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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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“MacKay (New Zealand) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President (spoke in Arabic): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Noel Sinclair, Head of the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Sinclair to take a seat at the Council table. 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. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Noel Sinclair, Head of the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville. I now give him the floor.”
2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Australia, Fiji, Japan, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea in which they request 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 those representatives 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. Aisi (Papua New Guinea) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Dauth (Australia), Mr. Savua (Fiji), Mr. Motomura (Japan) and Mr.”
2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source
“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 1498 (2003). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.15p.m.”
2003-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4804 (2003) · source
“The 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 on Cote d'lvoire, document S/2003/374 and Corr.1 and Add]. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2003/783, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the 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.”
2003-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4804 (2003) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of C6te d'Ivoire, 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. Djangone- Bi (Cote d'Ivoire) 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.”
2003-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4804 (2003) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 8.20 p.m.”
2003-08-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4803 (2003) · source
“I now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/2003/784. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China, Guinea, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Against: None Absiaining: France, Germany, Mexico The President (spoke in Arabic): The result of the voting is as follows: 12 votes in favour, none against and 3 abstentions. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 1497 (2003). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
2003-08-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4803 (2003) · source
“Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
2003-08-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4803 (2003) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2003/769, which contains the text of a letter dated 29 July 2003 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2003/784, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. I should like also to draw the attention of members of the Council to documents S/2003/678, S/2003/695 and S/2003/696. I welcome the presence of the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Kofi Annan, at this meeting; I appreciate the keen interest that his presence reflects. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it.”
2003-08-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4803 (2003) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of August, I should like to take the opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Inocencio Arias, Permanent Representative of Spain to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of July 2003. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Arias for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in Liberia Letter dated 29 July 2003 from the Secretary- General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2003/769) The President (spoke in Arabic): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2003-08-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4803 (2003) · source
“For decades, Syria has hosted tens of thousands of Iraqis victimized by oppression, repression and the consequences of siege. On the occasion of this Security Council debate on the situation in Iraq, Syria today reiterates its expression of concern for the future, independence and territorial integrity of Iraq and the freedom and dignity of its people.”
2003-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4791 (2003) · source
“As to the "regional dimension" referred to in paragraph 108 of the report, we believe it to be extremely important. It is, indeed, thus described in the report. It is essential that cooperation be established with Iraq's neighbours, as the Secretary-General emphasizes, because Iraq cannot be isolated from its brothers or neighbours. We convey our appreciation once again to the Secretary-General and his Special Representative for all their efforts in that regard. Our brothers, the people of Iraq, who are linked to Syria by ties of geography, blood, history, culture and common interests, have experienced many years of darkness. They are well aware that Syria stood by them in their time of suffering and that their pain was ours.”
2003-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4791 (2003) · source
“105) and as stressing "the Security Council's call for a government based on the rule of law that affords equal and justice to all Iraqi citizens without regard to ethnicity, religion or gender". (ibid) We cannot but agree with the conclusions of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, expressed later in the report, with respect to the importance "that Iraqis are able to see a clear timetable leading to the full restoration of sovereignty" (ibid., para.]07) and stressing the "pressing need to set out a clear and specific sequence of events leading to the end of military occupation". (ibid.) Allow me also to thank the Special Representative once again for his readiness to assist in establishing such a framework in cooperation with all parties concerned.”
2003-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4791 (2003) · source
“My delegation wishes to stress that the Governing Council should work in accordance with the wishes of the Iraqi people by strengthening national unity, speedily establishing an elected national Government and ending the occupation as soon as possible. Any assessment of the actions of that Council will be based on the steps it takes to serve the Iraqi people and to maintain relations of good-neighbourliness with its neighbours and brothers. The Secretary-General's concluding observations in his report are fully in line with the role of the United Nations and views thereon, particularly when he cites his Special Representative as conveying to all concerned "the Security Council's resolve that the day when Iraqi's govern themselves must come quickly" (ibid., para.”
