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first: 1993-01-29
most recent: 2022-06-13
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“The establishment of an effective judicial system that can mete out sound justice to the citizenry is of great interest to my delegation. We welcome and encourage the efforts made in reforming the judicial system and the human rights institutions. The continued presence of war criminals in Bosnia and Herzegovina is surely a serious obstacle to peace and inter-ethnic reconciliation. This is why we call upon the States and the entities to do everything possible to track down and turn over all indictees to the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. In the humanitarian area, my delegation notes with satisfaction the return of displaced persons and refugees. This trend should be encouraged. All useful measures should be taken to assist returnees whose living conditions are precarious.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“We call upon all the inhabitants of Bosnia and Herzegovina to commit themselves fully and work together to build a democratic, multi-ethnic society in which ultra-nationalist leaders will be marginalized. Regarding the economy, my delegation believes that institutional reform should be accompanied by economic restructuring that enables Bosnia and Herzegovina to become self-reliant. The establishment and training of a border police force will make it possible to increase State revenue. Economic development is one of the best guarantees of peace. My delegation calls upon the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to continue to advance macroeconomic reforms and to cooperate with the international financial organizations in order to integrate the country into the Euro-Atlantic structures.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“I would like to recall that the Dayton Accords not only ended the war, but they established a Viable constitutional framework. They are the pillar on which a multi-ethnic, democratic Bosnia and Herzegovina must be built. I call upon the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina and all other parties involved to become more active in implementing the Peace Accords. In the political area, my delegation welcomes the commendable efforts made in resolving the difficult problems of ethnic reconciliation, establishing democratic institutions and establishing the rule of law in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is now more urgent than ever that the international community mobilize all efforts to guarantee the political rights of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“Mr. Toure (Mali) (spoke in French): Like previous speakers, I would first like to thank Mr. Jacques Paul Klein, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Coordinator of United Nations Operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his very detailed briefing, based on the Secretary-General's report on the activities of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH). We would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his enlightening report. My delegation takes this opportunity to welcome and support the outstanding efforts made by the international community to implement the Peace Accords in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We welcome the encouraging results obtained in implementing the Dayton Accords despite the many difficulties that have been encountered.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“Given the fact that the considerable funds resulting from the opium and heroin trade are being used to buy weapons and other war materiel and to fund the training of terrorists, my delegation firmly supports the recommendations of the Committee contained in paragraph 61 of the report regarding the interdiction of smuggled drugs from Afghanistan. The international community should do everything in its power to deprive the Taliban of the important funding that it gets from the illicit drug trade. Finally, I should like once again to congratulate Ambassador Haile Menkerios and his team on the excellent work done. We reiterate the fact that my delegation is ready to take an active part in seeking a consensus whereby this important document can be followed up.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“In this way the groundwork can be laid for exemplary cooperation between the United Nations and Afghanistan's neighbours, in order to ensure total respect for the international embargo on weapons destined for the Taliban and to monitor activities in the terrorist training camps. To that end, we support the idea of sending small teams of specialists, which would work closely with the various border control services and anti-terrorist teams in each of the six countries that are neighbours of Afghanistan.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“We note the fact that Afghanistan's neighbours realize that there can be no military solution to the conflict that has bloodied Afghanistan for two decades. Those who are fuelling this conflict must put an end to their behaviour and understand that there is a link between stability in Afghanistan and their own security. As indicated in paragraph 88 of the report, my delegation supports the creation of a United Nations Office for monitoring the sanctions imposed by the Security Council against the Taliban authorities in Kabul. Efficiency and cost-effectiveness should be taken into account when deciding on the location of the office. In any case, the location that is chosen should be able to provide the necessary administrative and logistical support to the Office.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“We would also like to thank Ambassador Valdivieso, Chairman of the sanctions Committee on Afghanistan, for having given us a detailed introduction to the report. The principle underlying my delegation's view of sanctions regimes is that the goal of sanctions should not be to punish, but to modify behaviour. In order to attain this goal of behaviour change, it is more than ever necessary rigorously to apply sanctions imposed against States. This can be done only through an effective mechanism to monitor compliance with the requirements set out in the relevant resolutions. That is why we support the recommendations of the Committee of Experts contained in the report before us - recommendations that will make it possible to improve the effectiveness of sanctions imposed, which will lead to a change of behaviour.