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2002-04-29
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  1. “We wish all the best for the Government of President Gusmao and, in this regard, I wish to quote the message to him of Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo: "East Timor can count on the continued support of the Philippines for that country's efforts to achieve peace and prosperity, in the same manner that the Philippines stood by and supported East Timor in its quest for democracy."”

    2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source

  2. “We thus support the mandate of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET), especially its goal to help East Timor attain full self-governance at the earliest possible time. Just as we supported the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor at its inception, having deployed troops and provided its first Force Commander, we shall participate in UNMISET in the same spirit. The Philippines will also remain engaged in the capacity-building efforts of East Timor. I thus wish to inform this meeting that the Philippine Government will co-sponsor a package of human resource development projects for East Timor within the framework of the Philippines-Japan Partnership Program.”

    2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source

  3. “Finally, the United Nations Mission in East Timor was one of the first, if not the only, mission to date for which a clear exit strategy has been established. Not unlike a solitary lighthouse that guides ships in the expanse of a dark ocean, the well-defined exit strategy in East Timor has served as a robust incentive to help the United Nations achieve its goals. We commend the Security Council for its leadership in this regard. While nothing should distract us from contemplating our success in East Timor, we should maintain our focus on the enormous tasks that lie ahead. The Timorese people will continue to require assistance from the international community to ensure the stability and viability of their country.”

    2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source

  4. “By staying the course, the international community has helped found East Timor on the principles of democracy and the rule of law. A precious legacy has been left to the freedom-loving people of East Timor. Thirdly, the success of the United Nations in East Timor has been a collective one. Countries big and small have contributed personnel and resources to reach the goals set by the United Nations. Moreover, the remarkably short transition period towards East Timor's independence has also been due to the professionalism and dedication of the international civil servants from the top leadership to the rank and file, who served tirelessly in Dili, New York and other parts of the region.”

    2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source

  5. “The Philippines looks forward to fruitful cooperation with East Timor, and we eagerly anticipate welcoming this young nation into the United Nations family. As we take time to deliberate and contemplate on what is a United Nations success story in East Timor, I wish to make the following points. First, the efforts of the international community in resolving the problem in East Timor would have been found wanting and short on results had it not been for the courage, the vision and the commitment of the people of East Timor to achieve independence. Secondly, with principles and values overcoming force and violence in East Timor, we have learned that independence and freedom can be pursued through peaceful and democratic means. Despite adversities, the Timorese people have triumphed and achieved their goal of independence.”

    2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source

  6. “First of all, Mr. President, I convey our appreciation in seeing you chair today's meeting. I wish also to thank you and members of the Security Council for the opportunity to address this body on this historic day. It is fitting that the celebration in Dili is extended today in this Chamber by the members of the United Nations, who have been instrumental in steering the events that now culminate in the declaration of independence of East Timor. The Philippine delegation welcomes the newest independent State, East Timor, into the family of nations. We extend our hand of friendship to the people of East Timor, who, after years of struggle, are taking the rewarding journey towards independent nationhood.”

    2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source

  7. “If we are to see the completion of what has been a United Nations success story, the international community must remain vigilant in demonstrating and sustaining its support for East Timor, bearing in mind that its security is fragile and that nation-building is a complex process. Finally, allow me to thank the Secretary-General and his representatives for their continuing commitment to peace and democracy in East Timor.”

    2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source

  8. “The proposed gradual downsizing of the civilian, police and military components in a span of two years and the hand-over of their functions to the Timorese fall squarely with the "ownership principle" and the capacity-building we envisioned for East Timor. In a bilateral context, my delegation is pleased to inform the Council that a human resources development package for the Timorese is being worked out between my Government and other donor nations. The Philippine Government is also participating in regional cooperation projects to assist East Timor within the framework of the Association of South-East Asian Nations.”

    2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source

  9. “If there is any common thread that can be drawn, it is the fact that the international community more than ever must stay on course in supporting East Timor, at least for the next few years. The areas in which the international community could offer assistance are vast, and the Secretary-General has identified them, notably the eight programme areas for reconstruction, as outlined in paragraphs 43 to 57 of his report. My Government has continuously expressed its support for a strong United Nations presence in East Timor after its independence and has supported the Secretary-General's proposals for a successor mission made last January. Today we reaffirm that support, specifically with respect to the structure and programmes of UNTAET's successor mission, the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET).”

    2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source

  10. “In less than a month, the international community will welcome a new nation. We have witnessed the transformation of East Timor from conflict to an independent State. In this regard, we commend UNTAET, in particular the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello. But, above all, we must laud the Timorese for their great efforts. However, much remains to be done. We welcome the new Special Representative, Mr. Kamalesh Sharma, who will continue the excellent work of Mr. Vieira de Mello. The Secretary-General's report presented a graphic scenario of the state of play in East Timor and of the direction in which it is sailing. The report indicates that while the road to East Timor's birth was smooth and that some fundamental structures are in place, the challenges ahead are daunting, as with any new State.”

    2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source

  11. “It is my pleasure, Mr. President, to address the Security Council at this historic meeting under your able stewardship. I wish to thank you for convening this important meeting. I also wish to convey my Government's profound felicitations to President Xanana Gusmao on his overwhelming victory in the first presidential election of East Timor. The unwavering support conferred by the Timorese on his leadership is phenomenal and well deserved. The peaceful and orderly conduct of the elections speak well of those behind it, especially the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) and its leadership, the International Electoral Commission and, not least, the Timorese people, to whom we pay tribute and admiration for their determination to chart their own destiny.”

    2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source