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Valdivieso

lines on the record: 816
first: 1999-08-25
most recent: 2003-01-14
sittings or episodes: 123
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“We are now seeing the onset of a new phase that will be equally decisive for East Timor's history, but that can be launched without the fears of the past. On 20 May, the date of independence for that new country and of the installation of the new Government, the Timorese and the international community will set out on a path that can be successfully completed only if we jointly reaffirm our decisive support. Colombia welcomes the independence of East Timor. This has crystallized the supreme exercise of the right of the Timorese to self-determination, a fundamental principle for peaceful coexistence among peoples. We recognize the transcendent importance of this moment, and we expect to participate in the ceremonies planned in Dili on 19 and 20 May.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation is very gratified to be here in the Security Council at this extremely important moment in the history of East Timor. Allow me to thank the Secretary-General for having addressed us on this historic occasion as we welcome Mr. Xanana Gusmao, President-elect of East Timor, and thank him and Chief Minister Mari Alkatiri for their enlightening statements. We anticipate with great enthusiasm the company of East Timor as a State Member of the United Nations. We are grateful to the Secretariat for the report and to Mr. Annabi for his introduction. Today's meeting is particularly meaningful. We are celebrating the culmination of a historic process that began over two years ago in great uncertainty and amid multiple political difficulties.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“We hope to be able to discuss his initiative as soon as possible, once it has been evaluated in the various capitals. Colombia believes that we must continue building an appropriate role for the Council to play in this age- old Middle Eastern conflict, a role that will be fulfilled by preserving unity among its members, as well as the type of cohesion demonstrated in this latest phase, at least since 12 March, when resolution 1397 (2002) was adopted. It would be inconsistent and inappropriate if the Council were to contradict the spirit and the content of resolutions 1397 (2002), 1402 (2002) and 1403 (2002).”
2002-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515Resumption1 (2002) · source
“It is undoubtedly an important proposal that must be very seriously considered. It is clear that the parties are submerged in war logic, as was pointed out in the Secretary- General's briefing. Therefore, intervention by a third party is needed. We had already expressed our belief that neither the actions of the Israeli Defense Forces nor the suicide attacks of extremist Palestinians will achieve the security hoped for by some nor the political aspirations of the other side. The only possible path has been and continues to be political negotiations. The establishment of a multinational force would contribute to the creation of a climate favourable to political negotiations. The parties must recognize that this would benefit both sides. Therefore, they should welcome the Secretary- General's proposal.”
2002-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515Resumption1 (2002) · source
“I wish to point out that nothing that I have said means in any way that the suicide attacks carried out by extremist Palestinians against the Israeli civilian population can be excused. On other occasions, in this Chamber and in informal consultations of the Council, we have denounced this practice, emphasizing also its total ineffectiveness in the search for the political results to which the Palestinian population aspires. In this context, the use of holy sites as areas of confrontation is unacceptable. That is what is happening at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Yesterday the Secretary-General made a proposal to the members of the Security Council on the establishment of a multinational force. We welcomed the Secretary-General's initiative in consultations and do so now at this open meeting.”
2002-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We would like to join all of those who have called on the Israeli authorities immediately to allow rescue teams free access to Jenin. But above and beyond emergency humanitarian action, there must be a clarification of what actually happened in Jenin, and we deem it indispensable that a mechanism of inquiry be set up. Jenin is perhaps the most tragic case with respect to the humanitarian situation, but it is certainly not the only one. We have been told, for instance, that the strict military controls for access to the Gaza Strip are causing a food shortage. The mission of the Commission on Human Rights, led by the High Commissioner for Human Rights, has been postponed because the Israeli authorities have not given their permission.”
2002-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Concerning the humanitarian situation, we have begun to receive initial reports from Jenin. The camp is described as appearing to have been struck by an earthquake - such is the degree of devastation and destruction. What emerges clearly from such early reports is that what happened in Jenin goes beyond any military logic. Reports of buildings being demolished with women and children still inside them are appalling, to say the least. Other testimony about summary executions and the use of civilians as human shields are very serious allegations of international humanitarian law. What is most important now is for us to help the people who are still in the camp, to attend properly to the wounded, to rescue those still trapped in the rubble and to retrieve the bodies of the dead.”
