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  1. “We believe that such an initiative may contribute to better coordination of international efforts and may guarantee global coherence in the work of those organizations. We are convinced that the steps being taken by OSCE in its counter-terrorism efforts will assist the whole international community in ensuring that the threat posed by terrorists to international peace and security will be thwarted. We are certain that the excellent cooperation that has characterized the relationship between our two organizations - our activities have grown progressively closer and become more complementary, as attested in the resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 21 December 2001 - will become even more interlinked in the fight against terrorism.”

    2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453Resumption1 (2002) · source

  2. “The plan of action seeks to expand existing activities that contribute to combating terrorism, facilitate interaction between States and, where appropriate, identify new instruments for action. I should also note that it is the intention of the Chairman-in-Office of OSCE to nominate a personal representative to coordinate with other international organizations the political aspects of the fight against terrorism. It is also the intention of the Chairman-in-Office to work towards the adoption of an OSCE charter against terrorism, a goal that we hope can be attained soon. Finally, Portugal intends to organize in Lisbon in June 2002 a meeting of the secretaries-general of all the principal international organizations to consider the joint efforts to combat terrorism.”

    2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453Resumption1 (2002) · source

  3. “The adoption by OSCE of a detailed plan of action for combating terrorism must be seen as an effort to complement other actions being taken by other international institutions. In fact, we intend to focus on areas where we can offer some added value in preventive, as well as crisis-management, tasks, such as police-training, border controls and the adoption of appropriate legislation, as well as judicial reform. The plan of action covers a wide range of issues with the aim of establishing a framework for comprehensive OSCE action to be taken by participating States, and the Organization as a whole, in combating terrorism, while maintaining full respect for international law, including the international law of human rights.”

    2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453Resumption1 (2002) · source

  4. “Terrorism, whatever its motivation or origin, has no justification. OSCE is determined to contribute to the fulfilment of international obligations as enshrined, inter alia, in resolution 1373 (2001) of this Council and will act in conformity with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. All OSCE participating States have pledged to become parties to all 12 United Nations conventions and protocols related to terrorism as soon as possible. The OSCE member States have also, in the spirit prevailing in the Counter-Terrorism Committee, offered to provide support, including technical assistance, to Central Asian partners at their request, in countering external threats related to terrorism. I believe it is appropriate for me to reiterate this offer here today.”

    2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453Resumption1 (2002) · source

  5. “I have the honour of taking the floor in my capacity as representative of the Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The fight against terrorism is an extremely important element of the agenda of our organization. At the last meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council, held in Bucharest on 3 and 4 December, the member States of our organization resolutely reiterated their condemnation of all "terrorist acts in all forms and manifestations, committed no matter when, where or by whom" and considered that these acts are a "threat to international and regional peace, security and stability". OSCE considers that there must be no safe haven for those perpetrating, financing, harbouring or otherwise supporting those responsible for such criminal acts.”

    2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453Resumption1 (2002) · source

  6. “It is a duty for us, the United Nations, to assist them in that endeavour. It is for this Council simply to act according to the responsibilities entrusted to it by the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

  7. “The United Nations success in East Timor will not be measured just by its achievements in the three or four years in which it was present in the country. Rather, it will be judged in the light of the sustainability of those achievements, especially of the administration and institutional framework it leaves behind. As the Secretary-General rightly pointed out in his report "Ultimately, the responsibility to establish a Viable state in East Timor clearly belongs to its people." We couldn't agree more. The Timorese have fought for years to gain their independence. They have demonstrated enormous courage and political maturity. They have shown they want to be responsible for their own destiny and have the capacity for that But they have also asked for our support - a modest support, actually, in face of the daunting tasks ahead of them.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

  8. “However, efforts in this area need to continue, as they are fundamental for the long-term political and social stability in the country. Portugal therefore supports the Secretary-General's plans to include in the post- independence United Nations mission a serious crimes unit and a strong human rights presence throughout the territory. Portugal hopes this Council can agree on endorsing the recommendations put forward by the Secretary-General for the post-independence mission in East Timor. Anything short of that would risk conveying a very negative message to the Timorese, to the United Nations on the ground and to the region. I trust that that is not what the Council wants at this point.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

  9. “They are also affordable, as the amounts involved will be reasonably small, especially if we think that this may be the only success story for the United Nations in recent years. Most of all, they are absolutely indispensable to insuring the fulfilment of UNTAET's mandate and avoiding jeopardizing everything that has been achieved until now. In considering the future of East Timor and the United Nations role in it, it is fundamental to address the question ofjustice and human rights. We welcome the progress made so far both in the establishment of a Timorese judiciary and in the setting up of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We also welcome the progress made in the investigation of the serious crimes committed in East Timor in the course of 1999.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

  10. “But we strongly believe that the report of the Secretary-General contains the right framework for the future presence of the United Nations in East Timor. As a major troop-contributing country, Portugal fully supports the Secretary- General's plans for the establishment of an integrated mission, with a military, police and civilian component, including a civilian unit to support the future independent Government. We believe both the numbers and timing proposed by the Secretary-General for reductions in all components are rational and sensible. His recommendations for the post-independence period are achievable within the foreseeable future, which is more than can be said of other United Nations operations.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

