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lines on the record: 178
first: 2001-01-16
most recent: 2005-10-13
sittings or episodes: 20
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“The European Union is deeply concerned about the recent escalation of violence in the border region between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia/Kosovo and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. The European Union strongly condemns the growing number of violent incidents in this area, including the ethnic Albanian extremist attack of Sunday, 4 March, near the village of Tanusevci, which led to the death of three soldiers. Violent acts such as those endanger the stability and security of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and its citizens and should stop immediately. The European Union calls upon all political leaders in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Kosovo to isolate the forces behind those violent acts and to shoulder their responsibility for peace and stability in the region.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4289 (2001) · source
“As you know, Mr. President, 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 - as well as the associated countries of Cyprus, Malta and Turkey and the European Free Trade Association countries of the European Economic Area, Iceland and Liechtenstein, align themselves with this statement. The European Union welcomes the visit of Foreign Minister Kerim to the Security Council and thanks him for his statement on the situation in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4289 (2001) · source
“Let me end on a general note by expressing our appreciation for initiatives taken by Security Council members to arrange open debates, such as the one being held today, on important thematic topics within the field of international peace and security. The European Union - in New York, in Brussels and in all the other capitals - wholeheartedly supports efforts to make these debates as interactive and as focused as possible.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288 (2001) · source
“The European Union recalls its willingness to develop its cooperation with the United Nations in elaborating and implementing conflict-prevention and peace-building strategies. Six months later, the report card reads, "Steps have been taken, but much more needs to be done". This assessment should encourage the United Nations to work more and harder to improve its role in the maintenance of international peace and security, particularly in Africa. The whole United Nations membership should engage in this work, in accordance with the commitment made by the heads of State and Government last September in the Millennium Declaration.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288 (2001) · source
“This will provide the Secretary- General with the necessary input to develop integrated strategies for conflict resolution. Of course, the Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. But it is equally recognized today that for peace efforts to succeed, the various relevant elements of the international community must act in a concerted manner. This makes sense not only in order to better utilize resources, but also to tap into the comparative advantages of each organization. The recent high-level meeting of the United Nations with regional organizations sought precisely to continue to strengthen the cooperation between the United Nations and regional or subregional organizations in the implementation of peace strategies.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288 (2001) · source
“The European Union also wishes to underline the importance of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, and to renew its call on all States to become parties to the Statute with a view to its early entry into force. Measures in the fields of conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peace-building are closely interlinked and are crucial for building a solid foundation for peace. The Council has recently recognized the need to devise comprehensive peace- building strategies and to mobilize all relevant actors at the earliest possible stage to ensure that there is no gap between peacekeeping and peace-building. In this context, it is essential to give the Secretariat an information and analysis capacity that will permit it to understand the profound, as well as the immediate, causes of conflict.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288 (2001) · source
“The European Union notes the ongoing discussions in the Security Council on how to improve the monitoring of sanctions, and stresses that effective steps should be taken to support the Council and Member States on this and all other aspects of sanctions. Thirdly, let me mention one instrument that is crucial for post-conflict reconstruction: international tribunals. It is important that individuals who have committed war crimes, genocide or crimes against humanity during an armed conflict be held criminally responsible for their acts. In the context of Africa, in particular, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda has served important functions of accountability, reconciliation, deterrence and peace- building.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288 (2001) · source
“We must put a stop to the use of diamond sales to fund continued conflict and suffering. On the issue of sanctions, the European Union looks forward to the report of the informal working group of the Security Council on improving their effectiveness. We welcome recent efforts to ensure that United Nations sanctions are effectively targeted, and recall in that regard the valuable work sponsored by the Swiss and German Governments on improving the effectiveness of financial sanctions, travel restrictions and arms embargoes. We strongly support moves by the Council to make the objectives of sanctions and the criteria for lifting them clear from the outset; to assess the possible humanitarian impacts of sanctions; and to ensure that appropriate mechanisms for reviews are incorporated into sanctions regimes.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288 (2001) · source