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“Mr. Toure (Mali) (spoke in French): I should like warmly to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this open meeting of the Security Council to discuss the report of the Committee of Experts on Afghanistan appointed pursuant to paragraph 15 (a) of Security Council resolution 1333 (2000), regarding monitoring of the arms embargo against the Taliban and the closure of terrorist training camps in the Taliban-held areas of Afghanistan. I should like also to thank the Committee of Experts on Afghanistan, chaired by Ambassador Haile Menkerios, for the outstanding work it has done in such a short space of time and in rather difficult conditions. This is a perfect opportunity for my delegation to state how pleased we are at the conclusions reached by the Committee.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“In the humanitarian field, my delegation notes with great interest the return of refugees, who are returning to their pre-war homes. This trend should be encouraged. All useful measures should be taken to assist those who are returning home and whose living conditions are precarious. In conclusion, Mali reaffirms its support for the outstanding efforts made by the High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Wolfgang Petritsch. For us, the stabilizing role played by the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina is essential for peace-building in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“Along those lines, we would appeal urgently to the authorities to discharge their obligations to their communities, if they indeed wish to provide a better future for their country. Economic development is the best guarantee of peace, and therefore my delegation urges the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to persevere in the path of macroeconomic reforms already undertaken and to cooperate with international financial organizations to integrate the country into Euro- Atlantic structures. The establishment of an efficient judiciary system that can provide sound justice to citizens is a cause of concern for my delegation. We welcome and encourage the efforts made in the reform of justice and institutions for the defence of human rights.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“We believe that effective use of the new Administrations will contribute to strengthening the still fragile foundations of the democratic process in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and will make it possible to restore the integrity of its multicultural past. The conclusion of an agreement on a privileged relationship between the Republika Srpska and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia is in itself a good thing, as long as the agreement shows respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all of Bosnia and Herzegovina. On the economic front, my delegation believes that institutional reform must be accompanied by economic restructuring that allows Bosnia and Herzegovina to rely on itself by tapping its domestic resources.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“We believe that the results that have been achieved in implementing the Dayton/Paris Agreement are encouraging despite the plethora of difficulties encountered along the way. On the political level, my delegation welcomes the formation of the new State Administrations and entities after the holding of general elections on 11 November 2000. The people who have been entrusted with leading the Administrations should always bear in mind that they have a responsibility to work for the strengthening of the common institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina by promoting good governance and democracy, as well as by transcending ethnic and partisan considerations. The sharing of power and responsibilities should inspire everyone as they carry out their functions.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“Mr. Toure (Mali) (interpretation from French): Allow me, on behalf of Ambassador Ouane, to welcome to the Security Council the new representative of Tunisia, a country with which Mali has fraternal relations. I would also like to welcome the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina. As previous speakers have done, I too would like to thank Mr. Wolfgang Petritsch, the High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his very detailed statement on developments in the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. My delegation would like to take advantage of today's opportunity to commend, and express its support for, the commendable efforts made by the High Representative in the area of implementing the peace agreements on Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“We welcome the efforts of UNMIK to establish a reliable judicial system capable of providing sound justice to the population. It is equally essential that a framework for dialogue be established between Kosovar political leaders and the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Finally, on the economic level, we pay tribute to the work done by UNMIK over the past 18 months and encourage it to persevere in the implementation of effective economic structures capable of establishing conditions for lasting, endogenous economic development in Kosovo.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“My delegation strongly supports the specific measures taken by UNMIK and KFOR regarding the monitoring of the administrative borders. We are pleased to learn that relations between the new Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and UNMIK are improving. The opening of an UNMIK office in Belgrade is encouraging. Other specific actions, such as the return of the Serb representative to the Working Group on the legal framework, the release of all detainees and the clarification of the fate of missing persons, are also desirable. We believe that such measures would help create and strengthen confidence between the parties. One important aspect in strengthening security is to make every effort to ensure respect for the rule of law.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“My delegation welcomes the signing of a ceasefire agreement on 12 March 2001 and calls on the parties signatories to abide scrupulously by their commitments. We recall that mindless violence has never resolved a crisis situation. It is only constructive dialogue among all parties to a conflict that can ease tensions and end a crisis. My delegation pays tribute to the Governments of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia for showing restraint and moderation amid this escalation of violence in southern Serbia and northern Macedonia. We strongly support the peace plan of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, intended to end repeated raids by terrorists in southern Serbia. Mali is committed to the stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and of Macedonia.