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Milo Dukanović

lines on the record: 57
first: 2009-09-24
most recent: 2016-09-24
sittings or episodes: 3
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“The foregoing are indicators that Montenegro is firmly committed to the promotion of the United Nations and to multilateralism and joint action in order to guarantee a peaceful, stable, prosperous and equal world. We are determined to actively and constructively contribute to the efforts of the United Nations in this regard.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“It is also a member of the Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services. We have been elected to membership of the Executive Board of UN- Women, starting next year. After serving on the Human Rights Council from 2014 to 2016, we submitted our application for membership in the Council for the 2022-2024 period. We also presented our candidacy for the Security Council for the 2026-2027 period. We have expanded our participation in the United Nations peacekeeping missions by deploying military observers to the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“The importance of this historic step for Montenegro will not diminish our enthusiasm for the further improvement of our security, legal and political systems, as NATO membership requires. The same applies as regards our readiness to contribute to peace and stability in the region and beyond. We have opened 24 of the requisite 35 chapters in the process of our accession to the European Union. We are making strides on the path to membership, reaffirming the potential and capacity of Montenegrin society and its institutions. Montenegro continues to be a reliable and responsible partner for the international community and the United Nations. Montenegro is a member of the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“Since regaining independence, we are continuously strengthening our State in accordance with the European Euro-Atlantic standard, and I am pleased to note that Montenegro is today an example of stability, multi-ethnicity and respect for differences; a reliable neighbour and a reliable international partner; and a leader in Euro- Atlantic integration in the region. Given our experience, we know that institutions are a foundation for the stability of the State and the rule of law. Integration into NATO and the European Union are national strategic priorities. In May this year Montenegro signed the NATO accession protocol. We believe that the process of ratification of the protocol will be finalized in the short term and that we will very soon meet all the formal preconditions to become a full-fledged member State of NATO.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“On this occasion, I want to express the hope and expectation that the new Secretary-General will come from one of the Eastern European countries, given the need to respect the principle of regional rotation and the fact that our geographical group is the only one never to have provided the Secretary-General to date. Montenegro marked the tenth anniversary of its membership in the United Nations on 28 June. This was a historic day for our country. It was the greatest confirmation of independence, restored Montenegrin statehood, a signal that we have taken our rightful place in the world family of nations.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“It should therefore be further refined, especially in the context of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Montenegro welcomes the changes introduced as a result of the negotiations on the role of the General Assembly in the process of selecting the Secretary- General. They will help to strengthen transparency and competitiveness and ensure a merit-based approach. Montenegro is proud to have put forward a candidate for the most responsible position in the United Nations system. We have thereby made a qualitative and quantitative contribution to the selection of the best candidate. At the same time, this also confirms our readiness to contribute even more actively to the universal goals of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“In that context, the consistent application of the principles of sustainable and inclusive growth in the implementation of economic growth strategies is a necessary precondition for combating poverty and social exclusion. In order for the United Nations to maintain and strengthen its central position in the system of global governance, the Organization must undergo reforms and adapt to the circumstances of the twenty-first century and to modern democratic principles. The priority in that regard remains a comprehensive reform of the Security Council in order to enhance its efficiency and transparency. The Delivering as One approach, which Montenegro is also applying, has already delivered positive results in the cooperation between the Organization and host countries.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“The full and immediate application of high standards in the protection of human rights and the translation of international norms into practice in every Member State, without exception, are the prerequisites for peace, stability and development. The United Nations and its Member States should make a much greater effort so that all rights, not only civic and political rights but also economic and social rights, are guaranteed in order to build the necessary conditions to ensure that no one is left behind in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The integration of human rights into development policies, especially public policies protecting the rights of the most vulnerable groups at the national level, is a necessary step for effective protection.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“The implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals is the best chance to make a positive difference in this respect. Emphasis must be placed on youth and their empowerment, primarily through employment and education. In a year that marks the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the Human Rights Council and the fiftieth anniversary of the adoption of two key international instruments on human rights and fundamental freedoms, the United Nations is facing major challenges with regard to human rights protection and overwhelming humanitarian crises. Therefore, it is necessary to reaffirm the strong commitment of all Member States to the multilateral system of protection and promotion of human rights.