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Schori

lines on the record: 178
first: 2001-01-16
most recent: 2005-10-13
sittings or episodes: 20
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“Let us therefore join those two "spirits" of unity, in Cote d'Ivoire and here, and help the people of Cote d'Ivoire move forward.”
2005-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5278 (2005) · source
“With the current mistrust among Ivorian leaders, I personally also believe that UNOCI's impartiality can significantly help shape and implement a proactive and forward-looking agenda for the peace process in Cote d'Ivoire. In closing, I would like to say that I could hardly have failed to come here today, given that a couple of days ago thousands of people accompanied me on the way to the airport. It was young patriots who accompanied me; it was overjoyed Ivorians celebrating their country's successful qualification for soccer's World Cup matches, to be held in Germany next year. They showed tremendous unity, pride and hope in their country. I think that also gives us hope. At the same time, we are now seeing unique unity in the international community as regards cote d'Ivoire.”
2005-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5278 (2005) · source
“Thirdly, in order not to delay the implementation process, the Prime Minister and his, or her, Government should be in place as soon as possible. Fourthly, noting that the mandate of the National Assembly ends in December 2005, timely recommendations should be made on the role of the legislature thereafter. Fifthly, Presidents Obasanjo and Mbeki should be supported in their forthcoming visit to Cote d'Ivoire, in order to secure the commitment of all Ivorian leaders to implementing the Addis Ababa decision. Finally, there is a need to clarify the role of the United Nations, given the critical and concrete tasks it is expected to perform in support of the implementation of key aspects of the peace process.”
2005-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5278 (2005) · source
“In considering the report of the summit meeting that the African Union just presented to the Security Council, Council members may wish to pay urgent attention to the following points, in order to facilitate the effective implementation of the Addis Ababa decisions. In that connection, the following steps could be considered. First, the conclusions of the African Union Summit should be endorsed, so as to send a strong message about the need to preserve and reinforce the international community's unity of purpose and action. Secondly, the urgent convening of the meeting of the international working group aimed at defining a new timetable, with key benchmarks, for the implementation of the remaining provisions of the Pretoria Agreement should be encouraged. That could be linked to automatic imposition of targeted sanctions.”
2005-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5278 (2005) · source
“In an effort to break that stalemate, UNOCI has proposed a step-by-step approach starting with the pre-cantonment of combatants in the villages of Bouna and Bondoukou, on opposing sides of the zone of confidence, as a prelude to the dismantling and disarming of the militias. All outstanding political issues, including identification, would be addressed in parallel. Mr. Monteiro will report to the Council on the preparations for the elections. Progress in those preparations will also depend upon the creation of adequate political and security conditions to allow for unhindered humanitarian access, freedom of movement and campaigning throughout the country.”
2005-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5278 (2005) · source
“Unfortunately, the process lacks the necessary transparency and credibility. Preparations for the disarmament and demobilization of combatants have progressed significantly. The construction and rehabilitation of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration sites has been completed in 70 per cent of areas controlled by the Forces nouvelles, in the north, and in 95 per cent of Government-controlled areas. However, the commencement of the process is still being held hostage by the demand of the Forces nouvelles that the question of identification should first be adequately resolved.”
2005-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5278 (2005) · source
“Since the incidents in Anyama and Agboville in July, more than 60 cases of obstruction to UNOCI's freedom of movement have been registered. The majority of them have occurred in the Government-controlled southern part of the country. As a result, UNOCI is developing a more assertive strategy aimed at preventing and curbing further cases of obstruction, which includes steps taken at the highest political and military levels and nation- wide public information campaigns to better promote the role and mandate of the mission in Cote d'Ivoire. The proliferation of militia groups in various parts of the country has also seriously hampered the mission's efforts to enhance security, especially in view of the close association of those groups with political forces. A few first steps have been taken to dismantle and disarm the militias.”
2005-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5278 (2005) · source
“In that regard, I would like to emphasize the call by the Secretary-General to the Security Council to urgently consider the report of the International Commission of Inquiry into allegations of serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law committed in Cote d'Ivoire. The report covers the period from 19 September 2002 to 16 October 2004, and was transmitted to the Council by the Secretary-General on 23 December 2004. As indicated in the report of the Secretary- General before the Council (S/2005/604), efforts by the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) to restore and maintain a secure and stable environment in the country have been severely hindered by the recurrent obstruction of the impartial forces' freedom of movement and operation.”
