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Soares

lines on the record: 47
first: 1997-08-06
most recent: 2023-01-12
sittings or episodes: 11
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“We are all called upon to undertake this immense, but absolutely imperative task in order to give new content and life to the words, objectives and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, as well as to the 1970 Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Cooperation among States and the 2012 declaration of the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the rule of law at the national and international levels. In doing so and looking towards the 2024 Summit of the Future, we will be sowing the seeds for the lasting consecration of the rule of law at the global level. This year, the foundations of multilateralism have been sorely tested. That is why the rule of law is urgently needed at the international level.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“Furthermore, in its foreign policy, despite our condition as a small island developing State, we have always firmly and staunchly supported the rule of law — be it through our conduct in the United Nations system or by being active in our continent — for the final triumph of the achievement of the rule of law in the regional bodies of which we are members. In the face of growing trends of polarization and lack of geopolitical dialogue among the great Powers, we urgently need transformative solutions in the short term, without which all the experience and work accumulated within the United Nations over the past 77 years would become useless and invalid. It is therefore urgent to make every effort to strengthen the responses necessary to safeguard and strengthen the rule of law in the world, all while ensuring legality among nations.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“Akande for their valuable briefings. It is indeed timely to reflect in depth on the growing and new challenges to the rule of law that are emerging before us, on a global scale, in order to ensure that it prevails, as it is a sine qua non condition for the consecration of international peace and stability, sustainable development, human rights and democracy. In my country, Cabo Verde, the primacy of the rule of law was consolidated by the establishment of representative democracy in 1991 and the 1992 Constitution, thus placing the rule of law at the centre of our political system and guaranteeing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and sustainable development.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“Mr. Soares (Cabo Verde) (spoke in French): Allow me, Mr. President, first of all, to extend to you warm and cordial greetings from our West African and Sahelian islands of Cabo Verde. I would like to express my feelings of honour and pleasure to be in the Security Council Chamber, at the centre of global multilateral security diplomacy, at this crucial moment in contemporary history, where current geopolitical events and trends are jeopardizing and threatening the validity and relevance of the global rule-of-law achievements reached so far. Allow me also to thank Japan for this very welcome initiative, as we express our wishes for its success in its presidency of the Security Council for the month of January. We would also like to thank the Secretary- General, the President of the International Court of Justice and Mr.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“Our recent history makes us firm believers in the power of the Security Council and its role in upholding international peace and security. However, we are also conscious that the world today is very different from the world that gave rise to the United Nations. Thanks to the promise of the Charter, we who were once colonized have joined the international community as independent and sovereign States and are today proud Members of the United Nations, joined together in finding collective solutions to global challenges. The composition and work of the Council can be more effective if it is able to effectively reflect change and address the rising challenges.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“For Timor-Leste, whose future was decided through a Council-mandated mission that organized a referendum, we reflect on why the Council mandate for a referendum for the people of Western Sahara has not been fulfilled. I make the same call for attention to the issue of Palestine. Timor-Leste’s Constitution enshrines the principles of self-determination, respect for territorial integrity, non-interference and collective security, and a just and equitable world for all peoples and nations. We also strongly believe in the settlement of disputes through peaceful means, based on international laws and norms. Unilateral coercive measures against any State undermine the spirit of the Charter and do not contribute to solutions.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“In this respect, and as we commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of the United Nations, we urge all Member States to recommit to the purpose and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, along with the international laws and norms. We urge in particular the major Powers to lead by example on how to align decisions and actions on international security matters with the Charter and to ensure that actions taken will not contravene and undermine the purpose and principles of the Charter of this multilateral Organization. While the seventy-fifth anniversary of the United Nations is undoubtedly a moment of celebration of all that has been achieved by the Organization, including the Security Council’s role in the maintenance of international peace and security, it is also an important moment for reflection.