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  1. “Ethiopia is fully committed to support such an outcome, which will work towards the establishment of an all-inclusive and broad-based Government for Somalia. Ethiopia strongly calls upon all concerned States in the subregion and those outside the subregion to contribute constructively to the peace efforts in Somalia. We once again appeal to this Council to continue its support and to encourage the regional peace process being under taken by IGAD.”

    2002-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4487Resumption1 (2002) · source

  2. “As stated by the press release issued by the Somali Reconciliation and Restoration Council (SRRC) at the end of its meeting held in the city of Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, on 1 March 2002, in which they agreed to participate in the upcoming meeting, "There is no other option for all Somali parties than to commit themselves to fighting terrorism and establishing a broad-based and viable government for Somalia." In view of this, as adopted by the 9th IGAD Head of State and Government Summit in Khartoum, we call upon all Somali parties and groups to participate in the forthcoming IGAD Foreign Ministers committee meeting in Nairobi on the basis of equality and without any preconditions for solving the crisis in Somalia.”

    2002-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4487Resumption1 (2002) · source

  3. “This structural logjam in peacemaking in Somalia, which external actors were unable and unwilling to remove, must come to an end. We believe Somalis have no other option but peace and an end to a decade of anarchy.”

    2002-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4487Resumption1 (2002) · source

  4. “Ethiopia hopes that the combined readiness of the IGAD countries and the international community to make a real difference for peace and the establishment of a broad-based Government in Somalia is bound to lead to a breakthrough and bear fruit. We do not see or have any other option to this end. We have proved for the last 11 years that various efforts, including the Arta process, have failed to achieve peace and to establish an all-inclusive and broad-based Government in Somalia. Throughout these past 11 years, what various peace efforts in Somalia had to contend with was a structural logjam in the country created by those who have a stake in the status quo and who benefited from the state of anarchy and from the statelessness of Somalis.”

    2002-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4487Resumption1 (2002) · source

  5. “The IGAD peace process adopted at the 9th Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Summit of the Heads of State and Government on Somalia on 11 January 2002, and further elaborated by the communique' issued following the IGAD Foreign Ministers committee meeting on Somalia on 14 February 2002, has this basic purpose and plan at its very centre. We believe the consensus achieved by the IGAD countries has laid the basis for coordination among the IGAD countries for peace in Somalia and for harmonizing their position to this end. We strongly hope that this encouraging and positive step by the IGAD countries to bring about lasting peace in Somalia will enjoy the full support and cooperation of the Security Council in particular and the international community in general.”

    2002-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4487Resumption1 (2002) · source

  6. “Ethiopia commends the Secretary-General for his report on the security situation in Somalia and for his tireless efforts towards and support for peace in Somalia. We welcome the observations and the recommendations of the Secretary-General on the overall situation in that country and on the peace process. The situation in Somalia needs a comprehensive approach. The establishment of a broad-based Government in Somalia as urgently as possible is not only in the interest of the Somalis themselves but also in the vital interest of the countries of the subregion, and that of the international community as a whole.”

    2002-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4487Resumption1 (2002) · source

  7. “I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March. We welcome this opportunity to exchange information and views with Council members in particular, and the international community at large on the effort to bring lasting peace to Somalia. I would also like to join those who spoke before me in welcoming Mr. Yusuf Hassan Ibrahim, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Transitional National Government of Somalia, who is here among us. I would also like to welcome and recognize Mr. Winston Tubman, the newly appointed Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, and wish him great success. I want to take this opportunity to assure Mr. Tubman of the full cooperation of my Government in discharging his very heavy responsibility.”

    2002-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4487Resumption1 (2002) · source

  8. “We believe that the decision of the Boundary Commission should not be under any political influence, nor should its outcome be politicized, in whatever form, by any third party. We believe that the decision of the Boundary Commission ought to be a judicial decision, with full transparency and void of any political considerations or pressures. My Government has so far implemented and observed the Algiers Agreement and is committed to the full implementation of such an outcome.”

    2002-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4485 (2002) · source

  9. “Ethiopia asked for a two-minute deviation east or west of the proposed route, agreeing to all other possibilities. We hope that issue will also be resolved once and for all with Council consultation with the other party. We are now at a very critical stage in the peace process between Ethiopia and Eritrea, as has been reiterated by many Council members. We are looking forward to welcoming the judicial and impartial verdict of the Boundary Commission, to be announced during the latter part of this month. We would not want to see any of the outstanding issues or non-compliance with the Algiers Agreement jeopardize the peace process or the implementation of the forthcoming decision of the Boundary Commission.”

