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Tidjani

lines on the record: 253
first: 2002-06-26
most recent: 2004-01-26
sittings or episodes: 35
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“This is a prelude to Timor-Leste's joining the Cotonou Agreement with the European Union. We should also emphasize the political judgement and insight of the Timorese authorities that led them very quickly to normalize their relations with their two neighbours which cannot be ignored, Australia and Indonesia. Those two countries and their Governments also deserve, together with the Dili authorities, to be commended and encouraged in the steps that they have taken to maintain economic relations, friendship and cooperation with Timor-Leste based on constructive dialogue, trust and mutual benefit. It is, indeed, indispensable to turn the page and to start again on a new foundation. Last but not least, the action of the international community is essential to the promotion of Timor- Leste's endogenous and sustained development.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“I would like, in conclusion, to refer to two aspects that I believe are decisive to the future and to the economic and social progress of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. In the international sphere, four major initiatives should be emphasized in View of their present and future impact on the political and legal shape of Timor and on Timor's development. These are, first, the admission of Timor-Leste to the United Nations on 27 September 2002 - a symbolic event but, above all, a major diplomatic act. My country supported it, and we are preparing to establish our own diplomatic relations with that country in the coming weeks. There is also the fact that Timor-Leste participated in last July's Fiji Summit of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“Still on the questions of security, I would like to emphasize the positive development regarding the external security and the territorial integrity of Timor- Leste. This, of course, is primarily the result of the work done by the Timorese Government, but the results also are to the credit of the military component of UNMISET and of the Indonesian armed forces. The triangular cooperation among these three structures has undoubtedly made it possible to improve and to ensure a climate of stability and security with West Timor. It is clear that if this progress is further strengthened as time goes by, the Security Council's goal of gradually reducing the United Nations military presence within a reasonable time period can be successful.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“My delegation shares the concerns expressed in the report regarding the establishment of a competent and independent judiciary in Timor-Leste, and we endorse the relevant suggestions made in the report in this regard. The other topic that I would like to raise is that of the police and defence. Cameroon notes with pleasure that the new Timor-Leste Police Service is already responsible for four out of the 13 districts. This leads us to hope that by January 2004, as scheduled, the maintenance of law and order will be fully in the hands of the Timorese police. In the meantime, we welcome the remarkable work being done on a daily basis by UNMISET's civilian police component which is both maintaining law and order and successfully fulfilling its important role in advising and training the local police.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“In the national sphere, the new authorities of Timor-Leste are, above all, working to assume their functions. This obviously entails developing national capacities, in particular, in the important justice, police and defence sectors. The strengthening of human and institutional capacities in Timor-Leste also relates to areas that are particularly decisive for development, such as education and training, health and agricultural development. With the support of UNMISET and bilateral donors, substantial progress has been made since 20 May 2002 in capacity-building in all areas. Cameroon is particularly pleased to be participating in this UNMISET success story, be it through coordination or capacity-building in the legal, health, agricultural development or communications fields.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“Mr. Tidjani (Cameroon) (spoke in French): It is with real pleasure that my delegation welcomes Ambassador Kamalesh Sharma to this public meeting on the occasion of his presentation of the first six- monthly report of the Secretary-General (S/2002/1223) on the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET). Cameroon wishes to tell the Special Representative of the Secretary-General how very much we appreciate the exceptional work accomplished in such a brief period of time. I would like at the same time to thank the Secretary-General for the high calibre of this full, precise and most informative report. Since 20 May 2002, the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste has given evidence of extraordinary dynamism both at the domestic level and in terms of foreign policy.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“In that regard, we believe that the ethnic majority has a fundamental role to play in promoting a multi-ethnic society, taking into account the interests of all the components of society. We appreciate the strong and unequivocal condemnation of the murders in Suva Reka by all the local political leaders, and we think that all of the province's political actors must understand that the future of Kosovo depends on tolerance, integration and participation. We should like in conclusion to assure Mr. Steiner of our full support.