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Wehbe

lines on the record: 606
first: 1997-03-06
most recent: 2003-09-04
sittings or episodes: 78
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“International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991 International Criminal Tiibunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States between 1 January 1994 and 31 December 1994”
2003-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4819 (2003) · source
“I also take this occasion to thank all the Permanent Representatives on the Security Council, and the members of their delegations, for the cooperation and assistance they extended to me, as well as for the coordination they all undertook to ensure international peace and security. I wish each and every one of them success in their endeavours. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2003-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4819 (2003) · source
“Mr. Wehbe (Syrian Arab Republic) (spoke in Arabic): I would not have wanted to intervene at this point in the meeting, but since this will be the last Council meeting I shall attend, I would like, Sir, at this very first meeting of your presidency to begin by congratulating you. I am confident that you will lead the Council's deliberations this month with your well- known wisdom and diplomatic expertise. We know that you will lead the Council to success. This month is full of events, notably a meeting at the level of Foreign Ministers, who will be here in New York for the opening of the fifty-eighth session of the General Assembly. I would like to thank you wholeheartedly, Sir, for the kind words you addressed to me.”
2003-09-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4819 (2003) · source
“Finally, I should like to thank the United Nations security staff as well as members of the media, including photographers and television camera operators. In conclusion, I express my sincere thanks to my colleagues on the Security Council who have addressed very kind words to me; I shall not disappoint them. I trust that they will continue their cooperation with the Mission of the Syrian Republic, which will be headed by my colleague, Ambassador Fayssal Mekdad, who is very well known to them, having worked with me throughout these eight years in New York. Colleagues, I thank you all. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.15 pm.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“Those contributions have provided a degree of perspective, and perhaps some possible solutions, for the Secretariat and its Department of Peacekeeping Operations. A number of proposals were made by Council members; they will enrich Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi's report (S/2000/809) and its recommendations in that regard. Finally, I should like to express my sincere thanks to the United Nations staff in every peacekeeping operation and to all Secretariat and Security Council staff. I would be remiss if I did not thank the interpreters - the real force in the booths - who make it possible for our voices to be heard correctly by the United Nations and the rest of the world; their efforts are nothing short of mighty. I thank the Secretariat staff for making our work in the Council easier; they are always available in and near the Council Chamber.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“In conclusion, the delegation of Syria affirms the importance of establishing a genuine three-way partnership among the Security Council, the Secretariat and troop contributors in the areas of mission planning, preparation, organization and security. We stress the need for consultation with troop contributors when and if changes in the tasks or structure of a mission are contemplated. We believe that Council meetings and the machinery established by resolution 1353 (2001) will play effective roles in the success of United Nations peacekeeping operations. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. Once again, I should like to express my sincere thanks to all Council members for their valuable and rich contributions to today's meeting on peacekeeping.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“Security measures must be enhanced to protect the security and safety of those who have dedicated their lives to achieving world peace. The Security Council's unanimous adoption of resolution 1502 (2003) was a clear expression of its determination to undertake every possible measure to protect those who serve in United Nations missions and offices. It reflected the Council's determination to pursue and punish the perpetrators of what the resolution describes as war crimes. In that connection, we propose that the Secretariat prepare a comprehensive study on ways to protect United Nations missions and on taking the necessary measures to prevent attacks against them, in accordance with the provisions of resolution 1502 (2003).”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“In this respect, Syria values highly the sacrifices made by the commanders and the members of the peacekeeping operations throughout the world, and in our region in particular. Syria expresses its appreciation for the cooperation between the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) and Syria, and also between our Permanent Mission and the Secretariat's Department of Peacekeeping Operations. Recently we have witnessed heinous crimes against members of United Nations missions and its agencies in different places, such as Jenin, Qana and, most recently, Baghdad. Those acts of aggression against United Nations offices and personnel represent aggression against all the members of the United Nations. Consequently, the international community must hunt down the perpetrators of these crimes and punish them.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“In the Balkans, the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo represents an important model for coordination with regional organizations - the European Union and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. We have every hope that the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) will support the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan in achieving security in Kabul and the rest of Afghan territory, which would bolster the economic and political process. The United Nations started its peacekeeping operations more than half a century ago in the Middle East. It still plays its role in peacekeeping responsibly and implements its tasks with all efficiency and precision.