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“Indeed, the treatment to be given to the issue of children and armed conflict will certainly benefit greatly if the issue is squarely placed within the context of the more general problem of children in need. This is a task that various organs of the United Nations system must address in the context of close coordination and cooperation among themselves as well as with Member States and non-governmental organizations. Coordination among the relevant departments of the Secretariat also should be strengthened and continuously reviewed. The Secretary-General's report contains constructive elements that, further developed and duly implemented, are capable of greatly improving the situation.”
2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898 (2004) · source
“It is precisely because the efforts of the international community to address this problem still fall short of what is needed to end the grievous suffering of children in armed conflict that this issue must continue to be taken up by the United Nations system and, most appropriately, by the Security Council. In order to maximize the effect of the Council's action in this regard, it seems to our delegation that close coordination with the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council is needed, given the complexity of the issue, the social and economic responsibilities of those organs and their central role in ensuring assistance to children in need.”
2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898 (2004) · source
“Over the years, negotiations concerning the international instruments related to this issue have been a continuous source of inspiration for our legislators and policy makers. Brazil is fully committed to the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and has recently ratified the Optional Protocols thereto. The situation of children continues to be alarming, as they are preyed upon by parties to armed conflict around the world. Their vulnerability makes them easy victims of all sorts of abuse and gross violations of humanitarian law.”
2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898 (2004) · source
“I should add that the report constitutes a step forward in the efforts that the United Nations began to undertake more than 10 years ago, when the first Independent Expert on children and armed conflict was appointed. Creating a world fit for children is tantamount to guaranteeing the future of all humankind. In recent years, United Nations efforts to focus international attention on child-specific issues in the context of armed conflicts have been expanding in order to respond to the demand for action, given the seriousness of the issue and the growing number of conflicts affecting children in different parts of the world. Brazil, for its part, has always attached great importance to the promotion and protection of the rights of the child.”
2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898 (2004) · source
“Mr. Sardenberg (Brazil) (spoke in Spanish): I wish at the outset to express our honour and pleasure at seeing you, Madam, presiding over the work of the Security Council on this very important and sensitive issue. Your presence, Madam Minister, in the Chair adds honour and prestige to the excellent work being performed by the Chilean presidency in the person of the Permanent Representative of Chile, Ambassador Heraldo Mufioz. (spoke in English) The Council has before it a comprehensive report (S/2003/1053) submitted by the Secretary-General, who deserves our congratulations. I would also like to thank Mr. Olara Otunnu and Ms. Carol Bellamy for their introductory remarks.”
2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898 (2004) · source
“A solution to the problem of small arms will require the commitment of all States and the assistance of civil society, in addition to the necessary input of international, regional and subregional organisms. The Council will not be able to meet the challenge alone. The fact that it is discussing the matter and listening to the opinion of States members of the Council and other Members about expectations with regard to its actions is positive, however. This open debate assures all Members of the Council's renewed commitment to working together and contributing to collective efforts towards eradicating the illegal flow of small arms.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896 (2004) · source
“For this reason, the step taken by the General Assembly towards constituting a working group responsible for devising an international instrument to identify and trace small arms is crucial. We expect the document to be produced in forthcoming sessions to be legally binding and responsive to the urgent necessity of interrupting the illegal flow of weapons. The head of the delegation of the Philippines, Ambassador Lauro Baja, made interesting comments on the recommendations contained in the Secretary- General's report, drawing our attention to the complementarity between the work of the Security Council and that of the General Assembly on this issue and to the need for consultations on this point between the Presidents of those organs.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896 (2004) · source
“Brazil has also adopted a national arms system as a measure of preventive control. Aside from such strengthening of legislative measures, we also regularly exchange information with our neighbours and have established border procedures. With our Southern Common Market partners, we have endeavoured to establish a joint mechanism establishing a registry of buyers and vendors of firearms, ammunition and explosives. In our region as a whole, which has been a pioneer in dealing with small arms, as well as with other matters relating to disarmament, the Inter-American Convention Against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives and other Related Materials is in effect. Notwithstanding all these national, subregional and regional initiatives, we still have not solved our problem.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896 (2004) · source
“The implementation of the Programme of Action of the United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, enacted in 2001 and recently evaluated in July 2003, is especially important in our effort to find an acceptable solution to that serious problem. Unfortunately, despite national efforts, there are still loopholes in the regime for the legal transfer of arms that allow for the diversion of arms to the illegal market. Brazil stands as an example of such efforts, having adapted its legislation to current necessities. Recently, President Lula da Silva sanctioned the innovative Disarmament Statute, which restricts the bearing, possession and commerce of arms, in addition to criminalizing international arms trafficking.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896 (2004) · source
