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2002-03-27
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  1. “Mr. Rivas (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): Colombia fully endorses the statement made by the Permanent Representative of Peru on behalf of the Rio Group. We thank the Ambassador of Spain, Mr. Inocencio Arias, chairman of the Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), for his assessment of the work accomplished during the eighth work programme of the Committee and for submitting the ninth work programme, for the three-month period extending from October to December 2003. We welcome the progress the Committee has made since it was created in implementing worldwide resolution 1373 (2001), on the basis of the principles of cooperation, transparency and equal treatment, and in achieving its goal of maintaining and strengthening the international community's consensus on the importance of combating terrorism.”

    2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source

  2. “Although the activities to promote foreign investment initiated by the European Union have been a wise step, we nevertheless think that greater efforts must be made by the international community to promote economic growth in Kosovo. Finally, we consider it urgent to review the return and reintegration processes for hundreds of Kosovar refugees and displaced persons. We support the request made by the Secretary-General in his report, reminding donors that the Mission must have the necessary resources to successfully carry out the reintegration into society of persons displaced by the conflict. The essential process to ensure an inclusive provisional Government must be sustainable and founded on pluralistic and multi-ethnic participation.”

    2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source

  3. “The recent detention of some members of the Kosovo Liberation Army leads us to think that the authorities are fighting organized crime and impunity through formal and effective judicial processes. We are also concerned about the fact that there continues to be a high level of unemployment, estimated to be 57 per cent. The implications of this for the economic revitalization of Kosovo are also a matter of concern. The Secretary-General's report refers to the possibility of stagnation in the process of fiscal expansion, given, among other things, the performance of the business sector and the scarce to non-existent foreign investment. The report also refers to the consequences of the reduction in donations and the negative impact on Kosovo's overall budget.”

    2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source

  4. “For example, the Assembly decided to increase the number of committee members in order to ensure that minority communities have better representation in the decision- making process. The move towards municipal elections, which are scheduled for 26 October 2002, is surely a serious test to the process of political and social integration of Kosovars. Mr. Steiner has been right to strengthen the monitoring teams for the elections and above all to promote the active participation of all communities in the electoral process from the very beginning. Despite the efforts of the Special Representative to ensure all the necessary conditions to guarantee a provisional structure for effective self-government, we must continue to work to establish a transparent judicial system and to strengthen the rule of law.”

    2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source

  5. “The successful transfer of functions to the local executive body has strengthened the public, pluralistic and multi-ethnic structure. I would also like to congratulate the Assembly, which adopted the Government programme on the basis of the agreement reached on 28 February and the benchmarks introduced by the Special Representative during his first statement to the Security Council, last April. Since the establishment of the ministerial cabinet, last June, we have repeatedly received positive news about the activities undertaken by the legislative branch in connection with its willingness to take the necessary measures to protect the interests of the various communities of Kosovo. The democratization process has clearly pointed to an increase in the participation of communities in local bodies.”

    2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source

  6. “Mr. Rivas (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): The delegation of Colombia would like to begin by welcoming Mr. Nebojsa Covie, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, and to thank him for the contribution he is making towards the establishment of a multi-ethnic Government and society in Kosovo. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Steiner, Special Representative of the Secretary- General responsible for the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), for the excellent work he is doing. My Government recognizes in particular the commitment and dedication he has demonstrated in recent months to try to ensure the establishment of a strong provisional Government in Kosovo.”