“The reports of the Monitoring Mechanism on Angola and the Panel of Experts on Sierra Leone have shown that many of the same actors are involved in violations of sanctions in those countries. It is essential that the international community show that such violations will not be tolerated. In this context, the European Union reiterates its full support for the resolution on conflict diamonds adopted unanimously by the General Assembly last year. There is a clear need to give urgent consideration to the establishment ofa global certification scheme for rough diamonds. The European Union welcomes the launch at Windhoek last month of the new phase of the Kimberly process, and looks forward to rapid progress and the presentation of clear recommendations to the next session of the General Assembly.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288 (2001) · source
“First, Africa is generally regarded as the region most affected by the scourge of illegal flows and destabilizing accumulations of small arms. The upcoming United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects will play a vital role in focusing international efforts to address this problem. The European Union will do its utmost to ensure that the Conference leads to prompt and decisive actions that foster early and sustainable solutions. Additionally, programmes aimed at disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants into civil society should, whenever necessary and appropriate, be an integral element of the mandates of peacekeeping operations. Secondly, systematic and deliberate violations of sanctions continue to fuel some of the long and bitter conflicts in Africa.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288 (2001) · source
“As has been affirmed by the Council before, we cannot deal effectively with conflict without tackling its root causes. A long-term and comprehensive perspective is necessary to prevent conflicts and consolidate peace. Measures in this field should be all- encompassing and include reducing poverty; improving health, looking particularly at the HIV/AIDS crisis; strengthening democracy; ensuring respect for human rights and promoting gender equality; and increasing humanitarian assistance. All these elements are necessary and directly relevant to the responsibility of the Security Council under the Charter. The European Union looks forward to the Secretary-General's report on conflict prevention due in May. Let me now turn to some key areas of conflict resolution addressed by the summit declaration, particularly in Africa.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288 (2001) · source
“One such recommendation - the improvement of cooperation between the Security Council, the United Nations Secretariat and the troop-contributing countries-is now being looked at in depth by the Security Council Working Group on peacekeeping. The European Union notes that important lessons on the need for closer consultations with troop-contributing countries can be drawn from recent experiences and welcomes the fact that the Working Group will engage in this issue as well as other key themes of the Brahimi report. Let us not forget, however, that ultimately the role of the United Nations cannot go beyond the will of the parties. Unless there is a real desire for peace among the parties involved in the conflict, there are limits to what the international community can do to help, and peace efforts will certainly fail.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288 (2001) · source
“Work has also been undertaken by the Member States in the General Assembly to follow up on these recommendations. So far, however, the reforms proposed in the Brahimi report have received only partial endorsement. The European Union considers that the Brahimi proposals offer a unique opportunity to improve the way the international community approaches peacekeeping and strongly urges the United Nations and its Member States to work towards full implementation of its recommendations. The European Union hopes that the resumption later this spring of consideration of the Brahimi report will result in the endorsement of a wider range of its recommendations.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288 (2001) · source
“There have been encouraging signs lately that the parties to the conflict are finally committed to implementing the Lusaka Agreement. The United Nations, in particular the Security Council, has responded to these changed circumstances in a quick and flexible manner. However, in order for the process not to derail, the parties must remain committed, and the capacity of the United Nations to provide support must be strengthened. Unless the well-known constraints of United Nations peace operations are addressed, the Organization will not be able to realize its full potential in helping control and defuse crises, whether in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or elsewhere. By the adoption of resolution 1327 (2000) in November 2000, the Security Council acted quickly to the reforms proposed by the Brahimi Panel.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288 (2001) · source
“The answer is yes, but it is most definitely a work in progress. In fact, over the past six months, we have seen certain steps forward in strengthening United Nations activities in peace and security. However, much remains to be done. Keeping our focus on Africa, let us recall that the continent currently hosts three of this Organization's most important peacekeeping missions. Of these, the Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea has reached full deployment, and the one in Sierra Leone is experiencing major changes. In today's debate, however, I would like to focus on the regional crisis that was on the summit's agenda six months ago and still remains a challenge for the Security Council, the international community and the parties concerned: the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288 (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 and Slovenia - and the associated countries of Cyprus and Malta, as well as the European Free Trade Association country member of the European Economic Area, Iceland, align themselves with this statement. Six months ago, the Security Council adopted an important declaration on enhancing the role of the Council in the maintenance of international peace and security. Today we should ask ourselves how far we have come, particularly in Africa. Have the Council's intentions of September 2000 become real? Is the understanding reached at the summit being translated into practical action?”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288 (2001) · source