2005-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5278 (2005) · source
“Human rights offenders apprehended by the impartial forces in the zone of confidence are, as a rule, released without further action by the authorities. Serious violations of the fundamental human rights of Ivorian citizens are both a cause and a consequence of the political and military crisis in Cote d'Ivoire since September 2002. Sustained efforts by the international community to achieve lasting peace and promote national reconciliation will prove incomplete unless decisive action is taken to end the culture of impunity for serious human rights violations.”
2005-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5278 (2005) · source
“The report depicts in detail numerous human rights violations committed with increasing frequency by elements of the Government-controlled defence and security forces, military elements of the Forces nouvelles, armed and unarmed militia associated with either side of the Ivorian conflict, and criminals. The lack of rule of law has taken root. The perpetrators of those violations have thus far enjoyed near-total impunity for the gross human rights violations that they inflict upon a defenceless population. That makes it difficult for ONUCI human rights and police officers to identify the individual perpetrators of the serious human rights violations that they discover daily in the course of their work.”
2005-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5278 (2005) · source
“This results from continued violations of human rights; threats to foreigners, especially to ECOWAS citizens; intimidation of political opponents; and repeated obstruction of the impartial forces' freedom of movement. The stalemate in the processes of dismantling the militias, of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) and of the preparations for elections, as well as the aggressive media environment, are other reasons for the insecure situation. The latest human rights report of the United Nations Operation in C6te d'Ivoire (UNOCI), covering the period May to July 2005, which was released five days ago in Abidjan, makes gruesome reading.”
2005-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5278 (2005) · source
“Mr. Schori: In formulating a new way forward for the peace process, the Addis Ababa summit, which was preceded by the Abuja summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has given hope to the people of cote d'Ivoire. It has also helped to dispel some of the uncertainty about what would happen after 30 October. However, the Ivorian leaders are yet to embrace the new path to peace and to bury their deep-rooted mutual distrust and suspicion. At the same time, several major challenges stand in the way of sustainable peace and security. Let me offer a few brief observations from the field, so to speak. In the whole of Cote d'Ivoire there is too much anxiety and fear in the air and too many Kalashnikovs in the streets. Rampant insecurity seems to be the order of the day.”
2005-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5278 (2005) · source
“Sweden is confident that the adoption of this draft resolution can have a positive impact on Member States' capabilities to deal with the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and related materials. It is therefore a most welcome step in fulfilling the responsibility of the Council for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source
“Therefore, we appreciate the opportunity that this meeting offers for Member States to express their views. We hope that the remaining part of the work on this resolution will be marked by the same openness and transparency, which will encourage broad support. In that very spirit, Sweden would like to emphasize two specific points where the wording of the resolution needs to be unequivocally clear. First, an individual who claims that his rights have been violated as a consequence of the implementation of this resolution should be guaranteed access to courts at the national level, and States have a duty to ensure that this happens. Secondly, when States and individuals take measures to implement this resolution, all such action should be consistent with international law and the United Nations Charter.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source
“Addressing the threats to international peace and security posed by weapons of mass destruction is an urgent task that needs to be undertaken collectively by the international community. Sweden has consistently advocated that a strong and central role be given to the Security Council in addressing those issues. We are therefore pleased to support the draft resolution. In our view, it is both timely and proper that the international body that has been given the main responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security also now addresses in a comprehensive way questions related to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. This important resolution will clearly affect all Member States. That emphasizes the need for transparency in shaping the draft resolution.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source
