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Pujalte

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first: 2003-02-25
most recent: 2004-01-26
sittings or episodes: 26
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“Its members have visited the region on a number of occasions, for the purpose of encouraging the parties to fulfil their commitments, and directly to convey the determination of the Security Council to support the peace process. We welcome the progress made in the political area. We are pleased to note the peaceful manner in which the return of political leaders to the Democratic Republic of the Congo is taking place, in particular that of Mr. Jean-Pierre Bemba of the Mouvement pour la liberation du Congo. In that regard, we are particularly pleased to note that the members of the Transitional Government have taken office, in particular the four Vice-Presidents, who were sworn in yesterday at Kinshasa.”
2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source
“Given the importance of disarmament and demobilization in the peace process, as well as the establishment of a police force responsible for domestic security, the draft resolution also includes provisions to enable MONUC to support the Transitional Government in this area. The coordination of action between the Multinational Force and MONUC is very important, bearing in mind that MONUC will take control of the situation on the ground on 1 September 2003. We hail Bangladesh's decision to deploy a 3,800- strong contingent in Bunia to replace the Multinational Force. At the same time, the Security Council has succeeded in maintaining ongoing dialogue with all the parties involved.”
2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source
“At the same time we wish to convey our appreciation for the invaluable work done by the Uruguayan contingent of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC), whose presence made it possible to keep the situation in Bunia under control until the Multinational Force could be deployed. In recent weeks, Security Council members have been working to draw up and define the terms of a draft resolution to strengthen the mandate of MONUC, in keeping with the recommendations of the Secretary- General and with a view to giving the mission a robust mandate. With this conviction, Council members have now virtually agreed upon a draft text which is likely to be adopted within the next few days.”
2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source
“There is no doubt that the scale of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as the international community's commitment to promote peace in that country, have left their mark on the work of the Security Council, which has been constantly alert and attentive to developments on the ground and has taken measures to make a constructive contribution and to support the parties involved in the quest for solutions. Recently the Security Council adopted resolution 1484 (2003) which approved the deployment of the Interim Emergency Multinational Force in Bunia in response to the violent events which took place in that region in May. We are grateful to France for its commitment, participation and leadership. Without doubt, the Multinational Force has made it possible to stabilize the situation.”
2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source
“Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the presence in our midst today of Secretary- General Kofi Annan. We thank Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, and Mr. Amos Namanga Ngongi, former Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for their briefings on the situation in the country. Our thanks go also to Mr. Javier Solana, Secretary-General of the Council of the European Union and High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, for having shared with the Council his thoughts and perceptions inspired by his recent visit to the Great Lakes region.”
2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source
“I wish to indicate that it is extremely important for Mexico that the transitional Government establish jurisdictional mechanisms to address grave violations of human rights and that the launching of the National Truth and Reconciliation Commission be carried out. No effective justice can be administered without these. We also note and support follow-up of these cases by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. This is fundamental to reaching the goal of bringing those responsible for these crimes to justice.”
2003-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4784 (2003) · source
“We would first like to know about the extent to which the presence of troops inhibited the submission of testimony, and therefore the results of the investigation. Could that have been more widespread than we are aware? Secondly, could Mr. Ramcharan tell us what authority he believes could assume responsibility for following up these cases; in other words, on whom does it fall to follow up the complaints? Thirdly, I would like to know whether there is a strategy in place to address each of the matters discussed in the report. We would also like to know whether the transitional Government has proposed a strategy for action in that regard.”
2003-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4784 (2003) · source
“As every delegation to have spoken before me has pointed out, the violence will continue so long as we do not punish those responsible for these crimes in order to end impunity. In order to avoid sham trials that merely seek to exonerate or justify the crimes of those responsible, justice requires independent courts that impose sentences commensurate with the gravity of the crimes, and that pass judgement in accordance with what actually took place, namely, crimes against humanity and war crimes. Likewise, justice must reach the high command, and not just the actual perpetrators of these crimes: it must actually reach those who gave the orders to go forward and who allowed the crimes to take place. We would like to ask the following questions.”