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“We appreciated the calm that surrounded the preparations for those elections, as well as the fact that they proceeded according to democratic norms, as Mr. Guehenno emphasized. However, we deplore the assassination of the President of the Suva Reka Municipal Assembly and of two members of his security staff. An assessment of the elections, while generally positive, nevertheless reveals certain characteristics that give rise to concern. One of them is the low participation of Kosovo Serbs; at this point, we do not believe that was the best way to state their demands or to defend their cause. Another is the return of political violence, and the third is the ethnically motivated vote.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“Despite the undeniable sacrifices made by the international community in Kosovo - efforts and sacrifices that have thus far produced positive results - the international community must remain vigilant, prudent and patient in the pursuit of the noble objectives that it has set for Kosovo. It must continue its work or risk seeing all its efforts reduced to naught. There must be greater financial support in order to strengthen the social and educational structures, the rule of law and police training. There must also be more substantial participation in the economic recovery and measures to address the severe trade deficit, to encourage foreign investment, to promote job creation and to strengthen the active population's capacities for education and training. We welcome the municipal elections held on 26 October in Kosovo.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“The second level of support should come from Kosovo's immediate neighbourhood. In fact, the inclusion of that province in the great family of the Balkans depends on greater, frank and sustained cooperation with its neighbours. Here I should like to mention, and indeed to welcome, agreements signed recently with Albania and Slovenia on the establishment of future partnerships in the areas of trade, tourism and police and transport cooperation. However, Cameroon expresses certain concerns, particularly at the forced repatriations of mentally ill Kosovars and at the persistent tension on Kosovo's borders with its neighbours, despite existing agreements. Finally, the third level of support should come from the international community.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“Such support could be manifested at three levels: the level of Kosovo's socio-political components, that of Kosovo's immediate neighbours, and that of the international community. First, the socio-economic components must understand that nothing lasting can be built without reconciliation achieved through dialogue, tolerance, recognition and acceptance of one's own identity and that of others, and integration. Only respect for those cardinal virtues will enable Kosovo to move beyond hatred, to combat crime and violence effectively and to know a harmonious political life, taking into account the interests of everyone. To that end, an integrated multi-ethnic civil service is essential, and my delegation would like to support decentralization, which can promote a truly multi-ethnic society. We support Mr. Steiner's initiatives in that area.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“Mr. Tidjani (Cameroon) (spoke in French): I should like to thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity you have offered us to consider in a public debate the situation in Kosovo. I should also like to thank Under-Secretary-General Jean-Marie Guehenno for his detailed, up-to-date briefing. The international community has ministered to Kosovo since the adoption of resolution 1244 (1999). Many sacrifices have been made. Today, it seems clear that real progress has been accomplished, and that is evidence of the effectiveness of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and Mr. Steiner in their roles and their activities. For UNMIK's total success, we think that multidimensional support is essential.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“The extension of UNMIK's authority throughout Kosovo and respect for the rule of law are the aspects that, in our View, deserve particular attention in future United Nations action in that province. More than ever, the success of the United Nations Mission in Kosovo depends on cooperation: the cooperation of all sociopolitical components in Kosovo, the cooperation of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and the cooperation of the international community, including in financial terms. Finally, my delegation reaffirms its appreciation and encouragement to all international organizations and to the members of UNMIK who are working daily on the ground for the advent of true peace in Kosovo.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“We express our appreciation for the process set up by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) with a view to enabling wide participation in those elections, including by voters outside Kosovo, all in a spirit of order and transparency. At this stage, my delegation cannot subscribe to any idea that would hamper the laborious work under way to achieve reconciliation among all the components of Kosovo's population. The delegation of Cameroon appeals to all of sociopolitical sectors to take part, without conditions, in this third electoral phase. We should also like to take this opportunity to say that my delegation noted Mr. Steiner's invitation to Security Council members to take part on the ground in the elections scheduled for 26 October.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“Recent incidents which led to highly regrettable statements by the Kosovo authorities deserve to be condemned with the utmost energy. The fragile rebirth of a democratic and multi-ethnic Kosovo, under the guidance of the United Nations, deserves to be strengthened and strongly supported. Certainly, the return to normalcy in Kosovo will be a long process in which patience, perseverance and, above all, tact will be the virtues necessary in order to bring Kosovo into the great family of the Balkans, purged of its ancient demons of hatred, violence and war. To reach at that final stage, we must pass through other crucial intermediary phases. One is the organization of the municipal elections scheduled for 26 October 2002.