“The issue of small arms, whether in the context of disarmament, national security, public security or from a humanitarian perspective, must be permanently discussed in all relevant forums - subregional, regional or multilateral. The Security Council has been dealing with this problem, when it is associated with conflict prevention, implementation of arms embargoes, post-conflict arms collection and the tasks of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. In 1999, when the subject of small arms was discussed in the Council for the first time, Brazil also had the opportunity to occupy a non-permanent seat. Since then, the Council has reached common ground on that issue, permitting a broader understanding of its diversified aspects.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896 (2004) · source
“The Brazilian delegation is particularly pleased to congratulate you, Sir, for the important initiative of debating this item during the month of January. We are thankful, as well, to the Secretary-General, for his report on ways and means in which the Security Council could contribute to dealing with the question of the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in situations under its consideration. The issue of the uncontrolled traffic of this kind of weapon became a great concern for the international community, due to the tragic consequences of arms availability in terms of making local conflicts more lethal and generating a sense of insecurity in civil societies.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896 (2004) · source
“Finally, while terrorism is certainly a scourge, it must be understood that security-related measures alone will not enable us to prevail in the fight against terror. As the Secretary-General aptly put it at the opening of the general debate of the General Assembly: "a world in which many millions of people endure brutal oppression and extreme misery will never be fully secure, even for its most privileged inhabitants". (A/58/PV.7, p. 3) The Council may not be the ideal body in which to address several of those afflictions of mankind, but it should be aware of the relationship between the threat represented by international terrorism and the living conditions of a great part of mankind if we are to win this war on terrorism.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“That is especially relevant because measures to address shortcomings identified in the Committee's structure are being studied at this very moment. As we consider ways and means to improve the measures imposed by the 1267 Committee, three essential considerations, in our view, must be kept at the forefront. The first is that, given the transnational nature of the terrorist threat, cooperation among the entire international community is an indispensable component of success in this struggle. Secondly, it is fundamental to ensure that measures adopted to fight terrorism are in conformity with international law and with the commitments undertaken by Member States in that regard.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“Full consideration of the global nature of the struggle against terrorism, and of the need to capitalize on the international community's unity of purpose in that fight, must be maintained as a main objective during this effort. In that context, the announced commitment to continue to promote efforts aimed at ensuring transparency in the Committee is a step in the right direction. Initiatives to improve cooperation with international organizations - such as Interpol - are also a potentially advantageous path to be explored. In addition, efforts to increase and enhance cooperation with the Counter-Terrorism Committee, as well as with other United Nations organs involved in the fight against terrorism, should be continued.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“Some of these have been highlighted in your presentation: the possible conflict between the sanctions regime and basic international human rights standards, such as due process; the difficulty in implementing the freezing of non-financial assets; the resurfacing of listed entities under new names; the use of charitable institutions as fronts for the financing of terrorist activities and the necessity of preserving legitimate charitable institutions from controls intended to target false charities; and the necessity of providing legitimate alternatives for traditional users of alternate remittance systems. All those aspects constitute hindrances to attaining the objectives envisaged. Those questions and others will have to be addressed in the timely improvement of "the measures imposed", as proposed in resolution 1455 (2003).”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“Various additional resolutions relating to these sanctions, approved since then, reflect the Council's awareness of the need to update the tools designed to fight terrorism. The 1267 Committee has become a singular instrument of the Council, with little in common with the traditional sanctions system adopted by the Council over the years as a measure of last resort. The very nature of the 1267 sanctions regime has led to difficulties in the implementation of the sanctions that go beyond the aforementioned lack of consistency in reporting.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“President, as Chairman of the Committee, and those carried out by the Monitoring Group to selected countries are useful tools for gathering information regarding the implementation of the sanctions on the ground. They also permit direct contact with high-level officials in charge of the application of the measures, which raises awareness about them in the countries in question, and allows the Chairman to receive, firsthand, expressions of concern regarding the difficulties in applying certain aspects of the sanctions. The practice of carrying out missions to Member States should certainly be continued this year. Brazil was an elected member of the Council when resolution 1267 (1999) was adopted, back in 1999.