2003-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4784 (2003) · source
“Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I would first like to thank your delegation, Mr. President, for including on the Council's agenda such an important item relating to human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I would also like to thank Under-Secretary-General Guehenno and Mr. Ramcharan for the very detailed information they have just given us. My delegation has a few comments and questions in connection with this subject. First, the situation of human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was already partly known thanks to the reports provided to the Council by the Secretariat itself and information emanating from non-governmental organizations and news agencies. If there is anything new in what we have heard it may be the now- confirmed reports of premeditated violence and the planning behind them.”
2003-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4784 (2003) · source
“I would also like to reiterate our support and gratitude to the personnel of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) for their professionalism and dedication. The Mission of Mexico expresses its special thanks to Mr. Steiner for the work that he has accomplished at the head of the Mission and wishes him every success in the next stage awaiting him in his professional career.”
2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source
“With regard to the relationship between Belgrade and Pristina, we have taken note of the intention of both parties to initiate a dialogue on practical matters very soon, as was agreed at the Thessaloniki summit. That dialogue is fundamental to the Kosovo process. We therefore hope that it will not be delayed any longer. As I stated before, we would like additional information about the privatization process, given the possible legal implications of legislation on the conversion of immovable property. I would like to reiterate the support of my Government for the policy of "standards before status" as the only viable way to ensure that Kosovo becomes a democratic, multi-ethnic and tolerant society in which the rule of law prevails.”
2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source
“It is therefore important that the Provisional Institutions support the process of return with concrete financing measures to be borne by the consolidated Kosovo budget. My delegation also attaches great importance to the participation of women in political processes and in governmental structures. We are therefore also pleased to take note of the establishment of an Inter-Ministerial Working Group on Gender in Kosovo and of the high level of participation by women in the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government at the central level. It is important that this trend spread to all levels and that women from all communities take part.”
2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source
“The lack of security, or at least the perception that exists in that regard, along with the lack of freedom of movement, continue to be serious obstacles to the return of displaced persons and to the ability of minorities in Kosovo to live normal lives. The murder of a family in the town of Obilic has fueled the perception of insecurity. My delegation trusts that the investigation of that case will be successful and that the crime will not go unpunished. Of course, as the report that has just been introduced to us indicates, the economic factor is another essential element in achieving large-scale sustainable returns of displaced persons. As Mr. Steiner has pointed out, the economic situation is still the first concern of the population.”
2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source
“The sustained return of displaced persons is another matter to which my delegation attaches great importance. We welcome the fact that the number of minority displaced persons to return to Kosovo in the first five months of this year exceeded the total number of returnees last year. However, we know that the number is still very small as compared to the thousands of displaced persons who remain outside Kosovo, in particular Serbs. We therefore welcome the news given to us today by Mr. Steiner regarding the publication in Pristina yesterday of a public appeal addressed to refugees and displaced persons to return to Kosovo. That is the sort of measure that is most needed at the moment. Safety and security are also important elements in the return of displaced persons.”
2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source
“That means that the elected representatives of the Albanian majority in both the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government and the Kosovo Assembly, as well as municipal bodies, must vigorously and unequivocally condemn all ethnically motivated crimes and acts of violence. They must also stop putting forward legal initiatives that exceed the competencies conferred upon the Provisional Institutions, in particular drafts that run counter to reconciliation, as was the case with the resolution on "war values" that was adopted on 15 May. Likewise, representatives of minorities - in particular Serbs - should participate in the Provisional Institutions more actively and continuously. In that regard, it is important that they take part in the meetings of the Transfer Council.”
2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source
“That process must be carried out gradually, always bearing in mind the capacity of the Provisional Institutions. Likewise, it is essential that the process be carried out in accordance with resolution 1244 (1999) and the Constitutional Framework. The Provisional Institutions must be based on the principle of multi-ethnicity and a culture of intercommunal tolerance. The political leaders and elected representatives of all Kosovars, both of the minorities and of the Albanian majority, have a special responsibility to help ensure that Kosovo becomes a democratic, multi-ethnic and tolerant society in which the rule of law prevails.”
