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1. “Bulgaria fully supports the Secretary-General's initiative to develop an action plan that addresses matters relating to security, social and political inclusiveness, humanitarian assistance, the fight to combat impunity and against discrimination, as well as to preserve the region's ethnic and religious diversity. The implementation of such measures requires a strong commitment from the Security Council and the international community to put an end to Daesh's persecution of individuals belonging to different ethnic and religious groups.”

   2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source

2. “I recall that last year my country sponsored a draft resolution on Syria before the Council submitted by France. In that regard, my delegation welcomes with great interest and support the idea proposed earlier by Foreign Minister Fabius concerning the formulation of an action plan and road map aimed at preserving the religious, cultural and ethnic diversity of the Middle East. It is high time for us to act as one. The ongoing Violence has triggered a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented scale: the worst humanitarian crisis of our time. Bulgaria has joined international efforts to mitigate the suffering of Syrian refugees in the neighbouring countries and will contribute for the third consecutive year to the activities of the World Food Programme.”

   2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source

3. “In this regard, we noted with great interest the French proposal of including cultural genocide among the crimes subject to international prosecution. The information regarding the widespread abuses committed by Daesh, including killings, torture, targeted assassinations, abductions, sexual and physical violence, forced conversions and the recruitment of children, are a source of deep concern. Moreover, according to report of the Commission of Inquiry, Daesh may have committed the three most serious international crimes: war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. Bulgaria reiterates its call on the Security Council to refer the cases of crimes against humanity and genocide committed in Iraq and Syria to the International Criminal Court.”

   2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source

4. “I am referring, of course, to the Christians, including the Orthodox Christians, who are among the most vulnerable, as well as to the Yazidis, whom the High Commissioner of Human Rights has just noted were perhaps subject of genuine genocide. That is truly shocking. It is urgent that we act quickly and with determination to defeat these monstrous designs. As a member of the international coalition against Daesh, Bulgaria is at the heart of the action to preserve the multi-ethnic and multi-confessional character of the Middle East. While we deplore the loss of life, my country does not forget that Daesh's barbarism also represents a very serious threat against the historical and cultural heritage of the region, which was one of the cradles of human Civilization.”

   2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source

5. “Mr. Tafrov (Bulgaria) (spoke in French): My delegation associates itself with the statement of the European Union delivered earlier by the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights. 1 would like to add some remarks in my national capacity, echoing some of the sentiments expressed earlier in the ideas of the Secretary-General and Minister Laurent Fabius. I warmly commend France for having taken the initiative to organize this important debate. The systematic and widespread persecution conducted by Daesh against many ethnic and religious groups in the Middle East seeks to achieve the systematic destruction of the very fabric of the societies of the region, their cultural diversity and their identities.”

   2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source

6. “In conclusion, may I say that Bulgaria is extraordinarily pleased to see Romania following us in the Security Council as representative of our regional group. Romania is a neighbour and friend of Bulgaria and, in its foreign policy, it pursues the same principles and holds the same values as we do. We are glad that our Romanian friends will follow us here in the Council. The meeting rose at 4.15pm.”

   2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4891 (2003) · source

7. “Like others before me, I would first of all like to thank all the members of the Council for their support and their team spirit during these two remarkable years in the history of the Security Council. I would also like to thank the Secretariat for its excellent work, in particular Mr. Stefanides's team, who have been extremely supportive to my delegation. I would warmly thank the interpreters and the others who have helped our work throughout these past two years. I also thank the security officers for ensuring our safety. I would also like to thank the representatives of the international media who provided coverage of the work of the Council and of the work of the Bulgarian delegation in a very responsible and professional manner.”

   2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4891 (2003) · source

8. “"The Security Council takes note of the latest report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Burundi; it welcomes the work accomplished, in often difficult conditions, by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the staff of the United Nations Office in Burundi, and approves the recommendations of paragraphs 63 to 65 regarding the renewal of the Office's mandate." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2003/30. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. Before adjourning the meeting, I would like to take this opportunity to offer a few words as Permanent Representative of Bulgaria, since this is no doubt the last public meeting of the Council before Bulgaria's term in the Council expires.”

