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Tafrov

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“I feel compelled to mention the fact that my country continues to be deeply interested in the enquiry into the murder of the Bulgarian citizen Valentin Krumov, a United Nations staff member who was killed in Pristina in 1999. We hope that the perpetrators will soon be brought to justice. Bulgaria also wishes to stress that the rule of law needs to be further enhanced. Minorities in Kosovo should be further integrated into central and local Government structures. Bulgaria welcomes the direct dialogue, launched on 14 October in Vienna, between Belgrade and Pristina. We thank the Special Representative for his role in that process and agree with the Secretary-General that the dialogue is one of the most important benchmarks for the implementation of the international community's "standards before status" policy.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“As to the socio-economic sector, the high rate of unemployment, corruption, smuggling and the traffic in illegal arms, drugs and human beings could imperil the stability of institutions that are still rudimentary, as well as inter-ethnic relations. In this respect, Bulgaria wishes to stress its concern over acts of violence in Kosovo that have claimed innocent Victims among Kosovo minority groups and UNMIK personnel. We believe that the acts of violence that have marked the beginning of Mr. Holkeri's mission only heighten ethnic tensions and pose a major obstacle to the international community's efforts to normalize life in Kosovo, since they prevent the return of refugees at the pace that the entire international community should like to see.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“We support the efforts being made by UNMIK, KFOR and other international organizations working in Kosovo to establish the genuine rule of law and to ensure a normal life for all the citizens of Kosovo, irrespective of their ethnic origin. Bulgaria urges the political leaders of Kosovo to focus their energies on helping the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and head of UNMIK, Mr. Harri Holkeri, fully to implement resolution 1244 (1999). We deem it important that Kosovo politicians and the international community give greater attention to problems relating to the grey economy, organized crime and terrorism.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“It seems to us that the European Union's approach to Kosovo through its Stabilization and Association Process Tracking Mechanism, which allows the region to align its policies and legislation with those of the Union so as to prevent Kosovo's isolation from the broader context of South-East European integration into European structures, is extremely useful and should be further developed. Bulgaria unreservedly supports the process of UNMIK's transfer to the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government of non-reserved responsibilities listed in chapter 5 of the Constitutional Framework. This process is in conformity with the mandate and political logic of resolution 1244 (1999) and will allow the Provisional Institutions to develop their administrative and management capacities for the well-being of the people of Kosovo.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“Brayshaw, who served as interim Special Representative before Mr. Holkeri's appointment. The main priority of the work of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) must remain the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). There is a need to accelerate and, in some cases, to enable the return of non- Albanian refugees in the context of guaranteed security in order to obtain the goal shared by the entire international community: a multi-ethnic and tolerant Kosovo. Bulgaria maintains its well-known position in favour of UNMIK's policy of "standards before status". A lasting solution to the problem of Kosovo can be found only if that policy is implemented in full.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“Mr. Tafrov (Bulgaria) (spoke in French): I welcome the presence in the Security Council of Mr. Holkeri and to express Bulgaria's gratitude to him for his work to date in an extremely important and delicate mission and often in difficult circumstances. I also assure him of Bulgaria's full support in his tasks. As an associate country of the European Union, Bulgaria supports the statement to be made shortly on behalf of the Union by the Italian presidency. I should like, however, to make a few comments in my national capacity. Bulgaria thanks the Secretary-General for his report of 15 October, which contains an in-depth analysis of the efforts of the international community since 1 July 2003 to normalize life in the region. We support the conclusions made in the report and thank the Deputy Special Representative, Mr.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“It is also important for women to participate at all stages in peace negotiations - preparation, planning, decision-making and implementation. Women should be the subjects, not just the objects, of peace efforts. In conclusion, I emphasize that Bulgaria hopes that the provisions of resolution 1325 (2000) will be implemented on the ground in all the missions that the Council establishes and provides with a mandate.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“Secondly, an image comes to mind of a meeting of the Security Council mission in Mitrovica, Kosovo, with a local Serbian women's organization, whose wisdom and willingness to help the inhabitants of that divided city and bring them together impressed everyone. Those personal recollections prompt me to think of one very important aspect of the activities of the Security Council, and the United Nations in general, in implementing resolution 1325 (2000): very close cooperation with women's organizations and networks, which exist in all conflict areas. Such cooperation has proved to be very useful. We need to move forward along those lines. I believe that peacekeeping missions are becoming increasingly aware of this and are benefiting from it more and more.