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1. “At the same time, we must ensure that there is no reduction in development aid as additional resources are targeted to peace operations. We must recognize that this issue is one of major concern to the wider membership of the United Nations. The report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH), which is before us, provides a clear overview of developments since the report of 2 June. My delegation supports the work of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina and commends Mr. Jacques Paul Klein for his work as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Coordinator of United Nations Operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I thank him for his report and for his advocacy for peace in the region.”

   2000-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4245 (2000) · source

2. “My delegation welcomes the presence of Senator Joseph Biden in the Security Council. His presence here today no doubt underscores his support for the United Nations and for improved relations between this invaluable Organization and the United States Government, in particular the United States Congress. My delegation shares the views he expressed on issues related to peacekeeping and the need to ensure the credibility of United Nations peacekeeping operations. Jamaica fully supported the action taken by the Security Council in adopting the recommendations of the Brahimi report. We support the implementation ofthese recommendations. As stated by Ambassador Levitte, an increase in the United Nations budget is a requirement for successfully implementing the Brahimi recommendations.”

   2000-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4245 (2000) · source

3. “Those States acting in contravention of these resolutions are themselves contributing to the scourge of terrorism. Our deliberations today must be seen as another step in expressing the Council's readiness to take necessary steps, in accordance with its responsibilities under the Charter, to counter terrorist threats and to put pressure on those who would seek, whether directly or indirectly, to acquiesce in, encourage or tolerate those terrorist acts.”

   2000-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4242 (2000) · source

4. “It is in this regard that the Council's resolutions, including resolution 635 (1989) on illegal acts against the security of civil aviation and its statement of 31 January 1992, which highlighted the importance of collective action against terrorism, continue to serve as important and effective complements to efforts aimed at addressing this scourge. Today's debate undoubtedly serves as an important opportunity for the Council to reaffirm its condemnation of terrorism and to reiterate its call on all States to ensure that they do not engage in activities aimed at assisting, supporting or facilitating terrorist activities or at harbouring terrorist organizations or groups. In this respect, we wish to recall the resolutions of the Security Council which call on all States to refuse assistance to terrorist organizations.”

   2000-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4242 (2000) · source

5. “The Security Council has adopted several resolutions and issued a number of presidential statements addressing the issue of terrorism. Every effort must be made to ensure that the Council's rhetoric is followed by effective action to counter terrorist activities. By adopting resolution 1269 (1999) the Council signalled its intention to increase its efforts to counter terrorist threats to international peace and security. While the General Assembly has the primary role in defining the juridical framework and principles for addressing terrorism, the Security Council has an important role to play in complementing and contributing to the collective efforts to counter the threat of terrorism.”

   2000-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4242 (2000) · source

6. “The international community is therefore faced with new challenges in its fight against terrorism and must develop comprehensive strategies and take all appropriate action in an expeditious and effective manner to address new and more complex manifestations of terrorism. It is in this context that today's debate provides us an opportunity to examine new and innovative strategies and to consider the Council's role in developing systematic and comprehensive approaches that complement those already being undertaken at the international level. Though much progress has been made, much remains to be done by the Council in S/PVAZAZ fulfilling its role to counter threats to international peace precipitated by terrorism.”

   2000-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4242 (2000) · source

7. “These legal instruments create the foundation for addressing terrorism through appropriate cooperation and information exchange. The challenges presented by terrorism have been compounded by globalization and the revolution in communications technology. Terrorism has thus become intricately intertwined with transnational organized crime, which manifests itself in several forms of criminal activity, including illicit narcotics production and trafficking, money-laundering and illegal arms transfers. In any consideration of terrorism, focus must be placed concurrently on efforts to counter the trafficking in small arms, which undoubtedly contributes to the spread and escalation of terrorism.”

