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Al Habib

lines on the record: 294
first: 2008-12-18
most recent: 2019-11-04
sittings or episodes: 40
sources: un-security-council

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“The late Ahmadi Roshan had recently met with IAEA inspectors - a fact that indicates that that United Nations Agency may have played a role in leaking information on Iran's nuclear facilities and scientists. While the Council promptly reacts to terrorist incidents that happen around the world, it is odd to note that the Council kept silent about the terrorist attacks targeting Iranian scientists. Is that the way to advance the rule of law at the international level? Now, the question remains whether resorting to all unlawful and coercive measures, even terrorist acts, to prevent developing nations from exercising their right to development, including the peaceful use of nuclear energy, is permissible within the internationally recognized rule of law.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Rhetoric along the same lines is used by some politicians in the United States. They should also note the fact that United Nations bodies, including the Council, suffer from several deficiencies, such as the failure to keep the inspection of nuclear facilities secret, which is required by established laws, regulations and practices. In this case, however, there is high suspicion that those terrorist circles used intelligence obtained from United Nations bodies, including the sanctions list of the Security Council and interviews carried out with our nuclear scientists by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to identify and carry out their malicious acts.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Through those letters, we brought to the attention of the Council the fact that, on the basis of some evidence, those operations were masterminded by some foreign intelligence services, which we have already explained in those letters. Officials and politicians of the Israeli regime do not deny the fact that such terrorist attacks have been carried out as part of efforts to disrupt Iran's peaceful nuclear programme. Those circles have spared no effort in depriving the Islamic Republic of Iran of its inalienable right to peaceful nuclear energy. They called for covert operations, ranging from assassinating Iranian nuclear scientists to launching a military strike on Iran, as well as sabotaging Iran's nuclear programme, to be conducted. Here, I want to refer to Israeli officials, who have recently stepped up their war rhetoric against Iran.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Previously, assassination attempts had also targeted the prominent physicists Majid Shahriari and Fereydoun Abbasi Davani, who currently heads Iran's Atomic Energy Organization. Unfortunately, Majid Shahriari was martyred in that attack. In the same series of attacks, another prominent scientist, Professor Massoud Ali Mohammadi, was martyred in front of his house. After such terrorist attacks, on behalf of my Government, our mission immediately sent letters to the Presidents of the Council and, through them, we informed the members of the Security Council of those attacks. The Secretariat distributed the letters as documents of the Council (see S/2010/634 and S/2012/27).”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The sobering reality is that the influence exercised by some members of the Council that have made the decisions of the Council has, if not exacerbated conflicts, contributed to their prolongation, with severe impacts on peace and stability. That has also hindered the way for the promotion of sustainable development and economic prosperity. Taking into account the time restraint, I would like to bring to the attention of the Council just one example to which the rule of law should have caused it to react promptly. The example relates to the sad series of terrorist incidents targeting Iranian nuclear scientists, the most recent of which happened last Wednesday in Tehran. In that incident, another prominent Iranian scientist, Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan, Deputy Director of Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, fell victim to a blind terrorist attack.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on the promotion and strengthening of the rule of law in the maintenance of international peace and security. We are meeting at a time when significant developments are unfolding in different parts of the world, including the Middle East, and many issues need to be addressed in a responsible manner within the context of the rule of law. The root causes behind many conflicts are poverty, exclusion and marginalization, foreign intervention and military excursion and occupation. Unfortunately, in addressing the maintenance of international peace and security, the Security Council has in many instances failed to take into account those causes.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Indeed, peace and stability cannot be achieved in the Middle East so long as the massive Israeli nuclear arsenals continue to threaten the region and beyond.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Israeli regime has clearly defied the demands of the overwhelming majority of the United Nations Member States that have time and again called on it to renounce nuclear weapons and accede to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Regrettably, the inaction of the relevant United Nations organs in the face of such Israeli policies and practices has emboldened this dangerous regime. The Council is expected to condemn the Israeli regime for the possession of nuclear weapons, compel it to abandon nuclear weapons, urge it to accede to the NPT without delay, and demand that it promptly place all its nuclear facilities under the full-scope safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Before concluding, I would like to react to the reference made to my country by the representative of the Israeli regime in this Chamber this morning. It is no surprise that, in levelling baseless allegations against Iran's nuclear programme, the Zionist regime has preposterously attempted to deflect attentions from its long and dark catalogue of crimes and atrocities, such as occupation, aggression, militarism, State-terrorism, and crimes against humanity. It is a widely recognized fact that the Israeli regime's clandestine development and unlawful possession of nuclear weapons poses a uniquely grave threat to regional and international peace and security.