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Vohidov

lines on the record: 81
first: 1996-04-09
most recent: 2004-08-25
sittings or episodes: 12
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“However, we have every reason to believe that after what we have gone through together, the international community cannot allow the positive process for the peaceful rebuilding of Afghanistan to be turned back. I am certain that the conclusions of the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan will be taken into account by the international community and will serve to enhance the effectiveness of efforts to rebuild Afghanistan under the coordination of the United Nations.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“Uzbekistan is assisting the Afghan people in rebuilding and restoring communication infrastructure, roads, bridges and railroads and electricity infrastructure in order to create more favourable conditions for the transit of deliveries sent to Afghanistan. The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, together with the relevant United Nations agencies, has established a mechanism to coordinate the flow of deliveries from international organizations and donor countries. More than 2.5 million tons of goods have been delivered to Afghanistan by way of the Termez-Jeyretan bridge. Uzbekistan has taken measures to lower the cost of transporting goods and improve its infrastructure. We are still far from restoring complete peace and stability in Afghanistan.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“In addition, given that drug trafficking needs to be countered in the Central Asian region, we are counting on increased support from the international community to establish a Central Asian regional information coordination centre to combat trans-border crime linked to illegal drug trafficking. Normalizing the situation in Afghanistan, including in the social and economic areas, will ensure not only the security and well-being of Afghanistan but also regional and international stability. In that context, Uzbekistan considers Afghanistan to be an integral part of the Central Asian space and encourages its participation in processes for regional integration. I would like to draw attention to the importance of using the resources of neighbouring countries to effectively support the reconstruction of Afghanistan's economic infrastructure.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“The fourth element is consistent implementation of the decisions of the Tokyo and the Berlin conferences, including the pledges for financial assistance to Afghanistan. Fifthly, neighbouring and other States should refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of Afghanistan. We are seriously concerned at the record harvest and processing of opium poppies in Afghanistan. In order to prevent a scenario in which drugs ultimately undermine the country's economy, we need to speed up implementation of far-reaching structural reforms of the Afghan economy, thus ensuring employment for its people, above all, for its volunteer army.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“The third element is to strengthen the international community's campaign to eliminate terrorism, extremism and illegal drug trafficking. We express our concern at the increasing number of raids carried out by subversive forces and bandit terrorist elements within the country with the aim of preventing the stabilization of Afghanistan and the holding of general elections. We see internal and external forces at work in those activities. In that context, we believe it is important to draw the Security Council's most serious attention to the threats posed by radical and extremist religious organizations such as Hizb ut-Tahrir and urge the Council to impose the most robust sanctions against terrorist organizations.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“In that connection, we have no doubt that the United Nations must play a coordinating role. Allow me to refer to the following elements of Uzbekistan's vision for continuing the peace process in Afghanistan. The first element involves efforts to disarm military-political factions. We must speed up the process for relinquishing arms and expand activities for the reintegration of demobilized soldiers and officers into the national economy. We must create a regulated and well-provisioned law enforcement agency and, above all, a unified national army subject to the central authority. The second element is the subordination of political authority in the regions of Afghanistan to the central Government. We cannot fail to express concern at the worsening security situation in regions that previously were relatively calm.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“These relate to the worsening security situation, increasing narcotics production, and the slow implementation of agreements entered into by the Afghan Government and the international community within the framework of the Berlin conference, relating to political, social and economic reform and the provision of financial and other types of assistance. We believe it is important to point out that the conclusions in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2004/634) pertaining to ensuring security and stability in the country are in consonance with the consistent position of Uzbekistan that the international community's main efforts should be directed at continuing to combat terrorism, extremism and the illegal drug trade, and at enhancing the authority and capabilities of the central Government of Afghanistan.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“We welcome the progress achieved in implementing the outcomes of the Berlin conference with respect to achieving effective State administration; establishing such components as an army, law enforcement agencies and a justice system; furthering social and economic development; and continuing the implementation of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programme. The positive processes currently under way in Afghanistan not only make it possible for the peaceful rehabilitation of the country, but also open up prospects for its participation, inter alia, in integration processes in Central Asia. However, although there have been initial successes in rebuilding the State of Afghanistan, the difficulties that have arisen in organizing general elections are a cause for concern.