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“Women and children still constitute the majority of civilian victims of armed conflict. They are subjected to every form of violence and trafficking, a situation that can no longer be tolerated. Women are not just victims of violence. They are often the driving force for peace. Here I think of two personal experiences which greatly impressed me during Security Council missions to conflict areas. The first was in Bunia, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the mission met the President of the Ituri interim assembly, Ms. Petronille Vaweka, an extraordinary woman whose courage and determination impressed all the members of the Council who took part in that mission. She is an example of how a courageous woman of great moral stature can help her fellow citizens. Meeting her was an unforgettable experience for me.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“I thank them for their recommendations, and - as the representative of China just said - the Security Council should take those recommendations seriously into account and follow up on them. As a country associated with the European Union (EU), Bulgaria aligns itself fully with the statement to be made later by the representative of Italy - which holds the presidency - on behalf of the Union. The adoption three years ago of resolution 1325 (2000) clearly represented a significant success in the international community's efforts to ensure that the role of women in preventing and resolving armed conflicts is not underestimated. The resolution provides a very important legal framework for action by the Council, but we should not stop there. It must be said that the results of its implementation are meagre indeed.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“Mr. Tafrov (Bulgaria) (spoke in French): I thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this important meeting, which enables us to assess the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). I should also like to thank the countries - particularly Germany and the Netherlands - that had the good will to be represented at the ministerial level at this meeting, thus emphasizing the importance of the subject under consideration. The briefings presented by Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno and Ms. Amy Smythe at the beginning of our discussion were extremely useful, because both speakers refused to employ the jargon sometimes used in this field. Their view of the reality on the ground is not complacent, but also not resigned.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“At the same time, we wish to take note of the fact that only the Authority can function as intermediary in the process of transferring projects in the northern governorates. In conclusion, I should like to express my delegation's appreciation to Ambassador Pleuger, Chairman of the 661 Committee, and his team.”
2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4851 (2003) · source
“Obviously, there are other solutions to the problem that were outlined by preceding speakers. In order to meet the needs of the suppliers and the Authority, the Office of the oil-for-food programme should accelerate the process of channelling the authentication of deliveries at the border. Our expectation is that the Authority will resolve the problem of implemented contracts under which deliveries were made when military operations began but were not authenticated because of Cotecna's withdrawal. We welcome the fact that 268 projects in the northern governorates will be completed by 21 November 2003 and, with several exceptions, approximately 59 projects will be continued until 22 November 2003.”
2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4851 (2003) · source
“Sevan and his team to conclude the programme. Thanks to their efforts, 3,554 contracts have been approved and financed, while 273 are still not financed. Under resolution 1483 (2003), the process of defining priorities must continue until 21 November 2003. However, because of an internal decision, 3 November and 10 November, respectively, have been set as deadlines for the prioritizing process in that context. We believe that, as was said at the last 661 Committee meeting, it is urgent that there be a plan to accelerate the process of renegotiating financial amendments to those contracts. That would be one of the solutions to that problem, which, as we saw earlier, concerns other delegations also. Renegotiating financial amendments to contracts is a guarantee for suppliers and their legitimate interests.”
2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4851 (2003) · source
“Mr. Tafrov (Bulgaria) (spoke in French): I, too, should like to thank Mr. Sevan for his extremely detailed and in-depth briefing and for the extraordinary work that he has contributed to concluding the oil-for- food programme. The conclusion of a programme of that scale and complexity in the space of six months is an extremely difficult task that is made even more difficult by the security problems experienced by the United Nations in Iraq. In that connection, Mr. President, I should like to fully associate myself with the condolences that you expressed on behalf of the Council to the families of the victims of the recent attacks against the International Committee of the Red Cross. Bulgaria agrees with the Secretary-General that they are true crimes against humanity. Bulgaria welcomes the important efforts of Mr.”
