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lines on the record: 40
first: 2002-10-04
most recent: 2003-02-19
sittings or episodes: 5
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“In that regard, we call on all members of the Security Council to explore and exhaust all existing political and diplomatic channels within this normative framework so as to secure compliance with Council resolutions by peaceful means. For the sake of the Iraqi people, we have the moral duty to exhaust all opportunities and possibilities provided by resolutions 687 (1991), 1284 (1999) and 1441 (2002) in order to achieve a peaceful solution. Certainly, the Baghdad regime does not deserve another chance. However, the 26 million Iraqis do indeed deserve one. The Iraqi people should not be an innocent victim of the suicidal policies of the dictatorial regime that governs it.”
2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source
“For that reason, we urge the Security Council to bolster UNMOVIC by providing it with more human and technical resources so as to make it an even more vigorous and exacting verification mechanism. We are encouraged by the fact that a number of countries have already offered additional assistance in order to enhance the Commission's effectiveness. We urge all nations to provide UNMOVIC with all the information they may hold concerning programmes of proscribed weapons in Iraq. The Security Council must always act in order to preserve the legitimacy and authority of the United Nations. For that reason it is essential to achieve the peaceful disarmament of Iraq.”
2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Under the mandate of the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) more arms were discovered than during the Gulf war. Moreover, since last 27 November, when inspections resumed under the unanimous mandate of resolution 1441 (2002), we have seen tangible results. Given these circumstances, we must fully trust and support the inspectors. It is vital to give UNMOVIC and the IAEA sufficient time to make a last, sustained effort to verify Iraq's disarmament by means of exhaustive and intrusive inspections. We should allow the inspectors themselves to determine whether it is fruitful to continue their work or whether its effectiveness has been exhausted.”
2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We demand from Iraq full, immediate, unconditional and proactive cooperation with the inspectors of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). We require Iraq to furnish tangible and convincing proof of the complete destruction of all of its weapons of mass destruction and to account for the weapons whose whereabouts are currently unknown. On the other hand, we are heartened by the statements of Mr. Blix and Mr. ElBaradei concerning the growing, albeit still incomplete, cooperation on the part of the Iraqi authorities. We would recall that although it is true that Iraq has never fully cooperated, inspections have yielded positive results.”
2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We have repeatedly demanded that Iraq comply, first, with resolution 687 (1991) and now with resolution 1441 (2002). We have condemned Hussain's tyrannical regime for its countless violations of the fundamental rights of the population, its repeated acts of aggression directed against neighbouring nations, its use of weapons proscribed since the First World War and its outright scorn for democratic principles. The disarmament of Iraq would not only promote stability in the region but would also and above all be of tremendous benefit to the Iraqi people. The elimination of Iraq's proscribed weapons will make it possible for its people to enjoy the dividends of peace. In this regard, Costa Rica reaffirms the overriding importance of the peaceful disarmament of Iraq pursuant to the mandate of resolutions 687 (1991) and 1441 (2002).”
2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Mr. Stagno (Costa Rica) (spoke in Spanish): Costa Rica is a peace-loving country. More than half a century ago, my country totally renounced unilaterally the use of force and entrusted its security to international law and the multilateral machinery for the peaceful settlement of disputes. The organ over which you, Sir, are presiding today, the Security Council, is the sole guarantor of stability and international security for my nation and all its inhabitants. For that reason, my country views the current crisis with Iraq with deep concern. Over the last 10 years, my country has observed with growing alarm the repeated delays and various obstacles that the Iraqi Government has set up against the process of destruction of its weapons of mass destruction.”
