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“Hans Haekkerup, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Haekkerup to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), document S/200l/926 and addendum 1. As there is no list of speakers for this meeting, I would invite Council members who wish to take the floor to so indicate to the Secretariat as from now. The Security Council will now hear a briefing by Mr.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. S'ahovie (Yugoslavia), took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Nesho (Albania) and Mr. de Ruyt (Belgium) took the seats reservedfor them at the side of the Council Chamber. 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.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“May I at the outset warmly welcome the Secretary-General among us for our deliberations today. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Security Council resolutions 1160 (1998), 1199 (1998), 1203 (1998), 1239 (1999) and 1244 (1999) Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) (S/2001/926) The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Albania, Belgium and Yugoslavia in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda.”
2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source
“We urge the Government of the Sudan to engage urgently in serious negotiations, through the Intergovernmental Authority on Development process, on a just and lasting political settlement to the conflict in the Sudan and to negotiate a comprehensive ceasefire.”
2001-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4384 (2001) · source
“The Irish Government has taken note of and welcomes the steps taken by the Government of Sudan to comply with the provisions of Security Council resolutions 1054 (1996) and 1070 (1996). As the requirements for lifting the sanctions have now been met, my Government agrees with the terms of the resolution before us. While the Security Council is today acknowledging that the very specific requirements for the lifting of the sanctions have been met, and for that reason the sanctions are being lifted, the Irish Government remains deeply concerned at the wider political, humanitarian and human rights situation in the Sudan. We call on the Government of the Sudan to cease immediately any targeting of the civilian population and to allow the safe delivery of humanitarian assistance to those in need.”
2001-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4384 (2001) · source
“We are indeed working toward an entry strategy in the context of the wider European dynamic. Ireland believes that the integration process with the European Union is of vital importance in that regard. As a member of the European Union, we will remain fully involved in that process.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source
“At the same time, we believe that the international community should continue to be involved in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is essential that we intensify our focus on the nature and shape of that future involvement. We need to look forward - 5, IO, 20 years from now - and decide, in a coordinated manner, what role the various bodies of the international community can, and should, play. In that regard, we welcome the work of Mr. Petritsch with the Bosnian authorities, the Peace Implementation Council and international organizations; as well as the very telling comments about streamlining made today by Mr. Klein, which are very much in line with our own thinking. I fully agree with Mr. Petritsch that we are not in search of an exit strategy in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Similarly, although we are heartened by progress in relation to human trafficking and illegal migration, we are concerned about residual problems, which have obvious implications for stability, not just in Bosnia and Herzegovina itself, but in the wider region. Finally, Ireland is convinced that the democratization and development of Bosnia and Herzegovina is essential to overall stability in the Balkans. The successful achievement of a multi-ethnic society there will encourage multi-ethnicity elsewhere. We believe it is essential to continue with a regional approach, and we urge all those concerned to contribute to the strengthening of inter-State relations. I agree very much with Mr. Petritsch that Bosnia and Herzegovina must not for any reason be allowed to become a weak link in the regional chain.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Such reform will strengthen the capacity of the country for self- sustainability and help it to fulfil the conditions outlined in the European Union Road Map for moving towards full European integration. In this regard, the adoption of the electoral law and the signing of a memorandum of understanding with countries of the region were very positive developments. We recognize that significant progress has been made regarding refugees and internally displaced persons, and we welcome the recent initiatives that have been taken in this regard. However, further work is necessary on this issue and on implementing property rights law, both of which are central to the normalization and stability of the region.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source
“As Ireland subscribes fully to the statement which will be delivered shortly by the Permanent Representative of Belgium on behalf of the European Union, I will highlight a few points of particular national interest. Since the signing of the Peace Agreement, considerable progress has been achieved in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mr. Petritsch's corroboration today in this regard is very encouraging. Problems continue in some areas, however, and it is important that all relevant authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina push ahead with serious political, human rights and rule of law reform in order to improve the conditions of all the people of the country. Economic reform is particularly important to redress the difficulties with economic revitalization, industrial production and unemployment, and with discrepancies between the two entities.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We welcome Mr. Wolfgang Petritsch and thank him for his informative briefing on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We commend his excellent work in implementing the Dayton-Paris Agreement, as outlined in his most recent report. We welcome also Mr. Jacques Paul Klein, and we pay tribute to the work of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the International Police Task Force (IPTF). Its achievements in reforming and restructuring the law enforcement agencies in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly the police, are impressive indeed. Mr. Klein's report on progress in the Mission's overall work programme is heartening. However, we note carefully his concerns in some areas, including inadequate support for the police force.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source
“It is these values that the perpetrators of yesterday's crimes seek to destroy. In our sorrow and loss, it is also right today to clearly assert that from evil can only come evil; that no cause that is based on mass murder and carnage can ever succeed; that those who perpetrate such deeds are the enemies of all peoples everywhere. Those responsible for yesterday's barbarism are the enemies of peace and justice. They must be brought to justice and the entire international community must work together towards this end. Here in the United Nations, it is right to say today, in mourning and in sadness, but with absolute conviction and determination, that they will not be allowed to succeed in seeking to destroy the goals and vision that the United Nations shares with all the peoples of the world.”
