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Valdivieso

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first: 1999-08-25
most recent: 2003-01-14
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“We agree on the importance of these elements, and we are confident that the United Nations will be able to help consolidate a culture of protection not only at the international level but also at the national level in close coordination with Governments, who bear primary responsibility for the protection of civilians in armed conflict. In keeping with your suggestion, Mr. President, I shall suggest a number of practical activities by which the Security Council could contribute to the protection of civilians in conflicts of which it is seized. First, it is crucial that there be proper follow-up of the impact on civilians of all Security Council actions, such as statements on specific situations, the imposition or lifting of sanctions, and the creation, extension or termination of peacekeeping operations.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): Incidents of armed violence against defenceless populations exacerbate the vulnerability and poverty in which millions of people live. We wish therefore to join the Secretary-General in calling for a culture of protection in our time, based on the elements he mentions in his report (S/2001/33l): strengthened criminal justice systems; regional approaches to the protection of refugees and to monitoring humanitarian situations that could endanger peace; greater guarantees of access by humanitarian organizations to the victims of conflict; and greater participation by civil society, including the media and the private sector, in efforts to create a broad network for the protection of civilians.”
2001-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4312 (2001) · source
“However, we wanted to take the floor in order to reiterate what has been emphasized by other speakers: it is important that the return of internally displaced persons and refugees should be carried out in an orderly manner, so as to prevent the clear risk of this becoming a humanitarian crisis. That is why we would like to ask the Secretariat to keep us informed about this matter.”
2001-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4310 (2001) · source
“Mr. Franco (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): We are very grateful for the information given to us today by Mr. Guehenno about the achievements of recent days. Those achievements demonstrate the parties' genuine commitment to the implementation of the peace Agreement signed in December last year. We invite the parties to continue to display that positive and constructive attitude, in order to reach an understanding on pending issues. In that regard, we would like to highlight the activities of the Border Commission, the establishment of an air corridor and the signing by one of the parties of the status-of-forces agreement. We had prepared some questions, but they were answered by Mr. Guehenno this morning.”
2001-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4310 (2001) · source
“The achievements attained in Bosnia and Herzegovina must contribute to solving those problems by seeking to strengthen a model for international cooperation that leads to the establishment of a multi- ethnic society that can live in peace.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“Petritsch's views as to whether the Security Council can make any contribution to ensure that this nationalist group abandon its objectives, which are contrary to the necessary process of democratization and the implementation of the Agreements. To conclude, we would like to reiterate something we have said on other occasions. The conflicts in the Balkans cannot be dealt with one-by-one or in isolation; they must be analysed in a regional context. If we make a mistake in this regard, we will not reach a definitive solution; rather, we will consciously be putting off problems in order to solve them in the future.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“We are concerned at the latent threat posed by that party's creation of an autonomous government, regardless of the fact that a decision to do so has been put off. We have several questions in this regard that we hope Mr. Petritsch will help us clarify. First of all, notwithstanding the explanations he gave us in his briefing, it is clear that the attitudes of nationalists have found a response among various populations. What actual support do they have in the Bosnian Croat population? Secondly, what actions can, or should, be taken to prevent a negative effect on military forces? I would also like to ask Mr. Petritsch whether the initiatives of the Bosnian Croat nationalists could be imitated by other nationalist parties having the same tendencies? Finally, I would like to hear Mr.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“That is why we must avoid letting the existing institutional fragility make it possible for the crises in neighbouring countries to have negative effects on the consolidation of a multi-ethnic and multicultural society in this country. We agree with the priorities set by Mr. Petritsch with regard to economic reform, the return of refugees and the consolidation of institutions. We also agree that working seriously to reach those goals would ensure the structural changes necessary to guarantee stability in the country. Nevertheless, we are concerned by the fact that the current political instability may diminish the efforts being made to reach those goals. As many others have said, we reject the attitude taken by the Bosnian Croat nationalist party, which has become a threat to the implementation of the Dayton Agreement.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“The results of the elections demonstrate the commitment of the citizens of that country to make real change. The increased return of displaced persons and refugees has made it necessary to reformulate the policies designed to deal with this issue, so as to make them sustainable in the long-term. The economic reforms being carried out represent the commitment that exists to achieve the structural progress and changes suggested by international economic bodies. All these changes are still very fragile, which is why the international community cannot assume an attitude that would indicate that its commitment to this country is no longer a priority. History has shown us how the domino effect has had an effect on the conflicts in this region in particular.