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“On Syria, there have evidently been attempts to incite sectarian sensitivities and denominational tensions and divisions, a known tactic of hegemonic regimes. Such mischievous attempts are worthless and vain and will have no effect on the stability of the country. The enemies of humankind do not want and have never wanted the people of Syria to remain united, independent and developed. But the people of Syria know that the key to their independence and dignity is unity and resistance to mischievous and subversive attempts. The Israeli regime has persisted in its aggressive policies towards Lebanon by constantly violating its land, sea and air space and refiising to withdraw from occupied Lebanese villages. These occupations and acts of aggression should stop immediately.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“There is no doubt that support for this regime is tantamount to support for occupation, massacre, assassination and the violation of human rights. Attaining a peaceful and just settlement of the question of Palestine is imperative to the realization of comprehensive and lasting peace and stability in the Middle East and beyond. In our view, achieving lasting peace in Palestine and the region will be possible only by ensuring justice, putting an end to discriminatory and racist policies, and ending the occupation of Palestine and other occupied territories. Today, we are seeing more and more States joining the ranks of those that have already recognized Palestine as an independent State. This is a very clear indication that the cause of Palestine is gaining new momentum.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“States supporting the Israeli regime have brought shame on themselves because, on the one hand, they claim to advocate human rights and international law and international humanitarian law, while at the same time they support the occupation, illegal settlements and all violations of international law by the brutal regime occupying Palestine. The history of the Israeli regime is nothing but crime, the killing of men, women and children, the use of banned weapons and the stockpiling of nuclear weapons, blind assassinations, attacks on civilians and aid convoys in international waters, and war crimes in Lebanon and Palestine. All these inhumane acts have become the routine doings of the occupying regime.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Israeli regime continues to defy international law in its pursuit of an unlawful and inhuman blockade of the Palestinians, particularly in the Gaza Strip, which has entered its fifth year. A recent report of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East indicates that broad unemployment in Gaza in the second half of 2010 reached an unprecedented 45.2 per cent, one of the highest rates in the world. The seizure of another civilian boat, the Dignite-El Karama, by the Israeli regime was yet another violation of international law. The inhumane blocked is a source of grave concern to people all over the world, who have expressed their support for such humanitarian gestures as the freedom flotilla and the Dignite-Al Karama and called for the immediate lifting of the Gaza blockade.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“At the outset, I wish to express our appreciation to you, Sir, for convening this important open debate at this critical juncture in developments in the Middle East. This meeting will surly provide us with an overview of the current state of affairs in the region and the path forward to bring peace to the Middle East. The question of Palestine, from its occupation until today, has remained one of the biggest challenges and problems of the world. The occupation represents the most painful and biggest tragedy of humankind in modern history. More than six decades of massacres, home demolitions, embargos, the abduction and imprisonment of people, attacks on neighbours and others, and violations of international law and international humanitarian law have followed this occupation.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Commission on Sustainable Development, in our understanding, are the competent and relevant bodies to deal with climate change and its consequences in a comprehensive, inclusive and substantive manner.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“There is a spectacular gap between commitments and actions on the part of many developed countries with regard to requirements urgently needed to combat climate change. Meanwhile, we note with concern that the prospect of dramatic reduction of emissions in the near future is too slim. Climate change is an inevitable and urgent global challenge with long-term implications for the sustainable development of countries. Thus addressing climate change within the context of sustainable development, rather than of peace and security, is the best advisable solution.