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first: 2003-08-14
most recent: 2005-10-27
sittings or episodes: 24
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“Five years after the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), women remain a largely untapped human resource in peacebuilding. Let us all work together to complete the important task.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Germany believes that the inclusion of women's organizations will be of particular importance. Women are too often seen only as victims of armed conflicts. They are indeed key to ending conflicts and to stabilizing war-torn countries. Effective implementation of gender equality and increased involvement of women in all aspects of society can contribute significantly to reducing violence and preventing conflict. The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, the Beijing Declaration, the Beijing Platform for Action and Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) are clearly complementary and are human rights instruments of the utmost importance. Women are indispensable agents in the process of building democratic structures and strengthening civil society.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Germany welcomes the outcome document of the recent world summit (General Assembly resolution 60/1) and the strong commitment expressed in that important document to the full and effective implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) and to the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. It underlines the vital link that exists between gender equality and peace and security in the world. We consider the decision to establish a Peacebuilding Commission as one of the greatest achievements of the summit. It is of vital importance that a gender perspective be integrated in the Peacebuilding Commission and that such perspective be reflected in the mandate of the Commission as well as in its structure. The outcome document stresses the importance of the inclusion of civil society in country- specific meetings.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Germany actively supports the work of the Ambassador of Jordan and fully shares his concern that the issue of sexual exploitation must not disappear from our agenda and must be vigorously persecuted. Germany, among like-minded countries, is actively contributing to the steering committee for the DPKO workshop on policy dialogue to review best practices for enhancing gender balance among military personnel in United Nations peacekeeping operations, which is planned for early 2006. Germany itself began to integrate women into the armed forces in 2001 and is strongly committed to maximizing the number of female soldiers in the field.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Whether in the context of approving peacekeeping mandates or of reviewing the impact of sanctions, gender implications must continue to be an integral part of the analysis and the decisions of the Council. In that context, we encourage the Security Council to include a stronger gender perspective in the upcoming mandate for the United Nations mission to the Great Lakes region. Five years after the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), we are still struggling with the problem of sexual exploitation, abuse and the solicitation of prostitutes in peacekeeping operations. We strongly welcome the zero-tolerance policy of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) to fight those shameful acts.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“That is why we cannot overestimate the historic significance of the explicit inclusion of gender- related crimes and crimes of sexual violence in the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, for which 100 States will soon have deposited their instruments of ratification. Germany, as a member of the group of friends of resolution 1325 (2000), welcomes the fact that the mandates of United Nations missions now regularly make reference to that important Security Council resolution. Increasingly, questions related to resolution 1325 (2000) are discussed in both open and closed meetings of the Security Council. During our term on the Security Council, we actively worked towards that goal.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“At the outset, let me express our gratitude to the Romanian presidency for putting this important item on the Council's agenda. Today, the thoughts of my delegation and of other delegations are with Aung San Suu Kyi, who still cannot play her important and necessary role in her country's endeavours for peace and security, reconciliation and democratization. Germany associates itself with the statement of the presidency of the European Union delivered this morning by the representative of the United Kingdom and would like to add the following remarks. Justice is classically represented as a female goddess: Justitia. In armed conflicts, however, crimes committed against women are the ones most likely to go unpunished.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“We continue to run two provincial reconstruction teams in Kundus and Faisabad. Germany is the lead nation for the Afghan police force as part of the security sector reform. The suppression of the cultivation of and trade in drugs - which has a heavy impact on the economy, the security sector and institution-building - will remain a major cross-sector challenge. We are seeking ways and means to address this issue, together with the United Kingdom lead and other partners.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“They include the security sector, institution-building and the rule of law and the suppression of drug production and trafficking. These challenges will require further commitment on the part of the international community, working in close cooperation with the Afghan Government. We therefore welcome talks between the Afghan Government and the United Nations on the post-Bonn agenda. As to our own national contributions, I should like to point out that Germany has committed another 320 million euros for economic reconstruction from 2005 to 2008. Today, we provide the largest military contingent to the International Security Assistance Force - currently, 2,200 soldiers - and have recently taken over the task of the Force's Regional Area Coordinator in the north of Afghanistan.