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1. “Schmitz, Director for Compliance and Facilitation of the World Customs Organization, for their participation in today's meeting. The adoption of resolution 1540 (2004) was a historic landmark in the effort to limit the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, which endanger human security, and to achieve the goal of preventing non-State actors from acquiring such weapons and using them in terrorist acts. The adoption of resolution 1540 (2004) was an additional step in the efforts made by the Security Council on this serious issue, especially since the adoption of resolution 1673 (2005).”

   2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source

2. “Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): I thank you, Sir, for holding this open thematic debate, the second such meeting convened by the Security Council under your presidency. It reflects your active and enthusiastic approach to leading the Council. I also wish to thank my colleague Ambassador Peter Burian, the Permanent Representative of Slovakia to the United Nations and Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), for his strenuous efforts at the head of the Committee. We also wish to convey our thanks to Mr. Tanaka, Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs, Mr. Pfirter, Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, Mr. Zlauvinen , Representative of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and Mr.”

   2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source

3. “The comprehensive and lasting solution should be in accordance with international legality and based on previous agreements, the relevant Security Council resolutions, the terms of reference of the peace process and the Road Map.”

   2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source

4. “The Security Council failed to condemn these acts, a matter that is truly regrettable. The Quartet will meet in a few days' time in Berlin. Once again, we wish to express our hope that the Quartet will provide an incentive for breaking the stalemate in the Middle East. We support the significant role of the Quartet, which we believe is unique. The Security Council should focus more intensely on the situation in the Middle East, with a view to reviving the peace process. We expect the Council to play an active and robust role in reaching a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Palestinian question and the Arab-Israeli conflict. That is precisely what the Council does when conflicts rage in other parts of the world.”

   2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source

5. “Ever since the adoption of resolution 1701 (2006), the situation along the Lebanese-Israeli border has been calm, with the exception of airspace incursions by Israeli jets and the recent event in which fire was exchanged when an Israeli bulldozer violated the border, allegedly in order to clear a number of explosive devices along the barbed-wire line between the two countries. In such a volatile situation as that along the Israeli-Lebanese border, both parties must abide strictly by the provisions of the cessation of hostilities, which is still in effect, because a simple violation could constitute a major setback and endanger stability. We therefore call on the Security Council to seriously address Israel's violations of the Lebanese border and its airspace.”

   2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source

6. “A situation in which the Palestinian Authority was able to perform the vital administrative tasks of a government, including ensuring security and providing basic services for its citizens, would be in the interests of all stakeholders. We therefore urge all the parties concerned to support the Palestinian Authority, and we call once again on the Israeli Government to lift the siege it has imposed on the Palestinian people, who are suffering a grave humanitarian situation unlike any other in the world.”

   2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source

7. “The result of the dialogue was that Ismail Haniyeh, the current Palestinian Prime Minister, was entrusted with presiding over a government of national unity. That step not only will avert the Palestinian bloodshed, but is considered essential for a resumption of the peace process. We should like to take this opportunity to express our hope that the establishment of a government of national unity in Palestine will bring together our Palestinian brethren and align their positions in a way that fulfils the hopes of the Palestinian people and preserves their national unity. We hope that the sincere efforts to establish the government will continue. Such a step, which would mark the beginning of a new chapter, would benefit both the Palestinians and the Israeli Government.”

   2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source

8. “Furthermore, compromising the Islamic holy sites constitutes a grave escalation that brings about inauspicious repercussions in the region and the Islamic world at large. Let me ask here whether these provocative policies are compatible with the pursuit of peace. Would unilateral attempts to impose a fait accompli be considered a positive contribution to negotiations, if we assume that there is a sincere desire for peace? We have previously stressed the importance of establishing a government of national unity in Palestine and of ending the current crisis. It is encouraging to see that the dialogue between Hamas and Fatah in Mecca has borne positive fruits as a result of the auspicious efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”

   2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source

9. “The Israeli authorities violated the sanctity of the holy Al-Aqsa mosque compound in East Jerusalem to permit for demolition and excavations on the historic road leading to the Mughrabi gate of the Haram al-Sharif compound in the Old City of Jerusalem, which is one of the main gates adjacent to the Western Wall of the holy sanctuary. These excavations, irrespective of the flimsy pretext promoted by the Israeli Government, are an example of the same pattern of actions perpetrated by Israel, the occupying Power, to change the legal status of occupied Jerusalem, its demographic composition and its historic and religious landmarks. These actions and measures are illegal and unjustified, a fact previously and frequently stressed by the Security Council, for example, in resolution 465 (1980), and by the General Assembly.”