   2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4891 (2003) · source

9. “Zuma, on behalf of the States of the Regional Initiative, when he spoke before the Council on 4 December 2003, which is referred to in paragraph 71 of the latest report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Burundi, dated 4 December 2003 (S/2003/ll46). "The Security Council welcomes the Secretary-General's decision to examine the situation with a view to submitting recommendations to the Council, and requests him in this regard to undertake, as soon as he deems it convenient, the appropriate preparatory work and assessment on how the United Nations might provide the most efficient support for the full implementation of the Arusha peace agreement.”

   2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4891 (2003) · source

10. “"The Security Council expresses its concern at the dire humanitarian situation of the population of Burundi and recalls that all parties involved are responsible for the security of the civilian population, which includes facilitating total, unrestricted and immediate access to the population for the humanitarian organizations. "The Security Council condemns all acts of violence as well as violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, and reaffirms its determination to support Burundian efforts to prevent such acts, based on the rule of law, in order to put an end to impunity. "The Security Council takes note of the address made by the Burundian President, Mr. Ndayizeye, to the Council on 22 September 2003. It takes note also of the request made by the South African Deputy President, Mr.”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4891 (2003) · source

11. “"The Security Council pays tribute to the efforts of the States of the Regional Initiative and of the Facilitation, in particular South Africa, in favour of peace in Burundi. It expresses its support for the mission of the African Union in Burundi and for its South African, Ethiopian and Mozambican contingents, and calls on donors to give it financial, material and logistical support as soon as possible. "The Security Council welcomes the recent mission of the Economic and Social Council's Ad Hoc Advisory Group, and calls on donors and the international financial community to mobilize during the next forum of Burundi's partners for development, scheduled for 13 and 14 January 2004 in Brussels, and to honour fully the pledges made so far.”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4891 (2003) · source

12. “"The Security Council welcomes the progress recently made by the Burundian parties, in particular by the signing, in Pretoria, of the 8 October and 2 November 2003 Protocols, and by the conclusion, on 16 November 2003 in Dar es Salaam, of the Global Ceasefire Agreement between the Transitional Government and the Forces pour la defense de la democratic (CNDD- FDD) of Mr. Nkurunziza. "The Security Council welcomes with satisfaction the formation of the new Transitional Government and the participation of the CNDD- FDD in the transitional institutions. It again urges the Forces nationales de liberation (PALIPEHUTU-FNL) of Mr. Rwasa, the last rebel group that has not yet joined the peace process of the Arusha Agreement, to do so without further delay.”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4891 (2003) · source

13. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2003/1146, which contains the report of the Secretary-General to the Security Council on the situation in Burundi. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council reaffirms its full support for the peace process of the Arusha Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Burundi (the Arusha Agreement), calls on all the Burundian parties to implement their commitments and assures them of its determination to support their efforts in this direction.”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4891 (2003) · source

14. “There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by a show of hands. In favour: Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, Guinea, Mexico, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1521 (2003). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 4.10 p.m.”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4890 (2003) · source

15. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2003/937, which contains the text of a letter dated 28 October 2003 from the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1343 (2001) concerning Liberia addressed to the President of the Security Council, and Add.l. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2003/1180, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote.”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4890 (2003) · source

16. “In connection with the resolution just adopted, on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, I have been authorized to make the following complementary statement on behalf of the Security Council: "As is known, the report of the Secretary- General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (5/2003/ 1148) states in paragraph 11: \The situation in the Middle East is very tense and is likely to remain so unless and until a comprehensive settlement covering all aspects of the Middle East problem can be reached.' That statement of the Secretary-General reflects the View of the Security Council." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2003/29. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4889 (2003) · source

17. “In favour: Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, Guinea, Mexico, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1520 (2003).”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4889 (2003) · source

18. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (8/2003/1148). Members of the Council also have before them document S/2003/1176, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show of hands.”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4889 (2003) · source

19. “I now give the floor to Mrs. Maria Angelica Arce de Jeannet, who will speak on behalf of the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1132 (1997), concerning Sierra Leone.”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4888 (2003) · source

20. “Fayssal Mekdad, who will speak on behalf of the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 918 (1994), concerning Rwanda.”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4888 (2003) · source

