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Ali

lines on the record: 178
first: 2007-11-06
most recent: 2023-04-25
sittings or episodes: 24
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“Mr. Ali: At the outset, Sir, I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to address the Security Council in my capacity as President of the Economic and Social Council on the important issue of women, peace and security. Gender equality and the empowerment of women are cross-cutting issues for all development policies and, indeed, increasingly for all international policies. The Economic and Social Council has taken the full dimension of this requirement and reviews on an annual basis how the United Nations system mainstreams gender perspectives in its activities. This exercise is of much relevance to the activities carried out in the field of peace and security, as many of the issues at stake are multifaceted.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“Takashisa Kawakami contributed immensely to progress in bringing about stability and changes for the betterment of the Timorese nation.”
2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source
“Malaysia reaffirms its continued support and cooperation to Timor-Leste at the multilateral level through UNMIT, where we have one formed police unit and 90 police personnel serving in the United Nations police. Bilaterally, we will continue to assist Timor-Leste through our Technical Cooperation Programme. We will also continue to provide training to Timorese armed forces personnel through the Malaysian Defence Cooperation Programme. To date, we have trained 24 of the Timorese personnel under that programme. In closing, Malaysia would like to put on record our heartfelt condolences to the Government of Japan and to the family of the late Mr. Takashisa Kawakami, former Deputy Special Representative for Security Sector Support and the Rule of Law for UNMIT. The late Mr.”
2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source
“However, we urge the continued presence of United Nations police in those districts where the PNTL has resumed responsibilities to monitor, advise and support the national force. Following those achievements, Malaysia is of the opinion that the Government of Timor-Leste should focus more attention on the socio-economic development of the country. We urge the Government to invest in more infrastructure and facilities that could create socio-economic activities and jobs, which would benefit the local population, in particular young people. In this regard, Malaysia will continue to undertake to encourage its own businessmen and investors to consider Timor-Leste as a viable business partner.”
2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source
“22) Malaysia is encouraged that the ongoing process begun in May to help establish a professional and credible police force in the country has been chalking up success after success following the good work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNMIT. Today, we are witnessing the Timorese national police force resume primary responsibility for the nation's Immigration Department, the Border Patrol Unit and the Interpol Office from the United Nations as the gradual transfer of security functions continues. We are also aware that policing responsibilities have so far been handed over to the PNTL FOR 10 districts, leaving only three districts under United Nations policing command.”
2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source
“Malaysia is encouraged by the recent improvement in the security situation, which augurs well for the ongoing work on the resumption of policing responsibilities by the national police of Timor-Leste (PNTL). We are also encouraged by - and congratulate the Government of Timor-Leste with regard to - the recent report, which indicates that Timor-Leste had made advances in strengthening the security and justice sectors and enhancing human rights by making the PNTL responsible and accountable for all its actions. I said to the Council in February 2010: "adherence to the rule of law is crucial to ensuring the respect of the people for its own security forces. Accountability for criminal acts must not only be seen to be paramount but must also be so, as it is the cornerstone of trust in the system." (S/PV.6276, p.”