2001-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4370 (2001) · source
“Europeans have been asked to mark this horrific event on Friday next; we in Ireland will also do so. Practically every village in Ireland is bonded as family with the American people. Our heart and prayers go to those now heroically working - the police, the fire crews, the emergency services, doctors and nurses - to help the injured and save life. The American people should know that they are not alone in their grief and revulsion at what has happened. They are joined by decent men and women in every part of the world, from every cultural background, by people of every religion and of none. Respect for the human rights of each and every person, for the right of every nation and every human being to live in freedom and dignity: these are fundamental principles for the United Nations.”
2001-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4370 (2001) · source
“We witnessed yesterday in New York, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania an attack of barbarism and evil against innocent people. As the Secretary-General has just said, this was an attack on all humanity and the values of humanity. Every nation and every human being can only be affronted in the face of such evil. On behalf of the Irish Government and people, I extend to the Government and people of the United States our deep and heartfelt sympathy. Ireland's Prime Minister, Mr. Bertie Ahern, said yesterday that our thoughts, above all else, are now with the families of all the victims in their mourning and loss. The Council of Ministers of the European Union, in a special session today, has expressed its horror at yesterday's terrorist attacks and its solidarity with the United States.”
2001-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4370 (2001) · source
“I agree very strongly with Under-Secretary-General Guehenno's statement this morning in this regard. Finally, Ireland supports the presidential statement, which we believe provides a balanced View of Security Council policy towards East Timor and fully reflects the tone of discussions here today.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“Guehenno about the meeting to be held in Jakarta on Wednesday among President Megawati Sukarnoputri, Special Representative Sergio Vieira de Mello and members of the East Timorese Transitional Administration. The holding of elections represents a crucial step in the complex and lengthy process of transition towards independence. We wish those elected every success in the difficult task of drafting a constitution. We continue to believe that a substantial international presence will be necessary after independence, and in this regard we look forward to the recommendations of the Secretary-General in his October report, and to further discussions on the matter. For its part, Ireland remains committed to supporting East Timor up to and beyond independence.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“We are encouraged by the extremely high voter turnout, which is a clear sign of the determination of the East Timorese people to establish full control over their own political destiny. We congratulate them and their leaders for the courage and vision they have displayed over the past two years in preparing for this important event. We encourage the various political parties to continue to demonstrate the responsibility they displayed in the run-up to the elections. We also congratulate the staff of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) for their continuing commitment, their hard work and their professionalism. We welcome the cooperation extended by the Government of Indonesia during the election period, and we are greatly encouraged by the information provided by Mr.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“I agree with Ambassador Cunningham that the presence here today of Secretary- General Annan marks the importance for the United Nations of recent developments in East Timor. We are grateful for today's briefing from Under-Secretary- General Guehenno and for the opportunity provided by this meeting to review those developments, particularly the handling of recent elections there. The representative of Belgium will shortly deliver a statement on behalf of the European Union. As Ireland subscribes fully to the views described in it, I will therefore make only a few specific comments. Ireland warmly welcomes the fact that elections on 30 August took place in a calm and peaceful atmosphere. The impeccable character and conduct of the elections are indeed very heartening.”