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“Steiner, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, told us after the parliamentary and presidential elections that he felt the time had come, in the context of the new phase of the United Nations operation, to gradually transfer authority in Kosovo to the institutions of provisional self-government without prejudging the future political status of the province. We gave him our support, as did other Council members. We now reaffirm that support, and we call upon the Kosovo authorities to respect scrupulously their mandate, which is defined by the Constitutional Framework. That is the only way for this process to progress harmoniously and according to the established programme. Kosovo will be a province of law or it will not exist.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“Today, we note that, thanks to the dedication of the men and women caring for Kosovo, the implementation of those priorities is already beginning to bear fruit. We have also seen remarkable progress in strengthening the rule of law throughout the territory of Kosovo in the fight against insecurity and crime in all its forms. My delegation supports the plan for regional cooperation in the fight against organized crime, which, however, cannot achieve the anticipated results unless the police and justice services now being created or restructured respond positively to the hopes placed in them. In that regard, the current situation augurs well for a promising future, although on the judicial level it still requires increased cooperation among all sociopolitical elements as well as among the subregional authorities. Mr.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“Mr. Tidjani (Cameroon) (spoke in French): The delegation of Cameroon would like to express to Mr. Hedi Annabi, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, its great appreciation for his up-to-date and highly informative briefing on the situation in Kosovo. We followed his presentation with the greatest attention. Speaking at the Council meeting on Kosovo of 30 June 2002, my delegation stressed the need to capitalize on all the positive signs that had emerged from the report of the Secretary-General (S/2002/779), in order to consolidate the still-fragile outlines of a rebirth of normal activity in Kosovo. We pointed out that strengthening security, disarming all armed groups and encouraging the return of all minorities should be the priorities.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“The success of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo depends now, more than ever before, on cooperation - cooperation on the part of all of the socio-political component parts of Kosovo - cooperation on the part of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia - and cooperation by the international community, particularly on financial matters. In conclusion, once again we welcome Mr. Steiner's commitment and efficiency at the helm of UNMIK. What he has done in establishing benchmarks to measure progress can be inscribed in the list of best working practices here within the United Nations. We would also like to thank and encourage all international organizations and the staff of UNMIK itself, working on a day-to-day basis in Kosovo to bring peace to all there.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“We greatly appreciate what UNMIK has been doing to ensure wide participation in the elections, including by voters who are currently outside of Kosovo in an orderly and transparent manner. At this stage, my delegation cannot subscribe to any idea that would hinder the hard work under way towards the reconciliation of all components of the Kosovo population. We say "no" to "cantonization", and the delegation of Cameroon appeals to all the socio-political component parts of Kosovo to participate fully, without conditions, in this third electoral stage. The extension of UNMIK's authority throughout Kosovo, notably in Mitrovica, and the perpetuation of good relations with Belgrade and Skopje, are matters that, in our View, deserve special attention by the United Nations in its activities.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“Regarding the latter, we wish to encourage all efforts aimed at enhancing recruitment, taking into account the necessary balances there. On the pay scales, we think one has to be cautious and look at what the actual standard of living is in the region. One also has to look at the role to be played by the private sector. Returning Kosovo to normalcy will take a long time; it will require patience, perseverance and, above all, skill. These are all virtues that are required so that Kosovo can be part of the large Balkan family, free of the old demons of hatred, violence and war. To reach this ultimate objective, there are still crucial middle phases that have to be passed through. One is the organization of the municipal elections scheduled for 26 October 2002.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“Steiner told us that he considered that the moment had come, within the framework of the new phase of the United Nations operation, for authority in Kosovo to be gradually transferred to the provisional institutions, without this necessarily affecting the province's future political status. We supported him, following the example of other members of the Security Council. We reiterate this support today, and we would invite the Kosovo authorities to abide scrupulously by the provisions in the constitutional framework. This is the only way to proceed harmoniously and to implement the programme and process now under way. The Secretary-General also highlighted the difficulties due to budgetary constraints - particularly in the areas of the return of displaced persons and in the civil service.