21. “In conclusion, I would very warmly like to thank the Secretariat for its support to the Committee in the course of its recent work, particularly Mr. Gregor Boventer, Secretary of the Committee; Ms. Loraine Rickard-Martin, former Secretary of the Committee; Ms. Anna Frangipani-Campino; and Ms. Seok Hoon Bodek. As we are preparing to leave the Council and the Committee, we encourage them to continue to work with the same energy and commitment. I also wish to pay tribute to all delegations for their support and the proactive approach they have taken over the years. In particular I note the support extended to me by my Vice-Chairmen, namely, Mexico, Norway and Germany. I now resume my function as President of the Council. I now call on Mr.”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4888 (2003) · source

22. “It is essential that neighbouring States of Somalia be encouraged to develop bilateral and subregional links, so that they can act together to avert violations of the arms embargo. I hope the Committee will continue to cooperate with the African Union, the League of Arab States and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), so as to develop some of the initiatives that are designed to ensure ongoing dialogue and respect for the arms embargo and reliable monitoring of the borders. In my view, information from countries with significant intelligence gathering resources deployed along the Horn of Africa could be extremely useful to the Committee. There have been some problems between the Council and the countries in question and I believe efforts must be made to resolve them.”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4888 (2003) · source

23. “I am glad that the most recent resolution adopted a few days ago by the Council on Somalia included the main recommendations of the mission. The mission was able to have direct contact with Governments of countries involved, with a view to strengthening cooperation with Member States and regional and subregional organizations. One of the conclusions of the Committee that the Council should follow up on was the lack of technical capacity in States in the region to monitor their air space and land and sea borders. Material and technical assistance should therefore be provided by the community of donors to those States to strengthen their national and regional capacities to monitor the main ports, airports and border crossing points.”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4888 (2003) · source

24. “In the last two years, an important aspect of the Committee's work was its visit to the area, which I had the honour to lead. The Committee's mission was to convey a clear message, namely, that the Council was resolved to ensure full respect for the arms embargo and that violations would not be tolerated. We spoke with leaders of neighbouring States and front-line States, and leaders of regional and subregional organizations, namely the League of Arab States and the African Union, and we stressed the need to find practical steps that could be taken to enhance the effectiveness of the arms embargo. The Committee's visit to the region, which was quite unprecedented in terms of its membership and objectives, led us to formulate our observations and to draw up nine recommendations to strengthen the sanctions regime.”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4888 (2003) · source

25. “The Security Council decision enabled the Committee to obtain regular, detailed information about violations of the arms embargo and to work on recommendations to strengthen the embargo. The establishment of the first Panel of Experts was, in itself, a clear message to all of those who violate the sanctions regime. It also bore witness to the Council's resolve to ensure strict respect for the embargo. The work of the two Panels of Experts and their presence in the region showed that they operated as a deterrent to those who might violate the sanctions imposed by the Council. I would like to take the opportunity to reiterate my thanks to the experts who were members of the Panel for their excellent and professional work.”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4888 (2003) · source

26. “The arms embargo is not a goal in itself, it is simply a tool used to generate the necessary conditions for promoting Somali national reconciliation. Accordingly, at this critical moment in the Somali peace process, it is essential to continue efforts to ensure harmony between the two aspects of the situation, while respecting the different specific nature of the two tasks. One of the most important measures taken by the Security Council, which gave new dynamism to the work of the Committee, was the creation of the Panel of Experts pursuant to Security Council resolution 1425 (2002). For over ten years, the Committee has been faced with problem that it did not have enough resources to deal systematically with information about arms embargo violations. The Committee needed the necessary resources to do its work.”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4888 (2003) · source

27. “There is therefore a need to act firmly and effectively to make up for lost time and broaden the sanctions regime. Naturally, active cooperation and wholehearted support by all Member States of the United Nations is essential. I would stress, in particular, the responsibility of the front-line States and neighbouring States. My second comment relates to the interdependence of two aspects of the situation in Somalia: the political aspect dealt with by the Council, and the sanctions aspect. The approval I used as Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to Security Council resolution 751 (1992) concerning Somalia, which was supported by all members of the Committee, was that we should look at the situation in terms of the link between the implementation of the arms embargo and the political process in Somalia.”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4888 (2003) · source

28. “In addition, the complex situation in Somalia and the regional repercussions of the Somalian crisis demand a comprehensive and integrated approach with respect to the arms embargo and also with respect to the consequences of that embargo which spill over the borders of the country and are connected to the insecurity in the region, organized crime and international terrorism. A united approach in the Council and much more effort are both needed to confront this challenge to the international community. We need better coordination of the efforts of the Committee and those of international, regional and subregional organizations, as well as those of Member State and non-State actors. Consensus and resolve in the Council are crucial in ending the atmosphere of impunity that has existed for far too long.”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4888 (2003) · source

