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first: 2003-07-03
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“We cannot fail to stress at every possible occasion that an integrated approach addressing all three components is vital and that none of the pillars should be prioritized over the others while we define the principles and criteria that will inspire the follow-up to the provisions of the Afghanistan Compact. We are confident that the benchmarks contained in the Compact, as well as the early establishment of the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board, will play a crucial role in facilitating the timely and effective implementation of the document.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“The acknowledgement that the polling was not significantly affected by security incidents is therefore a matter of special pride for us. Last August, before the Security Council, Italy stated that "the daunting challenges lying ahead should strengthen our commitment. Those challenges are related to the three vital and intertwined pillars of security, institution-building and economic development. No effort should be spared in tackling those three pillars in an integrated perspective" (S/PV.5249, p. 33). We are therefore particularly glad that the Afghanistan Compact is built upon that very approach of complementarity between the pillars of security, governance and development.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“The success of the London Conference, including the finalization of the Afghanistan Compact and its endorsement by the Security Council, confirms that we all share the same basic View that the increasing ownership by the Afghan Government of the process of stabilizing and reconstructing the country must be supported by a sustained and coordinated effort of the international community, with the United Nations playing a central role. The successful holding of the parliamentary elections last September confirmed that such a joint approach is conducive to generating historic achievements. Italy has been at the front line of that endeavour, having held the command of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) since last August.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“Our ongoing level of substantial engagement in the stabilization and reconstruction of Afghanistan prompts us to add a few complementary remarks. The report of the Secretary-General draws a mixed picture of the latest developments in Afghanistan, mentioning a series of extraordinary successes in the political process, but reporting at the same time some worrying delays and difficulties in achieving our common goals in the areas of security, the rule of law, respect for human rights, the empowerment of women, and the fight against the production and trafficking of narcotics. Nevertheless, we are still convinced that the international community and the Government of Afghanistan are on the right track.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“At the outset, I would like to offer a very sincere and warm welcome to Mr. Tom Koenigs, to congratulate him on his appointment as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, and to thank him for his comprehensive and instructive briefing. I would also like to assure the Special Representative that Italy will offer him, on the field and at the political level, the strongest support and cooperation. He can count on us. On this occasion, our tribute should also go to his predecessor, Mr. Jean Arnault, who deserves our gratitude for the remarkable accomplishments achieved by the United Nations and the people of Afghanistan during his tenure. Italy fully aligns itself with the statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“The 10-year anniversary of the Dayton agreements should mark a watershed in that sense and provide an opportunity to overcome the strong distortions present in the local administrative system, which is dangerously overreliant on external intervention in the management of questions of internal policy.”
2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source
“Italy therefore believes that the time has come to discuss and assess a significant reduction in the High Representative's powers with an eye to giving greater responsibility to the institutions and political forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, thereby making effective the concept of empowerment and tangible the message that the international community intends to convey - namely, that the institutions and people of Bosnia and Herzegovina hold in their own hands the prospects for a concrete approach to and integration into the European Union. In parallel to that process, we need to redefine the international presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which should be based on the need to assist institutional capacity-building rather than substitute- manage a country where the local institutions appear to be weak.”
2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source
“The possibility of undertaking a reform of the Dayton setting is facilitated by recent progress achieved on the issue of reforming the police and the military - progress that has paved the way to the upcoming start of the stabilization and association negotiation with the European Union. That new context now makes it possible to give new impetus to the process of reforming the Office of the High Representative.”
2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source
“With the approach of the 10-year anniversary of the Dayton agreements, the international community - the Peace Implementation Council, the Quint group of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States, the Contact Group and the European Union - has long been considering the opportunity of cutting back its commitment in Bosnia and Herzegovina and assigning greater responsibility to the local political forces in order to overcome the institutional anomaly of a State that is formally sovereign but substantially conditioned, in many respects, by a framework of strong international supervision. In the judgement of the international community, the current phase has now reached completion.”
