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Al-Nasser

lines on the record: 753
first: 1999-05-14
most recent: 2018-04-23
sittings or episodes: 112
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“Members of the Council have before them document 8/2006/906, which contains the report of the 2 Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. I shall now give the floor to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Joachim Rucker.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“Raskovic- Ivic (Serbia) took a seat at the Council table; the representatives of the other aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side ofthe Council Chamber The President (spoke in Arabic): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Joachim Riicker, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Riicker 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.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Albania, Finland, Serbia and Ukraine, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration 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 consideration of the item, 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, Ms.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“I thank Mr. Qazi for the clarifications he has just provided. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. Before adjourning the meeting, I should like to inform the members of the Council that the Council will hold consultations of the whole on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine, directly following the adjournment of this morning's meeting on the situation concerning Iraq. The meeting rose at 12.40 p.m. 06-65176”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“Beyond the need for a participatory, transparent and inclusive political process that would meet the aspirations of all sectors of Iraqi society, efforts must be pursued to control the deteriorating security situation, so that Iraq's own security forces can maintain security in their own country, a task now essentially assumed by the Multinational Force. That goal is severely hampered by the grave current situation in Iraq, which is a serious obstacle to the efforts of UNAMI in reconstruction, development and the protection of human rights and the rule of law. We cannot leave Iraq to deal with this crisis on its own. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of Iraq.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“Like the international community and the United Nations, they should contribute to setting Iraq on the path towards stabilization and reconstruction. In that framework, we stress the importance and usefulness of the International Compact with Iraq. Effecting an immediate improvement in the basic living conditions of the Iraqi people and addressing the alarming humanitarian situation are just as important as national reconciliation and strengthening the security forces to ensure Iraq's stability.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“Whatever name we give to the conflict, there can be no doubt that the security situation in Iraq is critical, not only because of the growing number of victims of violence, but also because of the diverse nature of the violence - terrorist, criminal or ethnic- based - with one form more dangerous than the last. We will nevertheless need to make every effort and explore every avenue to put an end to violence and restore stability and harmony in Iraq. Qatar continues to reaffirm the need to respect Iraq's territorial integrity and sovereignty, so that the Iraqi people can recover its liberty and security. In order to ensure that, we must pool national, international and regional efforts to implement that priority. The neighbouring countries can play a major role in that regard by helping to stabilize Iraq.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Qatar. At the outset, I would like to join all my colleagues in warmly thanking Mr. Ashraf Jehangir Qazi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, and Ambassador Wolcott Sanders for their respective briefings to the Council. This year, the situation in Iraq has been marked by heightened violence and an unprecedented deterioration in the security situation. Recently, the number of victims that have fallen to this violence has reached a hundred a day, a most alarming number. This makes the Iraqi crisis one of the gravest security crises in the world.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“I thank Mr. Qazi for his briefing on the most recent developments in the situation in Iraq and for his efforts in that country.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“Ashraf Jehangir Qazi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, and 2 by Ms. Jackie Wolcott Sanders, representative of the United States, on behalf of the Multinational Force. I now give the floor to Mr. Ashraf Qazi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“The President (spoke in Arabic): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Ashraf Jehangir Qazi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Qazi 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. Members of the Council have before them document 5/2006/945, containing the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 30 of resolution 1546 (2004). At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Iraq in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item 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. Al Bayati (Iraq) took a seat at the Council table.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“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. Before adjourning the meeting, I would like to note that there will be consultations of the whole after this meeting on the situation in the Middle East and Lebanon, immediately after the adjournment of this meeting. The meeting rose at 12.40 pm. 06-64703”
2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source
“On behalf of the members of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to the State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Norway, Mr. Raymond Johansen, and invite him to take the floor.”
2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source
“We have just heard the last speaker among the Council members. I now give the floor to the representative of Afghanistan.”
2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source
“Farhddi (Afghanistan) took a seat at the Council table; the representatives of the other aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side ofthe Council Chamber. The President (spoke in Arabic): 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 8/2006/935, containing the report of the Security Council mission to Afghanistan. At this meeting, the Council will hear a briefing by His Excellency Mr. Kenzo Oshima, Permanent Representative of Japan and head of the Security Council mission to Afghanistan. I now give him the floor.”
