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“The reconstruction of a functioning police system throughout Afghanistan is a Vital pillar of the international efforts to create security for this war-torn country. Against that background and at the request of the United Nations and the former Afghan Interim Administration, Germany assumed the lead role in rebuilding the Afghan police force, including the anti-drug and border police forces - a task that is closely linked to that done by the other four lead nations in the security sector and in their respective areas of responsibility. In particular, our support in training personnel and in providing equipment for the Afghan anti-drug police force is being closely coordinated with other States and institutions.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774 (2003) · source
“The current situation in Afghanistan is marked by the fact that more than 20 years of armed conflict eradicated many basic State structures, prevented economic development and produced a fragmented, yet fully armed, society. A continuing atmosphere of insecurity and instability, in particular outside Kabul, makes security-sector reform the most important and pressing task, as well as a prerequisite for the fight against illicit opium production and trafficking. Drug smuggling and the structures of organized crime pose a particular threat to young democracies. The rule of law and State authority are being undermined, and, especially along the smuggling routes, ever more serious addiction problems emerge, with all their consequences.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774 (2003) · source
“The relevance of today's debate has, once again, been sadly confirmed by the recent killing of seven Afghans involved in anti-drug programmes in Uruzgan province. Sadly, opium and heroin production in Afghanistan has risen again dramatically in recent times. Afghanistan, once again, is expected to be the largest producer of opium in 2003. All efforts of the international community in this regard have so far proven to be insufficient. Therefore, we must search for comprehensive ways of effectively reducing and combating this threat to Afghanistan itself, the region and other countries. This fight is not just about drugs. There are close links between drug crimes and other forms of organized crime: arms smuggling, human trafficking, money laundering, corruption and terrorism.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774 (2003) · source
“Guehenno, security is of the essence in the present state of the implementation of the Bonn process in Afghanistan. Security in Afghanistan at present is severely threatened by terrorism and organized crime, the major challenges facing foreign policy in the twenty-first century. These plagues of humanity can be defeated only if we join forces and take action on a global scale. In this context, the issue of drug production and smuggling from Afghanistan is of paramount importance, and I therefore welcome the initiative of the Russian presidency to have this discussion here today. The presidential statement that will be adopted at the end of this meeting will provide further evidence of the resolve of the international community to make use of its tools in the fight again the drug problem.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774 (2003) · source
“At the outset, I would also like to say how much we, my delegation and I myself, regret seeing Ambassador Wang depart, and I would like to thank him for his always friendly and professional collegiality that he has shared with everyone in this Council. I would like to wish him well in his future very responsible job that he is about to take up. I would also like to welcome Mr. Mufioz in the crowd here and to wish him a good start. I promise him our collegial support. I would then like to thank Mr. Guehenno and Mr. Costa for the detailed and comprehensive reports they gave us this morning. I would also say that my delegation fully associates itself with the statement that will be made by Greece on behalf of the European Union later in this discussion. As we have heard this morning in the impressive statements of Mr. Costa and Mr.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774 (2003) · source
“As an institution designed to prevent impunity, the ICC can play an important role in protecting peacekeepers in the execution of their missions. Meanwhile, the Judges and the Prosecutor of the ICC have been elected. Germany is confident that experience will show that the Court is going to work impartially, justly and without politically motivated misuse.”
2003-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4772 (2003) · source
“The International Criminal Court project has been consistently and actively supported by the present and earlier Governments of the Federal Republic of Germany. The German Parliament has repeatedly expressed its support for the ICC across party lines. We feel that a treaty already ratified by 90 States and signed or ratified by 12 of the 15 Security Council members should not be amended by a Security Council resolution. Justice is, and must remain, indivisible. At the beginning of the new millennium, the International Criminal Court will serve as an efficient and indispensable instrument to further international security, peace and justice. We do not share the view that the ICC is an impediment to peacekeeping. On the contrary, the ICC is a safeguard.”