2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source
“I wish to associate myself and my country with the statement made by the United Kingdom on behalf of the European Union, specifically with the indications it provides regarding key points pertaining to the draft presidential statement. I also wish to express Italy's warm appreciation of the role performed by High Representative Lord Ashdown in a crucial and very sensitive phase in the history of both Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Balkans. I would add that that is a role he has performed with great ability and resolve in a context and in circumstances that are absolutely extraordinary.”
2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source
“It calls upon the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government to exercise their responsibilities constructively so to allow the privatization process to resume as soon as possible.”
2003-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4886 (2003) · source
“The European Union stands ready to assist in that process and considers the Stabilization and Association Process Tracking Mechanism (STM) as an important complementary instrument to that end. The European Union believes that the direct dialogue initiated on 14 October 2003 in Vienna remains an indispensable element of the "standards before status" strategy based on Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). It therefore encourages all parties concerned to continue the direct dialogue by convening meetings of the expert working groups without further delay. Finally, the European Union underlines the importance of structural reforms in Kosovo, of which privatization is a key element.”
2003-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4886 (2003) · source
“It welcomes the Presidential Statement, issued on 12 December, on the "Standards for Kosovo", a document that is a first concrete step in the process. The European Union believes it is necessary to build on the current momentum by working out, as soon as possible, the relevant implementation plan and by establishing a body to continually review the progress achieved. That process should be led by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General through regular consultations with the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government and other relevant parties as appropriate. There is considerable work to be done to achieve the agreed standards: democratic governance must take hold in a multi-ethnic Kosovo in order to make progress in anticipation of the comprehensive review envisaged for mid-2005, or earlier, if sufficient progress is made.”
2003-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4886 (2003) · source
“I also wish to join my other colleagues in thanking Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for his comprehensive briefing, which has provided us with an overall picture on the current situation in Kosovo and still more importantly, has indicated the way ahead. The European Union underlines, once again, the continued validity of the "standards before status" policy of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) as upheld by the United Nations Security Council in accordance with resolution 1244 (1999). It therefore supports the initiative of the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Harri Holkeri, to set out more concrete guidelines for progress and to operationalize that strategy.”
2003-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4886 (2003) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The acceding countries, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia, the candidate countries, Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) country Iceland, member of the European Economic Area, declare that they align themselves with this statement. First of all, allow me to express our deep appreciation for your presence here, Sir. The fact that you preside over this meeting confirms and emphasizes the substantial importance that the Security Council and the European family attaches to the issue under discussion today.”
2003-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4886 (2003) · source
“The proposed conference could provide the right framework for ensuring that our support is based on a regional approach. We welcome the steps already taken in that direction and we pledge our continued support to the consolidation of peace and development in the region. In concluding, I would like to add a few words in my national capacity. I see that on many of these issues - background issues, the hard issues of peace and security and the soft issues of development and good governance - were to be addressed by the President of the Republic of Italy, President Ciampi, the day before yesterday. Unfortunately, in the event, he was not able to attend. But I think it would be appropriate, without taking up more time, for me to supply the text of the President's statement for the Security Council records.”
2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source
“The European Union and its member States will continue to support the African Mission in Burundi, deployed by the African Union. However, the long- term sustainability of this African-led force is seriously open to question. We believe that the option for a transfer of authority to the United Nations will need to be considered in due course to ensure peacekeeping in Burundi. The elections in Rwanda also represent a key factor in the prevailing situation in the Great Lakes, as they are an important step towards national reconciliation and the consolidation of viable democratic institutions. The Great Lakes area has become a major focus of European Union foreign policy, as it is a test case of the ability of Africa, with our support, to become master of its own destiny.”