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“Today, we note with great satisfaction the achievements of the Bonn process, in particular the successful transition to elected political institutions, as stated in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2005/525). This process will be completed in mid- September with the holding of parliamentary and local elections. We appreciate that progress, and in view of experiences in others regions, we must not take it for granted. Germany also acknowledges the prominent role played by the United Nations since 2001 and its outstanding work and that of its mission in Afghanistan. The United Nations commitment in that regard has been and will remain a key element on the road to a democratic and stable Afghanistan. We are nevertheless aware of the challenges lying ahead for the post-Bonn process.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“At the outset, I should like to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this meeting, which is taking place at a crucial point for the people of Afghanistan. My delegation fully associates itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the United Kingdom as the presidency of the European Union. I would like to express condolences to our Spanish friends and partners, who lost 17 of their brave peacekeepers in a terrible accident. Since the conclusion of the Bonn Agreement in December 2001, my country has constantly contributed to the international community's efforts towards the stabilization and reconstruction of Afghanistan as a country ruled by democratic principles.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“We encourage the Chair to deepen contacts with the heads of the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, as well as with the relevant non-proliferation bodies, in order to establish close working relations. Germany looks forward to continued active support for the Committee and the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2004-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5097 (2004) · source
“Germany also welcomes the recommendations contained in the two reports aiming at developing minimum standards for the implementation and improvement of non-proliferation policies and legislation regarding the transfer of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and related material to non-State actors. We reiterate our position that determined efforts and further steps in nuclear disarmament and in the implementation of the Chemical and Biological Weapons Conventions, as well as in the areas of the means of delivery, are necessary to effectively close existing gaps in the non-proliferation regimes. We would thus prevent the further proliferation of WMDs and related materials and their means of delivery, including to non-State actors.”
2004-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5097 (2004) · source
“We encourage States in a position to do so to offer assistance in response to specific requests by States lacking the legal and regulatory infrastructure, implementation experience or resources for fulfilling their obligations under the resolution. As noted by both the report of the Secretary-General's Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters and the report of the High- level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change, the Committee should assist Member States in achieving an effective implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), inter alia by offering model legislation for security, tracking, criminalization and export controls.”
2004-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5097 (2004) · source
“We express our sincere gratitude to Ambassador Motoc and his team for the able and forward-looking guidance of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). We thank him for this morning's briefing, which we welcome as a further step in transparency and inclusiveness. Germany considers this openness towards the broader membership essential in achieving the goals of the resolution. The full engagement of every Member State is needed for the successful implementation of this important resolution. We highly appreciate the support by the Department for Disarmament Affairs for the Committee in the recruitment of four experts, and we welcome the invitation for further nominations for two more experts from as wide of a geographic basis as possible. The Committee is now well-equipped to fulfil its mandate.”
2004-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5097 (2004) · source
“The mission met many courageous and dedicated persons from all walks of life, who devote their lives to ending impunity, building bridges between ethnic groups and bringing humanitarian assistance to communities forgotten by their Government and local rulers. That was, and is, very inspiring.”
2004-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5096 (2004) · source
“Although the mission dealt primarily with the Great Lakes conflict, we had a chance to speak briefly with President Museveni about the conflict in northern Uganda and the ensuing humanitarian crisis there. The Council should keep the conflict on its agenda and encourage peaceful solutions. We welcome any attempt on the part of the Ugandan Government to enter into a dialogue with the Lord's Resistance Army leadership. In conclusion, I would like to point out a very important aspect of this and other missions of the Council. Although we are sometimes frustrated by developments in the Great Lakes region, we should always bear in mind that our efforts to achieve lasting peace are aimed at populations longing desperately for a normal life in a stable environment.”
2004-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5096 (2004) · source
“The intention stated by Rwanda to conduct a calibrated action within 14 days against members of the former Rwandan Army (ex-FAR) forces and Interahamwe might reignite the regional conflict, and it seriously threatens the fragile transitional process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo must also play its part more actively. In particular, it has to do more to disarm the troops of the ex-FAR/Interahamwe. Only a serious and sustained military effort on the part of the Congolese Army will yield success. Rwanda, in return, must offer a climate to potential returnees in which they feel welcome and can enjoy full political freedoms.”