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“We are in favour of implementing the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants (resolution 71/1). We must not for a moment forget that today the world is facing the constant threat of terrorism and violent extremism. Terrorist attacks worldwide and the killing of civilians remind us that we have made only limited progress in dealing with this complex and evolving phenomenon, and that more resolute efforts, unity, coordination and a more active role by every individual State Member of the United Nations are required. Our actions to counter terrorism must focus on preventive measures and on the social, economic and political situation. More especially, they must target vulnerable and marginalized groups, because people susceptible to radicalism are primarily recruited from these groups.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“Montenegro, being fully aware of the importance of mediation, is organizing a conference next year to contribute to further enhancing mediation in the turbulent area of the Mediterranean. Throughout its history, including in its recent past, Montenegro has been affected by numerous conflicts. Our enthusiasm for and commitment to mediation flow from our commitment to honest dialogue and cooperation. We believe that mediation is the best way to overcome differences, alleviate tension and reach final solutions. Humankind is facing humanitarian, refugee and migrant crises not seen since the Second World War. We deem it exceptionally important that the General Assembly took up this topic through its hosting of the high-level plenary meeting on addressing large movements of refugees and migrants.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“The role that the Security Council plays in international and hybrid criminal tribunals is of vital importance. The crises and conflicts in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, South Sudan and other countries demonstrate the importance of finding a long-term, peaceful solution through political and diplomatic means, which must have supremacy. The fragile and deteriorating nature of international peace and security and its ramifications clearly indicate that our current global approach — that of managing violence and crisis — must give way to an approach based on prevention. It is high time to move from rhetoric to action. Mediation, a very efficient and peaceful way to prevent conflict, has not been given enough attention, despite Article 33 of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“Montenegro expresses its deep concern at the conflict and the deteriorating humanitarian security situation, the repercussions of which are felt globally. We fully support an urgent cessation of violence and wish to point out the need for all parties to adhere to international law and United Nations resolutions. It is unacceptable for the international community to condone the war’s atrocities. It is not only morally unacceptable, but also contradictory to international law. Therefore, in the absence of a political solution, a temporary agreement must be reached that respects the principles of international law and that would at least alleviate human suffering. Such crimes must not go unpunished — their perpetrators have to be held responsible for breaches of international law and its principles.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“Our commitment to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement will pose a challenge for our entire system and will need to include all the stakeholders at the national and local levels of management and in all segments of society. Like many other countries, Montenegro will require additional support from the international community and the financial mechanisms of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. I refer primarily to the Green Climate Fund. Too often the international community is not able to prevent or end bloodshed, criminal activity and the suffering of millions of people around the world. The conflict in Syria, which has continuously attracted attention from the international community and the United Nations, is the most tragic illustration of that inability.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“That should lead to prosperous development for our country’s citizens. Montenegro strongly believes that the Paris Agreement is a foundation on which further efforts to preserve climate systems can be based, thereby ensuring that all countries, regardless of their stage of development, progressively raise their ambitions in order to achieve their final goals. In line with the provisions of the Paris Agreement, Montenegro reaffirms its ambitious contribution, which is to reduce its own greenhouse-gas emissions by 30 per cent compared with those of 1990. We wish to formally ratify that commitment as soon as possible, in order to initiate its implementation.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“Montenegro is one of 22 Members of the United Nations to have presented a voluntary national report on the implementation and monitoring of the 2030 Agenda and SDGs at the High-level Political Forum in July, further proof of that commitment. Montenegro was also one of the first States to adopt the SDGs as part of a national sustainable development strategy, in place until 2030. The strategy ensures that the principal measures needed to achieve long-term sustainable development goals in Montenegro have been implemented, while the country has also adhered to all necessary international commitments in line with the 2030 Agenda. The strategy is for the long term and aims not only to boost the economy and help the environment but also to capitalize on human resources and social capital.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“That is a reflection of the general willingness to change the status quo. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 carry significant importance and are characterized by their interdependence. It is time to assume our responsibility and commit to their implementation, so that all citizens have an equal chance to live a dignified life without violence, discrimination or extreme poverty. Montenegro, despite its size and small share in global emissions, has been committed to implementing the agreements I mentioned through sustainable development initiatives, even though its contribution may be small.