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  1. “In this regard, we would like to underline the transparent and effective approach of the work done by the Committee's Bureau, particularly by the British chairmanship of the Committee. I would once again like to pay tribute to Sir Jeremy Greenstock for his remarkable work. The public debate on terrorism was a clear success, especially due to the chosen format, which was a positive innovation worth using on other occasions. Bulgaria is gratified that the Council reacted quickly and appropriately to the situation in Afghanistan. The rapid adoption of resolution 1390 (2002) constitutes a success for the Council and the international community. My country welcomes consensus in the Council on the resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia. In conclusion, I would like to thank you particularly, Mr.”

    2002-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4466 (2002) · source

  2. “The presence of the Secretary- General of the Organization of African Unity, Mr. Amara Essy, among us was an important feature. The presence of ministers of both members and non- members of the Council was a success. Bulgaria's Minister for Foreign Affairs greatly regretted not being able to attend because of an important bilateral commitment. The Council's meeting enabled us to exchange ideas on strategies for strengthening cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization of African Unity. The fight against terrorism rightly occupied a central place in the Council's activities this month, and substantial work was carried out by the Committee, especially on the review of the country reports pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001).”

    2002-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4466 (2002) · source

  3. “Mr. Tafrov (Bulgaria) (spoke in French): I would also like to join those who have expressed to Ambassador Shen best wishes for success in his next mission, wherever that takes him, and we hope to see him again soon in New York. Today's debate has confirmed the auspicious trend towards brevity, which leads me to confine myself to a few essential points. The most important thing is to thank you, Sir, for your brilliant presidency. It was a tremendous success. You have managed to be efficient while making newly elected members like us feel at ease in the Council. My delegation and I sincerely thank you for that. The Council's work in the month of January was largely focused on crisis situations in Africa, which is to be welcomed. The public debate on the situation in Africa was a success.”

    2002-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4466 (2002) · source

  4. “The challenges facing East Timor are of such magnitude that we cannot afford to disengage the Organization from that country at such a crucial moment in its history. Bulgaria believes that the United Nations must deploy the full range of its agencies and its capacities to foster true success in building the new State. In that connection, the proposals of the Secretary-General set out in the annex to his report (S/2002/80) are entirely consistent with our wishes. These, of course, need to be more clearly spelled out before independence. Accordingly, Bulgaria will give its full support to the draft resolution now being prepared. Here, we thank the delegations of Singapore and of the United Kingdom for their work. We shall vote in favour of extending the mandate of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor until 20 May.”

    2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462 (2002) · source

  5. “First, Bulgaria welcomes the unquestionable success of East Timor for the United Nations and the international community. That country, with its nascent democracy, is on the right path. That is not to minimize the enormous difficulties it will have to confront. Others have spoken of these today: sources of concern include the fragile security situation and the question of the return of refugees. But my delegation has no doubt that on 20 May a new State and prospective Member of the United Nations will be born. To be sure, the presidential elections set for 14 April will be a moment of truth for this nascent democracy. But 20 May will see the birth of the new State. It is my country's position that United Nations involvement cannot cease on 20 May.”

    2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462 (2002) · source

  6. “Mr. Tafrov (Bulgaria) (spoke in French): At the outset, I welcome Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta and ask him to convey our greetings to the other representatives of the people of a State that we hope will very soon become a Member of the United Nations. My special thanks go to Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello not only for his excellent introduction of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2002/80) but also for the fine work that he and his team have done and are continuing to do in East Timor. Their work is the basis of the success that we are all hailing today. As an associated State of the European Union, Bulgaria fully supports the statement that the Spanish presidency of the Union will make later today. I should like now to make some very brief comments in my national capacity.”

    2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462 (2002) · source

  7. “The Security Council is making a considerable effort to improve the lot of internally displaced persons and refugees, but in Africa the large number of such persons makes that task extremely difficult. We welcome the work of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the non- governmental organizations, which often do pioneering work in the face of enormous difficulties. Since the decolonization of the continent, the Republic of Bulgaria has a long tradition of involvement and cooperation in Africa. As a non- permanent member of the Security Council, my country will do all in its power to help our African friends to improve security on their continent.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption1 (2002) · source