2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4851 (2003) · source
“Any action, whether at the national, regional or subregional levels, must be in accordance with the norms of international law and international humanitarian law. Terrorists should not have the slightest pretext for their hateful acts. Fourthly, we share the concern of numerous delegations that the Committee's work should be given a more practical orientation. In this context, we support the Committee Chairman's idea of submitting to the Council a report on the difficulties encountered by Member States - and himself - in the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001).”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845 (2003) · source
“We hope that the joint meeting of the Committee and the OSCE, which is planned for 12 March in Vienna, will make a useful contribution to this. The seminars and other joint initiatives of the European Union and the OSCE make a valuable contribution to drawing up the necessary legislation and to strengthening the capacity and expertise of States in such areas as banking, customs and border control. We look forward to the seminar to take place on 7 November under the aegis of the Italian presidency of the European Union and of the European Commission. Thirdly, my country reiterates its position that the struggle against terrorism should be waged with strict respect for human rights.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845 (2003) · source
“In this connection, we share the view that technical assistance should be facilitated for those countries requiring it. We welcome all of the efforts made to go from stage A to stage B, which would focus on the practical application of universally adopted counter-terrorism measures. Secondly, my delegation attaches great importance to cooperation between the Counter- Terrorism Committee and regional and subregional organizations. Bulgaria supports strengthening contact and cooperation to combat terrorism between the Committee and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The priorities of the Bulgarian chairmanship of the OSCE in 2004 will include giving final concrete form to cooperation with the Committee and with specialized agencies of the United Nations system.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845 (2003) · source
“We should take note also of the fact that ongoing efforts have been made to ensure maximum transparency in the work of the Committee and to ensure progress in the area of cooperation with international, regional and subregional organizations. By the same token, it should be noted that a great deal remains to be done with respect to the full implementation of the provisions of resolution 1373 (2001). In this connection, I should like briefly to emphasize a few trends in the work of the Committee to which my delegation attaches particular attention. First, we are aware that consideration of the report has been slowed down because of the complexity of the evaluation criteria used in stage B. Furthermore, we are concerned that 48 States have still not complied with the timetable laid down for the submission of reports.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845 (2003) · source
“We are pleased that, during the past three months, the Committee has continued to work actively to implement Security Council resolution 1373 (2001). We are grateful to Ambassador Arias, as I have just said, and to the team of experts of the Secretariat for their outstanding work. I should like also to add that my delegation fully agrees with the assessment of the activities of the Counter-Terrorism Committee just given by Ambassador Arias in his statement. During the past period, positive results were achieved in terms of the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). In this connection, we welcome the fact that all Member States have already submitted their initial reports.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845 (2003) · source
“Mr. Tafrov (Bulgaria) (spoke in French): At the outset, I should like, like previous speakers, warmly to thank the Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, Ambassador Inocencio Arias, for his presentation of the Committee's programme of work, as well as for the outstanding work he and his team in the Spanish Mission are doing in the context of the chairmanship of the Committee. As an associated country of the European Union, Bulgaria aligns itself with the statement to be made shortly by the Permanent Representative of Italy on behalf of the European Union. I should like, however, to make a few comments in my national capacity. The Counter-Terrorism Committee remains at the heart of efforts to combat the scourge of terrorism. That devastating scourge poses a threat to all of humankind.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845 (2003) · source
“The positive political message in the resolution we have just adopted was considerably broadened in the way it was adopted - that is, unanimously. Ultimately, the positions of the majority of the Council members turned out to be not so different as we might have believed at first. We welcome the fact that a last effort was made to allow for that unanimity to emerge. There can be no doubt that this will not be the last Council resolution on Iraq. Others will follow on the path set out in resolution 1511 (2003) in order to foster the emergency of a sovereign, united, stable and democratic Iraq.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4844 (2003) · source
“Secondly, the resolution sends the message to the international community, which is encouraged to give the Iraqis its full support in the reconstruction of their country. For its part, Bulgaria will continue to help Iraq - a country with which we have close, friendly ties - particularly through the participation of a Bulgarian contingent in the newly created multinational force. Throughout the discussions on the text of the resolution, my delegation insisted that it take into account the wish of the Secretary-General to have maximum flexibility in carrying out the United Nations mandate in Iraq, depending on the situation on the ground - especially the security situation - so as not to subject United Nations staff to unnecessary risk. I wish to thank the sponsors of the resolution for accepting this proposal from the Bulgarian delegation.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4844 (2003) · source
