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Yelchenko

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“This is no empty question; it involves policies of individual countries that in many respects run counter to the wishes of the international community. I might recall that United Nations decisions reaffirming the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia indicate that such matters, whether in Kosovo or in Prevlaka, must be resolved with the direct participation of the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. There is significant politicization present in the policies of a number of countries. We have United Nations decisions, but we must implement them. It is becoming increasingly difficult to implement such decisions because of opposition from certain States to the participation of Belgrade in the implementation of binding commitments under the resolutions.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“We have heard that for nearly seven months the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia has been requesting the resumption of bilateral talks with Croatia on the question of Prevlaka. So far, Zagreb has not responded to those requests; according to some information, Zagreb's position can be explained by the fact that the Croatian side does not wish to deal with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia authorities, inter alia because of indictments by the Hague Tribunal. That indicates that we must all consider where we are to go if some parties continue to refuse to talk to Belgrade at all. What do we wish to achieve in this way? There are regular elections in Yugoslavia, but will we all respect the outcomes and the choices voiced by the people of Yugoslavia?”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“Specific examples of it have been cited, and questions have been asked. But the answers we received did not dispel our doubts. Let me cite another example of where bias has made it impossible to make progress in an area relating to the attempt to resolve the crisis in the Balkans. We know that there is a problem in Prevlaka. Recently, we have been told by the Secretariat that on the whole the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and of Montenegro are implementing the regime in the United-Nations-designated zones in Prevlaka. But at the same time, the number of violations is on the rise. We hope that the new Government in Croatia will take measures to ensure that it too respects the United-Nations-designated zones there. But my main point relating to Prevlaka is the following.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“In the humanitarian sphere, we should not forget that the largest group of refugees in Europe is are now in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. They are mainly refugees from Bosnia and from Croatia; as Mrs. Ogata has confirmed here on several occasions, that group of refugees is simply being ignored by donors, or at best is being given scant attention. This cannot fail to create the feeling that members of the international community continue to politicize the Balkans, as seen especially in discrimination against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in a wide variety of areas. Incidentally, I must observe with all due respect for the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia that the trend to politicize matters applies also to the activities of that body. The politicization is almost palpable.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“In our view, many of the problems that UNMIK now faces with respect to the implementation of that resolution derive from the fact that UNMIK is, to put it mildly, not interacting sufficiently with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia authorities, without whom it will simply be impossible to implement the decisions set out in resolution 1244 (1999). The present approach has to change, both in the political sphere - as I believe we shall be discussing in detail with Mr. Kouchner and General Reinhardt - and in the economic, social and humanitarian areas. In the economic sphere, I have already mentioned United Nations resolutions on the reconstruction of the region and on assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“Bildt and all of his colleagues to consider what they could do to ensure that all of these different efforts are coordinated and are helped to achieve the common goal of development of the entire region, without any discrimination. The only point with which I find it difficult to agree in what Mr. Bildt said is his reference to the Belgrade regime as virtually an obstacle to the development of the entire region, or at least an obstacle to the resolution of various problems, including the problem of Kosovo. The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was a participant in the settlement of the Kosovo crisis, the principles of which are described in resolution 1244 (1999).”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“In any case, there are many regional initiatives that in one way or another concern the Balkans, and at this stage there is a need for these initiatives to be coordinated, ideally, or at least for some summarized information on how these initiatives are being carried out. Incidentally, the United Nations Development Programme is doing this, while the Economic and Social Council adopted a special resolution and at its last session the General Assembly adopted a consensus resolution on economic assistance to the countries of Eastern Europe, as well as a consensus resolution on humanitarian assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. So we would urge Mr.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“Bildt said about the role of Yugoslavia in the Balkans, and I can only agree with his conclusion that without the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, there will be no peace or long-lasting, stable development in the region. That topic has already been discussed in the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. A lot is being said about it now, and we consider that the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General could play a positive role in helping coordinate the various efforts of the international community, which are being undertaken in the framework in the Stability Pact for South-Eastern Europe, by the European Agency for the Reconstruction of Kosovo, by the South-East European Cooperation Initiative, by the Black Sea Economic Cooperation and others.