   2000-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4242 (2000) · source

8. “Jamaica condemns all acts of terrorism, and we believe that the most effective response to these acts continues to be full cooperation at the international level. It is in this context that the development of a more comprehensive legal framework to combat terrorism becomes a key factor in developing an organized response to this scourge. In this regard, it also remains a matter of primary importance that States strive to ensure that those responsible for terrorist acts are brought to justice. We welcome the work done by the General Assembly to elaborate the convention on measures to eliminate international terrorism. We hope that the elaboration of a comprehensive convention on international terrorism, which will complement the existing network of various crime-specific counter- terrorism treaties, will also be concluded in good time.”

   2000-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4242 (2000) · source

9. “It is regrettable that despite the efforts of the international community over the past 10 years, the world is witnessing even more serious manifestations of terrorism, as terrorists are increasingly resorting to inhumane actions that are designed to result in a maximum number of casualties and damage to property. Terrorism poses a serious threat to the peace and stability of nations and to the security and well-being of their citizens, and it therefore requires a serious response by the international community. The indiscriminate death and injury and the damage to essential services and infrastructure that result from terrorist acts demand that we support practical efforts aimed at addressing the causes and sources of terrorism. The international community must act to create disincentives for those who support terrorism.”

   2000-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4242 (2000) · source

10. “The issue of terrorism demands our attention, and for that reason we thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate. We thank Mr. Hans Corell for his briefing, which enumerated the actions taken to combat terrorism and detailed further action needed by the international community in this regard. Jamaica welcomes this opportunity to discuss the issue of terrorism, which continues to pose a serious threat to international peace and security. We therefore wish to express our appreciation for the initiative to hold this debate. The fight against terrorism has intensified significantly since the General Assembly first considered the issue in 1972. Since that time, numerous lives have been lost as a result of indiscriminate terrorist attacks on civilian populations.”

    2000-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4242 (2000) · source

11. “There is no room for delay; time is of the essence. In this regard, my delegation fully endorses Secretary-General Kofi Annan's statement that the donor community, including the international financial institutions, must exercise greater flexibility and, to use the Secretary-General's words, "greater tolerance" (supra) when addressing peace-related priorities, which require public sector expenditures and budget deficits. Old boilerplate prescriptions and conditionalities may not be appropriate in these circumstances and should not be applied across the board. My delegation commends the work of the United Nations Peace-building Support Office in Guinea- Bissau and, in particular, the timeless efforts of Mr. Nana-Sinkam in carrying out post-conflict peace- building in Guinea-Bissau.”

    2000-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4238Resumption1 (2000) · source

12. “My delegation is of the view that the challenges of the post-conflict situation in Guinea-Bissau require an integrated and consolidated form of support by all concerned agencies, including the United Nations system, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as well as bilateral donors. We hope that this occasion has served to sensitize these institutions to the need for lenient and constructive policies which will meet the pressing and urgent needs of the post- conflict society. Again, as I stated earlier, recent events have emphasized that there should be no gap between peacekeeping and peace-building. We are pleased to learn from Mr. Madavo that the World Bank and the IMF are taking action to address the post-conflict peace-building priorities of Guinea-Bissau, including the urgent problem of Guinea-Bissau's debt burden.”

    2000-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4238Resumption1 (2000) · source

13. “For its part, the Security Council must ensure that, at the very outset, or as soon as practicable, peace-building measures are included as an integral part of the planning of peace operations. This requires a partnership with the Secretariat in developing a doctrine of peace-building strategies and programmes in an integrated and comprehensive approach to conflict situations. In the case of Guinea-Bissau, which is now ranked among the poorest countries in Africa, the international financial institutions will need to address themselves to mobilizing financial resources to facilitate the rehabilitation, reconstruction and development priorities identified by the Government.”

    2000-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4238Resumption1 (2000) · source

14. “The United Nations Development Programme has termed this approach sustainable human development. This means development that not only generates economic growth, but that also distributes its benefits equitably and empowers men and women rather than marginalizing them. In this regard, my delegation welcomes the commitment of the Guinea-Bissau Government to post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation, electing as its primary objectives good governance and the fight against poverty. The successful outcome of the post-conflict transition in Guinea-Bissau will stand as a test of the international community's resolve to enable formerly war-torn countries to establish the institutions which will prevent a return to conflict.”

