Fred Eckhard
Fred Eckhard
diamond further information known leadership mission problems seen within
The information on the diamond trading, we have nothing further on but what we have seen in the press, ... the problems within the leadership of the mission have been well known to the secretary-general for some time.
agreements both confirm confirmed details further higher indeed levels pleased position progress provide various
We are pleased to confirm ... that indeed some progress was tentatively made on various important issues. We are not in a position to provide further details of the agreements ... because they still need to be fleshed out and confirmed by higher levels on both sides.
account found frankly selective
Frankly we found it a sensational & selective account of peacekeeping.
continue divide issues leaders peaceful reduce remaining restore security towards urged work
He ... urged the leaders to do everything they can to reduce tensions, restore security and continue to work towards a peaceful settlement of the remaining issues that divide them.
displaced ensure movements obligation reminded voluntary
has been reminded of its obligation to ensure only the voluntary movements of displaced persons.
actively both bully cooperation engage mediator position pulpit
He is doing what he can from his bully pulpit but he is not in a position to actively engage as a mediator without the cooperation of both sides,
emerges expects security sell
He (Annan) expects that what emerges from these talks, he will be able to sell to the (U.N.) Security Council.
advised chief concern general nations secretary security staff trip united visit
United Nations security had a general concern about the secretary general's visit to this region. But in the end, the chief of staff advised the secretary general to make the trip anyway.
hard knows number remains wiggle
remains optimistic, as he has told you a number of times. At the same time, he knows he's got a hard job. He doesn't have a lot of wiggle room.
consulting decision expected highest member number states
I think he's been consulting with a number of member states at the highest level, and he's expected to make some decision soon.
advance again appeal chance mission money needs people
I think it will give the chance to the secretary-general to again appeal for what he needs in the way of people and money to advance the mission there.
approach continuing durable opened pathway peace
It has opened a pathway to full-fledged and continuing negotiations aimed at a comprehensive approach to durable peace in the region.
best direct elections establish fully government iraq national parliament
that direct national elections are the best way to establish a parliament and government in Iraq that are fully representative and legitimate.
violations
We know that the violations can be controlled.