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“Fundamental pillars of international law are being violated by non-State stakeholders, and violent extremism and terrorism induce constant instability, leading to millions of people being forced to leave their homes. Other countries’ willingness to admit them is becoming increasingly uncertain, and the humanitarian funds raised are insufficient to meet those people’s basic needs. In the current situation, where increasingly complex challenges know no boundaries and where no country is able to cope alone, we are compelled to turn to the United Nations, a world Organization like no other, where collective solutions can be reached. It is encouraging that the past few years have been marked by historic multilateral agreements, paving the way for global transformation and sustainable progress.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“I would like to express my particular appreciation to him for his essential contributions aimed at building a safer and more prosperous world, especially in the light of the past decade, one tarnished by myriad challenges and crises. It could not have been easy to lead the Organization in such conditions. Despite the progress made in many areas, the current global situation raises many concerns. In many places around the world, peace, stability and sustainable economic development are still proving unattainable. Brutal and long-term conflicts have taken their toll on hundreds and thousands of individuals, destroying millions of people’s lives, the majority of whom are women and children. Extreme poverty, weak institutions and serious breaches of human rights are still the harsh reality for a large number of people around the world.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“It is an honour for me to address the General Assembly on behalf of Montenegro and to once again reaffirm the unequivocal commitment of my country to the United Nations. At the outset, allow me to congratulate His Excellency Mr. Peter Thomson of Fiji on his election as President of the Assembly at its seventy-first session. We welcome the theme chosen for this sessin, in the light of the universal importance of implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). I would also like to thank His Excellency Mr. Mogens Lykketoft, President of the Assembly at its seventieth session, for his leadership and his many efforts invested in creating prerequisites for the efficient implementation of crucial agreements on sustainable development and climate change. This is the last general debate for Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.”
2016-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 71 (2016)
“We believe that those efforts, together with European Union synergy, the South-East European Cooperation Process and the Regional Cooperation Council, will draw the States of the region closer together and to the common goal of the European Union. The international community, led by the United Nations, with the active participation and decisive contributions of all stakeholders, must continue its search for adequate responses and channel its efforts towards solving the increasingly complex issues and challenges that we are facing. Each and every country, irrespective of size, has, without any doubt, a part to play in finding such solutions, based on the mutual trust and cooperation necessary to build a better world.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“We believe that membership will also contribute to reinforcing security in the Balkans, where events of the recent bitter past can be attributed, in part, to a lack of strong security arrangements. Montenegro is seen as a stability factor in our region, as confirmed by continuing advances in political, economic, social and cultural cooperation with all of its neighbours. With regional cooperation high on our agenda, Montenegro actively participates in regional organizations. We believe that the recently launched West Balkans 6+2 initiative, the modalities of which are the subject of intense discussion, will help us to focus regional activities on specific development projects of common interest to participating States that are aimed at speeding up European integration and improving the quality of life of our citizens.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“The accession negotiations with the European Union, after the provisional closing of two chapters, are entering a new and more demanding phase. The new approach in that phase of the process is based on reforms in the areas of the rule of law, strengthening judicial processes and the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, which are of particular importance for the citizens of Montenegro. In parallel, my country is strongly committed to Euro-Atlantic integration. As a country that will soon become a NATO member, we are working devotedly on the fourth annual national programme and reform implementation in order to be fully ready by the time our invitation for alliance membership is formalized.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“In general, such reform, particularly of the Security Council, would contribute greatly to strengthening the position, relevance and authority of the Organization as a whole and bringing it into harmony with modern geopolitical processes and challenges. Montenegro’s work within the Organization is based on the principle of multilateral cooperation and respect for the principles and values enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. We are aware of the importance to our visibility and effectiveness at the international level of strong and stable neighbourly relations and of strengthening cooperation in all areas. We are successfully implementing the internal reforms required for the achievement of our main foreign policy priorities — membership in the European Union and NATO.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“We focus particularly on strengthening the position and role of women in society and on preventing violence against them and other vulnerable groups, including children, disabled persons and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. As Chair of the Decade of Roma Inclusion for 2005-2010, Montenegro has also focused particularly on improving the position of Roma in our society. Montenegro remains committed to an effective multilateral system in which the United Nations plays a central role, and we support pragmatically oriented initiatives and actions for its reform. We believe that reforming and reorganizing the Security Council, as the key actor in the maintenance of international peace, is essential, as are revitalizing the General Assembly and reforming the Economic and Social Council.