YouSaid · the spoken record

Valdivieso

lines on the record

816

first

1999-08-25

most recent

2003-01-14

sittings or episodes

123

sources

un-security-council

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

1. “I should like to draw the attention of the members to the following documents: S/2001/754, S/2001/783, S/2001/785 and S/2001/798, respectively letters dated 31 July and 13, 14 and 16 August 2001 from the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations; also documents S/2001/768, S/2001/770, S/2001/775, S/2001/780 and S/2001/787, respectively letters dated 6, 7, 8, 9 and 13 August 2001 from the Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations; and documents S/2001/790 and S/2001/791, letters dated 8 and 10 August 2001 respectively, from the Permanent Representative of Belgium to the United Nations. The first speaker inscribed on my list is the Permanent Observer of Palestine, on whom I call.”

   2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source

2. “Ahmad Hajihosseini, Deputy Permanent Observer of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to the United Nations, during the Council's discussion of the item entitled 'The situation in the Middle East, including the 7,7 Palestinian Question . This letter will be published as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/2001/800. If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 to Mr. Ahmad Hajihosseini. There being no objection, it is so decided. The Security Council will now resume its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in response to the request contained in a letter dated 15 August 2001 from the representatives of Mali and Qatar to the United Nations, document S/2001/797.”

   2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source

3. “In accordance with past practice in this matter, I propose that the Council extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to the Acting Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People. There being no objection, it is so decided. I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 17 August 2001 from the Charge d'affaires of the Permanent Mission of Mali to the United Nations which reads as follows: "I have the honour to request that the Security Council extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to His Excellency Mr.”

   2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source

4. “At the invitation of the President, Mr. Al-Kidwa (Palestine) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Spanish): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 17 August 2001 from the Acting Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, which reads as follows: "In my capacity as Acting Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, I have the honour to request that I be invited to participate in the debate on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including Jerusalem, under rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Security Council." On previous occasions, the Security Council has extended invitations to representatives of other United Nations bodies in connection with the consideration of matters on its agenda.”

   2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source

5. “The President (spoke in Spanish): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 17 August 2001 from the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, which was issued as document S/2001/799, and which reads as follows: "I have the honour to request that, in accordance with its previous practice, the Security Council invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in the meeting of the Security Council to be held on Monday, 20 August 2001, regarding the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including Jerusalem." I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to participate in the current debate in accordance with the rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided.”

   2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source

6. “Lancry (Israel) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Baali (Algeria), Mr. Buallay (Bahrain), Mr. de Ruyt (Belgium), Mr. Olhaye (Djibouti), Mr. Bebars (Egypt), Mr. Sharma (India), Mr. Widodo (Indonesia), Mr. Nejad Hosseinian (Islamic Republic of Iran), Mr. Aldouri (Iraq), Mr. Akasaka (Japan), Mr. Goussous (Jordan), Mr. Al-Otaibi (Kuwait), Mr. Babaa (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya), Mr. Hasmy (Malaysia), Mr. Ly (Mauritania), Mr. Loulichki (Morocco), Mr. Al-Hassan (Oman), Mr. Ahmad (Pakistan), Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar), Mr. Shobokshi (Saudi Arabia), Mr. Maitland (South Africa), Mr. Erwa (Sudan), Mr. Cengizer (Turkey) and Mr. Al-Ashtal (Yemen) took the seats reserved for them at the side ofthe Council Chamber.”

   2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source

7. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Algeria, Bahrain, Belgium, Djibouti, Egypt, India, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sudan, Turkey and Yemen, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr.”

   2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source

8. “"The Security Council welcomes the efforts of the European Union, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in support of the Framework Agreement. It also calls on the international community to consider how best to assist the Government of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in facilitating its full implementation. "The Security Council will continue to follow closely developments on the ground." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/200 1/20. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 6pm.”

   2001-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4356 (2001) · source

9. “The Council rejects any attempt to use violence, including the use of landmines, to undermine the Framework Agreement, which has been negotiated by the democratically elected political leadership of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. "The Security Council supports the actions of the President and Government of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia aimed at resolving the crisis and assuring a stable and democratic future for all of the citizens of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, including through continued dialogue with the full representation of all legitimate political parties to strengthen democracy and preserve the multi-ethnic character of Macedonian society and the stability of the country.”