   2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source

10. “Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): Mr. President, allow me to begin by thanking you for convening this important and well-timed meeting to discuss the situation in the Middle East which continues to be a priority for the Security Council. I would like to thank Mr. Alvaro de Soto, the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and the Secretary-General's Personal Representative, for his presence and for his briefing to the Council on behalf of the Secretary-General. I would also like to associate myself with the statement that will be delivered later on behalf of the Arab Group. The Palestinian territories have recently seen a seriously different kind of escalation brought about by the Israeli authorities. The events have taken a more serious turn endangering peace and security in the region.”

    2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source

11. “In conclusion, we take this opportunity to urge the people and Government of Timor-Leste to demonstrate the necessary discretion in addressing the crisis that has plagued their country and to give precedence to their national interests so that their new country may continue to progress on the path of building peace and promoting development and prosperity. We support the extension of UNMIT's mandate by an additional year.”

    2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source

12. “Given their continued importance, the elections must remain a priority of the current year. The adoption by the Timorese Parliament of the laws on the National Commission on Elections is an important first step in that process. The United Nations can undoubtedly provide indispensable assistance in support of the electoral process. In his statement, the Prime Minister expressed the need for sufficient security forces in the lead-up to the elections. We share that view. Good-neighbourly relationships among countries are the pillars of constructive regional cooperation. We therefore welcome the strengthening of friendly relations between Timor-Leste and Indonesia, as well as the steps taken by the two countries to promote such relations through the exchange of high-level visits.”

    2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source

13. “The crisis of internally displaced persons was one of the unfortunate outcomes of the violence that broke out last year. It remains a major problem, since there are about 150,000 internally displaced persons who need to be urgently resettled. The security situation in Timor-Leste in general, and in Dili in particular, calls for an effective security sector. The Timorese national police needs to be fully reconstituted and developed. In the meantime, the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) continues to play an indispensable role in supporting the security sector and promoting the rule of law in Timor-Leste. It is therefore essential to maintain sufficient numbers of UNMIT police. Last year's events almost jeopardized the presidential and parliamentary elections in Timor- Leste.”

    2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source

14. “We sincerely hope that the Commission will lead the country out of the impasse that plagued it last year, accomplish the mission for which it was established, and promote inclusive political dialogue with a view to restoring a cooperative relationship that will guarantee the achievement of national objectives. It is also our hope that the Dialogue Commission will assist the Timorese in regaining their confidence in their various national institutions. Resolving the crisis will also require accommodating demands for political accountability and justice for the events of 2006. In that regard, the work of the Independent Special Commission of Inquiry is of extreme importance. Overall, strengthening the Timorese judiciary is an essential condition for the establishment of the rule of law.”

    2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source

15. “On its stage, there was ample space for the regrettable acts of violence that broke out last April and May in Timor-Leste. It is true that the situation is currently under control; however, the crisis in that country cannot be resolved overnight. It will require the long-term efforts of the people and Government of Timor-Leste, and support from the international community. The solution to the crisis and the establishment of the sustainable stability to which the Timorese people aspire can be attained only if the Timorese pursue the path of national dialogue and political reconciliation. My delegation therefore welcomes the establishment by President Gusmao of the Dialogue Commission and the role it has played in promoting national reconciliation.”

    2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source

16. “Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): I wish at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February. I am confident that your skill and experience will be of considerable help as we carry out the work of the Council. I wish also to thank Ambassador Churkin and the members of the Russian Federation mission for their wonderful work in January. I welcome first the presence of the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, and his participation in our meeting today. I wish also to thank Mr. Atul Khare, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste, for his briefing and to wish him every success in the discharge of his new mission. The year 2006 was a time of turmoil and conflict in various parts of the world.”