2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source
“The arraignment of Mr. Milosevic underlines the importance to all the countries of the region of their obligation to, and also their interest in, cooperating fully with the Tribunal. I join other members and Mr. Guehenno in stressing that we are also following with concern the unfolding events in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. In the context of the Visit today of the European Union High Representative, Javier Solana, of the Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, George Robertson, and of the Chairman- in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Romanian Foreign Minister Mircea Dan Geoana, we call again on all the parties to negotiate in good faith and with determination, with the clear objective of achieving a realistic, equitable and peaceful settlement.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“Haekkerup, had signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Committee for Missing Persons on the DNA testing of hitherto unidentified human remains. The sensitivity of that issue cannot be underestimated, nor can its central importance with regard to the wider promotion of justice. Since we last discussed Kosovo in this Chamber, former President Milosevic has been placed under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, in The Hague. In our discussions of conflicts around the world - indeed, as recently as the discussion of the Democratic Republic of the Congo here on Tuesday, 24 July - we have asserted that those guilty of crimes against humanity, of genocide or of grievous violations of humanitarian law cannot and will not escape justice. There can be no impunity.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“Guehenno's outline of such a strategy this morning. That strategy will, of course, need to include political, social and religious elements. The parallel structures in northern Mitrovica must be removed. The economic situation will also need to be improved systematically and steadily, as elsewhere in Kosovo. I agree very much with Mr. Guehenno on the importance of progress under the economic-reconstruction pillar. It was clear to the participants in the recent Security Council mission that the lack of progress in relation to missing persons is a source of great contention for both communities. Progress must be made on this. In that regard, we welcome the announcement yesterday that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the establishment of the new police and justice pillar and the promulgation of three regulations of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). We are grateful and gratified to hear from Mr. Guehenno of early Pillar-I action. We look forward to hearing further of UNMIK's plans to resolve the growing penal capacity problem. Ireland welcomes the opening of the UNMIK Office in Belgrade and the various meetings between the Special Representative and President Kostunica. We believe that the Mission must engage in even closer liaison with the Administration in Belgrade, including on conditions that could lead to the return of refugees and internally displaced persons. A comprehensive strategy is essential to address the problems of Mitrovica, and we welcome Mr.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“It would be most desirable for their leaders to continue to signal their wholehearted commitment to and support for participation. That will not happen easily, and there is an onus on Kosovar parties and on civic leaders to do all possible to encourage a positive climate for Serb participation. The Serb population has to be enabled to believe that it is in its overall long- term interest to take part. In encouraging that environment, the Council should sustain its strong message that all terrorist activity must cease. Equally, we insist that all ethnic- Albanian representatives must clearly distance themselves from violence. It is essential to make further early and quantifiable progress in the security area, including with respect to the illegal importation and trafficking of weapons and the recovery of existing illegally held weapons.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“The Kosovar Albanians must respect the rights of minorities, and those communities must, as the Under-Secretary-General put it, "accept the risk of participation" (S/PV4335, p. 4). The November elections will present the people of Kosovo with a crucial opportunity to elect legitimate interlocutors to represent their interests. We note with great satisfaction the support of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia for the registration of Serbs in Kosovo, and we welcome recent efforts undertaken by Serb parties towards registration, with four parties now registered. We are encouraged by those developments, but more needs to be done. Kosovar Serbs must register for the elections in larger numbers before the 9 September deadline.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“We are grateful for today's comprehensive further briefing from Under-Secretary- General Guehenno and the opportunity given by today's meeting to review recent developments. I join Ambassador Doutriaux in observing that Belgium, as Presidency of the European Union, will make a statement later in today's debate. Ireland subscribes fully to the position of the European Union in that statement, and I make the following points in my national capacity. All communities in Kosovo must realize and accept that the only possible future for Kosovo is as a multi-ethnic society based on respect for minority rights and for human rights. When we discussed Kosovo last month, Mr. Guehenno noted that our key task was to involve all communities in the political process.”
