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1. “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 Iceland and Liechtenstein, members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this statement. The European Union expresses its strongest concern over the upsurge of violence in the Middle East. Our priority is to call all parties concerned in the region to exert maximum restraint, stop violence and respect their obligations in order to make rapid progress towards full implementation of the Quartet's road map.”

   2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source

2. “The European Union is also involved in security through its European Union Police Mission. The role played by the Police Mission and European Union Special Representative Lord Ashdown to coordinate the international community's efforts in the fight against organized crime and illegal trafficking remains crucial.”

   2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source

3. “The European Union also supports the establishment of national special court chambers for war crimes and, in particular, the joint efforts of High Representative Lord Ashdown and of the Tribunal to establish a Special Chamber in the State court of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The European Union is fully involved in the reform process in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The European perspective of the Western Balkans countries was reaffirmed by the European Union heads of State and Government at the Thessaloniki Summit last June. It represents extremely powerful leverage for Bosnian leaders to intensify their efforts towards introducing and implementing the necessary reforms. In that context, the European Commission will be presenting a feasibility study on the opening of negotiations for a stabilization and association agreement in the near future.”

   2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source

4. “The European Union supports the unambiguous message of Security Council resolution 1503 (2003) to the countries and parties in the region on the need to improve and intensify cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, in particular efforts to bring Karadzic, Mladic and Gotovina to the Tribunal. In this respect, the European Union recalls the pledge made by the countries of the region at the European Union Western Balkans Summit at Thessaloniki in June 2003 to cooperate fully and unequivocally with the Tribunal. The European Union, which has already adopted measures against cooperation between local networks and Tribunal indictees, reviews these measures on a regular basis.”

   2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source

5. “That approach was recently launched by the High Representative and has led to the establishment of ad hoc commissions made up of local representatives and international chairmen, that cover key subjects such as indirect tax policy, defence and intelligence. Important progress has recently been made in the reform process, particularly in the field of the judiciary and of defence. But much remains to be done to reinvigorate the economy and consolidate the central structures of the State. To that end, the responsibility lies in the hands of the local authorities, whose engagement in the reform process has to be clear and unambiguous. Their full cooperation with the entire international community is also crucial.”

   2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source

6. “The European Union attaches great importance to the work undertaken by the High Representative, Lord Ashdown, whom we thank for his very comprehensive, enlightening and focused report. Lord Ashdown is right: it is relatively easy to change the hardware, the institutions, but it is much more complicated to change the software, the people's attitude. That is the great challenge. We also thank President Meron for his briefing. The European Union, as I was saying, fully supports the priorities that Lord Ashdown has outlined since his arrival in Sarajevo, promoting first of all the rule of law and then dismantling barriers to business growth and job creation through reforms. The European Union supports in particular the "commission approach" to reforms.”

   2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source

7. “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 country, member of the European Economic Area, Iceland, declare that they align themselves with this statement. Since this is the first time I have taken the floor under your Presidency, allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on the assumption of your duties and to express my best wishes. I also extend my congratulations to the previous President, the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, on his excellent job.”

   2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source

8. “The EU therefore fully subscribes to the Secretary-General's statement last week before the Security Council: "Local actors must be involved from the start We should, wherever possible, guide rather than direct, and reinforce rather than replace. The aim must be to leave behind strong local institutions when we depart." (S/PV4833)”

   2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source

9. “It will contribute deepening cooperation between the United Nations and the EU and providing it with reliable and sustainable mechanisms. The EU confirms its commitment to ensure an early and concrete follow-up to the joint declaration. The EU remains convinced that the success of any mission to establish the rule of law largely depends on the capacity and readiness of local actors to be fully involved from the beginning in reaching the objectives. As a principle, local law should be applied as widely as possible. Prompt building of capacities and subsequent hand-over to local ownership are essential.”