“Sweden aligns itself fully with the statement that has just been delivered by the Ambassador of Ireland on behalf of the European Union and the acceding countries. However, I am pleased to be given this opportunity to highlight some points of special interest to Sweden. Sweden warmly welcomes the Security Council's active involvement in efforts to prevent and stop the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. My country has a long tradition of strong engagement in issues of disarmament and non-proliferation. Our late Foreign Minister Anna Lindh initiated the work that led to the adoption of a European Union strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in December last year.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source
“We strongly support the ongoing deliberations within the Council with the purpose of alleviating the predicament of the Iraqi civilian population. We encourage the Security Council to adopt, in accordance with resolution 1352 (2001), a decision on the new arrangements as soon as possible.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“The two principles outlined there have full European Union support: that such a system should, first, improve the flow of commodities and products to Iraq, with the exception of those covered under resolution 687 (1991) and those included in the so-called goods review list, and, secondly, improve the controls to prevent the sale or supply of items prohibited and unauthorized by the Council and to prevent the flow of revenues to Iraq outside the escrow account. The European Union hopes that this new system will enhance transparency and allow Iraq to import the full range of civilian goods with the minimum of restrictions necessary to ensure that military-related items are not exported to Iraq. The European Union welcomes the intention by the Security Council to adopt and implement such arrangements for a period beginning on 4 July.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“In particular, measures to stimulate normal activity in the civilian sectors of the Iraqi economy are vital. Lasting security and stability in the region, as well as the living conditions of the Iraqi population, are the prime considerations that must guide the Security Council's actions. In that regard, the European Union welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 1352 (2001) on 1 June 2001. We find particularly important the commitment by the whole Security Council membership to consider new arrangements for the supply of commodities and products to Iraq and for the facilitation of civilian trade and economic cooperation with Iraq in civilian sectors.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“The European Union has strong sympathy for the fate of the Iraqi population, and remains the largest contributor of humanitarian aid and assistance to Iraq. The European Union notes that, though not meant to meet all the needs of the Iraqi people, the United Nations humanitarian programme, as reported by the Secretary-General on 18 May (S/2001/505), has contributed not only to arresting the decline in the living conditions of the average Iraqi, but also to improving them. Important measures have also been taken lately, including in resolutions 1284 (1999), 1302 (2000) and 1330 (2000), to further improve the implementation of the oil-for-food programme. However, the humanitarian situation in Iraq remains alarming, calling for ambitious measures aimed at alleviating the suffering among the population.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“The European Union regrets that, as a result of Iraq's failure to fulfil its international obligations, the conditions do not exist which would enable the Council to lift the prohibitions imposed under resolution 687 (1991). The European Union urges Iraq to cooperate with the United Nations in all respects, and reiterates the demand that Iraq allow the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission and the International Atomic Energy Agency to undertake the responsibilities mandated by the Security Council and to enable them to initiate their work in Iraq as soon as possible. Until the fulfilment by Iraq of the relevant Security Council resolutions, there is a clear need, as a temporary measure, to provide for the civilian needs of the Iraqi people.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“Those resolutions specify the obligations of Iraq in several areas, including weapons of mass destruction, and define the way to suspension and lifting of the prohibitions imposed by the Council. There can be no doubt that the key to suspension and lifting of sanctions lies in the hands of the Government of Iraq. The European Union looks forward to the future reintegration of Iraq into the international community and to a more prosperous and dignified life for the Iraqi civilian population. We reiterate that Iraq must fully comply with its obligations as provided for in the relevant Security Council resolutions, and we call on the Government of Iraq to cooperate to that end. The European Union also welcomes the dialogue between the Secretary-General and the Government of Iraq.”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for the manner in which you are handling this meeting. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union - Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia - and the associated countries Cyprus and Malta, as well as the European Free Trade Association country member of the European Economic Area Iceland, align themselves with this statement. The European Union remains committed to the full implementation of all Security Council resolutions pertaining to Iraq. In particular, the European Union calls for the implementation of all the provisions of resolutions 687 (1991) and 1284 (1999).”