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“The Council adopted resolution 1497 (2003), which authorized Member States to establish a multinational force to support the ceasefire agreement and achieve stability in Liberia, taking into consideration the regional aspects and their importance in that respect. We affirm the importance of enhancing cooperation between United Nations missions and regional and subregional organizations. Such cooperation - with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), for instance - has led to more stability in Sierra Leone and Liberia. MONUC has worked with the African Union in establishing the Joint Military Committee to monitor the ceasefire and to undertake the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes. United Nations missions also cooperate with the African Union in Ethiopia, Eritrea and the Western Sahara.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“Those include respect for the principles of the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of States. The focal role of the Security Council contributes to the success of those missions. That role should be carried out by defining clear mandates for those operations and by following up developments on the ground. For example, the Council this month has adopted resolution 1493 (2003), which reinforced the mandate of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC). For the first time since the Mission was established, it is now authorized to use all necessary means to enforce the mandate given to it in the area of Ituri and in North and South Kivu.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“Peacekeeping operations achieved successes in Sierra Leone, Timor-Leste, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Prevlaka. We hope that those operations and their activities will extend to other areas that have remained marginalized, such as in Somalia. Despite the important role played by peacekeeping operations, they are not an alternative to a permanent solution to a conflict; they may be a temporary measure to prevent conflicts from escalating. They contribute to ending hostilities and reducing the potential for conflict escalation, providing an appropriate environment for ending them. Consequently, we believe they must be time-bound. They must be guided by the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“I thank the representative of Spain for his kind words addressed to me. There are no more speakers inscribed on my list. I will speak now in my national capacity. Peacekeeping operations represent an important instrument for the United Nations in its task of maintaining peace and security in the world. They play a vital and effective role in reducing tension and contribute to the settlement of disputes, peacekeeping and securing an environment propitious to post-conflict peace-building. Those operations have proven their effectiveness in past years in the diverse tasks mandated to them, ranging from traditional monitoring of ceasefire agreements to complex challenges involved in administering territories. They have demonstrated that they are a vital instrument that can deal with dangers that beset peace and security in the world.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“I thank them for their continuous cooperation with me on all issues related to the maintenance of international peace and security in accordance with the principles and purposes of the United Nations. I extend my thanks also to all members of the Secretariat, including the interpreters and the others who facilitate our work during our meetings. I will never forget them, and would like to thank them especially for cooperating with me during my seven years at the United Nations here in New York.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“Such events have resulted in men and women of United Nations peacekeeping operations paying the dearest price, their own blood, in order to maintain peace and security in the world. Syria believes that we must continue our debate into the next stage so that humanity can finally enjoy peace in every part of the world and so that we can attain the purposes of the United Nations Charter. I would like now to inform the members of the Council that this will be my last meeting as President and as representative of the Syrian Arab Republic. As members may know, I have been transferred to the Syrian Mission to Geneva as Permanent Representative of Syria to the United Nations in Geneva, the European headquarters. On this occasion I would like to extend my thanks to all of my colleagues and friends in the Council.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“We also talked about giving the Secretary-General the necessary flexibility with regard to initiating peacekeeping operations and have also made it clear that countries must be ready to launch operations anywhere, including in Africa. Finally, we spoke of securing the civilian elements that are necessary to support permanent peace, especially in humanitarian assistance and in the disarmament and demobilization of all combatants. The Syrian Arab Republic pays tribute to all those who have worked with our international Organization and supported its peacemaking efforts. There have been sad moments, such as the 1948 assassination in Jerusalem of Count Folke Bernadette, United Nations mediator in Palestine, and the criminal act in Baghdad last week.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“My delegation circulated a paper to all members of the Council, prepared along with our partners who wanted to tackle this question. But the paper also presents our View on the subject under consideration. As members will notice, we have affirmed that the Security Council must run the transitional stages of peacekeeping operations in an effective manner, whether in Africa or on other continents. We also stated that, when adopting a decision to establish a new operation, the Council must take into account all of its operational aspects. The Council must also take into account the protection of the operations. Furthermore, in order for the operation to fulfil its mandate, the necessary military power must be provided.