2003-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4791 (2003) · source
“We also agree with the comments of the Secretary-General in paragraph 20 of his report. He states: "Those Iraqis with whom my Special Representative has met have emphasized that Iraqis themselves must conduct the constitutional process .'..'. That is, indeed, correct. That paragraph also states that Iraqis feel strongly that the constitutional process should be determined by elections. Furthermore, the substance of paragraph 23 of the report deserves attention and support. That paragraph states that the Authority ought to "devolve real executive authority to a broadly representative and self-selecting Iraqi leadership, including in policy- and decision-making, and in the preparation and execution of a budget". The report also takes up the formation of the interim authority in Iraq in the current situation.”
2003-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4791 (2003) · source
“Indeed, the Secretary-General, in the very first paragraph of the report, as well as in subsequent paragraphs, states that the interests of the Iraqi people - especially the restoration, as soon as possible, of Iraq's sovereignty - is one of the most important elements. He also states that Iraqis have stressed to him that democracy cannot be imposed from outside, but that it must stem from the aspirations of the Iraqi people and their genuine choices. The delegation of Syria agrees in this respect with the Secretary-General and his Special Representative. We would also like to express our appreciation to Mr. Vieira de Mello for the efforts that he has been making to end the suffering of the Iraqi people. They have suffered as a result of the sanctions imposed by the Security Council for well over a decade.”
2003-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4791 (2003) · source
“It is important to highlight some of the paragraphs of that resolution, which make up elements of the framework of the mandate of the Secretary- General's Special Representative - particularly those relating to the coordination of assistance for humanitarian purposes and reconstruction, as well as to efforts being made to restore and establish the necessary local and national institutions required for ensuring representative governance of the Iraqi people, including efforts made to assist in the process leading to the establishment of an internationally recognized representative Iraqi Government. Our delegation has considered the aspirations and challenges facing the work of the United Nations and the international community in Iraq.”
2003-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4791 (2003) · source
“Syria holds dear the freedom, liberty and dignity of the Iraqi people. He stressed that Syria will support all steps taken by the United Nations leading to the end of occupation and to control by the Iraqi people of its own affairs. The delegation of the Syrian Arab Republic has examined the report of the Secretary-General (S/2003/715) - his first report to the Security Council pursuant to paragraph 24 of resolution 1483 (2003). In this regard, I would like to express our appreciation for the efforts being made by the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, and his Special Representative, Mr. Vieira de Mello, and his team, to implement the provisions of resolution 1483 (2003) pertaining to the United Nations role in Iraq.”
2003-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4791 (2003) · source
“The Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Vieira de Mello, visited the Syrian Arab Republic on 16 July 2003, when he had the opportunity to acquaint the leadership of the Syrian Arab Republic with the efforts that the United Nations is making in Iraq in order to restore security and stability and pave the way for democratic elections so as to establish an Iraqi Government that would restore Iraqi sovereignty, maintain Iraq's unity and end the occupation of its territory. The President of the Syrian Arab Republic, President Bashar Al-Assad, made it very clear that, as a Member of the United Nations, as an elected member of the Security Council and as an Arab country neighbouring Iraq, Syria is genuinely concerned about Iraq's future, its independence and its territorial integrity.”
2003-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4791 (2003) · source
“Mr. Wehbe (Syrian Arab Republic) (spoke in Arabic): We are delighted to see you, Madam, presiding over this meeting of the Security Council on the situation in Iraq. I should like to thank the delegation of Spain for its efforts to facilitate the convening of this important meeting. We are also pleased to welcome the Secretary-General, as well as his Special Representative for Iraq, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, and his team. I would like to inform him that Syria attaches enormous importance to the role that the United Nations is expected to play in Iraq in the framework of the implementation of the provisions of Security Council 1483 (2003), particularly in ensuring, as soon as possible, the restoration of Iraq's independence and sovereignty and its control over its natural wealth and resources.”