2003-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4772 (2003) · source
“Germany supports the position of the European Union as expressed in the statement made by the Greek presidency earlier this morning. We agree, in particular, with the remarks pertaining to article 16 of the Rome Statute. We also share the views of the Secretary-General and the concerns expressed by all the delegations in the open debate. We therefore could not vote in favour of the draft resolution. Germany was and remains a major driving force in the creation of the International Criminal Court (ICC). As a State party, Germany is deeply committed to the mission of the ICC: to fight impunity by prosecuting those responsible for the most serious crimes that are of concern to the international community in situations where national jurisdictions do not prosecute those crimes.”
2003-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4772 (2003) · source
“That dialogue should address technical, non-status-related issues with the aim of building confidence, normalizing relations and consolidating regional stability. My delegation fully subscribes to the statement that Greece will make shortly on behalf of the European Union. We fully stand behind the European Union's intention to confirm, at its forthcoming summit with South-Eastern European countries in Thessaloniki on 21 June, the European perspective for the Balkan region. Kosovo is part ofthat process.”
2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source
“That process of handing over responsibilities requires a further increase in capacity and determination on the part of the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government. Only then will they be able to fulfil their new role in a responsible and accountable manner. We support the efforts of the Council of Europe to present, as early as feasible, a strategy on decentralization in order to create the basis for multi- ethnic coexistence, with the aim of improving integration, participation and collective rights for all minorities, notably the Kosovo Serbs. Germany supports the Special Representative in initiating a trilateral direct dialogue at the expert level with Belgrade and Pristina as early as feasible.”
2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source
“As I have stated in previous meetings of the Council, no act of violence or atrocity committed against the Kosovo Albanian population in the past can justify violence today. Any form of violent revenge or ethnic hatred is absolutely unacceptable. We welcome the immediate, strong condemnation of that act of barbarism by the Kosovo President and the Kosovo Assembly, and the fact that 6 June, last Friday, was designated a day of mourning in Kosovo. We believe that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General has taken the appropriate steps, and we hope that the perpetrators will soon be brought to justice. Germany supports the Special Representative in his efforts to transfer in a sustainable process non- reserved competencies from UNMIK to the Kosovo Institutions by the end of this year.”
2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source
“Germany expects the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government in Kosovo to meet the benchmarks set by the Special Representative, by advancing legislation and developing policies for all Kosovans in order to promote the economy and the development of the social system. We therefore urge the Kosovo leadership to guarantee minority rights, particularly the right of freedom of movement. In Kosovo, an environment must now be created both through legislative and administrative acts and through public awareness campaigns - an environment conducive to the sustainable return of minority refugees and internally displaced persons. Like other delegations, we were shocked by the news of the brutal murder of a Kosovo Serb family on 4 June. The German Government strongly condemns those acts of violence.”
2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source
“We particularly condemn any attempts to force UNMIK into any kind of so-called co-governance, as well as any interference with the reserved powers of the Special Representative. The question of Kosovo's final status will be addressed at the appropriate time and through the appropriate process. Only the Security Council has the power to assess the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999), and it has the final word in settling the status issue. No unilateral move or arrangement intended to predetermine Kosovo's status - either for the whole or for parts of Kosovo - can be accepted.”
2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source
“I should like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Hedi Annabi for his comprehensive briefing. My delegation welcomes the progress that has been achieved so far in Kosovo. However, we are also very concerned about the growing confrontational attitude in Kosovo towards the international community, and in particular against the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). That attitude is manifested, for example, by violations of the reserved powers of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, mostly by Kosovo Albanian politicians, as well as by the continued existence of illegal parallel structures within the Kosovo Serb communities in the northern parts of Kosovo. We demand full respect for resolution 1244 (1999) by all sides, and we reject any attempts to question UNMIK's authority to administer Kosovo.”