2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source
“The preparation for elections could prove a very difficult task in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We support the efforts of United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in this regard and hope that it will be possible to draw on its logistics, since the success of the electoral process will depend largely on the availability of adequate transport and communication facilities. As for Burundi, we congratulate South Africa, the Governments of the Regional Initiative and the African Union for brokering an agreement between the transitional Government and the group, Forces pour la defense de la democratie. We urge the group Forces nationales de liberation to join the political process and we encourage the Government of Burundi to keep the door open to the negotiations.”
2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source
“In addition, the strong involvement of civil society will be welcomed. Consolidating the peace processes in the region will be a fundamental element in the success of the conference. The European Union, along the lines indicated by the United Nations and the African Union, has played an important role in this, as demonstrated recently by the European Union-led operation "Artemis", which provided immediate relief for the civilian population and was an example of successful crisis management. Today the European Union is strongly committed to supporting the new Congolese institutions through a major post-conflict programme of assistance. Our focus is on demobilization, disarmament and reintegration of ex-combatants, the creation of an integrated police unit and the preparation for elections by the year 2005.”
2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source
“The challenge ahead is that of ensuring that the immense natural resources of the region are exploited for the social and economic development of the entire population. The active participation of the private sector and regional organizations in this regard is also welcomed. Finally, the conference provides an opportunity for the countries of the region to address crucial issues, such as good governance, democracy, human rights and the rule of law, the advancement of which may help to restore confidence between Governments and their respective populations. The African Union and NEPAD already provide a valid and agreed framework for tackling those issues. A thorough discussion on transitional justice and the need to end impunity may also contribute to the regional reconciliation process.”
2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source
“We welcome the declaration of Principles on Good-Neighbourly Relations and Cooperation, signed in New York on 25 September of this year by some of the countries of the region, which already identify the main principles to be applied, namely: respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of each State; non-interference in neighbours' internal affairs; and control of arms trafficking and supplies directed to other countries. Breaking the cycle of conflict, arms trade and illegal exploitation is one of the main issues that the conference should address. We also expect the conference to play an important role in promoting trade, investment and economic cooperation and integration within the region.”
2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source
“Coordination, coherence and consistency with other existing processes, such as the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD), is also important, as is the need to avoid duplication with other forums. The full and effective participation of all countries in the region, including all the countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Africa, is also crucial, as well as the involvement of subregional organizations, international financial institutions, observer countries and the European Union. In addition, the establishment of a group of friends will provide a valuable forum for discussion and coordination of international support for the conference. Among the issues to be addressed, peace and security are clearly central.”
2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source
“We are fully aware of the importance of African ownership in this process, as Minister Madeira and others have emphasized. The success of the conference will depend primarily on the common political will of the countries involved in achieving shared objectives, and we welcome the emergence of a positive attitude towards the conference in the countries of the region. The European Union sees the conference as the beginning of a process of normalization rather than a one-time event. We believe it is important to establish clear and realistic objectives that can be attained in the agreed time frame. The conference should not stop at establishing principles, but should ideally result in concrete operational agreements or projects.”
2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source
“For the first time since 1994, positive developments in the concerned countries have created concrete prospects for lasting political stability in the area and have allowed for realistic steps forward in the organization of an international conference on peace, security, democracy and development for the Great Lakes. As the Secretary- General said this morning, there is a new dynamic in the region. The European Union supports the initiative for such a conference under the auspices of the United Nations and the African Union and commends the efforts of the involved countries and of the Secretary- General to this end. As has been noted before, it is long overdue. Allow me to share a few points with you as the European Union's contribution to today's debate.”
2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The acceding countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia, the associated countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries Iceland and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this statement. Since this is the first time that I am taking the floor under your presidency, allow me to congratulate you on your effective leadership of the Council during the month of November. The initiative of this morning shows how well you are leading the Council. I thank you for giving us an opportunity to debate this important issue. The European Union is convinced that the fundamental problems affecting the Great Lakes region require a regional approach.”
