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2001-01-26
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  1. “For such values to become deeply ingrained in East Timorese society and shape its polity, they need to be shored up by the improvement of the day-to-day reality on the ground at the very grass-roots level. And to that end, our efforts must be untiring.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source

  2. “Despite the impressive progress achieved by UNTAET under the able leadership of Sergio Vieira de Mello, the situation in the areas of security, law and order and public administration do not allow for scaling down the international presence. In the sensitive area of security, it is essential to maintain the current level of troops until a reliable security assessment by the people in the field provides the necessary assurances for downsizing the force. In conclusion, I would like to highlight the fact that, in East Timor, the United Nations and the international community have embarked on an unprecedented exercise of cooperation in nation- building. We are bearing witness to the birth of a nation-State that will embody the universal values enshrined in several international documents adopted under the aegis of the United Nations.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source

  3. “But the obstacles ahead cannot be overlooked. Less than 10 per cent of permanent management positions have been filled. Management levels are of particular importance for the transition - these are the people who will be at the helm of the administration after independence. Allow me to state briefly Brazil's position on the pressing issue of the transition to independence and the mandate of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). Brazil supports the recommendation of the Secretary-General to extend UNTAET's mandate until 31 December 2001. We look forward to receiving the recommendations of the Secretary-General concerning the successor mission of UNTAET. It is clear, however, that regardless of the format of the new mission, the international presence will have to remain substantial.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source

  4. “It is notjust a matter of ensuring political stability and putting in place the right regulations. It has to do with the need to ensure that the international community does not turn its back on East Timor after it becomes independent. The creation of conditions for development will not be attained in the short term and will require generous international cooperation long after independence. This is the rationale behind our projects in East Timor, which focus mainly on education and capacity-building. Such programmes also have a positive impact on the preparation ofthe East Timorese people to take over the future democratic State of East Timor. The Timorization of the administration is under way. The efforts in capacity-building are starting to bear fruit with the training of police, judges and other civil servants.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source

  5. “After visiting East Timor, President Cardoso flew to Jakarta, where he had a fruitful dialogue with President Wahid. In his cordial talks with President Wahid, President Cardoso brought up the issue of the East Timorese refugees in West Timor and the need to overcome the security threat posed by the militias. Both Presidents agreed to study the possibility ofjoint cooperation initiatives to be mutually agreed by the two countries with East Timor in projects designed to help in the efforts of reconstruction and reconciliation, as was also reported by Mr. Ramos-Horta in his statement to the Council. It is important to start planning for a smooth transition to self-government, and that includes creating the environment for self-sustained development.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source

  6. “In order to underline the practical and concrete aspects of our assistance to East Timor, he personally presided over the launching of Brazilian cooperation projects in the fields of capacity-building, professional training and literacy. During his visit, President Cardoso announced that the current cooperation could be expanded to other areas, including public health, agriculture, assistance regarding the establishment of regulations on oil prospecting, and use of satellite-gathered data for natural resource assessment and environmental monitoring. With regard to the Brazilian participation in the peacekeeping force, the possibility of reinforcing our contingent with the addition of a field hospital unit is under consideration.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source

  7. “As President Cardoso stated in Dili, his visit was intended to convey a message of solidarity to the East Timorese people, whose struggle for independence and freedom captured the hearts and minds of all Brazilians. In Dili, President Cardoso, accompanied by Xanana Gusmao and Bishop Carlos Ximenes Belo, laid a floral wreath at the monument in the cemetery of Santa Cruz in honour of the victims of the struggle for independence. President Cardoso had extensive talks with Special Representative Sergio Vieira de Mello and the East Timorese leadership. He also attended a special session of the National Council.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source

  8. “We listened with great interest to the personal testimony of the President of the General Assembly, as well as to the briefings of the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme and the representatives of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Brazil remains committed to the efforts towards building a democratic and stable East Timor. This was the main thrust of the Visit of President Fernando Henrique Cardoso to East Timor early this week. I would like to share with the members of the Council and other delegations some information on the Presidential visit. The Permanent Representative of Brazil, Ambassador Gelson Fonseca, Jr., who accompanied the President, will be in a position to complement this report upon his return to New York.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source

  9. “I would like to associate my delegation with the expressions of sympathy to the Governments of India and Pakistan for the suffering and loss of life caused by the earthquake that struck that region. I wish to thank you, Sir, for organizing this open debate on East Timor. It shows the commitment of your country and yourself personally to the objective of building a solid basis for the future independent East Timor. Allow me to express my delegation's deep appreciation to Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello for his comprehensive presentation and admirable work. It is also a great honour to have with us today Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, who has been a key political figure in the construction of a free and independent East Timor.”

    2001-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4265Resumption1 (2001) · source