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  1. “We also think that it is high time for the region- supported by the international community, including the Security Council - to intensify discussions on how to embark on the road towards lasting stability in our part of the world.”

    2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source

  2. “The recently signed Framework Agreement, which Yugoslavia supports, and the deployment of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization contingent to carry out the disarmament of armed ethnic groups raise hopes that the existing problems will be resolved through the reforms and processes agreed upon by the political factions in the country. We continue to firmly believe that the use of violence and terrorism in pursuit of political goals must not be allowed. For their part, UNMIK and KFOR have clear responsibility to prevent any future actions to destabilize Macedonia emanating from the area under their control and administration. In conclusion, let me once again emphasize that we rely on the Security Council to ensure the full implementation of its resolution 1244 (1999), to which the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia is committed.”

    2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source

  3. “In addition, the Yugoslav army and KFOR have concluded an agreement providing for the full control of the zone by the Yugoslav army and enhanced cooperation between the army and the international security presence in Kosovo and Metohija. Finally, regarding the other issue of concern for the region - an issue which is also closely related to the situation in Kosovo and Metohija - let me reiterate Yugoslavia's strong support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Macedonia. In the past weeks and months Macedonia has been on the brink of war due to unacceptable terrorist activities of armed ethnic Albanian groups, often supported and supplied from Kosovo and Metohija.”

    2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source

  4. “We are of the view that these findings should be carefully analysed and that urgent action should be taken to rectify the situation. I am grateful to the Council members for expressing readiness to lift the arms embargo that was instituted by resolution 1160 (1998). This would be a very important step in normalizing our relations with the international community. Allow me also to use this occasion to bring to the Council's attention the situation in the ground safety zone in southern Serbia. So far the plan - which has been supported by the Council - for the peaceful resolution of the crisis in this area has been implemented successfully. The training of a multi- ethnic police force is well under way.”

    2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source

  5. “Continued violent attacks by armed Albanian extremists and terrorists - not only against non-Albanians, but also against Albanians and even UNMIK and KFOR personnel- provide telling evidence that a proper atmosphere that would allow important decisions to be taken regarding the future of this southern Serbian province has not as yet been created. In this context, it is also important to note the recent independent reports that shed some light on the overall human rights and law and order situation in Kosovo and Metohija, especially the reports of the ombudsperson for Kosovo. These reports identify a number of instances of clear incompatibility between UNMIK regulations and practices and recognized international standards.”

    2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source

  6. “Covic. Speaking of registration, as has already been mentioned here today, the highest Yugoslav and Serbian officials have repeatedly called on the Kosovo Serbs to register. Also, the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Displaced Persons has signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Organization for Migration enabling registration outside of Kosovo and Metohija, with the participation of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. So far, however, the response of potential voters has not been enthusiastic, to say the least. The reasons are many, I think. It is clear that the basic preconditions for free and fair elections have not yet been created and that UNMIK has to do much more to ensure safety and liberty for all in Kosovo and Metohija, regardless of ethnicity.”

    2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source

  7. “Unfortunately, in spite of all these efforts unnecessary misunderstandings and incidents continue to occur, such as the one that took place on 7 August on the Federal Government premises at Gracanica. Another step in the wrong direction was the introduction of the guidelines of the Special Representative providing for 96-hour notice by any Yugoslav or Serbian official who wants to visit Kosovo and Metohija. This measure will certainly not facilitate our efforts to encourage the non-Albanian population to register for the elections. If anything, it will discourage them. I want to reiterate that these misunderstandings are really unnecessary, and I hope that we can avoid their occurrence in the future through our mutual contacts here, through the UNMIK office in Belgrade and, of course, through the contacts between Mr. Haekkerup and Mr.”

    2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source

  8. “The results of the efforts are already visible. Important meetings have been held between Mr. Haekkerup and Mr. Covic to discuss a number of outstanding issues. Indeed, as Mr. Guehenno stated, some progress has already been made, and we certainly hope for more. Also with the objective of facilitating communication and solving practical problems, just a few days ago my Government adopted guidelines for the transport of KFOR personnel and equipment through Yugoslav territory. This is, of course, in our opinion a temporary measure, pending the conclusion of the status of forces agreement and the status of mission agreement, in accordance with the established United Nations practice for similar missions.”