2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source
“1 would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you, Sir, and Uganda for having assumed the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October 2010. We have no doubt that under your able leadership, the Council will continue to deliberate and take action on those most pressing questions regarding the maintenance of international peace and security. Malaysia has continued to follow with avid interest the progress of our neighbour, Timor-Leste. We thank the Secretary-General for his most recent report on the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor- Leste (UNMIT) (S/2010/522) and the briefing provided by Ms. Ameera Haq, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”
2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source
“Resolving these issues requires the international community to focus all its energy and efforts on restoring comprehensive peace in the region and the inalienable rights and dignity of the Palestinian people. That requires, among other things, the political will of the Council to bring into effect the Council's own resolutions.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The first is the construction of the separation wall, which snakes into Palestinian territory, thus annexing more Palestinian lands illegally. The second is the eviction of Palestinian families and demolition of Palestinian homes. The third is the Israeli military order on infiltration that went into effect in April this year, which authorizes the Israeli occupying forces to deport at least 25,000 Palestinian and Gazans residing in the West Bank. These actions clearly violate numerous United Nations resolutions and international law and will make it more difficult to reach a final agreement on the basis of a two-State solution. Hence, the international community, including the Security Council, must hold Israel accountable for its illegal actions and put an end to this occupation.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The blockade imposed by Israel on Gaza is a form of collective punishment forbidden by international law. It is immoral and illegal and has forced 1.5 million Gazans to live in abject conditions. We urge Israel to completely lift that inhumane blockade by opening the borders rather than to merely allow consumer goods in. The emergency special session would also be a means of ensuring that Israel would be held accountable for its intransigence. It is also increasingly alarming that the intransigence of Israel goes beyond the expansion of settlements. The following are some of the unlawful acts committed by Israel that further illuminate Israel's malicious intent to entrench its grip on Palestinian lands, which it has illegally occupied since 1967.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363Resumption1 (2010) · source
“On Malaysia's part, the Prime Minister has written to the President of the General Assembly requesting the re-convening of the tenth emergency special session. The Malaysian parliament has also adopted a motion that contains the same idea. This idea is consistent with the position adopted by the foreign ministers of the Arab League at their meeting on 2 July. Some may say that we should be patient and prudent. We believe that patience is not inexhaustible and that it is imprudent to continue waiting for a train that is unlikely to come. In addition, we believe that the emergency special session could also focus on the causes of the situation, of which the flotilla incident is merely a symptom, namely, the blockade of Gaza and the lack of progress towards a comprehensive settlement of the Middle Eastern problem.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363Resumption1 (2010) · source
“While we continue to support the Secretary-General's efforts in this regard, we are disconcerted that 52 days after the adoption of the presidential statement, the United Nations-led investigation still exists in the shadows. For example, it is still uncertain what the terms of reference of the investigation are. In the meantime, Israel's military investigation has concluded. As expected, Israel has exonerated itself. As expected, they have employed the usual tactic of changing the facts on the ground, hoping that the results of that illegitimate investigation into an illegal act will be the basis of a future United Nations-led investigation. As expected, they have taken token ameliorative action, such as to ease the blockade against Gaza, hoping that the world will forget their actions. But the world will not forget.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In many parts of the world, inaction by the United Nations - exemplified by the mild presidential statement adopted by the Security Council on 1 June (S/PRST/2010/9) - has sharpened the perception that there are two sets of standards, one for Israel and another for the rest of the world. That perception has strengthened the feeling of helplessness of many people in all parts of the world, leaving them open to attempts to radicalize them. It has also given rise to the feeling that the United Nations is unable to defend the rights of the most marginalized, those who most require it. It is therefore critical for the United Nations to take all necessary steps to restore its credibility. Of immediate importance is the speedy establishment of a United Nations-led investigation pursuant to the presidential statement.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Madam President, let me first congratulate you on your country's presidency of the Council. I also wish to align my delegation with the statements by Egypt and Tajikistan on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Organization of the Islamic Conference, respectively. Israel's attack on the humanitarian freedom flotilla and its razing of Palestinian houses in Jerusalem are merely the latest examples in an ever- expanding list of aggressive and illegal behaviour towards the people of Palestine, and towards those who wish to aid them. The world continues to be outraged, but is unable to act.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In addition, it is imperative for the parties concerned and the relevant United Nations bodies, including the Security Council, to undertake actions in accordance with General Assembly resolutions 64/10 and 64/254 in order to ensure accountability by bringing the perpetrators identified in the Goldstone report (A/HRC/12/48) to justice. Resolving these issues requires the international community to focus all its energy and efforts on restoring comprehensive peace in the region and the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to an independent State of Palestine. This requires, inter alia, the political will of this Council to bring into effect the Council's very own resolutions.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298Resumption1 (2010) · source
