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lines on the record: 142
first: 1994-11-04
most recent: 2001-11-13
sittings or episodes: 17
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“They represented the elite of the Afghan people. They worked hard to gain and expand their knowledge, to rise above the routine of everyday life. The question of the nature of power is an eternal one. However, the struggle for power often takes horrific and blood-shedding forms, and the developments in Afghanistan manifestly prove that. Today in that country a culture, spiritual foundations and values that humankind has created and cherished for centuries are being destroyed. This destruction is not only physical; it is also spiritual. These recollections lead me to think that it is important that our efforts lead to the revival of the nation's spirit and its belief in a better future. If we fulfil this mission, we can be confident that the conflicts like the one in Afghanistan can be resolved.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“The Ukraine welcomes the Declaration on the Situation in Afghanistan, adopted by the "six plus two" group at its meeting in New York yesterday. The Ministers for Foreign Affairs of these States made it clear that they are ready to contribute to achieving peace in Afghanistan. Next month the Ukraine's term as a member of the Security Council will come to an end. While participating in the work of this highly respected body, our efforts were aimed at contributing as much as possible to resolving the Afghan problem. Despite the existing difficulties - and we realize how great they are - the Ukraine is deeply persuaded that peace in Afghanistan can be established and that the only path goes through broadly based national reconciliation. In the 1960s, when I was a student, I had the pleasure of studying with fellow students from Afghanistan.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“We welcome the ensuing dialogue with the participation of the Secretary- General and his Special Envoy, Ambassador Brahimi. I would like to share the main conclusion that we draw from this discussion: the need to bring all international efforts aimed at resolving the conflict in Afghanistan under the aegis of the United Nations increasingly comes to the fore. We also believe that the role of the Secretary-General in supporting the political process in Afghanistan will remain extremely important at all stages. In this connection, the Secretary-General may fully count on the support of my Government. Internal stability in Afghanistan is impossible without external support, primarily from the neighbouring countries.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“To prevent the threat of war and terrorism from ever again emanating from the territory of Afghanistan, that country needs peace and stability, which would lay the foundations for its economic and spiritual rebirth. Although today it seems to the parties to the conflict that the military option is a realistic way to resolve the inter-Afghan conflict, there is in fact no alternative to a broad political dialogue involving everyone - I emphasize, all ethnic, political and religious groups in Afghanistan. The Ukraine is convinced that the United Nations should play the leading role in arranging such a dialogue by supporting those representatives of the Afghan society who sincerely want to bring back peace and stability to their land.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“The people of that country have been victims of the criminal Taliban regime, which not only imposed cruel terror against its own people by creating an atmosphere of peril in the entire region but also brought about a real threat to the lives of people in different parts of the globe. We approach the present situation in and around Afghanistan primarily in the context of the global fight against terrorists, who found safe haven in the territory of that country. In that connection, permit me to refer to the statement made by Ukraine's President, Leonid Kuchma, on 6 November at the Warsaw Conference on terrorism: "Terrorism cannot be 'European', 'Asian', 'Afghan', 'Chechen', 'Islamic' or 'Christian'. Terrorism is an enemy without a nation, nationality or religion. It is armed with hatred and new means provided by the era of globalization".”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“Let me, on behalf of Ukraine, welcome you, Mr. Minister, as you preside over the Security Council at this very important meeting. I would also like to welcome the Secretary- General, Mr. Kofi Annan, who is taking part in this meeting, and to commend him for his commitment and personal involvement in the issues related to Afghanistan. We also welcome the opportunity to meet the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ambassador Brahimi. We want to thank him for his very comprehensive briefing and valuable proposals for a peaceful settlement. The attention of the entire international community is today focused on Afghanistan in alarm and hope, particularly in the light of the most recent military developments in the country reported this morning.”