2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source
“As long as war exists, we cannot free children from those harmful consequences. As long as there are wars, children will be orphaned, displaced, hurt or killed. As long as there are wars, schools and hospitals will be burned down, roads destroyed and families broken apart. As long as there are wars, it will be impossible to ensure that children can fully develop into worthy, productive and creative adults.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“In this context, we are pleased that the Security Council has included in some peacekeeping operations expert advisers on the protection of children. Seventh, before adopting any sanctions regime, the Security Council should carry out an in-depth study of any possible impact on the most vulnerable population, particularly children. Any sanctions regime must include exceptions so as to minimize any damaging impact on children. We deem it essential that the Secretary-General make full use of his powers under Article 99 of the Charter and refer to the Security Council any situations of armed conflict in which young people under the age of 18 are being recruited or used in fighting. Over the long term, the only way to save children from evil consequences of armed conflict is to do away with war.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Fifth, it is essential to take effective steps to regulate illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons, which facilitate the use of children as combatants and are the main weapons used in the destruction wrought. We would advocate a complete prohibition on the transfer of weapons, ammunition and military assistance to Governments or armed groups that violate human rights, including the fundamental rights of children. Sixth, the Security Council, in any peacekeeping operation, must include humanitarian personnel who are dedicated to dealing with the problems of children who are victims of conflict. Such personnel should facilitate the provision of humanitarian assistance to children during conflicts.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“It is essential to broaden the list to include not just situations already on the Council's agenda, but also situations that, because of the seriousness of the violations of children's rights involved, should be referred to the Council by the Secretary-General. In this connection, the Council should request the Secretary-General to update the list regularly. Fourth, the Security Council should ensure that plans for the post-conflict demobilization, disarmament and reintegration of combatants must include programmes to facilitate the rehabilitation of child soldiers. Peace-building processes must take account of the perspective and the needs of children.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Following the model of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, the subsidiary body set up should have a group of independent experts who would evaluate objectively the information that is received. They could also carry out fact-finding missions where there are accusations of serious violations of the rights of the child, and they could offer early warning in the event of a situation that might threaten the security of children. Third, the Security Council, with assistance from the Secretary-General, should, on an ongoing basis, maintain, review and update the list of entities that recruit or use children in conflict, in violation of their international obligations.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“First, the Council should ensure that any resolution or measure adopted to deal with a specific situation of armed conflict must include clear and specific provisions aimed at safeguarding the security and fundamental rights of children during armed confrontation. Second, the Council should set up an institutional mechanism that would enable it to consider, on an ongoing and comprehensive basis, the problem of children in armed conflict. The Council should, accordingly, set up a subsidiary body to monitor the situation of children in all situations that are on the Council's agenda. To that end, it would make use of information provided by Member States and by non- governmental organizations.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“On Rwanda and Uganda, the Coalition recommends the adoption of measures to implement the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, including the carrying out of programmes for the demobilization and reintegration of child soldiers. Lastly, the Coalition recommends that the Secretary-General draw the attention of the Security Council to the situation in Sri Lanka. As can be seen from this list of recommendations, the Security Council is facing a tremendous task if an end is to be put to the use of child soldiers. Accordingly, we believe that the Council must adopt a holistic approach to protect young people.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“On Macedonia, Yugoslavia and Pakistan, it deems necessary further investigation to determine if opposition paramilitary groups are, in fact, recruiting children. On the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nepal, the Coalition suggests, inter alia, the classification of the recruitment of children as a criminal offence. With respect to Palestine and the occupied territories, the Coalition calls on the various groups not to encourage children to participate in acts of violence. With respect to the Russian Federation, the Coalition is proposing that the Chechen rebel groups be included on the paragraph 16 list.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“On Angola, Burundi, Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone, the Coalition recommends the implementation of specific programmes for the demobilization and reintegration of child soldiers as well as the creation of educational and employment opportunities in refugee camps, as an alternative to joining a rebel force. On Colombia, the Sudan, India and Indonesia, the Coalition recommends the inclusion of all revolutionary and paramilitary groups on the list prepared pursuant to paragraph 16. On Myanmar, the Coalition believes that both Government and opposition forces should be included in the list. The Coalition recommends that the Government and opposition groups in Liberia should demobilize child soldiers.