2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source
“Mr. Puj alte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. I am confident that the Spanish spirit will lead our efforts to success. Similarly, I would like to thank Ambassador Lavrov and his entire team for their work in guiding the Council's affairs in the month of June. With regard to the matter before the Council, I would like to thank Mr. Michael Steiner for his introduction of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2003/675) and for the very interesting information he has given us today. I would merely like to make a few points that are of great importance to my delegation. As we have stated on previous occasions, Mexico supports the process of transferring additional responsibilities to the Provisional Institutions of Self- Government of Kosovo.”
2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source
“We wish to recall here the old adage that no one is above the law. Mexico appeals to all States to fulfil their obligation to bring to justice those responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity and other grave violations of international humanitarian law, in accordance with national legislation and with international law itself. To attain that objective, it is a matter of priority to ensure the implementation of an integrated approach that includes the different stages of the problem and the elements to which we have referred. Mexico will continue to support efforts to protect civilians in armed conflicts.”
2003-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4777 (2003) · source
“Of course, every society must evaluate the best way of achieving this objective in order not to revive conflicts that have been overcome. While the practical implementation of those measures is the direct responsibility of the actors and States on whose territories conflicts take place, there is also a need for the support and cooperation of the other members of the international community, including neighbouring States. That is why we believe that the creation of the International Criminal Court represents an unprecedented step forward to complement the efforts of national jurisdictions to bring to justice those persons who commit crimes against humanity. We are convinced that the Court, once it has achieved universality, will be a fundamental tool in the eradication of the culture of impunity that characterized the twentieth century.”
2003-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4777 (2003) · source
“Once conflicts are over, a series of measures must be implemented to avoid their recurrence. My country considers it essential to promote the intensive use of confidence-building measures, including the establishment of disarmament, demobilization, rehabilitation and reintegration programmes for combatants, and measures for the consolidation of the rule of law. The successful implementation of such measures will mean not only progress in the protection of civilians, but also the establishment of a needed link for their development. One element of cohesion which could help in the integration and reconciliation of societies that have emerged from conflict is to ensure that violations of international humanitarian law do not go unpunished.”
2003-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4777 (2003) · source
“Likewise, we must promote full access by humanitarian personnel to vulnerable populations, separate civilians from armed elements and seek measures that restore the rule of law and promote justice and reconciliation in States affected by armed conflict. That is why my delegation presented a draft resolution on the protection of humanitarian personnel. We would like to thank Mr. Oshima and all his staff for the information on restrictions and threats and dangers confronting humanitarian personnel and for the suggestions they provided in the preparation of this draft. The draft seeks to be an initial response by the Security Council to this problem, providing elements for an effective protection mechanism. My delegation is confident that this draft resolution can be adopted unanimously in the near future.”
2003-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4777 (2003) · source
“We are pleased to see the continuation of the regional workshops on fundamental concepts relating to the protection of civilians, to which Mr. Oshima referred. We reiterate our interest in participating actively in the workshop to be organized for the Latin American and Caribbean region. Secondly, at the field level it is essential that in any peace agreement, in any resolution coming from this body, we seek to ensure due protection for humanitarian organizations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross and other non- governmental organizations, and their unrestricted access to the zones of conflict.”
2003-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4777 (2003) · source
“We note that in spite of the Council's continued appeals to the parties to armed conflicts to comply strictly with the provisions of the United Nations Charter and with the norms and principles of international law, in particular international humanitarian law, in practice these norms and principles are ignored. We wonder how this process can be reversed. In Mexico's opinion, there are several strategies we could follow. First, at the macro level, the United Nations and States must fully publicize the obligations of parties and the rights of individuals in situations of conflict. It is not enough for States to sign and ratify treaties and conventions if the people for whom they are intended are not familiar with them.”
2003-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4777 (2003) · source
“Likewise, we consider it necessary that the Security Council be informed on progress made in strengthening cooperation among the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees so that the guidelines and/or agreements reached among them can be considered by this body in the establishment or strengthening of peacekeeping operations related to different conflicts on the Council's agenda.”
2003-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4777 (2003) · source
“For that reason, the Security Council must include in the peacekeeping operations it authorizes concrete measures and effective provisions to promote a gender perspective, as part of the integral approach that I have just mentioned. The adoption of measures such as resolution 1460 (2003) on children and armed conflict is a step in the right direction. Its practical implementation in the specific case of the Democratic Republic of the Congo demonstrates the positive impact that the Security Council can have on the ground. Because of the importance of this issue and its implications, we urge the Secretary-General to move to an earlier date the presentation of his next report on this subject, originally scheduled for June of next year, so that the Council can evaluate his proposals and promote their implementation as soon as possible.”