“It is apparent that such behaviour defies numerous Security Council resolutions, which call upon Israel to cease and desist and to comply with and abide by international law and the Fourth Geneva Convention. Above all, it pre-empts the viable two-State solution by changing the facts on the ground. Hence, the international community, including the Security Council, must hold Israel accountable for its illegal actions and put an end to this occupation. The blockade imposed by Israel in war-wrecked Gaza is a form of collective punishment forbidden by international law. It has forced 1.5 million Gazans to live in deplorable conditions. We urge Israel to lift this inhumane blockade in order to allow the movement of essential goods, including construction materials.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Other examples include the building of the separation wall, which snakes into Palestinian territory; the eviction of Palestinian families and the demolition of Palestinian homes; the revocation of residency rights of Palestinian inhabitants of East Jerusalem, forbidding them to live in the city of their birth; the new Israeli military order which will give the Israeli occupying forces the power to deport Palestinians in the West Bank who are deemed to be infiltrating the occupied territory; and, incessant attacks on Palestinians by illegal Israeli settlers, and the lack of law enforcement by Israeli authorities to stop or even prevent such attacks.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298Resumption1 (2010) · source
“These actions have also subjected it to unprecedented and unanimous condemnation by the entire international community, at a level of ferocity hitherto unprecedented. Israel has found itself completely isolated. But most disturbingly, Israel's intransigence in building these settlements is another example fitting a general pattern of behaviour proving its general unwillingness to undertake any measures that may lead to peace, which first and foremost requires compromise.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Mr. President, let me first congratulate you on your presidency of this Council and, secondly, align myself and my delegation with the statements by the representatives of Egypt and Syria, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Organization of the Islamic Conference, respectively. Thirdly, I would like to extend our condolences to the People's Republic of China for the loss of life and damage caused by the most recent earthquake. By constructing thousands of new illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, Israel is killing off whatever hopes there are for peace in the Middle East. In so doing, Israel has put itself firmly on the wrong side of history, whereas everyone else around the world has moved or is moving towards peace.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We are confident that the strong political commitment of the people and Government of Timor-Leste, together with the support of the international community, will only help the country rebuild and prosper that much more quickly.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“Malaysia supports the extension of the mandate of UNMIT for a further year, to be reviewed on a yearly basis. UNMIT continues to be relevant in its work promoting cooperation among all parties in Timor-Leste to engage in political dialogue for the rebuilding and development of the country. For its part, Malaysia will continue with its effort to provide training to Timorese security personnel. In addition to training for the Defence Forces of Timor- Leste under the Malaysian Defence Cooperation Programme, Malaysia, together with Australia, is in the process of organizing a peacekeeping training workshop for Timorese security personnel to take place in the later part of this year. Malaysia reaffirms its commitment to the peace and stability of the region as a whole, of which Timor- Leste is undoubtedly an integral part.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“As part of its commitment to Timor-Leste, Malaysia reaffirms its continued support for and cooperation with the country, both at the multilateral level, through UNMIT and the United Nations police, and at the bilateral level, through the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme. As the fourth largest contributor of police personnel in Timor-Leste, Malaysia is proud to be part of the nation-building process of its neighbour. The Secretary-General finds that the security and justice institutions in Timor-Leste remain fragile, and that there is the distinct possibility that they would be unable to withstand another major crisis of the magnitude of that of 2006. With this in mind, Malaysia is of the view that Timor-Leste still requires the robust presence of UNMIT.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“Over and above that, communal life must also be taken into account, since IDPs are often resettled into communities. Thus, the acceptance of the local community is imperative. Malaysia recognizes that the Government of Timor- Leste is cognizant of these problems, and hopes that solutions will soon be found to overcome the matter. In an effort to assist the people of Timor-Leste in these economically challenging times, Malaysia would urge the international community to explore ways to invest in Timor-Leste with a view to creating employment opportunities for the people. In this regard, Malaysia undertakes to encourage its own businessmen to consider Timor-Leste as a viable business partner.