2001-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4414 (2001) · source
“But still, the enormity of the task should not discourage us from doing what we ought to do. We believe that the present meeting will become an important step along the way and will help to consolidate international resolve to fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
2001-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4413 (2001) · source
“I have no doubt that the Security Council and its counter- terrorism Committee will continue to focus their primary attention on this mission in the months ahead. But this is only part of the complex tasks that confront this Organization in this multifaceted undertaking. Others include addressing such global diseases as arms smuggling, drugs production and trafficking and money laundering. We have to eliminate the hatred and ethnic and religious intolerance that continue to constitute a breeding ground for numerous conflicts. We also have to resolve the problems related to the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, their means of delivery and related technologies. All these issues have acquired additional significance in the aftermath of the recent events. The road ahead of us is long and bumpy.”
2001-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4413 (2001) · source
“We endorse the plan of action adopted at the conference and consider it a meaningful and powerful contribution to the worldwide struggle to eradicate this crime. Ukraine intends to continue to provide all possible assistance to the multinational anti-terrorist coalition, by using, inter alia, the capacities of the group of States comprising Georgia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Moldova (GUUAM) and the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization. This Council has already taken the first step in setting the necessary framework for a global response to international terrorism by adopting resolution 1373 (2001). We emphasize the need to pursue its full and consistent implementation by all States.”
2001-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4413 (2001) · source
“They shocked the conscience of humanity and left a deep scar in the lives of millions of people. Now, the international community cannot afford to remain unprepared and ill- equipped in the face of new threats, because the next move by terrorists may result in a catastrophe of global proportions. This moment also represents a unique opportunity for humanity to show its maturity and unity. Ukraine has clearly defined its place in the ongoing global efforts to combat international terrorism. My country's stance was reaffirmed by the President of Ukraine at a recent international conference in Warsaw, Poland, which brought together the leaders of 17 States of Eastern and Central Europe.”
2001-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4413 (2001) · source
“Unfortunately, they did not do so. We know the history of the twentieth century very well. Had those leaders gathered and discussed the threats that were common to all nations at that time, maybe some of the worst pages of the bloodiest century in the history of civilization could have been prevented. It is only natural that the Security Council convene at this critical juncture to discuss an issue that has become a major concern for all of humanity. And it is precisely the Security Council, which, by virtue of its powers, is bound to formulate a unified response to these threats and to make its decisive input in setting up a comprehensive United Nations policy against the scourge of terrorism. The terrorist attacks of 11 September turned a new page in the history of mankind.”
2001-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4413 (2001) · source
“We would like to express our heartfelt condolences to the relatives of those killed in today's plane crash. It might be fitting for us to look back to the turn of the nineteenth century, which witnessed a series of deadly terrorist attacks. In 1894, the French President, Sadi Carnot, was assassinated. In 1897, Empress Elizabeth of Austria was stabbed, and the Spanish Prime Minister, Antonio Canovas, was killed. In 1900, the Italian King, Umberto I, was killed, and in 1901 the United States President, William McKinley, was assassinated. At that time, terrorism became the leading preoccupation of politicians, police, journalists and writers - from Dostoevsky to Henry James. If world leaders had decided at that time to assemble, most of them would have insisted on giving terrorism top priority on their agenda.”