2003-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4791 (2003) · source
“We must work hard to find more efficient debt relief solutions given the very fragile economic situation, which negatively affects all aspects of life in the country and causes instability. We must take account of the political and economic history of Guinea-Bissau, as the representative of that country mentioned. In conclusion, we would like to reaffirm the importance of the regional dimension, which is crucial to resolving the problems that Guinea-Bissau faces.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“We appreciate the great efforts being made by neighbouring African countries, particularly West African countries and Portuguese- speaking countries. Their efforts greatly affect the search for a peaceful solution between the Government and the various sides and political parties in Guinea- Bissau. We join the representative of Guinea-Bissau in addressing an appeal to donor countries and the international community at large to provide the necessary financial and humanitarian assistance to enhance stability in the country. We also call on donor countries, financial institutions such as the Bretton Woods institutions and the international community at large to cooperate with the Economic and Social Council to consider offering concessionary terms as a way of addressing the problems of Guinea-Bissau.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“The Security Council has understood the importance of this phase that Guinea-Bissau is going through, and that is why it was included in the plan for the mission that will visit West Africa next week. That underscores the importance the Council attaches to that country, to restoring the peace desired. The visit will also be a real opportunity to assess the situation, to accurately inform the Security Council about it and to become familiar with sources of concern in Guinea- Bissau. The mission will give us the opportunity to help that country seek comprehensive and permanent solutions to the situation there. In that regard, we wish to point out that the regional dimension of the resolution of all crises in African countries also applies to the crisis being faced by Guinea-Bissau.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“We also wish to refer, in that regard, to the death of children due to hunger, which has also been referred to by Ambassador Kumalo. In that context, we respect the efforts of the United Nations and of the Secretary-General, and the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General in Guinea-Bissau, as well as of the United Nations Peace-building Support Office in Guinea- Bissau (UNOGBIS). We thank them all for their great efforts in the difficult circumstances that that country is experiencing. We call upon the Government of Guinea- Bissau to further cooperate with the United Nations in order to support peace and stability there.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“We believe that the coming period - during which preparations will be made for holding free and transparent elections and the internal situation, particularly the political and economic situation, will be dealt from a different perspective - will be a decisive phase for Guinea-Bissau, a country which needs the full support and encouragement of the international community and the donor community in order to save itself from its deteriorating economic situation, which is negatively reflected in various walks of life, particularly social and political ones. We have taken note, and have listened to Mr. Stephen's statement, that officials' salaries, totalling $11 million, have not been paid. That has led to desperation. It is a clear example of the effect of the economic and financial situation on the internal situation in Guinea-Bissau.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“Mr. Wehbe (Syrian Arab Republic) (spoke in Arabic): We wish to thank you, Mr. President, for holding this open meeting on Guinea-Bissau. It is a contribution to strengthening the efforts of that country and its Government for reform, reconstruction and rehabilitation and for building peace and stability in Guinea-Bissau. We also wish to thank Mr. David Stephen for introducing the report of the Secretary-General. We appreciate the efforts of his Office and of his colleagues. We also thank Ambassador Kumalo and the Ambassador of Gambia for their important statements on the recent developments in Guinea-Bissau.”