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“While the overall evaluation of the situation is positive and the action of the United Nations in Kosovo has a positive dynamic in its current stage, there is reason to remain vigilant, realistic and pragmatic. In fact, the Secretary-General, while welcoming the fortunate results obtained, did not failed to underline his concerns * it is perhaps a strong word, but they are indeed concerns - about the problem of the clear distinction between transferred responsibilities and those reserved for his Special Representative. After the parliamentary and presidential elections, Mr.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“The creation of the Economic and Fiscal Council is another reason for satisfaction, as are the various initiatives calling for and encouraging private investment and to develop the banking sector. As well, remarkable progress has been made in strengthening the rule of law throughout the territory of Kosovo and in the fight against insecurity and criminality in all its forms. My delegation supports the project of regional cooperation in the fight against organized crime, which can, however, produce the desired results only if the police and judicial services just now being created or restructured live up to the hope placed in them. In this respect, the current situation leads us to predict a promising future, although greater cooperation among the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia is required on judicial matters.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“My delegation welcomes the importance attached to information on the return of displaced persons and on missing persons, to the integration of minorities into institutions and to the inter-ethnic dialogue for reconciliation. My delegation also welcomes the efforts of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and of certain States, such as Ireland and the United States, in the strengthening of the capacities of the Kosovar parliamentarians. The experience and knowledge that those parliamentarians can acquire from the practical workings of other assemblies, added to their own wisdom and determination, will provide the inspiration for a local solution. Perhaps Mr. Steiner can tell the Council how he envisages contributing to solving the problem of the Parliament's disregard for the concerns of minorities.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“At that time, we stated that the strengthening of security, the disarmament of all armed bands and the encouragement of the return of all minorities were priority actions that must be undertaken. Today, we note that, thanks to the dedication of the men and women working for Kosovo, action on those priorities, which were incorporated into the work of Mr. Steiner, have already borne fruit. The weak but positive signs of the past that had to be built upon have today between transformed into actual elements, and signal already the probable success of the United Nations in Kosovo. In effect, the formation of a multi-ethnic Government and of an equally multi-ethnic parliament, as well of a police service that is one of the best examples of a modern, multi-ethnic institution, confirm the current nature of the situation.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“Mr. Tidjani (Cameroon) (spoke in French): The delegation of Cameroon welcomes Deputy Prime Minister Covie and Mr. Steiner, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. We wish to convey to Mr. Steiner our full appreciation for his detailed briefing on the situation in Kosovo. We followed his briefing with great attention, as we did the statement of the Deputy Prime Minister. In our intervention during the meeting on Kosovo of 21 January 2002, my delegation insisted on the need to capitalize on all the positive signals in the report of the Secretary-General in order to strengthen the still fragile emergence of a resumption of normal activity in Kosovo.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“Wisdom and pragmatism require that we: devote the necessary attention to the concerns expressed by the United States delegation; scrupulously respect the integrity of the Rome Statute and, beyond that, the international legal system; safeguard United Nations peacekeeping operations; and, as is only right, reconcile peace and justice. We are convinced that if there is real political will on all sides, we will find a path of consensus. Cameroon would like to appeal to the United States, to the other members of the Security Council, to the great family of the United Nations and to the international community to work together to preserve and consolidate the noble ideals of peace, justice and security, without which our world would have no basis or reference to enable it to survive.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Many approaches to a solution have been submitted, generally based on article 16 of the Rome Statute. In that context, we followed with interest the statement made earlier by Ambassador Levitte concerning the range of safeguards that the Rome Statute could offer in response to the concerns of the United States delegation. We think that articles 16 and 98, as well as the principle of complementarity, can constitute the basis for a solution to reconcile the integrity of the Rome Statute and the keen and profound concerns of the United States. This public debate has been indispensable, because it has provided us with more information to enrich our ongoing discussion in the Security Council and in our respective capitals.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568Resumption1 (2002) · source