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“The work of the 1267 Committee is fundamental to countering the peril we are facing by gathering information that might lead to the development of strategies and mechanisms that could reduce and, ideally, eliminate this scourge. It is unfortunate to note, however, that less than fifty per cent of the Members of the Organization have presented reports on the implementation of the relevant sanctions. A careful assessment of the reasons for this lack of conformity should be made, so that its causes can be corrected and redressed. Measures to encourage greater conformity must be studied and included in the resolution that we should be adopting by the end of the week. Your missions, Mr.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“International terrorism remains a major threat to international peace and security, and despite serious efforts, Brazil believes that the menace presented by Al Qaeda, the Taliban and its associates continues to be one of the most evident manifestations of this. Even when the commission of acts of terrorism is avoided, recent measures affecting international travel are a clear reminder of how this constant affliction impacts the daily lives of us all. The repudiation of terrorism contained in the Brazilian Constitution is one of the guiding principles for our country's international relations. Brazil's participation in the work of the Council will faithfully reflect this constitutional provision.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, sir, on your assumption to the presidency of the Security Council this month. The delegation of Brazil is confident that your presidency will be successful and is willing to assist you throughout this period. I thank you for the words of welcome that you and all delegations addressed to the newly elected members of the Council. I would also like to thank you for your second oral assessment, as chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267(1999), and encourage you and the Committee to pursue your work this year with the same dedication as that shown in 2003.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“The parties must do their best to make the road map work. The creation of a Palestinian State, in accordance with the legitimate aspirations of its people, and a State of Israel, living within internationally recognized borders, is the only way of ensuring peace and stability in the Middle East. The Government of Brazil reiterates its willingness to contribute to any initiative, under the auspices of the United Nations, which may lead to that end.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“We have voiced our dismay at the spiral of brutality, founded on retaliation and revenge, that characterizes daily life in parts of the Middle East. Too many innocent lives have already been claimed. Peace will not be achieved by merely forcing the hand of one party until it finally capitulates. Only the resumption of negotiations that result in a just and comprehensive agreement can pave the way for lasting peace for all the peoples in the region. In this regard, the construction of a separation wall and the announcement by the Israeli Government of new settlement activities in the occupied territories further discourage the trust and confidence that are indispensable at this moment. We call upon the parties to return to the negotiating table and, with resolute and bold steps, to begin the implementation of the road map.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“This debate is taking place against the backdrop of an increasingly serious situation in the Middle East. The stalemate in the peace process jeopardizes the stability of the whole region, as recent tragic developments prove only too well. This situation of virtual paralysis, which is conducive to the escalation of tension and hostilities, demands the permanent engagement of the Security Council. The follow-up of the situation by the Council on the basis of its monthly assessments is now insufficient and is putting the Council's credibility at risk. Unless prompt and concrete measures are adopted, we may be faced with a full-scale crisis beyond our control. Brazil has had many opportunities to express its condemnation of all acts of violence and all forms of terrorism.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“As demonstrated by the experiences of, among other countries, Timor-Leste and South Africa, finding ways to deal with the legacy of the past in a constructive and objective manner is an important aspect of the process of reconstructing societies. Finally, I believe that justice and the rule of law are indispensable to nation-building processes. The setting up of the Economic and Social Council ad hoc advisory groups dedicated to post-conflict situations in specific countries such as Guinea-Bissau and Burundi is a very useful step. It is highly advisable that coordination between the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and other United Nations organs be reinforced in order to facilitate the reintegration of war-torn countries into the international community. Brazil will continue to contribute to this cause.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“Secondly, international actors must behave as facilitators, leaving no doubt that sovereignty belongs to the people themselves and that its restoration is the goal to be achieved. Thirdly, we must take a stern attitude when dealing with the legal fate of perpetrators of crimes against humanity. Omissions may send a wrong message in the shaping of a new reality on the ground. The International Criminal Court is an achievement of paramount importance in the history of law. It clearly states that impunity is not acceptable, regardless of one's position or prestige. We call on all Member States to adhere to the Rome Statute so as to make that message even clearer. Truth and reconciliation committees have proved to be effective instruments in facilitating the transition to a new reality.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“Our efforts should be aimed at paving the way for a smooth transition when the time for a mission's exit has arrived. In order to ensure such an outcome, strong local institutions must be set up. Promoting the rule of law goes beyond defending a principle or even establishing a mechanism; it also involves creating material conditions for justice - namely, training law enforcement agencies, building correctional facilities, renovating local courts and assisting judges and lawyers. I should like to stress three aspects of a successful role for an international presence on the ground. First, that presence must be neutral and willing to provide for inclusive participation by all sectors in the process of rebuilding institutions that may lead to a true and credible democratic society.