   2001-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4356 (2001) · source

10. “"The Council calls for the full implementation of its resolution 1345 (2001) and reaffirms the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. "The Council calls again on all those concerned, including on leaders of ethnic Albanian communities in the region, publicly to condemn violence and ethnic intolerance and to use their influence to secure peace. It reiterates its call to all who have contact with extremist groups to make clear to them that they have no support from any quarter in the international community. The Council condemns the ongoing Violence by extremists and calls on all parties to respect the ceasefire.”

    2001-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4356 (2001) · source

11. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council welcomes the signing of the Framework Agreement in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia by President Trajkovski and the leaders of four political parties on 13 August 2001. The Council calls for the full and immediate implementation of the Agreement, which promotes the peaceful and harmonious development of civil society while respecting the ethnic identity and the interests of all Macedonian citizens.”

    2001-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4356 (2001) · source

12. “Finally, I must emphasize the great importance of the inter-agency security assessment mission that visited West Timor from 6 to 14 July under the guidance of the United Nations Security Coordinator, as mentioned in paragraph 46 of the report. When will we receive the results of that mission and, above all, when can action be taken on them? It is clearly indispensable to proceed as quickly as possible on this security issue, hopefully before the elections.”

    2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source

13. “For example, paragraph 54 refers to certain ideas relating to the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations Development Programme, which would surely be of interest to the Executive Board of that Programme. How is coordination to be established between the efforts of such boards and the Security Council's proposals on the future of UNTAET? Secondly, I should like greater specificity on the status of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), which, according to paragraph 22 of the report, is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year. How will those who have been elected participate in UNDAF? Will they be in a position to define development priorities by the end of the year or will they maintain UNDAF as a process focused exclusively on the United Nations vision?”

    2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source

14. “In this context, it is quite obvious that paragraphs 52 through 60 of the Secretary-General's report require very careful study. The Security Council will keep abreast of the elections to be held on 30 August; once the Timorese have expressed their political will, the Council must ensure that its opinion is given due weight in the definition of UNTAET's mandate and of any other mandates that might be agreed. I should like to ask the Secretariat a few general questions in order to obtain an up-to-date understanding of certain aspects of the report. First, I should like to be a little clearer on how the presence of other United Nations agencies in East Timor is to be coordinated with any future decision of the Security Council concerning UNTAET.”

    2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source

15. “We want favourable results in the political, economic and social spheres and therefore believe that our exchange today marks the onset of a strategic debate that should lead to defining an appropriate role for the United Nations in East Timor. Colombia feels that, in determining the future of UNTAET, the sole valid criterion is one that will surely be simple to define: the specific conditions and needs of East Timor and its people. Any other criterion that may be brought to the debate 4 such as budget, the needs of other peacekeeping operations, current or potential, and so on - could lead us to draw inappropriate conclusions. This is not a simplistic assertion, but a realistic one, given the situation in East Timor. We must first decide what East Timor needs from the United Nations and then define how to provide what the Timorese need.”

    2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source

16. “The United Nations has no choice but to accompany the Timorese to the very end, that is, until they have developed local capacities that will allow the emerging State to create the conditions for adequate and sustainable development. The Security Council, the United Nations system and the Timorese, in particular, all face the challenge of contributing to the establishment of a system of government in which law, institutions, respect for human rights, tolerance and respect for diverse ideologies and viewpoints prevail and in which, we must say yet again, full, complete and due justice is essential. Colombia, as a member of the Security Council, wishes actively to contribute to the construction by the Timorese of a promising future in peace.”

    2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source

17. “Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I, too, wish most particularly to thank Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, and Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta for their very comprehensive and enlightening statements. We also wish to thank the Secretary-General for the report that is before us. The excellent and highly appreciated work of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) can largely be attributed to the experience, dedication and personal and professional qualities that Mr. Vieira de Mello has brought to his difficult task. The Security Council is entering a decisive period for the future of East Timor. The elections scheduled for 30 August to elect a Constituent Assembly are an essential step in the construction of an independent State in East Timor.”