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Overstretching by the Security Council, with its current exclusive structure and non-transparent working methods, will have grave consequences for the functioning of other United Nations bodies and the fate of those issues in which the Council shows interest. Perhaps the best service that some permanent members of the Council can deliver in combating climate change would be to honour their commitments on capacity-building, unconditional transfer of climate- friendly technologies and provision of financial resources to countries that are most in need, particularly small island developing States, the least developed countries and Africa, as well as to commit themselves to meaningfully reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“At the outset, I would like to associate myself with the statement made by the representative of Argentina on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, as well as that made by the Ambassador of Egypt on behalf of Non-aligned Movement. I would further like to make the following brief additional observations on the topic of today's open debate of the Council. The repeated encroachment of the Security Council into the Charter-defined mandates of the other principal organs of the United Nations is a matter of serious concern. While the Council has not even been able, capable or willing to genuinely address the well- established causes of insecurity and conflict around the world, its insistence on delving into issues outside its competence or issues that are not generally believed or proven to threaten world peace and security is incomprehensible.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“I should like to place on record that my delegation rejects the baseless allegations and distortions made in the Chamber that were intended to distract the international community's attention from the facts concerning the State terrorism, criminal policies and abhorrent atrocities in the region by the Israeli regime, in particular the heinous crimes committed against the people of Palestine, Lebanon and Syria, to say the least. Just in the past few days, at least 20 people lost their lives at the hands of this regime's brutal forces in the Golan Heights, Ramallah and Lebanon.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“At the same time, the group Party for a Free Life in Kurdistan is active at our western borders, and recently carried out a number of terrorist attacks. Those groups also enjoy the support of some foreign countries. We expect all countries to uphold their international obligations in this regard. I would like to reiterate that we should all strengthen our cooperation in the fight against terrorism. Only through a coordinated and comprehensive approach will the international community's fight against terrorism yield lasting results. Before I conclude, I would like to respond to the reference made to my country by the representative of the Israeli regime.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“Any decision in that regard would be another indication of the selective approach and double standard with which some States deal with terrorism. It is obvious that this kind of attitude towards terrorist groups weakens the international consensus against terrorism and encourages terrorists to continue their inhuman activities. Such support is indeed in clear violation of the provisions of Security Council resolutions, particularly resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005). In the past several years, the Jundullah terrorist group has attacked and killed dozens of people in the eastern and south-eastern parts of our country, in an attempt to create an environment of intimidation and insecurity.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“In that regard, particular reference should be made to the Mujahidin-e Khalq Organization terrorist group, which has thus far perpetrated numerous terrorist operations in Iran, resulting in the killing and wounding of tens of thousands of civilians and officials and damage to private and Government property. That terrorist group has also devised many atrocious ploys to incite acts of terrorism inside and outside the country. This terrorist group was long supported and sheltered by the former regime in Iraq. It was also engaged in Saddam's bloody campaigns against the Iraqi people. Despite its heinous and appalling record of terrorist acts and incitement to terrorism, some attempts are being made to delist the group from the terrorist lists of some States.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“Moreover, we have intensified our fight against drug trafficking mafias. Given the fact that this menace constitutes a breeding ground for terrorism, Iran's efforts in that regard have undoubtedly made a fundamental contribution to the global fight against terrorism. As one of the first victims of terrorism in the region, Iran has made unwavering efforts to fight it. We have always strongly condemned this vicious menace in all its forms and manifestations. As I said earlier, the application of double standards in dealing with terrorism and terrorist groups is a matter of grave concern that seriously undermines the international community's collective fight against terrorism. The Islamic Republic of Iran has been subject to various acts of terrorism by certain terrorist groups over the past three decades.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“The Islamic Republic of Iran also believes that any emphasis on the concept of prohibiting access by non-State actors to weapons of mass destruction and nuclear materials should not divert the attention of Member States from nuclear disarmament as the highest priority of the international community. The Islamic Republic of Iran has taken serious steps in implementing the Security Council's resolutions on terrorism, including resolution 1373 (2001). We have submitted six national reports on our implementation of that resolution, in which we have set out the concrete steps that our country has taken to implement the provisions of that and other relevant resolutions. Those steps include stepping up border control security and surveillance measures at border entry and exit checkpoints.