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“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of April, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Jean-Marc de La Sabliere, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations, for his service as President in March 2004. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Mr. De La Sabliere for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in Cyprus The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr.”
2004-04-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4940 (2004) · source
“At the same time, Germany and the EU have in the past repeatedly condemned the terrorist atrocities that have resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Israelis. Just last week, two terrorist attacks in Ashdod claimed 10 innocent lives. The draft resolution does not address those facts in an appropriate manner, as did the declaration of the EU ministers a couple of days ago. We tried hard to be able to vote in favour of the draft resolution by introducing balancing language from the declaration of the EU foreign ministers. Germany, for its part, feels bound by the statement of the EU's Council of Foreign Ministers of three days ago, which clearly condemned the wrongdoings of both sides. Consequently, Germany was not able to vote in favour of a draft resolution that falls short of that common European position.”
2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4934 (2004) · source
“Germany abstained in the voting on the draft resolution at issue. The reason is that the draft resolution addresses the recent events in the Middle East in an unbalanced manner. The Council of Foreign Ministers of the European Union (EU), on 23 March, unequivocally condemned the extrajudicial killing of Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin and of six other Palestinians by Israeli forces. The EU, including Germany, has always opposed extrajudicial killings. My Government believes not only that they are contrary to international law but also that they undermine the concept of the rule of law, which is a key element in the fight against terrorism. I reiterated that position, and our position on the Middle East conflict, in no uncertain terms during the open meeting of the Council two days ago.”
2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4934 (2004) · source
“The Secretary-General's report indicates that this can be difficult in individual cases. However, it should not stop the Security Council from continuing to use this instrument - of course, with the necessary caution - and to develop it further. We are aware that such a policy has to be based on strong evidence, which existing expert panels, for example, can provide if they are well staffed and well equipped for the task. In conclusion, we welcome the fact that the Security Council has agreed to incorporate in its presidential statement important operative recommendations from the report. This will focus further attention on cross-border issues in West Africa as a part of a comprehensive approach to the problems of the subregion for which continuing close cooperation between the United Nations and ECOWAS will be increasingly important.”
2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4933 (2004) · source
“ECOWAS member States should extend the Moratorium, which is due to expire in October 2004, and transform it into a legally binding instrument. In its resolution 1467 (2003), the Security Council called upon ECOWAS member States to consider the establishment of a regional register of small arms and light weapons. As a first step, member States might focus on records of light weapons, with a view to expanding the register to small arms at a later stage. My last remark pertains to what is called "naming and shaming". It is our firm belief that by publicly identifying those who recruit children or mercenaries or who violate arms embargoes, "naming and shaming" can be a powerful tool in achieving compliance with embargoes and relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4933 (2004) · source
“This includes compliance with arms embargoes imposed by the Security Council as well as regional embargoes. We believe that the Governments of small-arms exporting countries should require their companies to better mark these weapons. The ECOWAS Moratorium on small arms and light weapons remains the main platform for coordinated efforts to combat proliferation of such weapons in the subregion. I fully agree with what has been said by the Foreign Minister of Ghana: small weapons are the real weapons of mass destruction because they kill more people than large weapons of mass destruction. Germany recognizes the important work done so far and calls on all countries concerned to further strengthen and implement the Moratorium.”
2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4933 (2004) · source
“A discussion on this important issue should begin as soon as possible. We are willing to consider incorporating such an approach in future mandates or in the adjustment of existing mandates, based on proposals by the Secretariat, taking into account the legal challenges that cross-border operations present. It is also clear that such cross-border activities will always require close consultation with the Governments in the region. My second remark pertains to the curbing of illegal trafficking of arms. While countries in the region have to intensify efforts to curb illegal weapons flow to the region, the exporters of arms have to address their responsibilities as well. We therefore support stricter national controls of arms exports and increased transparency in this area.”
2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4933 (2004) · source
“It is in that spirit that Germany is supporting the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Centre in Ghana. I would like to focus on three of the recommendations of the report. The first pertains to cooperation among United Nations missions in the region. We strongly support closer cooperation among United Nations missions in West Africa, which is starting to bear fruit. Hopefully, it will lead to synergistic effects and to greater cost- efficiency. A near doubling of peacekeeping troops within just one year places a significant additional burden on Member States. We must not lose sight of this development or of this aspect. The recommendations in the report about cross- border operations of the United Nations peacekeeping missions in West Africa, including the ability for "hot pursuit", are interesting ideas in this regard.”
