to Ambassador Dumisani Kumalo of South Africa for requesting this emergency meeting on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement.”

    2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption2 (2002) · source

26. “May I first of all once again congratulate you, Mr. President, for assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October. I had the benefit of addressing the Security Council under your able leadership on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the open meeting on progress achieved in the area of counter terrorism. At that meeting I reported on the vigorous efforts of ASEAN countries to jointly and individually combat terrorism. It is therefore with profound sadness that we witness the heinous and disastrous attacks by terrorists against two ASEAN member States, Indonesia and the Philippines.”

    2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption2 (2002) · source

27. “In August this year, ASEAN member States and the United States signed an anti-terrorism declaration as a framework for increased cooperation to prevent and combat global terrorism, recognizing the principles of sovereign equality, territorial integrity and non- interference in domestic affairs of other States. Countering terrorism remains high on the agenda of ASEAN member States, both individually and collectively. I would like to take this opportunity to reassure you of ASEAN's continued commitment and cooperation to prevent, counter and suppress all terrorist acts in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, all relevant United Nations resolutions and, in particular, Security Council resolution 1373 (2001), as well as the principles of international law.”

    2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source

28. “In addition, there have been a number of agreements and specific action plans that ASEAN and the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) have put in place in order to tackle threats of terrorism in our region. For example, at the recent ninth meeting of the ASEAN Regional Forum, the participants agreed to implement quickly and decisively measures that the United Nations has identified as mandatory to combat the financing of terrorism. The participants also agreed to enhance their ability to share information, domestically and internationally, as a vital component in the fight against terrorism. The participants also welcomed the establishment of inter-sessional meetings (ISMs) as avenues to discuss concrete measures of how ARF members can enhance their cooperation against terrorism.”

    2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source

29. “We wish to reiterate that we would welcome further assistance from the CTC to ASEAN member States to strengthen their capacity in implementing resolution 1373 (2001). Allow me, Mr. President, to give a further update on ASEAN's ongoing efforts to combat international terrorism since the last meeting on the subject on 27 June 2002. The ASEAN Foreign Ministers, at their meeting held from 29-30 July 2002 in Brunei Darussalam, expressed their determination to enhance counter-terrorism cooperation, and affirmed the major role of the United Nations in combating terrorism at the international level. The Ministers also expressed their full support for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1373 (2001).”

    2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source

30. “We also note from the CTC Chairman's statement today that, for most States, priority will have to be placed in the following two areas: first, having legislation in place covering all aspects of resolution 1373 (2001) and a process in hand to ratify as soon as possible the 12 international conventions and protocols relating to terrorism, and secondly, having effective executive machinery for preventing and suppressing the financing of terrorism. We appreciate the efforts made by the CTC to facilitate the provision of necessary technical assistance to Member States. In this regard, we welcome the establishment of the web site, which makes available a comprehensive directory of counter- terrorism information and sources of technical assistance.”

    2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source

31. “We appreciate the impressive progress made by the CTC in its first year, whereby over 90 per cent of Member States have reported to the CTC on the action taken and planned, and a large percentage of them have completed their follow-up reports. We are pleased to inform you that all ASEAN member States have already submitted their initial reports and, at this stage, are further progressing towards fulfilling the next requirements of the CTC.”

    2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source

32. “I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), namely Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam. May I, first of all, congratulate you, Mr. President, for assuming the presidency of the Council this month, and thank the Secretary-General for his inspiring speech. I wish also to thank the Chairman of the CTC, His Excellency Sir Jeremy Greenstock, the Vice-Chairmen, the Committee members and all experts involved, as well as the United Nations Secretariat for their dedication and hard work.”

    2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source

33. “Private investment is coming mostly from neighbouring countries of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), which are more intrepid in entering post-conflict countries like Cambodia and East Timor. We hope that we will soon be able to count East Timor in our midst as a new and vibrant member of ASEAN, which can significantly accelerate its economic and social development. I wish East Timor every success in its valiant efforts to build a new and modern country.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

34. “During the UNTAET period, East Timor has been fortunate in having the entire United Nations family and international financial institutions, including the World Bank, to help it in achieving these goals. It is important for this partnership to continue on equal terms after East Timor's independence. In this connection, my delegation strongly supports the observations and recommendations made by the Secretary-General in his report. East Timor should also be aware of the role of civil society, which can contribute a great deal towards the goals of post-conflict development and growth. An important component of civil society is the private sector. In the case of Cambodia, the country has placed much emphasis on attracting private investment and has instituted one of the most liberal foreign investment laws of the region.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

35. “In order to prevent an eventual relapse, regular exercise and a lifestyle conducive to good health are essential for building up resistance to illness. This means that with the granting of independence to East Timor, the international community should support capacity-building, rehabilitation, reconstruction of the infrastructure and reconciliation. Above all, economic and social development should be given priority, so that stability and peace prevail in the country. In order for East Timor to achieve its objectives, we strongly need to maintain, and expand into a new era of, partnership with the international community, which has provided extremely valuable support, both financial and technical.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