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“We are of the belief that establishing a just peace not only prevents terrorism; it also certainly strengthens the pillars supporting the world's efforts to confront terrorism by respecting human dignity. The conference was a prelude to an international meeting on countering terrorism to be held late June in Tehran with the participation of high Government officials and relevant international organizations. On the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), we believe that it should not have operative impact on the rights enshrined in internationally negotiated instruments such as the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention, as well as the Statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“Just peace is a discourse to answer the challenges of today and the tomorrow's world peace, including preventing and fighting terrorism. Based on that discourse, the Islamic Republic of Iran hosted a two-day conference in Tehran on counter- terrorism from 15 to 16 May. Peace activists and representatives of non-governmental organizations from more than 60 countries took part in the conference entitled "Global alliance against terrorism for a just peace". The Conference was an occasion to work on identifying the concepts and the theoretical foundations of modern terrorism, its root causes, actors, tools and consequences for world peace and security, as well as feasible strategies to counter terrorism.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“Foreign intervention, aggression and occupation, exclusion, selectivity and expansionist economic and political policies are among the root causes that create conditions conducive to the spread of violent acts and terrorism. Furthermore, the double standard exercised by certain States in dealing with terrorism has aggravated the situation. On the one hand, they appear to confront some terrorist groups while, on the other, they overlook others. Perhaps one reason for the rise in terrorist activities in recent years, in terms of frequency and the advanced tactics used by terrorists, is the wrong and selective approach by certain States in dealing with terrorism. Distancing the international order and today's dialogues from justice is perhaps among the most fundamental damage inflicted upon the structure of fighting for peace.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“The delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran would like to thank the Chairs of the subsidiary bodies of the Security Council for presenting their reports to the Council. Terrorism is one of the gravest threats to international peace and security. Addressing this problem requires an integrated and comprehensive approach. Clearly, the United Nations has made considerable progress in the areas of both standard- setting and the implementation of counter-terrorism measures. However, despite all those efforts and activities, we have, unfortunately, witnessed an escalation in terrorist attacks in various parts of the world. Genuinely combating terrorism very much depends upon how we identify its root causes.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“Before I conclude, I would like to react to the reference made to my country by the representatives of the United States and the Israeli regime. I would like to place on record that my delegation rejects the baseless allegations and distortions made in the Chamber, which are intended to distract the attention of the international community from the facts concerning the criminal policies and abhorrent atrocities in the region committed by the Israeli regime, in particular the heinous crimes committed against the people of Palestine.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Achieving a peaceful and just settlement of the question of Palestine is imperative for the realization of comprehensive and lasting peace and stability in the Middle East and beyond. In our view, lasting peace in Palestine and the region will be possible only through justice and putting an end to discriminatory and racist policies and ending the occupation of Palestine and other occupied territories. Today, we see more and more States joining the ranks of those that have already recognized Palestine as an independent State. This is a very clear indication that the cause of Palestine is taking on new momentum. Let us hope that oppression and occupation will end and justice and freedom will prevail in the Palestinian occupied territory.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Blocking actions by the Council will only embolden the Israeli regime to continue its inhuman and war-mongering policies with impunity and to violate internationally recognized human rights and humanitarian law without any consequences. 28 The Israeli regime has persisted in its aggressive policies towards Lebanon by constantly violating its land, sea and air space and refusing to withdraw from Lebanese occupied territory. It also refuses to withdraw from the Golan Heights. This regime is continuing its hostile and provocative policy of spying against Lebanon. Recently, sophisticated spying equipment was detected and confiscated - the second such incident in less than a year. This is a blatant violation of Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Last February, the Council again failed to take action on a draft resolution (S/2011/24) that simply underlined the urgency of putting an end to the Israeli apartheid regime's unlawful campaign to destroy Palestinian homes and build new settlement units (see S/PV.6484). The draft resolution was doomed to failure simply because just one permanent member resorted to its privileged veto right and obstructed the Security Council from action. That was of course not the first time, as the United States has a long recorded history of covering up the atrocities committed by the Israeli regime, and hence sharing the regime's crimes as an accomplice.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“It is regrettable to witness that inaction by relevant United Nations organs in dealing with the Israeli regime's unlawful and inhuman policies and oppressive practices against the populations of the occupied territories has emboldened this dangerous regime to continue its crimes against the defenceless Palestinian people. The generous support by certain Powers for the Israeli regime has been some of the most consequential support in contemporary history. That support has been provided to the detriment of regional peace and stability, as well as Palestinians' basic human rights.