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (interpretation from Spanish): As my colleagues have done, I too would like to begin by welcoming our colleague, the new Ambassador of Tunisia, who has just taken up his responsibilities in the Security Council. We would also like to welcome the Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We are grateful for the information provided to us by Mr. Petritsch, the High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina. His contribution is essential for a full picture of what is happening in Bosnia and Herzegovina vis-a-vis the implementation of the Dayton Peace Accord. The economic, political and social situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina has undergone positive changes in recent months.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“The resurgence of violence is a clear sign ofillicit arms trafficking in this territory. We have to ask ourselves; what is the real effect of an arms embargo like the one that is in force? Where are the extremist groups getting these arms and munitions? We feel that this should not be overlooked. It is clear that the provisions of resolution 1160 (1998) are being violated, and as a result the Security Council must investigate these facts through the Sanctions committee. In conclusion, I would like to express Colombia's support for the presidential statement that we will adopt following this meeting.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“We are concerned by the risks that these decisions could represent, mostly due to the instability that we see in the zone. That is why UNMIK and KFOR have to continue supervising very closely the implementation of these new mechanisms in order to ensure that the parties comply with their commitments. The fourth aspect is how acts of violence are perceived. We would like the Special Representative to tell us his opinion on how these violent acts committed by extremists are perceived in the field. How much support do these extremist groups have among the population? How do they perceive the caution that is exercised by the Serbian and Macedonian armies? What is the impact on the population of statements and communiques that are issued by the Security Council?”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“The participation of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in all stages of the process is crucial. That is why we regret the fact that the Serb representative has left the Working Group. Although this has already been mentioned several times, I would like Mr. Haekkerup to give us more information on the possible causes of this decision and to tell us what options exist to guarantee that he will return and participate in the process. The third aspect has to do with Belgrade. We note that measures have been established to build confidence, such as the establishment of an UNMIK office in Belgrade, the programme proposed by Serbia to solve the problems in southern Serbia and the decision that Serbian forces will begin to control a part of the territory of the ground safety zone.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“We would like to draw attention to the complexity of addressing simultaneously such issues as amnesty, impunity, access to justice, the establishment of a judicial structure, security for judges and prosecutors, and a related topic: the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. In this respect, I would like to ask Mr. Haekkerup for some additional information on his proposal for a distinct and unified structure for the police and judicial systems, administered by UNMIK, as mentioned in paragraph 38 of the report of the Secretary-General. The second aspect is the establishment of the legal framework for provisional self-government. We feel that the decision to postpone the holding of general elections is wise. As we have said in the past, we must first define the scope of the institutions before the holding of elections.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“These achievements have altered the almost total dependence on outside actors, along the lines of what is stipulated in resolution 1244 (1999). The training offered by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to public officials who were elected in October and who are assuming control of local administrations has facilitated the process of administrative decentralization, which could be a guarantee for the establishment of strong institutions. We would also like to note programmes to boost the economy. In discussing the strengthening of local structures, I should also mention the importance the report attaches to the administration of justice and, in general, to the rule of law.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): As has been said, the security situation in Kosovo and in the surrounding area continues to be very worrying. That is why we regard the fact that General Carlo Cobigiosu, the commander of the Kosovo Force (KFOR), was not able to be with us today and we hope that he will visit us in the near future. We would like to welcome Mr. Haekkerup, whom we thank for the information he has given us. I will try to focus my statement on a few elements raised by Mr.Haekkerup and in the report of the Secretary- General, omitting comments on the security situation, since this is more related to KFOR. There are four aspects I would like to highlight. First is the strengthening of the local administrative structures. We applaud the achievements that were reached in the institutional and economic spheres.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“We hope that today's deliberations will send clear signals about the unanimous expectations and wishes of the community of nations for peace in the Middle East.”
2001-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4295Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In summary, it is necessary to return to the path of cooperation in order to improve security and make possible the restoration of a minimum level of trust to end the current wave of violence and re-establish the conditions that will enable progress towards a definitive agreement. The volatility of the situation in the Middle East is well known. Current events clearly pose a threat to international peace and security. In that regard, it is necessary that the Security Council continue its permanent review of the situation in order to comply with its responsibilities. My delegation believes that an international presence under the auspices of the United Nations would be a catalyst for the restoration of peace in the occupied territories.”
