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1. “We note with satisfaction the increased East Timorese participation in the Administration. However, we are still not at a satisfactory level, and we therefore urge UNTAET to use the remaining months of the transition to intensify these efforts. My Government is impressed by the work already done to create conditions for a sustainable independent East Timor. We would therefore like to stress the importance of continued economic support for UNTAET, the World Bank and the humanitarian and development agencies working in East Timor. For its part, my Government remains committed to providing its share of the overall costs. Finally, my Government takes note of the peaceful and democratic transition of power in Indonesia.”

   2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source

2. “We consider this to be of great importance for optimizing the framework for a peaceful and democratic East Timor. Norway was among the international observers at the recent registration of refugees in West Timor. My delegation approves of the technical manner in which the exercise was carried out. The preliminary results suggest that the majority of the refugees currently prefer to remain in Indonesia. However, in our view it is likely that many will reconsider and opt for repatriation at a later stage. Norway attaches great importance to the instigation of criminal proceedings against individuals responsible for serious international crimes. We reiterate our stand that prosecution by national courts is a far better approach than the setting up of an international tribunal, which should always be the very last resort.”

   2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source

3. “As to the issue of a future exit strategy, we believe that instead of trying to fix a date for the withdrawal of United Nations personnel, the Council should seek guidance from resolution 1272 (1999) regarding establishing certain benchmarks for withdrawal. The period leading up to the elections on 30 August - as well as the immediate post-election period, including the drafting of the constitution - will be of great importance for the future State of East Timor. A lot has been invested, and a lot is at stake. Norway reiterates the importance of free and fair elections. In this regard we are encouraged by the innovative approach adopted by UNTAET in the pre- election phase. Let me also underline my Government's appreciation of the fact that the pact of national unity has now been signed.”

   2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source

4. “To ensure peace and the establishment of vital institutions, it is of crucial importance that the United Nations remain in East Timor until such institutions have been put on a solid footing. Norway therefore fully supports the recommendations put forward by the Secretary-General with regard to a successor mission to UNTAET, mandated by the Security Council and containing both a military and a civilian component. UNTAET has provided a platform for a successful transition in East Timor. In order to ensure that this process is seen through to a logical conclusion, we believe assessed funding is the only viable approach. Needless to say, the mission should be carefully designed to reflect the exact needs and challenges of a newly independent East Timor.”

   2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source

5. “Let me start by expressing my delegation's appreciation of the presence here of Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello and of my friend Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta. I would also like to thank them both for their excellent statements on the latest developments in and the future of East Timor. Those statements bring to mind the achievements that have been made, but they also remind us that the task at hand has still not been completed. Norway welcomes the report of the Secretary- General on the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) (S/2001/7l9). Let me underline our satisfaction with the report's very clear recommendations with regard to a future United Nations presence in East Timor.”

   2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source

6. “Norway shares the concern of the Panel of Experts that Security Council resolutions on diamonds and weapons are being broken with impunity. Norway shares the opinion that the role played by Liberia in this conflict demands concrete action from the Security Council. In our view, it is now time to go to the heart of the matter and impose sanctions on Liberia in an attempt to make the country stop destabilizing the whole region through its activities relating to, for instance, diamonds and weapons. This conduct is a threat to international peace and security, and the Security Council is currently considering a draft resolution on sanctions against Liberia. This work has Norway's full support.”

   2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

7. “Norway supports the idea of establishing, as soon as possible, a standardized global certification scheme for diamonds. As pointed out in the report, existing control mechanisms in Sierra Leone are worthless as long as there are no controls in neighbouring countries. As a sponsor of the General Assembly resolution of 1 December 2000, Norway has already stated its commitment to establishing a global certification mechanism to reduce the trade in conflict diamonds. Pending the establishment of a global certification scheme, Norway supports the establishment of a regional system covering all diamond-exporting States in West Africa. Many of the recommendations in the report and the problems that they address are related to the primary supporter of the RUF, namely, Liberia.”

   2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

8. “From the recent reports on sanctions related to Sierra Leone and Angola, we see that both regimes share many of the same problems and weaknesses as regards the implementation and violation of the sanctions. We also see from both reports that monitoring is a key issue. The creation of a central capacity within the United Nations system for ongoing monitoring of adherence to Security Council sanctions and embargoes could be a useful tool in strengthening the implementation of sanctions. It could also be a useful contribution to achieving the goals already stated in the 1 December 2000 General Assembly resolution on conflict diamonds. However, the further details regarding the possible establishment, mandate and shape of such an instrument is a question that needs careful consideration.”