“Attention should be paid in order to avoid overlap and duplication caused by the simultaneous existence of different panels of experts. In its conclusions, the Monitoring Mechanism notes that "Only tight control on the strict compliance with the sanctions will assist in forcing UNITA, at some time, to fully comply with the peace process it has betrayed." (S/2000/1225, annex, enclosure, para. 251) The European Union fully concurs with that statement and would like to stress once more its commitment to maintaining strong international pressure on UNITA and its leadership, in particular Jonas Savimbi, through the full implementation by all Member States of United Nations sanctions against UNITA.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“Effective implementation and monitoring of sanctions against UNITA can reduce UNITA's capacity to prolong the conflict in Angola and can, by extension, enhance the credibility of sanctions regimes and the authority of the Security Council and the United Nations as a whole. Member States should thus be ready to make available adequate resources for the effective monitoring of sanctions. The European Union supports the ongoing deliberations with the Security Council on this issue, and encourages measures aimed at strengthening the capacity of the United Nations to perform that task effectively. Wholehearted support should be given to monitoring mechanisms, expert panels and sanctions committees, and to any further United Nations initiatives in this regard.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“As regards the Monitoring Mechanism itself, the European Union welcomed the extension, on 23 January, of its mandate, to enable it to complete the tasks and the investigations it has undertaken, in consultation with the sanctions Committee. The work of the Mechanism is an important tool for keeping up the pressure and for ensuring continued and strengthened implementation of the sanctions against UNITA. The European Union would like to take this opportunity to express its full support to the new Chairman of the Committee, the Permanent Representative of Ireland, and to welcome the commitment he has shown here today to active pursuit of effectively implemented sanctions against UNITA. We would like also to pay tribute to the important work accomplished under Canada's chairmanship of the Angola sanctions Committee ofthe Security Council.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“The Monitoring Mechanism has made a wide range of important recommendations aimed at addressing violations of sanctions in the areas of arms and military equipment, travel and representation, diamonds and finance, and transport, as well as at maintaining the effectiveness of sanctions. Bearing in mind Security Council resolution 1295 (2000), as well as the Charter of the United Nations, the European Union further takes note of the recommendation that the Council should consider applying sanctions against any Government found to be intentionally and systematically violating them, and it believes that that proposal merits further discussion in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and in the context of sanctions regimes in general.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“The international community cannot disregard the fact that the actors violating the sanctions in Angola and in Sierra Leone respectively are to a large extent the same. As stated in the report of the Monitoring Mechanism on sanctions against UNITA, there are many common elements in terms of arms dealers, diamond dealers and air- transport carriers involved in these conflicts. Thus, these situations must not be seen in isolation, and measures must be taken in a coordinated manner. There is clearly a need to give urgent consideration to the establishment of a global certification scheme for diamonds, and to the harmonization of trade practices such as statistics and customs codes. In that context, the European Union reiterates its full support for last year's General Assembly resolution 55/56, on conflict diamonds.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“An important tool in enhancing the effectiveness of sanctions against senior UNITA officials resides in the regular updating and improving of the United Nations list containing the names of those subject to United Nations travel restrictions and financial sanctions. In that respect, the European Union welcomes the input given by the Monitoring Mechanism to the sanctions Committee and looks forward to the early publication of a new list. On 25 January 2001, the Security Council in an open debate discussed violations of the sanctions against the Revolutionary United Front in Sierra Leone. In its statement that day, the European Union noted that systematic and deliberate violations of Security Council resolutions continued to fuel the long and bitter conflict in Sierra Leone.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“The European Union notes that the Mechanism raised the question of UNITA members trying to take advantage of the structures of the Schengen Agreement to circumvent the travel ban imposed by Security Council resolutions 1127 (1997) and 1295 (2000), and recognizes that member States and the Union should study this in order to enhance the effectiveness of the sanctions. The European Union attaches considerable importance to the question of UNITA representation abroad. Its member States have therefore formally ended UNITA representation in their countries and have denied entry into or transit through their countries, as well as suspending the visas or residence permits, of UNITA representatives, in accordance with resolution 1127 (1997).”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“The report of the Monitoring Mechanism, while confirming that significant and systematic violations have continued from both within and beyond the region, also indicated that sanctions were restricting the supply routes to UNITA and making imports more costly for the rebel movement. The European Union welcomes the work of the Panel of Experts and the Monitoring Mechanism, and believes that it has contributed significantly towards strengthening the implementation of the sanctions against UNITA.