2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4933 (2004) · source
“There are encouraging signs of a new thinking in the region and in Africa as a whole, be it through the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD), through the development of African security structures or through increased regional cooperation, as in the framework of ECOWAS. We are willing to contribute nationally, and in particular through the European Union (EU), to support these promising approaches. The EU has chosen a regional policy and a development approach to the region and considers ECOWAS as a natural partner in this endeavour. The approach must be multifaceted; in addition to strengthening African peacekeeping and crisis management capabilities, it will be necessary to invest more in crisis prevention and early warning.”
2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4933 (2004) · source
“We hope that there are important lessons to be learned from the measures taken in West Africa for other subregional conflicts, such as those in the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes region. Cross- border issues such as refugees, mercenaries, small- arms trafficking and child soldiers are not the cause of conflicts but their symptoms, which in turn exacerbate the conflict. Neighbouring countries, even if they are not drawn into the conflict itself, suffer from it considerably. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2004/200) highlights the need for a fundamental change in the political approach in the subregion, that is, more democratic participation instead of authoritarianism, an end to impunity and an end to the use of violence as a political means. We support that view.”
2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4933 (2004) · source
“Mr. President, my delegation thanks you for convening this important meeting. We would also like to welcome the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Foreign Minister of Ghana, and the Executive Secretary of ECOWAS. We thank them for their very comprehensive and good briefings. We commend them for their strong leadership of ECOWAS, which has been an important factor in efforts to stabilize the subregion. ECOWAS has truly developed into an important partner in the region and for the United Nations. An important lesson learned in the past decade is that conflict management increasingly must take place in a regional context.”
2004-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4933 (2004) · source
“Violence is no substitute for political negotiations; only negotiations can lead to a just and lasting settlement based on the acceptance of both sides. My Government therefore calls on all sides to exercise restraint and to refrain from all acts of violence and terrorism, which will not only lead to more bloodshed, but will make a peaceful settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict ever more difficult. As difficult as it may be, given the circumstances, we must not let the recent surge in violence permit us to lose sight of the road map. The road map is the relevant document for peace in the region. There is no alternative to a just and lasting resolution of the Israeli- Palestinian conflict based on the two-State solution and leading to an Israeli State and a Palestinian State existing side by side in peace and security.”
2004-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4929 (2004) · source
“They are, in my Government's view, unacceptable. Yesterday, the ministerial Council of the European Union stated unanimously and unequivocally the European Union's grave concern. The EU has repeatedly condemned the terrorist atrocities committed by Hamas, which have resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Israelis. The EU recognizes Israel's right to protect its citizens against terrorist attacks. Israel is entitled to do this under international law. Israel is not, however, entitled to carry out extrajudicial killings. Furthermore, the assassination that was just carried out has inflamed the situation. In this situation, it is of utmost importance to end the spiralling cycle of violence and counter-violence. Extrajudicial killings and terrorist suicide bombings must both stop.”
2004-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4929 (2004) · source
“First of all, I would like to state that with regard to the latest development in the region, it is in my View both timely and necessary that the Security Council react vis-a-vis the situation in the Middle East. I therefore welcome the opportunity to share views in an open debate with Council members and with all other interested delegations. I would also like to point out that I associate myself with the statement to be made by the Irish Presidency of the European Union at a later stage in this meeting. My Government is gravely concerned about the recent escalation of violence in the Middle East, especially with regard to the consequences of the targeted killing of Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin and six other Palestinians in Gaza yesterday. Germany, along with the European Union, has always strongly opposed extrajudicial killings.”
2004-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4929 (2004) · source
“CTC experts could, with the help of the enhanced structure, form joint teams with members of specialized international organizations and actively assist countries in key areas of resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1456 (2003), such as in professionalizing their financial control, border protection, weapons control or law enforcement sectors. In conclusion, I would like to express our appreciation of the fact that a great number of Member States are taking the floor today in order to present their views and suggestions on the CTC reform efforts. We can assure them all that we will do our outmost to give their points due consideration in the ongoing consultations on a draft resolution on this matter.”
2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source
“This, in our view, also means including an appropriate human rights perspective by appointing a human rights expert as a staff member of the new support structure. Most important of all, the CTC should improve its capacity to deepen its continuous dialogue with all United Nations Member States on key counter- terrorism issues under resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1456 (2003). The quality, impartiality and intensity of that dialogue are unprecedented in United Nations history and remain a valuable asset on which we can build. In that context, let me repeat a suggestion that we made during the last open debate.”