  11. “Therefore, it is vital to safeguard and build upon the progress achieved in order not to jeopardize the enormous investment made by the international community and, in particular, by the Timorese themselves, including in terms of human lives. This Council, in fact, has already acknowledged this fact by stressing, on several occasions, the need for a substantial international presence in East Timor after independence. Allow me now to focus on the specific proposals put forward by the Secretary-General in his report. We understand that these proposals still need to be refined. Further planning will need to be made in the light of the outcome of the Constituent Assembly, the Views of the all-Timorese Transitional Cabinet, coordination among all international actors, and the security developments on the ground.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

  12. “Resolution 1272 (1999) clearly states that the mandate of UNTAET consists of the following elements: "to provide security and maintain law and order throughout the territory of East Timor; to establish an effective administration; to assist in the development of civil and social services; to ensure the coordination and delivery of humanitarian assistance, rehabilitation and development assistance; to support capacity- building for self-government; to assist in the establishment of conditions for sustainable development". This mandate was unprecedented in scope and complexity. In spite of UNTAET's tireless effort, these tasks will not have been completed by the time of independence. The overall security and political situation will still be fragile.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

  13. “The engagement and support of the Security Council as a whole, and its members individually, has been fundamental in achieving such results. We trust the Council will continue to support this effort and make East Timor a positive precedent for the future of United Nations operations. I cannot overemphasise the importance of ensuring sustainable peace and security in East Timor, especially in the light of the present international situation. That region of the world has enough factors of instability, and we should not create the conditions for more to arise.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

  14. “President, for the opportunity to listen to presentations by the representatives of the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which have played and will continue to play a very important role in the transition of East Timor to independence. Portugal has several times before commended the work of the Timorese and the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). The progress achieved in areas as diverse as the rehabilitation of infrastructure, the reopening of schools, the provision of basic health care, the setting up of a civil service and the establishment of police and armed forces is remarkable and truly impressive. We believe that such progress has set East Timor on a successful path to independence, and we hope this course can be maintained and sustained.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

  15. “The Council also had the opportunity to hear Chief Minister Mari Alkatiri, head of the Timorese delegation, which also includes the Minister of Finance, Ms. Fernanda Borges, and the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Fernando Araujo. I hope his briefing on the situation on the ground has helped the Security Council to make a better assessment of how the things are and what must be done in order to prepare the road for independence. I think his realism, but also his vision, represent a clear guarantee that the Timorese affairs will remain in good hands. I also want to thank you, Mr.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

  16. “I would like to start by conveying Portugal's deep appreciation to the Secretary-General for his report on East Timor. His recommendations set out clearly the way for a smooth and gradual transfer of responsibilities from the United Nations to the legitimate Timorese authorities. The Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello whose excellent work deserves all our gratitude and has been an important factor of prestige for the United Nations - gave us his reading of the facts, and we are very grateful for that. I would like to subscribe mot par mat to what my colleague, the Permanent Representative of France, Jean-David Levitte, said about the role of Sergio Vieira de Mello, about the quality of his work and his outstanding contribution to the prestige of this Organization.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

  17. “Portugal fully supports the previous statement, delivered by the representative of Belgium, Ambassador Ste'phane De Loecker, on behalf of the presidency of the European Union. As many of our Views are contained in that statement, I will focus on specific points to which my country attaches particular importance at this juncture. Allow me at the outset, Mr. President, to underline and to welcome your presence here today as an expression of the importance Ireland has always attached to East Timor. For many years I had the privilege of witnessing the commitment of your country, and your personal commitment in particular, to this question, and it is for me a very happy occasion to see you here today presiding over this meeting.”

    2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403Resumption1 (2001) · source

  18. “We have come a long way since the troubled times of September 1999. Today, the situation in East Timor has developed in a way that most of us did not think possible when UNTAET was created. The same effort that the international community made in East Timor at that time must now be continued during the transition to independence and beyond. The Timorese expect as much and deserve no less. As always, Portugal is committed to remaining at the forefront of these efforts.”

    2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source

  19. “Once again, they demonstrated incredible political maturity and tolerance. For their behaviour during the electoral campaign and for the high voter turnout on election day, they deserve our respect and our confidence. We trust that all the political parties will accept the results of the ballot and the will of the people expressed therein. In this regard, Portugal welcomes statements by different political parties reiterating their commitment to peaceful implementation of the results, as well as the statements by the winning party that it is ready to engage in an all-inclusive Cabinet. We hope that the work of the Constituent Assembly will reflect the spirit of cooperation and national unity. I cannot fail to underline that the East Timorese elected 23 women to the Constituent Assembly, 27 per cent of the total number of deputies.”