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“The more disrupted and unstable a situation is, the more important it becomes to provide adequate responses and to make available a framework of legal guidelines and principles to confront lawlessness and to promote stability. Among the conclusions of last year's report of the Executive Committee on Peace and Security task force on the development of comprehensive rule-of-law strategies for peace operations, I would highlight the priority assigned to the engagement of local actors - Government officials, local non-governmental organizations and community organizations - in undertaking rule-of-law operations. The United Nations should continue to consult with such actors as early as possible in the mission-planning process, as well as in all subsequent phases. Models are to be developed, not imposed.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“In the General Assembly, Brazil traditionally sponsors a resolution called "Strengthening of the rule of law", aimed at reaffirming the importance of this subject in the work of the United Nations. General working guidelines are certainly important and helpful. Nevertheless, transforming theory into daily practice is a real challenge before the Organization and the Council as we face diverse situations and realities. There is no affordable one-size- fits-all approach, as the Secretary-General has already emphasized. United Nations actions must always be based on the United Nations Charter and on international humanitarian law and human rights standards.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for the initiative of bringing this timely subject to the attention of the Council. The issue of justice and the rule of law becomes even more relevant at a time when the Secretary-General and an overwhelming number of leaders are underlining the need for a thorough reassessment of the overall work of the United Nations system - specifically that of its main bodies. I should like to begin by recalling that the General Assembly has made a fundamental contribution to this issue, as in recent years it has discussed and adopted a number of resolutions that serve to establish parameters for efforts in the promotion of justice and the rule of law.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“Finally, Brazil reaffirms its full support for the work of the Quartet and its goal to promote, with the international community's cooperation, an end to terrorism and violence, an end to occupation and a permanent settlement of the conflict based on resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 1397 (2002) and other relevant resolutions of the Security Council. We call upon the parties to comply immediately and thoroughly with those resolutions, especially to bring about a meaningful ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal from Palestinian cities, including Ramallah. We reaffirm our willingness to contribute to the implementation of initiatives capable of leading to an improvement of the situation in the region, including by participating in an international mobilization under the aegis of the United Nations.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824Resumption1 (2003) · source
“In that connection, the Government of Brazil calls on Israel to renounce the decision adopted by its security cabinet and once more urges the Israelis and the Palestinians to act with the utmost restraint. Their return to the negotiating table is the only path conducive to a comprehensive, just and lasting solution of the conflict in the Middle East. I also take this opportunity to welcome the appointment of Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei. His many diplomatic skills - as reflected in his contribution to the Oslo process - will be important for the resumption of contacts with his Israeli partners in the quest for a new momentum in the peace process.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The grim trend of developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in recent weeks makes the convening of this open debate both timely and commendable. The new cycle of violence that is taking place in the region as a result of suicidal attacks and retaliatory military incursions, afflicting the civilian populations on both sides, jeopardizes the prospects for implementation of the road map. The Brazilian Government noted with deep concern the Israeli security cabinet's recent decision to "remove" the President of the National Palestinian Authority, Yasser Arafat, from the Palestinian territories. We view with even greater alarm explicit statements on the assassination of President Arafat. Brazil recognizes him as a legitimate authority democratically elected by the Palestinian people.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824Resumption1 (2003) · source
“It should not be overlooked that even some perpetrators of violence deserve assistance, as is the case with child soldiers. We also urge the international community to support the work of the national Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the National Observatory for Human Rights, which are to be established under the All- Inclusive Agreement signed in December 2002. To conclude, we would like to commend the Governments of the neighbouring countries for their support for the activities of the United Nations on the ground. Neighbouring countries should seize the opportunity offered by the success achieved in the inter-Congolese dialogue to consider negotiating international agreements to deal with the remaining concerns about security in the region.”
2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source
“In that connection, MONUC should also be capable of providing a reasonably safe environment in which humanitarian agencies can operate. For sustainable peace to be established, renewed efforts should be made to ensure that impunity for those responsible for atrocities and crimes against humanity does not prevail. It is our view that the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights should be provided with all necessary support and security so that it can offer assistance and gather information on the ground. The recommendations put forward by Mr. Bertrand Ramcharan some 10 days ago before the Council deserve our full support. In particular, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations should be involved in providing psychological help to victims and witnesses of atrocities.”