29. “First, on more general matters that illustrate the difficulties encountered, Somalia is possibly the only State subject to sanctions that does not really have a central Government. There has been a civil war raging for over 12 years. The two reports of the Panel of Experts on Somalia described systematic violations of the arms embargo that was imposed on 23 January 1992, pursuant to Security Council resolution 732 (1992). For over 12 years, the heads of the Somali factions have flouted the resolutions that were adopted, which challenges the very credibility of the Security Council and the United Nations. It is clear that a new process must be employed.”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4888 (2003) · source

30. “I will now make a statement in my capacity as Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to Security Council resolution 751 (1992) concerning Somalia. Since 1 January 2002, the Committee has held sixteen meetings. As Chairman, I made verbal reports on the work of the Committee to the Missions and to the press after each formal meeting. I do not intend to describe in detail the work of the Committee. The annual report for the year 2002 was issued in document S/2002/ 1430. This year's report will be issued in a few days. I would like to make a few brief comments that could help the next Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to Security Council resolution 751 (1992) concerning Somalia and the work of the Committee in general.”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4888 (2003) · source

31. “Martin Belinga-Eboutou, Chairman of the Working Group on General Issues on Sanctions. It is so decided. I now give the floor to Mr. Gunter Pleuger, Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 661 (1990) concerning the situation between Iraq and Kuwait.”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4888 (2003) · source

32. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Council agrees to extend invitations under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Pleuger, Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 661 (1990) concerning the situation between Iraq and Kuwait; the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Somalia; Mr. Fayssal Mekdad, on behalf of the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 918 (1994) concerning Rwanda; Mrs. Maria Angelica Arce de Jeannet, on behalf of the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1132 (1997) concerning Sierra Leone; and Mr.”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4888 (2003) · source

33. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting we will hear briefings by the Chairmen of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 661 (1990) concerning the situation between Iraq and Kuwait, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Somalia, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 918 (1994) concerning Rwanda, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1132 (1997) concerning Sierra Leone and the Working Group on General Issues on Sanctions.”

    2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4888 (2003) · source

34. “"The Security Council expressed its deep regret that Kuwaiti property, including its national archives, has not yet been returned to Kuwait and encouraged the Coalition Provisional Authority and other parties concerned to continue their commitment to the search for, and return of, all Kuwaiti properties and archives, in accordance with paragraph 6 of resolution 1483 (2003). The Security Council agreed to continue to keep Ambassador Vorontsov's mandate under review and looked forward to receiving his next report." This statement will be published as a Security Council document under the symbol S/PRST/2003/28. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at I p.m.”

    2003-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4887 (2003) · source

35. “The Security Council expressed its continuing concern for the plight of the families of those persons whose whereabouts are still unknown. "The Security Council stressed the importance of the work of the Coalition Provisional Authority, International Committee of the Red Cross, the Tripartite Commission and its Technical Subcommittee and called on all parties concerned to continue to work towards a satisfactory solution to all of the outstanding humanitarian aspects covered by Ambassador Vorontsov's mandate.”

    2003-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4887 (2003) · source

36. “The Security Council agreed that his mandate should continue in accordance with paragraph 14 of resolution 1284 (1999). "The Security Council shared the views expressed by the Secretary-General in his report. The Security Council has strongly condemned the killing of Kuwaiti and third country nationals by the previous Iraqi regime in violation of international law, especially the removal from Kuwait of civilian men and women, their execution in cold blood in remote sites in Iraq and a decade long cover-up of the truth. The Security Council expressed its strong hope that those responsible for these horrendous crimes should be brought to justice. "The Security Council expressed its deep condolences to all of the families of the Kuwaiti and third country nationals.”

    2003-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4887 (2003) · source

37. “Members of the Council have before them the fourteenth report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 14 of resolution 1284 (1999) in document S/2003/1161. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council today heard a briefing from Ambassador Yuri Vorontsov, the Secretary-General's High-Level Coordinator, on the fourteenth report of the Secretary-General in accordance with paragraph 14 of Security Council resolution 1284 (1999). "The Security Council expressed its full support towards Ambassador Vorontsov and for his tireless efforts on the issues of Kuwaiti and third country nationals and the return of all Kuwaiti property.”