2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source
“They must also respect international humanitarian standards and allow safe, unhindered and unconditional access by humanitarian agencies to those in need. This message must be sent in the strongest terms to armed groups themselves and their sponsors. Those that have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity must be held accountable for their wrongs. In closing, let me pay tribute to the excellent work carried out under Ambassador Morjane, by the staff of MONUC and by the United Nations agencies on the ground. I said earlier that 20 months ago, when Ambassador Morjane took up his post, we could not have easily anticipated that we would reach the current stage of guarded optimism. We must not allow the impetus that has been built up to dissipate.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“It is hoped that such activity can pave the way for larger developmental activity that can take place in conditions of peace, with the support of foreign investment. The revival of Congolese national life will require tolerance and reconciliation. But justice, too, will be required. As mentioned earlier by the Secretary-General, members of the Council had the opportunity last week to hear from members of non- governmental organizations, who related to us their experiences of what they have witnessed on the ground. What they told us confirmed what we have been hearing for a long time. And yet, such is the extent of the humanitarian suffering in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that what they told us what deeply shocking. It is not enough for the various armed forces to observe the demands to cease military activity.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“It is crucial that this process should not be allowed to falter and that there should be no further delay in the holding of preparatory consultations. If the goodwill and commitment of the parties is forthcoming the Council, MONUC and the wider international community are, of course, ready to assist. Ireland has put on record in the Council our desire to see a joined-up approach in the United Nations, at Headquarters and in the field, and our belief that an entry point for the development dimension must be ensured at all levels. In that regard, it is disappointing that obstacles have been put in the way of the United Nations efforts to nominate the Humanitarian Coordinator. We welcome the activity of MONUC in implementing quick-impact projects, which assist the peace process by helping address the basic needs of the people.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“The Rassemblement congolais pour la de'mocratie (RCD-Goma) must comply with the Security Council's demand for the demilitarization of Kisangani. All Congolese forces, including the Forces armees congolaises must be deployed within accepted disengagement lines. The parties must take the necessary steps to enable the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation or resettlement of armed groups, with the assistance of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) and the international community. The parties must ensure respect for human rights and uphold the provisions of international humanitarian law. Every assistance must be given to Sir Ketumile Masire and his team in their efforts to launch the inter- Congolese dialogue.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“That said, it remains the case that the future security and prosperity of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the wider region rest with the signatories of the Lusaka Agreement. Only they have the central capacity to implement the Agreement. When the Council mission returned from the Great Lakes region two months ago there was reasonable optimism that the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo was moving in the right direction. That is still the case, but there is some concern at the slow pace and uneven nature of that progress. Quite frankly, more needs to be done, and forward movement maintained. In particular, the parties must meet their obligation to bring forward and implement plans for the orderly withdrawal of all foreign troops from the Congo. Support for the activities of armed groups must be brought to an end.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“As mentioned by Ambassador Levitte, Belgium, as Presidency of the European Union, will make a statement later in today's debate. Ireland subscribes fully to the position of the European Union, and I make the following points in my national capacity. While recent events had given grounds for a measure of optimism, the military situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo has not yet reached the positive point of no return. It is clear that on a number of fronts there has been tangible progress. However, the potential for a relapse into Violence remains. In the period ahead we must continue, as a Council, to maintain the clear signal to all the parties of our determination to protect, to sustain and to develop further the achievements that have been secured thus far.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“We, too, are particularly pleased to welcome the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Kamel Morjane, to the Council today. We join our colleagues in paying tribute to Ambassador Morjane's unstinting and courageous work and his outstanding leadership over the past 20 months. When Ambassador Morjane commenced his work, we could not easily have anticipated that we would have reached the current stage of guarded optimism. We wish him every success in his new challenge. We welcome the presence here today of Secretary-General Annan, who has invested so much in promoting peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including most recently, and directly, with some of the principal players in the process - the heads of State of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and Rwanda.”