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the efforts by the Government of Switzerland, in its capacity as depositary of the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, to reconvene the Conference of High Contracting Parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention to consider measures to enforce the Convention in the occupied Palestinian territory. We hope that the Conference can be held before September. We also look forward to a comprehensive report by the Secretary-General on the progress made in the implementation of the recommendations of the Fact- Finding Mission by all concerned parties, including United Nations bodies and, in particular, the Security Council.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“When it was issued, the report raised hopes that action would be taken by the relevant bodies of the United Nations, including the Security Council, to put an end to the culture of impunity for Israeli war crimes. However, no credible action has been taken to that end. Attempts are still being made to whitewash the atrocities committed by the Israeli war machine. What would remain of the credibility of the United Nations if no action were taken on the report? United Nations bodies, including the Council, should ensure the full and immediate implementation of the recommendations contained in the Goldstone report. Impunity for perpetrators of crimes of a grave nature is in itself a cause and incentive for further atrocities.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“At the outset, I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this open debate on the situation in the Middle East. The issue under discussion is of paramount importance, and this meeting is all the more important in the light of new developments taking place in the region. The Israeli regime continues to defy international law by continuing its unlawful and inhuman blockade against Palestinians, in particular in the Gaza strip, while the damages inflicted on Gaza as a result of the occupying regime's 2009 onslaught are yet to be remedied. The report of the United Nations Fact- Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict (A/HRC/12/48) constitutes an important step in remedying the violations of the Israeli regime in Gaza.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The causes of conflict and underdevelopment in the Middle East, for instance, may not necessarily share features with those in Africa. Thus, the measures to be taken to prevent conflict and advance on the road to development should accord with the peculiarities and specificities of each and every situation.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Indeed, the main feature of sanctions turns out to be a tool to impose the hegemonic intentions of some big Powers on other nations and populations, under the pretext of spurring international peace and security. Therefore, economic sanctions, whosoever imposes them and under any pretext or disguise whatsoever, remain illegitimate, futile and misguidedly punitive. The Council's adoption of a new and constructive approach to the issue of development will very much depend on a reform of its structure and modus operandi in order to balance to the rights and responsibilities of its permanent members. I would like to add in conclusion that there are, of course, valuable lessons that need to be learned from the causes of conflict in order to promote durable peace and sustainable development. However, there is no straightjacket formula.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“As a matter of fact, resort by the Council to the provisions of Chapter VII, in particular the imposition of economic sanctions in the interests of the economic and political purposes of some big Powers, has always hindered economic opportunities and the basic human rights of ordinary people in the affected countries. There is ample evidence that sanctions first and foremost put the economic growth and prosperity of people in peril, as well as their rights to food, medication, clean water, education, decent job and shelter. Briefly, their right to development is being targeted unjustifiably by the wholly antagonistic will of the hegemonic Powers, as reflected in some of the Council's resolutions.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The saddening reality is that, due to the influence exercised by these members, decisions made by the Council have contributed to prolonging, if not exacerbating conflicts, with severe impacts on the economic development and well-being of the concerned populations and overall global economic development and progress. Perhaps it is time for those responsible for such situations to recognize the need to improve accountability and transparency in their conduct. Particularly, they should bear the responsibility of their actions and positions on development at both the national and international levels. Their currently unchecked rights should be commensurate with balanced responsibilities.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“This is not because the Council has been unaware of these grounds; rather, the political considerations of some powerful members have always been the main driving force in preventing the Council from taking meaningful action to uproot the causes of insecurity and thus pave the way for the promotion of sustainable development and economic prosperity. Even these powerful members have not felt obliged to respond to or be accountable to the greater international community, as represented by the General Assembly, for the impacts of their performance.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“It is disappointing to note, however, that development per se has remained aloof from the top priorities of the United Nations. Most of the time, the relevant deliberations have been tainted by rhetoric, hot-air promises on aid and tough conditions for transfer of know-how and technology. It is therefore unsurprising that 1 billion people of the world still live with hunger and poverty and that, consequently, the world is not a safer or more secure place than it was in prior decades. The root causes of many conflicts in recent history have been nothing but extreme poverty, exclusion and marginalization, foreign interventions and military excursions and occupation. Unfortunately, in addressing the maintenance of international peace and security, the Council has in many instances failed to take these causes into account.