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1. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Thailand, 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, the representative of Thailand took the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: I now call on the representative of Egypt.”

   2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source

2. “We kindly ask delegations that have prepared longer statements to circulate the texts in writing and to present a condensed version in the Council Chamber. I thank members for their cooperation. I now give the floor to the representative of Canada.”

   2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

3. “We must not forget that this multilateral treaty regime retains its full validity and relevance and that that regime is the core instrument for the preservation of international peace and security. The obligations contained therein must be fully honoured and further developed. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. Before giving the floor to the next speaker, I would like to make a short procedural remark, because we started our meeting a bit early today and not everyone was here at the outset. I should like to reiterate that the Council agreed that all those taking the floor should limit their statements to four minutes in order to give all other speakers an equal chance to make their views known, given the fact that more than a quarter of the United Nations membership will speak at this meeting.”

   2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

4. “In operative paragraph 7 of resolution 1456 (2003), the Council, at the ministerial level, underlined "the importance of fully complying with existing legal obligations in the field of disarmament, arms limitation and non-proliferation and, where necessary, strengthening international instruments in this field". The draft resolution before us should be made an important step in our common endeavour to prevent non-State actors, and terrorists in particular, from gaining access to weapons of mass destruction or to hazardous materials. The draft resolution should complement the existing system of international instruments of global disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation.”

   2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

5. “This committee should work in cooperation with other competent bodies such as the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the Council's Counter- Terrorism Committee. In our view, that would enhance its efficiency and credibility. To conclude, let me underline the fact that the Security Council has, in the context of counter- terrorism, already dealt with some key aspects contained in the present draft. In operative paragraph 2 (a) of resolution 1373 (2001), the Council decided, inter alia, that "all States shall eliminat(e) the supply of weapons to terrorists".”

   2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

6. “The same is true of security assurances, which are an important part of the Treaty on the Non- Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) regime. Secondly, as the resolution will be binding on all Member States, the Council as a whole must remain the final arbiter of compliance. Any necessary enforcement action must be subject to a specific decision by the Council as a whole, without interfering with the mandates of relevant institutions or of other bodies established under international treaties or arrangements. Thirdly, a follow-up mechanism in the form of a Security Council committee, based on a clear two-year mandate, should be established in order to assist the Council in its efforts to ensure both a transparent dialogue with States and an even-handed approach.”

   2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

7. “First, the multilateral treaty regime provides the normative basis for all non-proliferation efforts. That is why the implementation, the universalization and, where necessary, the strengthening of existing multilateral disarmament and non-proliferation agreements are essential. We have therefore suggested the inclusion of meaningful references to disarmament. Disarmament and non-proliferation are two sides of the same coin. The fewer weapons exist, the better they can be controlled and kept safe from misuse and proliferation. In addition, we strongly believe that every effort must be undertaken to ensure effective verification of compliance with the multilateral treaty regime. That could also be reflected in the draft resolution.”

   2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

8. “Our views are reflected in the European Union's Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, which is based on the conviction that disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation are mutually reinforcing aspects of the same comprehensive, cooperative approach. We fully subscribe to the forthcoming statement by the presidency of the European Union. We hope that the new resolution will provide a useful tool to prevent access by non-State actors to weapons of mass destruction and to hazardous materials. We therefore support it and hope that it can soon be adopted. However, together with all other Council members, we are trying to further improve the draft resolution. That would increase its acceptance and thereby contribute to its full and global implementation. I would like to make three points in that context.”

   2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

9. “I shall now make a statement in my national capacity. The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in all its aspects, including those regarding non-State actors, is a major threat to international peace and security. Countering this threat requires a continuous common effort by all United Nations Member States and relevant bodies. By actively participating in today's debate, a great number of Members are demonstrating their determination to live up to the challenge and to contribute to the search for the best solution. Germany is fully committed to countering this threat.”