2004-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5096 (2004) · source
“I would like, first, to fully align my delegation with the statement just delivered by the representation of the Netherlands on behalf of the presidency of the European Union. I will therefore limit myself to a few comments. We would like to thank Ambassador de La Sabliere and the Secretariat for preparing and leading the mission in such an excellent way. My delegation wishes that we could call the mission a full success. But the reports of a major military operation by Rwandan troops in eastern Congo and the ensuing controversy between the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and of Rwanda have demonstrated that there is a continuing considerable lack of confidence- or simply distrust. Yesterday's reaction by the Council in the form of a presidential statement should be a very clear warning to Rwanda.”
2004-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5096 (2004) · source
“Important progress has been achieved in this field over the last two years, and the Secretary-General's recent report on the rule of law and transitional justice (S/2004/616) has highlighted and conceptualized those developments in an extremely able manner. It has been a gratifying experience for us to be able to contribute, to the best of our ability, to many developments in the field of justice. We certainly wish to continue to do so in the future.”
2004-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5086 (2004) · source
“Such a dialogue is a matter not of public speeches but of a detailed exchange of views, especially at the expert level. The Council should consider holding such expert meetings not only in New York but also at the seat of the Tribunals. Secondly, the Council may also wish to consider the usefulness of endowing itself with steadier expertise on the Tribunals by agreeing to a steadier, elected chairmanship of the Working Group instead of a monthly rotating one. Thirdly, I would like to assure the representatives of the Tribunals, as well as the staff members of the secretariats concerned, of Germany's continued and unwavering commitment to promote the noble ideals of peace and justice through the Tribunals, through the International Criminal Court and through other appropriate international or hybrid judicial or non- judicial mechanisms.”
2004-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5086 (2004) · source
“But we believe that it is Virtually impossible to put a price tag on the Tribunals' contributions to making peace and reconciliation sustainable, their contributions towards the reestablishment of justice and decency and their contributions to the development of international criminal law. Unless we prefer to pay the price of war, we should accept the cost of justice as an intrinsic part of the cost of peace. Sir, allow me make a few final remarks. First, from now to the end of the completion strategies, the Tribunals will find themselves in a tight situation. They will be hard pressed to meet all expectations, and they will need all available assistance, including, and notably, from the Security Council. This implies an intensified dialogue, as envisaged by resolution 1534 (2004).”
2004-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5086 (2004) · source
“The well-known funding problems have two interrelated components: the question as to whether the amount of money spent on the Tribunals is proportional to the benefits derived from them, and the poor level of honouring assessed contributions. As the third largest contributor to the budgets of the Tribunals, we believe that every effort should be made to secure their effective functioning and to avoid any waste of money. All in all, we believe that the combined efforts of the Tribunals and of the United Nations budgeting and oversight mechanisms give us the necessary guarantees that the Tribunals are operating at acceptable levels of efficiency. That does not mean that they are inexpensive.”
2004-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5086 (2004) · source
“Germany welcomes the significant progress that has been made during the period under review by both Tribunals to implement their completion strategies in accordance with the time frame and other parameters established in Security Council resolutions 1503 (2003) and 1534 (2004). But besides those positive developments, there are also factors that could have significant negative impact on the fulfilment of the completion strategies. Above all, it is imperative that Governments cooperate with the Tribunals, particularly the Governments of the regions in question and those suspected of providing haven to indicted fugitives. We again urge all States concerned to fully cooperate with the Tribunals. Overshadowing the progress achieved by the Tribunals is the issue of their financial situation.”
2004-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5086 (2004) · source
“First of all I would like to thank the Presidents of the two ad hoc Tribunals - the Honourable Judge Erik Mose and the Honourable Judge Theodor Meron - as well as the Chief Prosecutors of both tribunals, Mr. Hassan Bubacar Jallow and Ms. Carla Del Ponte, for their reports to the Council. I would also like to express my gratitude to them and to their staff for their hard work and dedication to the realization of international justice. Let me also express my sincere condolences on the passing away of Judge Richard May. We commend his contribution to the work of the Tribunal and his able leadership in his capacity as presiding judge in the Milosevic case.”