2002-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): The international community had great expectations for the meeting of the "quartet" in Madrid and Secretary of State Powell's mission to the region. Perhaps those expectations were too great. The quartet and Secretary of State Powell have probably had a positive effect on the situation, and the concrete results will come into View only later on. But the reality is that all these initiatives leave us with an additional sense of frustration, as the parties still have not complied with the resolutions of the Security Council, in particular 1402 (2002) and 1403 (2002). That is why we find ourselves once again meeting in this Chamber. I should like to touch on two separate but related topics: the humanitarian situation and the proposal for a multinational force.”
2002-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515Resumption1 (2002) · source
“I conclude by appealing that we remain alert to terrorism, which gives no quarter, is relentless and is already awaiting the opportunity, the right time and the right place to demonstrate its power to destroy and to sow fear and confusion among the people.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“However, an analysis of the reports submitted by States and of the reaction of regional organizations and States to the requirements set out in resolution 1373 (2001) undoubtedly reveals that the objective set out therein is beginning to be attained. That is important because, in many cases, we must build where there was previously nothing. What is essential, however, is that, given the provisions of resolution 1373 (2001) and the establishment of the CTC itself, each State be able to show some concrete and effective results in its struggle against terrorism and that the CTC demonstrate that it is acting in a global crusade to counter the gravest threat facing humankind early in the new century. As Ambassador Mahbubani pointed out, this is all very significant.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“In this connection, we must stress the quality and competence of the group of experts, to which a great deal of the success of the most recent phase was due. We also urge that obstacles be overcome to the speedy appointment of the expert in charge of promoting relations with organizations and States and of offering the technical and financial assistance necessary to combat terrorism. I also wish to stress the importance of an effective and operative trust fund provided with the financial wherewithal to offer the technical assistance that States require in order to implement resolution 1373 (2001). The results obtained by the Committee over the first six months of its operations are essentially intangible or not readily apparent with respect to the original objective of raising the standards of States in their struggle against terrorism.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“On the contrary, it strengthens links with such organizations by sharing information, establishing effective cooperative mechanisms and activities for technical and financial assistance to counter terrorism, adopting effective legal and governmental measures and strengthening border controls, in compliance with the international commitments of States to ratifying international conventions adopted by the United Nations to eradicate terrorism. In order to facilitate the technical and financial assistance required by Member States, it is undoubtedly important that the team of experts and the technical assistance directory be established, all of which is currently being undertaken by the Committee.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“We believe that the CTC's competence allows and requires it to utilize the instruments at its disposal, such as the group of experts, the technical assistance directory and the so-called trust fund, inter alia, so as to maintain a fluid dialogue with regional organizations. At the same time, it must establish which of the counter-terrorism tools available to it are being truly effective at the regional level and, thus, having a national effect. My delegation feels that this does not imply that the CTC may interfere in the functions of regional agencies, thereby weakening their autonomy and independence.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“The exchange of experiences that the Committee initiated with the Organization of American States, among others, has allowed it to familiarize itself with some of the activities being undertaken at the hemispheric level and with the instruments that have been adopted effectively to counter terrorism. It is therefore necessary for the Committee to strengthen its relations with such bodies, as indicated in the briefing. In the next phase, the Committee will have to embrace a broader vision that encompasses existing regional accords on counter-terrorism measures with a View to ensuring regional security. Currently, national reports are evaluated without being explicitly placed in a regional context.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation associates itself with the statement to be made on behalf of the Rio Group by the Ambassador of Costa Rica. I wish to begin by thanking Ambassador Greenstock for his briefing in his capacity as Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and for his tireless efforts to maintain standing relations with Member States and various bodies and forums on our behalf. This is an invaluable task to which he has been very dedicated. Relations with regional organizations are a matter of priority for the CTC.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“Ultimately, we all understand that Israel's armed forces are seeking to protect Israeli civilians, but we must ask ourselves: Who is protecting Palestinian civilians living in the occupied territories, particularly now that the Palestinian Authority has been reduced to its smallest common denominator?”