    2000-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4238Resumption1 (2000) · source

15. “This will be an important step towards the realization of democratic rule and the creation of the necessary institutions to support the restoration of lasting peace, stability and sustainable development in Guinea-Bissau. The creation of these institutions will not happen in a vacuum, but depends on the establishment of practices of good governance, including the empowerment of individuals and communities. The challenge for the Government of Guinea-Bissau is to create a system of governance that promotes, supports and sustains human development; especially for the poorest of the poor. Successful States create a body of laws and practices around which a country's population can gravitate, secure in the knowledge that the Government and State apparatus exists for their benefit, that they are better off with a government than without.”

    2000-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4238Resumption1 (2000) · source

16. “These efforts need the involvement of civil society to overcome the suspicion and animosity built up during the period of conflict. The events of the past week demonstrate just how tenuous the hold on elected office can be if there are divisive elements in the society seeking to thwart the restoration of full democracy. These events also demonstrate, vividly, the urgency of the consolidation of the Government's peace initiatives. My delegation is satisfied that the situation in the country has apparently stabilized and that there appears to be no permanent damage to the legitimate Government of President Kumba Yala. The key challenge which must be squarely addressed is the need for the former military regime to withdraw from the process and subordinate itself to the constitutional authorities.”

    2000-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4238Resumption1 (2000) · source

17. “When my delegation first proposed that the Council convene an open briefing on the situation in Guinea-Bissau it was for the simple purpose of focussing attention on the Government's post-conflict priorities and of garnering support for its efforts to provide the necessary financial and material resources to give effect to those priorities. My delegation believes that the international community must appreciate that the commitment to peace does not end with the cessation of hostilities in a conflict. Rather, the true measure of long-term peace involves the building of democratic, social and economic institutions and practices in order to consolidate and maintain peace. It involves national efforts for reconciliation, tolerance and the peaceful management of differences.”

    2000-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4238Resumption1 (2000) · source

18. “Madam President, my delegation is pleased to see you presiding over the Council, and we thank your delegation for scheduling this meeting. We are also pleased that the Government of Guinea-Bissau has taken full advantage of the opportunity presented by this open meeting of the Security Council. Vice-Prime Minister Faustino Fudut Imbali has set out for us the programme priorities of his Government. This morning the Secretary-General opened our discussion by emphasizing the importance of this meeting. We also welcome the statement of Mr. Callisto Madavo, Vice-President of the World Bank, who informed us of the role of the international financial institutions in the post-conflict peace-building process under way in Guinea-Bissau.”

    2000-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4238Resumption1 (2000) · source

19. “Leaders who perpetuate or ignore wanton human suffering of the kind existing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will be judged by the bar of history and hopefully by their fellow countrymen and countrywomen.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4237 (2000) · source

20. “The humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is yet another stark reminder of the human toll that results from conflict. It reinforces our own views that those who bear primary responsibility for making peace and fail to do so must accept responsibility for the continued suffering of the civilian population under the control of their guns. We have heard every possible reason for the failure of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement, and in our view none of these reasons justifies the human suffering described by Ms. McAskie in her statement to the Council today. What is even worse - indeed, reprehensible - are the reports that all parties to the conflict fail to provide secure access to humanitarian aid for those in need in areas under their control.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4237 (2000) · source

21. “We are disappointed that the Lusaka Agreement has not resulted in overcoming the obstacles to a final peace. We recognize, however, the continued goodwill and commitment on the part of a number of countries in the region to address the situation and advance the peace process. We therefore welcome the news from Maputo that ministers from six Governments and two rebel factions plan to meet on Wednesday to work out details of a revived peace plan to allow United Nations monitors to supervise the ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We trust that the process of peace will prevail. The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the other concerned parties must demonstrate a commitment to the peace process.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4237 (2000) · source

22. “Accordingly, we urge the international community to respond to the United Nations consolidated appeal for the year 2000, as well as that for 2001, which is to be announced shortly. It is understood that the 2001 consolidated appeal will have as two of its important components the support of community-based self-recovery initiatives, as well as the promotion of free circulation of persons and goods across the front lines. These are crucial elements for the eventual return to peace, when former enemies will have to resume normal contact with people who were once their mortal enemies. Despite the successes of the humanitarian programmes, the only way to permanently alleviate the humanitarian situation is to finalize a comprehensive peace agreement.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4237 (2000) · source