   2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source

10. “In that regard, the EU seizes this opportunity to reaffirm its readiness to actively contribute to restoring the rule of law at the local level in situations where the Security Council considers that support for such processes by international organizations might be needed. Since 2001, the Council of Europe has consistently recognized transitional justice and the rule of law as one priority area in the EU's crisis management operations and has set concrete targets for developing the relevant capacities. The joint declaration on United Nations-EU cooperation in the area of civilian and military crisis management, signed last week in New York by the United Nations Secretary-General and the Italian Presidency of the EU, is intended as an additional tool available to the United Nations to achieve its targets.”

    2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source

11. “Specific attention should be devoted, inter alia, to promoting the establishment of legislative transparency, reliable civilian police structures, an independent judiciary, the right to a fair trial and a penitentiary system. We welcome the offer by the Secretary-General to provide a report to promote further consideration of these matters, and we look forward to assisting him in that endeavour. Accepting and promoting this new approach entails the assumption of new responsibilities on the part of the United Nations. The EU believes that in accomplishing these tasks, the United Nations should continue to explore all possible forms of cooperation with international organizations and institutions that can provide experience and expertise.”

    2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source

12. “To that end, we support the strengthening of United Nations capacities in the rule of law, the enhancing of system-wide coordination within and outside the United Nations and the improving of consultations with Member States to mobilize their available resources and expertise. Furthermore, the European Union (EU) supports the formation of legal assessment teams comprised of civilian police and other rule-of-law elements, as appropriate, to help in the planning process for new missions. These teams should participate in reconnaissance missions in the field to evaluate the needs of the host country and create an environment in which the application of and adherence to the rule of law can be achieved.”

    2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source

13. “The Court does not aim at replacing domestic jurisdictions. It may assume responsibility as a last resort and only when a State is unable or unwilling to do so. The Court is not just a judicial institution, designed to prevent and put an end to the impunity of the perpetrators of serious crimes, it is also an essential means of promoting respect for international humanitarian law and human rights law, thus contributing to freedom, security, justice and the rule of law, as well as to the preservation of peace and strengthening of international security. The EU supports the concrete proposal made by several of its member States at the ministerial level meeting of the Security Council on 24 September. It considers that rule-of-law elements should be included, as appropriate, in mission mandates.”

    2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source

14. “Nevertheless, further efforts must be made to draw lessons from current experiences in order to assess the effectiveness of United Nations actions in this area and to identify guidelines for the future. The international community is sometimes called upon to intervene in order to put an end to impunity for the most heinous international crimes. In such situations, the establishment of ad hoc international criminal tribunals or the setting up of national courts with varying degrees of international assistance has made an important contribution to reconciliation in emerging, post-conflict societies. The EU also strongly believes that the International Criminal Court provides a powerful, permanent instrument of deterrence against such crimes. The EU will remain firmly committed to its effective functioning.”

    2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source

15. “The Security Council has placed increasing emphasis on the need to restore justice and the rule of law at the local level when this is not achievable through intrinsic processes in the short run. As a consequence, the United Nations is increasingly being involved in post-conflict reconciliation and transitional justice. The results achieved so far are encouraging in Kosovo, Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Afghanistan. Liberia will be the next important test case, as the Secretary-General reminded us last week. The EU is fully aware that each of these situations has its own characteristics which, accordingly, must be addressed.”

    2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source

16. “The EU, which is a community built upon mutually agreed-upon principles of law, remains convinced that an essential element to sustained stability in a post-conflict environment is the strengthening and consolidation of local rule-of-law capacity. During the last decade the nature of armed conflicts has radically changed as the number of internal conflicts has increased rapidly. In this context the United Nations has often been called upon to intervene in the reconstruction of national societies disrupted by atrocious conflicts. This in turn has implied a major change, both in the nature and in the scope of United Nations post- conflict peace operations.”

    2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source

17. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). 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 Fair Trade Association (EFTA) countries, members of the European Economic Area, Iceland and Norway, align themselves with this statement. Justice and the rule of law are at the core of the peaceful settlement of disputes and of harmonious coexistence both at the national and international level. The failure of national systems and the unfolding of international crises are often consequences of the collapse of justice, infringements on the rule of law and the perpetration of heinous crimes and violations of human rights.”