2002-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4510 (2002) · source
“Regardless of the conditions prevailing in the conflict, the parties are obligated to do everything in their power to respect the physical and moral integrity of civilians affected by those conditions. In this respect, just as we unreservedly condemn attacks on the civilian population by suicidal extremists, we also demand of the Government of Israel that it adhere strictly to the standards of the 1949 Fourth Geneva Convention in dealing with defenceless minors, journalists, humanitarian personnel - including that of the International Committee of the Red Cross - and United Nations personnel.”
2002-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4510 (2002) · source
“This may contribute in turn to the parallel restoration of a sufficient level of trust between the parties, which could promote political convergence. The work of the Security Council must be part of a concerted international effort to support the efforts of other relevant actors. After many attempts, we have now achieved consensus in the adoption of our recent resolution. This unity will be meaningful, however, only if it is articulated in coordination with the activities of the other relevant international actors, the "quartet" in particular. That mechanism must therefore be allowed to operate without limitation in the field. That, of course, is and has been the wish of all of us here. We conclude by referring to the humanitarian situation, a matter that cannot be ignored or subject to negotiation or exceptions.”
2002-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4510 (2002) · source
“Both sides have obligations to discharge without delay. The Council must do its utmost to ensure that final outcome. Thus, Israel must immediately withdraw its armed forces from the occupied cities, including Ramallah. Equally and as a consequence of the foregoing, Palestine must do everything in its power to implement a ceasefire. These are the sine qua non conditions for the restoration of security and of the viability of a political process that can be supported by the parties and the international community as a whole. In this context, we must consider the desirability of formally establishing some type of international presence that will help the parties to maintain the validity of these resolutions.”
2002-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4510 (2002) · source
“It must do so at a particularly sensitive moment, when several factors have to come together if we are to work coherently to address the widespread violence, its serious impact on the civilian population, the dire need for access to humanitarian assistance, the resumption of open conflict in northern Israel across the Blue Line and the growing risk of destabilization throughout the region. The focus of our discussion today is immediate and unconditional compliance with the resolutions of the Security Council. Colombia cannot accept or conceive of any argument in support of non- compliance with the resolutions of this organ. The basis for our statements is the clearly defined political vision in resolution 1397 (2002) and the demands in resolutions 1402 (2002) and 1403 (2002) for the restoration of conditions of security.”
2002-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4510 (2002) · source
“Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): Since 12 March, the Council has adopted three resolutions. The latest, resolution 1403 (2002), was adopted unanimously. That makes three resolutions in three weeks, in contrast to the earlier period, when 18 months elapsed with no convergence on how to register a conclusion reflecting the deterioration of a situation that has led to the deep political and humanitarian crisis we now face. For the Council, the topic on today's agenda is as old as the United Nations itself. We have become accustomed to quoting and requoting the best-known resolutions and, unfortunately, every time we do so it is because they have not been complied with. The Council must insist yet again, however, if it is to fulfil its obligations with respect to international peace and security.”
2002-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4510 (2002) · source
“Bertini what lessons she was able to draw with respect to the Organization's interaction and dialogue with armed non-State actors in Afghanistan and other conflict areas to ensure access for humanitarian workers to the most vulnerable sectors in an emergency and to facilitate the distribution of food among those populations. We know that the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, presided over by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, has been debating this issue, and we would like to hear her perspective on the question of food aid. Finally, I wanted to reiterate my delegation's appreciation and admiration for the work she has accomplished and to wish her much success in her future activities.”