    2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source

  7. “Steiner, to establish a system of mediation or benchmarks allowing progress to be measured in such critical areas as the rule of law, democratic institutions, the economy, freedom of movement, the return of refugees and displaced persons and contributions to regional stability.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

  8. “To that end, political, technical and financial support is more necessary than ever for the Mission, which is entering a potentially more dangerous phase, as the Secretary-General indicates in his report. This phase in the implementation of anti-crime initiatives may provoke retaliation against UNMIK and KFOR. The attacks of 8 April against UNMIK police in Mitrovica, which deserve our sternest condemnation, are merely one manifestation of the potential difficulties of this new phase. Colombia appeals to all the communities of Kosovo and to the provisional institutions of self-government to work together to ensure respect for the authority of UNMIK and KFOR and to eradicate organized crime, terrorism and violence. I wish to conclude by supporting the Secretary- General's initiative to request his Special Representative, Mr.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

  9. “Advances have also been made in regional cooperation, such as in the transfer of prisoners between Serbia and Kosovo, the adoption of three protocols related to the issue of missing persons, assistance to families and the coordination of border security between Serbia and Macedonia. All such regional cooperation and coordination is essential to the success of the Mission and must be pursued on the basis of the recognition of UNMIK's authority by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. This complex process should lead to the definitive consolidation of the provisional institutions of self-government and to the conclusion of the Mission.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

  10. “The Secretary-General's report highlights the efforts and resources that the international community has invested in creating an effective political system, a viable economy and a multi-ethnic, peaceful and law- abiding society in Kosovo. Some substantial progress has been made in establishing provisional institutions of self-government, such as the coalition Government and the Assembly. Many difficulties have been encountered in the efforts to build a multi-ethnic Civil Service, to improve the security situation and to create the conditions necessary for the Kosovar Serbs to remain and for refugees and displaced persons to return. The establishment of bases for economic progress is moving ahead with the introduction of the euro, the campaign against economic crime and the strengthening of the banking system and tax collection.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

  11. “Mr. Rivas (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me at the outset to welcome the report submitted to us by the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), as well as the introduction provided to us by his Special Representative, Mr. Steiner, who, since assuming his duties on 14 February, has worked intensively to promote the Mission's priorities in economic development, eradicating crime and violence and establishing a just and safe society for all the communities of Kosovo. We welcome Mr. Steiner on his first briefing before the Council. I also wish once again to welcome to the Council the Deputy Prime Minister of the Yugoslav constituent Republic of Serbia, Mr. Covic', and to thank him for his essential contribution to the process and for the information he has provided us.”

    2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source

  12. “There is no reason for limiting the special envoys' access to dialogue with President Arafat. The Arab Summit in Beirut finished a few days ago. It offered a ray of hope for finding a solution to this conflict. These new proposals must be studied. As the Secretary-General mentioned, the security concerns of Israel and the political aspirations of the Palestinians must be taken into account simultaneously. Security and peace are two sides of the same coin.”

    2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506Resumption1 (2002) · source

  13. “It is urgent that the parties comply with the two resolutions immediately, since they are the only way out of the current impasse. We wish to reiterate the appeal to both parties for an immediate ceasefire, for Israel's withdrawal from the Palestinian cities and for an end to the suicide attacks in the Israeli cities. The military occupation will not provide the security guarantees that Israel is seeking, nor will the suicide attacks achieve the political results desired by the Palestinians. We also wish to reiterate our support for the Tenet plan and the Mitchell recommendations. The Security Council's efforts complement the efforts being made on the ground by the various special envoys. We reiterate our support for their work, which requires the cooperation and full compliance of both parties.”

    2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506Resumption1 (2002) · source

  14. “Although the Government of Israel has said that its intention is not to harm him, it is clear that the situation is extremely risky. Furthermore, we deem incomprehensible and unacceptable the proposal made by the Prime Minister of Israel that President Arafat should leave Palestine to go into exile. It should not be forgotten that Mr. Arafat is the elected President of the Palestinian Authority and that as such he is the internationally recognized leader of the Palestinian people. We add our voice to the call for Israel to end immediately its siege of President Arafat. The Security Council has adopted two important resolutions in less than a month, 1397 (2002) and 1402 (2002), without achieving the desired results so far.”