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“Moreover, the sanctions were imposed only after repeated warnings to UNITA that measures would be taken if the rebel movement failed to join in the efforts to find a lasting, peaceful solution, and they were designed with clear exit strategies. UNITA has consistently refused to participate constructively in the Angola peace process, and has instead sought ways to inflict suffering upon the Angolan people. In that context, the European Union expresses its concern about information on the continuing use of mines by UNITA. Moreover, UNITA has continued to seek alternative methods to evade United Nations sanctions, thereby enabling itself to pursue military activities and further hindering the implementation ofthe Lusaka Protocol.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“We call upon all parties to the conflict to make every effort to assist him in his task. The failure of UNITA to accept the 1992 election results and the ensuing breaches by UNITA of the Lusaka Protocol led to the adoption of Security Council resolutions 864 (1993), 1127 (1997) and 1173 (1998). The sanctions against UNITA, which clearly identified that movement as responsible for the continuing war, were adopted unanimously by the Security Council and were welcomed by the international community. The sanctions were specifically targeted to put pressure on the UNITA leadership and to reduce the capacity of UNITA to wage war, while minimizing the effects on the people of Angola. Large-scale humanitarian assistance was provided continuously after the sanctions came into effect.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“The European Union demands that UNITA put an immediate end to hostilities, discharge its obligations under the Lusaka Protocol and abide by the relevant Security Council resolutions. The European Union also calls upon the Government of Angola to extend the State administration to areas previously controlled by UNITA in a manner consistent with the principle of democracy, good governance and human rights. The European Union believes that the United Nations can assist the Government of Angola to achieve those objectives, in particular through the United Nations Office in Angola. The European Union remains deeply committed to a peaceful political solution to the conflict in that country, and we welcome the initiative of the Secretary-General to appoint Mr. Ibrahim Gambari as his Special Adviser.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (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, Malta and Turkey, as well as the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries members of the European Economic Area - Iceland and Liechtenstein - align themselves with this statement. The armed conflict in Angola has lasted for decades, causing the population horrendous suffering, creating a dire humanitarian and economic situation in the country and contributing to instability in the region. The responsibility for this situation rests primarily with UNITA, under Jonas Savimbi.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“These measures should include the extension of civil rights to ethnic Albanians in the area and concrete steps regarding the posture of Yugoslav/Serb military and police in the area. In order to further contribute to the stabilization of the situation, the EU is currently considering an enhanced presence of its monitoring mission in the affected area.”
2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source
“The EU is strongly concerned with increased tensions in the area that could impede Transport Corridor X, which constitutes one of the main northern outlets of the Balkan countries. The EU welcomes specific measures taken by KFOR and UNMIK to address the problem, including increased surveillance of the administrative boundary. The EU also welcomes the commitment of the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to work towards a peaceful settlement and to respect the provisions of resolution 1244 (1999) and the Military- Technical Agreement, and encourages the efforts to initiate confidence-building measures in order to stabilize the situation in that area.”
2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source
“The EU will remain at the forefront of the reconstruction efforts in Kosovo, having committed â‚¬175 million for this purpose for the year 2001. In this regard, the EU believes that it is important to continue to create favourable conditions for the economic development of Kosovo by establishing viable and efficient economic structures, including in the fiscal area. The EU strongly condemns the violence and illegal actions by ethnic Albanian armed groups in southern Serbia, and particularly in the Ground Safety Zone, and reiterates its call, as expressed in the statement ofthe President of the Security Council of 19 December 2000, for an immediate and complete cessation of violence in that area. The EU calls upon all involved to exercise maximum restraint and to resolve any differences exclusively through peaceful dialogue.”
2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source
“Furthermore, EU member States contribute more than 60 per cent of the troops of KFOR, which continues to play a crucial role in maintaining stability and security in Kosovo. The EU is also pleased to note that the efforts of the international community to enhance security and stabilization have been significantly supported by Central and Eastern European countries associated with the EU, as well as by the associated country Turkey, in the form of contributions of troops, civilian police and other specialists to KFOR and UNMIK. Another priority for the European Union is to contribute to the reconstruction and economic development of Kosovo. Being by far the single largest donor providing assistance to Kosovo, the European Union has allocated nearly â‚¬900 million in reconstruction and humanitarian aid since 1998.”
2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source
“Such incidents severely jeopardize confidence building between ethnic communities and undermine the activities of the members of the international community who work in the interest of the people of Kosovo. Kosovo is benefiting from substantial international political, military and financial support aimed at creating conditions for a peaceful and prosperous future. This support requires the active cooperation of all citizens of Kosovo and their leaders. An important aspect of enhancing the security situation in Kosovo is to reduce the overall level of criminality and to enforce respect for the rule of law. To this end, more than 800 civilian police, as well as judges and prosecutors, from EU member States are serving in Kosovo. The EU also supports the work of the Kosovo Police Service School to train local police and police trainers.”
