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  1. “We remain convinced that the cooperation of all groups is needed, and we urge those in authority and in positions of influence to strengthen their collaboration with UNMIBH.”

    2000-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4117 (2000) · source

  2. “It is encouraging to note that the level of coordination between UNMIBH, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has been increasing, particularly on issues such as refugees and human rights training. We wish to emphasize that the work of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is critical in the areas of capacity-building and training and that the long-term development and sustainability of Bosnia and Herzegovina lies in its human resources and the strengthening of its institutions. We are aware that there are numerous challenges in the discharge of UNMIBH's mandate.”

    2000-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4117 (2000) · source

  3. “We are concerned about the issues raised in paragraphs 10 and ll of the Secretary-General's report, specifically the difficulties with the integration of Bosniac and Croat police officers in canton 7 and the political and administrative delays in the establishment of the State Border Service. We note that the latter issue is being addressed, as referred to by Mr. Annabi in his briefing. We agree that police restructuring and reform must be complemented with judicial reform. Political, institutional and technical impediments to the effective functioning of the judiciary must be removed. The entrenchment of law and order is contingent upon an efficient and organized judiciary, and we look forward to being briefed in the future on progress in judicial reform.”

    2000-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4117 (2000) · source

  4. “Implementation of the New York Declaration is critical to this process. We note the efforts made at police restructuring and reform, and in particular the screening for law enforcement personnel, as well as the incremental progress being made in changing the composition of the police force to reflect the multi-ethnic character of the communities it serves. The initiatives to improve their technical and democratic policing skills are noteworthy. We attach importance to the continued emphasis on training of the police officers and agree that the key to self-sustaining police reform is professional training.”

    2000-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4117 (2000) · source

  5. “My delegation also welcomes the format of today's meeting, which enhances the transparency of the Council's work and which allows countries with particular interests in the matter under consideration an opportunity to participate in the discussions. We thank the Secretary-General for his report and Mr. Annabi for his update on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We also commend Mr. Jacques Paul Klein and the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) for their work in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which we fully support. We recognize the important role it has played in an effort to return normalcy to Bosnia and Herzegovina. We attach great importance to the ongoing efforts to consolidate peace and stability and create a multi-ethnic society and multi-ethnic institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2000-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4117 (2000) · source

  6. “A change in the role of the United Nations is inevitable, as we seek to move towards peace-building. We support the intention of the Secretary-General to consult with Tajikistan in that regard. A peace-building United Nations mission after the withdrawal of UNMOT is essential, in order to prevent a return to conditions which foster conflict and to facilitate national reconciliation and the creation of a sustainable system of government. We look forward to working with all concerned towards a peace-building agenda for Tajikistan, one that includes all the factors we have outlined, as we build on the work done to bring lasting peace and security to the people of Tajikistan. Finally, we support the elements of the presidential statement proposed by the Russian Federation.”

    2000-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4115 (2000) · source

  7. “My delegation also wishes to acknowledge the contribution made by UNMOT and the United Nations/Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Joint Electoral Observer Mission in the recent elections, and we hope that their findings can be taken into account as we work towards a more transparent electoral process. My delegation looks forward to the holding of elections for the upper house, scheduled for Thursday, 23 March. We need to move quickly to cement the gains made in the peace process and to foster greater democracy in the region. The Secretary-General has advised us of his intention to withdraw UNMOT when its mandate expires on 15 May. In the light of the positive developments in Tajikistan, therefore, we must now turn our attention to the future role of the United Nations. We agree that there is still much to be done.”

    2000-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4115 (2000) · source

  8. “We recognize the need to make allowances for the transitional process that has taken place in Tajikistan. Improvements in the electoral process should be undertaken as a matter of priority. It is important that the electoral process be one of legitimacy and integrity in order to secure peace and security for the people of Tajikistan. Existing political institutions must be strengthened to ensure that they are capable of undertaking the important task of governing, with the support of the Tajik people. We commend the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT) for the success that it has achieved in implementing its mandate, in accordance with the provisions of the 1997 General Agreement on the Establishment of Peace and National Accord in Tajikistan.”

    2000-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4115 (2000) · source

  9. “We join in thanking the Secretary-General for his interim report, and Mr. Annabi for his briefing. My delegation welcomes the recent holding of parliamentary elections in Tajikistan, as this represents an important step in the democratization process. The resolution of the conflict and the establishment of peace in Tajikistan constitute an important step towards stability in Central Asia. The inclusion of the different parties in the election process signals the commitment of the people and the Government of Tajikistan to the creation of a multi-party democracy. We note that the electoral process was not without problems. The report of the Secretary-General points to a number of shortcomings in the electoral law and process, and we hope that steps can be taken to correct these inadequacies.”

