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first: 1999-09-11
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“We will continue to cooperate with the Committee and with partner countries to halt the flow of funds and other economic resources to terrorists and terrorist groups, prevent their access to the arms necessary to carry out their attacks and ensure that terrorists will be unable to find safe haven either within the EU or externally. The EU also wishes to recall that any amendments or additions made to the consolidated list of the 1267 Committee are automatically included in the annex of the relevant European regulation. It is a longstanding position of the European Union that counter-terrorism actions must at all times be accompanied by respect for due process and the rule of law.”
2004-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4976 (2004) · source
“The Declaration on Combating Terrorism, adopted by the European Council on 25 March 2004, commits the European Union to developing technical assistance strategies to enhance the counter-terrorist capacity of third countries, in coordination with other international organizations and donor States. The European Commission maintains an ongoing programme of work in that regard, as do a number of member States on a bilateral basis. The EU will continue to cooperate closely with our international partners, including the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and this Committee, to identify those countries where our assistance might most effectively be directed. The European Union also remains committed to meeting in full our counter-terrorist commitments under the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2004-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4976 (2004) · source
“Regular travel to, and interface with, relevant countries and regional organizations is an essential component in the effective conduct of the work of the Committee. This morning Ambassador Mufioz has given us an overview of his recent mission to Tunisia, Algeria, Senegal and Spain. Evident from this overview is the fact that significant and productive dialogue took place during that mission. Regarding Tunisia, Algeria and Senegal, we wish to confirm that the EU remains fully aware that these States have been threatened by terrorism for some time. We are committed to cooperating closely with the Maghreb countries in meeting this challenge.”
2004-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4976 (2004) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The candidate countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this statement. The European Union is grateful for the customary informative briefing provided by Ambassador Mufioz this morning. As Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), and in the assiduous and diligent manner in which he discharges his often difficult responsibilities, he may continue to rely on the wholehearted support of the European Union.”
2004-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4976 (2004) · source
“We trust that the draft presidential statement to be adopted at the end of this debate will help to highlight the recommendations outlined in the 2004 report of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations and will inform and assist the deliberations of the General Assembly's Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) this autumn.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We recognize the need for an enhanced capacity for security assessment and risk and threat analysis. The European Union underlines the need for the establishment of a full-time focal point for safety and security in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and for the improvement of information management and sharing, at both mission and New York Headquarters levels. Such capacities are essential for an efficient and integrated approach to planning and managing United Nations peacekeeping operations. Once again, we stress the need for the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to ensure that adequate, customized medical facilities, supported by dedicated medical evacuation plans, are in place from the commencement stage of a mission.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Accordingly, we believe that a more comprehensive and integrated approach to peace-building is required from all relevant United Nations bodies, Member States, the Bretton Woods institutions and non-governmental organizations to prevent the recurrence of conflict, to consolidate the gains wrought by peacekeeping and to enable long-term development. Re-establishing the rule of law and the provision of justice in post-conflict situations should be a core part of such strategies. We place the highest priority on strengthening the safety and security of United Nations and associated personnel deployed in the field, and we welcome the steps taken by the Secretary-General towards a thorough review of the safety and security system of the United Nations.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The European Union is working with the African Union in the establishment of a peace facility for Africa. It is intended that the peace facility, which will be operational shortly, will assist the African Union and subregional organizations in their capacity for conflict prevention and resolution. At their meeting today in Brussels, European Union foreign and defence ministers underlined the importance of developing the potential of the European Security and Defence Policy, in both its military and civil aspects, to assist in effective conflict prevention and management in Africa, while encouraging and ensuring African ownership. We believe that peace-building elements are vital for the success of a peacekeeping operation in the short term, as well as being essential for sustainable peace and the long-term prevention of conflict.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The European Union welcomes DPKO's recent pre-deployment headquarters training initiative and stresses the need for the deployment of coherent, well-trained, pre-existing headquarters at the initial stages of a mission to afford optimum levels of command and control. There is a clear need to enhance African peacekeeping capacity as well as the effectiveness of United Nations peacekeeping in Africa. We welcome, and we support, renewed efforts by African States to strengthen conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peace-building activities. We also welcome the recent developments within the African Union to create rapidly deployable capacities, and we encourage the United Nations to further develop its partnership with the African Union and African subregional organizations.