2002-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4507 (2002) · source
“- will have an impact on the efficiency in distributing foodstuffs, several agencies have complained that the presence of international military staff dressed in civilian clothes may cause confusion among the Afghan population when it comes to distinguishing between humanitarian and military personnel, thereby putting some humanitarian operations at risk. We would like to hear what Ms. Bertini has to say about this, especially since later in her statement she asked for greater efforts and more effective responses in providing protection to workers. Finally, at the end of her term at the head of the World Food Programme, my delegation wishes to ask Ms.”
2002-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4507 (2002) · source
“However, in the long run, there might be the mistaken impression that the reason for studying is to get food for free. The distribution of foodstuffs in urban areas might lead to an exodus of people from the rural areas to the cities, which would have a damaging effect on food production in the country. We would like to know how WFP has planned to meet the long-term requirements to provide and/or produce foodstuffs in Afghanistan. Secondly, aware that the security conditions in the country and the massive presence of the international community - humanitarian workers, military personnel, representatives of the news media and press and political observers, etc.”
2002-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4507 (2002) · source
“As we know, WFP is one of the most effective and genuine responses and presents the true face of the United Nations and the international community to the neediest and those with the greatest need, those who lack food. Judging by its results, it should feel very satisfied, and we are very grateful to it. My delegation would thus like to join all those who have expressed their thanks and praise at this meeting. Having heard Ms. Bertini talk about WFP work in Afghanistan and other conflict situations, we are prompted to ask some questions. First of all, it seems to us that in the course of recent months in Afghanistan the donor efforts were concentrated primarily on emergency, short-term food aid. Free food for schoolchildren, particularly girls, has been highly beneficial.”
2002-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4507 (2002) · source
“Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): The delegation of Colombia would also like to welcome the presence of Ms. Catherine Bertini, the Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), and to thank her for her very informative briefing. My delegation would also like to express its heartfelt thanks to her and her co-workers in WFP for the praiseworthy work that that organization has been doing to help millions of people throughout the world. We would also like to specifically address the contribution that WFP has made to the operations of the international community in Afghanistan and the fact that it is continuing to work in the country to meet the pressing nutritional needs of the population.”
2002-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4507 (2002) · source
“Nonetheless, in this brief period fundamental changes have occurred in Afghanistan's political structure that are encouraging. The report indicates the frankly overwhelming magnitude of the tasks ahead. That is why we believe it timely to revive the initiative of conducting a comprehensive assessment of the situation in that country. We feel that such a comprehensive assessment will be the best starting point for the new United Nations mission in Afghanistan. We should perhaps initiate that exercise some time in July. It should put the international community's role in a clear perspective and help the Security Council itself fully to grasp the most complex challenge that the United Nations faces in that region, which is particularly critical to international peace and security.”
2002-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4497 (2002) · source
“We wish to emphasize nevertheless that UNAMA is an integrated mechanism that will have to coordinate many agencies and programmes free of any subordinate relationship. That will not necessarily be easy. If in the future we achieve a real process of cooperation among the various intergovernmental organs of the United Nations, we may be able to produce decisions that make the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General easier. There is clearly a role for the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, which we must identify and relate to the decisions that the Security Council will be taking on that structure. Little time has elapsed since the establishment of the Interim Administration in December 2001.”
2002-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4497 (2002) · source
“We are referring to the delays and the difficulties in channelling those resources that were pledged during the Tokyo Conference - problems that could paralyse the Administration and jeopardize the credibility of the emerging institutions in Afghanistan. We trust that these delays and difficulties do not reflect a lack of commitment on the part of the international community. Thirdly, a comment on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). Colombia supports the proposed structure that has been submitted to us for consideration, and we are prepared to support a concise Security Council draft resolution endorsing this concept. As Ambassador Levitte has informed us, the draft resolution has already been prepared.”
2002-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4497 (2002) · source
“We would like to refer to some specific points of importance to our delegation. First, let me express our deep satisfaction at the return to school, on 23 March, of boys and girls. We welcome the actions of the Interim Administration that made it possible to fulfil this objective, and, in doing so, we extend our appreciation to all of those who facilitated that return, in particular the United Nations Children's Fund and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Secondly, we wish to refer to the financial situation of the Interim Administration, because we believe this to be a subject that deserves our consideration.”