2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source
“We feel that the Group of Friends is a very valuable instrument in terms of bringing in the views of Members of the Organization who are not members of the Security Council, but we do feel, as I have said before, that these views should be shared, and the work should take place with all 15 members of the Council so that we all come to the resolution with the same sense of ownership and same sense of having an input into the resolution.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“It is clear that, while that Security Council is keen to encourage and support these initiatives, it does not want to be seen to impose solutions. The problem we face as a result is that if and when things go wrong, the Security Council or the United Nations is going to a certain extent be blamed and will be invited to pick up the pieces. So it will be useful in our discussions over the next month in this area to reflect on this relationship and how it can evolve. Finally, on Western Sahara, we adopted a resolution this morning that clearly offers a change of tack in the policy to date, and it may be that the next time the Secretary-General reports to us we might want to reflect on whether to have an open discussion on the Western Sahara. In terms of procedure, I would pick up on the point that was raised by Singapore.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“This brings home, I think, the importance of following up on the discussions in the Security Council, and indeed of monitoring the follow-up. On the resolution on the relations with troop contributors, I think this was a very good initiative, a very good piece of work by the working group, very ably chaired by Ambassador Ward, but we do feel we can go further. We are looking forward to discussing the proposal put forward by the six troop-contributing countries. Again, the lesson we would draw here is how important it is to reinforce the sense of involvement of troop contributors in the decision- making on peacekeeping operations. On the Great Lakes and Burundi, we are coming up to interesting times here because we are working now to develop a relationship between the Security Council and regional organizations and initiatives.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“Preparation of these missions is particularly important, and I was privileged enough to participate in the preparation of the visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Great Lakes Mission, at Pocantico, and I certainly feel that there is a role for Pocantico-style meetings. As I've said before, they don't have to take place outside Headquarters, but if this kind of meeting involving the Secretary-General and a wider range of people in a kind of private environment could take place more often, I think it would make a significant contribution. On conflict resolution, I think the Secretary- General's report offered a challenge to the entire United Nations system and the Member States and we look forward to the General Assembly debate and to discussing the draft resolution prepared by Bangladesh.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“First of all I'd like to say what a pleasure it was to have the Secretary-General here with us on what is clearly his day. Secondly, to thank you for your dynamic and courteous leadership of the Council during this month and for the very effective work of your team. We welcome today's wrap-up discussion. We think this is a useful initiative, not necessarily for the end of every month, but periodically it does do us well to reflect on our work, and in that spirit I would just like to pick up a couple of highlights of the month, which I feel have particular implications for the work of the Council. The first was the mission to Kosovo, which was clearly a considerable success and, I think, underlined the usefulness of these Security Council missions.”
2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source
“Political courage and farsightedness on the part of the Government of Sierra Leone, and the matching determination of the Council and of the peacekeepers it has deployed, have brought us this far. It is our sincere hope that when we review the next stage - the next crucial phase of disarmament 4 matters will have improved further.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“Adeniji emphasize that point earlier. But justice too will be required. We are encouraged by the progress made recently in respect of financial commitments to the Special Court for Sierra Leone. I am hopeful that Ireland will very shortly be in a position to pledge a commitment in that regard. We very much hope that other donors will quickly make up the present shortfall. As the Secretary-General emphasized to the Council over lunch yesterday, it would be essential to avoid setting up the Special Court but, because of financial shortfalls, having to suspend its work, perhaps even in mid-session, at some future point. In closing, let me pay tribute to the excellent work carried out by the staff of UNAMSIL and of the United Nations agencies on the ground. A year ago, the degree of cautious optimism felt today would have been inconceivable.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“We are encouraged in that regard by the improvement in the level of coordination between UNAMSIL and the development and humanitarian parts of the United Nations system. Ireland has put on record in the Council our desire to see a joined-up approach in the United Nations, at Headquarters and in the field, and our belief that an entry point for the development dimension must be ensured at all levels. The appointment of the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Governance and Stabilization in Sierra Leone, Mr. Alan Doss, has had a positive impact, and we commend his good work. The foundation stone of national reconstruction will be individual forgiveness and national reconciliation. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission will have a vital role to play in that regard, and I was gratified to hear Mr.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“We strongly endorse the perspective that Assistant Secretary-General Fall brought to the Council on 14 May following the inter- agency mission that he led to West Africa. Ireland regards very highly the tremendous efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to forge regional peace. Sadly, Sierra Leone, in addition to - indeed, largely because of - the appalling violence it has suffered, still languishes at the bottom of economic development indices. The military work is well under way, but we should be thinking ahead to the urgent task of reconstruction. The restoration of State authority, the provision of basic services, the conduct of free and fair elections and the establishment of good governance are crucial tasks.