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“Mr. Vohidov (Uzbekistan) (spoke in Russian): Mr. President, may I extend to you and, through you, to the Government of Russia and to the Russian people our sincerest condolences in connection with the deaths caused by yesterday's tragic air crashes in Russia. Turning to the items on today's agenda, I would like to express gratitude to you once again, Sir, for bringing this item up for discussion in the Security Council and for enabling us to speak here. I would like, first of all, to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jean Arnault, for his thorough briefing on the current situation in Afghanistan.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“The Counter-Terrorism Committee of the Security Council has made significant progress in its work and is no doubt an effective mechanism for coordinating the international efforts against terrorism. The Government of Uzbekistan welcomes the programme of work of the Committee for the coming 90-day period. The recommendations and provisions reflected in the programme will no doubt contribute to further strengthening the cooperation between the Committee and member countries to combat terrorism. In particular, I would like to stress the importance of the development of the work of assessing countries' needs for technical assistance. The Counter-Terrorism Committee's experts will play an important role to that effect by visiting those countries.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“In our view, establishing contact mechanisms between the regional counter-terrorism structure of the SCO, the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) would play a considerable role towards consolidating international efforts to combat new challenges. We are of the belief that taking into account the points I have outlined would contribute to the effective realization of the international counter- terrorism strategy. We would like to note that, over many years, Uzbekistan has continuously appealed to the international community to consolidate common efforts in the fight against terrorism. The work of the Counter- Terrorism Committee reflects our vision for tackling this problem.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“That initiative was supported by the Secretary-General, and we hope that many members of the Council will offer their kind assistance in realizing this plan. My fourth point is that positive results in the fight against international terrorism can be attained only through a solid global system of counteraction with the United Nations at its centre. The principle of indivisibility demands a more active and increased role by regional organizations in the process. In that connection, we attach great importance to the recently established regional counter-terrorism structure of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which is based in Tashkent, which will coordinate the interaction of SCO member States with a view to combating terrorism, separatism and extremism.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“In that context, realizing the initiative to create a nuclear-free-zone in Central Asia is in the interest not only of the region but of the entire world community. Thirdly, the illicit flow of narcotics has become one of the main sources of financing for terrorist structures. To ensure safe corridors and good markets for their commodities, narco-syndicates are entering into alliances with destructive forces whose terrorist acts create favourable conditions for the narcotics business, as they destabilize situations in different parts of the world. Having realized that danger, Uzbekistan has taken the initiative to establish a regional information and coordination centre in Central Asia to combat trans-border crime connected with the illegal flow of narcotics.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“In that regard, our call is for the Security Council and the Counter-Terrorism Committee to give more serious attention to the danger of religious-extremist organizations, including Hizb ut-Tahrir, and to undertake determined measures by applying strict sanctions against them. Secondly, it is no secret that international terrorist organizations are trying to gain access to components of weapons of mass destruction. In the last three years alone, Uzbekistan's law-enforcement bodies have confiscated 15 containers of radioactive materials as they made their way across our country. We consider resolving the issue of the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to be a vital element of our foreign policy and an essential part of regional and global security.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“It is first necessary to combat the numerous radical and extremist centres that create and disseminate the ideology of hatred. Those centres are designed to poison people's minds and to recruit new zombies to fill the terrorists' ranks, primarily among young people. In that connection, I would like to draw the Council's attention to a very serious threat, not only to the stability of Central Asia but to that of the entire world, that is emanating from the religious-extremist organization Hizb ut-Tahrir. In dealing with organizations of this kind it is essential to take into account the fact that peaceful extremist movements do not exist at all. By their very nature, they are filled with a sense of hatred and intolerance that eventually turns into violence.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“In recent years, the Central Asian region, like other parts of the world, has experienced the brutal manifestations of criminal terrorist schemes. The strengthening of the forces of international terrorism, extremism and separatism casts a shadow over the stability of the countries of the region. It is necessary to note that, after a period of decline, international terrorism has now started to galvanize its capacities and to employ much more destructive means. The disturbing reality is that more and more countries and regions are becoming targets for terrorists. In view of that fact, I would like to stress several important factors in countering the threat of terrorism. First, counter-terrorism is not only a fight against terrorist acts and their perpetrators.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“Allow me, first of all, to express my appreciation to Mr. Konuzin, Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and acting Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation, for his accomplished report on the activities of the Committee. We truly welcome the rapid development of practical mechanisms of international cooperation to combat terrorism. Security Council resolution 1535 (2004) has given further important impetus to that effort. In that connection, we welcome the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al Qaeda and the Taliban. We fully support the efforts of those Committees to reinforce the capabilities of United Nations Member States.