   2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

9. “Although countries neighbouring conflict areas are acting in contempt of the United Nations sanctions regime, countries in Europe and other Western States must also pay heed to the fact that the importation of illicit diamonds from Africa and the exportation of arms from Europe to non-State actors, fuel conflicts. Authorities must make all efforts to prevent the sanctions from being eroded by curbing shady businesses and practices. However, as is also evident from the report of the Panel of Experts, United Nations sanctions regimes are not always followed up properly. We believe that, in order to make existing and future sanctions more effective, the recommendation from the Panel of Experts regarding the establishment of a general monitoring mechanism deserves further, serious consideration.”

   2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

10. “The conclusion of the recent report on Angola that the sanctions against UNITA are hurting UNITA's ability to wage war, exemplifies this. Sanctions should, however, be used with caution, and they must be shaped so that they target the real problem at hand. Consequently, we must do what we can to prevent sanctions from having unwanted side effects - for instance, in the form of a negative humanitarian impact on the civilian population that, indeed, we want to protect. In this connection, let me also stress the importance of the general responsibility of Member States to implement the obligations deriving from United Nations resolutions establishing sanctions regimes.”

    2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

11. “Tighter implementation of the sanctions and a general improvement regarding the circulation of small arms in the region would improve the security situation for the civilian population and humanitarian workers. We have carefully studied the recommendations contained in the report of the Panel of Experts, and I would like to comment on some of the more general suggestions on how to improve the sanctions regime established by resolution 1306 (2000) in particular, and other United Nations sanctions and embargoes, in general. Before I go into the specifics, I would like to make a few general remarks on the use of sanctions. We think sanctions are an important tool for the Security Council and the international community in the efforts to protect international peace and security.”

    2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

12. “The conflict in Sierra Leone is one of the most violent wars in recent African history, and the physical and mental torture inflicted on the civilian population has made the humanitarian needs enormous. The regional aspects of the conflict in Sierra Leone are cause for great concern. Following the ceasefire between the RUF and the Government of Sierra Leone in November last year, we have seen increased fighting in the border areas between Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. The fighting has forced humanitarian workers to leave the area, and refugees and internally displaced persons are moving deeper into Guinea, to Conakry and back to Sierra Leone.”

    2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

13. “We commend Ambassador Chowdhury and the Panel of Experts on their thorough work, and we welcome their report and their recommendations on improving adherence to the sanctions regime. The report is a vital follow-up to the adoption of resolution 1306 (2000) last year, and it is important that the report is discussed in an open meeting like this, thus focusing publicly on the issues of diamonds and arms as they relate to the conflict in Sierra Leone. The linkage between the illegal trade in arms and diamonds and war of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) in Sierra Leone is well documented. The lasting political tension and instability in Sierra Leone and neighbouring countries have grave humanitarian consequences, for instance, in the form of mass movements of refugees and internally displaced persons in the region.”

    2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source

14. “Without a peaceful solution to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic is likely to face a continued influx of refugees and problems with illegal trafficking of arms. In connection with the special donors meeting held in New York in May last year, my Government has contributed $300,000 to the special programme on arms collection, demobilization and reintegration. We are concerned by the information given in paragraph 25 of the Secretary-General's report that it has been necessary to suspend this programme due to the lack of financial resources and the delay in acting on the pledges that were made, and I would like to urge all donors to follow up on their commitments. Finally, Norway supports the presidential statement.”

    2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source

15. “The negative economic developments and the social unrest increase the possibility of instability and conflict and threaten reconstruction efforts. These negative developments must be reversed. It is therefore important that the Security Council give a clear signal to the Government of the Central African Republic and other political actors on the need to summon the necessary political will and work towards national reconciliation, as pointed out by the Secretary-General. We are encouraged by the achievements made towards disarmament described in the report. However, the influx of new weapons threatens to cancel out the positive results obtained. The recent influx of illegal weapons is closely connected to the conflicts in the countries neighbouring the Central African Republic. This clearly indicates the need for a regional approach.”

    2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source

16. “There is a need for a number of different measures in order to help institution-building, strengthen respect for human rights and achieve disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. There is also a need for humanitarian efforts, in order to assist the growing number of refugees in the areas bordering the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo. Norway supports the efforts of the United Nations Peace-building Support Office in the Central African Republic (BONUCA) to strengthen national capacity to enforce and protect human rights and the rule of law, for disarmament and for restructuring the defence and security forces. We welcome the progress that has been made in these areas. Despite these efforts and achievements, the current situation in the Central African Republic, as reflected in the Secretary-General's report, gives reason for concern.”

    2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source

17. “Allow me, like others, to thank the Representative of the Secretary-General, the representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the representative of the World Bank. Furthermore, my thanks go to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mauritius for his very interesting intervention. We look forward to hearing the Minister of the Central African Republic later this morning. The Central African Republic is an example of the need for a comprehensive approach to post-conflict peace-building. The situation requires the coordination and mobilization of resources by the international community and a clear commitment by the national authorities dialogue and reconciliation in order to create a climate conducive to development.”

    2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source