    2003-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4887 (2003) · source

38. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Kuwait, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion Without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Al-Otaibi (Kuwait) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    2003-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4887 (2003) · source

39. “In favour: Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, Guinea, Mexico, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1519 (2003). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 2 p.m.”

    2003-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4885 (2003) · source

40. “The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2003/ 1035, which contains the letter dated 4 November 2003 addressed to the President of the Security Council from the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Somalia. Members of the Council also have before them document 5/2003/1177, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    2003-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4885 (2003) · source

41. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Somalia in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Hashi (Somalia) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2003-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4885 (2003) · source

42. “I thank the invite the Secretary-General, the Minister for Foreign Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq for his statement. Affairs of Iraq and Council members to a private . . . meetin to continue our discussion of the sub'ect. In accordance With the understanding reached in g J the Council's prior consultations. 1 would now like to The meeting was adjourned at 10.50 am.”

    2003-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4883 (2003) · source

43. “I thank the Secretary-General for his statement. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Hoshyar Zebari, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq.”

    2003-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4883 (2003) · source

44. “At the invitation of the President, Mr. Zebari (Iraq) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General (S/2003/ 1149) pursuant to paragraph 24 of resolution 1483 (2003) and paragraph 12 of resolution 1511 (2003). I should also like to draw the attention of the members to the following documents: letter dated 2 December 2003 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Charge d'affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Iraq to the United Nations (S/2003/1169); and letter dated 11 December 2003 from the Charge d'affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Iraq to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2003/1170).”

    2003-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4883 (2003) · source

45. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of Iraq in which he requests that His Excellency Mr. Hoshyar Zebari, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq, be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council and as agreed in its prior consultations, to invite His Excellency Mr. Hoshyar Zebari, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq, to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Hoshyar Zebari, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq.”

    2003-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4883 (2003) · source

46. “The Security Council reiterates the importance of the Aide Memoire as a practical tool that provides a basis for improved analysis and diagnosis of key protection issues during deliberations on peacekeeping mandates, and stresses the need to implement the approaches set out therein on a more regular and consistent basis, taking into account the particular circumstances of each conflict situation, and undertakes to remain actively seized of the matter. This statement and an updated Aide Memoire will The Security Council has thus concluded the be issued as a document of the Security Council under present stage of its consideration of the item on the the symbol S/PRST/2003/27. agenda. The meeting rose at 12.15 p.m.”

    2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4882 (2003) · source

47. “"Recalling that on 15 March 2002 the Security Council adopted the Aide Memoire annexed to the statement by its President (S/PRST/2002/6) as a means to facilitate its consideration of issues pertaining to protection of civilians, and recalling further that in the statement by its President of 20 December 2002 (S/PRST/2002/41) the Security Council expressed its willingness to update annually the Aide Memoire in order to reflect emerging trends in the protection of civilians in armed conflict, the Security Council adopts the updated Aide Memoire contained in the annex to this presidential statement.”

    2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4882 (2003) · source

48. “The Security Council also notes with interest the proposal presented by the Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs at the 9 December open meeting of the Security Council for a '10-point action plan' on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, and looks forward to further discussions and consultations on this issue.”

    2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4882 (2003) · source

49. “The Security Council reiterates its call to all parties to armed conflict to comply fully with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations and with the rules and principles of international law, in particular international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law, and to implement fully the relevant decisions of the Security Council. The Security Council recalls the obligations of States to respect and to ensure respect for international humanitarian law, including the four Geneva conventions, and emphasizes the responsibility of States to end impunity and to prosecute those responsible for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and serious Violations of humanitarian law.”

    2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4882 (2003) · source

50. “The Security Council strongly condemns all attacks and acts of violence directed against civilians or other protected persons under international law, in particular international humanitarian law in situations of armed conflict, including such attacks and acts of Violence against women, children, refugees, internally displaced persons and other vulnerable groups; reaffirms the need for parties to armed conflict to take all possible measures to ensure the safety, security and freedom of movement of United Nations and associated personnel as well as personnel of international humanitarian organizations in accordance with applicable international law; and recognizes that secure humanitarian access and the swift re- establishment of the rule of law, justice and reconciliation are essential components for an effective transition from conflict to peace.”

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