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“It remains our collective responsibility to ensure that those lessons are fully reflected in future partnerships between the United Nations and regional organizations. We welcome the United Nations own improved rapid-response capability and encourage DPKO to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the United Nations Standby Arrangements System (UNSAS) and optimize the strategic deployment stocks system in the light of recent lessons learned. However, when the contingency arises to deploy a peacekeeping force at much shorter notice, DPKO should further develop partnerships with formations and regional arrangements that have the capacity to meet that specific need.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Drawing from our positive experiences to date of seeking to implement the joint European Union-United Nations declaration of September 2003, we recommend that DPKO expand and deepen its contacts with regional organizations and their subregional partners, especially at the working level, in order to identify and implement practical means of tapping that potential for cooperation. We recommend that the Best Practices Unit, in consultation with regional organizations, continue to develop its catalogue of lessons learned from the European Union's Operation Artemis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Economic Community of West African States Mission in Liberia (ECOMIL), the Economic Community of West African States Mission in C6te d'Ivoire (ECOMICI) and the African Mission in Burundi (AMIB).”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We encourage the DPKO to seek additional surge planning capacity from external sources such as existing regional headquarters, formations such as the Standby Force High Readiness Brigade for United Nations Operations (SHIRBRIG) or national staffs on a time-, objective- or mission-oriented basis. The European Union welcomes the creation of new types of partnerships and cooperation arrangements for peacekeeping between the United Nations and regional organizations. Regional organizations have unique and complementary capacities to offer in support of United Nations peacekeeping.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We recognize, for instance, the significant progress made by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) to enhance its operational capacity. Certainly, it is clear that there are areas which require further strengthening, not least because of the complex nature of recent missions, coupled with the current surge in operational activity. In that regard, we welcome the integrated task force concept and recommend that it be further developed across all departments and involve all stakeholders, producing a mission concept of operations and component plans that are fully understood, integrated, rehearsed and owned.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The European Union's approach in this area is informed in particular by the European Security Strategy, adopted by the European Council last December. The Strategy reflects the collective desire of the Union and its member States that the European Union should be better able to assist in responding to challenges to peace and security arising at the international level, while fully acknowledging that the primary responsibility in this regard rests with the Security Council. The European Union stands ready to work more closely with the Chair of the Security Council's working group, which could provide important impetus and ideas to the C34 process. The European Union welcomes the reform and strengthening of United Nations peacekeeping in recent years.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Meetings between the two sides have since taken place at the official level, and European Union-United Nations relations were the subject of a seminar held last week in Dublin, with the participation of Under-Secretary-General Guehenno, on the theme of synergy between United Nations and European Union on military crisis management. Those contacts are aimed at further concrete progress, most notably in the area of European Union capacity to respond rapidly to United Nations requests for assistance in short-term crisis management situations. Discussions with the United Nations on identifying modalities for cooperation in crisis management operations will continue. The European Union is ready to share in the responsibilities for global security and in building a better world.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“I am pleased to report to the Security Council that good progress is being made in relation to both military and non-military aspects of European Union peacekeeping and crisis management capabilities. Last September, the United Nations and the European Union signed a joint declaration providing for deeper cooperation in those areas and which placed particular emphasis on the need for greater consultation and cooperation in relation to planning, training, communication and best practice. In January of this year, Minster Brian Cowen of Ireland, representing the European Union, met Secretary-General Annan to discuss how the joint declaration might be further implemented. Their exchanges cemented our collective resolve to see ongoing close collaboration between the two organizations.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Our debate is also very timely from a European Union perspective in that it takes place on the very day on which our Foreign and Defence Ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss development of European Union peacekeeping and crisis management capabilities, including in support of the United Nations. The European Union has actively supported and participated in peacekeeping and crisis management operations throughout the world, from the Balkans to Africa and Asia, manifesting its commitment to the United Nations and to maintaining peace around the globe. European Union Foreign and Defence Ministers, at their meeting today in Brussels, adopted conclusions which reflect the significant steps taken forward over recent months in the European Union's security and defence policy.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The candidate countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey; the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Serbia and Montenegro; and the European Free Trade Association country member of the European Economic Area, Norway, align themselves with this statement. The European Union welcomes the initiative shown by the presidency of Pakistan in tabling this discussion and the very helpful non-paper circulated in advance of the debate.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The European Union urges all political leaders in Kosovo, in particular the Kosovo Albanian leadership, to work closely with the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Kosovo Force (KFOR) to address the many challenges that lie ahead, including economic development. The European Union welcomes the presidential statement adopted by the Security Council on 30 April (S/PRST/2004/l3), which outlined the need to allow for more effective local government through devolution and to ensure the physical security and the full protection of the rights of members of all communities in Kosovo.”