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“We wanted to give the opportunity to the Council members to make their views known on the numerous positive aspects of peacekeeping operations. We also wanted to give them the opportunity to comment on how to create conditions in which we can try to remove all the obstacles facing peacekeeping operations, and on ways to overcome those obstacles. One of our main objectives was to address the issue of the protection of United Nations missions and peacekeeping operations in various parts of the world. This comes in the wake of the criminal act that took place in Baghdad on 19 August, claiming the lives of a number of the best people working for peacekeeping operations, and injuring many others. This was a great loss to the United Nations in particular, and to the international community in general.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. In that connection, as President, I shall now make an introductory statement concerning peacekeeping operations. The delegation of the Syrian Arab Republic, after the necessary consultations with the other members of the Council, has decided to devote today's wrap-up meeting to the theme of United Nations peacekeeping operations. Our delegation took that approach for many reasons, most important among them the current developments in United Nations peacekeeping operations. We are confident that past and present United Nations peacekeeping operations constitute one of the main elements of the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to vote on the draft resolution before it. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, Guinea, Mexico, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in Arabic): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1503 (2003). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.20 am.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4817 (2003) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following two documents: S/2003/766, which contains a letter dated 28 July 2003 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, and S/2003/794, which contains a letter dated 5 August 2003 from the Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council. Members of the Council also have before them document 8/2003/835, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4817 (2003) · source
“It welcomes in this regard the determination of the United Nations to continue its operation in Iraq to fulfil its mandate in the service of the Iraqi people, and will not be intimidated by such attacks." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2003/ 13. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 7.30 p.m.”
2003-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4811 (2003) · source
“"The Security Council pays tribute and expresses its deepest admiration to all those among the United Nations personnel who have lost their lives or have been injured in the service of the United Nations and of the Iraqi people, including the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Sergio Vieira de Mello. "The Security Council expresses its deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims and their families. "The Security Council reaffirms the imperative to respect, in all circumstances, the safety and security of United Nations personnel and the need for adequate security measures to be taken in this regard. "The Security Council reaffirms its determination to assist the Iraqi people to build peace and justice in their country and to determine their own political future by themselves.”
2003-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4811 (2003) · source
“Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council unequivocally condemns the terrorist attack that took place on 19 August 2003 against the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad and thereby against the international community as a whole, causing numerous deaths and injuries among international personnel and Iraqi people. "The Security Council condemns also in the strongest terms the perpetrators of such attack and underlines the need to bring them to justice.”
2003-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4811 (2003) · source
“As members are all aware, this meeting has been convened following a particularly tragic set of events. May I invite all participants to stand and observe a minute of silence in tribute to the memory of the United Nations personnel and all others who were killed in Baghdad in the pursuit of peace and recovery for Iraq, as well as to express our deep solidarity with all United Nations personnel and all humanitarian workers in the field everywhere. The members of the Security Council observed a minute of silence. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts The President (spoke in Arabic): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2003-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4811 (2003) · source
“That should ensure peace, justice and security for all. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 4.55 pm.”
2003-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4809 (2003) · source
“We call for an end to such acts and violations, including the attacks to which a number of Kosovo citizens were subjected today. Syria welcomes the measures taken by the Kosovo Provisional Institutions of Self-Government and the investigation by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to determine the identity of the perpetrators of the attacks and to bring them to justice. Syria reiterates its support for UNMIK and for the new Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Kosovo, Mr. Harri Holkeri. We wish him every success in discharging the tasks assigned to him, particularly under such circumstances. In conclusion, allow me to reaffirm once again our conviction about the need to achieve coexistence among all citizens of Kosovo, regardless of their ethnic, racial or religious background.”