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“This initiative was first put forwarded by President Karimov of the Republic of Uzbekistan during Secretary-General Annan's visit to Uzbekistan in October 2002. We hope for the support of the United Nations and donor countries in implementing that initiative. We are hopeful that today's meeting will promote invigoration of the fight against illegal drugs and consolidate the efforts of all countries in halting and eradicating this scourge. Narco-violence, one of the dangerous challenges to humankind, can be stopped only if we coordinate our efforts throughout the international community.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Unfortunately, however, we must note that the many programmes that have been implemented under the auspices of various international organizations and those measures that we can take to counter the drug threat in the Central Asian region are poorly coordinated and inadequately resourced, financially and logistically. We believe that we need, in the place of these patchwork programmes, one centralized, clear, strong, well-planned system of preventive and pre- emptive measures aimed at eliminating, first and foremost, the very sources of this terrible threat. In that connection, I take this opportunity once again to raise the issue of establishing a Tashkent regional clearing house to combat transborder crime, one of the major priorities of which would be combating drugs.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“In combating drugs, Uzbekistan has enjoyed positive cooperation from international organizations, including the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the World Customs Organization and Interpol. I wish to express my deep gratitude for the work carried out by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and its regional offices. Uzbekistan attaches great significance to programmes carried out by these and other organizations, such as the Organization of Central Asian Cooperation, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Commonwealth of Independent States.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“In the past few years, the law enforcement agencies of the Republic of Uzbekistan have seized more than 50 tons of narcotic substances in transit, predominantly transported by car or train. In the other direction, into Afghanistan, they have seized 72 tons of the illicit precursor acetic anhydride. We are convinced that assistance in supplying the checkpoints along the 156-kilometre Uzbek-Afghan border with state-of-the art equipment will enhance the effectiveness of monitoring freight entering and leaving Afghanistan. This will be of benefit not only to the countries of Central Asia, but also to any State where there is an inflow of illicit drugs from that country.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“In emphasizing the great significance of the measures undertaken by the Government of Afghanistan, we would draw particular attention to the critical importance of the international community's assistance to the Afghan Administration and the newly created Afghan structures to combat narcotics. As a positive step towards resolving the challenges of and countering the drug trade, I note the launching of a new project to provide urgent assistance to Uzbekistan in reopening operations at the Termez- Hayraton checkpoint on the Uzbek-Afghan border. As members of the Council know, Hayraton is a key point along the international arterial trade route linking Afghanistan to Central Asia. It is very actively used by criminal drug groups for the illicit transit of most drug supplies from Afghanistan.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We therefore firmly support the notion that the problem of drug production and trafficking in Afghanistan, in particular through the territory of Central Asian countries, must remain a priority item on the agenda of the international community and that the success of international efforts to enhance stability and security in Afghanistan will depend to a critical degree on the success of the war on drugs. In this connection, I am pleased to emphasize the contribution of the Government of Afghanistan in combating the production and trafficking of narcotics. We welcome the establishment of the Counter- Narcotics Department of the Afghan National Security Council.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“With respect to drug transit through the territories of the countries of Central Asia, we must recognize the incontrovertible connection of this scourge to the problem of opiate culture and production in neighbouring Afghanistan. Unfortunately, we must note that the flow of narcotics from Afghanistan is not ebbing. Moreover, in the northern regions of Afghanistan, major new underground heroin laboratories are being created with the support of international drug groups. All of this demonstrates the serious intentions of the narco-businessmen who have chosen to send their products through Central Asian countries.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Mr. Vohidov (Uzbekistan) (spoke in Russian): Recent events have provided irrefutable proof of the link between international terrorism and the drug trade that fuels it. The activities of the narco-mafia are closely connected to arms smuggling, trafficking in humans and money-laundering, all of which not only represent an economic and social threat, but are also a direct challenge to the security of States. The issue of illicit drug trafficking is of concern to all - both to countries on drug-supply routes and to those where the drugs are primarily consumed. We have repeatedly drawn attention to the fact that transit through Central Asian countries is growing day by day and that this increases drug abuse not only in Central Asia, but also far beyond it.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“In conclusion, Uzbekistan supports the efforts directed at restoring the effectiveness and unity of the Security Council in settling the situation around Iraq, something which is extremely important for strengthening the authority and universal role and significance of the United Nations in international relations.”