2001-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4295Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In this regard, we would like to call on all the parties to take all necessary steps to end the violence and bring the situation back to normal so as to be able to resume negotiations on a basis acceptable to all. It is crucial that financial remittances be resumed, as there is a risk of strangling the Palestinian economy - something that would have unforeseeable humanitarian consequences and could eventually lead to an escalation of violence. The parties should determine the basis for discussions while taking into account the progress previously achieved. In addition, the leadership of the Palestinian Authority should be maintained.”
2001-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4295Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We hope that both parties also listen to what the other Members of the Organization think about the situation in Palestine. The current wave of violence is lamentable, given the fact that a few months ago the parties were very close to reaching an agreement. The history lesson is clear: we should take advantage of opportunities for peace, and we should bear in mind that it is easier to erode a peace process than it is to build one. The current wave of violence is unacceptable because it takes the region back to the situation that prevailed nearly 10 years ago. A great deal has been said about the disproportionate Israeli response to what was initially a street protest by young people throwing stones. Violence breeds further violence. That violence takes on a momentum of its own that later is more difficult to stop.”
2001-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4295Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome this opportunity to exchange opinions on the situation of the occupied territories, which is a matter of great concern to my delegation and, as we have seen from today's debate, to the entire international community. Yesterday we had the opportunity to listen to Mr. Shimon Peres, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Israel. We would like to thank him for having been the one to ask to come to convey to the members of the Security Council the views of the new Government of Israel on the current situation. At yesterday's meeting we had an opportunity to convey to Mr. Peres and to the Permanent Observer of the Palestine the views of the members of the Council on the situation of the occupied territories.”
2001-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4295Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Secondly, how long does he think that the relief operations can continue before we start seeing the beginnings of donor fatigue and a decline in contributions? Thirdly, what has the RUF's attitude been to the recent arrivals? Could such recent arrivals be a potential pool of allies for it in its struggle against the Government?”
2001-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4291 (2001) · source
“Perhaps it is necessary, therefore, to review once again the options offered by the presence of UNAMSIL in the field and the results of its most recent contacts with Revolutionary United Front (RUF) representatives. Although the ceasefire still stands, the presence of returnees increases the number of civilians exposed to the threat of conflict, and, as a result, there will be a greater call to extend protection to the civilian population. We would like to thank Mr. Lubbers for his comments, and I would like to ask him the following questions. First, how does UNHCR intend to break the dependence on assistance which has come about as a result of the relief operations involving the returnees, so that these people can return to a normal life in their own country?”
2001-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4291 (2001) · source
“We must therefore consider political and regional security options, with the cooperation of regional stakeholders. The resolution on sanctions on the Government of Liberia, adopted yesterday, sent a very clear signal about the determination of the Security Council to act with resolve. We must now step up our cooperation with the other members of the Economic Community of West African States, including the Governments of Guinea and Sierra Leone, so that the sanctions will induce President Taylor to put an end to his support for rebel groups in the region. We have noted that the regional organization's commitment to deploy an interposition force at the border of Guinea has not been translated into reality.”
2001-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4291 (2001) · source
“It is clear that the Government of Sierra Leone is not in a position to offer recent arrivals medical care or educational services, and less so the means to start their lives anew. Indeed, it is already finding it difficult to meet the needs of the 300,000 displaced persons who live in the part of the territory under its control. Accordingly, we must strengthen the Freetown Government's capacity to respond, with the generous assistance of international donors. We must provide assistance ranging from emergency aid to development aid. If we do not act now, we could be sowing the seeds for the next cycle of conflict in the country and in the region - that region where the United Nations has concentrated the majority of its peacekeeping forces.”
2001-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4291 (2001) · source
“It is very clear that many refugees in Guinea are willing to take the risks involved in returning to their country of origin rather than be subjected to intimidation and violence by the rebel groups. In this respect, we strongly support UNHCR's efforts to repatriate the refugees and to obtain guarantees from the Governments in the region and other armed parties to respect the principles of safe access for refugees and safe passage to other destinations. We are nonetheless concerned by the conditions that await persons who are repatriated to Sierra Leone. In a way, the humanitarian problem has come back to its starting point. We are shifting the poverty, despair and uncertainty that prevails in the refugee camps from one country to another.”