2003-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4809 (2003) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of the Syrian Arab Republic. At the outset, I wish to welcome Mr. Covic, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia and President of the Coordination Centre for Kosovo and Metohija. We thank him for having taken the trouble to come to New York to brief the Security Council on the most recent developments in the situation in Kosovo. The Syrian delegation has listened very attentively to the positions and opinions put forward by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia. We have taken note, with much regret, of the events that took the lives of two young Kosovans and caused the injury of others. Syria condemns those acts and reaffirms its view that all parties must comply with the agreements reached. We convey our sincere condolences to the bereaved families.”
2003-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4809 (2003) · source
“The President (spoke in Arabic): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in response to the request contained in a letter dated 14 August 2003 from the Charge d'affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Serbia and Montenegro to the United Nations, document 8/2003/815. I now give the floor to Mr. Nebojsa Covic, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia and President of the Coordination Centre for Kosovo and Metohija.”
2003-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4809 (2003) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Serbia and Montenegro, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Mr. Nebojsa Covic, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia and President of the Coordination Centre for Kosovo and Metohija. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Covic (Serbia and Montenegro) took a seat at the Council table.”
2003-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4809 (2003) · source
“I now resume my functions as President of the Council. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 2.20 p.m.”
2003-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4808 (2003) · source
“That resulted in the sponsors maintaining the text and not accepting proposals for logical amendments, which narrowed the options available to us and made the text available to us on a "take it or leave it basis". Syria hopes that in future discussions and resolutions pertaining to Iraq, the Security Council will comprehensively address all aspects constituting the genuine concerns of the brotherly people of Iraq. We also hope that the Council will work to bring about a resolution of all such concerns in order to ensure the end of occupation and to enable the people of Iraq to restore national sovereignty over their territory and, as soon as possible, to establish an elected national Government that enjoys the support of the Iraqi people and is recognized by the international community.”
2003-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4808 (2003) · source
“Hence, only the Iraqi people can lend legitimacy to the Governing Council. Syria reaffirms its commitment to support the central role of the United Nations in Iraq, be it terms of the political process or reconstruction. We also support the efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative in Iraq. We regret that the sponsors of the draft resolution did not take into account a number of important recommendations made by the Secretary-General in his report in document S/2003/715, of 17 July 2003, which were Widely supported by members of the Council. We deeply regret that the consultation exercise, which was conducted outside of Security Council Chamber in a format that lacked transparency, did not include the input of rotating members of the Council, including Syria, in the substantive part of the draft resolution.”
2003-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4808 (2003) · source
“Syria and all Arab States support the need to end the occupation of Iraq and to form a legitimate national Iraqi Government, as soon as possible and within a clear and specific time frame, based on equal rights and justice for all Iraqi citizens and free of ethnic, gender or religious discrimination, so that the world will be able to deal with a legitimate Iraqi Government. Today Syria reiterates to the Council its support for the position adopted by the Foreign Ministers of Arab States members of the follow-up committee, who stressed that the formation of the interim Governing Council of Iraq is a beginning that will gain credibility from the fact that it is paving the way for the formation of a national Government that represents the full spectrum of Iraqi society and is capable of fulfilling the aspirations of the Iraqi people.”
2003-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4808 (2003) · source
“As the representative of China was the last speaker on the list, I will make a statement in my capacity as representative of the Syrian Arab Republic, which is an explanation of Syria's position on resolution 1500 (2003). The Syrian Arab Republic abstained in the vote on the resolution just adopted by the Council. We did so to reflect the Arab position endorsed by the Foreign Ministers of Arab States members of the Arab follow- up committee that met in Cairo on 5 August 2003 on the question of fraternal Iraq, and in keeping with Syria's responsibility as the Arab representative on the Security Council.”