    2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source

18. “The Palestinian Authority should form a new Government; reorganize its security forces under the control of the new Prime Minister; re-establish public order and undertake visible efforts to dismantle the terrorist organizations; implement the reforms already started; and organize, in due time, free and transparent elections.”

    2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824Resumption1 (2003) · source

19. “The European Union strongly believes that, in order 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 the two 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. It is in this regard that the European Union has urged both parties to take the following measures.”

    2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824Resumption1 (2003) · source

20. “The European Union has strongly emphasized that the new designated Prime Minister, Ahmed Qurei, must rapidly form a new Palestinian Government that is empowered to act decisively on the priorities of the fight against terrorism, the efforts to relaunch the peace process with Israel in the framework of the Quartet road map, and the continuation of Palestinian Authority political and economic reforms without any further delay.”

    2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824Resumption1 (2003) · source

21. “The European Union renews the call made by the Thessaloniki European Council upon all Palestinian organizations to declare immediately an unconditional ceasefire. The European Union recalls also that the conclusions of the Thessaloniki European Council called on Israel to abstain from any punitive measures, including extrajudicial killings, and to act in accordance with international law. The European Union reaffirms the strategic importance of the Palestinian Authority as a partner for peace.”

    2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824Resumption1 (2003) · source

22. “The European Union condemns in the strongest possible terms terrorist attacks against Israeli citizens. Such attacks obstruct the efforts of the international community to restore peace in the region and damage the interests of the Palestinian people. The European Union considers the authors of these acts as enemies of peace. It strongly urges the Palestinian Authority to take all necessary concrete measures against those terrorist organizations that are opposed to any political dialogue and undermine all efforts to restore hope and to bring peace, security and better conditions of life to the region. It is in this context that the European Union has inserted the political branch of Hamas into the European list of terrorist organizations.”

    2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824Resumption1 (2003) · source

23. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and the acceding and aligned countries. The European Union presidency and member States express their strong condemnation of the decision in principle by Israel to expel the Chairman of the Palestinian Authority and rally their support for the Security Council call on the Government of Israel, made on 12 September, not to implement it. The European Union has already clearly voiced its opposition to any forceful action against the duly elected President of the Palestinian Authority and has urged the Israeli Authorities to refrain from any such action. The European Union believes that the Israeli decisions is a serious mistake and adds further tension, undermining any negotiated solution of the ongoing conflict.”

    2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824Resumption1 (2003) · source

24. “Before addressing that issue, however, a democratic, multi-ethnic and multicultural Kosovo guaranteeing full respect for the rule of law and for human and minority rights will have to be built. To that end, the European Union reiterates its support for the "standards before status" strategy, which now needs to become operational. The European Union is also firmly committed to supporting Kosovo's economic recovery and development, including the privatization process, as an indispensable measure for ensuring the normalization and development of society. At the same time, we would like to see progress on decentralization and on the return process, where there is still an urgent need for concrete measures to be taken by the competent authorities, both at the central and local levels.”

    2003-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4823 (2003) · source

25. “Holkeri and shares his views that "the people of Kosovo should seize this opportunity to help themselves while helping Kosovo" and that "the values of tolerance and democracy are the foundation of a free society". Kosovo must comply with international and European standards as soon as possible. That goal can be achieved only through the active cooperation of all the stakeholders in Kosovo and the region. We therefore urge the leadership in Belgrade and Pristina to launch without further delay a direct dialogue on practical issues of mutual interest. That is a prerequisite to building mutual confidence, as was announced at the European Union's Western Balkans summit held at Thessaloniki on 21 June. The European Union will ensure that Kosovo's European prospects are not held back by the final status issue.”

    2003-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4823 (2003) · source

26. “In that regard, we very much appreciate the briefing given to the Council by Assistant Secretary- General Hedi Annabi. He has given us a very clear-cut picture of where we stand and of the way forward. We also would like to urge all concerned in Kosovo and in the region to cooperate in a constructive manner with the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General on fully implementing resolution 1244 (1999) while refraining from unilateral acts and statements that risk jeopardizing the goal of a stable, multi-ethnic and democratic Kosovo. The European Union fully supports the United Nations weapons amnesty programme launched on 1 September by Mr.”