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“The free and full participation of all ethnic groups is a major challenge that the international community must overcome, through UNMIK and KFOR. On security matters, my delegation remains deeply concerned over violence in the southern part of Serbia, the Presevo Valley and the border area between the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Kosovo. We strongly condemn the violent and illegal terrorist actions perpetrated by Albanian extremist groups. We believe that ethnic extremism only weakens the Balkans in general and Kosovo in particular. It is clear that the violence that persists in the province represents the biggest obstacle to realizing the objectives of peace, democracy and prosperity sought by the international community.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“On political matters, my delegation welcomes the establishment of a Working Group, headed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, entrusted with elaborating the legal framework for provisional self-government. From my delegation's point of View, the importance of this legal framework is fundamental because it will be the pillar on which to build the organs and powers of the future provisional autonomous self-government in advance of the holding of Kosovo-wide elections. For the elections to be held properly, some preliminary conditions must be met, such as the full implementation of the results of the municipal elections of October 2000 and the creation of a reliable voter registration list.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“While we welcome the tangible progress made, my delegation strongly supports the efforts made by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and by the Kosovo Force (KFOR) Commander in the implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). My delegation endorses the priorities of Mr. Haekkerup, as set out in paragraph 2 of the report before us: the establishment of an effective legal framework for the provisional self-government of the province, the establishment of an effective judicial and law enforcement system and the rebuilding of the economy. We believe that all of this would help to establish a solid foundation for a stable and democratic multi-ethnic society in Kosovo.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“Mr. Toure (Mali) (spoke in French): I, too, should like to thank the Secretary-General for his report dated 13 March 2001 on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). I would like to welcome the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Hans Haekkerup, and thank him for his very enlightening briefing. We would like to take the opportunity of his being here with us to reiterate Mali's full support for his efforts to find solutions to the many challenges remaining in Kosovo. Despite the many political, economic and security problems that UNMIK has faced in the past, and unfortunately still faces today, my delegation believes that much progress has been made in the execution of its mandate.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“My delegation supports the idea, stated in paragraphs 50 and 51 ofthe Secretary-General's report, of an international presence in East Timor after the country accedes to independence, in particular to provide it with financial and technical assistance and assistance in the area of security. In conclusion, I would like again to pay a heartfelt tribute to UNTAET for its positive work in East Timor. It is crucial to maintain the momentum of international support for East Timor's transition to independence. That support is fundamental for the success of United Nations efforts in East Timor. Therefore, my delegation favours the extension of UNTAET's mandate for 12 months, until 31 December 2001.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In order to do this, security conditions must be improved and reinforced through bilateral cooperation forged between UNTAET and the Indonesian Government. It is imperative that the international community do everything possible so that appropriate resources are made available to humanitarian organizations for the benefit of refugees. At the legal level, it is important to address the shortcomings ofjustice in East Timor. We believe that justice and national reconciliation will be critical to the future of an independent East Timor. Justice must serve as a foundation for national reconciliation. Without justice there is no reconciliation. The mobilization of the appropriate resources by the international community will also enable the justice system to appropriately carry out the mission assigned to it.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We believe that the dismantling of these militias by the Indonesian authorities will certainly ensure the security and safety of refugees in the West Timor camps and of international personnel. In this respect, we express satisfaction with the decision taken by the Indonesian authorities in West Timor and local chiefs to encourage the rapid repatriation of East Timorese refugees currently living in West Timorese camps. From a humanitarian standpoint, my delegation is of the View that everything should be done to ensure that international humanitarian organizations can return to West Timor to bring support to the thousands of refugees who are caught in a situation over which they have no control.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The will of the Timorese people is in keeping with the aim of the international community, clearly stated in resolution 1272 (1999): to lead East Timor to independence in a period of two or three years. That is why my delegation, while supporting the actions carried out within the context of political transition by UNTAET and the National Council, asks them to comply with the political timetable, which will ultimately lead to the establishment of republican institutions. We have no doubt that UNTAET will succeed in taking up the challenge of organizing transparent, honest, free and democratic elections. From a security viewpoint, the infiltrations of militia groups from West Timor, although they have diminished, is still a source of major concern for my delegation.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Luis Valdivieso, Adviser ofthe International Monetary Fund (IMF), for their statements. The United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) is the first governance operation in United Nations history. Its main objective is to give the Timorese the bases ofa viable democratic State and to provide them with the tools essential for its functioning in a reasonable period of time. I wish to reaffirm my delegation's support to UNTAET for its remarkable efforts in the political, administrative and economic fields, in East Timor. As emphasized by the Secretary-General in his report, among the most important political elements in these past six months has been the fact that more and more Timorese want independence for their country before the end of 2001.