“My delegation has already said that it is prepared to make a contribution to finding a pragmatic, consensus-based solution to this problem, which is having a negative effect on the unity of the Security Council, threatening United Nations peacekeeping operations and casting a pall over the ICC, whose entry into force the world welcomed just a few days ago. We must make every effort to prevent the Court from being weakened and to make it effective and efficient. We believe that its contribution to the maintenance of peace is inestimable, because it reminds those who exercise power that the point of their actions is the human being, the right to life and respect for the integrity of the human person. There must be no clash between the International Criminal Court and the Security Council: both are working for peace.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Throughout the entire process of the establishment of the ICC, Cameroon worked together with other countries to ensure that the Rome Statute would address three crucial concerns: the independence and universality of the Court; its impartiality; and cooperation between the Court and the Security Council. The process of ratification of the Statute is now under way in Cameroon, and the three concerns I have just mentioned are still relevant. For about two weeks now, it has been clear that the United States, which has global responsibilities throughout the world, has established a very strong linkage between its contributions to United Nations peacekeeping operations and a solution to its concerns.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The United States material contributions, as well as its human resource and financial contributions and the sacrifices made in terms of human lives are sometimes enormous, and these must be borne in mind if the current and future work of the United Nations in the area of the maintenance of international peace and security is to be viable. My delegation understands perfectly well that the United States of America has some questions about the additional risk of any politicized prosecution of their personnel in the service of the United Nations by a Court whose Statute they did not ratify, and understands also that they are looking at ways and means of addressing such a risk. In the evening of 17 July 1998 in Rome, Cameroon was among the first 11 countries to sign the Rome Statute of the ICC.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In this respect, we welcome the achievements that have been registered by peacekeeping operations thus far, and we agree with what the Secretary-General said in his letter addressed to the United States authorities, which had expressed concern as to the jurisdiction of the ICC with regard to Blue Helmets, for whom they are requesting an exemption from jurisdiction. It should be recalled that the role of the United States in the maintenance of international peace and security is, quite simply, irreplaceable.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We are therefore having to consider alternative solutions and to go from technical rollover to technical rollover. Can those who act on behalf of the Security Council, those to whom the mission was entrusted to restore the shattered peace - can these soldiers of peace be brought before the International Criminal Court (ICC)? The answer to this is very clear. Those soldiers have the crucial duty of giving a human face to peacekeeping. They are doing this not for the sake of peace itself but for children, women and men. They do so in respect for life. These are safeguards enough to avoid unforeseen mistakes.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Today we deem it essential to bring to completion the tremendous work that has already been done in Bosnia and Herzegovina - work that is nearing its end with the upcoming transfer of authority from the United Nations to the European Union. It is also essential, we believe, to ensure the maintenance of conditions that are conducive to a negotiated solution in Prevlaka. That is why Cameroon echoes the wish expressed by the Secretary-General and very much hopes that UNMIBH's mandate will be extended until 31 December 2002. Such an extension would be the harbinger of a better future not only for the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region of the Balkans, but also for any other peacekeeping operation in the world. Regrettably, the question of extending UNMIBH's mandate has not commanded a consensus within the Council.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568Resumption1 (2002) · source
“One of the guiding principles of Cameroon's actions in the context of the international community is the maintenance of international peace and security. My country has always been committed to equitable and negotiated solutions and to any culture that advocates peace and security while promoting development. International peace and security were threatened in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Security Council decided to dispatch UNMIBH to the region, where it has done outstanding work. We have repeatedly had occasion to convey our congratulations to the men and women participating in that operation. More than once we have reiterated our support for them.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Mr. Tidjani (Cameroon) (spoke in French): Like other African countries members of the Security Council, I should like at the outset to thank you, Mr. President, as well as those delegations that kindly congratulated and conveyed their best wishes to African countries on the creation yesterday of the African Union. I should like also to thank you, Sir, for having taken the very commendable initiative of organizing this public meeting. Some would say that this is a public meeting on the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH). Others would highlight the preservation of the integrity of the Rome Statute. For Cameroon, this public meeting is devoted to peace andjustice.”
