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1. “Thank you very much, Mr. President, for this opportunity to address the Security Council. Before I start my remarks, I would like to greet Foreign Minister Jose Luis Guterres. It is an enormous pleasure to see him here again in this building and especially in the Council. I would also like to thank Mr. Ian Martin for his presentation of the Secretary-General's report on the situation in Timor- Leste (S/2006/628) and his recommendations for a new United Nations mission. I also take this opportunity to commend the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Hasegawa, and his staff for their work in Timor-Leste. Portugal concurs with the statement which the representative of Finland has made on behalf of the European Union. But in my national capacity, I would like to add the following.”

   2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source

2. “We are also concerned by the recent attacks on and looting of the Ministry of Justice, the General Prosecutor's office and the records of the Serious Crimes Unit, particularly the records regarding the crimes of 1999. It is reassuring to know that the United Nations has backup copies of those records. Those sad events underline the need to ensure that all those responsible for the serious crimes committed in Timor- Leste are held accountable, so as to respond to the legitimate desire for justice of all those affected by the violence. We therefore continue to look forward to the report of the Secretary-General outlining a legally sound and feasible approach to the question of accountability in Timor-Leste. Portugal recalls the responsibility of the international community and of the Security Council in relation to Timor-Leste.”

   2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source

3. “In that regard, I can assure you and members of the Council, Madam President, that Portugal stands ready to contribute with forces to serve under United Nations command and control. Justice is a key element for long-lasting political reconciliation. It is important to establish the truth regarding recent violence, namely, that which occurred on 28 April and 25 May. We welcome the request for a special inquiry commission as outlined in the letter of Foreign Minister Ramos-Horta to the Secretary- General of 9 June 2006. We especially welcome the fact that all relevant actors consider that a necessary step to reach a settlement and uphold the rule of law.”

   2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source

4. “But, as in any sovereign and independent State, in the end it will be up to the Timorese to decide, in accordance with their constitutional and democratic system, on issues like justice, the nature and role of the armed forces and the police, economic governance, administration and so on. Timor-Leste is a child of the United Nations. It therefore needs the universality and impartiality of the United Nations, which must once again take a leading role. In our View, that new mission should be able to facilitate political dialogue and reconciliation, restore and maintain security and ensure that the 2007 elections will be peaceful, free and fair. That is what the Timorese expect from us, and therefore that should be our mission as soon as possible.”

   2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source

5. “Timor-Leste needs our help. Timor-Leste is not a failed State. We are dealing with a deep political crisis which is having very serious security and humanitarian repercussions. That crisis is far from over. Also, thousands of weapons are missing and could be used in further actions of violent destabilization throughout the country. Reconciliation will be a long and difficult process, but it is a first, much-needed, step for S/l'V.5457 Timorese society to take. Political solutions can then be sought, and hopefully found, by the Timorese themselves. The Timorese should remain the masters of their choices regarding the governance of their own country. The support of Portugal for Timor-Leste will continue to be guided by that fundamental principle. There is a clear need for continued multilateral and bilateral assistance and support.”

   2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source

6. “The international forces were deployed to assist a sovereign country, on the basis of bilateral arrangements and with the support of the Security Council. However, the current turmoil shows the need for renewed long-term involvement by the United Nations in Timor-Leste. In defining the future mandate of the United Nations presence in Timor-Leste, we should first and foremost listen to the views of the Timorese, as we just did. We should respect Timorese ownership, since the Timor-Leste of today is not the Timor-Leste of 1999. Since 20 May 2002, Timor-Leste has been an independent, sovereign country. As mentioned by the Secretary-General in his most recent reports, Timor-Leste has made impressive progress in many areas of governance and institution-building, with the support of UNOTIL and bilateral and multilateral partners.”