2004-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4967 (2004) · source
“The European Union believes that in the aftermath of the violence the immediate priorities must be to ensure security, to facilitate the return of displaced persons, to reconstruct destroyed property and religious sites and to bring those responsible to justice. Progress by the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government in meeting the standards will be assessed periodically, and progress towards a process to determine the future status of Kosovo, in accordance with resolution 1244 (1999), is conditional on the positive outcome of a comprehensive review.”
2004-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4967 (2004) · source
“We urge the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government to demonstrate their responsibility for, and commitment to, achieving concrete progress on the implementation of the standards. We also stress the importance of reconciliation between the communities in Kosovo and urge the parties to resume the direct dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade in order to address critical issues of common interest. The European Union stands ready to support that dialogue. The European Union has reaffirmed its strong commitment to a secure, democratic, multi-ethnic and prosperous Kosovo. The recent violence has been a setback for Kosovo and has endangered the progress made in recent years.”
2004-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4967 (2004) · source
“Extremism and intolerance are contrary to European values. The European Union urges the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government to take concrete steps to fulfil their commitment to rebuilding multi-ethnicity and reconciliation throughout Kosovo. The Secretary-General's report clearly sets out the background to the recent violence, and also notes the need for concrete action by the leaders and people of Kosovo to ensure that the violence is not repeated. The European Union emphasizes its full support for the policy of "standards before status", and we note that the presentation of the Kosovo Standards Implementation Plan on 31 March in Pristina is a step forward in the standards process.”
2004-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4967 (2004) · source
“The European Union has expressed its full support for the efforts of Special Representative Harri Holkeri, the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Kosovo Force (KFOR) to stabilize the situation and to ensure the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999) and the policy of "standards before status". In our statement to the Council on 13 April, the European Union strongly condemned the recent ethnically motivated violence in Kosovo that resulted in many dead and wounded, the destruction of personal property and the destruction of Serbian Orthodox churches and monasteries, which form part of the common religious and cultural heritage of all Europeans. The EU also strongly condemned the attacks on the troops of KFOR and on the personnel and sites of UNMIK.”
2004-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4967 (2004) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The candidate countries Bulgaria and Romania, and the European Free Trade Association countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this statement. In common with other speakers, we welcome the presence at this meeting of the Secretary-General. We also warmly appreciate the presence of Foreign Minister Vuk Draskovic of Serbia and Montenegro. I would like to express our appreciation for the presence here today of Mr. Holkeri and we welcome the opportunity to hear a briefing on the situation in Kosovo.”
2004-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4967 (2004) · source
“In particular, the European Union welcomes the reported progress towards the adoption of legislation for key public institutions. Notwithstanding the progress made to date, the European Union shares the Secretary-General's view that further assistance will be needed to consolidate the achievements already made. In this regard, a continuing though modified presence for UNMISET seems required. The European Union looks forward to the outcome of the Security Council's consideration of the Secretary-General's analysis and his recommendation for an extension of UNMISET for a further one-year consolidation phase, with appropriate modifications to its mandate and composition.”