    2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source

17. “However, we believe that in order for those efforts to be fruitful, carried out correctly and without duplication or starting from 5 scratch, an organ such as the Security Council should not encroach on the competences of other organs, given that it shoulders tremendous responsibilities in the area of international peace and security. The Council's resources should be directed towards resolving those problems, and it should not create a precedent that could have negative consequences for international relations. In the light of all those considerations, my delegation cannot support this draft resolution and will abstain in the voting.”

    2007-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5619 (2007) · source

18. “At the same time, we also believe that there is a need to deal justly, effectively and without any selectivity with all of the other issues that do, in fact, constitute threats to international peace and security. The civilians concerned continue to look to the Security Council and to wait for the Security Council to help alleviate their suffering. On the basis of the humanitarian situation and the process of democratic reform in Myanmar and in view of the latest report of the United Nations, the situation there, although difficult, is indeed improving, though improvement is limited. It is being reviewed by the good offices of the Secretary-General, which we totally support. It is also being reviewed by the competent organs of the United Nations.”

    2007-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5619 (2007) · source

19. “At the same time, we should not ignore the views of neighbouring countries such as the countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Asian Group, the Group of 77 and China, and the Non- Aligned Movement, which have clearly stated that the issue of Myanmar is an internal problem that does not pose any threat to international peace and security. For our part, we note that it is an issue related to internal problems, most of which are of a humanitarian character. They are challenges that beset many other countries, and they differ only in degree, not in kind. We understand the efforts made by the sponsors of the draft resolution, which is aimed at taking preventive measures to resolve this situation.”

    2007-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5619 (2007) · source

20. “That should be done, ideally, when a problem facing a given country has been properly diagnosed and therefore must be dealt with through the competent bodies of the United Nations. The issue of Myanmar - a country that, we admit, is facing several internal problems - is indeed among the items that are being discussed by the United Nations and that, before their inclusion on the agenda of the Security Council, have been considered by the Third Committee, the Economic and Social Council and the Human Rights Council. My delegation strongly believes that we should continue assisting Myanmar through those competent organs so that it can overcome all of the internal problems facing it. We urge the Government of Myanmar to intensify its efforts to complete its march towards democracy and human rights.”

    2007-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5619 (2007) · source

21. “Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): It is a well-known fact that the issues with which the Security Council deals vary in their nature and degree of sensitivity. Sometimes members of the Council can reach a consensus quickly; sometimes views diverge on other issues, such as the draft resolution before us now on the situation in Myanmar, which comes four months after the issue was first placed on the agenda of the Security Council following a procedural vote on 15 September 2006. The position of Qatar is one of total respect for the Charter of the United Nations and for international law in a manner that promotes the maintenance of international peace and security and the finding of the best possible solutions to the problems that face Member States, with no interference in their internal 07-20880 affairs.”

    2007-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5619 (2007) · source

22. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 12.40 pm. 13”

    2006-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5612 (2006) · source

23. “For all those reasons, the State of Qatar will vote in favour of the draft resolution. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/2006/ 1010. 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 1737 (2006). I now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    2006-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5612 (2006) · source

24. “The Council's draft resolution also states that the measures to be enforced would be suspended to provide an opportunity for negotiations. These are issues that can be overcome, so long as we act in good faith. Iran can use its wisdom to address the situation with the rationality that is required. Our vote is prompted by our concerns over the safety of Iranian nuclear facilities. Finally, we hope that the Council will stand united in the search for a peaceful settlement and that it will use such a settlement to limit nuclear proliferation in other regions, in accordance with existing resolutions, in particular with respect to the Middle East region, and especially with respect to Israel, which has recently made statements concerning its nuclear deterrence capability.”