2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source
“With regard to strengthening African capabilities in the fields of the prevention, management and solution of armed conflict, Germany is fully committed to the strategic goal expressed in the G-8 Africa Action Plan to enhance technical and financial assistance. Its goal is that by 2010 African countries and regional and subregional organizations will be able to engage even more effectively to prevent and resolve violent conflict on the continent and to undertake peace support operations in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. The instruments are mostly there, but we must generate the political will to use them effectively.”
2003-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4766Resumption1 (2003) · source
“This implies that we must not only see to it that we curtail the purchase of such weapons on the demand side, but also that we establish controls on the supply side. The United Nations weapons register is an important tool in this regard. Finally, the third example of the regional dimension of a prevailing problem is the large numbers of refugees, displaced persons and other vulnerable groups. As witnessed in the conflicts in Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire, refugees are often driven back and forth between the changing front lines of a conflict. The fragile stability achieved in Sierra Leone is tested by the influx of new refugees from neighbouring countries. We therefore believe the Security Council should, on the basis of the results of its mission, seriously consider a comprehensive approach to stabilize this region.”
2003-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4766Resumption1 (2003) · source
“For example, effective implementation of existing sanctions regimes for Liberia and Somalia could give considerable support to regional mediation efforts between the parties to those conflicts. In both cases panels of experts established by the Security Council are working very effectively to monitor and improve the implementation of those sanctions regimes. They are supplying the Council with important recommendations. It is a matter of political will among Council members to then use those findings effectively. Further measures to control the illicit flow of small arms have to be taken. I fully agree with Ambassador Aguilar Zinser, who said this morning that small arms and small weapons are the real weapons of mass destruction: they kill more people than any other weapon.”
2003-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4766Resumption1 (2003) · source
“A good example of the dialogue we envisage is the Expert Panel on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources and Other Forms of Wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Their reports have had positive results, because Governments have taken action and companies have been encouraged to review their policies. The second point, the continuous flow of weapons and other military materiel to belligerents, is another important issue. In our view, neighbouring States must cooperate in the effort, and muster the political will, to stop the flow of arms to belligerents. If failure to do so is due to a lack of capabilities, those have to be strengthened. In addition, better implementation of Security Council resolutions is necessary.”
2003-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4766Resumption1 (2003) · source
“That brings into focus the importance of a regional approach to crisis situations in Africa - in particular in West Africa and the Great Lakes region, where many problems are interlinked and instability seems to be spreading. Let me highlight just three of these interlinked problems: first, the plundering of natural resources; secondly, the flow of weapons; and, thirdly, the refugee problem. On the first point, the plundering of natural resources, we feel that this often fuels and prolongs conflicts. We see the worst example of that in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. An intensive dialogue with Governments and political leaders is necessary. Where dialogue fails, international pressure on Governments, companies and individuals must be the next step.”
2003-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4766Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We particularly welcome the decision taken by the Security Council this morning to authorize a peacekeeping mission to Bunia, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, thereby bringing relief and security to the suffering population. We commend France for having taken the lead in this mission. The primary responsibility for creating the necessary conditions to prevent crises and to take measures to solve conflicts lies with the affected countries themselves. The international community can help, but its support can be effective only if the parties themselves decide to bring about a solution to the conflict that is conducive to durable peace.”
2003-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4766Resumption1 (2003) · source
“I would like to pay tribute in particular to current efforts by the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States, the Central African Economic and Monetary Community and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development in the prevention and settlement of conflicts. By promoting a political settlement and contributing to peacekeeping in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, individual countries such as South Africa show strong leadership in promoting stability in a conflict situation. The same is true for those countries providing troops for the African mission in Burundi and for other regional initiatives.”
2003-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4766Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Let me begin by saying that we fully endorse the statement that will be made later by the presidency of the European Union on behalf of all its member States. I would like to thank you and your delegation, Mr. President, for having convened this very important meeting. Germany welcomes the fact that the Council gives a great deal of attention to the situation in Africa. That is where most conflicts are taking place, with the greatest human suffering. It is therefore appropriate to have two upcoming Security Council missions focus on the major African issues. We expect fresh impetus for future Council action. The work of regional organizations in Africa is highly commendable, and it shows a growing sense of responsibility.”