2002-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4497 (2002) · source
“In the face of these risks, it is necessary to strengthen security measures in order to meet short-, medium- and long-term needs and to make it possible for Afghanistan to be a viable country from an economic and political standpoint. In this respect, I wish to emphasize the report's assertion that: "The only way to ensure the eradication of terrorism from Afghan soil is by empowering the country's legitimate authorities to police their own territory." (S/2002/2 78, para. 123) In addition, on the subject of security, we must always bear in mind the military operation that has been under way for six months now, fighting against Al Qaeda and Taliban forces, and realize that, as things stand now, there is a need for careful coordination with the activities of ISAF if it is expanded to the remainder of Afghanistan.”
2002-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4497 (2002) · source
“Without security, the United Nations presence will face difficulties, and, without security, it will be virtually impossible to provide humanitarian assistance. Colombia therefore expresses its resolute support for expanding the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) beyond Kabul. As paragraph 59 of the report emphasizes, "the main threats to the Interim Administration emanate from the provinces". I wish to avail myself of this opportunity to invite those countries that lead the Force or are members of it to explore mechanisms to respond to this appeal from the Afghan people. We have taken note of the reservations expressed thus far in this connection. This could be the best way to begin to respond to the risks and the threats that are mentioned in paragraph 123 of the report of the Secretary-General.”
2002-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4497 (2002) · source
“We agree with the Secretary-General that security is, one the one hand, a vital prerequisite for safeguarding the peace process in Afghanistan and that it is also, on the other hand, the first issue to be addressed in the context of the reconstruction of that country, as is indicated in the relevant paragraphs of the report, including paragraphs 45 and 126. This is the most important need of the Afghan people at the present time, and the Security Council, through its actions, must contribute to meeting it. Indeed, without security, the Interim Administration will not be able to fulfil its functions adequately throughout the territory. Without security, the legitimacy of the outcome of the Loya Jirga will be called into question.”
2002-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4497 (2002) · source
“Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): Mr. Minister, your presence at this meeting honours us and also attests to your country's commitment to the subject that we are considering today. May I begin by expressing our solidarity with the Afghan people in these painful times as a result of the severe earthquake. We would request the Ambassador to pass on our sincerest condolences. We are grateful for the presentation made by the Deputy Secretary-General, Louise Frechette, and for the report of the Secretary-General, which emphasizes the historical complexities of the situation in Afghanistan, as well as the shape of the challenges to be confronted by the United Nations in the months and years to come.”
2002-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4497 (2002) · source
“It would be desirable to establish transparent funds- transfer systems, so that the Somalis could benefit from lawful systems that have no connection with networks that finance terrorism. In this context, we support the initiatives that the United Nations Development Programme intends to carry out in that country. In conclusion, I should like to reiterate the commitment of the international community and of the Council in particular to work towards national reconciliation in Somalia and to prevent anarchy, which has held that country in its grip for so many years, from triumphing once again.”
2002-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4487 (2002) · source
“The third element involves the fight against terrorism. The combat against terrorism is being waged at the international level and demands the commitment of all States. The Transitional National Government has informed us that it has adopted a series of measures to implement resolution 1373 (2001). It has asked the international community for assistance so that it can create the infrastructure necessary for ensuring full compliance with that resolution. Our view is that this appeal must be heeded in order to avoid having Somalia, for lack of cooperation, be used as a refuge for terrorists. The effects of the fight against terrorism have already made themselves felt in Somalia. The closing of the Al-Barakaat Group of Companies has caused a drop in family income, which has made the implementation of certain programmes more difficult.”