    2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351 (2001) · source

18. “When we visited Kosovo, one of the aspects mentioned by the various communities - with great sorrow and strong emphasis - was the need to raise the question of missing persons and detainees on a priority basis, because it gives rose to other problems that can be resolved if we begin with the question of missing persons. We therefore commend the actions undertaken by UNMIK, and we hope that it will continue to work with dedication to ensure that this uncertainty, which affects a large number of families of missing persons, can be overcome. Finally, I would like to stress the cooperation that has existed in recent weeks with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. We hope that this cooperation will continue on the part of all of the countries.”

    2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source

19. “These agreements raise the possibility that the more than 200,000 Kosovars who, it is estimated, live in Serbia and Montenegro, will be able to take part in the elections that will take place in November. I must also stress the new status that has been given to the Commissioner for Kosovo by the Government of Belgrade. This would seem to indicate that positive advances will continue to be made in these relations, which are essential for stability in the region. As concerns the question of missing persons, we would like to stress the importance of the signing of the memorandum of understanding between UNMIK and the International Committee for Missing Persons. This will make it possible to begin DNA tests, so that we are able to identify the remains of various people.”

    2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source

20. “As concerns the elections, the main concern that we all have is to ensure that participation includes all of the minority groups, especially the Serb community. In order to achieve this, UNMIK intends to tackle various aspects of this issue, inter alia, the improvement of relations with Belgrade; the improvement of security conditions for the return of refugees; and the development of mechanisms for the registration of the population. That is why we would like to highlight the importance of the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the International Organization for Migration and the Serbian Commission for Refugees, as well as the signing next Monday of an agreement between the International Organization for Migration and the Montenegrin Commissioner for Refugees in Montenegro.”

    2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source

21. “We are grateful for the valuable information that has been provided us by Mr. Guehenno on the effectiveness that is being demonstrated in the area of combating organized crime, due precisely to the establishment of this new pillar. As Mr. Haekkerup has said, the question of the refugees who are entering Kosovo from Macedonia is a source of serious concern. This is a potential problem that could affect the internal stability of Kosovo. Indeed, a greater number of people are coming from Macedonia than are going to it, thus the number of refugees in Kosovo is increasing. In addition, they are coming to regions or cities whose capacity to receive them has reached its limit. This situation calls for the attention of the international community, and we must take due note ofit.”

    2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source

22. “Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I should like to thank Mr. Guehenno, Under-Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations, for the information he has presented to us this morning. We would like on this occasion to follow up on a few matters that were dealt with by the Council a month ago as a result of the Council's mission to the field: mainly, the security situation, the preparations for the elections and the problem of missing persons. With respect to security, I have to say that a month ago we had great expectations of the impact that the implementation of the three legislative initiatives would have, as well as the establishment by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) of a new police and justice pillar. We know, of course, that a month is not long enough to implement these measures.”

    2001-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4350 (2001) · source

23. “We praise with great appreciation and admiration the relief workers who, even in the very hostile environment that prevails in many provinces of the Congo, persevere in their humanitarian efforts. We cannot abandon them at this time.”

    2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source

24. “Fourthly, as for the humanitarian situation, my delegation would like to respond to the concern that prevails among humanitarian organizations as a result of the current situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We would like to add our voice to the urgent call of the donors that was made in Geneva on 13 July by the heads of the four most important humanitarian assistance agencies of the United Nations system: the Office for the Coordinator of Humanitarian Affairs, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the United Nations Children's Fund and the World Food Programme (WFP). Stable and adequate contributions and ease of access to the populations in need are the two most urgent elements at the present time.”

    2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source

25. “We have been thus informed, for example, in a recent and very useful meeting under the Arria formula. The authorities of Kinshasa and the countries associated with the conflict must refrain from providing support, training and shelter to the irregular forces that operate in this region, including the Mayi- Mayi militias, and must provide MONUC with the information that they possess on their number and location. This is the procedure that was agreed upon to begin a reliable process of disarmament, demobilization, reintegration resettlement or repatriation of the so-called negative forces. Negligence or delay in responding to these concerns must be considered a serious obstacle on the road to peace. We would like Ambassador Morjane to describe the level of cooperation that the Mission has received in this respect.”