   2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

10. “As another measure to optimize the use of our time and in order to allow as many delegations as possible to take the floor, I will not individually invite speakers to take a seat at the table or invite them to resume their seat at the side. When a speaker is taking the floor, the conference officer will seat the next speaker on the list at the table. I thank all for their understanding and cooperation. I now give the floor to the members of the Council.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

11. “In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members, I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. More than one quarter of the membership of the United Nations has asked to speak in this meeting. I think it would be only fair to give all a chance to express their concerns and make their comments and suggestions. If everyone sticks to four minutes, I think everyone will have a chance to participate in a useful way in the Council's deliberations. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate the text in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

12. “In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, the representatives of the aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: 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.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

13. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Canada, Cuba, Egypt, India, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Namibia, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, the Syrian Arab Republic and Tajikistan, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

14. “"The Security Council expresses the hope that resolution 2004/18 of the Board of Governors of IAEA will be implemented in the spirit of continued cooperation." After consultations among members of the Security Council, I understand that this statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2004/10. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 9.45 am.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4949 (2004) · source

15. “"The Security Council welcomes existing and future efforts to assist the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya in this task and expresses the hope that the steps taken by the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya would facilitate and improve international cooperation with and enhance the security of that country. "The Security Council encourages the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya to ensure the verified elimination of all of its weapons of mass destruction programmes. It welcomes the roles played in that regard by IAEA and OPCW in facilitating the fulfilment of the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya's commitments, demonstrating the importance and usefulness of existing international treaty regimes.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4949 (2004) · source

16. “"The Security Council welcomes the decision by the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya to abandon its programmes for developing weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery and the positive steps taken to fulfil its commitments and obligations, including its active cooperation with IAEA and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). "The Security Council takes note that in its resolution 2004/18 the Board of Governors of IAEA recognized the decision of the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya as a step towards the realization of the goal of an Africa and a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction and at peace. "The Security Council reaffirms the need to seek to resolve proliferation problems by peaceful means through political and diplomatic channels.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4949 (2004) · source

17. “"The Security Council takes note of resolution 2004/18 of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regarding the implementation of the safeguards agreement of the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, a State party to the Nuclear Non- proliferation Treaty, by which the Board requested the Director-General of the IAEA to report a case of non-compliance to the Security Council for information purposes only, while commending the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya for the actions it has taken to date and those it has proposed to take to remedy it.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4949 (2004) · source

18. “The Security Council will continue its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4949 (2004) · source

19. “Infavour: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1539 (2004). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 9.40 am.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4948 (2004) · source

20. “The Security Council will continue 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 children and armed conflict, contained in document 8/2003/1053 and Corr.l and 2. Members of the Council also have before them document 8/2004/314, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show ofhands.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4948 (2004) · source

21. “There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 7.15pm.”

    2004-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4947 (2004) · source

22. “It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. Infavonr: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Against: Russian Federation The President: The draft resolution received 14 votes in favour, one against and no abstentions. The draft resolution has not been adopted, owing to the negative vote of a permanent member of the Council. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    2004-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4947 (2004) · source

23. “The Security Council will now continue 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 report of the Secretary-General on Cyprus, document S/2004/302. Members of the Council also have before them document 8/2004/313, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I shall first give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

    2004-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4947 (2004) · source

24. “In favour: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1538 (2004). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.10 p.m.”

    2004-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4946 (2004) · source

25. “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 S/2004/3ll, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show ofhands.”

    2004-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4946 (2004) · source

26. “There are no further speakers on my list. Before adjourning the meeting I would like to thank all the speakers for their kind cooperation, enabling the Security Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Most speakers remained within the three-minute limit, and I am very grateful for that. The Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6.35 pm.”

    2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source

27. “I now give the floor to Mr. Paul Badji, Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the lnalienable Rights of the Palestinian People.”

    2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source

28. “In addition, it is worth noting that final status issues in general are a matter for negotiation and agreement between the parties themselves and must not be prejudged. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I want to announce that, as another measure to optimize the use of our time in order to allow as many delegations as possible to take the floor, I will not invite speakers individually to take seats at the table or to resume their seats at the side of the Chamber. I now call on the representative of Egypt.”

    2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source

29. “At the same time, we urge the Palestinians to resume talks on a ceasefire embracing all parties and groups. Furthermore, we expect the Palestinian Authority to demonstrate its determination in the fight against extremist violence and to confront individuals and groups conducting and planning terrorist attacks. We welcome any Israeli withdrawal from settlements as long as it takes place in the context of the implementation of the road map. Only a disengagement from Gaza and other areas in the West Bank that is coordinated between the two conflict parties will guarantee a proper handling of the whole issue and avoid chaos and a dangerous power vacuum. Only a negotiated settlement on Gaza will receive the necessary international support for the maintenance of security and rehabilitation and reconstruction.”