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“This is extremely important so that we can all work in one direction and not try to use this or that conflicts for the advancement of our own national agendas, as that approach would not lead us to any results. The only way to achieve results is to follow the agreed approach of the international community, as reflected specifically in decisions of the Security Council and the various European structures. I entirely agree with Mr. Bildt that one of the tasks that is enshrined in many United Nations resolutions is that of putting an end to extremism from all sides and to exert very strong pressure on the forces of disintegration. Without this, we cannot count on a sustainable resolution of the Balkan problem. We support the call for a regional approach, a comprehensive approach. In particular I would like to emphasize what Mr.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian) I associate myself with the words of welcome to Carl Bildt, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Balkans, and I thank him for his clear and thorough statement of his views on what is happening in the Balkans. I agree with his conviction that the problem of the Balkans can be resolved only in a comprehensive way, and that indeed a regional approach is essential, both in view of the number of participants and in view of the objective to which we should all aspire. I particularly wish to emphasize his view of the necessity to have the agreement both of the Security Council and, in a broader context, of the international community on what path we should follow in order to move towards a settlement of all aspects of the Balkan crisis.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“On the other hand, it will allow the Council, when necessary, to extend more actively its political support to him or to use his good offices. At the same time, the introduction of the practice of briefings should not preclude the use of a feasible communication channel between Mr. Bildt and the Security Council, as well as in the reverse direction, through the Secretary-General. We would also like to have more information about the activities of the second Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for the Balkans, Mr. Eduard Kukan, who might also wish to participate in the relevant Council briefings. Finally, let me wish Mr. Bildt every success in his activities in the Balkans in his present capacity. My country stands ready to further contribute to our joint endeavours in pursuit of the restoration of peace and security in that region.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“My delegation believes that this mandate allows him to address some Balkan issues which, due to different reasons, fall outside the focus of the Security Council. My country believes that Mr. Bildt's role and his efforts in the Balkans are indeed a valuable contribution to our common cause of establishing sustainable peace and stability in the Balkans. Therefore, it seems to me that these common efforts could be much more effective if the two-way communication between the Security Council and the Special Envoy for the Balkans were established on a permanent basis. Against this background, we welcome today's briefing. My delegation deems it necessary to have such Council briefings regularly. On the one hand, the practice of such briefings will enable the Council to be better apprised of the Special Envoy's activities in the Balkans.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“There is a clear need for closer coordination of efforts between the international players on the ground, including all the United Nations missions. In this regard, we are certain that the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Balkans can play a more active role to that end. At the same time, we have to note the absence of an established dialogue between the Special Envoy and the Security Council. I have to confess, Mr. Bildt, that when we learned about your coming to brief the Council, our delegation, like many others, tried to figure out the concrete subject of the discussion in the context of your activities, simply because the Council has very little information about this. We are aware of Mr. Bildt's broad mandate, entrusted to him by the Secretary-General.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“Ukraine welcomes the recent adoption of the Bucharest Declaration of the Third Meeting of Heads of State and Government of South-East European Countries on 12 February this year, and reiterates its interest in becoming more closely associated with the joint efforts of the international community as facilitator of the process of the Stability Pact for South-Eastern Europe. My country believes that, as a Danube riparian State that suffered losses because of economic sanctions against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo crisis, it should be involved in this ongoing process of regional economic reconstruction. Undoubtedly, there is a clear linkage between the developments in different parts of that region. Therefore, a regional approach should be applied in settling all the interrelated disputes in the Balkans.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“We remain deeply alarmed, however, by the growing large-scale campaign of intimidation aimed at turning the Kosovo province of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia into an ethnically monolithic area. The economic reconstruction of the entire region and all of its countries individually is at the heart of the eventual settlement of every constituent part of the Balkan conflict. In this connection, the significance of the Stability Pact for South-Eastern Europe cannot be overestimated. It provides a chance for all countries of the region to speed up its economic recovery and the overall process of transformation in order to integrate more closely into the European family of nations. In addition, this document provides a solid regional framework for the economic reconstruction of the Balkans as a whole.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“The return of refugees and displaced persons is one of the core problems in ensuring political stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Yugoslavia. It is clear that this problem can be addressed only in a regional framework, provided that there is a close cooperation between the countries of the region in securing a voluntary return of the national minorities and in ensuring their legitimate claims for safety and equal social rights, including property rights. In this context, we are satisfied by the reports of an increase in the positive trend of the return of refugees and displaced persons to their homes in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The recent statements by the new leadership of Croatia give us hope for further progress in resolving the existing problem of refugee return in this country.