2003-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4766Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We just heard from the Deputy Secretary- General that the flash appeal has brought together, I think, $700 million, and many countries have made donations for humanitarian assistance in Iraq. My country, for instance, has participated with 50 million euros, which equals about $58 million. But, as we heard this morning, the flash appeal is still far from succeeding completely. Now the question is: if no flash money is coming in, can the agencies cope with substantially less funds if they want to reach the goals they outlined this morning?”
2003-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4762 (2003) · source
“Could the ICRC and any of the agencies present inform us of their cooperation with Iraqi administrative offices or with the private sector? According to the Security Council resolution adopted today, a Special Representative of the Secretary-General will be sent to Iraq. One of his major tasks will be the coordination of all humanitarian and reconstruction efforts. What would the humanitarian organizations and agencies expect from this new Special Representative? I think this would also be important for the Deputy Secretary-General to know. And, finally, I have a question on funding. It is directed to all agencies and NGOs that work on the basis of donations raised by the United Nations flash appeals.”
2003-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4762 (2003) · source
“Taking these aspects into account, I would like to ask the representatives of the specialized agencies what they believe to be the motives of the ongoing criminal activity. Is it motivated just by greed, or are we facing acts with a political, or even terrorist, background? In our view, it is obvious that it is necessary to better address the security issue and to curb criminal activities in Iraq. I wonder if the specialized agencies or the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC), being on the ground, have any practical advice in this area? I would also like to reiterate a question that I asked at the last briefing on humanitarian matters in Iraq which pertains to the problems of access to Iraq for certain NGOs. Is the access problem no longer an issue? I also have a question on cooperation with Iraqi institutions.”
2003-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4762 (2003) · source
“In this context, I would be interested in hearing from the United Nations specialized agencies as to whether they share this concern. On the issue of security, we cannot expect a great deal of patience from the Iraqi population to let things gradually settle. They have not experienced democracy or the rule of law. They do not know how strong a country governed by the people's will can be. What they see is that the new Power in the country is so far not able to establish public order and security. The initial frustration is already tangible, and if we let radical elements in Iraqi society gain social or political influence, there is a real danger that the Iraqis will turn their backs on the very values that we are trying to promote.”
2003-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4762 (2003) · source
“This situation not only prevents any normal economic activity from developing; it is also a serious impediment to humanitarian assistance, whether through the United Nations or through non- governmental organizations (NGOs). These acts have to be stopped immediately. If sewage plants have to be protected, we have to protect them. If hospitals are in danger of being looted, we have to make them safe. This is a very important part of the responsibilities of the occupying Powers. We hear news that some hospitals experienced less looting than others because they were protected by Shiah or Sunni militia. This may create a wrong perception in the Iraqi population that the only way to get security is to rely on and to follow Islamic religious groups.”
2003-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4762 (2003) · source
“As we heard from the representatives of the specialized agencies and programmes, in many important areas - such as food supply, potable water, sanitation, electricity and the health system - effective assistance programmes will have to be developed or implemented in order to prevent a dramatic deterioration of the humanitarian and social and, in the end, the political situation on the ground. We believe that these tasks have to be tackled without further delay and that the prerequisites for immediate action have to be created. First of all, a minimum level of security is needed. There is no security so far. We are facing serious looting and other criminal activity. Arms are freely available on virtually every street corner.”
2003-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4762 (2003) · source
“First, I would like to thank the Deputy Secretary-General, Mr. Malloch Brown, Mr. Morris, Mr. Nabarro, Mr. Kastberg and Mr. Kellenberger for their briefings. I would like to make a few comments and pose a few questions. I think that the presentations we heard this morning make it clear that we are faced with a serious situation. Although the Deputy Secretary-General has assured us that at present there is no humanitarian catastrophe, we feel that the situation indeed gives rise to major concern.”