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“The increased integration of human rights into every aspect of the work of the United Nations, ensuring universal respect for human rights, and the effectiveness of the United Nations system in the area of human rights constitute the guidelines for action for Montenegro, especially through the Human Rights Council, of which my country is a member. By cooperating actively with the Council and its special proceedings, as well as with Member States, we contribute to timely and efficient deliberations on issues relating to the promotion of human rights and responding adequately to cases of human rights violations. At the national level, we are striving to strengthen a political, social and economic environment that allows for the free exercise of human rights without any form of discrimination.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“We condemn all forms of violence, especially sexual violence against women and girls in conflict situations, and we therefore support the implementation of the agenda on women and peace and security and, in that context, Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) and other relevant resolutions. The adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty as the first legally binding instrument in that area will undoubtedly contribute to global efforts in the field of disarmament and non-proliferation. I am pleased to emphasize that Montenegro was a firm supporter of a comprehensive and strongly worded Arms Trade Treaty from the outset and was among the first 65 countries to sign it. We are conscious of how important it is that the Treaty enters into force as soon as possible and will therefore make every effort to ensure its speedy ratification.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“With the intention of taking on additional responsibilities and contributing to the promotion of global peace and security and the observance of universal values, rights and freedoms as a responsible and proactive member of the international community, Montenegro is seeking a non-permanent seat on the Security Council for 2026-2027. Besides its strong support for improving the conception and structural development of United Nations peacebuilding and peacekeeping capacities, Montenegro recognizes the importance of the rule of law and the protection of civilians, particularly women and children, and urges United Nations missions to consistently fulfil their mandates in that area.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“Montenegro supports the promotion of the concept of the responsibility to protect and its operationalization, with prevention as an integral element. We are in favour of continuing the debate on the international community’s responsibility for taking timely and decisive action to prevent mass suffering. In the context of the situation in the Middle East, we are particularly pleased by the resumption of Palestinian-Israeli negotiations after several stalled years, and we commend the mediation efforts of the United States Secretary of State. Montenegro believes that direct negotiations are the best way to reach a comprehensive and sustainable settlement.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“The agreement reached between the United States and the Russian Federation gives us hope for a diplomatic solution to the crisis and an end to the conflict in Syria through resolute action on the part of the Security Council. We believe that a political solution and a democratic transition are the only way to end a tragic conflict that has led to a humanitarian crisis of incalculable proportions, affecting the whole region. The case of Syria, among others, highlights the importance of preventive measures and mediation in preserving international peace and security. Strengthening the capacity of the United Nations to achieve an early response and suppress threats before they become a source of conflict will be key to dealing with similar situations in future.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“Due to the overall consequences for the country itself and for the broader region, the crisis in Syria regrettably still monopolizes the attention of the global body politic and is at the top of the agenda of the United Nations. We are deeply concerned about the continuing deterioration of the situation in Syria and most strongly condemn any form of violence, killing of civilians and violation of human rights. We especially condemn the use of chemical weapons confirmed by the United Nations inspection team, which Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has labeled a war crime. We urge that those responsible for crimes in Syria and for violations of international law be brought to account.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“We call on every country, in particular the major world economies, to step up their efforts related to mitigating the impact of climate change and reaching a global climate agreement. In that regard, we emphasize our full support for the Secretary-General’s initiative in convening a conference on climate change in September 2014. The maintenance and promotion of international peace and security is a continuing challenge for the United Nations. We note that in some crisis areas, such as Mali, significant progress has been made in reducing violence and instability, while the situations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, the Sudan and South Sudan still need the continued attention and efforts of the Security Council and other relevant actors.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“The national plan will make our structural and institutional reforms more consistent with development- oriented public measures and investments. Aware of the importance of that issue, we are setting up a centre for sustainable development in Montenegro that will become operational in early 2014. We hope that in time it will take on a regional role and become part of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, based on the outcome of the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. One issue that is inseparable from the post-2015 development framework is that of climate change. Montenegro is committed to intensifying its efforts to promote the adoption by 2015 of a comprehensive and legally binding agreement that would apply to all.