2004-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5086 (2004) · source
“Taking into account the desire for justice of those affected by violence in 1999 is, in our view, part of the reconciliatory process and successful nation-building based on the rule of law. In this respect, we look forward to specific proposals in the near future.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“We agree with the Secretary-General that the donors' conference to be held in March 2005 will hopefully be instrumental in this regard. In the light of the remaining domestic and international challenges Timor-Leste is still facing, Germany supports the recommendation of the Secretary-General to retain the Mission with its current tasks, configuration and size during the final extension of the mandate until 20 May 2005. Timor-Leste has repeatedly and rightly been described as a possible exemplary model for nation- building. Germany encourages all Timorese and international actors involved to remain committed and focused in order to complete this success story.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“Likewise, the efforts of the Timorese Government to solve outstanding external problems prior to the termination of the mandate require continued attention on both sides. Germany is confident that further progress towards concrete agreements on border delineation and other pending issues with neighbouring countries can and will be achieved in the next few months. As regards the role of the United Nations system, we share the view of the Secretary-General and Mr. Hasegawa that UNMISET will have to focus increasingly on preparing and implementing its exit strategy during the coming six months, aiming at increasing Timorese ownership, but also requiring sustained bilateral and multilateral assistance following the departure of UNMISET.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“Germany agrees with the balanced assessments and conclusions of the Special Representative and with the report of the Secretary-General. While acknowledging the progress Timor-Leste has made in the past few months on its path towards self- sufficiency and stability, the finish line has not yet been crossed. The political solution of various issues on the domestic front demands urgent and continued efforts on the part of the Timorese authorities. Further development of key State institutions and security agencies, the veterans issue, the broadening of the dialogue with civil society, the appointment of the Provedor for Human Rights and Justice and the focus on reconciliation as an important element in nation- building are required.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“My delegation is grateful for the comprehensive and instructive briefing given by Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and we welcome the detailed progress report of the Secretary- General on the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET). Let me begin by saying that Germany aligns itself with the statement to be made by the Netherlands on behalf of the European Union. Germany commends the steady progress achieved by the people and the Government of Timor-Leste and by UNMISET in the past three months. The Special Representative deserves our special tribute for having constituted eight working groups following the previous discussion in the Council in August, thus maintaining the momentum and following-up on the concerns expressed by member States.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“From our point of view, the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, uniting member States and non-member States of the Security Council, should integrate a gender perspective into its work, as a matter of priority. Finally, I wish to emphasize the very important contribution of civil society and, in particular, of the non-governmental organizations, which were rightly given an opportunity to meet with the members of the Security Council in an Arrias-style meeting last week. We welcome initiatives, such as those by Canada, Chile, the United Kingdom and the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security, to organize round tables with representatives from all Security Council member States, where strategies on the full implementation of the resolution are discussed in a remarkably open and constructive atmosphere.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“Let me re-emphasize that Germany, a friend of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), is deeply committed to the vision set forth in that landmark resolution and has undertaken various efforts to realize that vision. Germany is one of the few countries to have provided a detailed report on its national initiatives concerning the implementation of that resolution. We stress the need to include women at all levels of peace negotiations and conflict resolution. The promotion of the full participation of women in post-conflict and reconstruction processes is a political priority. Having said that, I wish to stress the fact that more can be done by Member States in supporting the United Nations system-wide implementation of the resolution, in all its aspects.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“I also would like to mention the very recent initiative for a conference on gender justice organized by the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and others. Let me express the hope that there will be a concrete follow-up on the key issue of genderjustice. We are now beginning to understand that disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programmes, which have long been neglected, must also be targeted to include women and girls, since in Africa, for instance, one-third of the combatants, including their so-called supporters, are female. As far as reintegration is concerned, we have to respect that female ex-combatants might well not wish to be reintegrated into structures in which their rights, including economic rights, are not guaranteed.