“Mr. Tafrov (Bulgaria) (spoke in French): I welcome the Secretary-General to the Council and thank him for his introductory remarks, as well as for his important contribution to the discussions that preceded the adoption of this resolution. Bulgaria has just voted in favour of resolution 1511 (2003). My delegation is extremely gratified at its unanimous adoption because it believes that, first, the resolution sends a strong political message to the Iraqi people to tell them that the time when they will regain full control over their own destiny is now within reach. The interim Governing Council is now officially recognized as an interlocutor with the international community in Iraq. Bulgaria welcomes this.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4844 (2003) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to say that my country greatly appreciates the positive contribution made in Timor-Leste by such countries as Australia, Portugal and Japan.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“It should be noted that, despite the praiseworthy efforts of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) and of local bodies, the Timorese Government continues to face serious problems and challenges. My country agrees with the view that the United Nations must find the best way to support Timor-Leste following the expiration of the UNMISET mandate. Bulgaria supports Timor-Leste's policy to develop relations with neighbouring countries. Active dialogue with the Republic of Indonesia testifies to the determination of the two countries to develop fruitful cooperation. Bulgaria hopes that the two countries will seek the best solutions to unresolved issues - the demarcation of land and sea borders and facilitating cross-border transit with West Timor for those who live in the border region.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“As an associated country of the European Union, Bulgaria fully aligns itself with the statement to be made soon by the representative of Italy on behalf of the Union. I would like to make a few brief comments in my national capacity. My country welcomes the efforts of the Timorese Government to build a State of law based on the principles of democracy and respect for human rights. We greatly appreciate the Government's "open governance" initiative and President Gusmao's "open presidency" initiative. Those initiatives reflect a clear commitment to the process of building a responsible and representative network to govern the country. In that context, we also welcome the resumption of the work of the Court of Appeal. Bulgaria agrees with the conclusions of the report of the Secretary- General of 6 October 2003 (S/2003/944).”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“Mr. Tafrov (Bulgaria) (spoke in French): Before beginning my statement, I would like to extend the condolences of my delegation and my country on the killing of three United States diplomats in the Gaza Strip. Bulgaria categorically condemns this heinous terrorist act. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report of 6 October 2003 (S/2003/944), and to thank his Special Representative, Ambassador Kamalesh Sharma, for his efforts on behalf of the international community and for his excellent work. The extensive and detailed analysis that he has just made is, once again, evidence of his dedication to his work. I also take this opportunity also to pay once again a most earnest tribute to the valuable contribution made to Timor-Leste by the unforgettable Sergio Vieira de Mello.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“At the same time, we believe that the problem of the construction of the security wall is part of a complex situation related to security. Therefore, we believe that condemning specific aspects of this overall picture in the Middle East is not able to make a practical contribution to efforts to resume the peace process and implement the road map. Bulgaria believes that it is necessary for the entire international community, and in particular the members of the Quartet, to convince both parties to implement the road map. At that point, there would no longer be any reason to build the wall, and prospects for a peaceful resolution would increase.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“Bulgaria strongly opposes Israel's construction of what is called a security wall, with a route that is different than the 1949 green line of demarcation. Construction of this wall sometimes involves confiscating Palestinian land, blocks the free movement of people and goods, and undermines the Palestinians' hopes for the peace process and the road map. For Bulgaria, the wall is unacceptable. Bulgaria is convinced that the road map alone is the answer to the problems of the Middle East. Both parties must do their utmost to overcome their differences, to resume their contacts and to continue joint efforts to create two States living within internationally recognized boundaries, as provided for by Security Council resolutions.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“Mr. Tafrov (Bulgaria) (spoke in French): Like other preceding speakers, my delegation is extremely disturbed by the extremely serious situation in the Middle East. Bulgaria agrees with the analysis of the situation, contained in recent documents by the European Union. We have said here and elsewhere that our country strongly condemns suicide bombings, which continue to be carried out by members of extremist Palestinian organizations. We launch an appeal to the Palestinian Authority to take firm and specific steps to disarm terrorist organizations and to dismantle their structures. We also appeal to Israel to stop resorting to punitive measures, including extrajudicial killings, and to act in keeping with international law.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“The Stabilization Force contains a Bulgarian contingent, and the Bulgarian presidency of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, which will begin on 1 January 2004, will accord priority to support for Bosnia and Herzegovina, in particular in the judicial field.”
2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source
“Over and above considerations of the effectiveness of the work of the Tribunal itself, bringing justice to the Bosnians themselves will certainly have a positive psychological impact and can only speed up the process of national reconciliation. Clearly this process will never be complete as long as war criminals are not brought to justice at The Hague. In conclusion, I would like to say that Bulgaria will continue to support all efforts, using all its political, diplomatic and material resources, in support of the reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is a neighbouring State and a friend. We are currently contributing to the European Union police mission.”