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“This parallel report includes a number of well- founded accusations against various governmental, paramilitary and revolutionary entities in 25 countries, as well as a list of specific recommendations to deal with each one of them. I would like, if I may, to mention a few of them. For example, on Afghanistan, the Coalition recommends that the Security Council monitor the new national army and existing factions so as to ensure that they are not recruiting children under the age of 18. On Somalia, they also recommend to all parties that they adopt a policy of non-recruitment of children under the age of 18.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“But we cannot fail to note that we do not agree with the rather restrictive interpretation offered by the Secretary-General of the mandate contained in paragraph 16 of resolution 1379 (2001). In particular, we would question the Secretariat's decision to include on the list only those situations currently on the Council's agenda. We believe that the Secretariat would have done better by the children of the world had it adopted a broader approach to its mandate. We would like, therefore, to invite members of the Security Council to give detailed consideration to a parallel report that was prepared by a coalition of non- governmental organizations, the Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We were pleased to see the inclusion in the Secretary-General's report of a list of parties to armed conflicts that recruit or use children as combatants, in violation of their international obligations under paragraph 16 of resolution 1379 (2001). It is high time for the international community to shoulder its responsibilities vis-a-vis those who are committing such massive violations of the fundamental rights of children. The Security Council must act. The Council must now require of those entities and States on the list that they stop recruiting children and demobilize those already recruited. Where necessary, the Council should consider imposing sanctions on entities or Governments that use or recruit children in their armed forces.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We welcome the entry into force of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflicts, which bans compulsory recruitment and participation in hostilities for those under the age of 18. Unfortunately, the Protocol does not also prohibit voluntary recruitment of minors. We are also pleased at the entry into force of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which classifies as a war crime the recruitment of children under the age of 15. But much remains to be done, and all States should now accede to the Optional Protocol and the Rome Statute.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Mr. Stagno (Costa Rica) (spoke in Spanish): Over the past four years the Security Council has been holding periodic open debates on the situation of children in armed conflict. Unfortunately, the debates have had little practical impact. Mr. Olara Otunnu, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Children and Armed Conflict, has reminded us that today more than 300,000 children under the age of 18 are involved in more than 30 armed conflicts. Millions of children have been the innocent victims of war: they have been killed, have become refugees or have been displaced. Hundreds of thousands more have been orphaned or left defenceless as a result of armed conflict. To be sure, in the past few years some progress has been made at the legal level.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The Rio Group calls on the Security Council to strengthen UNMOVIC in order to permit the mission to verify the existence of weapons of mass destruction on the Iraqi territory and, should they be found, to ensure their destruction. In conclusion, on behalf of the Rio Group, I wish to express our satisfaction for the convening of this public meeting of the Council that makes it possible for Member States to express their opinions and views on a situation that is of crucial importance in the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption3 (2002) · source
“The Rio Group urges Iraq to cooperate without conditions or restrictions with the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) in accordance with resolution 1284 (1999), the other relevant resolutions adopted by this organ, the practical agreements on resumption of inspections agreed upon by the Government of Iraq, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and UNMOVIC in Vienna on 1 October 2002, and other measures that this Council may so adopt. The Rio Group stresses its full support for the work of Mr. Hans Blix, Executive Chairman of the Commission, and his technical team. We note that the legitimacy and effectiveness of the Commission depend upon its impartiality, in keeping with paragraph 6 of resolution 1284 (1999).”
2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption3 (2002) · source
“The members of the Rio Group confirm their confidence that, in the face of the topic under debate in this public meeting, the Security Council will ensure respect for the principles and norms of international law. Likewise, the members of the Rio Group are fully certain that the Council will apply all necessary measures and use all appropriate means available in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations to induce Iraq to comply with its resolutions, safeguarding the interests of the international community. The resolutions of the Security Council must be complied with as provided by the Charter. We cannot permit any excuses of any nature in the fulfilment of that obligation. Therefore, the Rio Group calls for full and immediate compliance by Iraq with the resolutions pertaining to disarmament of its weapons of mass destruction.”