2001-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4291 (2001) · source
“We all know that underlying this humanitarian crisis are deep-rooted political causes that originate in the conflicts of the past decade in Liberia and in Sierra Leone. For this reason, we cannot correct a situation that has claimed 250,000 lives and created 500,000 refugees and 1.5 million internally displaced persons by limiting international action to the humanitarian field. We have to devise political and security solutions. My delegation feels that the Council should explore these options, especially during the upcoming consultations on the renewal of the mandate of the peacekeeping mission in Sierra Leone, in the light of the comments made by the High Commissioner at this meeting.”
2001-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4291 (2001) · source
“Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): The information provided this afternoon by the High Commissioner for Refugees on the humanitarian situation in Guinea paints a disturbing picture given its dimensions and its potential for creating instability in this region of West Africa. It is a situation that requires prompt action on the part of the international community as a whole, including, of course, the Security Council. We would like to thank Mr. Lubbers for the invaluable information he has given us and for the personal attention that he is devoting to this emergency situation, as well as for the efforts of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to alleviate the situation.”
2001-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4291 (2001) · source
“We support the request of the Minister with regard to the need for the Kosovo Force to act immediately to halt such terrorist activities and prevent them from spilling over to the rest of the country and the region. As the Minister rightly pointed out, it is necessary for the international community to continue to maintain a meaningful presence in the area so as to avoid a deterioration of the situation and contribute to the restoration of trust between the parties. We must spare no effort to find a political way out of this crisis, which in our view is the only viable solution. I should like to conclude by expressing the support of my delegation for the presidential statement that we will adopt after this meeting.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4289 (2001) · source
“Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I should like to begin by welcoming Mr. Kerim, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and expressing the support of my country for the quest for a solution to the problems that have brought us together today. Colombia condemns all forms of violence; we cannot accept any justification for it. We therefore join with those who have already condemned the acts that have taken place in recent days near the town of Tanusevci, on the border between Kosovo and Macedonia. My country believes that respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States is one of the most important principles of international relations. We therefore reject the continuing threats by extremists to the territorial integrity of Macedonia.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4289 (2001) · source
“We believe, however, that much remains to be done in that field. In conclusion, it is clear that United Nations Members as a whole are attentively following proceedings in the Security Council and expect satisfactory results from its missions. We feel that a debate such as this has the merit of generating a greater degree of commitment and solidarity among all Members of the Organization, not just among Council members, with respect to activities in the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Nevertheless, I wish to emphasize two elements. First, we feel that the Council should work more closely with regional and subregional organizations on the continent that are entrusted with the prevention and settlement of conflicts. We recall that the September summit was presided over by the head of State of Mali and that its delegation in the Council made important contributions from the standpoint of the Economic Community of West African States and its interests. Secondly, the complexity of conflicts in Africa requires a strategy of integrating political, economic, social and humanitarian aspects, which require responses not only from the Council, but also from the United Nations as a whole. As to the Council, the attention it has paid to conflict-prevention strategies is justified, as are post-conflict peace-building processes.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288Resumption1 (2001) · source
“However, without the establishment of any clear criteria for doing so, the Council has continued to expand the concept of threats to international peace and security to include an interminable series of topics on which it claims competence. In so doing, it is depriving interested States that are not members of the Council from participating in negotiations; it is denying the General Assembly and other organs and agencies of the United Nations system the ability to consider items that naturally fall within their purview; and it is compromising its own ability to obtain tangible results in areas where it has no competitive advantage. The Security Council's attention to Africa is understandable and Colombia considers the United Nations presence in that part of the world to be essential. Africa deserves this dedication in our work.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We would prefer them to be used to encourage greater cooperation, not confrontation, on the part of state or non-state actors that threaten international peace and security. Thus, the debates that have been held within and outside the Council on the humanitarian consequences of sanctions reflect the deep concern prevailing in the international community, and the Council must respond appropriately to that reality. Two other aspects that we wish to emphasize relate to the Security Council's competence with respect to international peace and security and its conduct in conflicts in Africa. Colombia strongly believes in the power conferred on the Security Council as principal guarantor of international peace and security.