2003-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4776 (2003) · source
“As I have said, a coherent, comprehensive, well-coordinated strategy is needed to deal with this problem seriously. That can be achieved by strengthening safety and security, State structures and the army, so that the Afghan people can be well governed. Towards that end, help is needed in the adoption of a constitution and in holding fair elections that truly express the will of the Afghan people. It is not possible to deal with the problem of drug production in an isolated manner, without strengthening State structures, improving the security situation and strengthening the army.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774 (2003) · source
“Afghanistan needs the assistance of the international community, going beyond simple financial aid. Donors must fulfil their obligations towards the country. For its part, the Transitional Administration must redouble its efforts to generate additional sources of revenue to ensure a better life for farmers, making it possible for them to develop alternative crops. This must be done with a view to establishing a solid economy in Afghanistan and must be accompanied by a campaign to increase the Afghan people's awareness of the dangers of poppy cultivation, and by a sense of responsibility on the part of the international community. I would like to emphasize that the struggle against this scourge in Afghanistan must not stop at the borders of Afghanistan, because it is the responsibility of the international community as a whole.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774 (2003) · source
“Fighting it requires a complete and consistent strategy to be carried out under United Nations auspices and in coordination with the parties concerned, including regional parties and the Afghan Transitional Administration. We welcome the efforts being made by the Transitional Administration of Afghanistan and the measures being adopted for the cultivation of alternative crops, thus making it possible to fight drug traffic. We must not forget the valuable support of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. State structures in Afghanistan must be strengthened so that they can combat the drug problem and so that national legislation in that regard can be improved and respect for the rule of law ensured. That requires increased international assistance.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774 (2003) · source
“However, it must be said that drug production and drug trafficking beyond the country's borders are important aspects of the challenge, which must be met and overcome. Poppy cultivation, which allows for the production of drugs and their subsequent sale, is a source of national, regional and global concern because the profits from drugs make it possible to finance terrorism. It is regrettable that, as we were told today, poppy cultivation in Afghanistan is a major source of profit. In 2002, 3,400 tons were produced. In other words, production has returned to pre-2002 levels, making Afghanistan in 2003 the world's largest opium producer, despite the efforts being made to overcome this scourge. Therefore, it is a main concern of the international community. It is a potential danger to the international community as a whole.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774 (2003) · source
“Mr. Wehbe (Syrian Arab Republic) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, permit me to thank Mr. Jean- Marie Guehenno and Mr. Antonio Costa for their very detailed introductory briefings. I would like to say how pleased I am to see them here with us today. There is no doubt that the subject of this meeting is an extremely important and complex component of the situation in Afghanistan. It requires that the United Nations and the international community in general continue to play a role in helping the Afghan people strengthen their security and rebuild their country. As Mr. Guehenno told us today, the problem of security is one of the major challenges in the peace process in Afghanistan because of the intense activities of some elements in Afghanistan.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774 (2003) · source
“We would like to affirm the importance of upholding the principles, objectives and purposes of the United Nations Charter and respecting international law and international humanitarian law, particularly the Geneva Conventions, which govern crimes perpetrated during wartime and armed conflict by all parties.”
2003-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4772 (2003) · source
“Today, the Court has been in existence for 11 months. It has become a concrete reality, and Judges were elected from among qualified judicial persons. The Court has become almost universal, since the number of States ratificating the Rome Statute has reached 90 and there are 140 signatory States. Hence, we believe that the adoption of this resolution would result in gradual weakening of the Court's role in persecuting those who have perpetrated the most heinous crimes that come under its jurisdiction. As my country supported the establishment of the Court and participated in drafting its Statute, it has signed the Statute and is about to take the legislative procedures necessary to ratify it. Fourthly, we have full confidence in international criminal justice.”
2003-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4772 (2003) · source
“Peacekeeping forces are sent by the Security Council, whether or not they belong to States parties to the Court - it is the same - and they do not go to areas of conflict in order to commit war crimes and crimes against humanity and genocide. Their function is to bring peace to those areas and to maintain international peace and security to those regions, in accordance with the jurisdiction authorized by the Council. In the event that they perpetrate crimes breaching the Rome Statute, then they can be surrendered to their Governments, who will try them before their national courts in accordance with article 17 and with the principle of judicial complementarity, as mentioned in article 1 of part 1, on the establishment of the Court. Thirdly, when resolution 1422 (2002) was adopted last year, the ICC was in its first days of establishment.”