  8. “We welcome the Security Council's important work in this area, and we are determined to participate in efforts to enhance the effectiveness of sanctions. As Chairman of the Somalia sanctions Committee, Bulgaria is ready to make a strong commitment to resolving the problems of that country. Bulgaria is gravely concerned at the uncontrolled production, the proliferation and the illegal trade in small arms and light weapons; this continues to pose a serious challenge to Africa's stability and development. Strengthening cooperation and improving information exchange among African countries in the sphere of customs and border controls; legislation; and implementing United Nations arms embargoes: these are all elements that could create an environment less conducive to the emergence and continuation of armed conflicts.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption1 (2002) · source

  9. “That is clearly illustrated by the decisions of the OAU Lusaka Summit, which opened a new chapter in the modern history of the continent and which provided unambiguous evidence of the determination of African leaders to resolve the problems that they themselves have identified. There can be no pre-established all-purpose recipes for mediation efforts. Very often, the endeavours of special envoys make a real difference in settling conflicts. Their ability, their personal courage and their determination merit commendation and full support from the Security Council. In that connection, I note that mediation by African personalities with the necessary political and moral standing is an invaluable tool. Sanctions must be better targeted and adapted to each specific situation.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption1 (2002) · source

  10. “Here, let me mention the role of subregional organizations, which now bear new security commitments: first of all the Economic Community of West African States, as well as the Southern African Development Community, the Economic Community of Central African States and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development. Despite varying degrees of integration, we have seen in practice that they can be effective instruments for the prevention and management of conflicts. Bulgaria feels that improving continent-wide and regional integration would have a positive impact on security.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption1 (2002) · source

  11. “The establishment of a real strategic partnership between the OAU and the United Nations makes it possible to rationalize existing initiatives on the priority topics of conflict prevention, peacemaking, human rights, democracy and good governance. I stress that better coordination between United Nations bodies on the one hand and regional and subregional organizations on the other is important for making their activities more effective. Obviously, success depends on understanding among all the main actors. Another crucial priority is that African countries themselves should take ownership of their future and their development.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption1 (2002) · source

  12. “First, African countries must demonstrate the will to rely upon political rather than military responses to problems. Secondly, African countries must ensure respect for human rights and the rule of law, strengthen democratization and promote transparency in public administration. And thirdly, Africa must enact the reforms needed to promote economic recovery. The Republic of Bulgaria welcomes the cooperation taking place between the United Nations and the Organization of African Unity (OAU). We fully support their agreed activities and encourage efforts to harmonize assessments and approaches regarding conflicts in Africa; this could make it possible to enhance the effectiveness of diplomatic and other measures undertaken by the United Nations and the OAU.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption1 (2002) · source

  13. “Here, I wish to welcome the President of the Economic and Social Council, the Permanent Representative of Croatia to the United Nations, Mr. Ivan Simonovic'. Bulgaria takes a very favourable view of the contributions of so many non-governmental organizations, and welcomes the good cooperation between the United Nations and those organizations, which ought to continue. That said, the degree to which children are protected in armed conflict remains unacceptably low despite the Security Council's considerable efforts. As for the role of Africa, my delegation endorses the still-timely conclusions set out in the report of the Secretary-General on the causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa, contained in document S/1998/318 of 13 April 1998.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption1 (2002) · source

  14. “The fact is that one of Africa's main problems is not conflict between sovereign States, but conflict within States; conflicts that cut across States are a widespread phenomenon. In its approach to African situations the Security Council generally takes due account of those complexities. In its efforts to devote in-depth attention to problems, it very often goes to the very limits of its Charter mandate. Thanks to the efforts of the Secretariat, coordination between the work of the Security Council and that of other United Nations organs is quite satisfactory. That is particularly true in situations where peace must be made to last by strengthening the authority of the State, of its democratic institutions and of its economy.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption1 (2002) · source

  15. “Africa has the sad privilege of often being on the agenda of the Security Council; that is true for this month as well. Over the past three decades there have been more than 30 conflicts in Africa, claiming countless victims and causing vast devastation. At present, more than 15 conflicts are under way on the continent. Statistics tell us that one fifth of Africa's population lives in war-torn regions. Among the main causes, let me underscore the following. Very widespread underdevelopment, and the structural weakness of many African States that have been unable to develop solid institutions or a real culture of democracy. In that context, inter-ethnic, interregional and even interpersonal tension can easily turn into antagonism that often escalates into armed conflict.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption1 (2002) · source

  16. “Mr. Tafrov (Bulgaria) (spoke in French): I wish at the outset to thank the delegation of Mauritius for having taken the initiative of organizing this public meeting on the situation in Africa. My delegation is grateful to you, Mr. Minister, for personally presiding over this meeting. I wish to welcome Mr. Amara Essy, Secretary- General of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), and to thank him for his substantial and very useful contribution to this debate. I also welcome the ministers participating in this meeting. Bulgaria will listen with interest to the statement of the European Union High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy, Mr. Javier Solana. Bulgaria is an associated member of the European Union, and we fully share the European Union's approach to security problems in Africa.”