    2003-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4823 (2003) · source

27. “In expressing our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government of India, we are also confident that no efforts are being spared to arrest the perpetrators and bring them to justice. The European Union believes that everybody in Kosovo must understand that the time for violence is over and that such deplorable incidents can only undermine the image of Kosovo in Europe and in the international community. We therefore welcome the arrival in Kosovo of the new Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Harri Holkeri. We would like to reaffirm our strong support for him in the challenging task of ensuring full implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999), which continues to be the cornerstone of the international community's commitment to Kosovo.”

    2003-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4823 (2003) · source

28. “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, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the associated countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, and the European Free Trade Association country member of the European Economic Area, Iceland, have declared that they align themselves with this statement. The European Union reiterates its strong condemnation of the brutal killings and violence that took place in Kosovo during August and September against a United Nations police officer and against Kosovars of both Serbian and Albanian ethnicity.”

    2003-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4823 (2003) · source

29. “The European Union and its member States reiterate their determination to cooperate fully with the 1267 Committee and with the Monitoring Group both by supplying information as may be requested and by facilitating, to the extent possible, the proper identification of all listed individuals and entities targeted by restrictive measures. In that respect, the European Union encourages all States that have not yet done so to provide all possible information in response to resolution 1455 (2003).”

    2003-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4798 (2003) · source

30. “Therefore, the European Union shares the need for improved coordination and increased exchange of information between the 1267 Committee, the Counter-Terrorism Committee, established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), and the Terrorism Branch of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. While appreciating that that cooperation is on the right track, the European Union is fully aware that much work remains to be done, and therefore it is fully committed to contributing to such an effort with its expertise and best practices in the fight against terrorism.”

    2003-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4798 (2003) · source

31. “It also welcomes the improvement of the format and content of the consolidated list of individuals and entities belonging to or associated with the Taliban and Al Qaeda, as well as the adoption by the Committee of a guidance document to assist Member States in the preparation of their implementation reports. Terrorism must and can be defeated, in accordance with the Charter and international law, by a sustained comprehensive approach involving the participation and the collaboration of all States and international and regional organizations, and by redoubled efforts at the national level.”

    2003-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4798 (2003) · source

32. “In that respect, the European Union deeply shares the approach followed by the Security Council with the adoption of resolution 1452 (2002) of 20 December 2002, aimed at defining criteria for the granting of exemptions, in specific cases, based on humanitarian needs. The European Union remains convinced that every effort must be made to promote due process in the proceedings of the Committee. In that respect, the Union welcomes the adoption by the Committee, on 7 November 2002, of guidelines for the conduct of its work, which were further revised and expanded on 10 April this year. Sanctions must be implemented on the basis of transparent technical criteria in order to create maximum legal certainty in the matter. The European Union stands ready to work to further improve the Committee's guidelines, as appropriate.”

    2003-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4798 (2003) · source

33. “Furthermore, the European Union and its member States entered into close cooperation with the Committee and the Monitoring Group, which assists it in the fulfilment of its tasks. That cooperation has already produced satisfactory results, although it can be further improved, and has ensured a remarkable flow of information, which proved extremely useful in enhancing the effectiveness of our overall strategy against terrorism. The European Union firmly supports the continuing efforts of the Committee to improve its working procedures, thus increasing efficiency, transparency and scope. Respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law is essential in all efforts to combat terrorism.”

    2003-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4798 (2003) · source

34. “Likewise, we appreciate the important work of the Monitoring Group and its regular reporting to the Committee and the Security Council. The European Union and its member States immediately responded to that effort by strengthening their cooperation with this Committee. A unique regulatory framework directly applicable in all EU member States has ensured proper and timely implementation of all the relevant Security Council resolutions in this field. The result was amplified by the voluntary alignment to that framework of all countries acceding to the EU. A wide range of legal instruments has been adopted with the aim of strengthening the restrictive measures imposed by the United Nations, notably to combat the financing of terrorism.”