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“My delegation is convinced that the issues of security, the return of refugees and economic reconstruction are among the key pillars of the overall settlement of the Balkan conflict. Needless to say, adequate security conditions are a prerequisite for any peace process. In the context of the Balkans, first and foremost, this relates to the current situation in Kosovo, which continues to challenge European security as a whole and undermine peace-building achievements in other parts of the region. The recent disturbances in Mitrovica showed that more resolute measures should be undertaken to break the cycle of ethnic hatred, distrust and revenge and to stop terrorist and criminal activities against international peacekeeping and humanitarian personnel.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“I too would like to thank Mr. Bildt for his informative and thought-provoking briefing. The current situation in the Balkans gives us cause for mixed feelings of both cautious optimism and grave concern. Our optimism is based on the undeniable progress achieved through post-conflict peace-building efforts in Croatia and in Bosnia, while the cause of our concern is the progressive deterioration of the situation in Kosovo. We share the conviction of Mr. Bildt, which he expressed some time ago, that any long-term strategy for stability and peace in the region was dependent on a so- called three R's policy: comprehensive reform of all conflict-devastated societies, reintegration of the region with the European and global infrastructure, and reconciliation between all the States and all the nations of the region.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105 (2000) · source
“The emphasis on the obligation of all States to refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, or in any other manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations, is more than relevant in respect to the situation which on 24 January 2000 was described by the President of the Security Council as Africa's first world war. Ukraine supports the current draft resolution and will consider making a substantive contribution to assist in its implementation.”
2000-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4104 (2000) · source
“We expect strict adherence to that commitment, which is the most fundamental prerequisite for ensuring the success of the collective endeavor to bring peace and stability to the Great Lakes region. Clearly, the MONUC expansion represents the core of the draft resolution before the Council. At the same time, Ukraine attaches particular significance to the fact that this decision is accompanied by the explicit reaffirmation of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2000-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4104 (2000) · source
“There is every reason to consider the resolution of the Security Council to initiate the second phase of the United Nations presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the first momentous decision of this organ in the new century. In this connection, it is essential to recognize that our decision will confer a heavy responsibility on all those concerned. Both the restoration of peace in the region and the credibility of the United Nations in conflict resolution in the years to come will be at stake after the deployment of the expanded United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC). Yesterday at their summit in Lusaka the parties reaffirmed their strong commitment to the Ceasefire Agreement and reiterated their determination for its full and expeditious implementation.”
2000-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4104 (2000) · source
“At the outset, we feel it is absolutely fair and necessary to commend the United States delegation for the great efforts they have made in coordinating the draft resolution before us. Exactly one month ago my delegation expressed its optimism that the "week of the Democratic Republic of Congo" within the "month of Africa" in the Security Council would produce very concrete results contributing to the restoration of peace and security in the Central African region. Shortly, the Security Council will make a bold step toward meeting the long-held expectations of African countries and of the whole international community.”
2000-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4104 (2000) · source
“We hope that this work will bring tangible results and constitute serious progress in providing adequate protection for such personnel. In conclusion, let me express my delegation's sincere hope that today's open debate will give fresh impetus to our common efforts aimed at strengthening the protection of United Nations personnel, associated personnel and humanitarian personnel. Ukraine remains committed to this noble goal.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“It is worth mentioning that the need to reinforce the responsibility of host States for the physical security of United Nations and associated personnel is also addressed by the Council in its draft presidential statement, which, inter alia, underlines the importance of including in each status-of-forces or status-of-mission agreement specific and practical measures based on the provisions of the 1994 Convention. Lastly, Ukraine looks forward to the completion by the Secretary-General of a general and comprehensive review of security in peacekeeping operations, which would lead to elaborating and undertaking further specific and practical measures to increase the safety and security of United Nations, associated and humanitarian personnel.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“It is indeed appalling that Governments continue to be unable or unwilling to assume their responsibilities in this regard and that only a few offenders have been convicted of these crimes since 1992. In this connection, we cannot but emphasize the important role that the International Criminal Court could play in performing the crucial function of bringing to justice those responsible for serious violations of international humanitarian law. In this context, I would like to recall that just a few weeks ago, on 20 January, Ukraine became a signatory of the Rome Statute.