2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source
“I would like to underline the importance of the defence sector, which functions as a cement for the identity of the State of Bosnia and Herzegovina. I believe that this will be a true test of the ability of Bosnia and Herzegovina to establish a viable State. In this context, the accession of Bosnia and Herzegovina to NATO's Partnership for Peace will be extremely important and could speed up this process. Bulgaria is an enthusiastic supporter of the establishment of a special War Crimes Chamber within the State Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina, pursuant to resolution 1503 (2003), which is endorsed by all of the members of the Council.”
2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source
“We should recognize the fact that substantial progress has been made, despite the problems of organized crime, the parochialism that sometimes goes too far and the lack of focus on Bosnia and Herzegovina on the part of the international community, which has been distracted by more pressing issues. I shall not go into detail in that respect, because Lord Ashdown has been very eloquent on the matter. I would like to say that the reform of the justice system is crucial. Speeding up that process will have an impact not just on political life in Bosnia and Herzegovina but also on the economy. No economy can function without the rule of law and a justice system that can arbitrate various trade disputes. The four ad hoc commissions that have been set up in Bosnia and Herzegovina are doing very important work.”
2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source
“One thing is clear: The extremely arduous reforms will go faster and truly succeed if Bosnia's European and Euro- Atlantic prospects open up. The more these prospects are open, the easier it will be for the High Representative and for the Bosnians themselves. Developments in Bulgaria, which is a neighbouring country, should reassure the Bosnians. Next year Bulgaria will enter the Atlantic Alliance, and in 2007 it will become a member of the European Union. Such developments are thus possible, although there is clearly a great deal of work to be done, as we have heard. We should not underestimate the success that has been achieved thus far.”
2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source
“He has political, military and human experience; he has the ideal profile to accomplish his task of ultimately doing away with his own position and work, as Ambassador Jones Parry said. I wish him every success in that task. I should like to begin at the point at which I had wanted to conclude, because I believe that the approach under consideration is very important. Lord Ashdown said earlier that the European and Euro-Atlantic prospects are like a powerful magnet for Bosnia and Herzegovina. I can confirm that on the basis of the experience of my own country, Bulgaria. Bulgaria's transition to a market economy and democracy - a transition now nearing completion - would not have been possible without this powerful magnet.”
2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source
“Mr. Tafrov (Bulgaria) (spoke in French): As a country associated with the European Union, Bulgaria associates itself with the statement to be made shortly by the Permanent Representative of Italy on behalf of the Union. I believe that Bulgaria, as a Balkan country, has a special role to play in this debate. I shall make a few preliminary comments, beginning with my thanks to President Meron for his briefing and, especially, to Lord Ashdown, not only for his extremely interesting analysis, but also for his decidedly vigourous activities on the ground. Having heard him now for the second time in the Security Council, I believe that Bosnia and Herzegovina is very lucky to have such a person.”
2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source
“Like other delegations, we consider it to have been an unacceptable act. The only resolution of the Middle East crisis - which has of late grown more serious - lies in the implementation of the road map devised by the Quartet, as the Quartet itself noted in its statement following its most recent meeting in New York.”
2003-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4836 (2003) · source
“Mr. Tafrov (Bulgaria) (spoke in French): I should like to extend my delegation's congratulations to you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and to assure you of our full cooperation. I should also like to thank Ambassador Jones Parry for his skilful presidency last month. Bulgaria categorically condemns the terrorist act carried out yesterday in Haifa, as we always do on such occasions. It is important for all those who make such acts possible to do their utmost to end them by ceasing all material and moral support to them. The murder of an innocent child is particularly repugnant. Bulgaria believes that Israel's armed action against the Syrian Arab Republic is not in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations or with international law.”
2003-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4836 (2003) · source
“Mr. Tafrov (Bulgaria) (spoke in French): Bulgaria abstained in the voting on the draft resolution, as it does whenever there is no unanimity on the Council or, worse yet - like today, regrettably - there is an impasse. Given the extremely grave situation in the Middle East, the Council should have made an extra effort to find consensus. Bulgaria appeals yet again to the Palestinian Authority to do all it is called upon to do in the Quartet's road map in order to stop the suicide attacks and all acts of terrorism against Israeli civilians. We also call on the Government of Israel to halt the extrajudicial killings and to renounce its intention to expel President Yasser Arafat, as called for by the Quartet's road map.”