2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source
“We have actively contributed to the current efforts to improve the CTC's effectiveness by strengthening its support structure. In our view, this reform must be undertaken in an open and consensual atmosphere, in close cooperation with the Secretariat and the General Assembly and in full respect for the United Nations Charter. In that context, we strongly suggest that the views expressed by the Secretariat in its letter to the Chairman of the CTC, dated 3 March 2004, be carefully analysed and duly taken into account. Besides strengthening the CTC's internal work structures and procedures, the reform must contribute to further enhancing the CTC's legitimacy in the perception of all United Nations Member States, which have up to now placed their trust and confidence in that major counter-terrorism instrument of the United Nations.”
2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source
“My delegation, too, thanks the Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), Ambassador Arias, for his detailed and substantial report. The fight against terrorism within the broadest possible international coalition remains one of Germany's most important policy objectives. Our internationally recognized contributions to that fight are well known and need not be elaborated here. While we fully subscribe to the forthcoming statement by the presidency of the European Union, we would like to highlight the following points. The Counter-Terrorism Committee has done impressive work and deserves our recognition. We support the CTC's new work programme, as we have always supported its work, and will remain committed to close cooperation. Some weeks ago, we submitted our fourth report under resolution 1373 (2001).”
2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921 (2004) · source
“If it fails to do so, there is a real danger that ambitious objectives - particularly EU membership and membership in NATO's Partnership for Peace - will remain unattainable. I would like to make special mention of the host of reform initiatives over the past year, which seem very promising but which still await implementation. We sincerely hope that we will soon reach a stage in which the reform process can be carried out in Bosnia and Herzegovina without the current massive pressure by the international community. In our view, what is needed now is the creation of a sustainable, self-supporting reform process.”
2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to express Germany's full support for the course of reform defined by the Bosnian Government in close consultation with the Peace Implementation Council and the High Representative. The focus is rightly placed on the areas of the rule of law, the economy and the strengthening of national structures. Reforms in those fields must be carried forward. The High Representative has provided important momentum for such reform. However, the responsibility for implementation lies with the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We believe that the Government can assume even greater responsibility and that it has still not fully assumed what we call ownership of the process.”
2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source
“Thirdly, I should like to comment on the issue of the de-certification of police officers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was raised by the High Representative. We agree with Lord Ashdown that legal certainty must be established as swiftly as possible; only then can the process of reforming the police of Bosnia and Herzegovina be carried forward without backlash. The overall process of decertification must not be called into question. We are willing, together with our partners in the Coordination and Drafting Group, to look closely into that issue and to make a proposal to the Council. In that context, we welcome the engagement of the Secretariat, as mentioned by Mr. Guehenno.”
2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source
“We believe that Bosnia and Herzegovina is now able, with international assistance, to bring war criminals to justice in national courts. Bosnia and Herzegovina's acceptance of that responsibility is an important indicator of its political will to gain ownership of its domestic affairs. We consider the establishment of a War Crimes Chamber at the State Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina to be urgent and important. I would like to reiterate the call that the Council has made to the international community, by means of resolution 1503 (2003) of August 2003, to support the establishment of the Special Chamber. Germany has already pledged support in the form of a significant financial contribution and the secondment of an expert. We welcome the information provided by Lord Ashdown that the Chamber should be established by the end of this year.”
2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source
“Successful reform in those areas - including fighting organized crime, promoting the rule of law and public administration - is a prerequisite for further progress towards EU integration. Concerning Bosnia and Herzegovina's interest in joining NATO's Partnership for Peace, we believe that Bosnia and Herzegovina must now press ahead with the agreed defence reform. The Agreement was an important first step in the direction of Partnership for Peace membership; full implementation is the next important step to be taken. Secondly, let me mention in that context an issue that is of continued concern to us and to other Council members and that was stressed by Lord Ashdown in his briefing: the question of war criminals.”
2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source
“The Dayton Agreement, of course, remains the basis for the time being, but the so-called European perspective is increasingly gaining in importance. Both the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have made clear that they are prepared to open the way to a multi- ethnic, reform-oriented Bosnia and Herzegovina. The responsibility for progress on that road now lies with the political leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Let me comment briefly on the way forward into European structures. It is the pace of Bosnia and Herzegovina's reform policy that will determine the pace of the country's future integration into Euro- Atlantic structures. In the case of European integration, the EU, as the High Representative stated, has identified 16 priority areas for further reform.”