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Mr. Toure (Mali)(sp0ke in French): Like the delegations that have spoken before me, I wish to offer Mali's sad condolences to India and Pakistan following the earthquake that struck those two countries. I wish to thank the Secretary-General for his report of 16 January 2001, and to welcome Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, Special Representative of the Secretary-General in East Timor, and thank him for his very instructive statement. My thanks also go to Mr. Mark Malloch Brown, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Mr. Klaus Rohland, Country Director of the World Bank for East Timor, Mr. Harri Holkeri, President of the fifty-fifth session of the General Assembly, Mr. Jose Ramos- Horta, who is responsible for foreign affairs in the Transitional Cabinet of East Timor, and Mr.”
2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Kouchner, the outgoing head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, of a joint Albanian-Serb group entrusted with investigating the medical effects of depleted uranium. My delegation wholeheartedly supports the full implementation of resolution 1244 (1999) and believes that the constructive commitment of the democratic Government in Belgrade allows us to view the future with optimism. In conclusion, my delegation must pay a well- deserved tribute to Bernard Kouchner, who left his post on 15 January, for his outstanding achievements and his efforts in favour of democratization and respect for human rights in Kosovo. We wish him the greatest success in the future and assure his successor, Mr. Hans Haekkerup, of our full support.”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees must have adequate means to meet the needs of those who decide to return home, in particular the most vulnerable among them. The fundamental matter of the approximately 3,500 missing persons is a major concern for my delegation. We welcome the efforts that have been made thus far and urge the Belgrade authorities to step up investigations in order to inform the international community on the fate of the missing. With respect to health, my delegation is concerned by the effects of the use of depleted uranium on civilian populations during the conflict in the Balkans in 1999. In this respect, we welcome the establishment by Mr.”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“On the economic level, the re-organization of the local economy and the establishment of legal and trade organs that are indispensable for attracting foreign investment are principal concerns of my delegation. We welcome the measures already taken in the provision of banking and housing services, as well as regulations applying to businesses, foreign investment and contracts. My delegation encourages and welcomes the policy to rebuild housing for vulnerable families whose homes were damaged or destroyed in the conflict. On the humanitarian level, the return of displaced Serbs to the province is a major challenge which the international community, UNMIK and the Belgrade authorities must take up.”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“We welcome the special measures taken by the international security presence, KFOR, to deal with that problem by strengthening border surveillance, confiscating weapons and stopping illegal activities within Kosovo close to the eastern administrative border. We believe that it is high time the people of Kosovo ended the violence characterizing their society and worked to restore the damaged fabric of Kosovo society after years of repression and conflict; its development and international aid depend on this. My delegation regrets the fact that minorities are the target of threats, acts of intimidation and violence in Kosovo, necessitating the special security measures taken by the Kosovo Force against such illegal activity.”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“From a security point of view, my delegation is concerned about the wave of violence taking place over the last two months in the demilitarized area of southern Serbia, in the Presevo Valley, where clashes have intensified between Serb security forces and extremist groups of Albanian origin. The threats and acts of intimidation and violence against minorities in Kosovo are another cause for concern for my delegation. All of these illegal actions are unacceptable to my delegation, because they could destabilize the entire region and undermine the huge sacrifices made by the international community to build a pluri-ethnic and democratic Kosovo.”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“The integration of minorities into the administrative, legislative and judicial structures is an important step in the creation of a pluri-ethnic State. My delegation welcomes the progress that has been achieved in setting up municipal assemblies, and expresses its support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in appointing minority community representatives to the assemblies in the areas where they live. My delegation also supports the efforts being made by UNMIK to reform the central bodies so as to lead to substantial autonomy. We are certain that the drafting of regulations will continue as planned.”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“During our public meeting on 19 December, I had the opportunity to mention the remarkable way in which the municipal elections of 28 October in Kosovo were organized, and I welcomed the close cooperation with the Kosovo Force (KFOR) and Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, which enabled UNMIK to attain notable political, security, administrative and judicial results, In addition to organizing municipal elections, UNMIK's achievements in the field have focused primarily on the gradual integration of the populations and of local administrations, as well as the consolidation of the administrative structures. That is why my delegation supports UNMIK in its efforts to expand the Kosovo Transitional Council, taking into account the political, ethnic and religious diversity of the province.”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“Mr. Toure (Mali) (spoke in French): I, too, would like to thank the Under-Secretary-General, Mr. Guehenno, for the exhaustive update he has given us on the situation in Kosovo and on the activities of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).”