    2003-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4798 (2003) · source

35. “After the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, resolutions 1390 (2002) and 1455 (2003) imposed and strengthened targeted sanctions designed to focus specifically on individuals and entities that, in connection with the Taliban or Al Qaeda, were responsible for such threats to and breaches of international peace and security. Under the authority of the Security Council and with the active support of the international community, the scope of the sanctions regime has been enlarged, its tools have been extended and improved, and its working methods have been progressively adapted to the new circumstances. The Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) has played an important role in that process, and it will continue to do so.”

    2003-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4798 (2003) · source

36. “The European Union, together with all its member States, is strongly committed to defeating that threat, and recognizes and supports the central role of the United Nations in the fight against terrorism everywhere. Since 1999, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) has proved to be one of the main instruments at our disposal to fight against terrorism by imposing targeted sanctions designed to focus specifically on the individuals and entities belonging to or associated with the Taliban and Al Qaeda.”

    2003-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4798 (2003) · source

37. “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, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, the associated countries Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, and the European Free Trade Association country member of the European Economic Area, Norway, declare that they align themselves with this statement. Today's meeting gives us the opportunity to reaffirm the European Union's policy of unequivocal condemnation of all acts of terrorism as criminal acts. We remain deeply convinced that no act of terrorism is justifiable, irrespective of its motivations, objectives, form or manifestation.”

    2003-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4798 (2003) · source

38. “Our approach will be guided by our commitment to uphold and implement multilateral disarmament and non- proliferation treaties and agreements; our support for the multilateral institutions charged, respectively, with verifying and upholding compliance with those treaties; our commitment to strong national and internationally coordinated export controls; and, finally, our commitment to cooperate with the United States and other partners that share our objectives.”

    2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source

39. “As is stated in the conclusions reached at the European Council in Thessalonica, the European Union is fully aware that the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery constitutes a threat to international peace and security. The acquisition of weapons of mass destruction or related materials by terrorists would represent an additional threat to the international system with potentially uncontrollable consequences. The EU is committed to further elaborating, before the end of the year, a coherent strategy to address the threat of proliferation, and to continuing to develop and implement the EU action plan as a matter of priority. Our starting point will be a comprehensive and regularly updated threat analysis.”

    2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source

40. “The EU believes that special attention should be devoted to the possible links between terrorism, organized crime and drug trafficking. We have to be aware that terrorist organizations may exploit migration flows in order to penetrate borders and disseminate their members so as to implement their criminal plans. A specific Council decision has been adopted to address these problems by stressing the need for simultaneous investigation. The EU also recognizes the role of the Terrorism Prevention Branch of the Centre for International Crime Prevention in strengthening the capabilities of the United Nations in the prevention of terrorism and to offer advice on the implementation of both the pertinent Security Council resolutions and the United Nations legal instruments against terrorism.”

    2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source

41. “We have increased our efforts and effectiveness in this field, focusing our attention on cutting financial flows and other forms of support for terrorist organizations. We are committed to strengthening internal procedures in order to prevent groups from obtaining or diverting funds that are directed towards charitable purposes. Further work has been undertaken as regards the freezing of funds and economic resources in order to prevent terrorism funding. The legislation targeting Al Qaeda and the Taliban has been updated several times so as to bring it in line with the amendments decided by the competent Security Council sanctions Committee, as well as with the exceptions foreseen in resolution 1452 (2002).”

    2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source

42. “The EU is actively collaborating with the United Nations and its main bodies operating in the field of fighting terrorism and, at the same time, maintains its close cooperation with the relevant United Nations specialized agencies. Moreover, with the aim of giving substantive and effective support to third countries in implementing their commitments under resolution 1373 (2001) and other international obligations, the EU has established a strategy for providing those countries with additional and streamlined technical assistance projects. These have been specifically designed to help selected countries to fulfil their obligations under resolution 1373 (2001). The fight against the financing of terrorism remains a top priority for the EU.”