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“In this context, the authority of the Council and of permanent and non-permanent members alike is called upon and critically needed to properly respond to these threats to global peace and stability, fulfil its mandate and uphold the Charter. Timor-Leste is of the view that through genuine and constructive cooperation at both the regional and the global levels, as well as through integrated measures, we can tackle and address the root causes of these global challenges accordingly. In the context of the United Nations, it is imperative for all organs within the Organization to strengthen their work and engage in a coherent and complementary manner. We must ensure that our actions contribute to fulfilling each of the intended mandates of the principal organs of the United Nations and do not undermine the importance of multilateralism.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“We are witnessing the rise of conflicts around the globe, which continue to pose both conventional and non-conventional threats to global security. Climate change, the drug trade, people-smuggling, trafficking in persons and related transnational crimes, as well as extremism, radicalism and terrorism, know no borders. It is no longer the problem of any individual Member State. They have become threats to everyone. We all know well the connection between poverty and rising inequalities, weak State institutions and the lack of political will to act, on the one hand, and the rise of those threats, on the other.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“Our experience leads us to believe that global challenges and tensions can be addressed and prevented only through multilateralism, based on a spirit of solidarity and inclusivity and in a partnership aimed at upholding fundamental human rights and human dignity, and to that end the Security Council has a fundamental role. Timor-Leste is committed to supporting global efforts to uphold the United Nations Charter and related international laws and norms. Our recent conclusion of a maritime boundary treaty with Australia, through the use of the special conciliation mechanism under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, reaffirms our belief in the international rules-based order and in the United Nations as the appropriate platform to resolve conflicts.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“Evident challenges, ranging from violent extremism, financial crises, transnational crime and global poverty to environmental degradation, unilateral foreign intervention and occupation, continue to pose threats to international peace and security, human dignity, and, above all, are serious threats to our common existence as nations. As a country that hosted successive United Nations missions from 1999 to 2012, Timor-Leste has a history that is forever intertwined with that of the Council. Timor-Leste is an example of what can be achieved when the Council unites around the common purpose of upholding international peace and security.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam on its leadership as the President of the Security Council for the month of January 2020 and further expressing to it our sincere gratitude for having invited Timor-Leste to deliver a speech before this body. I wish to also thank Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Mrs. Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders, for their briefings. Over the years, through the promotion of international cooperation, we have witnessed and experienced some progress in social and economic development. Yet we are still far from having achieved sustainable and equitable development and delivering on the promise of the inclusive, just and peaceful societies highlighted in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“Portugal welcomes the readiness of NATO and the OSCE to provide the necessary verification regimes and believes that the Security Council should send, through this draft resolution, a strong signal of support for these Verification Missions and indicate that the safety and security of those unarmed personnel on the ground must never be compromised. This draft resolution also represents an unambiguous expression of the Council's belief that it is up to the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to implement those agreements in full and comply fully with Security Council resolutions.”
1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source
“This is, in fact, the number one priority of the draft resolution on which we are about to vote: the endorsement by the Security Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) agreements regarding verification of the commitments that the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia has made - namely, to take measures to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe, to end the violence against civilians in Kosovo, to allow the return of refugees and displaced persons and to initiate and maintain a dialogue with the Kosovo Albanian community, with a view to finding a political solution to the problems of Kosovo.”
1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source
“The situation in Kosovo is of great concern to the international community. The Council, through its resolutions 1160 (1998) and 1199 (1998), has given a clear response to this concern, of which the draft resolution before us is a logical extension. We welcome the agreements that have been concluded with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to address the critical situation in Kosovo. The draft resolution seeks to ensure that these agreements will be implemented in full.”
1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source
“We are sure that the Secretary-General will continue to follow this matter with the attention it deserves and will not hesitate to intervene personally if and when that is necessary. We welcome the recent appointment of a new Special Representative, Mr. Issa Diallo, which we hope will bring new momentum to the peace process. Portugal also calls upon the Government of Angola to continue to exercise patience and restraint and to persevere in its effort towards the full completion of the peace process. The draft resolution before us has been designed to show the Government of Angola and UNITA that the United Nations and the international community are willing to continue to help the Angolan people achieve peace and stability, and we urge its full implementation.”