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“As a member of the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals, Montenegro is working assiduously to define those goals, taking into consideration national characteristics and capacities and individual countries’ development priorities. After three years of strong economic growth in Montenegro, the global economic and financial crisis affected us, too, leading to a drop in investment, banks’ credit activities and foreign trade. The patterns of economic growth have changed, so we have adapted our economic policy to the new circumstances. At the same time, the Government has adopted a medium- term development plan modeled on the European Union’s Europe 2020 strategy. The three pillars that Montenegro will base its sustainable development on are smart growth, sustainable growth and inclusive growth.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“To that end, poverty eradication and the other unmet MDGs must remain at the heart of the post- 2015 development agenda. We must define future sustainable development goals on the basis of the experience and lessons learned from our success or failure in accomplishing the tasks set by the Millennium Declaration (resolution 55/2). Montenegro is working diligently on the MDGs and is close to meeting them. Our sustainable development goals must be clear, universal, flexible and coherent, and represent a central part of the post-2015 global development agenda. They must clearly reflect political commitment to sustainable development and promote economic development, social inclusion, the sustainable use of natural resources and protection of the environment as well peace and security.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“With the establishment of the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals, the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts on Sustainable Development Financing and the High-level Political Forum, the institutional framework as a platform for substantive work has been strengthened. In that context, the role of the United Nations and the results of efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015 are becoming more important than ever. I am certain that the United Nations, guided by the synergy and pragmatic approach of its Members and all stakeholders, will be able to respond to that highly complex challenge. Such an approach will contribute to our well-being and a safer future for all of us, further strengthening the central role of the United Nations in the system of global governance.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“The numerous challenges that the United Nations is currently facing are far more complex than previous ones. Those challenges are such that all of us have to ensure, through joint efforts, coordinated and efficient action to overcome them. That is our moral, collective obligation towards the well-being of future generations. The challenge of achieving sustainable development and integrating its three dimensions is the greatest of them all. It is encouraging that the General Assembly, bound by the Rio outcome document (resolution 66/288, annex), is successfully addressing this priority.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“It is a great honour for me to address the Assembly today on behalf of Montenegro and to reaffirm our commitment to the United Nations and its Charter. I wish to congratulate President Ashe on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-eighth session and to express the full support of the Montenegrin delegation to him personally and for the programme he has put forward. I wish also to extend my gratitude to the President of the General Assembly at its sixty-seventh session, Mr. Vuk Jeremi., our neighbour, for his energetic efforts and leadership, which contributed to dynamic and constructive discussions on various issues on the United Nations agenda. It is a special pleasure for me to pay tribute to the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, for his tireless efforts to build a safer and more prosperous world.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“Convinced of the great potential of the United Nations, if supported by the active participation of Member States, we reiterate Montenegro’s commitment to building a responsible international community ready to meet the needs of all of its members.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“In our view, that decision recognizes Montenegro’s strong commitment to United Nations standards and values and provides an endorsement of the highly successful joint efforts of the United Nations team and the Montenegrin Government. Given the myriad of challenges and their negative effects on the environment, as well as the potential increase in social, religious and cultural tensions leading to political instability, only the coordinated and comprehensive response of all international stakeholders, including civil society and the private sector, can create the preconditions for efficiently addressing the consequences of the ongoing crises. In this regard, the United Nations has a decisive role to play in coordinating efforts towards the achievement of concrete results.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“We attach particular importance to strengthening the role and efficiency of the General Assembly and its main bodies, and fully support intergovernmental talks on Security Council reform. These negotiations offer an opportunity for small States to express their interests, in addition to providing a vision for an improved and more transparent functioning of the most important United Nations organ. As the Assembly may know, this past June the United Nations Development Group identified Montenegro as a country eligible for implementation of the Delivering as One pilot initiative launched within the framework of the overall reform process aimed at improving the efficiency, coherence and coordination of United Nations development programmes on the ground.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Montenegro attaches particular importance to the fulfilment of the obligations stipulated by the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and it actively participates in projects of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, which contribute to regional peace and stability, strengthening of the judiciary and a more efficient fight against all forms of organized crime. 