    2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source

  9. “First and foremost, since our last debate here my Government has intensified its efforts to promote direct and prompt communication with the international presence in Kosovo and Metohija. With this in mind, the Governments of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Republic of Serbia have established a coordinating centre for Kosovo and Metohija, headed by Mr. Nebojsa Covic, the Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia. The Centre's primary goal is to enhance cooperation with the international community in solving the common problems and achieving the shared aims of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Kosovo Force (KFOR) in the province. It is hoped that this will also help to improve the confidence of Kosovo Serbs in UNMIK and KFOR.”

    2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source

  10. “Before I address the issues that are the subject of our debate today, let me express my satisfaction at seeing you, Sir, presiding over the Security Council deliberations for this month. I also take this opportunity to thank Mr. Guehenno for his, as usual, very interesting and in-depth briefing and analysis. We are all aware of the important and sensitive political phase that is quickly approaching, since there are just two and a half months before the scheduled elections in Kosovo and Metohija on 17 November. A number of issues deserve our collective attention and were mentioned in the briefing we just received and in subsequent statements by the members of the Council and other colleagues. So allow me, therefore, to make a few comments.”

    2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source

  11. “In this respect, I wish also to reiterate, once again, the full commitment by Yugoslavia to a consistent and full implementation of the Dayton/Paris Peace Agreement in its original form, without any revisions or alterations.”

    2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source

  12. “Furthermore, they confirmed that Yugoslavia and Croatia had no claims on any part of the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Let me add, as Mr. Klein and other previous speakers have said, that Yugoslavia, under the auspices of UNMIBH, signed a regional agreement with the Republic of Croatia and the Bosnia and Herzegovina entities on combating illegal migration and organized crime. In the Secretary-General's report, this agreement is characterized as a positive step in ongoing efforts to fight smuggling, organized crime and money laundering. We fully share this View. In conclusion, I would like to stress that Yugoslavia stands ready to step up its efforts to promote further cooperation with Bosnia and Herzegovina in all areas, thus contributing to the consolidation of peace and stability in the region.”

    2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source

  13. “In connection with the report of the Secretary- General that was presented today, I would like to emphasize in particular the reference to the commitment of the new democratic authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to work for the establishment of constructive bilateral and regional relations, based on respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of each of these States. Indeed, in their joint statement of 8 June 2001, the Presidents of Yugoslavia and the Republic of Croatia stressed their agreement that a stable and democratic Bosnia and Herzegovina, built upon the Dayton/Paris Agreement, is in the lasting interests of the two countries and of the region as a whole.”

    2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source

  14. “It was also agreed to settle such issues as the restoration of rail transport and border crossing without formalities. Another recent important event in the area of cooperation between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Yugoslavia was a Visit of the Serbian Prime Minister, Mr. Zoran Djindjic, to Sarajevo on 12 June. He was accompanied by a number of ministers and representatives of the business community. Concrete measures concerning development and trade were discussed. It was decided to set up joint working groups, at the ministerial level, to speed up the process of economic cooperation.”

    2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source

  15. “Wolfgang Petritsch, High Representative for the implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina, recently expressed support for the agreement on the establishment of an inter-State council and underlined that it poses no threat to the vital interests of any of the constituent peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina. As far as the key question of the return of refugees is concerned, Yugoslavia has proposed that a concrete project for the intensification of minority returns be examined for areas where such intensification is currently possible. In addition, initiatives have been undertaken to conclude a number of agreements in such fields as education and culture, the avoidance of double taxation, protection of investments, dual citizenship and several other fields.”