1998-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3916 (1998) · source
“UNITA must take decisive and irreversible steps for the peaceful resolution of the crisis on the basis of the Lusaka Protocol. We deeply regret that since the adoption of resolution 1180 (1998) almost no significant progress has been made in the remaining key tasks of the peace process, even after successive attempts in the most recent weeks to put the process back on track through dialogue and diplomacy. In this context, I want to commend the Secretary-General for the expeditious manner in which he responded to the crisis - which was aggravated by the death of Maitre Beye - and his decision to dispatch Under-Secretary- General Miyet and Ambassador Brahimi to Angola.”
1998-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3916 (1998) · source
“Indeed, the full implementation of the Lusaka Protocol is at stake due to the failure of UNITA to demobilize fully its forces and to facilitate the extension of State administration throughout the country. This behaviour is delaying peace and stability in Angola. Moreover, the continuation of UNITA's attacks against Government-controlled areas and United Nations personnel and other attempts to destabilize the country, as reported by the Secretary-General, are of particular concern to Portugal. In the last few months, UNITA missed several deadlines for compliance with the remaining tasks of the peace process. This persistent pattern of non-compliance by UNITA with its obligations under the terms of the "Acordos de Paz", the Lusaka Protocol and the relevant resolutions of the Council must end.”
1998-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3916 (1998) · source
“Portugal fully supports the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA) until 15 September 1998. It endorses the recommendation of the Secretary-General to extend the mandate for one month, taking into account the stalemate in the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol and the situation on the ground. The peace process in Angola is at a particularly critical juncture, marked by the absence of sustained dialogue and the deepening of mutual mistrust. As a result of UNITA's irresponsible activity, the military and political situation has continued to deteriorate and the peace process has been pushed to the brink of collapse, raising the danger of the resumption of civil war.”
1998-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3916 (1998) · source
“Portugal also underlines the importance of paragraph 14 of the draft resolution, which welcomes the efforts of the Government of Sierra Leone to coordinate a national response to the needs of children affected by armed conflict, as well as the recommendation of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children in Armed Conflict that Sierra Leone be made a pilot project in the context of post-conflict peace-building. The open debate on this issue which took place in this Chamber last month under the Portuguese presidency and the subsequent adoption of the presidential statement of 29 June 1998 demonstrate the particular importance the Council attaches to this theme. For the reasons just stated, Portugal will support the draft resolution before the Council.”
1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source
“Full adherence to the arms embargo imposed by resolution 1171 (1998), in particular by neighbouring countries, would also be instrumental for the stabilization of Sierra Leone. In this context, the establishment of the United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (UNOMSIL) will also be a meaningful step in the right direction. Its carefully designed mandate is quite clear and has to be fully respected by all relevant actors in this process. We welcome the commitment of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) to ensure the security of United Nations personnel, and we hope that the necessary security arrangements can be concluded before UNOMSIL observers are actually sent to Sierra Leone.”
1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source
“In this regard, Portugal commends the efforts of the Government of Sierra Leone to re-establish the democratic process and to promote the tasks of national reconciliation, reconstruction and rehabilitation. We welcome in particular the recent adoption by President Kabbah of a disarmament, demobilization and reintegration plan. Our delegation attaches special importance to the provisions of the draft resolution before the Council which emphasize the need to promote national reconciliation. We also join others in demanding not only that the remnants of the ousted junta and members of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) lay down their arms immediately, but also that all forces and factions in Sierra Leone respect human rights and strictly abide by the rules of international humanitarian law.”
1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source
“I would like to start by saying that Portugal concurs fully with the statement just made by the representative of the Presidency of the European Union. The consequences of the conflict in Sierra Leone and what seems currently to be the gradual emergence of a post-conflict situation require a coordinated response both from the international community and from the legitimate Government of that State. Without political will in Sierra Leone to overcome the current political and economic challenges, the consolidation of peace will remain illusory; but the same could be said if the international community failed to provide credible assistance to the people of Sierra Leone.”