2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source
“As the High Representative pointed out, marked improvements have been made in recent years, and in the reporting period, in key areas such as the security situation, currency stability, the return of refugees and the constitutional equality of the three ethnic groups. However, there continue to be shortcomings in other areas. State structures still do not always perform as they are supposed to; there still seems to be a considerable lack of identification on the part of the main ethnic groups with the joint State of Bosnia and Herzegovina; time and again, we see political thinking- as well as day-to-day decisions - based primarily on ethnic categories. There is still no self- sustaining economy. Let me make three points. First, the peace process in Bosnia and Herzegovina now seems to be entering a decisive phase.”
2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source
“We realize it is an enormous responsibility to be charged with advancing the difficult, delicate and, at the same time, immensely important reform process in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Almost eight years after the Dayton Agreement, Bosnia and Herzegovina still needs help and support from the international community. I can assure the High Representative that the German commitment continues to be strong. In the past two weeks alone, both our Foreign Minister, Mr. Fischer, and the German Minister of Defence, Mr. Struck, have been to the country to gather first-hand impressions of developments.”
2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank Ambassador Wang Guangya for the able and efficient way in which he guided our work last month. I would also like to welcome Ambassador De La Sabliere to the presidency and to assure him of my delegation's full cooperation. It is a great pleasure to see the High Representative, Lord Ashdown, and the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Terzic, at this meeting. I would like to thank them, as well as Under-Secretary-General Guehenno, for their informative and comprehensive briefings. Germany subscribes to the statement to be made later by Ireland on behalf of the European Union. I would like to commend Lord Ashdown for his work in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source
“We also welcome the initiative of the French Government to invite representatives of both the Government and the opposition to talks in Paris. We deplore the loss of life in Haiti and we are facing a worsening humanitarian situation which is, of course, of great concern to us. Children are hindered from attending school, energy shortages close down hospitals and the distribution of food is interrupted. We urge all parties involved in the conflict to grant free access to the delivery of humanitarian assistance, to respect human rights and to observe international humanitarian law. For the sake of the people of Haiti, violence and confrontation must end immediately, and we expect the Council to make this clear in an unambiguous presidential statement at the end of this debate.”
2004-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4917 (2004) · source
“There is no alternative, in our view, to a political settlement that reconciles all parts of the Haitian population within the legal framework of their own constitution. Such a settlement requires foreign assistance in its implementation. The Security Council should be ready to assist in the stabilization efforts in all possible ways and in a short period of time. In addition to the Haitian parties concerned, the international community also has obligations in light of the fact that law and order have disappeared in large areas of a United Nations Member State. Time is running short, in view of the increasing chaos, violence and misery. We have to discuss ways and means of assisting the Haitian population. Germany therefore welcomes the Secretary-General's decision to appoint a special advisor and looks forward to working with him.”
2004-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4917 (2004) · source
“Not confrontation, but reconciliation and confidence- building among the Haitian parties are the objectives of the international efforts to lay the foundations for sustainable democratic development in Haiti. It is the responsibility of all Haitian parties concerned to reject violent means as a tool for achieving political change. Killing and looting, anarchy in the streets and organized human rights violations cannot be the basis for Haiti's future. Rebel groups or militias should not be tolerated as factors in what would be an irresponsible political gamble, since this would only add to the misery of the people of Haiti. Those who calculate that violence might further their cause should be aware that this violence might soon be turned against them.”
2004-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4917 (2004) · source
“We welcome the presence of the Foreign Ministers of Jamaica and the Bahamas. We would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this timely meeting of the Security Council this afternoon to consider the political impasse, the humanitarian crisis and human rights violations in Haiti. Germany fully aligns herself with the statement to be given later in this debate by Ambassador Ryan of Ireland on behalf of the European Union. I would also like to state that Germany, as acting President of the European Union in Haiti, is actively supporting the joint efforts to reach a political solution to the crisis. We call for continuous support to the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in brokering a political settlement. The political dialogue must be conducted in a spirit of compromise on all sides.”
2004-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4917 (2004) · source
“However, we feel that if all parties involved, including the Security Council, get it right now, there is still hope that, with the crucial help of the United Nations in forging consensus among all Iraqis, we can contribute to the development of a stabilized and democratic Iraq at peace with itself and with its neighbours - definitely a result from which the region as a whole would benefit largely.”
2004-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4914 (2004) · source
“And as the electoral process and the caucusing system seem to be excluded at this stage by the Brahimi report, are there ideas on the format and on the time frame for such a dialogue? The next question is, which groups outside the Governing Council does the CPA intend to address to make this negotiation and this consultation as inclusive as possible, and how does the CPA intend to reach out to those other groups outside the Governing Council? In conclusion, I would like to say once again that, in our view, the political situation in Iraq is at a critical juncture. Many challenges still lie ahead, and the available time is short, especially with a view to preparing democratic elections as envisaged in the Brahimi report.”