    2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source

26. “The operation "peace boat", which is soon to set out from Kinshasa, will provide food and supplies to many people who live along the banks of the river and will provide important support for the humanitarian actions in the area. In this connection, we would like to ask Ambassador Morjane about the progress in the initiative to set up a commission for the administration of the Congo River basin, made up of representatives of parties to the conflict, the United Nations agencies in the field and neighbouring countries that will use this waterway. The third aspect is the activity of the irregular forces in the east. Here we would like to draw attention to and condemn the serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law that have taken place persistently and with impunity in the eastern provinces of the Congo.”

    2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source

27. “We hope that this city will become a symbol of peace, located, as it is, in the heart of the country, and, if the Congolese themselves so decide, that it can be the seat of the national dialogue, the first preparatory meeting for which will take place on 20 August in the capital of Botswana. The second item that I would like to mention is that of navigation on the Congo River. My delegation would like to highlight the presence of MONUC all along the Congo River. We welcome the safe arrival in Kisangani of the Uruguayan river unit, which has given rise to the expectation, after three years of intense war, that civil navigation along the river can be re-established and the economy of the riparian populations reactivated.”

    2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source

28. “Thus, having listened to the statement of the head of the United Nations Mission at this meeting, I wish to refer to four aspects that, as we all know, are of special relevance. First of all, concerning the demilitarization of Kisangani, it is true that the phase of the separation of forces, which began in April, must be concluded as soon as possible. We insist, as other delegations have done in different circumstances, on the complete demilitarization of the city of Kisangani and its environs. This is a commitment that the Rassemblement congolais pour la democratie (RCD) has shown it is willing to fulfil, and we hope that it does so without further delay. It is also a measure that will greatly contribute to alleviating the suffering of the population in the area and to restoring trust.”

    2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source

29. “Nevertheless, the countries of the region have called for the presence of the United Nations to help them overcome the deep difficulties and interests that separate them. This task falls primarily to MONUC. The presence of Kamel Morjane in the field has been a positive factor in the success of the Mission. However, the most difficult decisions for us in the Council have, perhaps, yet to come, in particular in facing the dilemmas of the third phase of deployment. Following the cessation of hostilities and the separation of forces, the conflict seems to have focused its destructive capacities and greatest dangers to the population on the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source

30. “Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I thank you, Sir, for convening this open meeting with Ambassador Kamel Morjane, allowing him to inform all delegations about the work being undertaken by the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC). I also note the participation and presence of the Secretary- General and the appeal he made in his opening statement. We thank Ambassador Morjane for his extensive and, as always, lucid briefing and wish him great success in his new post, in which he will be able to continue providing valuable services to the peoples of Africa and other continents. Establishing peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the primary task of the Congolese people themselves. It is they who must restore coexistence among themselves and with their neighbours.”

    2001-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4348 (2001) · source

31. “It was quite a striking meeting and reaffirmed our belief that we have to keep channels open. I would just like to emphasize one of the topics covered there: to whom should the Council be accountable? Accountability is a term that has no precise translation in Spanish. But I was struck by the fact that there have been many requests, demands and claims emanating from Member States that are not members of the Council. What was discussed was the need to change both the content and the form of the report of the Security Council. So this month we missed an opportunity to explore this topic, and I think that it is something we can cover in the next few months.”

    2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source

32. “The other suggestion I have relates to a general omission, of which all of us members were guilty, when we did not decide that the private meeting during which the Secretary-General was selected could have been a meeting that other Members could have attended. I think that we have to leave this suggestion open so that five years hence it can perhaps be taken up. In other words, it could have been a private meeting, but non-members of the Council could have attended without the right to speak. Finally, I think that it is important to increase the opportunities for the Council to have relationships with other United Nations bodies. During this month, we missed an opportunity to assess the interesting discussion of the Working Group on Security Council reform, where three Members of the Council did participate and found it very interesting.”

    2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source

33. “Now I would like to make a few comments in the form of suggestions, addressing myself to you, Mr. President, the other members and all others present. As regards the agenda for consultations, it seemed to me that this month the "other matters" were not being taken up at the end of each meeting. In other words, it was asked if anyone wanted to raise other matters - they were mentioned and then they were put aside. I think it is more interesting - no, in fact, indispensable-that we continue to deal with other matters at the end of the meeting, even if items are mentioned at the beginning, because sometimes we do not have time to call in our experts in time. So let us have the agenda continue to be an agenda.”