1998-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3902 (1998) · source
“We hope that the arms embargo the Council is establishing today will not be in place for long. It is in the best interests of all concerned that swift measures be taken to initiate the peaceful dialogue to which I have referred. We trust that this opportunity will be seized. In conclusion, I wish also to say that as a member of the European Union, Portugal's position on the matter before the Council today is fully reflected in the statement to be made by the representative of the United Kingdom on behalf of the European Union.”
1998-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3868 (1998) · source
“We call on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Kosovar Albanian community to renounce violence and to pursue this dialogue and reach a mutually acceptable agreement. We utterly condemn the use of force by either side. An important step towards a process of dialogue has been the agreement on measures to implement the 1996 Education Agreement. We urge that this be followed through effectively. The role of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in bringing about an acceptable resolution on Kosovo is equally important, and we urge the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to cooperate fully with the Personal Representative of Chairman-in- Office of OSCE and Special Representative of the European Union, Mr. Felipe Gonzalez, and to allow the return of the long-term OSCE mission.”
1998-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3868 (1998) · source
“The goal of the draft resolution is clear: to end the violence both by the security forces of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and by terrorists, and to promote a meaningful process of unconditional dialogue with the leadership of the Kosovar Albanian community. This unconditional dialogue should be oriented towards giving Kosovo a substantially greater degree of autonomy, including meaningful self-administration. The outcome of the dialogue should not be predetermined, and it should be based on the territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, as well as on the principles of the Helsinki Final Act adopted by the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe and of the United Nations Charter. Let us be clear: we support neither independence nor the status quo.”
1998-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3868 (1998) · source
“Our deep concern at the situation in Kosovo cannot be overstated. Not only are issues of political and human rights at stake, but instability in Kosovo also threatens international peace and security in the region. The international community should send an unambiguous signal of its concern and should unite in its efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution on Kosovo. We therefore fully support the role assumed by the Contact Group in defining an action plan to end the violence in Kosovo and to bring about a political solution through unconditional dialogue, as set out in the statements issued by Contact Group Foreign Ministers at London on 9 March and at Bonn on 25 March. Consequently, we strongly support the draft resolution before the Council today, which would establish an arms embargo on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.”
1998-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3868 (1998) · source
“We also welcome the appointment by the Secretary- General of a Special Representative in the Central African Republic. As head of MINURCA, with overall authority with regard to United Nations activities in that country, the Special Representative can play a crucial role in the stabilization of the present situation. Moreover, we attach importance to action by the Special Representative to encourage the provision of assistance by United Nations agencies and programmes in the areas of development and economic recovery. Portugal has always been firm in its support for the creation of a peacekeeping operation in the Central African Republic. We see this operation as a meaningful step on the part of the international community to promote peace and stability in the Central African Republic.”
1998-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3867 (1998) · source
“In this context, my delegation is pleased to see the establishment of MINURCA, starting next April. We see it as a clear example of the willingness of the international community to cooperate closely with regional efforts in Africa. Indeed, MINURCA is a peacekeeping force with a mandate tailor-made to the requirements of the situation in the Central African Republic. In particular, we would like to stress MINURCA's future role in maintaining and enhancing security and stability. Let me also underline that its mandate will include supporting the national security forces in matters of law and order, assisting in coordination with other international efforts in a short-term police trainers programme and providing advice and technical support to the national electoral bodies.”
1998-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3867 (1998) · source
“In addition, the strong commitment of many African countries and of France to the Inter-African Mission to Monitor the Implementation of the Bangui Agreements (MISAB) was essential in promoting stability, often under difficult circumstances. However, the continued presence of the international community is required to assist in the important tasks that remain ahead. The National Reconciliation Pact adopted by the Reconciliation Conference, which took place in Bangui earlier this month, was an important step in fostering stability in that country. We harbour great hope that the holding of free and fair elections in August/September of this year will help consolidate peace in the Central African Republic. However, the situation remains fragile, and we clearly understand that further reform is required.”