    2006-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5612 (2006) · source

25. “But we must not risk the potential benefits of cooperation with the IAEA in guaranteeing nuclear safety, particularly since this draft resolution would impede delivery of equipment necessary for the Iranian nuclear programme, which could have dangerous repercussions for the nuclear safety issue. That is why we appeal once again to our sisterly neighbour Iran and urge it to respond to this draft resolution. We know that the draft resolution is tough, but we are confident that there is wide scope for diplomatic cooperation, given that Iran has expressed readiness to continue to permit inspection activities under IAEA safeguards, including settling outstanding questions, so long as the issue remains within the IAEA's purview, in conformity with Iran's letter dated 27 April 2006 addressed to the Director General of the IAEA.”

    2006-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5612 (2006) · source

26. “But atomic concepts designed for destruction have given rise to advanced technologies that can be turned to peaceful purposes, provided that standards for safety, including the safety of nuclear reactors, are in place. Such standards would avert accidents. Great benefits can come of cooperation with the IAEA in this sphere, because the Agency is a centre for exchanging information and for establishing guidelines. With respect to this difficult issue, Qatar has no suspicions concerning the sincerity of Iran's intentions as regards the peaceful nature of its nuclear programme.”

    2006-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5612 (2006) · source

27. “Moreover, my country has supported all United Nations resolutions calling for such measures. The State of Qatar believes that commitment to the Treaty, within the framework of the IAEA, which is the international forum for the sharing of nuclear information and technology among developed and developing countries, can encourage the safe use of nuclear technologies, help build confidence among States and promote understanding among nations. The State of Qatar considers that Iran has the right to undertake research on nuclear technology and to use that technology and produce nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. No one can invoke articles I and II of the NPT to take away that right.”

    2006-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5612 (2006) · source

28. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Qatar. The State of Qatar is eager for all States to comply with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). That is a matter of principle to which we are committed because we believe in the important role of the Treaty in saving humanity from destruction - and the threat of destruction will persist as long as nuclear weapons exist on Earth. For that reason, we have tirelessly appealed for a Middle East region free from all weapons of mass destruction. We have also called on nuclear-weapon States to submit their facilities to the inspection regime of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Further, we have never ceased our call upon States possessing nuclear stockpiles to work towards dismantling those stockpiles.”

    2006-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5612 (2006) · source

29. “In addition, I wish to draw members' attention to the relevant reports of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, including those reports dated 27 February, 28 April and 31 August 2006, contained in documents S/2006/150, 8/2006/270 and S/2006/702, respectively. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

    2006-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5612 (2006) · source

30. “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 S/2006/1010, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, Germany and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I wish to draw members' attention to three letters addressed to the President of the Security Council from the representative of France, contained in documents S/2006/521, S/2006/814 and S/2006/815. I also wish to draw members' attention to a letter addressed to the President of the Security Council from the representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, contained in document S/2006/985.”

    2006-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5612 (2006) · source

31. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Germany and the Islamic Republic of Iran, 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 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. Zarif (Islamic Republic of Iran), took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Matnssek (Germany) took the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    2006-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5612 (2006) · source

32. “The Council therefore urges the Transitional Federal Institutions and the Union of Islamic Courts to fulfil commitments they have made, resume without delay peace talks on the basis of the agreements reached in Khartoum, adhere to agreements reached in their dialogue and establish a stable security situation inside Somalia. The Security Council welcomes all regional and international efforts to promote and encourage political dialogue between the Transitional Federal Institutions and the Union of Islamic Courts, and expresses its full support for these initiatives." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol SfPRST/2006/59. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.10 p.m. 06-67934”

    2006-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5611 (2006) · source

33. “"The Security Council reaffirms its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Somalia. "The Security Council reaffirms its commitment to a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the situation in Somalia through the Transitional Federal Charter, stressing the importance of broad-based and representative institutions and of an inclusive political process, as envisaged in the Transitional Federal Charter. "The Security Council reiterates that the Transitional Federal Charter and Institutions offer the only route to achieving peace and stability in Somalia, and emphasizes the need for continued credible dialogue between the Transitional Federal Institutions and the Union of Islamic Courts.”