2003-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4777 (2003) · source
“To achieve that objective, it is essential to adopt an integral approach, which, in our opinion, should consist of three elements. The first element is the prevention of conflict itself. The second - in agreement with Mr. Oshima - is the promotion of a culture of respect for human rights and humanitarian standards. The third, related element is the eradication of impunity. Furthermore, when we talk about civilian victims in armed conflicts, whether refugees or internally displaced persons, in most cases we are in fact talking about women, children and the elderly. We are talking about rape, violent abuse, sexual enslavement and the forced recruitment of children.”
2003-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4777 (2003) · source
“Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mexico wishes to thank the Russian Federation for its timely initiative of convening this public meeting on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We also wish to express our appreciation to Mr. Oshima for the work he has accomplished in recent years in consolidating the humanitarian assistance activities for the protection of civilians in armed conflict. The first consequence of the increase in conflicts and violence is the suffering of the civilian population. Entire populations have to leave their places of origin, fleeing the aggression to which they are subjected. Undoubtedly, the Security Council has the responsibility of taking action to prevent aggression and violence against civilians.”
2003-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4777 (2003) · source
“Mexico also urges that the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Guinea-Bissau, the Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa and ECOWAS work together in a coordinated way, to the greatest extent possible and in accordance with their mandates, in the quest for national harmony and to promote the sustainable development of Guinea- Bissau.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“Mexico believes that the Council mission is an invaluable opportunity to strengthen the political process in Guinea-Bissau and to define opportunities to promote economic and social development for its people. In conclusion, my delegation appeals to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and to the Organization of Portuguese- speaking African States to renew their efforts to mediate among Guinea-Bissau's various political forces with a view to finding a peaceful and constructive settlement to the current political and socio-economic crisis.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“We cannot overlook the fact that Guinea-Bissau itself must undertake measures to foster political stability, good governance, respect for human rights and sound financial and economic management. The promotion of the rule of law, the swiftest possible promulgation of the constitution, and the election of the President and the Vice-President of the Supreme Court would help to restore confidence in the country and in its institutions, which would help to create the right conditions for the Bretton Woods institutions and the international community to respond positively by providing emergency financial support and technical assistance to Guinea-Bissau. Mexico will spare no effort to ensure that the upcoming Security Council mission to Guinea-Bissau will help to find a peaceful and negotiated solution to the current crisis.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“Mexico reiterates its position that parliamentary elections must be carried out only when all the necessary conditions exist so that they can be inclusive, fair and transparent and can be supervised by both national and international electoral observers. In that context, Mexico supports the Secretary-General's decision to dispatch another electoral mission to Guinea-Bissau to review the situation in that country. Mexico believes that, in order to consolidate the peace, the United Nations Peace-building Support Office in Guinea-Bissau should strengthen its disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes for former combatants and should intensify its demining efforts.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank the Representative of the Secretary- General in Guinea-Bissau, Mr. David Stephen, for introducing presenting the report on the political situation in that country (S/2003/621). Mexico regrets the fact that since 5 March 2003, the date of the most recent Security Council consultations on Guinea- Bissau, the situation in that country and the political, economic and human rights aspects of the situation have deteriorated. With respect to paragraph 4 of the Secretary-General's report, my delegation expresses its concern at the alleged harassment of the Government's political opponents by security officials.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“A strategic coalition has been created in Afghanistan among donor countries, the United Nations system, the Bretton Woods institutions and non-governmental organizations in order to assist the Afghan people in their search for lasting peace. The international community must continue its effort to strengthen the peace process and to lay the bases for the sustainable economic development of a democratic Afghanistan.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774 (2003) · source
“In that context, the Council should recognize the work accomplished by the Commission on Narcotic Drugs and by the General Assembly in international cooperation against drugs and should support the commitments made in the ministerial declaration. Mexico thanks France for its initiative in convening the conference on drug routes from Central Asia to Europe, held in Paris in May. Mexico expresses its support for the content of the Paris Declaration. Similarly, Mexico thanks the United Kingdom and Germany for their efforts to support the fight against drugs in Afghanistan. Mexico wants to see an Afghanistan that is democratic, respectful of human rights and, especially, an Afghanistan with an economic future free from drug trafficking.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774 (2003) · source