1998-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3867 (1998) · source
“At the outset, I would like to say that Portugal concurs fully with the statement made earlier by the European Union presidency. The establishment of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic (MINURCA) is an example of the cooperation of the United Nations with an African- led initiative to promote regional peace and stability. Portugal strongly believes in such initiatives and supports the recommendations of the Secretary-General for the establishment of a peacekeeping operation in the Central African Republic. It must be remembered that the current situation of relative security in the Central African Republic is very much due to the tireless efforts of regional leaders. We praise the mediation efforts of President Bongo and the role of the International Monitoring Committee in the resolution of this crisis.”
1998-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3867 (1998) · source
“Given the progress already achieved, which should not be compromised, as well as the enormous tasks that lie ahead for the full implementation of the Bangui Agreements and long-term stability in the Central African Republic, Portugal agrees that there is a need to establish a peacekeeping operation in that country as a major preventive measure, as referred to by the Secretary- General. In this context, Portugal supports the draft resolution before us today.”
1998-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3853 (1998) · source
“We agree in general terms with the Secretary-Generals evaluation of the still-fragile peace process and the international environment in that subregion of Africa. We also share the View expressed in the Secretary-General's report that the parties concerned should fulfil, as soon as possible, all the provisions of the Bangui Agreements, and that substantial reform should be undertaken to revitalize the country's economy and to improve the living conditions of the population.”
1998-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3853 (1998) · source
“In that same context, we would like to praise the efforts of the Chairman of the International Monitoring Committee and of President Bongo of Gabon, who have been playing an important role in the resolution of the crisis and in the monitoring of the implementation of the Bangui Agreements. As I said before, Mr. President, your presence here today is a reflection of the important role played by your country in this process. The situation in the Central African Republic remains precarious. The disruption of the current volatile security, social and economic conditions would have serious repercussions for the region as a whole. Therefore, Portugal welcomes the Secretary-General's recommendations regarding the concepts for a future United Nations presence after the withdrawal of MISAB forces on 16 March.”
1998-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3853 (1998) · source
“In this regard we commend France for the vital assistance it has been providing thus far. But the United Nations will have to consider soon how best to capitalize on these efforts so as not to jeopardize the success so far achieved. Portugal would like again to pay tribute to the African mediation initiative and to the Organization of African Unity (OAU), and to reaffirm its support for the International Monitoring Committee and for MISAB and its troop-contributing States - Burkina Faso, Chad, Gabon and Mali - in their very important role in the ongoing process of national reconciliation in that country.”
1998-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3853 (1998) · source
“Mr. Soares (Portugal) (interpretation from French): I wish first of all, Sir, to express my delegation's satisfaction at seeing you presiding over this meeting of the Security Council. Your presence is logical not only because Gabon holds the presidency of the Council for this month, but also as a reflection of the role that your country, your President and you yourself have played in the resolute search for a solution to the problems of the Central African Republic. (spoke in English) The Inter-African Mission to Monitor the Implementation of the Bangui Agreements (MISAB) in the Central African Republic is a good example of what Africa can do to prevent conflicts and to stabilize crises. The activities of MISAB, however, require complementary support from the international community.”
1998-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3853 (1998) · source
“We urge the military junta to take heed of the will of the international community and respond positively by giving up its illegal Claim to power. It should resume negotiations in good faith to make way for the return of democratic rule and constitutional order in Sierra Leone.”
1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source
“We are very concerned about the plight of refugees and internally displaced persons, and the United Nations, with other relevant organizations, must continue to ensure the well-being of those affected by the crisis. The crisis in Sierra Leone is, of course, worrying in itself on account of the usurpation of constitutional order. But it is also a destabilizing factor for the region, in particular for neighbouring countries, such as Liberia, where the still-fragile process of national reconciliation is trying to take hold. The international community, through this draft resolution of the Security Council and through the activities of ECOWAS and other organizations, is demonstrating its willingness to help resolve the crisis in Sierra Leone by peaceful means.”