2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Afghanistan, Canada, Finland, India, Islamic Republic of Iran, Norway and Pakistan, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration 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 consideration of the item, 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.”
2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source
“06-64492 "The Security Council encourages MONUC, in accordance with its mandate, to continue to address with determination such security challenges, and supports the steps it has taken recently in this regard, particularly in the district of Ituri and the North Kivu province." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2006/50. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 4.45 p.m.”
2006-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5580 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council pays tribute to the donor community for the assistance they have provided to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular to the electoral process, and encourages the international community as a whole to continue to assist the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the process of peace consolidation, reconstruction and recovery. "The Security Council expresses its serious concern at the recent hostilities launched by non- integrated army units in Sake, in the North Kivu province, and at the impact that these actions have had on the civilian population including women, children and the elderly. It calls on these units to cease their hostilities, return without delay to their initial positions and submit themselves to the army integration or demobilization processes.”
2006-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5580 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council expresses its sincere appreciation for the central role played by the Independent Electoral Commission and the Congolese National Police in, respectively, organizing the elections and providing security during the electoral process. It commends the invaluable support provided for the holding of the elections by the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC), the EUFOR operation and by all the regional and international partners, in particular the African Union, South Africa and the European Union. The Security Council also recalls the Vital roles that the International Committee of Eminent Persons and the International Committee in Support of the Transition (ICST) have been playing throughout the electoral process.”
2006-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5580 (2006) · source
“Jean- Pierre Bemba's commitment, in his statement on 28 November 2006, to continue to participate actively in Congolese politics within the framework of the institutions of the Republic. "The Security Council looks forward to the completion of the electoral process, and reiterates the need for all political parties to act responsibly after the elections within the framework of democratic institutions and the rule of law. The Security Council attaches great importance to the fact that the democratically elected Government should work side by side with all Congolese people and political actors to address the many reconstruction and security challenges facing the country and ensure the long-term peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of Congo.”
2006-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5580 (2006) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. After consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. "The Security Council welcomes the announcement by the Supreme Court of Justice on 27 November of the formal results of the second round of the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. "The Security Council congratulates President Joseph Kabila on his election and commends once again the Congolese people, whose determination and sense of civic responsibility enabled the first democratic elections to be held in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in more than 40 years. "The Security Council welcomes Mr.”
2006-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5580 (2006) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in which she requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, 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, Mrs. Booto (Democratic Republic of the Congo) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Arabic): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2006-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5580 (2006) · source
“Our support for the resolution stems from our understanding that it aims to encourage all Somali parties to reach a peaceful political settlement through a comprehensive dialogue among all groups. This would accomplish the hoped-for stability. It is important that this resolution not have a negative impact; it must not be construed as being directed at one party at the expense of another. This must be kept in mind when the resolution is implemented. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 4.35 p.m. 06-6448]”
2006-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5579 (2006) · source
“I will now speak in my national capacity in explanation of vote. The State of Qatar has voted in favour of the resolution out of our belief in the need to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia, as well as its political independence and the unity of its territory. In the consultations that were held over the resolution, we affirmed our readiness to undertake any measures as long as they will genuinely contribute to easing the intensity of the crisis in Somalia. Therefore, we have reaffirmed the need to continue to deal with the situation in Somalia cautiously and without rushing to any preconceived judgement. Our main purpose is to spread peace and stability in Somalia and to entrench a cooperative and comprehensive national rule.”
2006-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5579 (2006) · source
“Members of the Council have before them document 5/2006/940, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Republic of Tanzania, Ghana, the Congo and the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President (spoke in Arabic): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1725 (2006).”
2006-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5579 (2006) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Somalia, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration 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. Mohamed (Somalia) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Arabic): 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.”
2006-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5579 (2006) · source
“May I take it that the draft report is adopted by the Council? There being no objection, it is so decided. This decision will be reflected in a note by the President of the Security Council to be issued as document S/2006/942. The Security Council has thus concluded its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.25 am. 06-643 84”
2006-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5578 (2006) · source
“The Security Council will now proceed to the consideration of its annual report to the General Assembly, for the period from 1 August 2005 to 31 July 2006. The introduction to the draft report was prepared by the delegation of France and the factual contents were prepared by the Secretariat. I should like to express my appreciation to the delegation of France and to the Secretariat for the work they have undertaken in preparing their respective contributions. I should like to point out that the format of the draft report now before us corresponds to the provisions initially set out in the note by the President of 22 May 2002 (S/2002/ 199) and now incorporated in the note by the President of 19 July 2006 (S/2006/507). I now call on Mr. Tuliameni Kalomoh, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, to make an explanatory statement.”