    2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source

30. “Germany remains committed to a negotiated two-State solution resulting in a Palestinian State existing side by side in peace with Israel, living within recognized and secure borders. We therefore call on both sides to resume negotiations on the peace process without further delay. While recognizing Israel's legitimate right to self- defence in the face of terrorist attacks against its citizens, Germany, as well as the European Union, have never accepted extrajudicial killings, which are contrary to international law. Time and again, Germany and the European Union have urged the Government of Israel to put a halt to the practice of extrajudicial killings. The continuation of those practices endangers the successful implementation of any disengagement plan in Gaza or elsewhere.”

    2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source

31. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Germany. First, I would like to associate myself with the statement that will be made by Ambassador Ryan of Ireland, on behalf of the European Union, at a later stage of the meeting. Germany is very concerned about the current situation and about the possibility of a further, new spiral of violence that might take the lives of many people on both sides. We urge both sides to break the cycle of terror and violence. There is a real danger that the situation could dramatically escalate at a moment when there is new momentum in the political process and a necessity for both sides to talk to one another as soon as possible. A stable, lasting and just peace can be reached only at the negotiating table.”

    2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source

32. “I will now give the floor to members of the Council. In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members, I wish to remind all speakers of the Council and all other speakers to limit their statements to no more than three minutes. I have 40 speakers in all on my list, and I think a limit to the speaking time is necessary in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. I would like to ask delegations with lengthy statements to kindly circulate their text in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber.”

    2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source

33. “There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Paul Badji took the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in response to the request contained in a letter dated 19 April 2004 from the Permanent Representative of Egypt, which will be issued as document S/2004/303. I should like to draw attention to a letter dated 19 April 2004 from the Permanent Observer of Palestine, which will be issued as document S/2004/304. I shall now give the floor to the Permanent Observer of Palestine.”

    2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source

34. “The President: I should now like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 19 April 2004 from the Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the lnalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, which reads as follows: "In my capacity as Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the lnalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, I have the honour to request that I be invited to participate in the debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, under rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Security Council." In accordance with past practice in this matter, I propose that the Council extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to the Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the lnalienable Rights of the Palestinian People.”

    2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source

35. “Yahya Mahmassani, Ambassador, Permanent Observer of the League of Arab States to the United Nations, to be allowed to address the Council in the course of the open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, to be held on 19 April 2004." That letter will be published as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/2004/306. If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 to His Excellency Mr. Yahya Mahmassani. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Mahmassani took the seat reservedfor him at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source

36. “There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, the Permanent Observer of Palestine took a seat at the Council table. The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 19 April 2004 from the Permanent Representative of Algeria to the United Nations, which reads as follows: "In accordance with rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Security Council, I have the honour to request you to authorize His Excellency Mr.”

    2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source

37. “There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, the representative of Israel took a seat at the Council table; the other aforementioned representatives to take the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 19 April 2004 from the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, to be issued as document S/2004/305, which reads as follows: "I have the honour to request that, in accordance with its previous practice, the Security Council invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in the meeting of the Security Council being held today, Monday, 19 April 2004, regarding the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question." I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to participate in the meeting in accordance with the Council's rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard.”

    2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source

38. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of the following Member States: Bahrain, Cuba, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Islamic Republic of Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Morocco, Norway, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the Sudan, the Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure.”

    2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source

39. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.35 am.”

    2004-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4944 (2004) · source

40. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. John Negroponte, the representative of the United States.”

    2004-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4944 (2004) · source

41. “We all appreciate very much that they made the effort to come here to participate in our discussion. There are no more speakers on my list. The Security Council has concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.20 17.171.”

    2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source

42. “Fourthly and lastly, the main United Nations bodies, as well as the major stakeholders within and outside the United Nations system, including the World Bank and other international financial institutions, should work together in close partnership with the private sector in creating the necessary political, security, economic and financial framework. I hope that this debate can contribute to further enhancing the role of the private sector in conflict prevention, peacekeeping and post-conflict peace-building. I intend to circulate a summary of this meeting in due course. Finally, I would like to thank all speakers for their contributions, but particularly our guest speakers, whose engagement in today's discussion has highlighted the importance of the issue at stake.”