“In particular, we must be mindful of the international agreements that have been adopted, such as the ministerial declaration of the forty-sixth session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs of last April, in which the commitments in the global fight against drugs were renewed, based on the outcome of the twentieth special session of the General Assembly of 1998, held at the request by my country. During the negotiations on that ministerial declaration, there was an attempt to strengthen the principles of shared responsibility, international cooperation and the use of an overall focus in order to treat supply and demand with equal emphasis.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774 (2003) · source
“The countries where consumption has spread also have a responsibility to prevent the chain of crime generated by the sale of heroin in the big cities from condemning the rural population of Afghanistan and other countries to being the victims of the traffickers who encourage those illicit crops. Our countries have formed a common front in the appropriate forums to combat this global phenomenon. In that context, the Council must take into account the basic principles agreed on by the international community for cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking: a balance of focus on supply and demand, a comprehensive treatment of the problem - our common, shared responsibility - and respect for the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter and of international law.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774 (2003) · source
“As was made clear by the briefings that we have heard, the situation in Afghanistan is quite complex. Alongside the political forces promoting inter-ethnic reconciliation, democracy and respect for human rights, there continue to exist forces that foment anarchy and extremism. That is why, in the opinion of my country, it is necessary, as a first step, to expand the ranks of ISAF to improve security throughout the country. That, in turn, will make it possible to create solid national institutions. The problem of drug production extends beyond the area of public health. As in the case of drug trafficking, this problem consists of a chain, the financing of which corrupts society and promotes violence and the illicit traffic in weapons. The problem of drug trafficking has two main aspects: production and consumption.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774 (2003) · source
“In Mexico's opinion, this process should be supported vigorously by UNAMA and by the international community, so that it can be transparent and legitimate, by establishing a reliable model and through the establishment of an autonomous authority for the holding of the elections and appropriate international monitoring to ensure their legitimacy. Towards this end, we emphasize the need to strengthen security in Afghanistan, through projects of infrastructure, education and health, with a View to accomplishing the immediate tasks of humanitarian assistance and implementing long-term plans for development assistance. We forcefully condemn the attack on the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) on 7 June, and we also condemn the attacks that have occurred in recent months against humanitarian personnel.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774 (2003) · source
“There are still major unresolved challenges in Afghanistan, including the formation of an army and a national police force, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants, fighting drug production, promoting a culture of respect for human rights, the drafting and adoption of a new constitution and the holding of general elections. In all of these tasks, international cooperation will be fundamental in order to meet these challenges appropriately. The challenges must be tackled at the same time as that of creating conditions for the holding of general elections, scheduled for the year 2004.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774 (2003) · source
“We wish to highlight the coordination work being accomplished by UNAMA and the concerted work of all the competent bodies and agencies of the United Nations system, the multilateral financial institutions, humanitarian assistance organizations and civil society. In Afghanistan, as in other contemporary conflicts, the international community must strengthen international cooperation in order to tackle the causes of these conflicts and to act in a timely way to reconstruct national institutions and to bring about economic rehabilitation. Nonetheless, in spite of the progress made by the Interim Authority since the Bonn Agreements, Mexico is concerned that problems remain that are real threats to security and to the democratic process that is beginning to be established.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774 (2003) · source
“Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I am grateful to Under-Secretary-General Guehenno and to Executive Director Costa for the information they have given us, and I also thank your country, Sir, for having taken the initiative of convening this meeting on Afghanistan, especially from the standpoint of drug production and trafficking. Mexico wants to express its appreciation to all donor countries and troop-contributing countries, to governmental and non-governmental organizations that are making possible this great humanitarian endeavour that the international community has undertaken in the reconstruction of Afghanistan.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774 (2003) · source
“In conclusion, four years after the adoption of resolution 1244 (1999), Mexico reiterates its support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and all the personnel of UNMIK in the work that lies ahead.”