    2000-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4115 (2000) · source

  10. “This is evidenced by the recent participation of representatives of non-governmental organizations and civil society in the 8th meeting of the NCC. This, we are confident, will create a sense of ownership and a spirit of reconciliation among the East Timorese people. My delegation firmly believes that if a spirit of confidence, reconciliation and cooperation is fostered among the East Timorese, significant progress will continue to be made. Finally, we are fully cognizant of the will of the Government of Indonesia to bring to justice the perpetrators of gross human rights violations in East Timor. In this regard, we note the invitation to three respected Indonesian human rights groups to join investigators in probing the violations in East Timor.”

    2000-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4114 (2000) · source

  11. “The long-term sustainable development of East Timor must continue to be given priority attention. In this regard, the international community must continue to focus its attention on capacity- and institution-building. It is critical that efficient systems of governance and public administration be established, which would allow for a smooth and eventual transition from UNTAET to local governance. Although it is early in the process, we believe that attention must be given to this from the very outset. In this regard, we note UNTAET's close involvement with the National Consultative Council (NCC). We realize that this has set the stage for the broad-based participation of various groups in East Timor. It is encouraging that the NCC has been promoting transparency and visibility in its work.”

    2000-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4114 (2000) · source

  12. “We hope that the steadily increasing numbers of civilian police and the strengthening of the rapid- reaction unit will greatly assist in addressing situations such as these and, in general, the maintenance of law and order. The rate of refugee return has been encouraging. As reported, the rate now stands at over 153,000, with another 50,000 indicating their desire to return. This indicates that there is a greater level of confidence among the East Timorese people regarding the situation there. We are concerned, however, about the continued activities of militia groups aimed at frustrating the process and we urge the Indonesian Government to take whatever action is necessary to remedy this situation. We also strongly urge flexibility to the Government of Indonesia with regard to the deadline for the return of the refugees.”

    2000-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4114 (2000) · source

  13. “The recent visits of the Secretary- General and President Wahid of Indonesia were also positive developments. We remain concerned, however, about the pervasive unemployment and the generally precarious economic and social situation in East Timor, which seem to be contributing to some criminal activity. Of grave concern to us also are the reports of recent incursions, particularly by the militia. These incidents can only serve to undermine the generally stable situation. UNTAET must continue to maintain a firm security presence throughout East Timor. We note the efforts of UNTAET, in collaboration with the Indonesian authorities, in dealing with this matter. In no way must these incursions or incidents of violence be allowed to derail the process in East Timor.”

    2000-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4114 (2000) · source

  14. “Several positive developments have indeed occurred since we were last briefed. We have noted the establishment of the East Timor postal service in collaboration with the Portuguese postal service and the Universal Postal Union; the approval of regulations for a new border regime; and the approval of regulations for the organization of the courts and public procurement for civil administration. These regulations, we understand, will provide the framework for the future development of East Timor. We would be interested in hearing about continued progress in this regard. The signing of the agreement with the World Bank is a significant and welcome development. Early implementation of these initiatives and the requisite disbursement of funds are crucial to the process of rebuilding and reconstruction, particularly at the community level.”

    2000-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4114 (2000) · source

  15. “My delegation wishes to reiterate its full support for the work of UNTAET and we attach particular importance to the full implementation of resolution 1272 (1999). We wish to commend UNTAET for its work as it seeks, in collaboration with the East Timorese people, to lay the foundation for the transition to independence. At the last briefing, we were informed by Mr. Vieira de Mello that, by the end of February, the transfer of the International Force in East Timor (INTERFET) to the United Nations Transitional Administration would be completed. This was on target. INTERFET and UNTAET must be commended for this smooth transition and we are confident that UNTAET will carry forward INTERFET's work in a manner which will continue to focus on the entrenchment of law and order and the restoration of peace and stability in East Timor.”

    2000-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4114 (2000) · source

  16. “My delegation, too, wishes to associate itself with the warm welcome extended to Ambassador Levitte and we look forward to continued good relations with his delegation. We also wish to thank Mr. Annabi for bringing us up to date on the situation in East Timor. Over the past few months since the adoption of resolution 1272 (1999), the Secretary-General's Special Representative and the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) have worked tirelessly in the face of numerous challenges and extremely high expectations to ensure the implementation of resolution 1272 (1999) and to lay the foundation for East Timor's eventual transition into the international community as a viable, democratic and independent country.”

    2000-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4114 (2000) · source