    2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source

  16. “A firm commitment was made to further promote mutual relations as the only way to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region and to ensure the region's gradual inclusion in European integration processes. An agreement on the establishment of a inter-State cooperation council for the two countries was signed; its main goals include, inter alia, the promotion of good-neighbourly relations on the basis of friendship, trust, cooperation and mutual respect. On that occasion, the President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Mr. Vojislav Kostunica, emphasized in particular that the establishment of special relations with the Republika Srpska should be understood in the context of strengthening existing ties between Yugoslavia and Bosnia and Herzegovina as a whole. In this context, I would like to recall that Mr.”

    2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source

  17. “Allow me at the outset, Sir, to thank you for the opportunity to participate in this debate under your able presidency. I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary General, Mr. Klein, for his comprehensive, inspiring and in-depth briefing and analysis. Let me focus today on a number of important steps that Yugoslavia has recently taken aimed at strengthening and broadening cooperation with Bosnia and Herzegovina. During the Visit of the members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on 22 May, full support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Bosnia and Herzegovina, based on the Dayton-Paris Agreement, was reiterated.”

    2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source

  18. “In conclusion, let me reiterate the position of my Government: that true and lasting solutions to the problems in Kosovo and Metohija can be brought about only by full and consistent implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) and through dialogue and cooperation, to which the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia remains fully committed.”

    2001-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4309 (2001) · source

  19. “In that regard, we are continuing to work towards the full implementation of the Covic plan, including further entry by our forces into sectors agreed upon in contacts with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Regarding the situation in the ground safety zone in southern Serbia and in the neighbouring Republic of Macedonia, I would like to emphasize again on this occasion the importance of recently adopted Security Council resolution 1345 (2001) as a constructive contribution to efforts to end the cycle of violence and to bring stability to the region as a whole. We are also encouraged by the recent additional efforts of KFOR more effectively to control borders and boundaries in the area.”

    2001-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4309 (2001) · source

  20. “Therefore, Yugoslavia wants, and should play, an appropriate and active role in the whole process, including the work on the legal framework. Allow me also to make some comments on another issue mentioned in the briefing: the situation in the ground safety zone in southern Serbia. Violent incidents caused by Albanian extremist and terrorist groups in the area, with casualties on the Serbian side, including among civilians, continue, while the fate of persons abducted by those groups remains unresolved. Yet the Government of my country will not be deterred from pursuing the course of dialogue and bringing about a peaceful political solution to the problem.”

    2001-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4309 (2001) · source

  21. “Yet, as my delegation has pointed out on many occasions, for those elections to take place it will be necessary to define properly the structures for which the elections will be held, to determine the competencies of the structures, and ensure adequate representation of Serb and other non-Albanian communities in these structures. The return of displaced persons, at least to those areas where such returns are possible, is also extremely important. Obviously, this is a difficult process, and it should be approached very scrupulously and in strict compliance with the provisions of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999), particularly those relative to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.”

    2001-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4309 (2001) · source

  22. “In that connection, I would like to point out that the question of participation by the representatives of the Serb community of Kosovo and Metohija in the UNMIK Working Group on the elaboration of the legal framework for the elections in the province has been resolved. They are ready to give their constructive contribution. It is of the utmost importance that they be given proper security guarantees, as well as guarantees concerning equal participation in the Working Group. Their number in the organs of local self-government should also be increased. The elaboration of the legal framework is crucial for the holding of the province-wide elections in Kosovo and Metohija. Indeed, Yugoslavia is interested in cooperating with UNMIK in organizing those elections.”

    2001-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4309 (2001) · source

  23. “The visit of the Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to Belgrade, which we warmly welcomed, is a clear manifestation of the readiness for mutual cooperation between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the United Nations Mission in Kosovo. Opening an UNMIK office in Belgrade - and we are looking forward to further discussions on the issue of status - will certainly contribute even further to the promotion of that cooperation. I believe that this will also provide encouragement to the Serbs of Kosovo and Metohija to participate in the process of rebuilding everyday life in the Province.”