09-52470 36 In view of all of the above, it is clear that the responsibility of the United Nations is only increasing. We therefore welcome the reform process of the world Organization and hope that it will result in a more democratic and representative United Nations.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“In this context, the rule of law and the protection of human rights have an irreplaceable role in the fight against international terrorism, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and organized crime. We are firmly convinced that only the coordinated efforts of the global community can take on international terrorism. Montenegro supports the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy, as well as measures to fight corruption, organized crime, drug trafficking and human trafficking, and we further underscore the need for cooperation among all the bodies of the United Nations system, in particular the committees of the Security Council and the Counter-Terrorism Committee.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“As part of those efforts, a renewed registration procedure supported by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is under way for refugees and IDPs living in Montenegro to resolve their final status, in accordance with the highest international standards and international law instruments. In this regard we highlight the importance of a comprehensive approach and the need for the cooperation of all actors, primarily UNHCR, the European Commission and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Montenegro stresses the importance of the promotion of and the respect for international law in the development of international relations today.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“In supporting peacekeeping missions as efficient and dynamic instruments for monitoring respect of human rights and building sustainable institutions in conflict areas, we have established legal prerequisites within our security policy in order to be able to contribute our military and police troops to the United Nations peacekeeping missions, including missions to Liberia, Afghanistan and Cyprus and the European Union peace operation in Somalia. Given the problems of the Balkan region, Montenegro attaches particular importance to a policy that addresses the needs of refugees, asylum-seekers and internally displaced persons (IDPs) and is conducting extensive activities aimed at finding lasting solutions for the refugees and IDPs from the territory of the former Yugoslavia.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“We believe that an upsurge of internal conflicts and serious violations of human rights in the 1990s has spurred a discussion on the need for the protection of civilians in armed conflict, which has unquestionably led to further deliberations on and analyses of the primary obligation of each State to protect its citizens from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity, as well as to consideration of the international community’s responsibility in the event that countries fail to act. In this context, we underline the importance of reaching an agreement on an appropriate concept and instruments within the framework of the United Nations and international law, based on a broad consensus of all actors.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“As a country moving towards European integration, we welcome the European Union-Africa partnership and the efforts currently under way to find solutions to development needs and to root out poverty on the African continent. In this regard, we support the message of the 2008 Yokohama Declaration aimed at giving momentum to current development issues, including education, health and sanitary measures within the framework of the MDGs, the development of agriculture to improve food security, measures to tackle climate change, as well as establishing and maintaining peace as a prerequisite for economic growth. We emphasize the crucial importance of the debate on the concept of the responsibility to protect, and we fully support the activities of the Secretary- General and the assessments outlined in his latest report.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“We are aware that it is the primary responsibility of States to take measures aimed at improving the social security of the poor and vulnerable segments of society and alleviating the most 35 09-52470 severe consequences of poverty. In this context we strongly welcome the convening of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) review summit in 2010. Montenegro strongly supports and is committed to fulfilment of the MDGs and implementation of all United Nations documents — including the Millennium Declaration — related to development issues and the special needs of Africa, as a pre-emptive action aimed at creating a safer world.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“In order to contribute to the efforts being undertaken at the national and international levels in addressing the impact of climate change on the environment and economic development and in reaching a successful deal in Copenhagen, Montenegro will organize a regional conference on climate change and sustainable development for the Mediterranean and South-East European countries in Budva, on 16 and 17 October. The Millennium Development Goals require each and every one of us to redouble our efforts to reduce poverty, improve health and education, promote peace and human rights, and achieve sustainable development.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“I would like to take this opportunity to express Montenegro’s strong support for the negotiation process on a new post-2012 climate framework and for calls to “seal the deal” in Copenhagen in December. We believe that further efforts need to be made to promote a green recovery and to build up national capacities for adaptation and mitigation of the impact of climate change, while simultaneously stimulating innovation and economic growth, contributing to poverty reduction and ensuring access to sustainable energy sources. In that regard, we underline the importance of regional cooperation, which enables us to implement adaptation and mitigation measures in a regional context, which promotes political dialogue and leads to more effective action by States in the talks within the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol frameworks.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)