2003-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4828 (2003) · source
“The two parties must do everything possible to overcome their differences, resume their contacts and continue their joint efforts relative to the commitments they made for the road map's implementation. That implementation should over time bring an end to the spiral of violence and terror, including by ending all forms of collective punishment and, of course, by improving the daily living conditions of the Palestinian people. The Quartet and the parties involved in the peace process must redouble their efforts to press the two parties to live up to the promises they have made.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824 (2003) · source
“Bulgaria believes that a possible expulsion of Yasser Arafat from Palestinian territories would cause a political crisis of incalculable consequences and an increase in violence. We regret the resignation of Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas. It was a hard blow to the peace process. We welcome the appointment of the President of the Legislative Council, Mr. Ahmed Qurei, to the post of Prime Minister. We wish him good luck. We hope that the new Prime Minister will enjoy the confidence and support of the Palestinian people, the members of the Quartet and the entire international community. To that end, he must possess the sufficient authority for undertaking the necessary measures against terrorist organizations. Bulgaria is convinced that the road map is not dead.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824 (2003) · source
“Mr. Tafrov (Bulgaria) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Terje Roed-Larsen for his very thorough analysis and very useful suggestions. As a country associated with the European Union, Bulgaria fully supports the statement that will be made shortly by the representative of Italy on behalf of the European Union. Bulgaria deeply regrets the resumption of violence in the Middle East. The ceasefire has ended and violence has begun again. We unreservedly condemn the continuing practice of suicide bombings perpetrated by extremist Palestinian organizations. We call on the Palestinian Authority to take firmer and more concrete measures to disarm those terrorist organizations and to dismantle their structures. Equally, we call on Israel to end the practice of extrajudicial executions.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824 (2003) · source
“We believe that the international presence in Kosovo, especially that of the United Nations, must categorically demonstrate to all local actors, regardless of their ethnic origin, that such behaviour and the inspiration of violence are unacceptable and will not be tolerated by the international community.”
2003-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4823 (2003) · source
“That is why we believe that the full cooperation of the Kosovo Provisional Institutions of Self- Government with police investigations and the prosecution of the perpetrators of these acts of violence will provide evidence of their readiness to shoulder the burden of the genuine management of the province's affairs. In this respect, we would recall that Bulgaria remains very interested in the investigation of the murder of Valentin Krumov, a Bulgarian international civil servant killed in Pristina in 1999. Bulgaria continues to follow with interest and concern these acts of ethnic intolerance, which hamper reconciliation among the ethnic communities and the return of refugees to their homes.”
2003-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4823 (2003) · source
“Bulgaria believes that all such acts are acts of ethnic violence and that attacks on the representatives of international institutions in the province merely undermine the efforts of local and international actors working for Kosovo's future and to normalize life for all its inhabitants. Bulgaria again recalls that such acts can in no way improve the positions of parties to negotiations, merely delay the normalization process and serve the interests only of the very few who thrive on disorder and organized crime. Violence is surely not in the interests of the legitimate political representatives in Kosovo, much less those of ordinary people.”
2003-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4823 (2003) · source
“Mr. Tafrov (Bulgaria) (spoke in French): I wish to thank Mr. Annabi for his very factual and comprehensive briefing and to reiterate my country's full support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Holkeri. We again call on all parties to cooperate with him in his extremely complex and difficult task. As a country associated with the European Union, Bulgaria fully supports the statement to be made shortly on behalf of the Union by the Ambassador of Italy. As a country of the region, located in close proximity to Kosovo, Bulgaria wishes to make a few additional comments. Bulgaria once again categorically condemns the acts of violence referred to earlier by Mr. Annabi, in which innocent people, including a police officer, were killed. We convey our condolences to India.”
2003-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4823 (2003) · source
“President, as Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom, and the Permanent Representative of the United States (S/2003/819) informing the Council that those conditions had been met. Bulgaria welcomes the fact that lifting the sanctions will make it possible for the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya to be fully integrated into international life. We believe that this day may mark a new departure in the relationship between Libya and the international community as a whole.”
2003-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4820PartII (2003) · source
“Mr. Tafrov (Bulgaria) (spoke in French): Bulgaria welcomes the adoption of the resolution permitting the lifting of sanctions imposed against Libya, a country with which Bulgaria maintains very close and important relations. Bulgaria co-sponsored this resolution out of a concern for equity. We have always maintained that once a country under sanctions fulfils the conditions imposed on it by the Council, the sanctions must be lifted. That was the case with Libya, with reference to the letter from the Charge d'affaires a.i. at the Permanent Mission of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Council (S/2003/818) and the joint letter from you, Mr.”
2003-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4820PartII (2003) · source