2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source
“Democracy is the basis for sustainable peace. Brazil looks forward to the successful work of the Independent Electoral Commission and is ready to cooperate with it, drawing on our experience in organizing elections in areas of difficult access. The agreements reached through the inter- Congolese dialogue are highly commendable. Brazil believes that the Secretary-General should be provided with all the resources required to maintain the current trend of positive results. We favour a temporary arms embargo for the region and the establishment of a mechanism for monitoring and inspection. The cruelty of the crimes committed in Ituri and the Kivus shocks the human conscience. The observance of international humanitarian law is a condition for peace in the region.”
2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source
“We therefore commend the Council on its efforts to provide the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) with a more robust mandate before the mandate of the Multinational Force is due to end. A vacuum of authority in the region could harm the significant achievements made by the Ituri Interim Administration and threaten the activities of the recently established Transitional Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Brazil congratulates all the parties involved in the establishment of the Transitional Government and the recently promulgated Transitional Constitution. Those developments would not have happened without MONUC's support, which will remain crucial throughout the process leading to the holding of elections and the creation of a truly democratic Government in the near future.”
2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source
“In this regard, Brazil is ready to offer its share of contributions to help the African people tackle their difficulties, some of which are very familiar to our own country. Appalled by the humanitarian situation in Bunia, the Brazilian Congress has authorized the deployment of two Air Force cargo planes, with their crews, to be used in the transportation of troops and humanitarian assistance from Entebbe to Bunia, under the coordination of the Multinational Force established by resolution 1484 (2003). Current efforts made by the international community to bring immediate relief to the Congolese people and to re-establish control over the clashes taking place in Ituri will have to be followed up.”
2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source
“Thank you very much, Mr. President, for having convened this open meeting to debate the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I would also like to thank Mr. Guehenno and Mr. Solana for their comprehensive statements this morning. I would like to take this opportunity to express Brazil's firm support for the efforts undertaken by the Secretary-General with regard to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We are confident that his new Special Representative, Ambassador William Swing, will continue to show the leadership that is crucial for the success of the peace process, as did his predecessor, Amos Namanga Ngongi. Brazil cherishes its ties with Africa, forged through centuries of intertwined history.”
2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source
“The holding, on 11 April this year, of a meeting with regional organizations to discuss how to handle new challenges to international peace and security is an initiative that should be expanded. In a world of expanding globalization, the nature of the challenges we face today lends more truth to the notion that we cannot legitimately aspire solely to promoting a more peaceful world. At a time of transition, such as the current period, multilateral institutions are more necessary than ever. Because of its political nature and legal standing, the Charter of the United Nations continues to be the most suitable tool for creating a climate of cooperation conducive to preventing, insofar as possible, international conflicts and to finding coherent solutions for the post-conflict period.”
2003-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4748 (2003) · source
“When Brazil was last a member of the Security Council, in 1998 and 1999, the Council held an open debate devoted to the topic of the maintenance of international peace and security and post-conflict peace-building. That discussion underscored the need for the bodies of the United Nations system - and in particular those directly involved in post-conflict peace-building - to cooperate closely and to maintain a dialogue in accordance with their respective responsibilities. Last year, that approach resulted in the establishment of a coordinating mechanism between the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council for African countries emerging from armed conflict, of which the ad hoc advisory group on Guinea-Bissau was the first manifestation. Coordination with regional organizations is another avenue that should be explored.”
2003-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4748 (2003) · source
“However, we must recognize that the same attention from the international community will also be required in the new situation. The role of the United Nations in post-conflict periods is not limited to action coordinated within the Council. Many of the tasks involved in post-conflict stabilization processes entail creating conditions favourable to economic and social development, something that goes well beyond the Council's mandate to maintain international peace and security. It is therefore most appropriate that the Secretary-General and the Presidents of the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council are present at this meeting. Efforts to ensure better coordination between the actions of the main bodies of the United Nations, as well as between other bodies and institutions, are not new.”
2003-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4748 (2003) · source
“It is also promising that dialogue is taking place in the Security Council in accordance with the mandate the Charter has established for it. As we are all aware, ensuring an adequate resolution of the issues remaining at the end of armed conflicts, such as those the Secretary-General referred to this morning, is necessary to guarantee that peace is built on solid foundations. The situation in Timor-Leste, which was the subject of an open meeting of the Council the day before yesterday, is a very clear example of this. Timor-Leste is frequently referred to as a success for the United Nations. The case of Timor-Leste proves that coordinated action on the multilateral level can be effective and that the international community is capable of acting through the Security Council.”