23. “We are pleased to learn of the close and collaborative efforts of the United Nations agencies, the Humanitarian Coordinator and MONUC humanitarian liaison officers and the streamlining of the existing coordination arrangements between the various relief agencies and MONUC. This has already resulted in an improved mechanism for the delivery of aid to those most in need. My delegation is supportive of any action that would further enhance the efficiency of humanitarian agencies to deliver assistance as well as build confidence in the United Nations agencies and personnel. We note that these objectives could be achieved by enhancing MONUC's air capacity and by making that capacity accessible to all humanitarian agencies in order to reach the most remote parts of the country.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4237 (2000) · source

24. “These facts alone support the idea of a conference on the Great Lakes region and a comprehensive approach to the conflicts in the region as a whole. Within the Democratic Republic of the Congo itself, the systematic targeting of civilian groups by the dozens of ethnic groups, armed rebels and soldiers from up to nine different armies has led to human rights abuses by all sides in this conflict. The cases of extrajudicial, summary and arbitrary arrests, detentions and executions are cause for great concern and must not go unnoticed or unpunished. The culture of impunity must be erased from the face of the earth. My delegation commends the United Nations humanitarian workers in the field for the tremendous work they have been doing under very trying circumstances.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4237 (2000) · source

25. “We look forward to the implementation of this promise, and we expect that this same freedom of movement will be guaranteed by other forces involved in the conflict, not just for the observers of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) but also for humanitarian personnel operating in the field. Tens of thousands of Congolese citizens have sought refuge in neighbouring States. At the same time, over 330,000 refugees have fled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The extension of regional conflicts to the soil of the Democratic Republic of the Congo makes the security of these foreign refugees and the 2 million internally displaced persons tenuous.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4237 (2000) · source

26. “The population affected by the conflict- some 16 million - and the over 2 million internally displaced persons and refugees in neighbouring States exceed the populations of many of the Member States of the United Nations. We have been told that the magnitude of the crisis and the effect of the conflict on the delivery of aid have resulted in minimal humanitarian assistance being provided to populations in need. Most have to fend for themselves in a country in the grips of war with few or no possibilities for economic activity. This situation has the making of an immense human tragedy. We are encouraged by the promise of President Kabila of the Democratic Republic of the Congo that United Nations observers will be given freedom of movement to oversee the fragile situation.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4237 (2000) · source

27. “My delegation thanks Ms. McAskie for briefing us on the humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We also thank you, Mr. President, for scheduling this humanitarian briefing on the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The prevailing political deadlock in the peace process makes it easy to overlook the war's tragic consequences on the population. However, we need to retain our focus on the human dimensions of the conflict, and perhaps this debate will galvanize the warring parties to adopt a constructive attitude towards the resolution of the conflict. My delegation is deeply concerned by the grave humanitarian situation prevailing in the country.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4237 (2000) · source

28. “Even though it is not possible to predict the future, we can take the necessary measures to ensure that the future of an independent East Timor will be built on a solid foundation. In this regard, it is of the utmost importance for all the relevant organs and agencies of the United Nations to become fully engaged in this process. We must not seek to avoid our responsibilities. Our eventual withdrawal from East Timor must stand as an example of the will of the United Nations to get peacekeeping right. Jamaica fully supports this endeavour.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source

29. “The efforts of UNTAET in building local capacity and preparing the East Timorese, as my delegation stated earlier, are, indeed, critical. We have noted the efforts in this regard. My delegation continues to support all efforts to this end. The timetable and mechanisms to take East Timor to full independence, as outlined by Mr. Vieira de Mello, will, when implemented, redound to the benefit of the East Timorese people and augur well for their future. A week ago, the Security Council engaged in a very important debate on exit strategies for peacekeeping operations. As UNTAET moves forward in the transition process, we must ensure that the institutional structures being put in place can and will stand the test of time.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source