2001-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4413 (2001) · source
“"The Security Council urges all political parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina and their respective leaders to engage constructively within the legal institutions of that country in order to implement fully the Peace Agreement." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2001/ll. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.40pm.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4304 (2001) · source
“It expresses its support for the High Representative in taking actions against persons holding public office who are found to be in Violation of legal commitments made under the Peace Agreement or the terms for its implementation. "The Security Council welcomes the progress made on the return of refugees and property law implementation in the year 2000, but remains concerned at the slow pace of refugee return, particularly in urban areas. The Council insists on the responsibility of the local authorities to accelerate the rate of return and property law implementation.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4304 (2001) · source
“"The Security Council notes the recent conclusion of the Agreement on a Special Relationship between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Republika Srpska and urges the High Representative to monitor its implementation and any amendments to it, in order to ensure that it remains consistent with the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a whole and with the Peace Agreement. "The Security Council condemns recent unilateral moves by the so-called Croat National Congress to establish Croat self-rule in open contradiction of the provisions of the Peace Agreement, and calls on all parties to work within the legal institutions and constitutional framework of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the entities.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4304 (2001) · source
“"The Security Council welcomes the establishment of Constitutional Commissions to protect the vital interest of the constituent peoples to facilitate the implementation of the 'Constituent Peoples decision' of the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina of 1 July 2000, and calls upon the entity parliaments to engage in the debate about the the necessary amendments to their respective constitutions in the light of proposals examined by the Constitutional Commissions.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4304 (2001) · source
“"The Security Council encourages further regional political and economic cooperation, in compliance with the principles of the sovereignty and territorial integrity and the inviolability of the borders of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the other States ofthe region. "The Security Council welcomes the new State-level and entity-level governments formed after the general elections of ll November 2000 and calls on them to take active measures to make further progress on the return of refugees, consolidation of the State institutions, and economic reform. It welcomes the progress on creating a State Level Defence Identity in full compliance with the relevant provisions of the Peace Agreement and encourages the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina to finalize the unresolved details without delay.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4304 (2001) · source
“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. 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 welcomes the briefing by the High Representative for the implementation of the General Framework Agreement on Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the annexes thereto (collectively the Peace Agreement, S/l995/999, annex) on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and commends his efforts in implementing this agreement.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4304 (2001) · source
“I thank Mr. Petritsch for his detailed reply to the questions raised and for the clarifications that he has provided. 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 1.30pm.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Yugoslavia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Croatia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Sweden. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“Finally, my delegation reconfirms its support for the activities of the High Representative and wishes him and his staff every success. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to whom I give the floor.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“We also encourage the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, which has recently signed a special relationship agreement with the Republika Srpska, to do its utmost to ensure the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina for the sake of promoting the consolidation of democracy, stability and national reconciliation in that country. It is our belief that the final goal of the implementation of the Dayton Accords should be the creation of a multi-ethnic, multicultural, united state of Bosnia and Herzegovina that is based on the democratic and humanitarian ideals of modern Europe and oriented in its development towards integration into the European Union and friendship and cooperation with other democratic States of the region. We hope that the presidential statement to be adopted shortly will serve to achieve this goal.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“However, being supportive of the activities of the High Representative, we would caution him to weigh once again all of the pros and cons of the possible decision to impose economic sanctions on the areas populated by Croats. This step could have negative consequences for all the population of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In our view, a constructive mediatory role in working out the differences between the Croatian political leaders of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Federation and the international community can be played by the Republic of Croatia, as a country which has clearly demonstrated its European aspirations and its devotion to democracy and peace and stability in the region and to the Dayton/Paris Peace Agreement.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“We reject any unilateral attempts to establish any parallel structures or governing bodies on the territories dominated by the Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina which are inconsistent with the Dayton Agreements and the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Thus we support the intervention of the High Representative in this situation. There is an obvious need to avoid any further escalation of tensions in the current situation. We call on the leaders of the Croat National Congress, the international community and the legitimate governing institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina to engage in a constructive dialogue, with a view to reaching compromise decisions.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“In our view, any amendments to that process would risk destabilizing the situation, both in Bosnia and in the region as a whole. We are seriously worried at the recent aggravation of the relations between the High Representative and the Croat political parties of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Federation, united in the Croat National Congress. Of particular concern is the fact that the conflict is developing in the light of the results of last year's general elections. These developments could seriously destabilize the situation in the whole country, threatening to reverse the positive changes of last year's elections, in which moderate forces overtook nationalists for the first time since the signing of the Peace Agreement.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“Along with other peoples, the Ukrainians experienced considerable suffering during the war in Bosnia, victims of ethnic cleansing. At present, conditions for their national, political and cultural revival in Bosnia and Herzegovina are far from being satisfactory. In our view, this situation could be partly remedied if the necessary additional legislation that would ensure full respect for the rights of national minorities was passed. Therefore, we invite the High Representative to give proper thought to this idea. This delegation is convinced that only the consistent and continued commitment of the parties to the implementation of the Peace Agreement in all its aspects will pave the way towards further progress and economic reconstruction in Bosnia. Therefore, we cannot support any attempts to revise the Dayton process.