2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source
“At the same time, my delegation considers that the elected representatives of the ethnic minorities in the Assembly, in particular the Serb representatives, would achieve better results and greater benefits for their electorate if they were to adopt a more participative attitude, instead of withdrawing from the legislature when they encounter a difficult situation. We would also request the Secretariat to provide us - perhaps at a special meeting convened for that purpose - with further information on and, above all, a more detailed analysis of the privatization process in Kosovo and other related aspects, such as the legislation on the transformation of the right of use to socially-owned immovable property. It is vital that this process of privatization be undertaken transparently, since it will have a broad, long-term impact.”
2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source
“Furthermore, we appeal to the elected representatives of the Provisional Institutions of Self- Government, in particular the representatives of the Albanian majority, to avoid in the future promoting any initiative that runs counter to the spirit of resolution 1244 (1999) and the Constitutional Framework, as well as to the objective of making Kosovo a multi-ethnic, pluralistic and tolerant society. The most recent example of such initiatives is the resolution adopted by the Kosovo Assembly on 15 May regarding the 1998- 1999 conflict.”
2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source
“We hope that UNMIK and the Kosovo Force will do their utmost to provide greater security and protection to the Serb families and to other minorities in Obilic, who are, quite naturally, extremely fearful at the moment. My delegation also expresses its concern at this weekend's attack in Pristina, in which several persons were wounded by an explosive device. The incidents of violence that are occurring with increasing frequency in various areas of Kosovo - be they acts of political violence, ethnicity-based attacks or simply cases of organized crime - undoubtedly threaten the stability of Kosovo.”
2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source
“My delegation is profoundly concerned that this murder could delay the process of community reconciliation and coexistence and have a negative impact on the sustainable return of displaced persons to that and other towns of Kosovo. This type of crime must be energetically repudiated, not only by the UNMIK authorities, but also and above all by Kosovo's elected representatives. In this regard, we take note of the statements made by the main elected representatives of Kosovo, who immediately condemned the crime and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice. We join those voices of condemnation and trust that the crime will be investigated and that those guilty will be punished.”
2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source
“Mr. Pujalte (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I am grateful to Mr. Hedi Annabi for the extremely complete and precise information he has provided us with today on the situation in Kosovo and the work of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). Like most members of the Council, Mexico cannot fail to express its sorrow and distress at the news ofthe murder ofthe Stolic family that occurred in the town of Obilic, Kosovo, on 4 June. As was rightly stated by the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Michael Steiner, that act was a direct attack on the efforts to build a multi-ethnic Kosovo.”
2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source
“The forums provided by ECOWAS, the Mano River Union and the Rabat Process must be used fully to benefit security, safety, stability and peace in the subregion. The Security Council must take into account the regional context of the conflicts in Liberia and cote d'Ivoire and promote mechanisms of coordination and cooperation with regional and subregional organizations in the search for peaceful solutions to these crisis situations. Finally, allow me to express Mexico's appreciation to the delegation of Guinea for preparing and leading negotiations on the annex to the draft resolution to be adopted at the end of this meeting.”
2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The supervision of disarmament and destruction activities by regional organizations and the United Nations will provide a guarantee for preventing excessive accumulations and the destabilizing effects of these weapons. The international community must continue to support programmes for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants in Sierra Leone, as the lack of financial resources has meant that a significant number of young people move to conflict zones in the region where they can obtain an income by taking up arms. The Security Council must support the use of programmes of that type in Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire. The countries of West Africa must strengthen mechanisms for political consultation in order to deal with the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons and the phenomenon of mercenaries.”
2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We also support the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union and the United Nations to put an end to the practice of the use of mercenaries, including child soldiers, in conflicts in West Africa. I would like to mention the following suggestions to prevent, combat and eradicate the proliferation of small arms and light weapons and the use of mercenaries in this region of the African continent. The lessons learned in the disarmament process in Sierra Leone should be taken into account in order to carry out similar actions in Liberia and C6te d'Ivoire. The collection and destruction of surplus arms should be an integral part of peace agreements in the subregion.”
2003-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4720Resumption1 (2003) · source