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“Malaysia also lauds the closing of all the camps for internally displaced persons (lDPs), and welcomes the establishment of the Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion Department in Timor-Leste. We hope that the Department will realize its full potential and live up to the promises inherent in its creation. While the dispersal and resettlement of IDPs represent welcome progress, alongside resettlement there must also be efforts to ensure that former IDPs have the means to sustain livelihoods in their areas of origin. We understand that the resettlement of IDPs is more than just a physical process; it also involves financial considerations. IDPs resettled in areas where they used to reside need to come to terms with the loss 10-2486] of their former property.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“Accountability for criminal acts must not only be seen to be paramount, but must also be so, as it is the cornerstone of trust in the system. Malaysia takes heart from the continued commitment of the Government of Timor-Leste to ensuring the accountability of its security forces through the mechanisms introduced. Stability and prosperity are two sides of the same coin; one cannot be sustained without the other. If poverty is left unchecked, it will sooner or later erode the foundations of stability in a country. This is why Malaysia welcomes the move of the Government of Timor-Leste to address the high rates of unemployment and poverty among the Timorese population, in particular its efforts to finalize the National Strategic Development Plan.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“The encouraging security situation augurs well for the ongoing work on the resumption of policing responsibilities by the National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL) through a phased approach. As recognized in the report of the Secretary-General of last year on this matter (S/2009/504), there is a need to ensure the PNTL's ability to meet the criteria mutually agreed by the Government of Timor-Leste and UNMIT. UNMIT, in turn, must remain committed to the principle of national ownership, in particular with regard to the comprehensive review of the security sector, and an agreement between the two parties must be finalized if things are to progress in due course. Malaysia believes that adherence to the rule of law is crucial to ensuring the respect of the people for their own security forces.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“Jose' Luis Guterres, Deputy Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. We thank the Secretary-General for his most recent report, contained in document S/2010/85, on the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT), and Ms. Ameerah Haq, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for her briefing. In this regard, allow me to congratulate Ms. Haq on her recent and well-deserved appointment to the post. The 9 October 2009 elections at the level of local authorities were yet another milestone on Timor- Leste's path towards nation-building. Given the encouraging signs thus far, Malaysia has every confidence that future elections at every level will be ably handled in a fair and transparent manner by Timor-Leste.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“I express my congratulations to you, Mr. President, and the delegation of France on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February 2010. We have no doubt that, under your able leadership, the Security Council will continue to deliberate and take action on the most pressing questions regarding the maintenance of international peace and security. Malaysia has always followed with avid interest the progress of its newest neighbour, Timor-Leste. Our involvement with Timor-Leste began on the eve of the country's independence itself, and Malaysia is proud of the progress that young nation has made in a mere eight years, outstripping many of its peers. It gives me great personal pleasure to welcome back to New York an old colleague who has gone on to greener pastures, His Excellency Mr.”
2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source
“This illegal blockade, which is a form of collective punishment forbidden by international law, must be brought to an end. In this regard, we again urge the Security Council to take action to end the siege, in accordance with resolution 1860 (2009). Resolving these issues requires us to focus our energies and efforts on restoring to the Palestinians their inalienable rights, including their right to an independent State of their very own. This in turn requires all parties to act sincerely to achieve the objective of a just and lasting solution and action to be taken by the Security Council to restore peace and stability in the Middle East. Needless to say, this requires the political will of this Council to implement its very own resolutions on this issue.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“All these illegal policies and the affirmation by the Israeli Prime Minister that Israel will retain parts of the occupied West Bank will definitely change the demographic composition, character and status of the occupied Palestinian territory and seriously undermine the two-State solution. Such actions are in grave violation of international law, the Fourth Geneva Convention and relevant United Nations resolutions. In this regard, Israel must be held accountable. With regard to Gaza, the humanitarian situation there remains dire. The blockade effectively imprisons the people of Gaza, deprives them of essential needs, including the construction materials that are necessary to rebuild their homes and other vital infrastructure destroyed during the Israeli military aggression of more than a year ago.