    2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source

34. “Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): In addition to your comment, Mr. President, we also have time limits. But I would like first of all to highlight your commitment to making this a more open Council, which was achieved, and your great capacity for work, your leadership of the Mission to Kosovo and also of the process of selecting the Secretary-General. As for our working methods, I see that much progress was achieved. The drafting of the lists, while still mysterious, has improved. As regards the subjects covered, it was a very busy, very varied, but also a very balanced month. There was also much controversy. I am thinking of yesterday, when the representative of Iraq was quite aggressive with some of us that are not the main actors.”

    2001-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4343 (2001) · source

35. “The benefits of peace must be explained clearly in terms of the opportunities they would provide for former combatants. These benefits of peace should be made more attractive than any illusory benefits of war.”

    2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source

36. “We believe that this relationship should be used to induce them to abide by the standards of international humanitarian law in areas they control, where violations are reported on a daily basis. This is a way of protecting civilians through persuasion, which does not imply any changes to the mandate of the Mission and should be undertaken with no reservations. Finally, I would like to join with other delegations that have spoken in support of the manner in which the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme is being implemented. We believe, along with the people of Sierra Leone, that since a considerable amount of resources has been invested in deploying a peace mission, the funding for this programme should also be strengthened.”

    2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source

37. “In the area of justice, we believe that the two components, the Truth Commission and the Special Court, must work on the basis of complementarity as regards the allocation of responsibilities, the exercise of justice and the thwarting of impunity. Colombia is definitely one of the countries that is very interested in justice. We also believe that there cannot be a conflict between the search for peace and the search forjustice. Fourthly, several delegations have already referred to the sensitive humanitarian situation in the country, which continues to worry us. For the moment, we would merely like to point out that in the process of involving the RUF leadership we see another example of the growing interaction between the United Nations and non-State armed actors.”

    2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source

38. “Thirdly, my delegation recognizes President Kabbah's efforts to bring about an understanding with the rebels, as was demonstrated by the announcement to release an important group of RUF members who were jailed. We urge him to continue conversations in the Joint Committee and to ease the way for the transformation of this movement into a political party. Preparations for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission must also be accelerated; but we wonder whether it is really the job of the High Commissioner for Refugees to gather funds to establish this Commission. We would like to hear Ambassador Adeniji's comments on this point.”

    2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source

39. “Secondly, UNAMSIL's presence in areas formerly controlled by the Revolutionary United Front (RUF), including some points along the border with Guinea, as well as more permanent patrolling in the Kono district and other diamond-producing areas, reflect the commitment that all members of the United Nations have undertaken with respect to peace in Sierra Leone and stability in Western Africa. The Freetown authorities must respond to this display of support on the part of the international community by restoring in a visible way the authority of the State with a view to providing basic services for the population and holding the forthcoming elections.”

    2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source

40. “First, my delegation believes that the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone has been moving successfully towards an increasingly complex phase by adding new components, reinforcing others and preparing future deployment plans. We support the Secretary-General's intention to examine the role of the civilian police advisers and to respond favourably to the petition for electoral assistance. We are glad to know that today it is feasible to think about holding elections towards the end of this year.”

    2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source

41. “Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to express my appreciation for the presentation of the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) by his Special Representative, Mr. Oluyemi Adeniji. The delegation of Colombia notes with satisfaction the important progress outlined in the Secretary-General's tenth report and also the broad support and cooperation that UNAMSIL is providing to the authorities of that country. The action of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is contributing positively to this atmosphere, which is favourable to peace. Its sponsorship of the Abuja Agreement last December was crucial to the process. I would like to make the following brief comments in that connection.”

    2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source

42. “That is why a decision allowing the necessary changes to be made in the oil-for-food programme, acceptable to all members of the Council and in conformity with the spirit of resolution 1352 (2001), would help to create consensus between the Security Council and Iraq, thus leading to the lifting of sanctions.”