2006-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5578 (2006) · source
“I thank Mr. Egeland for his clarifications. We would like once again to express our appreciation to Mr. Egeland and to wish him every success. 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 5.15pm. 06-6406]”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577Resumption1 (2006) · source
“In that regard, we call on the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to include child protection advisers in the structure of peacekeeping operations, and particularly the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon following its recent expansion. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of Israel.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577Resumption1 (2006) · source
“To do otherwise would constitute reaction at best. We need comprehensive plans to ensure more protection of civilians, plans that include existing mechanisms. Those, in turn, must be translated into reality and implemented, while activating the role of humanitarian organizations and emphasizing the need that they remain unbiased, neutral and independent. The United Nations role in the protection of civilians is indispensable. We note that the protection of civilians is a priority of United Nations peacekeeping operations and that, in that context, it is especially important to have child protection advisers during conflict, particularly when children are endangered.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577Resumption1 (2006) · source
“They too are predominantly civilians. The total number of civilians killed since the outbreak of the recent crisis in the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict exceeds 4,000 since 2000. Endangering the lives of civilians is not only a violation of international norms, laws and conventions - including the Charter of the United Nations - it is also a violation of numerous resolutions and presidential statements issued by the Security Council on the protection of civilians. Prevention is always better than cure. It is important that we treat symptoms; however, it is more important that we address the root causes of this problem. Therein lies the importance of adopting policies that promote sound sustainable development, building a harmonious society, bringing about national reconciliation and encouraging preventive diplomacy.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577Resumption1 (2006) · source
“But even more abhorrent is the deliberate violent targeting of civilians. This phenomenon is not confined only to targeting civilians for acts of violence, but it also includes indiscriminate acts of violence without taking into account the necessary measures to avoid striking 06-6406] civilian targets. That constitutes cynical disregard for the lives of civilians and, as such, it is no different from targeting them deliberately. The State of Qatar is part of a region in which civilians continue to suffer from the repercussions of armed violence. Dozens of innocent civilians are killed in Iraq every day. The war in Lebanon last July resulted in the deaths of more than 1,500 people in only one month, most of them civilians. There have also been numerous victims in occupied Palestinian territory as a result of ongoing violence.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Moreover, many of the armed conflicts raging today involve non-State actors. Many such actors fail to uphold international humanitarian law and fail to commit themselves to respecting human rights. That problem must be addressed differently from the way such violations committed by States and Governments are addressed. In the context of the efforts made to put an end to armed conflict, it is crucial to obtain correct information about unfolding developments. That important task falls to journalists, who face serious challenges in delivering information to the public. The international community, and especially the parties to a conflict, must therefore commit themselves to protecting journalists, for they too are civilians. It is abhorrent that civilians find themselves in harm's way during armed conflict.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Despite efforts to protect civilians, there has unfortunately been an increase in the number of armed conflicts throughout the world in recent years. There has also been a noticeable change in the nature of such conflicts. Urban and residential areas have increasingly been transformed into battlefields in cases of internal conflict and civil strife. That has contributed to the surge in the number of victims among civilian populations. Although armed conflict takes a higher toll among women and children in comparison to other groups, the international community has only recently begun to realize that fact. We must, therefore, focus greater attention on the suffering of women and children caught up in armed conflict. We also take note of the ongoing recruitment of children and adolescents' which makes them victims of armed conflict.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577Resumption1 (2006) · source
“I thank the representative of the Russian Federation for his kind words addressed to the presidency. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Qatar. At the outset, I would like to thank Under- Secretary-General Jan Egeland for his briefing this morning. 06-6406] In accordance with the Charter, the prevention of armed conflict is without a doubt one of the first priorities of the international Organization. However, the most tragic losses in armed conflict are those inflicted upon civilians. Such losses are among the most heinous consequences of armed conflict. For that reason, it is essential that United Nations bodies for the protection of civilians in armed conflict devote sufficient attention, time and efforts to that task.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577Resumption1 (2006) · source
“As I indicated at the morning session, I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than five minutes in order to enable the Council carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate their texts in writing and to deliver condensed versions of their speeches when speaking in the Chamber.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577Resumption1 (2006) · source