    2006-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5611 (2006) · source

34. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council expresses its deep concern over the continued violence inside Somalia, in particular the recent intensified fighting between the Union of Islamic Courts and the Transitional Federal Institutions. "The Security Council calls upon all parties to draw back from conflict, recommit to dialogue, immediately implement resolution 1725 (2006) and refrain from any actions that could provoke or perpetuate violence and violations of human rights, contribute to unnecessary tension and mistrust, endanger the ceasefire and political process or further damage the humanitarian situation.”

    2006-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5611 (2006) · source

35. “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 accordance 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. 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.”

    2006-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5611 (2006) · source

36. “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 1736 (2006). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 11.15 am. 06-67928”

    2006-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5610 (2006) · source

37. “The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2006/lOl4, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France. I wish to draw the attention of the members also to document S/2006/892, containing a letter dated 15 November 2006 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show ofhands.”

    2006-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5610 (2006) · source

38. “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.”

    2006-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5610 (2006) · source

39. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.10 a.m. 06-67958”

    2006-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5609 (2006) · source

40. “We call on the Working Group of the Al-Qaida and Taliban Committee to exercise neutrality, transparency and objectivity and to improve its working methods in order to avoid partiality, and we ask the Secretariat to take the measures necessary to remedy those shortcomings. We cannot have a situation in which an entity exceeds the mandate and principles given to a technical group. The resolution should not serve as a precedent as regards the appointment of experts to monitoring teams created by sanctions committees. As I have said, the most elementary rules and procedures of the Security Council and the United Nations have been flouted in selecting the Monitoring Team's experts. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council.”

    2006-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5609 (2006) · source

41. “It goes without saying that certain elements enjoying a preponderant role in the Team do not display the required degree of professionalism and transparency and that some of the Team's methods harm the interests of certain States or religions. That prevents the Team from dispassionately and objectively considering issues relating to certain cultures, religions, customs and traditions. I do not believe that this serves the interests of justice and equity. On the contrary, it serves the interests and policies of certain States. We have drawn the attention of the Monitoring Team, the Committee and the Security Council as a whole to that dangerous trend, but the Team and its Coordinator have shown no sense of urgency about improving their behaviour and acting in a more professional and objective manner.”

    2006-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5609 (2006) · source

42. “The resolution unjustifiably goes beyond the established United Nations rules of procedure with respect to the appointment of members of the 2 Monitoring Team. It also goes beyond the authority and mandate of the sanctions committees and disregards the methods of dialogue, consultation and cooperation that should govern the selection of members of the Monitoring Team in a democratic, transparent and collective manner and on the basis of complete equity. On various occasions throughout the year, we have voiced our deep concern about the professionalism of the Monitoring Team of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al-Qaida and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities.”

    2006-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5609 (2006) · source

43. “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 1735 (2006). I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Qatar. My delegation voted in favour of resolution 1735 (2006) because we are convinced of the need to combat terrorism, although we remain extremely concerned about the wording of certain preambular and operative paragraphs, in particular paragraph 32. That paragraph refers to the appointment of the members of the Monitoring Team, despite our very pointed reservations.”

    2006-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5609 (2006) · source

44. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2006/1013, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Argentina, Denmark, France, Greece, Japan, Peru, the Russian Federation, Slovakia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United Republic of Tanzania 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. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show of hands.”

    2006-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5609 (2006) · source

45. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at I] a.m.”

    2006-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5608 (2006) · source

46. “I now give the floor to the representative of the Netherlands, who will address the Council in his capacity as Chair of the meetings of the Peacebuilding Commission on Sierra Leone.”

    2006-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5608 (2006) · source

47. “2 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 1734 (2006). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    2006-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5608 (2006) · source

48. “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 the third report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Sierra Leone, contained in document S/2006/922. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2006/1012, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    2006-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5608 (2006) · source

49. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of the Netherlands and Sierra Leone, 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 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. Pemagbi (Sierra Leone) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Majoor (Netherlands) took the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    2006-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5608 (2006) · source

50. “I thank the Secretary-General for his statement. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.45 a.m. 06-679 1 0”

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