2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption3 (2002) · source
“Mr. Stagno (Costa Rica) (spoke in Spanish): Several member States of the Rio Group have already spoken in this open meeting of the Security Council on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait and two additional non-members of the Council will speak later. I shall therefore limit myself, in my capacity as the acting secretary of the Rio Group, to highlighting some of the principles of greatest importance to the members of the Group. The members of the Rio Group, fully committed to multilateralism and to the principles embodied in the Charter of the United Nations as basic rules of conduct in international relations, reiterate their confidence in multilateral mechanisms for the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption3 (2002) · source
“In this context, the Security Council must not only support efforts at disarmament but promote the reduction of military budgets. We note the Secretary- General's seventh and eighth recommendations to the effect that the Security Council should include measures aimed at the disarmament and demobilization of combatants within the mandate of peacekeeping operations. We believe it necessary, however, for those mandates also to seek the total disarmament of those societies in which there is armed conflict, as a necessary step towards stable and lasting peace. Costa Rica fully supports the holding of the first biennial meeting to be convened in accordance with the Programme of Action of the Small Arms Conference. We trust that the meeting will be held in July 2003 here in New York.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In this regard, we would like to recall the valuable and courageous reports on the illicit exploitation of natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola. We believe that it will be necessary to request similar reports to evaluate the actual implementation of arms embargoes and to study the sources financing of the illicit arms trade. Of the 138 States that have provided information, 51 devote more resources to their military budgets than to education, health care and preventive health care. In the twenty-first century, there are too many societies that are armed, yet illiterate and sick. The fight against the use and proliferation of these weapons requires the demilitarization of our societies and the creation of a true culture of peace in which the basic rights of all are recognized.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We also support the Secretary-General's recommendation that the Council resort more frequently and resolutely to embargoes on arms and ammunition and adopt strong measures to ensure full compliance and verification. It is essential for the Council to examine the possibility of imposing sanctions on those States that flagrantly violate- whether directly or indirectly - arms embargoes. Likewise, all States must participate in the United Nations Conventional Arms Register and publish reliable information on their military expenditure and arms transfers. My delegation fully agrees with the Secretary- General that the Security Council must examine and respond to the harmful interrelationship among the illicit transfer of weapons, drug trafficking and the illicit exploitation of natural resources.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Costa Rica fully endorses the first recommendation in the Secretary-General's report to the effect that the Security Council should support the negotiation of an international instrument on the transfer of small arms. Since 1997, my country has been advocating the adoption of an international code of ethics for arms transfers. The draft instrument, which seeks to ban the transfer of military hardware and personnel and to eliminate financial and logistical support for those States whose armed forces, police or paramilitary units participate in or contribute to the violation of human rights, was prepared and endorsed by 19 individuals and institutions - all Nobel Peace Prize laureates - including our former President, Oscar Arias Senchez. We urge all Member States that are committed to a stable and lasting peace to support that initiative.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Illicit parallel arms markets continue to exist, thanks to the action, or inaction, of many Governments. In 2001 alone, 54 States were linked to transfers or resales of arms, in clear violation of existing international arms embargoes. This deadly trade, which does not respect borders, requires international regulation. Therefore, although we welcome the adoption of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its three Protocols, we regret that it does not cover the sale or transfer of arms among States or non- State entities. Unfortunately, the Programme of Action adopted by the United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects suffers from the same deficiencies.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Arms manufacturers profit from war and, on occasion, do so at the expense of public treasuries. The production of weapons is also highly subsidized. Various Governments offer financial incentives to their weapons industries through "offset agreements" and "recoupement fees" in order to make those industries more competitive on the global level. The States with arms industries are therefore indirectly responsible for wars. Greater transparency in the international weapons market is required. Currently, only 20 per cent of the international legal market in small arms and light weapons can be documented and traced through the respective customs services. Sales licences, end-user and final-destination guarantees and other measures to control the arms market are totally insufficient.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“My delegation welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on small arms and, in particular, its emphasis on the need for the Security Council and the General Assembly to coordinate their efforts to regulate the traffic and use of these weapons. In this context, we consider it essential for the Security Council to cooperate in the full implementation of the Programme of Action adopted by last year's United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects. War is a business. Regardless of how bloody or unjust it may be, war is always a business. Ninety-eight countries maintain arms industries that, by definition, depend on war to exist. Among those States only 22 have published official reports on their sales and transfers of weapons.