    2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption1 (2002) · source

  17. “The murder of the Albanian-speaking member of the Assembly Ismail Hajdaraj on 17 January 2002, which is unambiguously condemned by Bulgaria, merely confirms that concern. My country joins the Secretary-General in appealing to the elected officials of Kosovo to "clearly and openly reject terrorism". (S/2002/62, para. 43) It is deplorable that the return of refugees and displaced persons has lost some of its momentum. We believe this is a warning sign of a lack of trust among the ethnic communities that could have very serious consequences. UNMIK is now at a critical phase in the implementation of its mandate. In the months to come, the Council will have to follow developments very closely and support the Mission's activities. The overall direction of things in Kosovo is no doubt positive, but the process is far from being irreversible.”

    2002-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4454 (2002) · source

  18. “My country believes that the only way of breaking the vicious circle of economic and social stagnation, unemployment, criminalization of the economy and the symbiosis between organized crime and ethnic extremism is to fully integrate Kosovo into the economic life of South-Eastern Europe and the continent as a whole. The Bulgarian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Solomon Passy, has on several occasions emphasized the need for a genuine revolution in the infrastructures of South-Eastern Europe enabling it to become integrated into the economy of the larger continent and of the world. The report of the Secretary-General speaks of the precarious security situation in Kosovo.”

    2002-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4454 (2002) · source

  19. “Bulgaria fully supports UNMIK in combating organized crime and terrorism. In that connection, we agree with the analysis presented by the representative of the United Kingdom as regards one of the most serious problems facing Kosovo. We are pleased that the struggle against organized crime has been given priority by UNMIK. We agree with the Secretary- General's assessment as regards the links between organized crime and terrorism, and between regional networks in the Balkans and operations in Kosovo. The socio-economic context of "grey" - not to say "black" - economy when it comes to trafficking in arms, drugs and young women can endanger the stability of still-fragile institutions and weaken relations between ethnic groups, which are still vulnerable to manipulation by mafia-type groups.”

    2002-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4454 (2002) · source

  20. “To that end, it is important that all political forces be ready to take on the challenges and responsibilities of administration and government within the Constitutional Framework for Provisional Self- Government and resolution 1244 (1999). Bulgaria believes that the presence of UNMIK and KFOR is a decisive element for Kosovo's security. That presence is vitally important, and it must continue. UNMIK has carried out remarkable work in reforming the Mission and transforming the old mixed- administration structures into Transitional Departments that will become ministries as soon as a Government is installed. The progressive transfer of authority to local authorities, who will be solely responsible in the future, is a very important step in transferring responsibility to the elected officials of Kosovo.”

    2002-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4454 (2002) · source

  21. “The foundations have been laid for the emergence of genuine democratic life and a civil society grounded in respect for human rights and the primacy of the rule of law. On the other hand, the fact that the Kosovo Assembly has placed itself at an impasse that makes it impossible for it to elect a president is a deplorable setback. Bulgaria appeals to the sense of responsibility of all actors in the political process to abandon partisan attitudes so as to provide the international community with, among other things, legitimate interlocutors. That legitimacy will not be complete unless the future Government represents the interests of all ethnic communities of the province without exception.”

    2002-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4454 (2002) · source

  22. “We believe he has all the necessary qualifications, as well as great experience in the region, which is his own region as well. All this will make it possible for him to carry out his work at this sensitive moment in the implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. My delegation welcomes the efforts of the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, as well as those of all governmental and non-governmental institutions. Those efforts made it possible for the parliamentary elections to succeed, with the participation of all ethnic groups in Kosovo, including the Serbs.”

    2002-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4454 (2002) · source

  23. “We must bear in mind that the evolution of the political process in Kosovo will have a significant impact on the entire subregion of the western Balkans, in particular on the democratic transition in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia itself and on stability in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bulgaria's assessment of the work done by the Secretary-General's Special Representative, Mr. Hans Haekkerup, is positive. He was central to the beginning of a genuine political dialogue and democratic process. While thanking him for his work, my delegation is pleased to note that, as we have just learned, the Secretary-General is about to choose a new Special Representative. I would like to take this opportunity to say how pleased my country is at the choice of Mr. Michael Steiner for that post.”