2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source
“Allow us to conclude by saying that the European Union continues to be firmly committed to supporting Kosovo's economic recovery, which is indispensable for ensuring stability and development within that society.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“Much remains to be done in Kosovo to guarantee full respect for the rule of law and for human and minority rights, including adequate minority participation at both the central and local levels of Government. As noted in the Secretary-General's report (S/2003/996), Belgrade has again been requested to dismantle parallel administrative structures and replace them through cooperation with Kosovo's multi- ethnic Provisional Institutions. The European Union reaffirms its strong condemnation of all acts of violence and intimidation in Kosovo, in particular those directed at minorities. Their only effect is to jeopardize the process of normalization and reconciliation. The return of minorities remains an essential benchmark in the framework of the "standards before status" strategy.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“The European Union fully shares the Secretary- General's conclusions that: "The ongoing transfer of non-reserved responsibilities listed in chapter 5 of the Constitutional Framework increasingly provides the Provisional Institutions with the possibility to demonstrate their capacity to assume additional responsibilities, and their ability to ensure efficient and effective administration" (S/2003/996, paragraph 53). The European Union encourages Kosovo's Provisional Institutions to strengthen cooperation and consultation with the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). In this respect, it welcomes the development of a work plan aimed at further operationalizing the "standards before status" strategy. Direct dialogue talks on practical issues should also be part of the work plan.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“To this end, it has urged both parties to make the necessary preparations and to engage constructively and unconditionally in this process on a multi-ethnic basis. It has also supported Mr. Holkeri's efforts in this direction. The European Union is confident that technical talks in the working groups will begin soon, leading to concrete solutions. For that purpose, the European Union urges all parties involved, namely the representatives from the Kosovo Provisional Institutions of Self-Government, to fully commit themselves, thus making an essential contribution to the possibility of producing, as early as possible, tangible results. The European Union does not consider dialogue to be optional. We therefore expect both sides to engage seriously and constructively in the working groups.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“The European Council of 16 and 17 October welcomed the launch of the direct dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina on practical issues, held in Vienna on 14 October, as a key benchmark in the international community's strategy of "standards before status", based on resolution 1244 (1999). Because it addresses issues with a direct impact on people's lives, it represents an essential step towards normalization and further advancement in Kosovo towards European standards within the Stabilization and Association process. The European Council has also expressed its disappointment that some of the key interlocutors had chosen not to attend. It has particularly stressed the importance of establishing technical working groups in November on energy, transport and communication, returnees and missing persons.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“Holkeri and commends the work he has done since he began his assignment on 13 August; it reaffirms its strong support for him in the challenging task of fully implementing Security Council resolution 1244 (1999), in which he can count on our continued assistance. The European Union urges all concerned in Kosovo and elsewhere in the region to cooperate in a constructive manner with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, while refraining from unilateral acts and statements that risk jeopardizing the goal of a stable, multi-ethnic and democratic Kosovo.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The acceding countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia, the associated countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, and the European Free Trade Association countries members of the European Economic Area Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway declare that they align themselves with this statement. We have carefully read Secretary-General Kofi Annan's new report on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) (S/2003/996), and we have listened attentively to the comprehensive briefing by the Special Representative and Head of UNMIK. The European Union thanks Mr.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“The European Union strongly believes that the international community must continue to focus its attention and advocacy on the situation of women in conflicts throughout the world, to ensure the incorporation of a gender perspective during disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, rehabilitation, reconstruction, repatriation, resettlement and development programmes and the active and equal participation of women in those processes.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source
“In that respect, the European Union calls upon all States to ratify and implement the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and actively to cooperate with the Court, which has a vital role in ensuring justice for all and in fighting impunity. The European Union is also strongly committed to the adoption of all international measures and instruments, including the Palermo Protocol, aimed at supporting the fight against trafficking of human beings, in particular women and children, and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). The European Union calls upon other States to do the same.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source