    2002-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4485 (2002) · source

  10. “It should be recalled that Ethiopia signed such a status of forces agreement about a year ago, long before the deadline. Eritrea has not yet singed the agreement. Thirdly, Ethiopia has continued to ensure that UNMEE enjoys freedom of movement, including within the lS-kilometer area adjacent to the southern boundary of the Temporary Security Zone. We would like to see UNMEE be granted the same right by the other party, a right that is needed for the physical demarcation of the boundary. Defiance and denial of that right have caused serious problems in the past and remain of major concern to my Government. Fourthly, on the point reiterated by some Council members regarding direct high-altitude flights for the United Nations, a proposal was submitted by UNMEE to the two parties.”

    2002-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4485 (2002) · source

  11. “First, the Temporary Security Zone established by the Algiers Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities to serve as a buffer zone separating the two armies has to be fully demilitarized and should remain so until the demarcation process is completed. We have serious concerns that the Temporary Security Zone is not fully demilitarized. It continues to be infiltrated by regular army in the name of militia and police. The Security Council should see to it that this issue is resolved sooner rather than later. Secondly, Ethiopia also believes that the status of forces agreement, which governs the presence of the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE), should be signed. Each party is required to sign the agreement with the United Nations to formalize UNMEE's legal presence in their respective countries.”

    2002-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4485 (2002) · source

  12. “We are convinced that it will contribute immensely to moving the peace process forward and to resolving some of the outstanding issues that might hamper the full implementation of the Algiers Agreement and the upcoming decision of the Boundary Commission. We believe that the visit has accorded Council members a first-hand opportunity to appreciate the concerns raised repeatedly by my Government. I would like once again to highlight some of the outstanding issues that were raised by my Prime Minister during the Council's mission and that need to be resolved before the announcement of the Boundary Commission's decision.”

    2002-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4485 (2002) · source

  13. “On behalf of the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, I would like to express our appreciation to you, Mr. Foreign Minister, for convening this debate and for your delegation's leadership of the Council's mission to our region. We are doubly gratified to see you here after you honoured us by visiting our capital a few days prior to the Council's mission. We also want to express our special thanks to Ambassador Kolby for his effective leadership in facilitating the Security Council's mission to both Ethiopia and Eritrea. My Government appreciated the recent visit by the Security Council mission to my country.”

    2002-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4485 (2002) · source

  14. “In addition, we gave our word to the mediators and to the OAU at Algiers that issues on the Security Council's agenda will be discussed in the Security Council, and that issues that need to be discussed at the proximity talks will be discussed at the proximity talks. It was not our intention to mix them up here or there. Unfortunately, this has been the experience of our Government with the Government of Eritrea. Having said this, we look forward to the deployment of the peacekeeping operation. We have so far coordinated and cooperated with the team that was in our country. As was said by many, we also need the international community to address effectively the humanitarian situation we are in.”

    2000-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4187 (2000) · source

  15. “As to the allegations against my country made by the representative of Eritrea, unfortunately this has been the experience of my Government for the last two and a half years. It is simply a blatant lie, characteristic of the Government of Eritrea, to bring the issue of refugees forward as if it had happened today and as if Ethiopia were responsible for it. We will not respond to it; it does not merit a response. May I remind the representative of Eritrea that while the situation in Eritrea is indeed a desperate and destitute one, my Government has no responsibility for its taking place.”

    2000-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4187 (2000) · source

  16. “Nevertheless, we have read the report carefully and have consulted with the Secretariat on some aspects of it. We are glad to note that the main tenets of the Secretary-General's report are to our satisfaction. The core issue of mandate has been fully reflective of the elements of the Algiers Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities. The size of the Mission, as well as other logistical issues, are acceptable. Of course, other issues that are of a detailed nature and that will come up in the day-to-day running of the peacekeeping operation need to be worked out in further consultations. Having said this, we want to reiterate our full commitment to, and cooperation with, the United Nations in this regard.”

    2000-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4187 (2000) · source

  17. “It is in this regard that the Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities also calls upon both parties to have a sense of coolness, to slow down all negative propaganda and to place on hold all actions that were done before the war. Unfortunately, once again thousands of women and children are being deported from Eritrea to Ethiopia under inhumane and harsh conditions, as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has reported. Two days after the signing of the Agreement, 10,000 Ethiopians were deported from Eritrea. To this day, the ICRC has not visited a single prisoner of war in Eritrea. This does not contribute to confidence- building measures. On the Secretary-General's report, I must apologize: I was not fortunate enough to hear the briefing by Under-Secretary-General Miyet.”