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“Sharing the concern expressed by the Deputy Secretary-General, I would also like to stress the importance of yet another aspect of enhancing the physical protection of United Nations, associated and humanitarian personnel: the need to ensure respect by all parties in conflict zones for the rules of international law, including international humanitarian law, as well as for the neutral and impartial character of the work of such personnel. This requires the establishment and improvement, both nationally and internationally, of effective implementation and enforcement mechanisms which would provide solid guarantees against the impunity of those responsible for attacks and other acts of violence against United Nations, associated and humanitarian personnel.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“In this regard, my delegation shares the View of the Deputy Secretary- General on the need to consider ways to extend the scope of legal protection for United Nations and associated personnel on the basis of the 1994 Convention. In this context, we wish to express our support for the elaboration and adoption of an additional protocol to the Convention. Let me once again join all those who upheld the idea of inviting the General Assembly to pursue this task as expeditiously as possible.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“Its entry into force last year represents significant progress in strengthening the regime of protection of people in the service of the United Nations operating in conflict zones under the mandate of the Security Council or General Assembly. We are satisfied that, in its draft presidential statement, the Council makes a number of references to that international instrument and encourages all States to become party to and respect fully their obligations under the Convention. It is, however, clear that the Convention is far from adequate for ensuring the same level of protection to categories of United Nations and associated personnel engaged in operations other than those specifically authorized by the Security Council or the General Assembly, including locally recruited staff.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“The recent expansion of United Nations peacekeeping activities, in particular the launching of the United Nations operations in Kosovo, East Timor, Sierra Leone and other areas, as well as recurring acts of violence - including the most recent ones mentioned in the statement of the Russian delegation - against United Nations, associated and humanitarian personnel, render the issue of extending the scope of legal protection to all categories of such personnel timely and acute. Seven years ago, in View of the increasing number of losses among United Nations and associated personnel, Ukraine, together with New Zealand, initiated the elaboration of the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel, which was finally adopted in 1994.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“My delegation is pleased that those ideas are largely reflected in the text of today's draft presidential statement and that the Council remains quite united in this respect. I wish to thank Ms. Frechette for providing us with detailed information as to what steps are currently being undertaken by the Secretariat in order to strengthen the security and safety of United Nations personnel in conflict zones. In this connection, I would like to briefly comment on some of the points that we consider particularly relevant and important in the context of today's debate.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“Unfortunately, like all other troop contributors, my country has also experienced the bitterness of human losses among its peacekeeping personnel. Over the past seven years of Ukraine's participation in 15 United Nations operations and missions, 18 Ukrainian peacekeepers have laid down their lives. More than 50 servicemen have suffered wounds and disabilities. Therefore, today's debate has immediate practical significance for my country. We have witnessed an interesting debate at this meeting. We have also heard a number of ideas about how to ensure and enhance the security and safety of those who, by the nature of their service, are called to discharge their duties under the most difficult and dangerous conditions and in situations where they often face enormous challenges. I can add hardly anything new to what has already been said.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“Ukraine very much appreciates and supports Argentina's initiative in organizing today's open debate. Your presence in New York, Mr. Minister, attests to the importance that your friendly country attaches to the issue of the protection of United Nations personnel, associated personnel and humanitarian personnel. I wish also to thank the Deputy Secretary-General and Ms. Bertini of the World Food Programme for their thorough insights into current problems in this area and for their thoughtful suggestions. My country is a staunch supporter of and an active participant in United Nations peacekeeping activities. For Ukraine, the issues of the safety and security of United Nations and associated personnel are of top priority.”
2000-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4100 (2000) · source
“Under these circumstances, the United Nations should take increased responsibility for ensuring that the security vacuum is filled and to prevent the recurrence of fighting. Against this backdrop, the decision on the expansion of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) will be a truly fundamental action by the Security Council. For its part, Ukraine is willing to make a practical contribution to this effort. I am pleased to inform the members of the Council that the Government of Ukraine has indicated its intention to provide an Mi-24 helicopter unit to the expanded UNAMSIL. In conclusion, I wish to reiterate my country's support for the draft resolution before us.”
2000-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4099 (2000) · source
“However, the current situation on the ground is a cause of great concern, as was confirmed by the briefing of Mr. Annabi. Ceasefire violations, the frequent harassment of and attacks on civilians, banditry and weapons smuggling - all of these seriously undermine the peace process. The fact that the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme is proceeding at a snail's pace constitutes yet another source of serious concern. The decision of the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) to withdraw its troops from the territory of Sierra Leone has certainly been the major incentive for the draft resolution before the Council today. We understand the reasons that led the contributing member States of ECOMOG to take that decision.”