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“While noting the remarkable progress on the returns of minorities over the past year compared with 1999, we believe that more should be done to ensure conditions of security for their return and equality of their citizen rights. In this respect, it is of particular importance to make the property laws effective, to promote further comprehensive judiciary reform and to establish human rights institutions. My delegation applauds measures taken by the High Representative in this regard. I would also like to stress the importance of ensuring respect for the human rights not only of the three constituent peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina, but also of its national minorities. For example, the Ukrainian national minority constitutes the fourth largest ethnic group in Bosnia and Herzegovina, following the Muslims, Serbs and Croats.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“We welcome the Office of the High Representative's focus on the implementation of the decision by the Bosnia and Herzegovina Constitutional Court, known as the "constituent peoples' case", as well as the decision to restructure the constitutional commissions in the parliaments of the Federation and the Republika Srpska. In our view, the advancement of economic reforms should continue to be a key element of the international community's strategy for Bosnia and Herzegovina. In this respect, we welcome all the steps made by the High Representative in pursuit of economic reforms in the financial, labour and pension sectors, in creating a favourable environment for the effective functioning of industry and trade and in promoting the privatization process.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“In particular, we are satisfied with the increase in refugee returns, a continuation of the development of political pluralism and growing support among the population for more moderate political parties, which was clearly demonstrated during the general elections in November 2000. We also believe that the formation last month of the non-nationalist Council of Ministers is also a favourable factor for further progress. We commend the efforts by the High Representative over the period under review in pursuit of implementation of the peace, specifically in the three key strategic areas of economic reform, refugee return and the consolidation of the common institutions, as identified by the Peace Implementation Council in May 2000.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Ukraine. First of all, let me join the previous speakers in thanking High Representative Petritsch for his comprehensive briefing and report covering the activities of his Office and the developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina over the past six months. Ukraine welcomes the undeniable successes of the international community, represented in Bosnia and Herzegovina by Mr. Petritsch, in assisting the peoples of that country to implement the Dayton/Paris Peace Accords. We are encouraged by the positive tendencies, proving that the general situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is becoming increasingly stable.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“I thank Mr. Petritsch for his comprehensive briefing. Before opening the discussion, I should like to acknowledge the presence at the Council table of the new Permanent Representative of Tunisia to the United Nations, Ambassador Noureddine Mejdoub. On behalf of the Council I should like to extend a warm welcome to Ambassador Mejdoub and wish him every success in his challenging task. We look forward to cooperating with him in the Council's work. I shall now open the floor to the members of the Council.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to documents 8/2001/181 and S/200l/212, letters dated 26 February and 8 March 2001, respectively, from the Permanent Representative of Sweden to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General. At this meeting the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Wolfgang Petritsch, High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina. I give him the floor.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Wolfgang Petritsch, High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Petritsch to take a seat at the Council table. 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.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Sweden and Yugoslavia, 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. Zivalj (Bosnia and Herzegovina) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Simonovic' (Croatia), Mr. Schori (Sweden) and Mr. gahovie (Yugoslavia) took the seats reserved for them at the side ofthe Council Chamber.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at10.35 am.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4302 (2001) · source
“"The Security Council underlines the need for closer cooperation and interaction within the United Nations system in addressing the challenges to peace and security, including the root causes of conflicts, and intends to continue taking concrete steps in advancing this goal. The Council also expresses its willingness to continue to develop productive working relationships with regional and subregional organizations in addressing conflict. "The Security Council decides to conduct further reviews, with the active participation of non-members, of the implementation of the commitments made at its meeting at the level of Heads of State and Government." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2001/10.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4302 (2001) · source
“"The Security Council will consider and take appropriate action on the Secretary- General's forthcoming report on conflict prevention, his recommendations on the strengthening of the United Nations capacity to the develop peace-building strategies, the report prepared by its Working Group on General Issues of Sanctions, and the recommendations on improving the three-way relationship between the Council, the troop-contributing countries and the Secretariat to be prepared by its Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, and reiterates its intention to review periodically the implementation of its resolution 1327 (2000) of 13 November 2000 on strengthening peacekeeping operations.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4302 (2001) · source
“The Council takes note with interest of the important views expressed by non- members at this debate. "The Security Council notes the progress achieved in translating the commitments made at its Summit meeting into practical results and expresses its determination to intensify efforts to this end. The Council underlines the importance of the Declaration as a contribution towards the development of a well-targeted strategy and shared vision in the maintenance of international peace and security and of the deeper and broader involvement of Member States and the wider international community in that regard.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4302 (2001) · 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. 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 recalls the decisions and recommendations contained in the declaration on ensuring an effective role for the Security Council in the maintenance of international peace and security, particularly in Africa, adopted at its meeting at the level of Heads of State and Government in the course of the Millennium Summit (resolution 1318 (2000) of 7 September 2000, annex), and the open debate held on 7 March 2001 to review its implementation.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4302 (2001) · source
“In favour: Bangladesh, China, Colombia, France, Ireland, Jamaica, Mali, Mauritius, Norway, Russian Federation, Singapore, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1345 (2001). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 7.05 pm.”