2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source
“We are concerned for the fate of Kosovar detainees in Serb prisons and by the disappearance of individuals. A solution must urgently be found to this grievous problem. At the humanitarian level, we endorse the policy of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to protect minorities. Particular attention must be paid to vulnerable groups. My country gives its unreserved support to the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999) and believes that the essential issue of the status of the province must be resolved through cooperation and negotiation. In conclusion, we pay a tribute to Mr. Bernard Kouchner, the outgoing head of UNMIK, for the work he has done in Kosovo. I offer his successor, Mr. Hans Haekkerup, the full support of my delegation.”
2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source
“We also encourage UNMIK and the Kosovo Force (KFOR) to pursue their efforts to halt the illegal activities of the armed groups, not only in Kosovo but throughout the ground safety zone. We welcome the dismantling of barriers raised by Serb demonstrators protesting against activities of Albanian-speaking separatists in Serbia. This will help to ease tensions and to optimize opportunities for negotiation. We regret that minorities have been the targets of threats, acts of intimidation and violence in Kosovo. In this respect, we support the special security measures undertaken by UNMIK and KFOR to suppress such illegal activity. With respect to the law, my delegation welcomes the efforts made by UNMIK and its Department of Justice to establish a dependable judiciary and to ensure the rule of law.”
2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source
“With respect to security, we must acknowledge that, in the ground safety zone in southern Serbia, armed clashes intensified in mid-November between the Serbian security forces and the so-called Liberation Army of Presevo, Medveda and Bujanovac. My delegation remains deeply concerned by the situation in the Presevo Valley, where Albanian separatists are at work. We condemn the acts of violence perpetrated by these armed groups and call for the cessation of all violence in that area. Such acts are intolerable to us, given their potential to destabilize the entire area and to negate the sacrifices made by the international community to ensure a democratic, multi-ethnic Kosovo. We urge those armed groups to comply with the provisions of resolution 1244 (1999) and the Military-Technical Agreement.”
2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source
“My delegation supports the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) in its efforts to expand the membership of the Kosovo Transitional Council, taking into account the political, religious and ethnic diversity of the province. We also welcome the progress made in the establishment of municipal assemblies. We extend our support to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General with respect to his appointment of representatives of minority communities to elected assemblies in areas where they live. We note with satisfaction that UNMIK is pursuing its consideration of reform of the existing central organs in the context of its efforts to ensure the establishment of institutions to promote increased self- government. The first regulations will soon be drafted.”
2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source
“Mr. Toure (Mali) (spoke in French): I should like, in my turn, to thank the Secretary-General for his report and Assistant Secretary-General Annabi for his very instructive briefing. I also welcome Mr. Svilanovic, the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, to our meeting. At the open meeting of 16 November, we welcomed the successful holding of elections on 28 October in Kosovo and the high level of participation in them, which did honour to the Kosovars, first and foremost, and to the entire international community, which did its utmost to ensure that the elections were held in a peaceful environment.”
2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4249 (2000) · source
“While we welcome the fact that the new President has made an important step forward towards reconciliation between the Serbian and Albanian communities, we appeal for the release of all Albanian political detainees still imprisoned in Serbia. In conclusion, the briefing we have heard this morning shows that the real challenge resides in the rapprochement of the communities. Therefore, my delegation calls upon UNMIK to work further for peaceful coexistence throughout the entire region of Kosovo.”