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Mr. Stagno (Costa Rica) (spoke in Spanish): As long as weapons exist, it will be impossible to achieve peace. Arms are a catalyst to armed conflicts. The arms market has perverse consequences. In 1998 there were 588,000 deaths in various conflict areas as a consequence of the use of small arms and light weapons. In 41 countries, 300,000 child soldiers take part in active combat, while insurgent and paramilitary groups have recruited another 500,000. If we add the number of displaced people and of those whose fundamental rights have been affected by violence, the total number of victims is intolerable.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Moreover, the Rio Group is pleased with the increase in international cooperation to combat terrorism. In this context, we have noted with satisfaction renewed bilateral assistance as well as technical assistance, and financial cooperation undertaken through the Committee. In addition, we must reiterate our concern at the financial situation of the Committee. We feel it essential to apportion sufficient resources to the Committee so that it can effectively carry out its work. The members of the Rio Group are aware that combating terrorism must lead us to build more open and tolerant societies. Combating this scourge must promote the creation of a true culture of peace, tolerance and solidarity. The members of the Rio Group are firmly committed to this objective.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source
“It is essential for these States which make up the various regional and subregional entities to consider the role which each of them can play in combating this crime. We have observed the intention of the Counter- Terrorism Committee to remain in constant contact with the High Commissioner for Human Rights. This Committee must always be aware of the interrelationship between combating terrorism and the full observance of human rights. We the member States of the Rio Group are aware that combating terrorism means attacking structural conditions which promote terrorism. With this in mind, we feel it necessary to achieve the goals enshrined in the Millennium Declaration, substantially reducing levels of poverty and improving conditions for health, housing, education and democracy throughout the world.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We are pleased at the Committee's determination to strengthen its contacts and cooperation with regional and subregional organizations in order to create positive synergy among the various multilateral efforts aimed at countering terrorism. In this context, we would mention the adoption, at the thirty-second General Assembly of the Organization of American States, of the Inter-American Convention against Terrorism and of a resolution on human rights and terrorism - resolution 1906 (XXXII-0/02), dated 3 June 2002. We have noted, however, that regional organizations can only act within the respective legislative mandates and in accordance with their constitutions. In this framework, cooperation between these organizations and the Committee should be carried out with strict compliance for these mandates.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source
“While we recognize that some of those States have structural problems which might have made it difficult to prepare their respective reports, we deem it essential that they submit those reports as soon as possible. Therefore we urge them to contact the Committee's experts, who are prepared to help them overcome any practical difficulties they are facing. We welcome the presentation of the Committee's programme of work for the fifth 90-day period in document S/2002/1075. We welcome the Committee's intention to finalize its consideration of the second round of letters before 31 December this year as well as to compile a list of actions undertaken by various international, regional and subregional organizations.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We recognize the value of the Committee's recommendations, while noting, as indicated by Ambassador Greenstock himself, that this body does not exercise judicial functions or seek to judge the conduct of States. The Rio Group notes with satisfaction the submission of more than 261 national reports, in accordance with resolution 1373 (2001). We appreciate the excellent work done by the Committee, which has enabled it to consider, with professionalism and transparency, the majority of these reports. We note in particular the progress achieved in the second round of exchanges. We have noted that a small group of States has not yet submitted initial reports.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The Counter-Terrorism Committee has the fundamental task of establishing a constructive dialogue with all States Members of the United Nations in order to ensure that all nations have adopted effective measures to prevent, eradicate and punish terrorist acts. The success of the Committee depends on its capacity to generate ongoing communication between this Organization and its Member States in order to strengthen intergovernmental and inter- institutional cooperation and assistance in the fight against terrorism. We the member States of the Rio Group appreciate the opportunity for a constructive dialogue provided by the submission and consideration of national reports.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We the member States of the Group firmly support all cooperation and coordination measures adopted at the international and regional level in order to combat terrorism, on the basis of strict respect for human rights, the rule of law, international humanitarian law and other norms and principles of general international law. We the member States of the Rio Group are firmly committed to the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). Where it has been necessary, and in order fully to comply with the obligations set out in that resolution, our countries have prepared new legislation and have ratified or initiated the process of ratification of those international ant-terrorism conventions that had not been ratified earlier.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Mr. Stagno (Costa Rica) (spoke in Spanish): I am pleased to address the Security Council on behalf of the 19 member States of the Rio Group, during consideration of the fourth quarterly report of the Counter-Terrorism Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001). I should like to begin by thanking Sir Jeremy Greenstock, Chairman of the Committee, for his excellent work at the helm of the Committee and for the presentation this morning of his report. A year after the regrettable terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the Rio Group categorically reiterates its condemnation and rejection of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source