2004-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4914 (2004) · source
“Brahimi has said that the United Nations is willing to help build a consensus in that regard. But he has also said that options can come only from the Iraqis themselves, through dialogue and consensus-building. Consequently, the Brahimi report, in recommendation 8, calls on all Iraqis, inside and outside the Governing Council, and on the CPA to engage in a more focused dialogue on the mechanism to which authority and sovereignty will be transferred on 30 June 2004. As Mr. Brahimi has clearly stated that he is not going to make proposals on how this is going to be done and that this has to come from the Iraqi themselves, my question is, does the CPA already have clear ideas on the possible options for the transitional mechanism?”
2004-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4914 (2004) · source
“Secondly, as we heard from Ambassador Negroponte, the CPA and the Governing Council still pursue the elaboration of the transitional administration law, or at least parts of it. I would like to know which parts have been dropped from the original idea regarding drafting a fundamental law. Also, with regard to the procedural aspects, I would like to know which deadlines, if any, are to be applied in this context. Are Iraqi groups outside the Governing Council included in the negotiation process on the transitional administrative law? And will the CPA and the Governing Council seek the assistance of the United Nations as a facilitator for those issues as well? As we see it, the key question right now is how to get from here to 30 June and find a way to establish a transitional mechanism. In his report (S/2004/ 140), Mr.”
2004-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4914 (2004) · source
“All of those pending issues, in particular the elaboration of a fundamental law - or, as it is called now, a transitional administrative law - and the conclusion of agreements on the status of Coalition forces after the transfer of sovereignty, are part of the 15 November Agreement concluded by the CPA and the Governing Council. They are all subject to specific deadlines prior to the transfer of sovereignty and to the establishment of a provisional Government. In the light of the Brahimi report, I would like ask the two Ambassadors whether the CPA still pursues the conclusion of bilateral security agreements in accordance with the November Agreement between the CPA and the Governing Council.”
2004-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4914 (2004) · source
“With regard to establishing a secure environment, however, that will remain the responsibility of the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA), in cooperation with the evolving Iraqi security structures, until sovereignty has been transferred to the Iraqis. Consensus has been achieved regarding a possible time frame for elections until the end of 2004 or early 2005, for the transfer of sovereignty on 30 June and with regard to a transitional mechanism for the interim period, and the analysis of the fact-finding team has very convincingly shown that those are only the first steps, to be followed by necessary consensus on other very important substantive issues still pending.”
2004-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4914 (2004) · source
“We also share the team's view that only consensus-building among all relevant Iraqi groups, inside and outside the Governing Council, offers a real chance to overcome the present impasse in the political process in Iraq. We continue to believe that only the United Nations can credibly facilitate a lasting consensus among the Iraqis. Germany also subscribes to the "ceterum censeo" of the Secretary-General, that "a precondition for the United Nations to succeed in Iraq is the clear and unambiguous support of a united Security Council and the establishment of a secure environment" (5/2004/140, p. I). For her part, Germany is prepared at any time, upon request of the Secretary-General, to give to the United Nations in the Security Council all the support the Secretary-General needs for his difficult task ahead.”
2004-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4914 (2004) · source
“I would like to thank Ambassador Negroponte and Ambassador Jones Parry for the update on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1483 (2003). As regards the political development, we welcome the most thorough evaluation and findings of the United Nations fact-finding mission led by the Secretary-General's Special Adviser, Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi. Mr. Brahimi's report, endorsed by the Secretary- General, is indeed an impressive political analysis, one characterized by a completely independent and neutral approach and with the sole objective of helping the Iraqi people. We believe that report reflects very well the current political realities in Iraq. Let me simply say that Germany fully concurs with both the findings of the fact-finding mission and its recommendations.”
2004-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4914 (2004) · source
“And I am confident that this issue will not prevent us from finding a consensual solution that is practical, efficient and adequate.”
2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source
“Germany is therefore prepared to join a consensus along the lines suggested by the Secretary-General - including with regard to the military component - if the Security Council can agree on a continued peacekeeping force element in Timor-Leste. Otherwise, perhaps a compromise could be found by adding a number of armed international police forces, provided countries are willing to contribute in that regard, and reducing the suggested number of envisaged military personnel. The international community is now in the favourable position that in any event, only a substantially diminished United Nations presence will be required after 20 May 2004. The question of whether such international security assistance will be provided by armed police or by an armed military component seems to me more of a technical than of a political nature.”