2003-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4748 (2003) · source
“Today, we are far from the time immediately following the end of the cold war, when we all nurtured the hope that, once the obstacles created by the bipolar reality had been overcome, the Security Council would recover its unity and would be able to exercise its role of global leadership in the settlement of international conflicts. I speak of a world system based on the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The current period is marked by uncertainty and instability, which serve to heighten the possibility of conflict and which may thus lead to an increase in post-conflict situations in which the United Nations may be called upon to play its role. Post-conflict situations are, by their very nature, complex, and they invariably have tragic humanitarian effects.”
2003-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4748 (2003) · source
“Mr. Sardenberg (Brazil) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this wrap-up meeting on the work of the Security Council. Meetings on this item are an excellent opportunity for States Members of the Organization that are not represented on the Council to share their vision with regard to the work of this body. The innovation of proposing a specific theme for the meeting seems to me a valid initiative that could give added value to the exercise in reflection that these meetings should be. The chosen theme is very propitious.”
2003-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4748 (2003) · source
“Resolution 1473 (2003) was a proper and immediate reaction to the situation, and it seems to have led to the necessary adjustments for a short-term solution. The continued support of the international community, in order to make it possible to conclude the training process in Timor-Leste, will be crucial if we want this success story to continue. Brazil, to the extent possible, will continue to support the efforts of the United Nations and of the Government of Timor-Leste on the path to building its institutions, in order to foster the economic and social development of the country and of its people.”
2003-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4744 (2003) · source
“We welcome the wise decision to accede to the request of the Secretary-General, which will allow more time to establish and train the Timorese forces to exercise the fundamental activities of guaranteeing public security and ensuring the territorial integrity of the country. We therefore support an extension of UNMISET's mandate to May 2004. The importance of the current efforts of the United Nations in Timor-Leste goes beyond the reality of that small country. The results that have been achieved show the effectiveness of coordinated actions at the multilateral level and the international community's ability to act through this body. The incidents of December 2002 and January 2003 served, however, as a reminder of the temporary nature of incomplete solutions.”
2003-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4744 (2003) · source
“The report lists the tremendous difficulties in terms of economic and social development which are yet to be tackled and also indicates major challenges in the area of administrative and judicial training, and in particular in the area of the maintenance of security. As we saw at the end of last year and at the beginning of this one, Timor-Leste still faces serious threat to law and order. The Council shows its ability to react by adopting, on 4 April last, resolution 1473 (2003), which postponed the downsizing of the military component of UNMISET to the planned end of the Mission.”
2003-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4744 (2003) · source
“The latest report of the Secretary- General on the activities of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) make this clear. The report indicates that progress has been achieved as well as important initiatives taken by the Government of Timor-Leste in the promotion of transparency and in the responsible management of public affairs, as well as in the promotion of human rights. As the report indicates, the support of the international community for these initiatives will be key if they are to be successful. Many other objectives remain to be achieved for which the continued support of the international community will also be necessary.”
2003-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4744 (2003) · source
“Mr. Sardenberg (Brazil) (spoke in Spanish): I should like at the outset to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this public meeting of the Security Council on the situation in Timor-Leste. We would also like to welcome the presence of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Kamalesh Sharma. We often refer to Timor-Leste as a United Nations success story in general, and as a success story for this body in particular. Almost a year has gone by since the Council celebrated, in this Chamber, the independence of that country, and almost eight months have passed since Timor-Leste joined the Organization. However, the fact that this has been a success story does not mean that everything has gone as planned, nor that the role of the United Nations in the country is over.”
2003-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4744 (2003) · source
“As a universal threat, terrorism has compelled us all to take measures to combat it on the national, regional and multilateral levels. The multiple facets of the problem of terrorism and the multidimensional scope of the campaign against it call for a high degree of coordination. An initiative of such magnitude can only be successful if it is carried out with the transparency and universality that only the United Nations can provide. Through the holding of its meeting with international, regional and subregional organizations in March, the Committee has taken the first steps towards that coordination. As is noted in the work programme for this quarter, it intends to further pursue this course. The scourge of terrorism, tragically, is a reality that we will have to face in the long term.”
2003-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4734Resumption1 (2003) · source