2003-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726 (2003) · source
“The humanitarian situation in Iraq is getting worse each day. The international community should take urgent measures to improve this situation, including guaranteeing drinking water, food, electricity and basic necessities for the Iraqi population. In this context, Uzbekistan calls upon the Security Council to continue, as soon as possible, the United Nations oil for food programme in order to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in Iraq which would cause the suffering, first and foremost, of the Iraqi people. The humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people should be met as soon as possible. In this regard, Uzbekistan fully supports the proposal of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, that he be given authorization to provide urgent humanitarian assistance, on behalf of the international community, to Iraq.”
2003-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726 (2003) · source
“Mr. Vohidov (Uzbekistan) (spoke in Russian): The Republic of Uzbekistan notes with regret that the non-compliance of the Iraqi regime over the past 12 years with Security Council resolutions, including Council resolution 1441 (2002), has led to the current conflict. Under such circumstances, we can only cherish the hope that the conflict will end as soon as possible with minimum suffering and loss of human life. Uzbekistan strongly favours the disarmament of Iraq. Unfortunately, the latest events in Iraq have destroyed the consensus in the Security Council. From our standpoint, the disagreements which have arisen in the Security Council should not blind us to the main task, which is the need for the complete disarmament of the Iraqi regime, including the threat of chemical and biological weapons in the hands of terrorists.”
2003-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726 (2003) · source
“Secondly, the Security Council must shoulder its responsibilities and take effective action to compel Iraq to implement resolution 1441 (2002).”
2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source
“"The statement made by United States Secretary of State Colin Powell at the meeting of the Security Council held on 5 February 2003 and the arguments and reasons he cited are, in our view, a sufficient and convincing reaffirmation of the correctness of the United States position aimed at the use of firmer and more substantial measures to exclude any presence in Iraq of weapons of mass destruction and any stocks and technologies for their production in order to save mankind from this horrendous danger." In the context of today's discussion, the Republic of Uzbekistan also believes it to be fundamentally important to note the following two issues. First, a solution to this question lies not in increasing the number of inspectors, but in a change in Iraq's attitude towards the issue of disarmament.”
2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Mr. Vohidov (Uzbekistan) (spoke in Russian): The position of principle of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the issue under discussion was accurately and clearly set out in a statement issued by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan on 6 February 2003. Its main points are as follows. "The problem of Iraq, the implementation of Security Council resolution 1441 (2002), the activities of the United Nations inspectors in Iraq and the positions of leading States with regard to resolving this question cannot fail to be of concern today to international public opinion and to the international community, including Uzbekistan.”