   2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source

7. “A Portuguese gendarmerie force totalling 127 personnel arrived in Dili on Saturday, 3 June. In accordance with the memorandum of understanding signed between the Governments of Portugal and Timor-Leste on 25 May 2006, this paramilitary police force is to operate in Dili and its surroundings, under the authority of President Xanana Gusmao and Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri, and with Portuguese operational command. It will also provide, in the future, assistance and training to the Rapid Intervention Unit of the Timor-Leste police. In an attempt to improve cooperation and coordination between forces on the ground, an interim arrangement has been agreed upon regarding operations by the Portuguese gendarmerie force and interaction with the other international forces.”

   2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source

8. “In my national capacity, I wish to make the following remarks. When I addressed the Security Council at its public meeting of 5 May (see S/PV.5432), I underlined that Timor-Leste had been an important responsibility and a very large investment by the international community and the United Nations. I also said that we should do everything in our power to secure that investment and strengthen the fragile peace and democracy in Timor-Leste. In the light of recent events and as stated by the Secretary-General, we need to carefully assess the lessons of the current unrest to see whether we have withdrawn the United Nations peacekeeping forces too soon. Like Mr. Ian Martin, we think also that the T imorese need to be assured that the United Nations will be with them in the present and in the future.”

   2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source

9. “I am grateful for this opportunity to address the Security Council. I would like start by thanking Mr. Ian Martin for his comprehensive briefing on the situation in Timor- Leste. Mr. Martin is an old friend of Timor-Leste, and it is good to see him once again. I also take this opportunity to commend Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and his staff for their work and for the sacrifices they have made throughout this difficult period. I assure them of our willingness to continue to cooperate closely with the United Nations on the ground and to support the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL) and United Nations agencies in Timor-Leste. Portugal concurs with the statement which the representative of Austria will soon make on behalf of the European Union.”

   2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source

10. “We recall the responsibility of the international community and of the Security Council in relation to Timor-Leste. Portugal will therefore remain committed to the consolidation of peace and democracy in Timor-Leste. May I also say that I take due note of the United States proposal of a technical rollover for the mandate of UNOTIL. I believe it is wise to reassess the situation in the light of recent developments.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

11. “As stated in the same report, in the near future "the country will continue to depend on external assistance to finance its economic, social and human development and to reduce overall poverty" (Ibid.). Timor-Leste has been an investment of high return for the Security Council. The case of Timor- Leste is referred to in academia and the media as an example of the indispensable role and the effectiveness of this body. But the time has not yet come for Timor- Leste to be off the Security Council's radar. We should do everything in our power to secure this investment and strengthen the fragile democracy in the world's newest country. Portugal underlines the importance of sustained multilateral and bilateral assistance to Timor-Leste.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

12. “Portugal will continue to be supportive of the initiatives taken by the Secretary-General in that regard. Last August, the Secretary-General wrote that "Timor-Leste still has the lowest level of human development in East Asia and the Pacific and remains among the 20 poorest countries in the world. Moreover, economic growth is expected to be modest in 2005 due to stagnant employment opportunities, a continued downsizing of the international presence and a decline in bilateral and multilateral assistance." (S/2005/533, para. 36) I also dare to say that we should not count on any miraculous solutions arising from the potential revenues from oil and gas exploitation.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

13. “An approach based solely on bilateral assistance programmes will not be sufficient, given the political sensitivity of this issue. Portugal has a long-standing commitment to the promotion of human rights, especially in the case of Timor-Leste. We look forward to the report of the Secretary-General in response to the letter dated 28 September 2005 from the President of the Security Council (S/2005/613), which requested the Secretary- General to outline a "practically feasible" approach to the question of accountability in Timor-Leste. We support the Secretary-General's appeal regarding the need to ensure that all those responsible for serious crimes committed in Timor-Leste are held accountable so as to respond to the legitimate desire for justice on the part of all those affected by violence.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

14. “We support the proposals regarding the mandate and the components of a small integrated United Nations office in Timor-Leste. Those proposals are the minimum required to face the challenges ahead. I must also underline the following points. In recent weeks, we have witnessed some disturbing developments related to the political and security situation in Timor-Leste. The latest incidents involving ex-soldiers and the police reveal the existence of serious systemic problems within the security forces. That situation requires international support in terms of capacity-building for this critical sector. The United Nations should provide assistance to the Government of Timor-Leste in addressing some of the systemic problems within the security forces.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