2003-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4762 (2003) · source
“The International Advisory and Monitoring Board overseeing the Development Fund for Iraq assembles a vast body of expertise on rebuilding economies ravaged by war and totalitarian systems. We expect the Board to take full responsibility with respect to its task of providing transparency and that the Security Council will be receiving regular reports on its work. In this resolution, we have left behind the divisions of the past for the sake of the people of Iraq. Sanctions will be lifted. A process of political and economic reconstruction will be started. It is important now to give the Iraqi people the perspective of building a democratic and stable Government, at peace with itself and its regional neighbours - a respected member of the family of nations. The United Nations system will help them to realize it.”
2003-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4761 (2003) · source
“The Secretary-General will now be represented by a Special Representative who we expect to fully implement his independent responsibilities in promoting the political process leading to the early formation of an internationally recognized, representative Government of Iraq. The Security Council is to be fully informed by the Secretary- General as well as by the United States and the United Kingdom. The Security Council will review this resolution within 12 months and, if necessary, consider further steps. The disarmament issue is kept on the Council's agenda, and funding for the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is ensured. In the economic sector, a maximum of transparency will be achieved.”
2003-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4761 (2003) · source
“The resolution on Iraq that we have just adopted gives us a basis for practical steps on the ground in order to improve the conditions for the Iraqi people and to stabilize the political and economic situation. This resolution is a compromise reached after intensive and sometimes difficult negotiations. By definition, it does not fulfil the every wish of all parties. But as compared to the initial draft of the sponsors, we have achieved substantial improvements. The resolution provides a framework in which the United Nations has been strengthened and can take a central role in the political and economic process.”
2003-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4761 (2003) · source
“Another interesting regional contribution to the prevention of conflicts is the decision by the Organization of American States to discourage undemocratic changes of Government by refusing to recognize them. Far from attempting to review the issue of this meeting in an exhaustive manner, I have instead tried to highlight a few points on which Germany would be happy to engage in a closer discussion with Council members, with the United Nations membership in general and with the invited eminent personalities.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“Before I conclude, let me stress one more point that in our view merits further attention: strengthening cooperation between the Council and regional organizations in the pacific settlement of disputes. The Charter confers on such organizations a special role in this regard by inviting parties to a dispute to resolve their differences, first of all, by resorting to regional organizations. Indeed, owing to their closer knowledge of the political, social and cultural context of a dispute, regional organizations are particularly well placed to provide early warning and to maintain political mechanisms for the settlement of disputes. Experiences in Europe, Africa and the Americas are encouraging. Further, judicial mechanisms to resolve existing disputes can in some instances be found at the regional level.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“Against the backdrop of the widely recognized role played by judicial mechanisms, in particular the International Court of Justice and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, it is somewhat surprising that the Council, throughout its history, proceeded only once to recommend, by virtue of Article 36, paragraph 3, of the Charter, that the parties refer their case to the International Court of Justice, while two other proposals to that effect, presented by Colombia and the United States respectively, were defeated. It would be interesting to hear whether Judge Elaraby might have any suggestions on how to make better use of that potential tool for the peaceful settlement of conflicts.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“That is precisely why Council interventions aimed at reducing excessive armament, imposed under the Council's prerogative to maintain peace and security, could be an important policy tool below the threshold of armed intervention. A further area that may deserve more attention is recourse to judicial mechanisms. Here, I fully agree with Sir Brian Urquhart, quoting Dag Hammarskjold in his statement. The Charter calls upon parties to a dispute to seek judicial settlements and encourages the Council to cooperate with them. No mechanism of dispute settlement can match the impartiality, and thus the acceptance, of judicial mechanisms.