    2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source

43. “We hope that all delegations will participate constructively with a view to drafting a consensus text in the coming days. Only in that way will we be complying with our own resolutions. Sanctions are not an end in themselves. They are simply a tool of the Security Council in the maintenance of international peace and security. We should not forget that, as such, they are an alternative to the use of force. In this case, it is important for the Government of Iraq to have a clear understanding of what the international community expects from it, including guarantees for regional security, before sanctions are lifted.”

    2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source

44. “In this vein, the so- called "goods review list" proposed by the United Kingdom will shed further light on the elements to which the international community believes Iraq should not have access ifit is to be prevented from rearming. The least that can be expected from members of the Security Council is that we comply with our own resolutions. Accordingly, and taking into account the agreement in resolution 1352 (2001), the members of the Security Council are currently considering various proposals to enhance the functioning of the oil-for-food programme. Under the coordination of the United Kingdom, meetings of experts have been held concerning the text of a draft resolution and an annex of proceedings. These consultations of experts have been useful and considerable progress has been made.”

    2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source

45. “As the Secretary- General indicates, "It is essential for the Government of Iraq to prioritize its contracting, giving particular attention to the food, health and nutrition sectors". (S/2001/505, para. 132) He also mentions the need to avoid delays in the submission of applications and to expedite the issuance of unopened letters of credit for already approved applications. During its informal revision of the sectors of contracts on hold, the Office of the Iraq Programme reiterated the need for members of the sanctions Committee that are placing contracts on hold to be more clear as to the criteria for such an assessment and more clearly to identify the elements they consider problematic for export to Iraq.”

    2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source

46. “These include extending the so-called "green lists" to other sectors in order to include all kinds of articles, except for those referred to in resolution 1051 (1996); simplifying the plan of distribution and making it more flexible; reducing the large number of applications, that remain on hold; and defining with greater precision the elements considered to be of dual use. From these and many other aspects, it is clearly possible to make improvements in the oil-for-food programme, which should have a positive impact on the humanitarian situation of the Iraqi people. However, in order to ensure the proper functioning of the programme, the Government of Iraq must cooperate.”

    2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source

47. “That is why the Government of Iraq is subject to the sanctions regime. The oil-for-food programme was adopted by the Security Council as a provisional measure to alleviate the humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people affected by the sanctions regime. The most recent report of the Secretary-General on this topic, in document S/2001/505, concludes that, despite the limitations and difficulties that have restricted the effective implementation of the oil-for-food programme, it has contributed not only to arresting the decline in but also to improving the living conditions of the average Iraqi in many cases. The report also highlights aspects of the humanitarian programme where improvements could be made to enhance its functioning.”

    2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source

48. “Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): This debate is taking place as the Security Council is conducting negotiations to make some changes in the oil-for-food programme. As members of the Security Council, we are aware of the responsibility delegated to us by the other Members of the United Nations in order to represent them in this important organ, entrusted with the maintenance of international peace and security. Thus, we feel it appropriate that, on certain occasions such as this, the Security Council take into account the views of other Members of the United Nations before adopting decisions on highly important issues. The first point we wish to make is that this matter appears on the agenda of the Security Council precisely because of its impact on international peace and security.”

    2001-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4336 (2001) · source

49. “As the findings ofthe mission make clear, "the status quo is unacceptable" (S/2001/600, para. 30). The responsibility of the international community is limited, but it will be even more limited without the support and cooperation of the population. We therefore appeal to all Kosovars to participate in the activities of the international community, to reject all violence, and to participate in the democratic process, especially the forthcoming elections, which will help create the conditions necessary for reconciliation, stability and progress in the region. The attainment of those objectives will be enhanced by improved relations and dialogue between UNMIK and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, which the Security Council must continue to promote.”

    2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source

50. “Here we need full cooperation from the Belgrade Government. Necessary prudence must not stop us from resolving the present social fragmentation and hostility. That city is a mirror of all the problems of Kosovo. What happens there will send a clear signal about the possible future of the rest of Kosovo. UNMIK must continuously work with KFOR to ensure that decisions are coordinated and that they do not yield conflicting effects. We call on the Belgrade Government to take a more active and constructive position in finding solutions for Mitrovica. It is urgent that the population of Kosovo speedily and fully understand the key role they must play in their own present and future. In other words, "kosovarization" must take place, to use a neologism spawned by this conflict.”

    2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source