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“At the outset, I wish to congratulate the delegation of Brazil on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I also thank Brazil for organizing this important open debate on the interlinkage between security and development. Security and development are two sides of the same coin. Conflicts, wars and security threats can easily erase economic opportunities and prospects for growth. Decades of economic achievement can quickly vanish when insecurity and instability move in. At the same time, development is the solid base of peace and security. There is a common belief that if poverty is not uprooted and economic prosperity provided, the world will become susceptible to conflict and insecurity. Sustainable economic development and peace are therefore inextricably interlinked.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The support of the international community in that endeavour could help us to strengthen this approach. In that regard, UNAMA's involvement in encouraging countries of the region to cooperate in halting the illegal trade in narcotics and the illegal movement of people, as well as in supporting Afghanistan in its efforts to achieve security and stability, are very much welcomed.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“In the area of regional cooperation, Afghanistan's neighbouring countries share critical interests in that country's security and long-term stability. They should therefore play a more active role in promoting Afghanistan's socio-economic development. In recent years, we have undertaken a number of developmental projects aimed at rebuilding the country that have been focused on infrastructure, including road and railway development. In conclusion, we are willing to continue to hold our well-established joint meetings with the representatives of Afghanistan's neighbouring countries in order to elaborate more concrete measures that are necessary for strengthening a regional framework in helping Afghanistan in the areas of development projects and security issues.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“Moreover, narcotic drugs, as the financial source of terrorism in Afghanistan, have served to create a breeding ground for terrorists, extremists and illegal groups that attempt to destabilize the Afghan Government. For decades, Iran has been at the forefront of a full-scale war against narcotic drugs smuggling. Thousands of Iranian law enforcement personnel have lost their lives or been injured. Billions of dollars have been spent to combat drug traffickers. We have shouldered a great burden in that fight. We again call strongly on those who bear the responsibility to combat narcotic drugs on behalf of the international community to take firm and measurable steps to curb this threat as soon as possible.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“Instead of dispatching more troops and increasing the number of private contractors, there is an urgent need for foreign forces to leave Afghanistan, for seriously continuing to strengthen the capacity of the Afghan National Army and National Police with a view to enabling them to take charge of security in the country and for handing over control and management of Afghan affairs to the people and Government of Afghanistan. The narcotic drugs problem is still one of the most serious challenges facing Afghanistan. That menace has hindered the advancement of the country towards development and has put the security of Afghanistan and that of the region in real danger.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“The recent suicide bombing on 15 December at a mosque in Chabahar, a city in southern Iran, left scores of people dead and many more injured. We consider this abhorrent terrorist act the result of wrongful policies deploying foreign military forces in our region. Such policies have exacerbated tension and violence in neighbouring countries, with frequent spillover to our own. Our approach should be based on true knowledge of the realities on the ground, as well as on an understanding of the social, political and cultural structures and historical experiences of the region. It is now clear that the hearts and minds of the Afghan people, who have undergone many hardships and so much suffering in recent decades, cannot be won by relying on the operations of an increased number of foreign military forces.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“If you say that we are expecting more of the same for 2011, that would be putting it mildly." I doubt that we can call this situation an achievement for the military forces in Afghanistan. Putting the lives of innocent people at the mercy of drone attacks - yes, prima facie, there have been some achievements in that regard. In one instance alone, which took place on December 18, more than 50 civilians were massacred. How can we justify such wild and indiscriminate attacks as counter-terrorism operations? As a result of the foreign military operations in Afghanistan, we should stress that not only has the threat of terrorism not been curbed, but its evil effects have rather spread to other parts of the region, including my own country.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“What is clear is that the suffering of Afghan civilians not only has not diminished, but is even on the rise. For instance, a few days ago the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) issued a warning about the dire situation on the ground. The Red Cross says that conditions for delivering aid in Afghanistan are at their lowest point in the 30 years since the ICRC first entered the country under Soviet occupation. In this regard, a Red Cross official said in an interview: "Our assessment is that we are worried. We are worried about more displacement, we are worried about more civilian casualties, we are worried about more difficulties with people to access health care, and we are worried about more armed groups being around.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source