    2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source

43. “Please allow me two minutes to make a concluding statement on behalf of the Council. I would like to conclude today's debate by underlining a few facts that can be taken from virtually all statements made today. First, business indeed does have an important role to play in conflict resolution. Secondly, the modalities of engagement of the private sector may vary according to the circumstances of the case, but we have a number of examples with lessons learned both at the national and the regional levels. Thirdly, while there will be no guarantee for the successful resolution of a conflict because of private sector engagement, it seems clear that without participation of business, resolving violent conflicts will be virtually impossible.”

    2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source

44. “Private sector engagement in all phases of a conflict can be successful only if it is embedded in a broader concerted effort accompanied by strong partnerships among Governments, international organizations, business and civil society. In conclusion, I would therefore like to encourage the relevant United Nations bodies and agencies, including the Bretton Woods institutions, as well as civil society, to cooperate closely with the private sector, to support a climate of peace in conflict-prone regions, to help mitigate crisis situations and to contribute to reconciliation processes. I take note of, and warmly welcome, the Secretary-General's suggestion that the Security Council should, in the future, focus greater attention on this issue. I shall now resume my functions as President of the Council. I call on Mr.”

    2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source

45. “Equally important is a clear perspective for the creation of a stable legal framework, the rule of law, adequate administrative structures and the establishment of a viable private sector. A stabilized region is a precondition for successful development at the country level. A lucid example of that is, in spite of many tasks still ahead, the Stability Pact for South- Eastern Europe. This Pact incorporated three crucial elements - first, a coherent political, economic and security approach; secondly, the close cooperation of all relevant stakeholders; and, thirdly, the regional dimension of conflict resolution.”

    2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source

46. “Other actors in the field - the United Nations, the international financial institutions, non-governmental organizations and civil society - would profit in their own efforts to overcome a conflict situation. Yet in the end, it is not for Governments or international organizations to decide what is in the best interest of the private sector. Companies will make their own decisions, weighing opportunities against risks of engagement in zones of conflict. The United Nations, the international financial institutions and national Governments, in this regard, are called upon to create the necessary framework for private sector engagement. The question of what can be done to adequately address the risks the private sector runs in engaging in post-conflict situations is crucial in this context.”

    2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source

47. “My second point is that private sector activity in the post-conflict phase of reconstruction is essential to sustainable resolution of conflicts, as such activity projects political stability and helps to prevent the possible resurgence of conflicts in the future. Multinational corporations, working in partnerships with Governments, international organizations, non- governmental organizations and civil society, can use their business skills and financial leverage to promote regional stability. In countries in which peace efforts are foundering, a tangible promise of employment, trade, direct investment and the promotion of local enterprise can have a major effect. Ideally, corporate participation would provide twin benefits: investment with resulting jobs and business opportunities, and provision of managerial know-how and expertise.”

    2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source

48. “Yet the Council has given attention to the involvement of the private sector in countries and regions experiencing violent conflicts through various resolutions pertaining to individual cases. The Council has, for example, imposed sanctions in an attempt to end hostilities by reducing the opportunities for combatant self-financing through trade in conflict commodities. Diamonds and timber can be named in this regard. The Secretary-General has prominently addressed the issue of corporate citizenship through his Global Compact initiative, and the Global Compact policy dialogue has turned out to be very successful, committing to date over a thousand companies and organizations to voluntarily engage in socially and ecologically responsible and sustainable business practices.”

    2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source

49. “I will now make a statement in my capacity as a representative of Germany. First, my delegation would like to thank the guest speakers for their contribution to this discussion. I will not repeat what has been said already by previous speakers; I will merely restrict myself to a short statement on two aspects that are important to my delegation. One is the whole complex of entrepreneurial responsibility, the so-called global corporate citizenship, and the other is the huge potential for private sector activity in any development or reconstruction strategy. The issue of corporate citizenship in zones of conflict has generically not been dealt with by the Security Council.”

    2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source

50. “Before giving the floor to the next speaker, allow me, due to the late hour, appeal to all members to be as brief as possible in their statements because I think it is in everybody's interest that we still have enough time at the conclusion of the meeting to give the floor to our guest speakers to respond to comments and possible questions.”

    2004-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4943 (2004) · source