15. “The presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for 2007 - the first since the country's independence - will be a major test and, we sincerely hope, "a significant step forward in the process of strengthening this fragile democracy" (Ibid.), as the Secretary-General puts it. As Security Council members recognized in the letter of 28 March from the President of the Security Council (S/2006/ 196) requesting the Secretary-General to present options for how the United Nations can best provide assistance to Timor-Leste following the end of UNOTIL's mandate, we must take into account that peace and democracy in Timor-Leste need to be further consolidated. The recommendations of the Secretary-General are based on a fair analysis of the situation on the ground.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

16. “The Secretary-General's report mentions some of our contributions in the areas of justice and electoral assistance, but our cooperation extends to many other areas, namely, education, health, social protection, police, the armed forces, customs and finances. That puts us in the special position of being able to agree with the analysis of the Secretary- General, which takes into due consideration the requests presented by the authorities of Timor-Leste: "many of the country's institutions are at a nascent stage and will require the continued assistance and support of the international community" (S/2006/251, para. 50).”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

17. “As mentioned by the Secretary-General in his report, Timor-Leste has made impressive progress in many areas of governance, institution-building and capacity-building, with the support of UNOTIL and bilateral and multilateral partners. We also commend the people and the leadership of Timor-Leste for their perseverance and their determination to succeed. For us that is no surprise, as the Portuguese people are keenly aware of the suffering endured by the East Timorese people during their struggle for self-determination. We shared that suffering, and we celebrated together when the moment of freedom arrived at last. The solidarity of the Portuguese people is the reason why Portugal remains, by far, the largest donor to Timor-Leste. Since 1999, Portugal has contributed more than €400 million.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

18. “There have been other good stories to tell in recent years in the context of the management of international peace and security, but none compares in terms of the degree of success achieved in Timor-Leste thus far. I would like to pay tribute to all those who have been directly involved in that success, above all to the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan. I also would like to evoke the memory of Sergio Vieira de Mello, a man who did an outstanding job in Timor-Leste and who became a symbol for all of us. He embodied the principles and the highest values of this Organization, and he paid the ultimate price in its service.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

19. “Portugal subscribes to the statement just made by the representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union. I would like to add a number of comments. I congratulate the Council on having convened this public meeting. It gives us an opportunity to hear the views of Timor-Leste, as put forward by the Foreign Minister, Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, and of its partners, particularly regarding the Secretary-General's proposal for the establishment of a follow-on integrated United Nations office in Timor-Leste. I think that it is fair to say that from 1999 to date, Timor-Leste has probably been the major success story of the United Nations.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

20. “I would like to start by thanking the Secretary-General for the end of mandate report on the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL) (S/2006/251), as well as for the proposal contained therein on the establishment of a follow-on integrated United Nations office, in response to the request made by Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri in his letter of 17 January to the Secretary-General (S/2006/39, annex), and reiterated in a letter of 2 March (S/2006/157, annex) from Foreign Minister J ose Ramos-Horta, who is present today, and in a letter of 2 April (S/2006/230, annex) from President Xanana Gusmao. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Hasegawa, and his staff for the excellent work they have done.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

21. “In that regard, we reiterate our support for the report of the Secretary- General's Commission of Experts, and we note the request of the Security Council that the Secretary- General submit a report on justice and reconciliation for Timor-Leste with a practically feasible approach, so that the expectations of the people are met.”

    2006-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5351 (2006) · source

22. “We congratulate the Government of Timor-Leste for its initiative in creating a mechanism to ensure transparency in the management of those resources. We must acknowledge the importance of continuing bilateral assistance and underline the responsibility of the international community in relation to Timor-Leste. I would just like to point out that last week Portugal signed an assistance plan with the Timorese Government wherein it committed $32.6 million in development assistance to Timor-Leste for 2006. My final remarks relate to the responsibility of the international community and of the Security Council in relation to Timor-Leste.”