2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source
“To this end, the EU has decided to appoint a representative, resident in Skopje, who will act under the authority of the High Representative, Mr. Javier Solana, who is now in Skopje himself. The EU is firmly committed to continuing its efforts, in close cooperation with all main partners and organizations, to promote stability, democratic development and prosperity in the region.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“At its recent summit in Gothenburg, the European Council reaffirmed its strong attachment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the need for a political solution to the crisis. It is important that KFOR maintain a robust border control and take a firm stance against ethnic Albanian extremists operating from Kosovo. The EU calls on ethnic Albanian leaders in Kosovo and political leaders in Albania to use their influence to isolate extremists and prevent the spread of violence, which constitutes a threat to the stability of the whole region. The European Union fully supports the intensified dialogue on inter-ethnic relations launched by President Trajkovski, and stands ready to engage further in facilitation of the political dialogue.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“The European Union has worked closely with other international organizations, in particular the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), to bring the parties together and reach a peaceful solution to the crisis. The EU encourages the Belgrade authorities and ethnic Albanian representatives to make rapid progress on the implementation of necessary confidence- building measures, including the establishment of a multi-ethnic police force, the return of all displaced persons and the integration of the ethnic Albanian population into local political, economic and social structures. The European Union Monitoring Mission will retain its presence in the area in order to contribute to this process. The EU remains deeply concerned about the serious security situation in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“We are convinced that the new pillar represents an important instrument in combating violence and crime in Kosovo, and look forward to a comprehensive UNMIK strategy for the justice sector. The EU also supports efforts to develop a strategy to defuse tensions and resolve the complex situation in northern Kosovo, in particular in Mitrovica. The EU welcomes the unilateral demobilization by ethnic Albanian armed groups in south-east Serbia and the peaceful completion of the return of Yugoslav security forces to the ground safety zone, and in this context expresses its appreciation for the constructive efforts of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Government.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“Both the report of Security Council mission and the report of the Secretary-General point to the fact that the level of violence and crime in Kosovo, in particular that directed against ethnic minorities, remains unacceptably high. Concerted efforts to enhance the overall security situation in Kosovo are of vital importance to the stability of the province and the entire region. We support recent measures taken by UNMIK and KFOR to counter illegal border crossings and the illegal possession of arms, as well as the adoption of a regulation to help combat terrorism in Kosovo. The EU welcomes the timely establishment of a new UNMIK pillar intended to provide greater focus and coordination in the field of police, security and justice.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“The EU welcomes the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Government's support for the registration of Kosovo Serbs, and calls upon Belgrade to continue to cooperate with UNMIK in order to ensure their participation in the elections. The EU supports the mission's findings that there is a need for intensified efforts on issues such as increased security for all communities, in particular for the Kosovo Serbs; freedom of movement; the fate of missing persons; and the return of refugees and displaced persons. We welcome the efforts made by UNMIK and the Kosovo Force (KFOR) in this regard and agree with the Security Council mission's assessment that there is a need for continued and enhanced dialogue between UNMIK and Belgrade in order to ensure the full implementation of resolution 1244 (1999).”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“The European Union reiterates its strong support for the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Hans Haekkerup, in his efforts to ensure the full implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). We welcome the promulgation by Hans Haekkerup of the Constitutional Framework for Provisional Self-Government in Kosovo and the announcement of Kosovo-wide elections to be held on 17 November of this year. The Constitutional Framework is a landmark step in the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999) and constitutes a decisive move towards the establishment of meaningful and democratic self-government in Kosovo. We urge all individuals and communities in Kosovo to participate actively and constructively in the election process and in the future provisional institutions of self- government.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union ~ Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia - and the associated countries Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, as well as the European Free Trade Association countries members of the European Economic Area, Iceland and Liechtenstein, align themselves with this statement. The EU would like to thank the presidency of the Security Council for the report on the Security Council mission on the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). We also thank the Secretary-General for his report on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), dated 7 June, and Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for his briefing here today.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“But the present also reveals that preventing widespread human suffering remains a commanding challenge for individual States and our collective organ, the United Nations. We, the Member States, must improve our common understanding and approach, build and support sustained political will and commitment, and increase our readiness to take action, combining in creative and coordinated ways the tools at our disposal. The European Union recognizes the dimensions of the task but remains convinced that progress can, and must, be made.