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Of course, non-permanent members must also assume our share of responsibility in this task and we shall do so with greater aptitude to the extent that the Council is sufficiently representative of the Members of the Organization, with broad participation and, above all, greater transparency in its decision-making. One area that was scarcely mentioned in September's declaration by the heads of State and Government, but which is nonetheless the subject of great attention and discussion in the Council, is that of the imposition of sanctions. Under the Charter, sanctions should be used as a means to help maintain international peace and security and as an alternative to the use of force. They should not be thought of, however, as a punitive tool to extract political concessions.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We were also able to see that we are being urged- and here my delegation fully agrees- to adopt stronger measures in the Security Council vis-d- vis the uncontrolled international trade of small weapons, to observe the appropriate competencies with regard to other United Nations bodies in connection with peace-building following conflicts and, finally, to ensure that decisions adopted by the Council are better known and have the desired effect on areas of the world to which they are directed. It is only natural that the permanent members of the Security Council should bear a greater responsibility for improving the effectiveness of this organ, since many of these measures require a long time to be consolidated.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): We wish to highlight the initiative you have taken, Mr. President, to convene an open debate to follow-up on resolution 1318, adopted on 7 September 2000, by the heads of State and Government of the Security Council member States. We also wish to emphasize the initiative you have taken to enable the non-members of the Security Council to speak this morning so that Council members could take their proposals into account in our statements, which is most important for our future work agenda. We noted this morning the overall recognition of the progress made by the Council in recent months in areas such as the consultations on peacekeeping operations, attention focused on the causes of conflicts in Africa and the monitoring of sanctions regimes.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4288Resumption1 (2001) · source
“That would reduce the number of expert groups and increase the pressure to adopt national legislation against the violation of sanctions imposed by the Council. I should like conclude by saying that it is crucial for States to firmly assume their responsibility for implementing sanctions. Without such cooperation, Council action would be ineffective, and the system would lose its credibility, in Angola as well as in other conflict areas in the world. We would like to encourage the members of the Monitoring Mechanism to continue their work to promote international peace and help the people of Angola, the main victim of this long conflict. We would like to offer the Chairman of the sanctions Committee, Ambassador Ryan of Ireland, our best wishes for the success of his activities during his forthcoming visit to various African countries.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“We are now considering the need to commission an investigation of UNITA's financial assets so as to reduce its ability to acquire arms. It is clear that a study of that nature requires technical knowledge, a great deal of experience and advanced technology. We have two concerns, however. First, such a study runs the risk of leading the Council to gradually depend on outside bodies to monitor the sanctions regime. Secondly, it might reduce States' responsibility to carry out their own financial investigations and apply penal or administrative sanctions, as necessary. In particular, it could reduce the responsibility of States that are able to provide know-how, experience and advanced technology. As a result, my delegation supports the proposal to set up a permanent monitoring mechanism for sanctions within the Organization.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“The Monitoring Mechanism suggests to the Council the possibility of imposing sanctions on Governments that violate sanctions. We believe that doing so would run the risk of proliferating such measures, operating selectively and politicizing the sanctions regime - something that could affect the credibility of the system itself. However, we would like to hear alternative ideas from other delegations on this matter. Fourthly and lastly, I would like to make a comment on the technical knowledge required to improve the monitoring of sanctions against UNITA. We believe that the Council took a great step forward with the establishment in 1999 of the Panel of Experts, whose recommendations have supported the work of the sanctions Committee and of the Monitoring Mechanism.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“This should be based on a list drawn up by the United Nations of firms, people and aircraft involved in that type of activity. Thirdly, with regard to Angola, sanctions are directed against UNITA, a non-State actor, and not against the Government of Angola. In other words, the threat to international peace and security comes from an armed organization, not a State, that has not complied with the peace agreement it had promised to respect. This sort of situation requires well-oriented working methods within the Council, as well as firm action by States against structures providing political, military, economic and propaganda support to the organization. With regard to violations, for example, some success has been achieved by the method of publicly "naming and shaming" the perpetrators of violations.