30. “We also urge the international humanitarian community to deal expeditiously with the humanitarian situation in the West Timor refugee camps. Mr. Vieira de Mello has identified a number of concerns with regard to the inability to establish a fully functioning judicial system. We are cognizant of the challenges and constraints, particularly the absence of resources and the lack of adequate local capacity. This hindrance to bringing to justice those responsible for the gross human rights violations in East Timor in 1999 cannot be allowed to remain. We look forward to UNTAET's review of the justice sector, and trust that a solution to this pressing problem will be found without further delay. The continued denial ofjustice can only have a negative impact on the process of reconciliation.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source

31. “Vieira de Mello has indicated that the Timorization of the transition process is well advanced and that the handover of governance to the East Timorese will be a process, not merely an event. I would like briefly to address the refugee situation. The long-planned return, organized by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration, of over 65 ex-Indonesian Armed Forces reservists from East Timor (MILSAS) and their families, which has now taken place, is a welcome development. What now appears to be an early sign of the development of a trend in the return of refugees from West Timor must be encouraged. We hope that this will receive priority attention.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source

32. “We recognize that without internal and external security the efforts to develop East Timor will indeed be in vain. We commend those Governments that have committed themselves to this effort, and we wish to emphasize that the future security of East Timor must not be left to chance. We support the idea that an international presence will be necessary in East Timor after independence. My delegation has been emphatic in the past in stating that the involvement of the East Timorese in charting their own future is an indispensable element in the creation of a sustainable East Timor and in reducing possible gaps when UNTAET's mandate fully comes to an end. Mr.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source

33. “My delegation continues to recognize the numerous challenges faced by UNTAET as it seeks, in collaboration with the people of East Timor, to prepare East Timor for full self-governance and to take its place in the international community as an independent country, in accordance with resolution 1272 (1999). Mr. Vieira de Mello's briefing today reinforces the findings and conclusions of the Security Council mission. My delegation has noted the progress which has been made in a number of areas. We note in particular that the mission was impressed by the tremendous progress being made in implementing the mandate given to UNTAET. We were pleased to hear Mr. Vieira de Mello's statement on the reconstruction of East Timor. We agree that the creation of the East Timor defence force is an essential part of the transition process.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source

34. “I wish to join others in welcoming the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello. I thank him for his comprehensive briefing, which has yet again given us an insight into the process currently under way in East Timor. I also wish to take this opportunity to thank the Security Council mission to East Timor and Indonesia, under the outstanding leadership of Ambassador Martin Andjaba of Namibia, for its invaluable work. Upon their return, the members of the mission made clear to us the scope and nature of the progress and challenges faced by UNTAET. The findings of the mission increased our understanding of the realities of the situation and have, undoubtedly, better informed our discussions and decisions.”

    2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source

35. “These important steps in the process of developing an exit strategy are aimed at significantly reducing, if not eliminating, the possibility of a peacekeeping operation leaving behind a situation that threatens to revert to serious conflict. If we exercise the political will to implement our own decisions, we will begin to achieve in the next decade what we have failed to achieve in the last one: ensuring peace and security for the generations to come.”

    2000-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4223 (2000) · source

36. “Secondly, the Security Council must clearly define each peacekeeping mandate, whether new or renewed, by ensuring that it is credible in relation to the conditions on the ground and that it is achievable, taking into account the lessons of the past. For this to be achieved, the Security Council must be guided by the best available accurate, timely and comprehensive information and analysis. Thirdly, the Security Council must incorporate at the very outset, or as soon as practicable, on the basis of the exigencies of the situation, peace-building measures as an integral part of the planning in the conceptual stages of peace operations. This requires a partnership with the Secretariat in developing a doctrine of peace-building strategies and programmes in an integrated and comprehensive approach to conflict situations.”