    2006-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5351 (2006) · source

23. “Portugal believes that we must determine what kind of international presence will be appropriate to assist Timor-Leste on its way to long- term stability and development and in the tasks in which the Timorese Government finds it more urgently needs United Nations support. We welcome the steady and positive development in the relationship of Timor-Leste and its neighbour, Indonesia. An example is the effort to finalize the demarcation of the remaining 1 per cent of the border, which is the result of the consistent commitment by the leadership of both countries. Portugal also welcomes the recent signing of the agreement between Australia and Timor-Leste, which will provide much-needed resources to sustain the economic progress of this new country.”

    2006-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5351 (2006) · source

24. “Timor-Leste is in a critical period of its peacebuilding process, and the report of the Secretary- General clearly outlines a number of areas that are in need of international assistance beyond the mandate of UNOTIL, namely, justice, finance, police training and border management. Another challenge facing Timor- Leste will be the preparations for and conduct of the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for 2007 - the first since the country assumed independence in 2002. While the future of the country rests first and foremost with the Timorese people and their Government, under the present circumstances Portugal supports the Secretary-General's proposal that the international community should remain engaged in Timor-Leste beyond 20 May 2006, when UNOTIL's mandate expires.”

    2006-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5351 (2006) · source

25. “First, we agree with the evaluation by the United Nations of the situation of Timor-Leste and that the successful conclusion of local elections, the strengthening of the legal framework through the adoption of key legislation and the improved observance of human rights by the police are good examples of progress. We share the view that the overall situation in Timor-Leste remains stable, except for a few incidents involving the incursion of former militias into Timor-Leste and a serious border incident a few weeks ago that resulted in the death of three infiltrators. In that context, I would like to emphasize that even relatively low-level incidents could have - we hope not - a significant impact on and consequences for the stability of Timor-Leste. My second point is a direct consequence of this perception.”

    2006-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5351 (2006) · source

26. “Mr. President, I would like first to thank President Xanana Gusmao and Foreign Minister Ramos-Horta. I also wish to express my appreciation for President Gusmao's most valuable contribution to this debate. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his latest report on the situation of Timor-Leste and to thank Special Representative Hasegawa for his excellent presentation. I take this opportunity to praise the dedicated efforts of the civilian, military and police components of the United Nations Office in Timor- Leste (UNOTIL) and to congratulate them on their many achievements in Timor-Leste. Portugal subscribes to the statement made by the representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union. Therefore, I will only add a few comments of our own.”

    2006-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5351 (2006) · source

27. “Our involvement, however, is far from being exclusively financial. With the same objective of practical involvement, Portuguese nationals in their thousands have taken part in UNMISET - and in the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor before that - from peacekeepers to civilian police observers to civil servants and volunteers. Portugal is ready to maintain that level of support to Timor-Leste. We encourage other countries to do the same as we continue to closely follow developments in Timor-Leste, in particular as the transition from UNMISET to UNOTIL is carried out.”

    2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source

28. “We are all aware that, despite the significant steps that the country has taken in institution-building and in becoming a viable State, much more remains to be done. International support, both bilateral and multilateral, must be forthcoming. We have achieved a lot, and we must safeguard that investment by ensuring that Timor-Leste continues to benefit from the assistance of the international community. In that context, I would like to point out that, from 1999 to April 2005, Portugal invested about $450 million in bilateral investment, development programmes and technical-military cooperation in Timor-Leste. Moreover, a significant part of the equipment utilized by the former Portuguese military contingent in UNMISET, amounting to over $20 million in value, was donated by Portugal to the Government of Timor-Leste in June 2004.”

    2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source

29. “Timor-Leste is in a critical period of its peacebuilding process. The report of the Secretary- General clearly outlines a number of areas still in need of international assistance. In particular, police capacity-building is of great concern to us. In that regard, Portugal is currently working closely with the Secretariat in order to coordinate our offer to provide bilateral support, in the form of 30 gendarmerie officers, in the efforts of the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL) to assist the national police. My final comment pertains to the responsibility of the international community and of the United Nations in this important period of Timor-Leste's recent history. Timor-Leste should continue to benefit from the organized and coherent support of the United Nations system.”