2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We are sure that such a conference would promote constructive consideration and adoption of urgent strategies and measures to eliminate international terrorism.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453Resumption1 (2002) · source
“However, we are sure that together with this, we will need to increase the overall United Nations potential to combat international terrorism by further strengthening and developing the already existing structures and divisions of the Organization. We are convinced that only through joint efforts can we counter international terrorism, which requires that we develop agreed global measures and possibly a global plan of action to combat terrorism. In this context, we support the Secretary-General's initiative on the speedy convening of a high-level conference under the auspices of the United Nations to develop a plan for jointly organized actions of the international community to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453Resumption1 (2002) · source
“These include a comprehensive convention to combat international terrorism and a convention to combat acts of nuclear terrorism. However, today's reality shows that it is not enough to simply adopt legal instrument in the fight against terrorism. We must recognize that the threat of obtaining, possession and use by terrorists of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons is real. We feel that, in order to achieve effective results to combat terrorism, we need to create a global system of cooperation within the United Nations. In this context, particularly significant is the fact that the question of combating international terrorism falls directly within the competence of the Security Council, which was in particular reflected in the establishment of the Counter- Terrorism Committee.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The circumstance that the functions entrusted to the Counter-Terrorism Committee are consonant with those that were proposed for the mandate initiated by us in 1999 for the International Centre to Combat Terrorism is a source of satisfaction for Uzbekistan and stirs the desire to continue our cooperation fruitfully. In the Millennium Declaration adopted during the Millennium Summit, heads of State and Government expressed their determination to undertake agreed actions to combat international terrorism. In the light of the tragic events of 11 September 2001 and the still existing threat and challenges of international terrorism, work to develop two new international instruments to be adopted by the General Assembly is more timely than ever.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We learned with enthusiasm of the results of the first work period of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, and we support its recently published programme of work covering its second 90-day period. There is no doubt that the activities of the Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee deserve the highest praise. Sir Jeremy Greenstock has set an example of openness and informativeness in his work and is actively carrying out meetings in various formats for an exchange of views and ideas of Members of the United Nations. I should like to note that Uzbekistan, as a party to all 12 international conventions and protocols against terrorism, has been in favour for several years of the creation within the United Nations of a centre to counter all manifestations of international terrorism.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We would like to note that the contact centres in Uzbekistan, established in accordance with the programme of work of the Committee for its first 30- day period, are ready for active dialogue with the corresponding contact centres of other States and with competent international organizations on questions covered by resolution 1373 (2001). Uzbekistan feels that in the first 90-day period of the implementation of its mandate, the Counter- Terrorism Committee has achieved positive results in implementing the provisions of paragraph 6 of resolution 1373 (2001). The effectiveness of its work is to be seen in the fact that by mid-January of this year, 123 States have already submitted their reports on their progress in the implementation of measures provided for under resolution 1373 (2001).”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Mr. Vohidov (Uzbekistan) (spoke in Russian): Allow me at the outset to thank Sir Jeremy Greenstock for his extremely detailed and useful briefing on the work carried out by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter terrorism. The creation within the structure of the Security Council of the Counter-Terrorism Committee has again demonstrated that the United Nations is a key international structure in the fight against terrorism and other threats in the twenty-first century. In accordance with paragraph 6 of resolution 1373 (2001), Uzbekistan has submitted its report to the Counter-Terrorism Committee on the steps it has taken to implement this resolution.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to say once again that the Republic of Uzbekistan supports the conclusions and recommendations in the report of the Committee of Experts on Afghanistan sanctions.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325Resumption1 (2001) · source
“According to paragraphs 45 and 82 of the report, in addition to the mandate of the existing component, the tasks of the Office would include collecting and analysing information about terrorist training camps, and collating it before its subsequent submission to the Secretary-General of the United Nations. There would also be wide distribution of information about the camps. That would seem to be the most economical and effective way of establishing the mechanism for collecting information. We regard this proposal as a natural and organic way of implementing the recommendations of the Committee's report, in accordance with the provisions of Security Council resolution 1333 (2000). We hope that that proposal will be understood and supported by all members of the Security Council.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We regard it as logical and natural, therefore, that the Committee should have concluded that the Office should cooperate closely with the United Nations Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention and the secretariats of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Wassenaar Arrangement in Vienna. We believe that the Committee's recommendation in paragraph 45, regarding the central authority for collecting information, could be carried out on the basis of the existing counter-terrorism component in the United Nations Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention in Vienna. That component could be transformed into an international centre to combat terrorism within this Office.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325Resumption1 (2001) · source