    2000-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4223 (2000) · source

37. “Many are found in the decisions and recommendations annexed to resolution 1327 (2000), which provide a new set of principles to guide the Security Council in the way in which it creates new peacekeeping mandates to secure lasting peace. First, the Security Council must seek to ensure that peace agreements that require United Nations involvement in peacekeeping provide for a clear political objective; that they meet minimum conditions for United Nations peacekeeping operations; and that such agreements incorporate practical designated tasks and timelines for implementation and criteria for final disengagement.”

    2000-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4223 (2000) · source

38. “Our exit strategy must be guided by a number of considerations, including the following: the stability of the region as a whole; the effect of the conflict on neighbouring States, as well as the effect other external factors could have on the particular situation following the termination of a United Nations peacekeeping operation; the dangers posed to a sustainable and lasting peace by internal factors, such as debilitating poverty and underdevelopment; and other root causes of conflict that could foster a recurrence of the conflict situation. I now turn to some of the elements for developing an exit strategy that my delegation believes may serve as a way forward.”

    2000-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4223 (2000) · source

39. “President, on the theme "No exit without strategy", points to a number of cases in which the Security Council has terminated a peacekeeping operation prematurely. The result has often been a return to conflict situations worse than those that triggered Council action in the first place. The evidence abounds in support of this conclusion, and need not be repeated here. We must now, therefore, turn our attention to solutions, which will avoid a repeat of our past mistakes.”

    2000-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4223 (2000) · source

40. “Had the record of the Security Council, and the United Nations as a whole, been irreproachable, then there might not have been a need for the Brahimi Panel. Among the conclusions reached by the Brahimi Panel was that "In such complex operations, peacekeepers work to maintain a secure local environment while peace-builders work to make that environment self-sustaining. Only such an environment offers a ready exit to peacekeeping forces, making peacekeepers and peace-builders inseparable partners." (S/2000/809, pp. viii-ix) That conclusion was reached by a Panel described by the Secretary-General as composed of individuals experienced in the fields of peacekeeping, peace- building, development and human assistance. Their conclusions should be taken seriously. The paper you provided, Mr.”

    2000-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4223 (2000) · source

41. “It is important for the Security Council to be examining this issue at this time, just two days after adopting a comprehensive new approach to peacekeeping operations. The decisions and recommendations approved by the Council in resolution 1327 (2000) of 13 November 2000, were an important first step in improving the capacity of the United Nations in the maintenance of international peace and security. The Council's approach to peacekeeping operations must now be guided by those concepts, and must be evaluated in terms of how well we implement them. We must ask ourselves why it is necessary to discuss this issue. Why should the Council be concerned about an exit strategy when considering the establishment of peacekeeping operations? The answer clearly lies in the lessons of the past.”

    2000-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4223 (2000) · source

42. “My delegation wishes to reiterate a position we have stated in the past: the full participation of all ethnic groups in the process is essential. Indeed, it is an absolute necessity if a lasting and sustainable peace-building effort is to be achieved. We urge the Serb community to participate fully in the democratic process, and we urge UNMIK to continue its efforts to create an environment that will make their participation possible. Finally, KFOR reports indicate that the Force continues to uncover and confiscate caches of weapons, ammunition and explosives while at the same time reporting no violations of Security Council resolution 1160 (1998), that is, of the arms embargo. My delegation would like to hear from Mr. Annabi an explanation of the origin of these weapons.”

    2000-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4190 (2000) · source

43. “Last month we welcomed the signing of an agreement between UNMIK and the Serb National Council Gracanica; today, we wonder whether the recent problems in Trepca do not run counter to those efforts. Preparations continue for municipal elections scheduled for October. Those elections are aimed at bringing us closer to the goal of creating a multi-ethnic society and establishing viable democratic structures. The issue of Serb inclusion and participation is crucial to this process; this is acknowledged by all. Events in Trepca are particularly worrying when viewed in that context. We are encouraged by UNMIK's efforts to ensure adequate security during and after the elections. We have noted that the first phase of the civil registration process has come to a close. We regret that there is a lack of Serb participation in the process.”