    2001-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4309 (2001) · source

  24. “Many outstanding issues remain unresolved - the lack of security for non-Albanians, the absence of conditions for the return of displaced persons to Kosovo and Metohija and the further militarization of the province, to name just a few. Additionally, we are particularly interested that the issue of missing persons be given urgent attention and that concrete steps be taken to find out what has happened to them. One such step would be the establishment of a joint committee, which has been mentioned here by Mr. Guehenno. On the other hand, we should also point out some of the significant positive signs as well. First and foremost, I have in mind the fact that last week President Kostunica met with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Haekkerup.”

    2001-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4309 (2001) · source

  25. “Since this is my first statement in the Security Council this month, allow me at the outset to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency for the month of April. I also want to thank Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for his detailed and very interesting and informative briefing. In View of the character of this meeting, I will restrict my comments to only some of the issues mentioned here today. From the briefing and the subsequent interventions by the members of the Council, it is evident that the situation in Kosovo and Metohija, the province of the Yugoslav Republic of Serbia, is still a cause for serious concern due to continued violence against non-Albanian communities, primarily the Serb community.”

    2001-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4309 (2001) · source

  26. “We are convinced that there is no alternative to the consistent implementation of the Dayton/Paris Agreement in all its segments. All efforts and solutions in the framework of the Agreement and serving the interests of the peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina and peace and stability in the region will be supported by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, which is ready to take part in those efforts. Well aware that the primary responsibility lies with Bosnia and Herzegovina, its leaders and its peoples, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, however, as a next-door neighbour, is willing and ready, in the best possible way, to make a constructive contribution, alongside other international actors, to the well-being of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source

  27. “The aim is to make it possible for the citizens of the two countries, tied by family, friendship or business bonds, to solve outstanding problems, particularly in the sphere of social and related issues that affect people's everyday lives. Also nearing completion are negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina on establishing an inter-State council at the level of State Presidents, aimed at coordinating and encouraging overall bilateral relations. Finally, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia is vitally interested in the return to their homes of all refugees and displaced persons from across the former Yugoslavia. It is our expectation that the registration of refugees and displaced persons now under way in Yugoslavia will provide a complete picture of the situation and important parameters for solving this key issue.”

    2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source

  28. “The Agreement is not only based on the Dayton/Paris Agreement, but provides also for its further affirmation. It reflects the need of both the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Republika Srpska to regulate mutual relations in the fields of the economy, culture and science, as well as in other fields. Certainly, transparency of cooperation is the essential element of the agreement. The harmonization and finalization of a substantial number of inter-State agreements is under way between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, primarily in the fields of economic cooperation, trade, investment, customs and transport, as well as with regard to providing legal assistance in criminal and civil matters.”

    2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source

  29. “Our two countries are determined to develop all-round cooperation based on good-neighbourliness and mutual respect, as well as on respect for the principles of territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence. Several representatives have mentioned the agreement on special relations between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Republika Srpska, some of them expressing some concern over the issue. Let me say a few words on that subject. As members know, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Republika Srpska recently signed an agreement on the establishment of special relations, in accordance with the Dayton/Paris Agreement, which fully respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source

  30. “This, we believe, is in the best interest of the three constituent peoples in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as of stabilization and the development of cooperation in the region. Since the last meeting of the Security Council on the implementation of the Dayton/Paris Agreement, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia has taken a number of important steps which confirm, in word and in deed, the resolve of my country to normalize relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina and to address problems of particular interest both for Yugoslavia and Bosnia and Herzegovina and for the region as a whole. To begin with, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Bosnia and Herzegovina have established diplomatic relations and will soon exchange ambassadors.”

    2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source

  31. “As another newcomer here today, I should like to assure you, your Excellency, and other members of the Security Council that I am looking forward to our future cooperation. I should like, first of all, to thank Mr. Wolfgang Petritsch, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his very informative statement, as well as for his report on the implementation of the Peace Agreement. I wish to assure Mr. Petritsch of my Government's continued support for his work and its readiness to cooperate with him in the future. May I also on this occasion emphasize the full commitment of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to a consistent implementation of, and full respect for, the letter and the spirit of the Dayton/Paris Agreement. We expect that all other participants in the implementation of the Agreement are also committed to that process.”

    2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source