    2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source

43. “As we stated in the EU report submitted at the meeting of the CTC with international, regional and subregional organizations that took place in New York on 6 March last, the European Union has introduced a wide range of legislative and political measures in all the areas covered by resolution 1373 (2001). Mr. President, I should like also to commend your able leadership of the Committee and its highly focused and proactive approach, and to say that we strongly support you. The European Union works in close coordination with international, regional and subregional organizations and forums supporting and participating in many of the counter-terrorism activities that are carried out within these frameworks.”

    2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source

44. “In that regard, we wish to reaffirm the high priority attributed by the European Union to the signature and ratification by all member States of the 12 United Nations conventions against terrorism in all its forms. The EU members and the acceding countries are now parties to the vast majority of those conventions. We are backing the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) with the same firmness and resolve. The Committee, since it was established under resolution 1373 (2001), has, through its continued and consistent work, provided the international community with a solid, valuable and shared basis to counteract terrorism. Resolution 1456 (2003) stresses the need for closer cooperation between the CTC and regional and subregional organizations in the fight against terrorism.”

    2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source

45. “The need to fight against terrorist attacks of all kinds gives us the opportunity strongly to reaffirm the importance we attach to those values which are the cornerstone of the European Union and of the vast majority of the international community: respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, humanitarian law, and the rule of law. We believe that efforts to combat the scourge of terrorism must be conducted in full respect for our common values. In its internal anti-terrorist legislation, the European Union has set high standards for the protection of human rights, which facilitate social consensus and rallying around the cause. The European Union recognizes and supports the central role of the United Nations in the fight against terrorism everywhere.”

    2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source

46. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The acceding countries Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia; the associated countries Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries members of the European Economic Area Iceland and Norway declare that they align themselves with this statement. The European Union unequivocally condemns all acts of terrorism as criminal and remains deeply convinced that no terrorism is justifiable, irrespective of its motivations, objectives, forms or manifestation. The European Union, along with all its member States, is strongly committed to defeating this threat, so that succeeding generations can live in a safer and more peaceful world.”

    2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source

47. “I am taking the floor on behalf of the Italian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Mr. President, I wish to thank you, first of all for organizing this public meeting on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and for giving the European Union the opportunity to address the Security Council on that relevant issue. On behalf of the European Union, it is my pleasure to introduce Mr. Javier Solana, Secretary-General and High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union. He is ready to take the floor as soon as you will allow him to do so.”

    2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

48. “The European Union also welcomes the willingness of the leadership in Belgrade and Pristina to begin a direct dialogue on practical issues of mutual interest, and it hopes that such a dialogue can be launched as soon as possible. Political stability in Kosovo requires democratic, stable and functioning local institutions. We therefore fully support the transfer of competencies to the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government set out in chapter 5 of the Constitutional Framework, depending on the capacity of the Institutions to handle them. Our common objective is to build effective, transparent and accountable institutions for the benefit of all communities while adhering to the obligations stemming from resolution 1244 (1999) and the Constitutional Framework and without prejudice to Kosovo's future status.”

    2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source

49. “But, before that, a democratic, multi-ethnic and multicultural Kosovo, with full respect for the rule of law and for human and minority rights, will have to be built. To that end, the European Union and the Western Balkan countries reaffirmed in the Summit Declaration their support for the full implementation of resolution 1244 (1999) and for the "standards before status" strategy, which remain the bases of European Union policy in Kosovo. In that context, as Secretary-General Kofi Annan stated in his report of 26 June (S/2003/675), much remains to be done to ensure active assistance for the return process at both the central and the local levels. The European Union supports Kosovo's economic recovery and development, and it reconfirms its commitment to get the privatization process under way.”

    2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source

50. “A Stabilization and Association Process enriched with instruments drawn from the European Union's pre- accession strategy will be at the centre of our action, whose pace will depend on the determination of each of the countries concerned to introduce and implement the necessary reforms. The Thessaloniki Declaration and Agenda for the Western Balkans, which were adopted at the Summit, provide the framework for moving towards European Union integration. It will be up to the Italian Presidency to begin to translate into concrete action the political commitments undertaken by the European Union at Thessaloniki. The European Union will ensure that Kosovo's European prospects are not held back by the issue of final status.”

    2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source