    2000-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4190 (2000) · source

44. “With regard to the recent takeover by KFOR of the lead smelting factory in the Trepca complex, we hold the view that UNMIK has the legal authority for the interim administration of the territory, in accordance with resolution 1244 (1999), and, therefore, its decisions should be respected. However, the protests that have resulted from this incident are a cause for concern. We are concerned about the deterioration in relations between the United Nations and Serbs that seems to be occurring. Jamaica has always encouraged efforts to increase the participation of Serbs and other ethnic minorities in the political and administrative process, and we are pleased at the progress made thus far, with the inclusion of the Serb National Council in the decision-making process.”

    2000-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4190 (2000) · source

45. “Our delegation would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Annabi for his briefing on the recent developments in Kosovo. Jamaica continues to acknowledge the important work that the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo's (UNMIK) undertakes, and we welcome improvements and progress in this regard. We would, however, like to focus our remarks on a few areas that are of particular concern. The violence in the region continues, and ethnic minorities, in particular Serbs and Romas, have little protection and security, despite the efforts of the Kosovo Force (KFOR) and UNMIK. We urge UNMIK to continue its efforts to protect the freedom, security and fundamental rights of the minority population.”

    2000-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4190 (2000) · source

46. “While we recognize that there are still many challenges, we believe that these incremental steps forward demonstrate that progress is possible even under very difficult circumstances. The acceptance of accountability and responsibility by local leaders is crucial to the process, and the ultimate success of UNMIBH's work will depend on the continued cooperation ofthe people of Bosnia and Herzegovina. During the past few weeks we have had encouraging reports of increasing numbers of refugee returns. We are concerned, however, about reports that local authorities have been slow to act on the illegal occupancy of homes of returnees. It has been reported that illegal occupancy is the biggest single barrier to returns. My delegation would like to hear from Mr.”

    2000-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4188 (2000) · source

47. “My delegation joins colleagues in thanking Mr. Bernard Miyet for updating us on the latest developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We recognize the important work being carried out by the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) in establishing mechanisms for the rule of law and in implementing the peace process. We note in particular the efforts of UNMIBH in the area of police reform and restructuring. Of equal importance is the assessment and restructuring of the judicial system. Effective local police and judicial institutions are critical elements in efforts at creating self-sustaining peace. It is therefore important that judicial reform continue to be a priority. We are encouraged by the briefing we received today.”

    2000-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4188 (2000) · source

48. “The international community is prepared to fully support the peace process between Ethiopia and Eritrea. The cooperation of both parties is vitally important in all phases of the process. As stated in paragraph 51 of the Secretary- General's report, in the end it is only the parties - Eritrea and Ethiopia - themselves who can bring lasting peace to their countries. In order to do this they must commit themselves to continue pursuing the negotiations they have started on the outstanding issues, under the auspices of the OAU, in order to reach a final settlement on the modalities for the delimitation and demarcation of their common borders and on other outstanding issues. The future of their countries and of their peoples depends on this.”

    2000-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4187 (2000) · source

49. “The Secretary-General's report sets out in great detail the humanitarian situation and what needs to be done. My delegation supports his recommendations and calls upon the international community to respond accordingly. My delegation is pleased at the deployment of United Nations military observers, which has begun, pursuant to resolution 1312 (2000), which we adopted on 31 July, authorizing the establishment of UNMEE. My delegation will examine the nine specific elements of the Secretary-General's recommendations on the expanded mandate of UNMEE for its full deployment under phase three. It cannot be overemphasized how important it is for the Security Council to get it right. The lives and future of millions of Ethiopians and Eritreans are dependent on this. The message that goes out from this Chamber today must be clear and unequivocal.”

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50. “My delegation commends President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and the Organization of African Unity (OAU) for their determined and sustained efforts in negotiating the Agreement, and we fully support the OAU's continued role in seeking to achieve a comprehensive and lasting peace for both countries. Jamaica is extremely concerned about the chronic humanitarian situation in both Ethiopia and Eritrea. The future of the peoples of both countries is tied to a comprehensive resolution of the dispute between them. The abatement and ultimate elimination of the human suffering, which has been exacerbated by the conflict, require the cooperation of all concerned, and the international community must respond to ameliorate the effects of this human tragedy.”

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