2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source
“The European Union recalls the advice of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Kamalesh Sharma, that the international community should consider carefully the completion of UNMISET's drawdown while also taking stock of what has been achieved, reflecting on the remaining tasks to be completed, and deciding on the best way forward to fulfil the legitimate needs of Timor-Leste in the post-May 2004 period. In that regard, the European Union thanks the Secretary-General for his most recent report on and assessment of the current situation in Timor-Leste. The EU welcomes the report's assessment that the extraordinary progress that has taken place has left no doubt as to the momentum of transfer of responsibility to Timor-Leste.”
2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source
“The European Union will continue to follow closely the relevant trials in Dili and Jakarta. Much remains to be done in all these fields and, while the primary responsibility for a successful transition lies with the Timorese people themselves, it remains incumbent on the international community to help consolidate the progress that is so evident in Timor-Leste. In this regard, the European Union looks forward to the planned conference of development partners in Dili on 19 May. The EU recognizes that a critical element of the success so far has been the hard work of the men and women of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET), and we commend them, and those countries which have supported them in their efforts, for their dedication.”
2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source
“In particular, the European Union welcomes developments such as the largely calm security situation, the continuing positive relationship between Timor-Leste and Indonesia, the continuing development of the country's public administration, the fact that the Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation continues to provide a community-based solution for less serious crimes committed in connection with the political conflict, and the assumption of responsibility for routine policing throughout the country by the national police force. In addition, and in the context of ending impunity and promoting a culture of accountability and transparency, the European Union notes with interest the continuing process of prosecuting those accused of serious crimes.”
2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source
“In that regard, I recall and refer the Council to the EU's most recent statement on Timor-Leste, delivered here in this Chamber on 20 February 2004. The European Union supports the efforts of the Government of Timor-Leste to consolidate the political institutions, to promote the social and economic development of the country and to uphold the rule of law while building a new nation.”
2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source
“The candidate countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey; the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Serbia and Montenegro; and the European Free Trade Association countries Iceland and Liechtenstein, members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this statement. The European Union welcomes this opportunity to express once again our support for the remarkable achievements made since independence by the people of Timor-Leste, with the assistance of the United Nations, the support of the Security Council and the commitment of the wider international community.”
2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source
“No political cause can justify terrorism." As this morning is my first opportunity to address the Council in the month of May, I would like to congratulate you, Sir, and Pakistan on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council, and to thank your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of Germany, for the excellent manner in which he and his delegation executed the presidency in the month of April. With your indulgence, Mr. President, I would also like to note that this morning's statement to the Security Council by the European Union is the first since the enlargement of the Union, on 1 May. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU).”
2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source
“The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ireland, Mr. Brian Cowen, speaking in his capacity as President of the Council of the European Union, yesterday condemned the terrorist attack during the Victory Day celebrations at the Dynamo stadium in Grozny. Minister Cowen said: "I condemn utterly this appalling act of terror in a crowded stadium, which has claimed the lives of many people, including the President of the Chechen Republic, Mr. Kadyrov. I extend my condolences to the families of all the victims of this terrible act.”