2002-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4487 (2002) · source
“It is our View that the Somalia sanctions Committee, chaired by the Ambassador of Bulgaria, must spearhead this process in order to ensure compliance by all States with the provisions set out by the Council. I should like to assure Ambassador Tafrov of the full cooperation of my delegation in this respect. In that same presidential statement, the Secretary- General is asked to include in his reports analytical assessments on the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. The sad reality is that conflicts are fuelled by trafficking in small arms, the interference of neighbouring States and the indifference of arms- exporting countries as to the destination of their products. That is why we stress that the next report of the Secretary-General should address in greater depth this issue as it affects Somalia.”
2002-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4487 (2002) · source
“We deem alarming the information we have received as to the number of small arms that are continuing to circulate throughout the country. That traffic is proof of the continued violations of the arms embargo imposed by the Security Council through resolution 733 (1992). It is also clearly necessary to create a monitoring mechanism for these sanctions, since violations continue to occur because of the lack of detailed follow-up. The presidential statement on small arms issued by the Council on 31 August last, under Colombia's presidency, notes the need to enhance the effectiveness of arms embargoes through the establishment of specific monitoring mechanisms. It also makes the point that cooperation must be promoted among non- governmental organizations and regional organizations in order to achieve a better application of arms embargoes.”
2002-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4487 (2002) · source
“We take note of that consideration, but we believe that we must seek different alternatives that would give the United Nations a greater political presence on the ground, which may eventually help improve security conditions. One option we could consider is to strengthen the role of the Security Council. Here I have in mind more regular briefings to the Council as to the situation on the ground. The Council could also create monitoring mechanisms to monitor arms embargo violations. Another initiative might be to promote an information network, through United Nations agencies and non- governmental organizations that are carrying out humanitarian programmes, in order to provide more and better information and thus to get a better and more accurate picture of what is happening on the ground. The second element involves the arms embargo.”
2002-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4487 (2002) · source
“Moreover, at this moment the initiative of the heads of State of the lntergovernmental Authority on Development (lGAD), under the leadership of President Moi of Kenya, to hold a national reconciliation conference in mid-April, deserves our full support. The participation of regional leaders in that Conference attests to the importance to the region of achieving a more broad-based reconciliation process, in order to guarantee greater stability in Somalia. We therefore support that initiative and hope that it will bear positive fruit. The regional authorities already have an established role in the reconciliation process. We believe that the same should be true for the United Nations and the Security Council. The report of the Secretary-General notes that, for security reasons, it is impossible to re-establish a political office in Somalia.”
2002-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4487 (2002) · source
“Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I too should like to extend a warm welcome to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Somalia, Mr. Yusuf Hassan Ibrahim, and to thank him for the information he provided in our previous private meeting. We should also like to acknowledge your initiative, Mr. President, to convene this open meeting of the Council. I shall limit my statement to three elements in the report of the Secretary-General, the first of which is the role to be played by the international community. The participation of the international community in the reconciliation process in Somalia has been very important thus far. Indeed, the leadership shown by the Government of Djibouti in the Arta process was fundamental to the establishment of the Transitional National Government.”
2002-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4487 (2002) · source
“This is a first step in the process of economic reconstruction following the devastation of war. I cannot conclude without placing on record my delegation's gratitude to the countries that contribute troops to UNMEE, whose professionalism and readiness to serve were obvious to us on our visit to the region. We also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to the region, Ambassador Legwaila Joseph Legwaila, and the United Nations team in Addis Ababa and Asmara. The success of our work for peace will depend to a great extent on their dedication and efforts.”
2002-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4485 (2002) · source
“It was thanks to the work of its Chairman for the year 2000, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of Algeria, that a cessation of hostilities and a peace agreement were achieved. The members of the OAU must therefore continue to support the peace process and to contribute to reconciliation in the Horn of Africa. My third comment concerns the social situation in the Temporary Security Zone. Wars leave wounds, marks of destruction and manifestations of poverty. We saw all of these in the area monitored by the United Nations Mission, where refugees and displaced persons require care, homes must be built, communications infrastructure repaired and, ultimately, confidence restored. We urge the international donors to contribute generously to the Consolidated Appeals process to meet humanitarian needs for 2002.”
