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1. “I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on Bulgaria's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. Seeing you preside over this meeting, Mr. Foreign Minister, provides telling evidence of the attention with which Bulgaria, Yugoslavia's neighbour, addresses a question of paramount importance to our region. I also wish to thank Mr. Annabi for his comprehensive and interesting briefing. After many difficult years of effort to put an end to the conflicts in the Balkans, stability still continues to elude some areas of South-East Europe. No doubt, Kosovo and Metohija will be central in determining whether the process of stabilization will take root and proceed towards accelerated integration into Europe or be stalled in a quagmire of prolonged instability.”

   2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source

2. “In this connection, a status-of-mission agreement regulating Federal Republic of Yugoslavia- UNMIK cooperation is urgently required. It would significantly facilitate cooperation and would be in line with established United Nations practice for missions of a similar nature. In conclusion, I would like to emphasize the willingness of Yugoslavia to do everything in its power to contribute to the improvement of the situation in Kosovo and Metohija, for the benefit of all its inhabitants.”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

3. “In this context, we call for the establishment of cooperation in the fields of education, public health and in particular the protection of cultural heritage. Furthermore, we believe that tax collection points should be set up farther inside the territory of Kosovo and Metohija, since their maintenance at the administrative boundary with Serbia would create an impression that Kosovo and Metohija is actually an independent State. Finally, we are of the View that taking into account the good and useful cooperation existing between the Yugoslav Army, the Yugoslav Ministry of Interior and KFOR in southern Serbia, there is no reason why similar cooperation concerning Kosovo and Metohija should not be ensured. I should also like to reiterate once again my Government's readiness and commitment to further intensify cooperation with UNMIK.”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

4. “Such a step would be completely in line with resolution 1244 (1999), which calls for the return of all forcibly displaced persons without any additional or special conditions. I will not elaborate on the issue of the Constitutional Framework. Our position is well known, and it was summarized in the letter I addressed to you, Mr. President, earlier this month. It is our view that relevant legislation should be enacted to improve the content of the Framework and that additional confidence-building measures be put in place to offer the Serbs and other non-Albanians protection so that they can live side by side with others in the province. It is necessary to ensure institutional links between Kosovo Serbs and the authorities in Belgrade.”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

5. “Minority protection is not contingent upon the will of minorities to take part in self-governing institutions, but their safety will enable their meaningful participation in these institutions. As the situation stands now, Kosovo and Metohija is on the way to being totally transformed into a mono- ethnic community. Two thirds of the Serb population and many members of other ethnic communities have left for other parts of the country. Pristina has been practically cleansed: of its 40,000 Serbs only 200 have remained. The process of the return of displaced persons to Kosovo and Metohija has not yet started. Actually, flight out of the province continues on a daily basis. The return of internally displaced persons should begin immediately, at least to certain areas of Kosovo and Metohija where that can be achieved in safety.”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

6. “However, whether Kosovo Serbs will actually go to the polls will depend on whether the conditions for free and fair elections really exist at that time. Unfortunately, so far these conditions have not been created: there is no minimum physical safety, particularly for the non-Albanian population; the remaining Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija cannot go from one place to another without an armed escort. In such conditions, we find it difficult to expect to even hold an election campaign, let alone vote. It is difficult to contend that participating in an election is a precondition for a life in safety. On the other hand, in the absence of safety, there are no conditions for democratic elections.”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

7. “We also agree with the assessment that basic obstacles to the creation of a multi-ethnic Kosovo and Metohija are the lack of physical, social and economic security for the population, as well as the lack of freedom of movement and equal access to public services. Furthermore, we recognize the importance of the establishment of the new Pillar I and UNMIK's recent measures to combat organized crime, illegal weapons possession and terrorism. Yugoslavia has repeatedly emphasized that it supports in principle the elections in Kosovo and Metohija and the creation of interim institutions in accordance with resolution 1244 (1999), especially its provision regarding respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Yugoslavia. Therefore, we have called on the Serbian community to take part in the registration process for the election.”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

8. “Another equally significant aspect of the mission is the Council's visit to Belgrade. The exchange of views with President Kostunica, Minister Svilanovic and other members of our Government was in our assessment detailed, open and constructive. Yugoslavia is committed to continuing to cooperate with the international community, particularly with the Security Council, UNMIK and the Kosovo Force (KFOR) in resolving difficult problems in Kosovo and Metohija. We support the position of the Security Council mission that the political process in Kosovo and Metohija has to be further promoted in accordance with resolution 1244 (1999). That indeed requires substantial additional efforts by UNMIK, KFOR and UNMIK police, as well as the full attention of the Security Council.”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

9. “I would like to thank you, personally, Mr. President, and all members of the Council for your efforts to bring about the mission whose results we are discussing today. I am also grateful to Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for his analysis and presentation. We View the discussions that the mission had in Yugoslavia, in Kosovo and Metohija and in Belgrade as very useful. The visit provided an opportunity for all members of the Council to acquire first-hand information on the situation on the ground and assess challenges that the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) is facing in the very complex period that is ahead of us. This kind of active involvement of the Council is, we believe, important and very helpful for the process of the implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).”

   2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source