2000-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4099 (2000) · source
“Our country attaches particular importance to the success of this process since we are convinced that it could help inspire the restoration of peace in other parts of the continent. It is the major reason why Ukraine is strongly determined to encourage the international community to provide substantive support to the implementation of the Lorne Agreement. We cannot but emphasize that the primary role in this endeavour is to be played by the Security Council. The Security Council has already heard in this Chamber words of cautious optimism regarding the progress achieved so far in the implementation of the Lome Agreement. As a new member of the Council, we will do our best to hasten the moment when the peace process will instead be characterized by the words "steady advancement".”
2000-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4099 (2000) · source
“At the same time, Ukraine does not want to conceal its judgement that this instrument is far from perfect. The blanket amnesty provisions contained in the document are the major cause of our reservations. In this respect we fully associate ourselves with the stance taken by the United Nations that the amnesty and pardon outlined in article IX of the Lome Agreement shall not apply to international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and other serious violations of international humanitarian law. Ukraine would like to acknowledge the major contribution of the African countries - first and foremost, of the members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), under the leadership of Nigeria - to the initiation of the peace process in Sierra Leone.”
2000-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4099 (2000) · source
“Long before it became a member of the Security Council, Ukraine was following closely the developments in Sierra Leone. The important draft resolution to be adopted at this meeting gives us our first opportunity to outline the major elements on the basis of which Ukraine will address the situation in Sierra Leone as a member of this body. We highly appreciated the courage and responsibility shown by Sierra Leoneans which resulted in the taking of momentous decisions aimed at bringing an end to the long-lasting civil war in their country. The Lome Peace Agreement, signed on 7 July 1999 by the parties to the conflict and by the regional and international mediators, provided an opportunity for the people of Sierra Leone to return to the path of reconciliation.”
2000-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4099 (2000) · source
“As far as the issue of human rights violations is concerned, our delegation is carefully studying the two reports by the International Commission of Inquiry on East Timor and the Indonesian Commission of Inquiry. We are encouraged by the fact that the Indonesian Government has taken concrete steps and shown a real interest in supporting the investigation and prosecution of the perpetrators through its domestic accountability mechanisms.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“Unfortunately, there have been a number of violent clashes and incidents on the border between East and West Timor. In this context, we welcome the signing on 12 January by the Indonesian armed forces, INTERFET and UNTAET of a memorandum regulating their cooperation in the border areas, including the handling of incidents. We also note that the UNTAET civilian police component has undertaken several immediate measures to ensure a satisfactory level of law and order and to prevent such events. We are deeply concerned that the crime rate in East Timor has increased, which is a serious threat to internal security and stability in the Territory. Deep poverty and unemployment are the cause of growing frustration in East Timorese society and should therefore be addressed as a major problem faced by UNTAET.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“This will provide a good basis for future stability in the whole region. We are glad to note that UNTAET has established the basic elements of the administrative structure and is actively coordinating humanitarian assistance efforts. As the devastating effects of the systematic destruction and violence of last September and the consequent disruption of civil and public services will continue to be serious impediments for the foreseeable future, we believe that the establishment of the basic governance and public administration component must remain among the main priority tasks of UNTAET. We are deeply concerned over the conditions of the refugees in the camps in West Timor and we are also concerned by the serious problems of refugees in West Timor who need to return to East Timor, as well as by their ongoing intimidation by the militia.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“We are glad to note that the internal security situation in East Timor has greatly normalized, especially due to the efforts of the International Force in East Timor (INTERFET) and UNTAET. We believe that the United Nations Force should adopt a firm posture in maintaining security throughout the Territory. We note with satisfaction the establishment of the National Consultative Council of East Timor, through which the representatives of the East Timorese can participate in the decision-making process. It is an important step on the path to reconciliation and the further development of the Territory, as well as evidence of the very good relations between UNTAET and the East Timorese. We also welcome the positive developments in relations between East Timor and Indonesia.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“I congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the February presidency of the Security Council. Please be assured of the full support of the delegation of Ukraine. I would like also to thank Mr. Vieira de Mello for his comprehensive briefing, which provided us with a clear and objective picture of the situation in East Timor and the related activities of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). It is good to see him here and we wish him every success. I am sure that his personal determination can leave no doubt of the further achievements of the very difficult mission which he is heading. I wish to make just a few brief remarks.”