“At the same time, we must note that the organizational aspects of that proposal will certainly require further work. The Republic of Uzbekistan regards paragraph 45 of the report as one of the key provisions. That paragraph emphasizes the need to establish a central point for collating and analysing information provided by Member States about terrorist camps. We support the Committee's conclusion that this database and the collection of analysis of information from Member States within a clear international structure will be one of the most important elements in ensuring effective monitoring. In order to do that and to save time and money, we should strengthen the existing international mechanisms and instruments for combating terrorism.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In this connection, it is particularly important to take note of the view expressed in the report that strengthening the capacity of Afghanistan's neighbours to monitor their borders is a key aspect of the measures to be taken. The Republic of Uzbekistan supports the proposal made by the Committee to establish a United Nations Office for Sanctions Monitoring and Coordination in Afghanistan. Such an office would make it possible to establish a focused mechanism to monitor respect for the arms embargo and would help to close terrorist training camps and coordinate the activities of existing national structures of Afghanistan's neighbours. We consider constructive the proposal to establish groups in States bordering Afghanistan to provide assistance in the monitoring of sanctions.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In that connection, we would note that Uzbekistan is ready to participate actively in discussions on the draft programme to monitor the illegal arms trade with regard to the situation in Afghanistan, which is to be submitted at the forthcoming United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, to be held in July of this year. Uzbekistan also agrees with the view set out in paragraph 7 of the Committee's report that there is a direct link between the funds obtained from the production and sale of drugs and support for the military activities and training of terrorists in Afghanistan. In that regard, we support the Committee's conclusion in paragraph 61 of the report, namely, that the flow of drugs from Afghanistan should be monitored as an integral component of the arms embargo.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Their report proposes a regime for effective monitoring of the implementation of the requirements contained in the Security Council's resolutions to ensure the adoption and implementation of the relevant decisions on sanctions. We agree with the statement that the effectiveness of monitoring will depend on the direct involvement and commitment of all countries to its implementation. That, of course, also applies fully to us. We also agree with the statement that the financing of arms and ammunition purchases and of the training of terrorists is integral to the overall problem. Turning to paragraph 33 of the report, we agree fully with the statement that the flow of arms into, within and from Afghanistan is a major, long-term cause of insecurity and instability in the central Asian region.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Mr. Vohidov (Uzbekistan) (spoke in Russian): First of all, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for giving me this opportunity to speak at today's meeting. I would also like, at the outset, to extend my thanks to the members of the Committee of Experts on Afghanistan, headed by Mr. Haile Menkerios, for the report they have prepared and for the very painstaking work they have done in implementation of Security Council resolution 1333 (2000). I would also like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to the Chairman of the sanctions Committee, Ambassador Alfonso Valdivieso, for the useful work that has been done in the Committee. I would like to say that despite the limited time frame of its mandate, the Committee of Experts on Afghanistan has done an enormous amount of work.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Within the framework of international efforts undertaken under the aegis of the United Nations, the Republic of Uzbekistan actively participated in the drafting and adoption of the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and, on an ongoing basis, co-sponsored these resolutions. Uzbekistan also consistently welcomed and supported Security Council resolutions and presidential statements concerning the situation in Tajikistan. Today, Uzbekistan would like once again to reaffirm its readiness to continue to provide support for the peaceful and stable development of Tajikistan. This commitment was already noted in the statement of the Contact Group of 18 April of this year.”
2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source
“Given this situation and the desire to provide direct assistance to international efforts to achieve a peaceful solution to the Tajik conflict, Uzbekistan became a member of the Contact Group, which was founded at the request of the Tajik parties in order to observe the implementation of the General Agreement and to render specialized assistance, consultative help and good offices. Within the framework of its activities as part of that group, and as one of the Guarantor States, Uzbekistan sent food products, medicines and essential goods to Tajikistan; it provided as much assistance as possible to help refugees return to their homes; and it provided other needed humanitarian assistance.”
2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source
“For these reasons, Uzbekistan welcomes the proposal of Secretary-General Kofi Annan to establish a United Nations office for post-conflict peace-building and the strengthening of peace in Tajikistan. Uzbekistan, more than any other country, has been directly interested in the speedy cessation of hostilities in brotherly Tajikistan. From the very first days of the conflict, my Government expressed serious concern about the situation in this neighbouring country and made all possible efforts to ensure successful progress in the peace process. This position was based above all on the fact that for many centuries the peoples of Central Asia have had the closest possible spiritual, cultural and socio-economic ties.”
2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source
“We share the View that the continuation of an insecure situation, both within Tajikistan and throughout the Central Asian region, is being promoted by armed elements that are continuing to operate on the territory of Tajikistan and that are not under the control of the Government. We also support the view that, as a result of internal factors and of the continuing unstable situation in the region, in particular in neighbouring Afghanistan, we cannot at present exclude the possible threat of increased instability in the future. In this regard, we hope that all parties to the peace process in Tajikistan will make all the necessary efforts to bring about the comprehensive and effective implementation of the agreements for the establishment of peace and national accord.”
2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source