1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source
“Indeed, we understand these sanctions as a political tool designed to make the junta realize that its unlawful actions have not been received with indifference by the international community. These sanctions are tailored to penalize those who have consistently refused to abide by the rules of democracy. They are not addressed against the people of Sierra Leone, the very people we want to protect by adopting this draft resolution. One aspect of the draft resolution we consider very important, and the inclusion of which we supported, is the need to establish appropriate mechanisms for the provision of humanitarian assistance and to ensure its safe delivery to the population for which it is intended.”
1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source
“Portugal fully supports the objectives of the draft resolution before the Council. The measures contained in it seek to reverse the situation created by the illegal coup d'etat in Sierra Leone and to bring about, by peaceful means, the restoration of democratic rule, constitutional order and respect for human rights. Under Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter, which foresees the utilization of regional arrangements for the enforcement of Council decisions, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been authorized to ensure the strict implementation of the provisions of the draft resolution that are referred to in operative paragraph 8. It is our understanding that the draft resolution seeks the restoration of the democratically elected Government of Sierra Leone by peaceful means.”
1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source
“We urge the Albanian authorities to respond positively to the efforts of the international community and to cooperate fully with it in the fulfilment of these important objectives.”
1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source
“The United Nations Charter refers specifically to the utilization of regional arrangements under the authority of the Security Council, and the response to the crisis in Albania was carried out in strict accordance with these terms. Now, as the multinational protection force has withdrawn from Albania, it is time to move forward. Naturally, the international community will continue to assist the Albanian people, but it is the Albanian Government that is principally responsible for the reestablishment of law and order and for pursuing national reconciliation and economic reconstruction in Albania, as well as for continuing the process of democratization and the protection of human rights.”
1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source
“In fact, the deployment of the multinational protection force almost certainly averted a full-scale civil war, the consequences of which would have been disastrous, not only for the Albanians themselves but for the already volatile situation in that region of Europe. The combined efforts in Albania of the United Nations, the European Union, the Western European Union, the Council of Europe, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and international economic institutions and relief agencies, all under the effective coordination of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), are a good example of a regional response to a crisis by the international community.”
1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source
“At the outset I would like to state that we associate ourselves fully with the statement that will be delivered in a few moments on behalf of the European Union by the representative of Luxembourg. Portugal, from the very beginning, actively supported the efforts of the international community to provide assistance to Albania after its descent into chaos and turmoil. In this regard, we would like to join others in praising the special efforts of Italy as the driving force behind the establishment of the multinational protection force in Albania, to which Portugal has contributed logistical support in the form of air transportation. The presence of the force permitted the delivery of international humanitarian assistance to the Albanians and stabilized the political situation in the country, allowing the holding of elections.”
1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source
“In fact, the proliferation of a large supply of weapons in the hands of former mutineers and of the civilian population is of great concern. Therefore, the continuous support of the international community is not only vital for political stability and peace in that country but also important in the entire subregion. It was in this context that Portugal decided to give its support to the draft resolution before us today, which responds in a positive way to the request of the President of the Central African Republic, and gives its support to the efforts of the countries of the subregion.”
1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3808 (1997) · source
“In this context, we fully support and commend the efforts of the International Monitoring Committee, of its Chairman, General Toure, and also of President Bongo of Gabon for their important role in the resolution of the crisis in the Central African Republic. The on-going efforts of the Inter-African Mission to Monitor the Implementation of the Bangui Agreements, even if not completely successful in terms of the process of disarmament, have nevertheless made a significant contribution towards national reconciliation and peace in that country. As President Ange-Felix Patasse pointed out in his letter to the Security Council of 14 July, the situation in his country continues to be volatile and could affect regional stability and threaten peace in the region.”
1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3808 (1997) · source
“Like others before us, Portugal would like to commend the African mediation in the resolution of the crisis in the Central African Republic. Moreover, we would like to pay tribute to the decision by the countries of that sub-region to establish an inter-African monitoring mechanism to help restore peace and security in the Central African Republic, and in particular to disarm the former mutineers, the militia and all other unlawfully armed individuals. I would like to stress the importance we attach to support for the democratic process, namely to help prepare the elections to be held in August 1998.”
1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3808 (1997) · source