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In this context, the European Union stresses the importance of adherence to international law, not least the conventions on human rights and international refugee law, and reiterates that applying the rule of law in relations between States and ensuring respect for human rights reduce the risk of violent conflict. Good governance, basic principles of democracy and transparency, and the responsibility and commitment of political leaders are similarly important elements in the context of conflict prevention. Finally, in his report the Secretary-General recalls that the United Nations has a moral responsibility to ensure that genocides such as that perpetrated in Rwanda are prevented from ever happening again. History has taught us - at times through horrendous lessons - our shortcomings.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Conflict prevention efforts create an environment that reinforces sustained and equitable development, and vice versa. As the Secretary-General points out, investing in conflict prevention offers the potential for multiple returns for national development over the longer term. The report also highlights the comprehensive nature of conflict prevention, involving operational and structural elements, and short- and long-term measures. An effective preventive strategy requires that deep- rooted socio-economic, cultural, environmental, institutional and structural causes be addressed. And it entails political, diplomatic, humanitarian, human rights, developmental, institutional and other measures.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Other core principles include that prevention should be in conformity with international law and that will not be successful without local ownership and a firm commitment to its principles by national actors. As the Secretary-General points out, early action taken nationally to alleviate conditions that could lead to armed conflict can help strengthen the sovereignty of States. The European Union considers that conflict prevention calls for a cooperative approach to facilitate peaceful solutions to disputes, and that preventive strategies should be developed so that action can be initiated at the earliest possible stage of a conflict cycle. In that way, actions can be most effective and, ideally, large-scale operations can be avoided. The European Union looks forward to working with other Member States in developing such strategies.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“These are all useful and practical proposals with the potential to enhance notably the capacity of the Security Council in the field of prevention, and to mirror the European Union's own efforts to enhance its own conflict-prevention and crisis-management capabilities. The European Union encourages the Security Council to consider carefully these recommendations as well as possible complementary and additional measures. The Secretary-General points to several important principles for replacing the prevailing culture of reaction with a culture of prevention. Among them, the European Union notes in particular that conflict prevention is one of the primary obligations of Member States set forth in the United Nations Charter.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Other important recommendations addressed to the Security Council, among others, include to make more active use of preventive deployments before the onset of conflict; to support peace-building components within peacekeeping operations; to include a disarmament, demobilization and reintegration component in the mandates of United Nations peacekeeping and peace-building operations; to make full use of information and analyses emanating from the United Nations human rights mechanisms and bodies; to invite the Office of the Emergency Relief Coordinator to brief the Council on situations where there is a substantial risk of a humanitarian emergency, and to call for and support the implementation of preventive protection and assistance activities by United Nations agencies in such situations; and to give greater attention to gender perspectives in its conflict- prevention and peace-building activities.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“As to the contributions by Member States, the European Union notes with appreciation the innovative and valuable provision in the recent Security Council resolution on the Democratic Republic of the Congo requesting both the Secretary- General and Member States to make proposals on how to address the interrelated crises in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The European Union believes that these recommendations merit close attention, including the proposal that the Security Council consider some innovative mechanisms for discussions on prevention cases on a continuing basis, with regard either to reports submitted by the Secretary-General or to early warning or other prevention cases brought to the Council's attention by Member States. In this connection, we recall the crucial role given the Secretary-General in Article 99 of the United Nations Charter: to bring to the attention of the Security Council any matter which in his opinion may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security. The intention of the Secretary-General to initiate a practice of providing periodic regional and subregional reports to the Security Council is important in that regard.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In that connection, we stand ready to participate in the development of a practical road map to implement the specific recommendations contained in the report, as proposed by the Secretary-General. However, the report also contains a number of interesting recommendations addressed specifically to this Council. The European Union notes with satisfaction statements made by Security Council members in today's debate indicating their willingness to take action in follow-up to the Secretary-General's report.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“For example, the European Union supports the proposal for closer interaction between the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, and considers that practical arrangements for this should not be hard to find. Noting that the recommendations are addressed to a wide range of organs and actors, the European Union looks forward to elaborating its position when the proposals are dealt with in the various relevant forums. The deliberations in the General Assembly, envisaged for mid-July, will provide an opportunity to present at greater length and in more detail the comprehensive position of the European Union on the totality of the Secretary-General's recommendations.