2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Finally, my delegation would like to congratulate the Secretariat, the experts and the subcommittees, as well as the colleagues of Sir Jeremy Greenstock, for the quality of their assistance to the Counter-Terrorism Committee. All these efforts would be in vain if together we did not clearly express our unshakable determination to cooperate in implementing resolution 1373 (2001). Only international, regional and subregional cooperation will enable us effectively to combat this scourge. Regional and subregional organizations must become the true agents in the fight against terrorism. The Counter-Terrorism Committee must be able to count on them anytime, anywhere.”
2002-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4561 (2002) · source
“Moreover, we are pleased to note that the question of assistance continues to be of primary concern to the Committee. Undeniably, States are eagerly awaiting a complete and more understandable format for the provision of assistance. We feel that the Committee could speed up the gradual implementation of the directory of assistance in order to provide many States with sufficient information on the nature of the assistance proposed by bilateral and multilateral donors, and in particular on how to gain access to that assistance. We feel it is important for each subcommittee, when meeting with delegations to consider their national reports, to systematically provide detailed and updated information about assistance.”
2002-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4561 (2002) · source
“The Committee should take advantage of the next three-month period to begin an active phase of progressive assessment, involving the formulation of specific recommendations based on the information provided by each State. It is clear that, at this stage of its work, the Committee may still need additional information from some States. This defining stage requires more transparency and specificity on the part of the Committee. We feel that the regular briefings provided by the Chairman of the Committee are an ideal way to reassure the Member States about working methods, but I am already convinced that there will be broad and useful participation of Member States in the next three months, reflecting the considerable impact made by the Counter-Terrorism Committee.”
2002-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4561 (2002) · source
“We also appreciate the dialogue that has been set up between the Committee and regional and subregional organizations, as well as international organizations such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the International Civil Aviation Organization, the International Maritime Organization, the International Criminal Police Organization and many others. This initiative too must be pursued, because it will enable us further to define and reduce the scope of activities related to terrorism. Cameroon fully endorses the Committee's new work programme for the fourth quarter, from 26 June to 23 September 2002, as well as the present structure of the Committee and its working methods, as outlined by Sir Jeremy Greenstock.”
2002-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4561 (2002) · source
“Only then will we be able perhaps to celebrate the first anniversary of the Counter-Terrorism Committee with the adoption of a common platform of recommendations on the prevention and suppression of this scourge that continues to haunt us. We are convinced that the dialogue envisaged by the Committee with the 29 States is correct, because it will preserve the transparency and cooperation that have always guided its work. This should be acknowledged and encouraged, and we invite Member States to respond favourably to the appeal made to them.”
2002-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4561 (2002) · source
“In our view, particular attention should be given to the content of the letters addressed to States following consideration of their national reports because of the importance of the supplementary questions in those letters, which should enable the States concerned more precisely and effectively to target areas where additional legislative, regulatory or administrative efforts need to be made to prevent and suppress terrorism. It is from this vantage point that we would call upon the 29 States that have not yet submitted their reports in accordance with paragraph 6 of resolution 1373 (2001), to take measures to rapidly overcome the difficulties they are facing and cooperate with the Committee.”