2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source
“It is deplorable that men, women and children in Kosovo continue to be killed because of their ethnic background and that moderate opinions expressed by politically engaged Kosovars can be dangerous to their safety. The EU vigorously condemns the use of violence, extremism and any act which makes the coexistence of communities more difficult and which adversely affects regional stability. In this context, the EU encourages further confidence-building measures between the different ethnic communities in Kosovo and fully supports the right of all displaced people from Kosovo to return to their homes in peace, security and dignity. The European Union is deeply concerned about the recent upsurge of violence in the town of Mitrovica.”
2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source
“In this respect, the EU urges Yugoslav and Serb authorities to find the appropriate legal channels for a speedy release of remaining Kosovo Albanian and other prisoners held without charges or on political grounds, as well as for an accounting of missing persons from all sides. Such measures could also constitute a significant contribution towards the beginning of a dialogue between representatives of Kosovo and Belgrade. The EU also reiterates its call on Yugoslav/Serbian authorities to comply with their obligation to fully cooperate with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. Action to combat violence and enhance the security situation for everyone in Kosovo should remain a top priority for UNMIK and the Kosovo Force (KFOR).”
2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source
“The EU supports the efforts to increase the dialogue and cooperation between the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and relevant institutions of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and welcomes the democratic progress achieved in that country and in Serbia, most recently through the victory of the democratic forces in the elections of December 2000. The EU expects that this progress will enable essential political, economic and social reforms to be carried out within the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, which could also contribute to reducing tensions in Kosovo and in the Presevo area of southern Serbia.”
2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source
“It is the view of the EU that certain steps need to be carried out before elections can be held. These include the implementation of the results of the municipal elections, preparations for a new and inclusive voter registration and the definition of the mandate and composition of a Kosovo-wide assembly, as well as other Kosovo-wide institutions. It is of crucial importance that all ethnic groups participate in the elections. In this regard, the European Union encourages the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to support the electoral process and to exert their influence to ensure the participation of Kosovo Serbs in this process.”
2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source
“The EU welcomes the progress made in Kosovo in the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999) and fully supports the continued efforts of the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General to establish democratic, self-governing institutions in Kosovo in order to provide substantial autonomy for the people of Kosovo in accordance with that resolution. The EU fully supports the efforts of the Special Representative to establish a legal and administrative framework for Kosovo-wide elections, aimed at creating a body of democratically elected representatives of all national communities. The involvement of the people of Kosovo in the formation of their economic, social and political future will bring in an important element of accountability and is essential for the long-term security and stability ofthe whole region.”
2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source
“Mr. Schori (Sweden) (spoke in French): I offer my warm thanks to Jean-Marie Guehenno for his important contribution. (spoke in English) 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 country member of the European Economic Area, Iceland, align themselves with this statement. First, the EU would like to pledge its full support to Mr. Hans Haekkerup, the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Kosovo, as he seeks to address the remaining challenges in Kosovo.”
2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source
“The European Union will continue to follow the process closely and to support the work of the United Nations and the Secretary-General. As stated earlier, we believe that there are reasons for the United Nations to be proud of what has been accomplished so far in East Timor. We must work together to ensure that the UNTAET mission becomes a success not only for the United Nations but, most importantly, for the people of East Timor.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The Union agrees that there will be a continued need for development cooperation by the international community, and it is ready to assume its part in further assisting with the rehabilitation of East Timor and its transition to independence. The European Union recognizes the role of the international financial institutions and United Nations agencies, particularly UNDP and the World Bank, and encourages them to continue to play their part. The European Union supports the proposal by the Secretary-General to extend the mandate of UNTAET until 31 December 2001 and looks forward to his recommendations on the plan for a new integrated follow-on operation that would function in the independent East Timor. It is important that no vacuum be created in connection with the transition to independence.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source
