Kofi Annan Solution Quotations

I recognize that there are no simple solutions to the debt problem, ... But where there is agreement in principle that debt relief is essential and when delays have a profoundly negative impact of the lives of poor people, clearly more must be done.

Libya has confirmed its seriousness and readiness to find a solution to the Lockerbie problem,

Blix until now has been guided by approved Security Council resolutions. If the council were to pass a new resolution giving him fresh guidelines, he will have to factor that in before he continues with his work, which will be up to the council ... to determine what the next stage will be.

Let me say that I don't think that the Council will say this is in contravention of the resolution of the Security Council,

I very much welcome this. I think it is a good resolution in itself -- no less important is the fact that it has been adopted unanimously,

It is also encouraging that the leaders and countries around the world have concluded that whatever solution one finds must be legitimized through the Security Council.

It is a serious matter. And we shouldn't forget that the council as a whole got the resolution only last Monday, ... For them to take time and discuss this issue seriously is something we should be grateful for.

I am thankful that the resolution passed tonight, ... I hope we will move ahead with urgent and determined action to help the Liberian people.

Any solution to the conflict must allow these unfortunate people to return voluntarily to their homes in full security and dignity,

We've indicated quite clearly what the U.N. has achieved and has done since the passage of Resolution 1483. And we have also indicated and spelled out the areas where the U.N. can make further contributions.

I hope that the day will soon come when Resolution 425 is fully implemented, ... The question is, how do you go about this? ... Facts have been created on the ground. How could those facts impact on the implementation?

Iraq has a new opportunity to comply with all these relevant resolutions of the Security Council.

In the short term, the most pressing issue is the continued existence of predatory armed groups, ... Although there is no easy military solution to this dangerous phenomenon, those guilty of the worst atrocities and human rights abuses -- and especially those guilty of genocide -- must not be allowed to escape unpunished.