“There is still a large number of speakers on my list. With the consent of the Council, I shall suspend the meeting until 3.15 p.m. The meeting was suspended at 1.15 p.m.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“I thank Mr. Egeland for his very important briefing. Once again, I wish him every success for the future. In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members in prior consultations, I remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than five minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate the texts of their statements in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I shall now give the floor to the members of the Council.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“Egeland's last appearance in the Security Council in his capacity as Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. On behalf of the members, I wish to extend our thanks and gratitude to Mr. Egeland for his dedicated efforts in addressing humanitarian 2 concerns, as well as in bringing humanitarian issues to the attention of the international community. We understand that upon his departure, he will not immediately take up any challenging tasks, but will take some well deserved rest instead. We hope he will be able to implement that plan. In bidding him farewell, we wish him success and fulfilment in his future endeavours. I now give the floor to Mr. Egeland.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“The President (spoke in Arabic): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Ian Egeland, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Egeland 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. At this meeting, the Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Jan Egeland. Before giving him the floor, I wish to note that this is Mr.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Canada, Colombia, Finland, Israel, Lebanon, Myanmar and Norway, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item, 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, the representatives of the aforementioned countries took the seats reservedfor them at the side of the Council Chamber.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council welcomes and expresses support for the Secretary-General's intention to send a technical assessment mission to Nepal with a view to proposing, following close consultations with the parties, a fully developed concept of United Nations operations, including a United Nations political mission to deliver the assistance requested, and to dispatch an advance deployment of essential personnel of up to 35 monitors and 25 electoral personnel. "The Security Council stands ready to consider the Secretary-General's formal proposals as soon as the technical assessment is complete". This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2006/49. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.15 am. 06-63742”
2006-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5576 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council notes the request of the parties for United Nations assistance in implementing key aspects of the Agreement, in particular monitoring of arrangements relating to the management of arms and armed personnel of both sides and election monitoring. The Security Council agrees that the United Nations should respond positively and expeditiously to this request for assistance.”
2006-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5576 (2006) · source
“The President (spoke in Arabic): 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. I wish to draw the attention of the members to document S/2006/920, containing a letter dated 22 November 2006 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: the "The Security Council warmly welcomes the signing on 21 November by the Government of Nepal and the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) of a Comprehensive Peace Agreement, and the commitment both parties have stated to transforming the existing ceasefire into a permanent peace.”
2006-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5576 (2006) · source
“Letter dated 22 November 2006 from the Secretary- General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2006/920) The President (spoke in Arabic): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Nepal, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In accordance with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of this item, 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. Acharya (Nepal) took a seat at the Council table.”
2006-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5576 (2006) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of December, I should like to take the opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Jorge Voto-Bernales, Permanent Representative of Peru, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of November 2006. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Voto-Bernales for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2006-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5576 (2006) · source
“However, we firmly believe that, along with such steps, it is essential that there be an integrated approach that includes vital social and economic programmes. Reintegrating vulnerable groups of children requires paying serious attention to such issues as the generation of jobs, the provision of skills training, access to education and health care. There is also a need for a stronger collaborative relationship with the Peacebuilding Commission, in particular with respect to addressing needs regarding the protection of children, demobilization and reintegration within the overall context of peacebuilding and peacekeeping operations. We also need to develop and expand a stronger partnership with international and regional organizations working on the protection of children and armed conflict.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“The intense suffering of many of the world's children requires that we move beyond the question of child soldiers and address the nefarious violations that befall children of all categories and in different types of situations. In that connection, the plight of children in the Middle East, especially in occupied Palestinian territory and Lebanon, comes to mind, in particular because the dynamics of those situations are unique. The State of Qatar is heartened by the strategic plan of the Office of the Special Representative, especially the rights-based approach to protection issues regarding children in armed conflict. We also applaud the various monitoring, reporting and compliance actions taken by the parties concerned.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source