“It is crucially important that security assistance be provided for the independent state. The European Union welcomes UNTAET plans and the efforts of a number of interested Governments aimed at the establishment of an East Timor Defence Force (ETDF) and notes that this will be drawn initially from the Armed Forces for the National Liberation of East Timor (FALINTIL). With regard to those FALINTIL members who will notjoin the ETDF, the European Union welcomes the plans for the reintegration programme organized by the International Organization for Migration and the World Bank. The role of the European Union as the biggest contributor to the East Timorese development process was most recently reaffirmed at the donors meeting in Brussels last December.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The establishment of security in the refugee camps, the resumption of humanitarian assistance, a resolution of the refugee situation and support for reconciliation are essential for the creation of lasting peace and stability in East Timor. The Union is deeply committed, together with the international humanitarian organizations, to continue to play an active role in this regard. The European Union has noted the observation in the Secretary-General's report that it might be necessary to maintain what is now the UNTAET military component after independence at a strength to be determined in the light of developments. The Union understands that a gradual downsizing of this component will take place only if an objective assessment of the security situation by UNTAET shows that this is appropriate.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The European Union strongly condemns the continued activities of militia groups in West Timor, which have a destabilizing impact on the transition to independence in East Timor. It is therefore imperative to finally put an end to these activities, in line with Security Council resolution 1319 (2000). The prompt disbanding of the militia groups is essential in order to resolve the refugee situation in West Timor. The European Union would like to recall the urgent need for a quick settlement. This unresolved matter could have serious repercussions on the political situation in East Timor and might be a factor that could jeopardize the transition process. The refugees must be given a free choice of whether to return to East Timor or resettle in Indonesia, including through a credible registration process.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The European Union fully supports UNTAET's and East Timor's goal of developing mechanisms for good governance. The value of a lean, efficient and transparent administrative system as a means of achieving a democratic and prosperous society cannot be overstated. Closely linked to the political transition is the security situation in East Timor. Despite considerable improvements there are still reasons for concern. The European Union reiterates its full endorsement of the recommendations in Security Council resolution 1319 (2000), and urges the Indonesian Government to continue its efforts to implement the resolution without further delay. The Union also fully supports the recommendations made by the Security Council mission to East Timor and Indonesia in its report (S/2000/1105) oflast November.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The European Union notes that UNTAET will be fully responsible for the conduct of the elections, with the support of the Secretariat, in particular the Department of Political Affairs' Electoral Assistance Division. The Union urges UNTAET to continue its efforts to ensure that free and fair elections and the establishment of the Constituent Assembly can take place within the time- frame to be agreed by the mission and the East Timorese people. The European Union stresses that the composition of the Constituent Assembly needs to reflect broad political participation and allow for an open and truly democratic debate. The European Union also considers that the United Nations Secretariat has a role to play in conducting the elections and implementing a broad civic-education campaign.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The European Union emphasizes the importance of a reconciliation process, and welcomes the contacts made between some pro-integration leaders and the National Council of Timorese Resistance (CNRT) and the soon-to-be established Truth, Reception and Reconciliation Commission. Furthermore, it believes that there exists at present a sincere willingness to find ways and means to re-establish trust and confidence among all East Timorese. The European Union shares the Secretary- General's appraisal of the timetable for East Timor to achieve independence late in this year, as well as the National Council's endorsement of a political calendar for the transition to independence.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The European Union calls on the Government of Indonesia to continue all necessary efforts to bring the perpetrators of serious crimes committed during and before the violence in September 1999 to justice. It also takes note of the efforts being made by the Indonesian Attorney-General concerning the investigation of human rights violations in East Timor, and calls on the Indonesian Government to follow the spirit of the Memorandum of Understanding signed with UNTAET. The investigation process and the bringing to justice of those responsible for the atrocities that followed the popular consultation must not be delayed. The European Union also encourages the Indonesian judicial authorities to continue their cooperation with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The European Union takes note of the Secretary General's comments on the judicial system in East Timor, and welcomes the taking of the first measures against those persons who committed serious crimes during the violence in 1999. The European Union also stresses the importance of strengthening East Timor's judicial system, which will be the guarantor of democracy. The EU welcomes the fact that the trial has commenced in Jakarta against those accused of the deplorable killings of three staff members of the Office ofthe United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in West Timor last September. It also welcomes the arrest ofthe suspected perpetrators ofthe killing of a United Nations peacekeeper.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Greater efforts can be made to strengthen capacity-building, including through on-the- job training. During the transition period it is essential to involve the East Timorese, including women and youth, in a broad, representative manner in the policy- making and administrative structure at all levels. The European Union welcomes the effort of UNTAET to inform the population of progress in this respect, but understands the natural desire of the East Timorese to accelerate this progress. UNTAET has now fully embarked on the transition from emergency relief activities to sustainable development and administration building. Despite the difficulties encountered, the European Union is pleased to note that significant improvements have been achieved in providing schooling and health care.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source