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“That also requires that the United Nations continue to train its personnel, including at the level of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and that Member States invest more in gender training of potential peacekeeping staff. The German Government has made the latter a political priority in its endeavours. We strongly believe in the need for accountability for wartime violence against women, and in the necessity to end impunity. Time-bound goals concerning the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) will be very helpful in that regard. The International Criminal Court (ICC) certainly has a key role to play with regard to the investigation and prosecution of gender-based crimes. However, its efforts must be supplemented by national legal mechanisms.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“The Minister of State of the German Foreign Office referred to this requirement during last October's debate on resolution 1325 (2000), at that time referring to the United Nations mission in Afghanistan. However, a gender unit alone is not sufficient even if it is supplied with adequate resources, which, unfortunately, is quite often still not the case. Given the scope of gender-based discrimination, including violence, we need to ensure that all substantive units of a peacekeeping operation, starting with the United Nations assessment team, include specialists with gender expertise. Therefore, more personnel with gender expertise have to be selected during the recruitment process.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“The ratification by the Sudanese Government of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women - the 25th anniversary of which has just been celebrated - would mark another significant step in the right direction. I would like to welcome the excellent proposals by the Secretary-General on how to implement resolution 1325 (2000), which aim at addressing the issue of women, peace and security in an active way. While fundamentally agreeing with all of those proposals, I would like to focus on several of their action-oriented aspects. A gender unit is the main guarantor for the effective integration of a gender perspective in any United Nations mission.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“Unfortunately, the list of countries in conflict having a history of gender-based atrocities is long and includes countries from all continents, including Haiti, Afghanistan, Iraq, Myanmar, the former Yugoslavia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and others. The fact that women account for the vast majority of victims of conflicts and are still significantly underrepresented at all levels of decision-making indicates that we need tools and instruments that promote our common vision as expressed in Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). The continuing extreme violence against women and girls in the Darfur region is a case in point. In order to improve the situation, as well as the future prospects for women in the Sudan, a gender dimension must be integrated into the peace talks.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“We greatly welcome this year's debate marking the fourth anniversary of this important resolution and thank you, Sir, for having taken this important initiative. We particularly welcome the fact that the focus is on gender-based violence and on strategies addressing that problem. I thank Mr. Guehenno, Mrs. Arbour and Ms. Obaid for their important briefings this morning. My delegation also aligns itself with the statement that will be delivered by the Dutch Ambassador later, on behalf of the presidency of the European Union. Violence against women is an issue of the highest priority because of its human, political, social and economic dimensions. The phenomenon of gender- based violence can be overcome only by the empowerment of women in all aspects of public and private life.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“It also provides troops for the Eurocorps headquarters, which took over the leadership of ISAF in August this year. Finally, German troops are part of the French-German brigade within the Kabul multinational brigade. Mr. President, Germany welcomes the verification of the political rights campaign and the report by UNAMA and the independent Afghan Commissioner for Human Rights. This is an important mechanism to ensure that the Afghan people can enjoy their liberties, guaranteed in the constitution, and that they can participate in the political decision-making process, especially in the provinces.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“The narco- economy endangers economic reconstruction and the establishment of functioning State structures. We therefore welcome the measures taken by the Afghan Government and others in combating this illicit economy. The Secretary-General has rightly asked the international community to strengthen the effort to consolidate peace and stability. Afghanistan will continue to need external help in order to face the challenges to security. In that context, I would like to point to the establishment of a second German provincial reconstruction team Faizabad, in Badakhshan. An advance team is already on the ground, and soon a first troop contingent will be deployed. Germany remains the largest national provider of armed forces for ISAF in Kabul.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“It will therefore be of the utmost importance to continue to reform the security sector by disarming militias and further establishing a functioning judicial system and national army and police forces. Germany will continue its support for building up national Afghan police forces. The additional time gained due to the postponement of the parliamentary election should be used to improve the security situation. We hope that the Afghan Government and the international community will accelerate the process of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration in all provinces, in order to guarantee free and fair elections nation-wide and to strengthen the authority of the federal Government. Germany is also alarmed by the increased cultivation of drug crops. Last year Afghanistan had the second largest opium harvest ever.