    2002-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4454 (2002) · source

  24. “Mr. Tafrov (Bulgaria) (spoke in French): I wish at the outset to thank the Secretary-General for his detailed and in-depth report on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for his comprehensive briefing. Bulgaria associates itself with the statement to be made by the Spanish Presidency of the European Union. As mine is the only country of South-East Europe that is a member of the Security Council, I wish to make a few additional comments on behalf of my delegation. I thank you, Sir, for having organized this open meeting on Kosovo. It is important for the Council closely to follow the situation there at a sensitive and decisive moment in the establishment of viable institutions to include all ethnic communities, pursuant to Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).”

    2002-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4454 (2002) · source

  25. “At the end of his briefing, the Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee referred to the problem of possible human rights abuses by certain Governments in connection with their fight against terrorism. Bulgaria is very alert to human rights issues and believes this is a serious problem. However, we agree with the Chairman that the Committee is not mandated by the Council to take into account the human rights dimensions of the fight against terrorism. That is neither its task nor its function, which consists rather of implementing resolution 1373 (2001). However, nothing prevents national reports in the public domain from being studied by specialized human rights organizations in the United Nations system and other organizations, in particular non- governmental organizations.”

    2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source

  26. “At the subregional level, two documents stand out to which Bulgaria is a signatory: the Declaration of the Warsaw Conference of Central, Eastern and South- Eastern European countries on combating terrorism and the Declaration of the Ministers for Defence of the member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the 10 countries associated with the North Atlantic Alliance. I would also like to emphasize the work done of the Stability Pact, which at one of its recent round tables focused particular attention on counter-terrorism. A second lesson we have learned concerns the ties between organized crime and terrorism, a relationship that is often symbiotic. This is a phenomenon that we must take into account in the fight against terrorism.”

    2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source

  27. “As far as Europe is concerned, we must emphasize that European coordination in the fight against terrorism is proceeding consistently. The Action Plan on counter-terrorism measures of the European Union - a very important document - also includes the countries associated with the Union, as well as to others. I would also like to mention the European Conference, which met recently with invited countries that included the Republic of Moldova, the Russian Federation and Ukraine. Also noteworthy is the Action Plan on counter-terrorism measures of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, adopted last year in Bucharest.”

    2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source

  28. “Bulgaria would like to strongly emphasize on of the main lessons we learned from our own experience in the struggle against terrorism: the need for strengthened coordination at the regional and subregional levels. At present, we have quite an impressive accumulation of national reports. Without a doubt, the Governments of most countries are making commendable efforts in the fight against terrorism. Yet all of these efforts will be meaningful and, above all, effective only when they are taken in the context of action in the various regions and subregions of the world. In this connection, I would join Ambassador Ryan in asking Sir Jeremy Greenstock what his views are concerning the work of the Committee to encourage such coordination at the regional and subregional levels.”

    2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source

  29. “This unusual characteristic of the Committee derives from the nature of resolution 1373 (2001), but also from that of other resolutions of the Council and the General Assembly that constitute the categorical and universal rejection of terrorism on the part of all Member States of the Organization, in particular since the tragedy of 11 September. On 24 December last, Bulgaria submitted its national report on the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). Detailed and comprehensive, the report is available to everyone and reflects accurately Bulgaria's targeted and coordinated efforts to fight terrorism. I shall not dwell on it in detail.”

    2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source

  30. “My country welcomes the spirit of understanding, seriousness and cooperation that prevails in the Counter-Terrorism Committee as well as the transparent way in which it accounts for its work through almost weekly briefings. Bulgaria commends the effective work of the Bureau of the Committee and pays tribute to Sir Jeremy Greenstock, not only for his impeccable professionalism and the impressive competence with which he guides the Committee's work, but also for his admirable personal commitment to the struggle against terrorism. I believe it is now clear to all Member States of the United Nations that the Committee on Counter- Terrorism is an instrument of the Security Council whose task is to clarify, inform, coordinate and, where necessary, assist, rather than to punish.”

    2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source

  31. “Mr. Tafrov (Bulgaria) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to associate myself with the tribute that all of my colleagues here have paid to Ambassador Jorge Navarrete. We will greatly miss his competence, experience and warm personality. As a country associated with the European Union, Bulgaria subscribes fully to the statement just made on behalf of the Union by Mr. Inocencio Arias, the Permanent Representative of Spain. I should like to add just a few brief comments in my national capacity. The period since the adoption of resolution 1373 (2001) has, in our view, been but used to prepare for its implementation.”

    2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source