2003-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4772 (2003) · source
“Eleven months have passed since the adoption of resolution 1422 (2002), without any need arising that requires the reaffirmation of the importance of continuing to give permanent immunity to peacekeeping forces of those States that are not parties to the International Criminal Court from coming before the Court and having its Statute implemented against them. Secondly, we are fully confident that peacekeeping forces and those working in international forces established by the Security Council for the maintenance of international peace and security in many parts of the world are assumed to be above all form of suspicion vis-a-vis crimes that come under the jurisdiction of the ICC as war crimes or crimes against humanity or genocide.”
2003-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4772 (2003) · source
“Mr. Wehbe (Syrian Arab Republic) (spoke in Arabic): My delegation abstained in the vote on the draft resolution for the following reasons. The Syrian Arab Republic does not see any necessary justification for renewing resolution 1422 (2002) this year. Last year we voted for the resolution, and the Council adopted it unanimously. Our vote this year is based on the conviction that articles 16 and 17 of the Rome Statute respond to the preoccupations and problems involved in the renewal of resolution 1422 (2002). The Secretary-General referred to this matter in his statement this morning.”
2003-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4772 (2003) · source
“Steiner and UNMIK for their efforts to achieve security, reconciliation and stability in this very important part of the world. Mr. Steiner and his Mission deserve the full support of the Security Council in order to ensure the Mission's success.”
2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source
“In that connection, we must promote dialogue among the various ethnic groups and factions in Kosovo in order to end the violence and to rebuild a safe and secure society in which all ethnic groups live together in harmony. Secondly, my delegation would like to emphasize the importance of dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina so that the Provisional Institutions will assist UNMIK in beginning a dialogue with neighbouring countries on practical issues. We should also like to stress the importance of ensuring freedom of movement throughout Kosovo for all ethnic groups in a way that guarantees their security and safety and brings stability to all areas of life in Kosovo. Finally, my delegation would like to thank the Secretary-General and especially Mr.”
2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source
“My delegation supports the efforts of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to arrest the perpetrators of that crime and to bring them to justice. We also support the gradual transfer of authority to the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government in Kosovo. We should like to stress, first of all, the need to accord high priority to the situation and to prevent such crimes from occurring later on, because that would negatively affect the return of refugees and internally displaced persons to their homes and their active participation in rebuilding the province of Kosovo. More than ever before, Kosovo sorely needs participation by all ethnic groups in its economic, social and political life.”
2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source
“Mr. Wehbe (Syrian Arab Republic) (spoke in Arabic): We should like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this very important meeting. My delegation also thanks Mr. Hedi Annabi, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his comprehensive briefing on the most recent developments in the situation in Kosovo. My delegation strongly condemns the heinous crime committed a few days ago, on 4 June, in Kosovo - in which the perpetrators murdered a family consisting of an 80-year-old man, his wife and his son and burned their home, having threatened the elderly man several times before murdering him - as an event that threatens security in Kosovo in general.”
2003-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4770 (2003) · source
“Sixthly, there should be close cooperation with regional organizations, which can effectively contribute to the pacific settlement of disputes. The desirability of that approach has become very clear in the African region. Finally, all resolutions remain dead letters without the clear and serious political will to implement them.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“Secondly, reform of the Council's working methods and reform to make the Council more democratic should receive greater attention and should be carried out in accordance with current developments in the world. Thirdly, the necessary increase in the membership of the Council in both the permanent and non- permanent categories should be made in accordance with the request of the Non-Aligned Movement. Fourthly, the veto power should be used less often, since it is a tool that - to say the least - is not in keeping with the spirit of democracy. Fifthly, there should be close cooperation with other organs and bodies of the United Nations system, in particular with the Secretary-General, the General Assembly and the International Court of Justice.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“That concurs with the opinion of many legal experts, who favour friendly, diplomatic instruments and solutions based on peaceful negotiations and the provisions of Article 33 and other articles of the Charter that refer to peaceful solutions. We believe that improving the working methods of the Council would make the Council more effective and just. In order to achieve justice in its resolutions and effectiveness in the implementation of those resolutions, we believe that double standards should be avoided in both the adoption and the implementation of resolutions. Such double standards are no longer understandable or acceptable, particular now that the cold war has ended.