    2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source

  20. “Portugal is proud to be one of the major contributors to this effort. My country participated in the observer missions of the European Union and the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries to the elections of 30 August. We fully associate ourselves with the statements that both organizations have made in this regard, in particular, with the statement just made by the Presidency of the European Union to the Council. We also sent a national team of both government and civil society representatives to observe the elections in all 13 districts. We welcome the peaceful and generally orderly manner in which the election took place. We have every reason to believe that this was a free, fair and transparent exercise. Today, we must, above all, pay tribute to the people of East Timor and their political parties.”

    2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source

  21. “Let me start by thanking you, Sir, for convening this meeting. I also want to thank Under-Secretary-General Jean-Marie Guehenno for his briefing on the outcome of the election for the Constituent Assembly in East Timor. Previous interventions have already highlighted the importance of the elections as a milestone in the overall transition of East Timor to independence and in the setting-up of democratic institutions in the new country. We must congratulate the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) and its entire staff, in particular Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, for a job very well done. Overcoming that further challenge on the way to independence was possible due only to the commitment of all the staff on the ground, as well as to the support of the international community as a whole.”

    2001-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4367 (2001) · source

  22. “To conclude, I would like to say that East Timor is a unique case - unique because of the circumstances that brought about the United Nations presence in the territory and unique because of the complex and multidimensional, yet clear and achievable, mandate this Council has given to UNTAET. Our collective goal is to ensure that East Timor becomes a viable, independent and democratic State. We cannot waver in this endeavour.”

    2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source

  23. “The substantial engagement and support of the international community will still be needed in East Timor after independence. It is fundamental to ensure the continuity of UNTAET's work in all areas. The Secretary-General has rightly stated in his recent report entitled "No exit without strategy", referring to East Timor, that "In order to ensure that independence is successful and Viable, a follow-on peacekeeping mission will be required to support the new State." (S/2001/394, para. 42) We look forward to the recommendations of the Secretary-General on what this follow-on mission may look like and what the needs will be to support it. The recommendations should include a realistic assessment of the capacity of any implementing partner to carry out tasks that the Security Council has entrusted to UNTAET.”

    2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source

  24. “In that context, we must keep in mind that the mandate the Security Council gave to UNTAET was to prepare East Timor for independence. The election of a Constituent Assembly is only one step in that process. It is not an end in itself and it is not the end goal of the United Nations presence in East Timor. Let me also stress the importance of a swift and comprehensive solution to the situation of the East Timorese refugees in West Timor, as well as to the situation of the continued militia activity in that area. We fully share the Views expressed by the European Union on that question and on the need to ensure that all those responsible for violations of human rights and international humanitarian law be brought to justice.”

    2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source

  25. “I think the Council recognized their presence as a valuable contribution to a better understanding and assessment of the real situation on the ground, with all the authority that comes from their legitimate, historical responsibilities. We also noted with keen interest the remarks of the Secretary-General on the security situation in East Timor, in particular those highlighting the continued risks and uncertainties. Portugal concurs with the Secretary-General's assertion that it would be prudent to maintain the military component of UNTAET in its present form until the East Timorese Government has established itself. Further, we believe strongly that any subsequent change must be made only on the basis of a detailed assessment of the security situation on the ground.”

    2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source

  26. “We note the establishment in Dili of a working group for post-UNTAET planning. Indeed, a detailed evaluation of the needs of East Timor after independence is urgently required. We believe that the focus of this exercise must be kept on the conditions on the ground, where the input of the Timorese is best taken into account. Needless to say, any plans and strategies that are defined without the involvement and the Views of the Timorese would be impossible to implement successfully. In that regard, I am pleased that the Council was able to hear today two key Timorese representatives, Mr. Xanana Gusmao and Mr. Ramos-Horta. Let me thank you, Mr. President, for making that possible.”

    2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source

  27. “We also welcome the latest developments in the preparations for the election of members of the Constituent Assembly, including the efforts made in the area of civic and voter education, as well as in fostering the conditions for the participation of women in the political process. We see this election as the first major step on the way to political independence. Its success in the long run will depend as much on the capacity of the internal political forces to make democracy and good governance the driving force behind their actions, as on the support the international community will be able to provide to the East Timorese Government structures. Portugal agrees with the approach taken in the report of the Secretary-General regarding the planning for the future presence of the United Nations in East Timor.”

    2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source

  28. “Portugal appreciates the work that the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) has been undertaking in implementing its very complex and comprehensive mandate. In that connection, I would like to express my gratitude for the comprehensive briefing provided to the Council earlier by Assistant Secretary-General Annabi. We also commend the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, for the progress already achieved in areas as diverse as ensuring security, establishing a civil administration and restoring basic services to the population.”

    2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source

  29. “Portugal supports fully the statement delivered by Ambassador Pierre Schori of Sweden on behalf of the European Union. East Timor has been a success story for the United Nations, but our collective task is yet to be completed. It is imperative that the Council and the international community do not fail in providing the necessary means the United Nations needs to perform its duty in East Timor. In fact, the coming months will be crucial for the successful transition of East Timor to independence. Portugal is fully committed to participating in that process. We also consider that it is of vital importance that the Security Council maintains its strongest interest and engagement in the birth of this new Member State of the United Nations.”

    2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source