    2000-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4187 (2000) · source

  18. “However, we differ from others in determining who is to blame for starting and carrying out that war of aggression. In this regard, our conscience is clear. Not only were we victims of blatant aggression, but our Government and people also made their best effort to end it peacefully. We need not remind some Council members of our plight for upholding international action against a blatant war of aggression committed by our neighbour, Eritrea. Since the signing at Algiers of the Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities, on 18 June 2000, we have, for our part, continued strictly to adhere to the Agreement in both spirit and deed. Unfortunately, even at this stage we are again not lucky enough to have a partner.”

    2000-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4187 (2000) · source

  19. “May I express our appreciation to you, Mr. President, and to other members of the Council, for this open debate on the report of the Secretary-General on the establishment of a peacekeeping force for the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea. We are indeed grateful to the Secretary- General for the timely report he has provided us. We hope the Security Council will act sooner rather than later in authorizing and deploying the peacekeeping force. During this morning's discussion much has been said as to how it would have been possible to avoid this costly war fought between my country and Eritrea - so much so that it is almost as if we had chosen to go to war just because we wanted to do so. We share the View that the war should not have happened.”

    2000-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4187 (2000) · source

  20. “To this end, we once again call upon the Security Council to establish a trust fund, as recommended by the United Nations Secretary-General, to support the commendable efforts being made by the Republic of Djibouti. In conclusion, I wish to reiterate Ethiopia's continued commitment to the search for durable peace and national reconciliation in Somalia, which is also indispensable for the peace and security of Ethiopia and the entire subregion of the Horn of Africa.”

    2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source

  21. “This situation should not be allowed to continue, and the time has now come for the international community to send a clear message to all those concerned that the people of Somalia cannot be held hostage to such narrow and personal interests. Needless to say, the primary responsibility for peace and national reconciliation in Somalia rests with its own people and leaders. The international community at large, and countries involved in peace efforts in Somalia, in particular, can make an important contribution only if their efforts are undertaken in a coordinated manner. Parallel initiatives should be avoided. The international community, and the United Nations in particular, should continue their support for the ongoing peace process by providing political, financial and material support.”

    2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source

  22. “However, these efforts have not yet brought the desired result, mainly because of the lack of commitment on the part of the leaders of Somalia and the failure of external actors to coordinate their peace efforts and initiatives. The experience gained over the past several years has shown that peace and stability in Somalia will continue to elude us as long as some in the country continue to resist the ideas of local accommodation, power-sharing and a broad-based grass-roots participation in the political life of Somali society. Attempts by some to create a monopoly of power without accommodating others have proved futile, and have undermined the aspiration of the people of Somalia for peace and national reconciliation.”

    2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source

  23. “It is with this in mind that the seventh summit of heads of State and Government of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, held in Djibouti on 26 November 1999, condemned the actions of third parties that, in collaboration with terrorist groups, sought to destabilize the situation in the region, and emphasized that "Somalia cannot be allowed to be a haven for all sorts of criminals and terrorist groups that have the intention of making the whole region lawless and outside the rule of law." In the past few years, efforts have been made by the countries of our region, under the aegis of IGAD, to promote peace and national reconciliation in Somalia.”

    2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source

  24. “Ethiopia, as an immediate neighbour with a particular interest in peace and stability in Somalia, and as a country with a mandate from both the OAU and IGAD, continues to monitor closely the situation in Somalia and to fully support the ongoing peace efforts. The tragic situation in Somalia, and especially the developments in the past two years, have clearly demonstrated that the absence of peace and central authority in Somalia not only constitutes a serious threat to the very survival of Somalia as a nation, but also poses a serious challenge to the peace and stability of the Horn of Africa subregion in general and to that of Somalia's immediate neighbours, including Ethiopia, in particular.”

    2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source

  25. “The peace initiative put forward by President Ismail Omar Guelleh of the Republic of Djibouti, which has been endorsed by both the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), seeks to assist the Somalis in achieving national reconciliation that would culminate in the establishment of a central authority. The Government of Ethiopia has on various occasions expressed its full support for the initiative of President Guelleh, and welcomes the progress made thus far, including in the work of the second phase of the Arta Conference, which began on 15 June.”

    2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source

  26. “I wish to begin by expressing my delegation's gratitude to you, Mr. President, for convening today's open meeting to review the situation in Somalia. I also wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Sir Kieran Prendergast for his comprehensive report on the situation in Somalia in general, and the ongoing peace process in particular, on which the Council was also briefed in detail this morning by the Permanent Representative of Djibouti. This open meeting of the Security Council indeed comes at a crucial juncture in the Somali peace process, marked by the Somalia National Peace Conference currently under way in Djibouti.”

    2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source