2001-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4301 (2001) · source
“of the Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General; S/2001/249, letter dated 20 March 2001 from the Permanent Representative of Albania to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; and S/2001/251, letter dated 20 March 2001 from the Permanent Representative of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to vote on the draft resolution before it. IfI hear no 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 ofhands.”
2001-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4301 (2001) · 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. Members of the Council have before them document S/2001/l9l, which contains the text of a letter dated 4 March 2001 from the Permanent Representative of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2001/256, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should also like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following documents: S/2001/2l7, letter dated 12 March 2001 from the Charge d'affaires a.i.”
2001-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4301 (2001) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.25 pm.”
2001-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4300 (2001) · source
“The organization of these elections represents an additional obstacle to the attempts to reach a comprehensive settlement of the conflict based on international law. "The Security Council stresses the importance of negotiations on the core political questions of the conflict. In this regard, it looks forward to the briefing to be provided by the Secretary-General on the progress of the political settlement, including on the status of the draft paper his Special Representative intends to submit to the two sides, as referred to in paragraph 16 of its resolution 1339 (2001) of 31 January 2001. "The Security Council will remain actively seized of the matter and reaffirms its commitment to advancing the peace process." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/200l/9.”
2001-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4300 (2001) · source
“The Council notes the stated willingness of the two sides to ensure favourable conditions for the continuation of the peace process, their stated commitment to the non-use of force and their stated determination to intensify efforts in order to create the necessary climate for the voluntary return of internally displaced persons and refugees in secure and dignified conditions. The Council also notes the important contribution that the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia and the Collective Peacekeeping Forces of the Commonwealth of Independent States continue to make in stabilizing the situation in the zone of conflict. "The Security Council underlines the unacceptability of the holding of self-styled local elections in Abkhazia, Georgia, on 10 March 2001, which it deems illegitimate and unhelpful.”
2001-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4300 (2001) · source
“The Council underlines the contribution that confidence-building measures can bring to the peace process and commends the efforts by the Government of Ukraine in ensuring the success of the Yalta Meeting. "The Security Council reaffirms its support for the efforts by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to enhance contacts at all levels between the Georgian and Abkhaz sides, in close cooperation with the Russian Federation, in its capacity as facilitator, the Group of Friends of the Secretary-General and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. "The Security Council encourages the two sides to engage with renewed commitment in the peace process.”
2001-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4300 (2001) · 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 welcomes the successful holding of the third meeting on confidence-building measures between the Georgian and Abkhaz sides in Yalta on 15 and 16 March 2001 and the resumption of dialogue between them, and notes the documents signed there (S/2001/242). It hopes that action flowing from the Yalta meeting will lead to a narrowing of the positions of the two sides and stimulate further constructive dialogue aimed at achieving a comprehensive political settlement of the conflict, including a settlement of the political status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia and other key issues.”
2001-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4300 (2001) · source
“In accordance with the decision taken at the 4299th meeting, I invite the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Georgia, His Excellency Mr. Irakli Menagarishvili, to take a seat at the Council table. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Menagarishvili (Georgia) took a seat at the Council table. The President: 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.”
2001-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4300 (2001) · source