2000-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4225 (2000) · source
“We salute the maturity and sense of responsibility shown by the people of Kosovo during the municipal elections; this was definitely a decisive turning point in the democratic process in the province. We call upon the political leaders of Kosovo to accept and respect the verdict of the election and to work together so that this nascent democracy can be consolidated, the outcome of which will result in the holding of general elections. My delegation salutes the positive changes that we have seen in Yugoslavia, and we note with satisfaction that President Kostunica is prepared to hold negotiations with the Albanian Kosovar representatives.”
2000-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4225 (2000) · source
“Mr. Toure (Mali) (spoke in French): Like previous speakers, I would like to thank warmly the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Bernard Kouchner, for his instructive update on the developments in Kosovo. We congratulate him on the smooth running of the elections held on 28 October in Kosovo and on the very high turn-out, which redounds to the honour of the people of Kosovo and to the international community through the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). My delegation pays tribute to Mr. Bernard Kouchner, the head of UNMIK, to the OSCE and the entire personnel of UNMIK for their substantive actions to promote democracy and respect for human rights in Kosovo, which has made it possible to produce these good results.”
2000-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4225 (2000) · source
“Finally, the Council must follow the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina very closely so as to promote peaceful coexistence in that country.”
2000-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4222 (2000) · source
“Mr. Toure (Mali) (spoke in French): Like previous speakers, I should first of all like to thank Mr. Guehenno for his update on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. My delegation hails to and supports the commendable efforts of the High Representative to implement the Dayton Peace Accords. We call on the parties to abide strictly by the Accords. We welcome the holding, on 11 November, of the third general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This development of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina bodes well for economic reform and national reconciliation. We should like to pay a well- deserved tribute to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe for organizing the elections and to the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2000-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4222 (2000) · source
“The Government and the people of Guinea- Bissau are, and will remain, loyal to the philosophy of their immortal leader, Amr'lcar Cabral, for a free, independent, sovereign and peaceful Africa.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499Resumption1 (1995) · source
“III and is ready to provide, within its means, whatever contingent may be requested of it in order for that Mission successfully to fulfil its mandate. For the tireless and commendable efforts which it unceasingly makes in the search for viable solutions to the many conflicts in Africa, and especially the conflict in Angola, the Organization of African Unity deserves our gratitude, particularly for its initiatives to promote national reconciliation and the establishment of peace in Angola. Since its founding, it has constantly been the political framework in which the historic commitment to the maintenance of peace and the liberation of all Africa has been affirmed.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499Resumption1 (1995) · source
“Blondin Beye, and by the three States observers to the peace process in Angola, as well as by certain neighbouring States, particularly Zambia, that contributed to the success of the Lusaka peace talks. As members of the Council are aware, the people of Angola and of Guinea-Bissau have longstanding bonds of history, culture and fraternal struggle. That is why my Government and the people of Guinea-Bissau fully support the peace process in that brotherly country. Guinea-Bissau endorses the important resolutions of the Security Council and the results of the multi-party elections supervised by the international community, which we consider to have been free and fair. My Government firmly supports UNAVEM.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499Resumption1 (1995) · source
“The Republic of Guinea-Bissau welcomes the measures taken by the Angolan Government and the competent institutions of that country to achieve national reconciliation, by, inter alia, the promulgation of a law of amnesty for offences committed in the framework of the post-electoral crisis and by agreeing to contribute effectively to the success of the deployment of UNAVEM III and provide the necessary assistance. We also commend and encourage the Government of Angola and UNITA to pursue their efforts to honour the commitments made in the framework of the Lusaka Protocol. We are gratified by the efforts made by the Secretary-General's Special Representative, Mr.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499Resumption1 (1995) · source
“That is why the African countries, at their most recent ministerial meeting, clearly expressed their unfailing solidarity with the people of Angola in their just struggle to safeguard their national independence and territorial integrity, while supporting the achievements of the Bicesse and Lusaka agreements. That meeting was also an opportunity for the Ministers to reiterate their full support for respect for the most fundamental rights of all human beings and to promote the advent of an era of democracy and reconciliation in Angola. All the States of Africa pledged to make their contribution to the peace process under way and to the strict implementation of the agreements concluded for a lasting peace, which is the reason for the welcome presence here of a ministerial delegation composed of eminent sons of our continent.”
1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499Resumption1 (1995) · source