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“Ireland welcomed the very positive meeting between Presidents Kabbah and Conte that took place on 3 June, in which the two Presidents agreed to the reopening of the road between Forecariah in Guinea and Kambia in Sierra Leone. Continued close cooperation between the Governments of Sierra Leone and Guinea is very important for the creation of stability in the border area. We agree strongly with China that the regional interrelationship is at the heart of both the political and humanitarian problems that afflict the subregion, but also of the solution to those same problems. In that context, we strongly support the Secretary-General's call on the three leaders of the Mano River Union to engage in political dialogue.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“The Secretary-General is absolutely correct to focus on the gaps that remain in the reintegration programme and to state in his report that a provision should be made to track ex-combatants in order to ensure their successful reintegration into society. We welcome the work of the United Nations Development Programme alongside the National Commission for Reconstruction, Resettlement and Rehabilitation to create income-earning opportunities for ex-combatants in the Kambia region. It is also important, as the Secretary-General notes, that sensitization and awareness campaigns he stepped up for ex-combatants to ensure that they are fully aware of what reintegration support actually entails. We have taken careful note of the Secretary-General's comments about the funding requirements for the DDR programme.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“Ireland welcomes the successful completion on schedule of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programme in the Kambia and Port Loko districts. I am very gratified by Mr. Adeniji's report of the success of the test case operation in Kambia. It was exemplary, and it will, I hope, have a well-deserved knock-on impact on the wider process, including along the Sierra Leone-Guinea border. We note that the DDR camps in the Kono region, near Koidu, and in Bonthe will shortly be operational, and we look forward to progress in disarmament in these key areas. We agree fully with the Secretary-General's assessment that the DDR programme is crucial to all aspects of the peace process.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“Indeed, there were reports last Saturday that the RUF threatened to withdraw its cooperation if, in its view, allegations of CDF attacks were not adequately investigated. While the peace process can hardly be driven by the demands of the RUF, there is a real concern here. It is crucial that both the CDF and the RUF are equally aware of their common obligation to facilitate the work of UNAMSIL and to disarm in line with the agreement reached on 15 May in Freetown. Accordingly, it is important that this Council send a strong message to both the RUF and the CDF. They must fulfil the terms of the agreements reached in Abuja on 2 May and in Freetown on 15 May in good faith, completely and simultaneously.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“It is clear that the two-track approach, comprising the forward deployment of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) and the opening of political dialogue with the Revolutionary United Front (RUF), has achieved tangible progress. We must ensure that this momentum is not lost but built on. The Council should continue to exert pressure to ensure that the RUF have changed really their approach from bullets to ballots. In this regard, Ireland welcomes the recent practical steps taken by the Government of Sierra Leone to facilitate the transformation of the RUF into a political party. Despite the important territorial advances that have been secured and consolidated by UNAMSIL, there remain justifiable concerns at reports of recent attacks by the Civil Defence Force (CDF).”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“We welcome the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Adeniji, to the Council, and we appreciate his very useful briefing. We also welcome Swedish State Secretary Dahlgren and congratulate him on his recent appointment as European Union Special Representative to West Africa. We look forward to his briefing on the Union's high-level visit, which he led to West Africa from 29-31 May. We are encouraged by the Secretary-General's view, reinforced by Ambassador Adeniji this morning, that the current situation in Sierra Leone merits cautious optimism but at the same time continued vigilance.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“Every administration has the primary domestic responsibility for these sectors, and citing the sanctions regime as an excuse is not a posture that impresses the international community. My delegation has no interest whatever in the perpetuation of sanctions. We are committed at any time to act on the suspension and lifting of sanctions on Iraq to the extent that the necessary conditions are fulfilled. We can perhaps consider these conditions, but the Iraqi authorities also have a big step to take in the direction of the Security Council. When they are prepared to take that step, we will be ready. In the interim, however, we have a duty to the people of Iraq. The strong sense of that duty underpins our approach to the draft resolution under consideration and our approach to the detailed work in the area of reserved goods lists.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“However, the people of Iraq will never achieve the level of development and prosperity to which the natural wealth of their country entitles them without access to foreign investment. The longer they must do without the resources and expertise that foreign investment can make available, the longer development in real terms will be put off. None of this is to deny the responsibility of the Iraqi authorities to take the steps clearly open to them to secure their people's future. In particular, they must devote the necessary priority to the education and health sectors. The neglect of these sectors can not be laid fully, or even mainly, at the door of the sanctions regime.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“Furthermore, any contract containing an item on the list must be carefully reviewed from the point of view of its overall economic and infrastructural importance. The new arrangements that the Council envisages are intended, in the words of resolution 1352 (2001), for the facilitation of civilian trade and economic cooperation with Iraq in civilian sectors. Before the Gulf War, Iraq had vigorous international economic relationships, and international service contracts were important in many sectors of Iraq's economic life. Such contracts should again be permitted and appropriate arrangements made for authenticating them and for paying for them from the escrow account.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source