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“Special missions, either by the Council itself or by appointed experts, not only convey the clear message that a situation is under observation and a matter of concern, but also help to prepare for adequate solutions. They are a means of both dissuasion and encouragement. Another dormant Article of the Charter which may well prove its usefulness in the context of conflict prevention is Article 26, authorizing the Council, in the interest of maintaining peace and security, to establish tailor-made systems for the regulation of armaments. Germany recognizes that threats posed by terrorism and excessive armament may constitute a threat to international peace and security.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“Germany welcomes efforts undertaken by the President of the General Assembly to consolidate the various aspects of conflict prevention into a single resolution. This is a useful and timely exercise that Germany wholeheartedly supports. Some of the means available to the Council in addressing disputes and conflicts have been thoroughly explored. Others - for example the investigative powers enshrined in Article 34 of the Charter - might benefit from some reinvigoration, through the establishment of special missions or commissions of investigation, as appropriate. Germany welcomes the Council's practice of dispatching fact-finding missions to fragile situations, but believes that this instrument could benefit from some intensification.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“Thirdly, whatever the specific settlement plan for a dispute may be, it must be endowed with a high degree of predictability for all parties to the dispute, as well as with credible guarantees. Such confidence can be inspired by legitimate national institutions, by international judicial mechanisms and by an unequivocal political commitment by the international community, including, notably, the Council itself. Let me recall that the idea underlying the road map for the resolution of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians is precisely to give both sides a sense of predictability on their road to peaceful and harmonious coexistence. A clear sense of direction may also be a recipe for success in other situations - and this may still be true for the situation in Cyprus, in spite of recent setbacks.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“A few days ago, on 8 May, the African Union reconfirmed this view in the Kigali Declaration - the document resulting from its recent human rights conference. The European Union has been very effective in applying these ideas to the stabilization and the advancement of South-Eastern Europe, notably through the Stability Pact. We now face the challenge of reconstructing a democratic, human-rights-abiding and peaceful Iraq, whose authorities should enjoy legitimacy and respond to the political, social and cultural aspirations of their people. The guarantees for this project must be provided by the United Nations, the feasibility by the international community, and the legitimacy - and thus the sustainability - by the Iraqi people themselves.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“Regional organizations and States in the region play a crucial role in assisting the Council in understanding the root causes of conflict and in advising on the best ways to cope with a situation. The advice of local communities is equally important. Addressing the political and socio-economic root causes of a conflict, and involving all local stakeholders, has been the trump card for the United Nations in its more successful post-conflict management experiences, such as those in Central America. Secondly, I would like to point out that the interrelationship of peace and security, the rule of law, human rights and the enhancement of the material well- being of people must be taken into account. The Millennium Declaration and the goals contained therein, which address all of those interrelated aspects, have reaffirmed that holistic view.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“When looking at ways and means to enhance the Council's ability to react in the most appropriate manner, it is not necessary to reinvent the wheel. Indeed, certain lessons from the experience of the United Nations in the field of post-conflict peace- building may well be suited to being applied also to pre-conflict situations or to situations of emerging conflict. The reason is simple: the management of pre- and post-conflict situations requires some identical ingredients necessary to produce sustained peace and stability. Let me give three examples. First, the root causes of conflicts must be addressed and, whenever possible, removed. This may not always be an easy task, as the complex economic and social factors underlying the conflicts in Western Africa demonstrate.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“Unlike situations that fall under Chapter VII, where the Council is Charter-bound to determine precisely whether the prerequisites for its invocation are met, Chapter VI provides the Council with a certain latitude in the evaluation of a situation and in the use of the most appropriate means. It goes without saying that the Council's ability to anticipate emerging disputes and conflicts, and to react to them in the most appropriate way, depends to a significant extent on an early and solid knowledge of the situation. Furthermore, the importance of early warning for the peaceful settlement of disputes cannot be overemphasized - although we realize, of course, that the political will to follow up early warning with concrete action is equally indispensable.