2002-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4561 (2002) · source
“On this point, I welcome the cooperation we received within the Committee, as well as the prospects of assistance, the form of which has become ever clearer. Here, we welcome Norway's commitment to the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in this regard. We urge all States, as well as international, regional and subregional organizations whose activities could be related to counter-terrorism to cooperate fully with the resolution 1373 (2001) Committee to enable the Committee better to carry out its immense task, the scope and importance of which are growing every day. In fact, in its nine months of existence, the Committee has already considered 127 of the 160 national reports that States have submitted to it, an average of 14 reports per month. That is considerable work, and an unprecedented event in the history of our Organization.”
2002-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4561 (2002) · source
“In order to effectively combat this phenomenon, all States Without exception must adopt specific measures and must cooperate frankly and constructively to meet this challenge, which is the very denial of the right to life. Today, beyond condemning terrorism, action is needed- individual and collective action by States against terrorism. Beyond the indignation and reprobation expressed at the highest Government level in the wake of the sad events of 11 September 2001, Cameroon, whose legal framework already had a counter-terrorism strategy and provisions to prevent and punish terrorist acts, immediately, at all levels of Government, set about drafting specific legislation integrating the effective implementation of resolution 1373 (2001).”
2002-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4561 (2002) · source
“Mr. Tidjani (Cameroon) (spoke in French): The representative of Singapore has warned us: Sir Jeremy Greenstock will bend today under the weight of the congratulations extended to him. Allow me at the outset to express our admiration to Sir Jeremy for the tactful and effective way in which he has conducted the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) created by resolution 1373 (2001) over the past nine months. His very detailed, updated and enriching information on the Committee's activity over the past 90 days show, without a doubt, the commitment and determination of the Committee to strengthen the capacity of States to combat terrorism. In fact, the global nature of terrorism and its clear ties with trans-border crime necessarily require a concerted response on the part of the international community. We believe this is essential.”
2002-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4561 (2002) · source
“I also wish to mention the inter-ethnic dialogue begun among families of the disappeared through the efforts of Mr. Steiner, as well as the issues of refugee return and reintegration, which also deserve special attention. As in the past, authorities in Kosovo have been able to demonstrate their ability to adapt in the face of the requirements of their responsibilities to their peoples, to the Balkan region and to the international community, all the while being guided by the imperatives of international peace and security. I therefore hope that they will positively respond to the appeal of Cameroon.”
2002-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4559 (2002) · source
“Guehenno briefing. The balance patiently negotiated and achieved at Dayton must be strengthened, not eroded or destroyed. In that regard, I would like to thank Mr. Steiner for his personal commitment and forthrightness and for his tireless efforts to restore peace and security in the region. I would also like to encourage him to persevere on that path and to assure him of my country's full support, just as he has the support of the Security Council as a whole. Finally, we wish to commend the efforts made with regard to the upcoming municipal elections, which have in particular taken minority communities into account. This illustrates the confidence and hope that the people of Kosovo have in UNMIK. It also demonstrates that UNMIK is doing very good work.”
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“We should remember, however, that our optimism and our expectations have suffered a setback as a result of the adoption by the Kosovo Assembly of a resolution that goes against the mandate of resolution 1244 (1999) and Violates the constitutional framework. That initiative runs the risk of undermining all the important progress achieved to date as a result of the sustained efforts of the international community and the United Nations. We, the members of the Security Council, must fully assume our responsibilities. It is thus up to us to ensure the full implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). My delegation believes that Mr. Steiner's proposals seem to offer the best way forward in this respect. His appeal for financial and technical assistance in order to build on past achievements takes on renewed importance today, given Mr.”
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“My delegation welcomes the news that these elements have begun to take shape, in particular through the establishment of a multi-ethnic Government working to benefit all communities. This is very important for Kosovo. We should also emphasize the steps that have been taken to ensure the rule of law, which has the support of all communities, as well as to combat crime and terrorism by means of a mechanism for regional cooperation. We welcome all of this progress, as well as the prospects for the future, because every time a conflict is brought to an end somewhere in the world, international peace and security are strengthened.”
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