2003-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4808 (2003) · source
“Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, Guinea, Mexico, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America. Against: None. Abstaining: Syrian Arab Republic. The President (spoke in Arabic): The result of the voting is as follows: 14 in favour, none against and one abstention. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 1500 (2003). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
2003-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4808 (2003) · source
“I welcome the presence of the Deputy Secretary-General at this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 24 of Security Council resolution 1483 (2003), document S/2003/715. Members of the Council also have before them document 8/2003/812, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, Guinea, Spain, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it.”
2003-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4808 (2003) · source
“A vote was taken by show ofhands. In favour: Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, Guinea, Mexico, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America. The President (spoke in Arabic): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1499 (2003). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.30 am.”
2003-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4807 (2003) · source
“Ileka (Democratic Republic of the Congo) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Arabic): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2002/1l46 and addendum 1, which contains the text of a letter dated 15 October 2002 from the Secretary-General. Members of the Council also have before them document 8/2003/803, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided.”
2003-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4807 (2003) · source
“The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo Letter dated 15 October 2002 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2002/1146 and Add.1) The President (spoke in Arabic): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr.”
2003-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4807 (2003) · source
“Before turning to the item on our agenda, I should like to acknowledge and welcome the presence at the Council table of the new Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, His Excellency Mr. Wang Guangya, and the new Permanent Representative of Guinea to the United Nations, His Excellency Mr. Alpha Ibrahima Sow. On behalf of the Council, I should like to extend a warm welcome to Ambassador Wang and Ambassador Sow and to wish them every success. We look forward to cooperating with them in the Council's work. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2003-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4807 (2003) · source
“I thank Mr. Sinclair for his statement and for the clarifications he has provided us on the latest developments in Bougainville. There are no other speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.45 pm.”
2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source
“I now give the floor to Mr. Noel Sinclair so that he may respond to questions raised and provide the clarifications requested.”
2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source
“The next speaker on my list is the representative of Japan. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source
“The next speaker on my list is the representative of New Zealand. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Australia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source
“I resume my functions as President of the Council. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Fiji. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source
“Despite the positive comments that have been made today and the general sense of optimism that is prevailing, certain parties - in particularly Mr. Francis Ona and his Me'ekamui Defence Force - are still not participating in the peace process, and this is cause for concern. We therefore hope that the various appeals, and the other efforts that are being deployed, will eventually result in a clear commitment by those parties that are not participating in the peace process to refrain from taking any actions or steps that would hinder or delay the peace process. We also urge them to participate in the Bougainville peace process. Once again, we reaffirm our support for the Head of the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville and his team for their efforts to promote the peace process in Bougainville.”
2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source
“There have been important developments since the last briefing of the Security Council, on 28 March 2003, creating a sense of optimism regarding the implementation of the necessary procedures to prepare the new constitution in Bougainville for election of the national Government. These developments include the completion by the Peace Monitoring Group (PMG) of its mandate last June; the succession of the PMG by the Bougainville Transitional Team, which includes 15 to 17 civilian observers from Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Vanuatu; and the adoption by UNPOB of phase II of the weapons disposal plan. We are looking forward with the same sense of optimism to the implementation of phase III of the plan.”
2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source
“I will now make a statement in my capacity as Representative of Syria. We express our sincere thanks to Mr. Noel Sinclair, Head of the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville (UNPOB), for his comprehensive briefing, which shed light on the latest developments in Bougainville. I would also like to express our support to Ambassador Sinclair and his team, who have worked so diligently in support of the peace process and stability in Bougainville. We appreciate the efforts by the friendly Government of Papua New Guinea and the role it has played in support of the peace process in Bougainville, in addition to its positive contribution and collaboration, which we heard about in the statement of the representative of Papua New Guinea this morning.”
2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source