36. “The new Government of Indonesia, under the presidency of Megawati Soekarnoputri, is democratic and open to reform, and she has demonstrated its determination to solve the Timor problem as soon as possible. In this connection, I believe that the meeting on 12 September this year in Jakarta between the President of Indonesia and the East Timorese delegation made a significant step forward in strengthening neighbourly relations and good cooperation between the two countries. In view of its tragic past and its recent achievements in bringing about peace and stability, Cambodia's unique experience is an important case study for East Timor's future. A post-conflict country like Cambodia or East Timor could be regarded as a sick person who needs to be treated with drugs, and sometimes with surgery.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

37. “As a country that experienced war and conflict for many decades before stability returned in 1998, Cambodia expresses its appreciation to the people of East Timor, who are now moving forwarded speedily to draft their own Constitution, which is a giant step towards independence. Although the process of Timorization seem to be going smoothly, I would like to stress that several conditions must be met to ensure a stable and prosperous independent East Timor. In particular, good relations with Indonesia are key to the future survival of East Timor, as the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) cannot stay on permanently.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

38. “Vieira de Mello made his mark during the peacekeeping operations of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia, in which he successfully led the repatriation of more than 360,000 refugees into Cambodia, thus enabling them to enjoy national reconciliation and integration and to participate in the elections of May 1993. Today, these former refugees have been fully integrated into Cambodian society and enjoy - together with their brothers and sisters who stayed in Cambodia during the forcible isolation of the country in the 1980s- the return to peace and stability and the beginning of sustainable development.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

39. “Since the open debate of the Security Council on the situation in East Timor in July, remarkable progress has been made as regards the three crucial steps, as mentioned in the report, towards the accession to independence of East Timor. On behalf of my delegation, I would like to take this opportunity to express our high appreciation to Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, for his competent leadership and the United Nations staff for their dedication in accelerating the process of Timorization. Mr.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

40. “I would like to thank you, Sir, for convening this open meeting, enabling us to express our opinion in connection with the Council's consideration of the East Timor issue. My thanks go as well to the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello; to Mr. Mari Alkatiri, Chief Minister of the Second Transitional Government of East Timor; and to the representatives of the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme for their comprehensive briefings. I would also express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the Secretary-General for his detailed and comprehensive report on East Timor, in document S/2001/983 of 18 October 2001.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

41. “We urge the Indonesian Government to make further efforts to bring this violence to a speedy end and, together with the United Nations, to implement the May 5 Agreement in a peaceful and cooperative manner. Cambodia wishes that the decision to be taken by the Security Council should take into consideration the report of the fact-finding mission and respect for the sovereignty of Indonesia.”

    1999-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4043Resumption1 (1999) · source

42. “I wish therefore to extend our congratulations to Indonesia on its initiative to give the people of East Timor a choice between accepting widespread autonomy and independence from Indonesia. This is indeed a noble step, and we have seen that the ballot, organized by the United Nations, was successful, with no disturbances taking place during the voting or the counting of the ballots. Having experienced an election ourselves under the auspices of the United Nations in 1993, I must congratulate Indonesia and the United Nations for the success of this major operation, which will herald a new era for East Timor. This was not an easy task. However, we are very concerned about the recent Violence which has occurred in East Timor, and we have acknowledged the latest efforts made by the Indonesian Government to rectify the situation.”

    1999-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4043Resumption1 (1999) · source

43. “First of all, may I congratulate you, Sir, in your capacity as President of the Security Council for the month of September. I am convinced that you can steer the debate of the Council on this difficult and complex issue in the right direction so that we can find a way out of this dilemma in our part of the world. As a member of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), Cambodia is following with keen interest the events in our fellow ASEAN country, Indonesia, which is undergoing a process of transition and change. The events in East Timor which we are witnessing every day must therefore be seen in the context of Indonesia's efforts to introduce reform into its system as it moves towards democracy.”

    1999-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4043Resumption1 (1999) · source

44. “The people of Cambodia, the Royal Government of Cambodia, under the enlightened guidance of His Royal Highness Prince Norodom Sihanouk, King of Cambodia, with the valuable assistance of the international community, has gone down a difficult but glorious path to reach its ultimate objective of national reconciliation, peace and reconstruction of the country. I am firmly convinced that the resolution adopted today will assist still further the consolidation of the peace process and of national reconstruction and the maintenance of peace, not only for Cambodia but also for the Asian region and for the entire world.”

    1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3303 (1993) · source

45. “Mr. OUCH (Cambodia) (interpretation from French): Mr. President, allow me first of all to express to you my warmest gratitude for allowing me to speak at this formal meeting. I should like to take advantage of this opportunity, on behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the entire Kampuchean people, once again to extend our profound gratitude to Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, the Secretary-General of the United Nations; to his Special Representative, Mr. Yasushi Akashi; to the Security Council; and to the international community, for the timely and impartial assistance that they have given to the suffering Kampuchean people.”

    1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3303 (1993) · source