    2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source

30. “In that context, we look forward to considering its final recommendations. We also note the positive developments in Timor- Leste's relations with its neighbours, in particular the highly symbolic visit of President Yudhoyono to Dili last April. We welcome the progress towards resolving issues key to the Timorese, such as finalizing the demarcation of land and maritime borders. We welcome resolution 1599 (2005), which was adopted by the Council on 28 April and which establishes a one-year follow-on special political mission in Timor-Leste. Although the security environment remains calm and stable, we believe it is important for the Security Council to follow the situation on the ground with particular attention, taking into account the removal of the last United Nations troops.”

    2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source

31. “I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his final report (S/2005/310) on the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET), as well as Assistant Secretary- General Hedi Annabi for his presentation. I take this opportunity to praise the dedicated efforts of the civilian, military and police components of UNMISET, under the leadership of Special Representative Hasegawa, and to congratulate them for their many achievements in Timor-Leste. Portugal subscribes to the statement made by the representative of Luxembourg on behalf of the European Union. I will only add a few comments of our own. First, we welcome the important work being carried out by the independent Commission of Experts appointed by the Secretary-General to review the prosecution of serious human rights violations committed in Timor-Leste in 1999.”

    2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source

32. “We should pursue, for a further period, a concerted effort to enable Timor-Leste to achieve three interrelated goals: security and stability; institution-building and State-building; and an adequate environment that can lead to sustainable development. I would like to reiterate that Portugal - both individually and as a member of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries - will remain committed to supporting those goals and the efforts by the United Nations to that effect.”

    2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source

33. “This would include such components as military liaison officers, police trainers, civilian advisers, human rights officers and a small office to support the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. We have made many advances and have invested a great deal in Timor-Leste since 1999. We need to preserve and consolidate the good results already obtained. Therefore, we are convinced that in order for the United Nations presence to have the credibility it needs, it should have a clear mandate from the Council and should be led by a Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”

    2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source

34. “This is particularly worrisome because a successor arrangement to the present military liaison arrangement is not yet in place. The Secretary-General's report states that Timor- Leste has made significant advances towards self- sufficiency. Nevertheless, significant challenges remain, and continuing international assistance beyond the expiration of UNMISET's current mandate is essential for the mid- and long-term security, stability and sustainable development of that country. That is why Portugal agrees with the recommendations set out by the Secretary-General to ensure that, after May 2005, a new structure for the United Nations presence in Timor-Leste is configured in order to address the existing needs.”

    2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source

35. “It is of great importance that Timor-Leste secure timely access to its natural resources, thus paving the way for its peaceful and economically sustainable development. Timor-Leste is in a critical period of its peacebuilding process, and the report of the Secretary- General clearly outlines a number of areas that will require international assistance beyond the expiration of the mandate of UNMISET. Much work remains to be done in the area of police training, namely in the management of the border, which remains porous and therefore a source of illegal incursions and illegal trade. Security on the border is a key factor for the political and social stability of Timor-Leste. We note with concern that land border demarcation is incomplete.”

    2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source

36. “Portugal fully subscribes to the statement made by the representative of Luxembourg on behalf of the European Union. I will add only a few comments of our own. First, we very much welcome the establishment of a commission of experts to conduct a thorough assessment of the progress made by the judicial processes involving the Ad Hoc Human Rights Tribunal in Jakarta, the Serious Crimes Unit and the Special Panels for serious crimes in Dili. We look forward to its recommendations. We also note and highly commend the steady and significant developments that have been taking place in the relationship of Timor-Leste with its neighbours regarding such important issues as land and maritime borders.”

    2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source

37. “First of all, let me express my Government's condolences to the Government of Bangladesh on the tragic death of nine peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his latest report on the situation in Timor-Leste and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Hasegawa for his excellent presentation. I should like to take this opportunity to praise the dedicated efforts of the civilian, military and police components of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) and to congratulate them on their many achievements in Timor-Leste. I would like also to welcome Foreign Minister Jose Ramos-Horta and to thank him for his valuable contribution to this debate.”

    2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source