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  1. “We appreciate the readiness of the European Union to take over responsibility for the police mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina and indeed the willingness of the European Union to take on the largest share of the responsibility of the international community in the wider region of South-Eastern Europe. Norway, for its part, intends to support the European Union Police Mission, as we have steadfastly supported UNMIBH.”

    2002-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4631 (2002) · source

  2. “Of course, that engagement will not last forever, and the engagement of the people and the political leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina must come to the fore sooner rather than later. I would like to express my Government's gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Klein for his dedication and leadership at the helm of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) as we are approaching the home stretch before it closes its mission. Clearly, the United Nations will be folding this operation with flying colours and with the satisfaction of having done an important job and having done it well.”

    2002-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4631 (2002) · source

  3. “The sooner Bosnia and Herzegovina conforms to European democratic and economic standards, the better. It is now up to the country's newly elected authorities to demonstrate in practice their readiness and political will to fulfil the responsibilities entrusted to them. Now is the time to follow up the rhetoric of reform with specific and tangible action to provide reform. Therefore, Norway fully supports the High Representative's six priority tasks for further reforms to be carried out by the new Bosnia and Herzegovina Government in the coming six months. The priority tasks are important and in many respects daunting. However, Bosnia and Herzegovina enjoys the strong support and engagement of the international community.”

    2002-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4631 (2002) · source

  4. “We, the international community, must and should take this disenchantment seriously, all the more so since the same sort of dissatisfaction is in evidence in other parts of South-East Europe. It provides fertile ground for these simple solutions offered by populist extremists and, as Lord Ashdown rightly pointed out, the situation in many parts of the region remains fragile. Hence, this is not the time for the international community to stand back or to disengage. We would do well to pay heed to Lord Ashdown's call on us all to stay the course and remain engaged. We, for our part, intend to do so. Extensive reforms, and efforts to continue reforms, remain required in order for Bosnia and Herzegovina to move forward. Bosnia and Herzegovina's future clearly lies with enhanced cooperation with Europe.”

    2002-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4631 (2002) · source

  5. “In many respects, these were the first normal elections since the end of the war and one would have hoped that the electorate had shown greater interest and responsibility for the fate of its country. Secondly, the election results indicate continued strong support at almost all levels for the three mono- ethnic, nationalist political parties. Although this might not be the outcome most wished for by the international community, the results must nevertheless be respected as the free and fair expression of the political will of the voters. However, Norway shares the assessment of Lord Ashdown that the election results can also be interpreted as an expression of discontent at the slow pace of reform and a general lack of confidence in the political process.”

    2002-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4631 (2002) · source

  6. “Let me first of all thank Lord Ashdown and Special Representative Klein for their extremely lucid and balanced presentations this morning. The Norwegian Government would like to congratulate the Bosnian authorities on their successful implementation of the general election on 5 October. This was, after all, the first election that the Bosnian authorities had sole responsibility for. It is encouraging against that backdrop to note that the elections have been assessed as free and fair. However, while the election process itself was encouraging, voter turnout was low. This is especially disappointing given the fact that these were elections for the first four-year period.”

    2002-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4631 (2002) · source

  7. “The roles are clearly supplementary and mutually reinforcing. It thus seems that the proposal of Mauritius to establish a working group to consider ways of improving relations between the United Nations and the OAU is a constructive and timely one. We must acknowledge that there is still significant potential for further enhancing regional capacity and improving coordination between the United Nations and regional bodies. As a member of the Security Council, Norway will continue to promote such coordination. Moreover, we are encouraged by the fact that several African leaders have become actively engaged in the search for solutions to complex regional conflicts. This demonstrates that Africa is increasingly assuming responsibility for resolving its own conflicts.”

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

  8. “The steps taken by ECOWAS in agreeing to a moratorium on trafficking in small arms should serve as an example to other regions in Africa and elsewhere. Regional organizations have an essential role to play in implementing the Programme of Action of last year's Conference on small arms. Let me add that enhancing cooperation with such organizations is one of the priorities for Norwegian efforts in this regard. My delegation welcomes recent developments in which regional organizations have been more proactive with regard to conflict resolution in Africa. Given their first-hand knowledge of the situation on the ground and their vested interest in seeing conflicts resolved, they have a crucial role to play in this field. The United Nations, for its part, has expertise and resources that can assist regional efforts.”

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

  9. “In all three conflicts, constructive dialogue has taken place between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations such as the OAU, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Southern African Development Community. In Sierra Leone in particular, the cooperation between ECOWAS and the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone was essential in bringing about a ceasefire. The combination of a strong United Nations presence, targeted sanctions, an active regional organization and the tireless efforts of regional leaders in mediating between the warring factions and neighbouring countries now seems to be paying off. The cooperation between the United Nations and the OAU in the field of combating the spread of small arms and eradicating landmines is another positive example ofjoint efforts.”

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

  10. “If the cycle of violence is to be broken, a crucial prerequisite is that the warring parties truly commit themselves to an agenda for peace. Lasting peace cannot be imposed by others; it must be secured by Africans, who acknowledge the close linkage between peace and development and who desire a secure and prosperous future for their children. The leaders of Africa must have the political will to build cooperation with the United Nations in defence of peace and security. In spite of shortcomings and setbacks, some headway has recently been made in various parts of Africa. There have been positive developments in Sierra Leone; the peace agreement between Ethiopia and Eritrea is holding; and the inter-Congolese dialogue has been initiated.”

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

  11. “The challenge before us is to promote a coherent and integrated approach to early warning, conflict prevention, crisis management and conflict resolution. The use of coercive and military measures must be backed up by efforts in the political, humanitarian and development fields. The Security Council itself has not always addressed evolving conflicts in Africa in an adequate, or even a timely, manner. In our View, the Council must be ready to scrutinize how it can further strengthen its efforts to assist peace efforts on the African continent. In our View, this issue deserves immediate attention. Conflict resolution is not the responsibility of the Security Council alone, however. The main responsibility clearly rests with the parties to the conflict in question.”

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

  12. “This terrible human toll is the backdrop to our debate on the situation in Africa, and we must never forget that. Neither must we forget that armed conflicts have a devastating effect on economics and the development efforts of the countries affected by them. Thus, conflict resolution and development efforts are closely interlinked and mutually reinforcing. In the post- conflict phase, there is a clear need for closer coordination between United Nations peace operations and long-term development actors. In his report on the prevention of armed conflict, Secretary-General Annan underscored the need to move from a culture of reaction to a culture of prevention. My delegation fully subscribes to that.”

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

  13. “First of all, I would like to commend the delegation of Mauritius and you, personally, Mr. President, for having organized this debate on the situation in Africa. Let me also warmly welcome the Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), Mr. Amara Essy, at today's meeting. Norway sincerely hopes that the views expressed and the ideas presented during this open debate will contribute to a better understanding of the issues at hand and to a more coherent approach on the part of the Council in its response to African conflicts. The conflicts have caused, and are causing, appalling human suffering and misery. Millions of people have lost their lives or been injured, and countless civilians have been uprooted from their homes or separated from their families.”

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