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“Secondly, the report gives us broad recommendations on the six types of sanctions, namely, those covering arms, oil, travel by leaders, flights, diamonds and finances. Although we support most of the recommendations, we would like to state explicitly our support for the following recommendations in particular. Arms-exporting countries should be requested to institute effective controls on their exports to conflict areas, especially those under import moratoriums or Council sanctions. An international certificate-of-origin system should be established for rough diamonds in order to keep conflict diamonds off the market. National standards should be developed to impose sanctions on aircraft operators and pilots linked to the illicit transport of arms.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“In the light of the recommendations made by the report of the Monitoring Mechanism, allow me now to make a few comments on each ofthese characteristics. First, the fact that the sanctions have been in place for eight years is a telling sign of the rebel group's ability to survive, of the relative degree of commitment to the regime demonstrated by States, and of Angola's porous borders. It is sufficient to mention here that the network of arms traffickers and aircraft operators employed by UNITA is a legacy bequeathed by the protagonists of the cold war. Furthermore, a regional economy prospering in the shadow of the conflict has developed in areas bordering the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“An open dialogue on this issue is extremely useful to the Security Council because it gives us a chance to follow up the implementation of sanctions and to hear the views of countries accused in the report, while making all States aware of their responsibility to abide strictly by the sanctions regime under discussion. The report of the Monitoring Mechanism suggests that the sanctions imposed on UNITA have reduced its capacity to wage war, but it warns us that we must remain alert due to that organization's great regenerative capacity. The sanctions regime against UNITA has some very unique characteristics: it is eight years old, involves six types of sanctions, is directed against a non-State actor and requires technical and professional monitoring.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to welcome your decision, Mr. President, to include this open debate on the Council's programme of work. I would also like to join other delegations in welcoming the Minister for External Relations of Angola, Mr. Joao Bernardo de Miranda. I would also like to thank Ambassador Richard Ryan of Ireland for presenting the report of the Experts of the Monitoring Mechanism, whose Chairman, Ambassador Juan Larrain, along with three other members of the Mechanism, honour us today with their presence.”
2001-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4283 (2001) · source
“As I said on 18 January, "we believe that the Security Council should do everything in its power to ensure that we achieve the objective for which the Tribunal was established." (S/PV4258, p. 21)”
2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source
“Nor do I wish to go into detail about the specific situation to which Ambassador Lavrov made reference, when he spoke of the "unacceptable" "top-secrecy" (supra) of the summary of the report on the topic he mentioned, and when he said that only the full report would suffice. I wish simply to observe that the administration of justice is a very difficult and risky job. But it is governed by certain sacred rules, one of which is the obligation to be discreet and not to make public anything or any evidence that could affect or destroy an investigation and that could thus weaken the Tribunal itself - which I think would run counter to what the Security Council should be doing.”
2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source
“21) And today, I wish to - indeed, I must - conclude my statement with a comment on the same subject: the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. Ambassador Lavrov of the Russian Federation made reference to the Tribunal, and specifically to Ms. Carla Del Ponte. I knew Ms. Del Ponte when I served as Attorney- General in Colombia and when she held the same post in Switzerland. I know her commitment, her values and her respect for the rule of law. It is not my purpose to defend her today; we will have another opportunity to evaluate the work of the Tribunal.”
2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source
“We are aware that a number of elements remain to be negotiated among the parties, and we hope that they will reach an agreement as soon as possible so as to put an end once and for all to the violence in the Presevo valley. If the parties feel that the international community should assist in that process, we would be prepared to do this; if, on the other hand, they feel we should simply be observers, we would do that as well. At the 18 January meeting of the Security Council on this item, I said that, "To a large degree, the legitimacy and prestige of the Security Council and of the United Nations are at stake when it comes to the effectiveness of [the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia] and its officers. Furthermore, the validity of international criminal law is also at stake." (S/PV4258, p.”
2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source
“It is clear that the situation in the zone remains tense and should thus continue to be of concern to the international community. We cannot let the Presevo valley - in which the safety zone was set up to provide a solution - become a greater problem for the region. I believe we all agree that general elections must be organized in Kosovo. What divides us is the when, the how and the why. It is not entirely clear what bodies will be elected and what their functions will be. Until that is clarified, UNMIK cannot set a date. Turning to the peace initiative offered last week by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, Mr. Covic, we consider that the proposal to include the Albanian population in the search for a final solution for southern Serbia could be a first step towards a negotiated result.”
2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source