2000-02-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4097 (2000) · source
“Let me conclude by highlighting one more innovation that promises to enrich both the Council's procedures and the diplomatic process. We are all familiar with the good old custom of greeting the incoming President at the first meeting of the month. I am certainly not suggesting that you, Mr. President, convened this meeting on the last day of the month intentionally, with a View to collecting some extra salutations. Nonetheless, we gladly seize this opportunity to extend our most sincere congratulations on the successful completion of your first, yet truly excellent presidency of the Security Council. We express again our gratitude for your efforts to further raise the prestige of this organ in international politics.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“The second part was the undertaking by the United Nations to support the implementation of the Lusaka Agreement. Furthermore, this was also perhaps the first time in several decades that the Security Council really held a meeting in the terms of Article 32 of the United Nations Charter, according to which the Council has an obligation to invite the parties to a dispute to participate in its discussions. We look forward to the deployment, without further delay, of a strong, full-fledged United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Let us also not ignore the other conflicts in Africa, which were rightly mentioned by Ambassador Greenstock as well as by Ambassador Hamer. We fully support the idea of establishing an expert group of the Security Council on Africa.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“This month the Security Council was also privileged to seat at its table one of the most prominent statesmen of our epoch, Mr. Nelson Mandela, who has been designated as the new Facilitator for the Arusha peace process. We very much hope that the strong support provided by the Council for the new Facilitator will boost his efforts to achieve a peaceful solution to the conflict in Burundi. Finally, last week the Security Council addressed the major challenge facing the international community at the turn of the century. The historic meeting on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in a twofold recommitment. The first part was the assurance of the parties to the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement that they will respect this instrument as the only viable basis for the resolution of the conflict.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“Humanitarian aspects of international crises, including the refugee problem, have been on the Council's agenda for some time. Here, too, it is important that our discussions make a real difference on the ground. Special missions of the Council and preventive deployment may be steps that can show the Council's willingness to put the issue of refugee protection, which is so acute in Africa, on a practical track. Special prominence during this "month of Africa" in the Security Council was given to the situation in Angola. After the outstanding briefing by Ambassador Fowler on the results of his visit to that country, we have even more evidence that the Security Council is in a position to make a tangible contribution to achieving the ultimate goal of restoring peace and security in Angola.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“However, it would be really hard to deny that January 2000 has been an extraordinary month for both the African continent and the Security Council itself. This year's first open meeting, on 10 January, was innovative in all respects. It set an important precedent by turning our attention to those aspects of the maintenance of international peace and security that had often been overlooked in the Council's day-to-day work. I wish to reiterate my delegation's strong hope and confidence that our consideration of the issue of AIDS will provide a powerful impetus for reaching a new stage in the international community's struggle against AIDS. For this purpose, the delegations of Namibia, Canada and Ukraine submitted to you, Mr. President, specific proposals regarding possible follow-up action. We thank you for taking up these proposals.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“We too would like to express our gratitude to President Chiluba and to the other prominent speakers who addressed the Council today, reiterating the urgency of the problems facing Africa. As the representative of a country that maintains close traditional ties with African States and that has pledged to address their specific interests as a member of the Security Council, I would like to reiterate Ukraine's resolve to act in support of peace and development in Africa. We are greatly satisfied that, thanks to the remarkable initiative of the United States presidency, the first month of Ukraine's membership in the Council has been a month of focused concentration on African issues. Certainly the Security Council does not possess a magic wand for resolving all outstanding problems overnight.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“That is why, in our opinion, the report of the independent inquiry into the actions of the United Nations during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda should become the subject of our thorough consideration. In conclusion, I would like to express our optimism that this "week of the Democratic Republic of the Congo" within the Security Council's "month of Africa" will produce very concrete results contributing to the restoration of peace and security in the Central African region. The presidential statement to be issued today is a good first step. Quick Council action on the Democratic Republic of the Congo will meet the long-held expectations of African countries and of the whole international community, thus strengthening the credibility of the Security Council. From what we heard on Monday, I think there are good grounds for such optimism.”
2000-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4092Resumption2 (2000) · source
“We recognize that the problem of armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo dangerously affects the security of many States in Central Africa. Particular emphasis has to be placed on the problem of security on the eastern border of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We agree that launching a comprehensive disarmament and demobilization process for the armed groups operating in that country is a matter of urgency. Ukraine also supports the initiative of the French Government to convene at an appropriate stage an international conference for the Great Lakes region to address comprehensively all remaining root causes of the current conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, some of which, as we know, go deep into history. Recent events should not be forgotten either.”
2000-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4092Resumption2 (2000) · source