2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source
“On the other hand, we take note of the Secretary- General's recommendation that a security component, comprising some 310 military personnel, be deployed to provide protection for 42 military liaison officers, to maintain a reassuring presence in the border regions and to provide a quick-reaction capability if required. We also take note of the fact that the Government of Timor-Leste has expressed a clear preference for an even larger military component. From our point of view, it is now of paramount importance to maintain the unity of the Security Council that has been contributing so much to the success in Timor-Leste. We must not jeopardize what has been achieved with so much effort and dedication.”
2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source
“Bearing in mind that the security threats - which the Secretary-General outlined in his report - are mostly of an internal dimension, we believe that the proposal submitted by Australia for an emergency security response indeed deserves consideration and would be well suited to meet the likely security challenges ahead. Such a force would have the particular expertise required for police work and would visibly reaffirm the international community's commitment to Timor-Leste. It would thus have the same psychological effect as a military force but might be more adequate than a military component in the already advanced state of nation-building in Timor- Leste.”
2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source
“As the report rightly points out, the young institutions of this country still require United Nations support in a limited consolidation phase to assist in the further strengthening of Timor-Leste's judicial and security apparatuses. We therefore support the Secretary-General's recommendation to extend UNMISET for a further year in a reduced size and with a modified mandate. As Ambassador Negroponte pointed out in our last meeting on this item, on 15 October 2003, the international community should remain engaged in ensuring the establishment of security and stability in East Timor after May. And while we share the view that there is a need for a continued international security component, Germany is quite flexible with regard to the adequate means.”
2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source
“They have been supported in their endeavour by Kamalesh Sharma, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and by all the staff of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET), to whom we owe great thanks. Because of their excellent and dedicated work, Timor-Leste is today generally considered to be a remarkable success story of the United Nations system. We agree with the Secretary-General's observation that further assistance on the part of the international community will be essential to consolidate and build upon the achievements of the past 18 months and to tackle the remaining challenges in Timor-Leste.”
2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source
“Thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting and for inviting Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste, whose presence we welcome. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2004/117) and to thank Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for its comprehensive and able presentation this morning. The representative of Ireland will make a statement on behalf of the European Union later in this debate, and we fully associate ourselves with that statement. The report of the Secretary-General attests once more to the remarkable achievements of the people of Timor-Leste in building a peaceful and democratic society.”
2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source
“All of these challenges can be met only through joint efforts by the countries in the region and the international community as a whole. Strong regional involvement will remain a decisive factor. That means strengthening existing subregional mechanisms, supporting promising developments within the African Union, and further coordination between mechanisms as well as cooperation with the United Nations, the international financial institutions and other stakeholders. Cooperation among mechanisms and organizations also requires the identification of respective strengths and areas of responsibility. Further cooperation between the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council, in particular, in our view, will be of benefit.”
2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source
“On the contrary, we are pleased with the decision to shift the first summit to a date that allows for careful and thorough preparation of the substance, format and structure of that important process. Despite these encouraging developments, the process of the political and economic stabilization of the Central African subregion remains vulnerable and is not yet irreversible. Many of the problems afflicting the region can be dealt with effectively only at the regional level. The disarmament, demobilization and successful reintegration of former combatants into regular armies or civilian life is a cross-cutting issue, as are the illegal exploitation of natural resources and the illegal flow of arms to belligerents.”
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“Thirdly, from a regional perspective, efforts to normalize relations between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighbouring States are being stepped up with the declaration of principles of good- neighbourly relations and cooperation of September 2003, subsequent high-level visits between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and agreements on the reopening of embassies. Such confidence-building measures are indispensable building blocks for the Great Lakes region conference. This brings me to my fourth point. The initiative for a Great Lakes region conference under the auspices of the United Nations and the African Union is finally taking shape. In this context, let me say that we are not at all discouraged by the recent adjustment to the conference's timetable.”
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“The African Mission in Burundi (AMIB) has contributed tremendously to the stabilization of that country. Germany has supported AMIB bilaterally, in addition to its share of the European Union's â‚¬25 million for the Mission. We commend the role AMIB has played in stabilizing the country. South African Vice-President Zuma reminded the Council, at the open meeting in December, that one of the objectives of the African Mission in Burundi was to help create conditions that are favourable for the establishment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation. My Government believes that the deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation in Burundi must now be given serious consideration.”
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