2002-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4485 (2002) · source
“The re-establishment of friendly relations and good- neighbourliness between Ethiopia and Eritrea is an objective that is in the interests of the two peoples and of the international community as a whole. Nonetheless, during our visit we noted that additional efforts are necessary if that goal is to be met. We therefore wish to join in the appeal to the friends of Ethiopia and Eritrea, the guarantors, the facilitators and the witnesses of the peace process to help promote a constructive dialogue between those two peoples. It is also for that reason that it is essential to insist on the appeal to the parties to refrain from taking any unilateral action counter to the spirit and scope of the Agreements. We believe that the Organization of African Unity (OAU) has a particularly important role to play in this respect.”
2002-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4485 (2002) · source
“Its presence should be maintained, first, so long as it enjoys the consent of the two parties and, secondly, until the conclusion of the border delimitation and demarcation process, in accordance with the provisions of the Algiers Agreements of June and December 2000. We believe that this presence will be all the more necessary during the sensitive border demarcation phase to follow the decision of the Boundary Commission late this month. We therefore urge the two countries to facilitate freedom of movement and to cooperate closely so that UNMEE may duly finish its work. My second comment concerns the promotion of constructive dialogue between the two countries.”
2002-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4485 (2002) · source
“The Ambassador of Norway gave a very comprehensive briefing on the mission's visit to the capitals of Ethiopia and Eritrea and other regions in the two countries, with all of which my delegation fully agrees. That is why I do not wish to repeat any of his statement. I will confine myself to commenting on three aspects closely related to the observations and recommendations made by the mission. My first comment relates to the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE). It is clear to our delegation that UNMEE is doing very positive work in the Temporary Security Zone between the two countries and in its delicate diplomatic task.”
2002-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4485 (2002) · source
“Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation wishes to express its pleasure at seeing you, Sir, preside over this very important meeting of the Security Council. We also express our gratitude to your country for focusing the Council's attention, in an open format, on the current peace process between Ethiopia and Eritrea. We particularly appreciate Norway's leadership in guiding the Council's work in that region. Since I myself had the honour of participating in the recent mission to those two countries, I can bear witness to the generous support received from your country and to the excellent work done by Ambassador Kolby and his team to make the mission the success that it was.”
2002-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4485 (2002) · source
“There must be agreement on the new cooperation structure as soon as possible to facilitate the transition. Among the issues brought out in the introductory briefings today, what stood out was the need to insist on bringing to trial those responsible for crimes committed during the conflict. We share that priority, and thus we stress the need for SFOR to help capture those individuals and to send them to The Hague to appear before the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. We will therefore continue to call for greater cooperation by local authorities in seeing that due justice is done. It is therefore essential to spare no effort to strengthen the judicial system, both to effect institutional enhancement and to bring about true reconciliation.”
2002-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4484 (2002) · source
“We welcome the European Union decision to name the new High Representative as its special representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, which in our View will facilitate coordination and exchanges of information between the new Police Mission and the Office of the High Representative. It also reflects the commitment of the European Union to centralizing the international community's endeavours in Bosnia and Herzegovina under its leadership. In the light of that new regional context, the United Nations is redefining its role in the implementation of the Dayton Peace Accords. Clearly, there must be continued commitment to implementing the agreement, but in this new framework the responsibility of the United Nations, and especially that of the Security Council, will change.”
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“In our View, there must be close cooperation with the Government and civil society in Bosnia in order to link them to the transition process and ensure that it is a concerted process that will ensure the success of future programmes. Mr. Petritsch's work as High Representative has been key in creating administrative structures and coordination programmes that have enabled Bosnia and Herzegovina to attain the political, economic and social development that today allow it to be a viable candidate for membership of the European Union; Mr. Petritsch has made mention of Europeanization as part of that process. We thank him for his work and wish him every success in his future endeavours. We note the appointment of Lord Ashdown as the new High Representative; we wish him every success in his work.”
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