“As the outcome document of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly (General Assembly resolution S-23/3) recognized, the lack of gender-awareness in those areas presents serious obstacles for the countries currently in a conflict or post-conflict situation. In today's conflicts, women and girls are more and more often directly targeted, and rape and sexual violence continue to be used as weapons of war. Clearly, this differential impact on women and girls calls for more effective responses from the international community. Much more needs to be done to make those involved in conflicts aware of relevant international laws and to prosecute and punish those who violate those laws.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The European Union also encourages the Secretary-General to intensify efforts to appoint more women as special representatives and envoys, especially in matters related to peacekeeping, peace- building and preventive diplomacy. The strengthening of the full participation of women in constitutional and electoral processes in post-conflict countries is also of utmost importance. The European Union believes that the increased involvement of women in all those areas would contribute to the achievement of the overall goal of gender equality in relation to peace and security. That goal is still, three years after the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), far from achieved.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source
“One of the most important issues still remaining to be addressed with regard to women and armed conflict is women's participation in conflict resolution and in the negotiation of peace agreements at national and international levels. The European Union welcomes the creation last spring of a gender focal point position in DPKO, which it considers to be an important factor for mainstreaming gender in peacekeeping operations. In that respect, we would like to express our greatest appreciation to Mr. Guehenno, whom we heard this morning, for his readiness to implement the relevant Security Council recommendations. Our full support is with him.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source
“On that occasion, the European Union welcomed the system- wide implementation action plan developed by the Inter-Agency Task Force on Women, Peace and Security. The plan covered all areas pertaining to the mandates of United Nations entities identified in the resolution, including gender mainstreaming, training, humanitarian assistance, post-conflict cooperation and development, disarmament, gender-sensitive training, protection of women and girls in armed conflict, constitutional and political issues and reproductive health. The European Union believes that the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) can be achieved only through an increased recognition of the crucial role of women in all the cited areas.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source
“As shown by the 2002 study on women, peace and security overseen by the Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, women are not only victims of armed conflict, they are also active agents and often direct participants in conflict. Women also play an active role in informal peace processes before, during, and after conflicts, although they are frequently excluded from formal peace processes, including negotiations and the drafting of peace accords and reconstruction plans. Last year, on the second anniversary of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), the Secretary-General presented a 21-point programme based on the findings of the aforementioned study (see S/2002/ 1154), with a View to ensuring the Security Council's action towards the full implementation of the resolution.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source
“It has provided the mandate for the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), the Department for Disarmament Affairs and the Department of Political Affairs to actively include gender issues on their agendas. It has also encouraged Member States to do the same in their work in the Security Council. Along these lines the European Union, during the Athens Forum on "Gender, Peace and Foreign Policy: the European Union Perspective", held in May 2003, called on Member States to ensure, in a systematic manner, that women in conflict and post-conflict situations were fully empowered. Peace is inextricably linked to equality between women and men. The growing targeting of civilians, particularly women and girls, exacerbates violations of the human rights of women.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The deliberations of last October confirmed the Council's commitment to gender. I am pleased to inform the Council that the European Union has recently discussed a new initiative that builds on resolution 1325 (2000) and that can serve as a basis for setting up a road map for strengthening a gender perspective in European Union conflict management. Resolution 1325 (2000) represents one of the most important milestones of gender mainstreaming at the United Nations. Since October 2000, that important tool has allowed all United Nations bodies and agencies, through the Inter-Agency Task Force on Women, Peace and Security, to work together on issues related to women and peace and security.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source