2004-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4965 (2004) · source
“That would also help reassure Member States that the resolution will be implemented in a transparent, cooperative and consistent manner. We also strongly believe that a committee of the Council would require a mandate of two years. Ways might also be explored to improve ties with non-Council members in the work of the Committee. Member States have a direct and vested interest in this draft resolution. The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction is a global threat that requires an effective global response. We are confident that the Council, in its ongoing deliberations on the draft, will continue to take account of the concerns of Member States so that the resolution, when adopted, will enjoy widespread support and so that truly collective action to combat the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction will be assured.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source
“The European Union is committed to reinforcing its cooperative threat reduction programmes with other countries and plans to set up a programme of assistance to States in need of technical knowledge in order to ensure the security and control of sensitive material, facilities and expertise. On such a critical issue, it is important that the language and explanation of the draft resolution is as clear as possible to ensure an accurate understanding of its scope and its clear interpretation following adoption. The draft resolution places far-reaching and legally binding demands on States, and clarity of language is therefore important. We appreciate the continuing efforts of the Council in that regard. We believe that the resolution should be endowed with an effective follow-up mechanism, firmly anchored in the Council.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source
“The EU is already working to strengthen export control policies and practices in coordination with partners of the export control regimes, and is advocating, where applicable, adherence to effective export control criteria by countries outside the existing regimes and arrangements. We also strongly endorse the need to enhance the security of proliferation- sensitive materials. We support efforts to strengthen identification, control and interception of illegal trafficking of WMD-related material. The EU decided in November 2003 to include in its agreements with third countries a non-proliferation clause, which requires, inter alia, the establishment by States parties of an effective system of export controls.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source
“The EU adopted in November 2003 a Common Position on the universalization and reinforcement of multilateral agreements in the field of non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and means of delivery. Accordingly, the EU is working independently, but in the spirit of the draft resolution, for the universalization and, when necessary, strengthening of the main treaties, agreements and verification arrangements on disarmament and non-proliferation. We are also committed to enhancing political, financial and technical support to verification regimes - including, in particular, the IAEA and the OPCW.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source
“The EU strategy reaffirms the EU commitment to uphold and implement the multilateral disarmament and non-proliferation treaties and agreements and the multilateral institutions charged respectively with verification and upholding compliance with these treaties. Accordingly, the EU believes that all States should be asked to promote the universal adoption and full implementation of the multilateral treaties, and not only those States that are party to them. The EU welcomes the explicit assurance that nothing in the draft resolution should be taken to conflict with or alter the rights and obligations of States parties to existing treaties and conventions or with the responsibilities of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source
“Strengthening the role of the Security Council, including in relation to issues of non-compliance with multilateral disarmament and non-proliferation treaties, is an important element of the EU strategy. We are pleased, therefore, to find in the draft resolution many points of commonality with that strategy, while recognizing at the same time that the focus of the draft resolution is more specific. Integral to the strategy is our conviction that a multilateralist approach to security, including disarmament and non-proliferation, provides the best way to maintain international order. Convinced that non-proliferation and disarmament are mutually reinforcing, the EU welcomes the fact that the most recent version of the draft resolution now includes reference to the role of disarmament.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source
“At their meeting in Thessaloniki in June 2003, European Union heads of State or Government agreed that the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and means of delivery, such as ballistic missiles, is a growing threat to international peace and security. They have also recognized that the risk that terrorists will acquire chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear materials adds a new critical dimension to this threat. EU heads of State or Government have resolved to take action to address this threat, using all instruments and policies at the disposal of the Union, the objective being to prevent, deter, halt and, where possible, eliminate proliferation programmes of concern worldwide. The European Union has since developed a strategy against proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, which was adopted in December 2003.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source
“This is a critical issue, and, given the impact that such a resolution will have on all States Members of the United Nations, it is particularly important that the wider United Nations membership be consulted and be given an opportunity to have their views heard in advance of action on the draft resolution. In this context, we appreciate the outreach efforts to the wider United Nations membership that have already been made by the sponsors. The European Union therefore welcomes and strongly supports this initiative by the Security Council to address the problem of the potential acquisition of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons or materials by non-State actors. Measures are needed to address this important issue, and enhanced international cooperation is required.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The acceding countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia, the candidate countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Serbia and Montenegro and the European Free Trade Association country Iceland, member of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this statement. The European Union and the countries aligned with this statement welcome the readiness of the Council to respond to requests for an open debate on a draft resolution on the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD).”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source
“The Quartet should play an active role in pursuing the goal of a comprehensive regional peace and should encourage the parties to move ahead vigorously on the basis of the principles that I have outlined.”