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“We welcome the fact that observer missions from the European Union and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, as well as from the Asia Foundation and the National Democratic Institute, will be present. NATO is also preparing to further assist the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in providing the necessary security for the election. Germany is concerned about the deteriorating security situation, which was mentioned by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. That situation is also affecting areas that had heretofore been stable. We share the assessment that security is threatened from three sides, namely, by terrorist forces such as the Taliban and Al Qaeda, by factional fighting between hostile armed groups and by criminal activities, particularly those associated with drugs.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“Voter registration, and in particular the high percentage of women participating, has been a great success and has exceeded our most optimistic expectations. That is a clear sign that the Afghan people are able and willing to determine their own destiny. The presidential election is a decisive step along the road of democratization and reconstruction, as laid out in the Bonn process. We wish to thank the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for its extraordinary effort in assisting the Afghan Government in that endeavour. The Afghan Government and the international community must now undertake the necessary measures to ensure that the presidential election is conducted successfully.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“Let me express my delegation's shock at the crashes involving two civilian passenger aircraft yesterday in southern Russia. The German Government would like to convey its deepest condolences to the relatives of the victims. My delegation is very grateful for the report of the Secretary-General (S/2004/634) and for the extensive and comprehensive briefing made by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jean Arnault. Let me begin by saying that Germany aligns itself with the statement that the Ambassador of the Netherlands will make on behalf of the European Union. Germany fully concurs with the findings of the report and its concluding observations, as well as with the assessment presented this morning by Mr. Arnault.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“In this regard, we express our confidence in all parties involved that the legal proceedings against the perpetrators of the crimes of 1999 are conducted in due course and in an appropriate manner. Timor-Leste has rightly been described as a success story and a true model for nation-building. It will be important for the international community to remain committed to helping the people of Timor-Leste in building their economy. Economic development will be crucial. Therefore, continued and increased international cooperation and support in this regard is essential.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“We encourage the Government of Timor- Leste in its efforts to settle outstanding issues with its neighbours. In this regard, we hope that the ongoing talks with the Indonesian Government concerning the delineation of the land border will be concluded in the near future. We also believe it will be essential for the development of Timor-Leste's economy that the negotiations with Australia on the maritime border between the two countries and on the sharing of oil and natural gas resources in the region be successful. Reconciliation is an important part of nation- building. The rule of law must be reinforced and confidence in State authority re-established. It is therefore of utmost importance that all perpetrators of serious crimes are brought to justice. Impunity is no option.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“The Government of Timor-Leste has to be commended for their achievements so far and the ongoing efforts towards establishing and securing a stable democracy. Nevertheless, deficiencies in capacity-building still remain. Experienced, skilled and qualified personnel are still lacking, and external support remains necessary at this stage. In order to terminate the mandate as envisaged, training and capacity- building will therefore be the key tasks for the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) in the remaining months. We welcome the adoption of key pieces of legislation in the security field and the transfer of security responsibility from UNMISET to the authorities, police and national defence forces of Timor-Leste.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“My delegation is grateful for the comprehensive briefing we have just heard from Mr. Hedi Annabi. We also commend Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa for the work he has carried out as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to Timor-Leste during the last three months. Let me begin by saying that Germany aligns itself with the statement that the Ambassador of the Netherlands will make on behalf of the European Union. Considerable progress has been achieved in all the elements of the mandate of Security Council resolution 1543 (2004) since the last report of the Secretary-General (S/2004/333). We have seen progress in the fields of public administration and the justice system, development and law enforcement, and security and stability.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“We firmly believe that if we manage to achieve the reform of local government, that will also help to solve many of the current problems in the standards implementation. Let me conclude by thanking the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo for its continued efforts in Kosovo and by assuring the new Special Representative, Mr. Jessen-Petersen, of the full support of my Government.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“In that regard, we look forward to the next report of the Secretary-General, including an assessment by the Special Representative, as set out in the Council's presidential statements of December 2003 and April 2004. One further positive development was the finalization by the end of July of the framework document on local government reform, as mentioned during the briefing. We call upon all Kosovars to participate fully in the implementation of local government reform. All communities in Kosovo will benefit from that reform. It directly responds to their needs and contributes to ensuring sustainable living conditions. The reform is aimed at providing more participation and more democracy for the whole of Kosovo.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source