“I have the honour of taking the floor on behalf of the European Union (EU). The acceding countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia and the associated countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey declare that they align themselves with this statement. The European Union welcomes the opportunity to highlight the importance of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). In discussions in the Council last year, the European Union put forward a number of proposals to make the resolution more operational: to revise guidelines and operational procedures; to look into organization and training; to provide gender officers to field missions; and to mainstream gender into all peace mandates, mission planning and staffing.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The European Union reaffirms its commitment and the need for determined and coordinated action by the international community, and draws the attention of the parties to the statement (S/2003/951) of the Quartet of 26 September. The European Union is maintaining close contacts with all the parties involved, and is ready to assist them in their implementation of the road map. It also emphasizes the vital need for an effective and credible monitoring mechanism in the field, which is essential to that implementation, and stands ready to participate and contribute to it.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“The European Union strongly believes that to achieve a lasting, just and peaceful settlement of the conflict and a comprehensive peace in the region, including Syria and Lebanon, there is no alternative to the speedy implementation, in good faith, by all sides of the Quartet road map, which contains clear timelines for the establishment of an independent and viable Palestinian State, living side by side with Israel, together in peace and security and for the normalization of Arab-Israeli relations. The European Union underlines the need to move quickly towards political negotiation among the parties with the support of the international community.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“The European Union reaffirms the strategic importance of the Palestinian Authority as a partner for peace. It reiterates its call on the Palestinian Authority to undertake visible efforts to dismantle terrorist organizations and to pursue economic and security reforms. It assures the Palestinian Authority of its full support to achieve these objectives, and expresses its support for the formation of a stable and empowered Palestinian Government.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“Therefore, the Government of Israel, as the road map states, must "take no action undermining trust, including deportations, confiscation and/or demolition of Palestinian homes and property, destruction of Palestinian institutions and infrastructure; and other measures specified in the Tenet Work Plan." The European Union calls on the Government of Israel to take immediate steps to ease the humanitarian and economic plight of the Palestinian people, including through easing the movement of people and goods and ensuring access to international humanitarian organizations. The European Union reaffirms that settlement activity must stop. Finally the European Union reiterates its call on the Government of Israel made on 12 September not to implement the decision in principle to expel the Chairman of the Palestinian Authority.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“The European Union also stresses that the fight against terrorism must be carried out in full respect for the principles and rules of international law and international humanitarian law. It reaffirms its belief that only a negotiated settlement of the conflict, leading to the end of the occupation and the creation of a viable Palestinian State alongside Israel, will bring the security that Israel is entitled to. Also in the context of international law, the European Union calls on the Government of Israel to exert maximum efforts to avoid civilian casualties.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“It strongly urges the Palestinian Authority to take all immediate, decisive steps against individuals and groups conducting and planning violent attacks. The European Union further calls on all States to end the harbouring and support, including fund-raising and financial assistance, of any groups and individuals that use terror and violence to advance their goals. The European Union renews the call to all Palestinian organizations to immediately declare a ceasefire. It calls on Israel to abstain from any punitive measures, including extrajudicial killings and collective reprisals, and to act in accordance with international law. The European Union understands the security preoccupation of Israel and recognizes its legitimate right to self-defence in the face of terrorist attacks against its citizens.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“As a result, a negotiated peace settlement would be much more difficult to achieve. The inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by force is a fundamental principle of resolution 242 (1967), on which any peace process must be based. The European Union condemns in the strongest possible terms the vicious terrorist attacks against Israeli citizens. Such attacks, including last week's suicide bombing in Haifa, which once again caused the death and injury of numerous innocent civilians, are not only morally indefensible, but damage the interests of the Palestinian people. The European Union expresses again its deepest condolences to the families of the victims. The European Union considers the authors of these acts enemies of peace.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“The European Union is strongly opposed to the construction by Israel of a separation wall in the West Bank, and urges the Government of Israel to stop its construction in the Palestinian territories, including in and around Jerusalem, and other illegal activities, such as the confiscation of land and the demolition of houses, that it entails. It undermines Palestinian trust in the road map and appears to prejudge the final borders of a future Palestinian State. The current and planned path of the security fence is unacceptable. The European Union also calls on Israel to freeze all settlement activities. They create a material obstacle and a fait accompli that would prevent the realization of the two-State solution, as laid out in the road map accepted by the two parties at the Aqaba Summit on 4 June 2003.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source