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Specific themes for this cooperation include regional issues, civilian and military aspects of crisis management and, in the particular field of conflict prevention, exchange of information, cooperation on fact-finding, coordination of diplomatic activity and field coordination and training. The Secretary-General's report contains close to 30 recommendations, aimed at mobilizing the collective potential of the United Nations system, with greater coherence and focus on conflict prevention. The recommendations are pertinent and wise, and several of them can be implemented without requiring additional resources.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The EU programme, like the Secretary-General's report, emphasizes moreover the need to build and sustain effective and mutually reinforcing partnerships for prevention, between the United Nations system, regional and subregional organizations and civil society. To this end, and in line with the modalities for such cooperation agreed on by the High-level United Nations-Regional Organizations Meeting in July 1998, the European Union has recently adopted guidelines for an intensified interaction with the United Nations in the areas of conflict prevention and crisis management.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The European Union recently adopted a programme for the prevention of violent conflicts, in which cooperation with the United Nations is a prominent feature. The programme declares that European Union (EU) actions will be undertaken in accordance with the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, in keeping with the primary role of the United Nations in conflict prevention. It recalls that the main responsibility for conflict prevention rests with the parties concerned and reiterates the importance of local and regional capacity-building. Also, it stipulates that the European Union will set out clear political priorities for preventive actions, improve its early warning, action and policy coherence, and enhance its instruments for long- and short-term prevention.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We warmly welcome his recent report as part of that effort, appreciating its thorough review of progress achieved in developing the conflict-prevention strategy of the United Nations, as well as the report's many concrete recommendations for further improvements. One of the report's particular strengths lies in its comprehensive approach and its emphasis on the importance of coordination and cooperation between the wide range of actors to ensure effective preventive strategies. As the Secretary-General points out, many United Nations actors - as well as the Bretton Woods institutions, Member States, international and regional organizations, civil society and the private sector - have important roles to play. Improving coordination is vital for effective prevention.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Over the last couple of years, the Security Council has paid increasing attention to the significance of preventive activities and to the need to create a culture of prevention. The report by the Secretary-General on the prevention of armed conflict, before us today, mirrors the commitment on the part of the Security Council, as well as of the wider United Nations system and its Member States, to strengthen our collective measures in this field. The European Union commends the Secretary- General for his long-standing effort to move the United Nations from a culture of reaction to a culture of prevention.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union - Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia - and the associated countries Cyprus and Malta, as well as the European Free Trade Association country Iceland, align themselves with this statement. Conflict prevention lies at the heart of the mandate of the United Nations in the maintenance of international peace and security. In its presidential statement of July 2000, this Council underlined the overriding humanitarian and moral imperative as well as the economic advantages of preventing the outbreak and escalation of conflicts.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“They represent a strike against the efforts to ensure the safety and security of all United Nations humanitarian personnel. The Union welcomes the decision by the prosecutor to appeal the judgements. It is our expectation that the appeals court will honour the commitment of Indonesia in the United Nations Commission on Human Rights that the murders in Atambua will be dealt with in conformity with international standards of justice and fairness. The European Union welcomes the working group on post-UNTAET planning, as well as the establishment of an integrated task force at Headquarters. We note also the Secretary-General's views on the need for a significant international presence after independence. We are looking forward to further recommendations in his next report.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“It is indeed very disappointing that the jurisdiction of the ad hoc human rights tribunal will be limited to acts committed after the popular consultation of 30 August 1999, thus excluding several serious crimes. The European Union expects that Indonesia will cooperate with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights as well as UNTAET in accordance with the memorandum of understanding to ensure that the violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in East Timor during 1999 will be prosecuted. The European Union has already expressed its deep disappointment with the judgements of 4 May on six men in connection with the killings on 6 September 2000 of three international UNHCR staff in Atambua, West Timor. The brutality of the murders does not seem to be commensurately reflected in the judgements.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“The continued presence of international civil police is important until the Timor Lorosa'e police service is operational. The Union notes with satisfaction the efforts made by UNTAET, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and other relevant parties aimed at increasing the number of refugees returning to East Timor. The EU is seriously concerned that those waiting to return may not do so in time to vote in the elections for the Constituent Assembly in August. We urge the Government of Indonesia to finalize and implement its "global plan" for the repatriation and resettlement of refugees without further delay.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source