2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source
“It recalls that there are a number of measures that need to be adopted in the period immediately ahead in the political, security and humanitarian spheres in order to prevent further deterioration and to resume progress. The EU urges an end to violence and terrorism as well as the resumption of a ceasefire embracing all parties and groups. It calls on both sides to resume negotiations on the peace process without further delay. The EU recalls that a just, lasting and comprehensive peace must meet the legitimate aspirations of both the Israeli and the Palestinian people and must include Lebanon and Syria. The EU also calls on all States in the region to make every effort to promote peace and to combat terrorism. The EU looks forward to an early meeting of the Quartet at the principals level.”
2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source
“The proposed withdrawal should be properly orchestrated with the international community, so as to ensure that an orderly situation in Gaza results, which will permit the maintenance of security as well as rehabilitation and reconstruction. The Union urges all parties to undertake urgently preparations towards this end. On that basis, the EU reiterates its readiness to support the Palestinian Authority in taking responsibility for law and order as well as to continue the Union's existing aid to the Palestinian Authority and to examine possible future needs that may arise in the context of a new situation in Gaza. The Union stresses the need to avoid a political vacuum - and the dangers that that would involve - in the interim period between now and the beginning of any withdrawal.”
2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source
“The EU notes President Bush's agreement that secure and recognized borders should emerge from negotiations between the parties, in accordance with Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). These and other relevant Security Council resolutions must form the basis for a just and lasting settlement of the conflict. The EU welcomes the prospect of Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. The European Council has stated that such a withdrawal could represent a significant step towards the implementation of the road map, provided that it is carried out in accordance with certain conditions. This is an opportunity that the international community, led by the Quartet, should seize.”
2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source
“The Union emphasizes that no declared views on the possible shape of a final settlement can pre-empt the negotiation of that settlement. The EU also notes that the refugee question and the manner in which the right of return may be realized is also a final status issue and that the road map states that a final and comprehensive permanent status agreement that ends the Israeli-Palestinian conflict must include an agreed, just, fair and realistic solution to this question. In this context, the Union notes President Bush's reaffirmation of the United States commitment to the road map and to a negotiated settlement. The EU emphasizes the principle, shared by President Bush, that final status issues are a matter for negotiation and agreement between the parties themselves and must not be prejudged.”
2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source
“The EU reaffirms its commitment to a negotiated two-State solution agreed between the parties that would result in a viable, contiguous, sovereign and independent Palestinian State existing side by side in peace with an Israel living within recognized and secure borders. The Union reaffirms its belief that the road map represents the only route to achieving such an outcome. The Union is determined to pursue vigorously the course set out in the road map, and calls on both sides to fulfil their obligations under the road map. The EU recalls its established position, restated by the European Council of 25-26 March, that the Union will not recognize any change to the pre-1967 borders other than those arrived at by agreement between the parties.”
2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source
“The EU has repeatedly condemned the terrorist atrocities committed by Hamas, which have resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Israelis. The EU recognizes Israel's right to protect its citizens against terrorist attacks. The EU calls for an immediate end to such violence. The EU also again reminds the Israeli Government that extrajudicial killings are contrary to international law. The EU has pointed to the futility of the current violence either as a means of freeing Palestinians from occupation or bringing long-term peace and security to Israelis. The EU recalls its firmly held position that a negotiated settlement is the only means for achieving a just and lasting peace that will satisfy the legitimate concerns of both Israelis and Palestinians.”
2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The acceding countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia, the candidate countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, the Stabilization and Association Process countries Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Serbia and Montenegro, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, declare that they align themselves with this statement. The EU has expressed its deep concern at the ongoing and seemingly endless cycle of retaliatory violence involving Palestinian groups and the Israeli Defence Forces. The EU condemns the extrajudicial killing of Hamas leader Abdel Aziz Al-Rantisi by Israeli forces and the suicide bombing at the Erez Crossing.”
2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source
“In this regard, we take note of the presentation on 31 March of the Kosovo Standards Implementation Plan as a step forward in the standards process. We reiterate the European Union's commitment to a stable future for a secure, democratic, prosperous and multi-ethnic Kosovo, with its place in Europe.”
2004-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4942 (2004) · source