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“It is therefore important that the Security Council periodically revisit its role in the pacific settlement of disputes - an area in which, pursuant to Chapter VI of the Charter, the Security Council is vested with a primary, though not exclusive, role. As stipulated by the Charter and reaffirmed by the Manila Declaration, other actors, notably the Secretary- General, the General Assembly and regional organizations, as well as judicial institutions and mechanisms, have an important role to play. The role of the Security Council in the pacific settlement of disputes has been outlined in particular by the provisions of Chapter VI of the Charter.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“I would like to join other delegations in welcoming you, Sir, to the chair of the Security Council today. I thank your delegation for convening this important meeting. I would like to make this statement in addition to the statement that Greece will deliver later at this meeting on behalf of the European Union. Germany fully endorses that forthcoming statement. Efforts to prevent or remove threats to the peace and to adjust or settle international disputes by peaceful means, in conformity with the principles of justice and international law, are among the first of the purposes of the United Nations, as defined in Article 1 of the Charter. Germany is committed to moving the United Nations, in the words of the Secretary-General, "from a culture of reaction to a culture of prevention" (A/54/1, para. 61).”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“After all, this fight is not only about defending our security, but also about our fundamental values: freedom, democracy and human rights. Strengthening the rule of law and efficient administrative structures worldwide is one of the main objectives of the Counter-Terrorism Committee. The CTC's chairmanship has recently passed smoothly from the able hands of Ambassador Greenstock into those of Ambassador Arias. We wish him well, and we wish him lots of success. Prime Minister Aznar's presence here underlines Spain's firm commitment to a continued strong and effective role to be played by the CTC. We assure him that the German delegation will continue to fully support the Committee's work.”
2003-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4752 (2003) · source
“We will give our full support to the successful implementation of the road map. Secondly, international terrorism requires international cooperation to defeat it. The impressive international coalition against terrorism that was forged after 11 September 2001 must be preserved and stabilized. Cooperation must be further deepened, and assistance to requesting States must be increased. It is the United Nations and its Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) that provide us with an appropriate global framework for that. Thirdly, our fight must always be legitimized under international law. It must respect national and international law, human rights and the United Nations Charter. Human rights in particular should not be suspended on the pretext of combating terrorism.”
2003-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4752 (2003) · source
“But it is just as important to prevent people from becoming terrorists: to win the battle for their hearts and minds. We therefore need a dialogue among civilizations. We need tolerance and respect for different cultures. We need economic and social development to provide people with a decent life. Crisis prevention and conflict resolution are equally high on the agenda if we want to fight terrorism successfully. In that context, I would like to highlight the recent publication of the road map to peace in the Middle East. That initiative for a comprehensive peace - which is sponsored by the United Nations, the United States, Russia and the European Union - opens up new prospects for overcoming a conflict that has long been a breeding ground for terrorism. We hope that that road to peace will be travelled with perseverance and dedication.”
2003-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4752 (2003) · source
“I would first of all like to join other delegations in welcoming the presence of Prime Minister Aznar of Spain at this meeting. I would also like to say how much we appreciate his important statement, to which we listened with great attention. The fight against terrorism remains one of the top priorities on Germany's foreign policy agenda. I would like here to briefly point to three fundamental considerations guiding Germany's counter-terrorism policy. First, international terrorism is a strategic threat to peace and to the international order. It is essential to fight and weaken existing terrorist structures with determination. The whole gamut of diplomatic, intelligence, police, judicial and - as ultima ratio - even military measures must be applied diligently.”
2003-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4752 (2003) · source
“We believe that the United Nations, in particular the Security Council, should play a central role in rebuilding peace, stability and prosperity in Iraq, as the heads of State and Government of the member States of the European Union recently stated at their summit meeting at Athens. We sincerely hope that the Security Council will overcome its past differences and that it will return to its unity of purpose for the sake of legitimacy and effectiveness and for the sake of the well-being of the Iraqi people. In thanking the Mexican presidency for a job well done, I would also like to wish the new presidency every success in moving forward with the difficult issues on our agenda.”
2003-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4748 (2003) · source