    2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506Resumption1 (2002) · source

  15. “Mr. Rivas (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): It is clear that the international community is increasingly concerned at the continuation of the violence in the Middle East. That is the reason for this new debate, despite the fact that the Security Council took a stance on the matter just a few days ago. Yesterday the members of the Security Council held a very intensive dialogue with the representatives of Israel and of the Palestinian Authority. In that dialogue, we reiterated our concern in the face of the ongoing Violence. If we do not succeed in stopping that violence, we run the risk of its spreading to the entire region. President Arafat's security is also a source of great concern to the Colombian delegation.”

    2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506Resumption1 (2002) · source

  16. “It is only through joint efforts between the leaders that we will be able to ensure the creation of a multi-ethnic society in Kosovo in which guarantees exist for all citizens. Finally, we support the proposal of the Russian Federation for a comprehensive review of the successes and failures of UNMIK over the past three years.”

    2002-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4498 (2002) · source

  17. “Colombia has been insisting on the need to establish transparent and effective cooperation between the authorities in Belgrade, the new Government in Kosovo and UNMIK through the Special Representative ofthe Secretary-General. We would like to take the opportunity offered by the presence here of Deputy Prime Minister Covie - who has been an essential contributor to the strengthening of relations between his Government and UNMIK - to emphasize the need for a rapprochement with the authorities in Kosovo. We recognize that there are still several issues on which the two Governments' positions are at odds but we are convinced that with the help of the Special Representative, they will find common ground and ways of addressing the existing differences.”

    2002-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4498 (2002) · source

  18. “We would like to highlight the establishment of the committee of experts on border issues after the signing of an agreement between UNMIK and the Government of Macedonia. We believe that the work of the committee will make possible the search for adequate solutions to the problems that are now arising between farmers and livestock owners while, at the same time, taking into account the Agreement on the delineation of the border, signed last year by the Governments of Yugoslavia and Macedonia. We believe that the committee's work should be made known in a timely way to the new authorities in Kosovo so as to avoid any misunderstandings and ensure compliance by all parties in any decision taken by the committee. My fourth point concerns relations between UNMIK, Belgrade and the Government of Kosovo.”

    2002-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4498 (2002) · source

  19. “We ask Deputy Prime Minister Covic' to intervene in the negotiations in order to secure Serb participation in the new Government structure. My second point concerns the exchange of prisoners between Belgrade and Kosovo. We welcome the agreement reached between the Belgrade Government and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) concerning prisoners of war. That agreement led to yesterday's transfer of over 146 Albanian prisoners from Serbia to Kosovo. This is a demonstration of good will and of the cooperative relationship that has been established between UNMIK and the Government in Belgrade, of which Mr. Covic' is one of the principal architects. My third point has to do with the setting up of the joint committee on border affairs.”

    2002-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4498 (2002) · source

  20. “That agreement has made it possible to move forward in the formation of a new Government after several months of efforts. We are convinced that the new leaders will be cognizant of the historical responsibilities that rest in their hands with regard to the creation of a multi-ethnic society grounded in democratic principles. We urge them to concentrate their efforts on building new institutions that will guarantee a solid foundation for a future debate on Kosovo's final status. We are concerned by the reaction of the Serb coalition with regard to its participation in the Government. We hope that they will accept the options put forward by Special Representative Steiner, and that they will not make their participation in the Government contingent upon the creation of a ministry.”

    2002-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4498 (2002) · source

  21. “Mr. Rivas (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to begin by welcoming Serbia's Deputy Prime Minister Covie and Mr. Annabi, and by thanking them for the information they have given us. That information has provided us with a more comprehensive picture of what is taking place on the ground. Several important events have taken place in the last month that are of importance for the future of Kosovo and of the region in general. We would like to highlight four such events that we believe are relevant to the discussions ofthe Security Council. First, with regard to the formation of the Government of Kosovo, we would like to highlight the agreement reached in recent days between the leaders of the main Kosovo parties and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”

    2002-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4498 (2002) · source