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“That can be achieved by developing the capability of the United Nations effectively to deal with all issues related to possible conflicts, such as by enhancing mechanisms of cooperation in the field of information and planning, by adopting preventive measures and by formulating a general plan to establish a better early warning system and to improve the effectiveness of the United Nations. The Security Council has the mandate to settle conflicts by peaceful means, and must therefore take into consideration the transformations that have taken place in our world today. The Council should also take into consideration the feelings and reactions of the peoples of the world, for whose security and peace the Council is responsible. Those peoples believe that the use of Chapter VII is not in their interest.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“The principles set out in the Millennium Declaration and in Security Council statements on the need for the Council to take an active role in resolving international conflicts underline the importance of avoiding the use of force in international relations in any way running counter to the purposes of the United Nations. They also stress the importance of settling international disputes by peaceful means. The role of the Security Council is not limited to the use of peaceful means. It also includes using all other possible measures to prevent a situation from becoming a conflict threatening international peace and security.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“They have also resolved many conflicts and made, kept and built peace in many regions of the world. Regrettably, however, some major problems remain, in particular the Middle East problem, one of the oldest conflicts before the Security Council. It has been on the General Assembly and Council agendas for more than half a century. We wish to point out that all Security Council resolutions on the Arab-Israeli conflict were adopted under Chapter VI of the Charter. The Council has not taken the appropriate measures to achieve a peaceful settlement of that conflict, which continues to rage despite the Madrid conference, with its background of negotiations and its basis in Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). Despite all of this, the problem remains unresolved.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“The role of the United Nations in preserving collective security is defined in the Charter, and the Security Council has the authority to look into any situation that may threaten international peace and security. It has the authority to make appropriate recommendations for the pacific settlement of disputes. The Council also has the authority to impose economic or diplomatic sanctions against countries that act in a manner that threatens international peace and security. The Council also has the authority to call for the use of armed force if need be. For more than 50 years, the United Nations in general and the Security Council in particular have assisted in preventing many local and international conflicts, through the diplomacy of dialogue and pacific settlement based on negotiation.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“That has happened only once, as we heard from one of our guests this morning. The Security Council has broad authority that allows it to decide on measures to be taken in situations that pose a threat to international peace and security or that risk degenerating into aggression. In such cases the Security Council can resort to the use of armed force in order to maintain peace and security. We have heard many speakers today state that the provisions of Chapter VI were frequently applied during the cold war. In the past decade, however, the focus has been more on Chapter VII - as if there were a clear dividing line between the two chapters. Of course, if the Security Council relied only on Chapter VII and completely ignored Chapter VI, that might move the Council away from the main purpose for which it was originally established.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“While the General Assembly may make recommendations to Member States and adopt resolutions, the Security Council has the authority to adopt resolutions whose implementation is compulsory, in accordance with the Charter, in particular its Chapters VI and VII. The Security Council may investigate any dispute, or any situation which might lead to international friction or give rise to a dispute. The Council can also recommend any measures or actions with a view to resolving such conflicts, if it considers them to constitute a threat to international peace and security. The Security Council can also refer any matter relating to international conflict to the International Court of Justice for its consideration. It can also rely upon the legal advice of the International Court of Justice.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“Mr. Wehbe (Syrian Arab Republic) (spoke in Arabic): My delegation would like at the outset to express its satisfaction at seeing you, Sir, presiding over this meeting of the Council. We welcome you once again to New York. We extend our thanks to your friendly country, Pakistan, and to your delegation for having included this important item on the agenda of the Council this month. It is a subject of great importance, particularly at this juncture. My delegation would also like to welcome the Secretary-General and the eminent personalities who participated in our discussion. They have very rich experience of the work of the United Nations, especially in the field under consideration today. The Security Council has the greatest authority of any United Nations organ. It is mandated to maintain international peace and security.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source