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Concomitantly, illegal land confiscations and countless other unlawful measures continue, including home demolitions and the eviction of Palestinian families. Furthermore, the ongoing revocation of the residency rights of Palestinian inhabitants of East Jerusalem has further worsened the situation. In 2008 alone, Israel revoked the residency rights of nearly 5,000 Palestinians, forbidding them from living in the very city of their birth. This figure represents the highest number of residency revocations in a one-year period since the occupation began in 1967. Tens of thousands more Palestinian J erusalemites are under the threat of having their residency rights revoked.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Mr. President, let me, at the outset, congratulate you on your leadership of this Council and express how pleased we are to see you presiding over this meeting today. My delegation aligns itself with the statements made by the representatives of Egypt and Syria on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Organization of the Islamic Conference, respectively. Since the most recent debate on this item, held in October 2009 (see S/PV.6201), and despite the so- called lO-month moratorium, Israeli authorities continue to announce plans to build hundreds upon hundreds of settlement units in the West Bank, particularly in East Jerusalem. The construction of the separation wall in and around occupied East Jerusalem has continued unabated despite the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice of 9 July 2004.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We are dismayed by the reluctance of the Israeli authorities to prevent such acts, which have further worsened the already volatile situation in the occupied territories, particularly occupied East Jerusalem. We urge the Council to take decisive action to compel Israel to cease all provocative actions, including those aimed at altering the demographic and geographic characteristics and the status of East Jerusalem and the occupied Palestinian territory. We need to seriously focus our energy and efforts on restoring to the Palestinians their inalienable rights, including their right to an independent State. All parties must act in earnest and with sincerity to attain the objective of a just and lasting solution to the problem in the Middle East.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We fully support the findings and recommendations of both the Board of Inquiry and the Goldstone report (A/HRC/12/48), especially on the need for full investigation by relevant authorities in pursuing possible charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. On this note, too, we wonder why the Council has been silent on the Board of Inquiry's report, despite its having been presented to the Council several months ago. Does it not warrant any action from the Council, or is the Council waiting for the Goldstone report to further substantiate the Board of Inquiry's findings? We are alarmed by the increasing incidents of violence and attacks against Palestinians by Israeli illegal settlers.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The people in Gaza, particularly women, children and the elderly, continue to suffer from Israeli actions to prevent much-needed essentials from reaching them. Does this not warrant any action from this Council to ensure the implementation of its own unanimously adopted resolution? At the same time, the Board of Inquiry set up by the Secretary-General and the United Nations Fact- Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict established by the Human Rights Council have found Israel responsible for the death and destruction in Gaza and for material breaches of international human rights and humanitarian law.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Urgent, decisive action is needed, particularly by this Council, to stabilize the situation and to restart the peace process, leading to a comprehensive and just solution. The war unleashed by Israel on Gaza in late December 2008 further exacerbated the situation. It has been almost a year now since the establishment of the fragile ceasefire and since this Council unanimously adopted resolution 1860 (2009), which, among other things, called for free access of humanitarian aid and other essential and commercial supplies, as well as necessary construction materials to and from Gaza, to alleviate the suffering of the people there. Yet this is far from happening, and nothing has been done to ensure its implementation.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Let me first of all congratulate you, Sir, on assuming the presidency of this Council and express how pleased we are at seeing you preside over this meeting. We also thank you for convening this meeting and for inviting the larger membership of the United Nations to participate in this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the question on Palestine. My delegation also wishes to align itself with the statements made by the representatives of Egypt and Syria on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Organization of the Islamic Conference, respectively. The situation in the Middle East, particularly in the occupied Palestinian territory, is perilous and precarious.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Atul Khare, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste, and his team for the good work that they have accomplished for Timor-Leste.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“Consequently, Timor-Leste still requires the robust presence of UNMIT. In that regard, Malaysia supports Timor-Leste's expressed interest for the mandate of UNMIT to be further continued on a yearly basis. UNMIT's continued presence and support is critical, as it allows for proper traction in the reform of the security sector, especially with regard to reconstituting the PNTL, integrating the rule of law, implementing economic and social development and consolidating effective and sustainable democratic institutions and governance. We wish to reassure Timor-Leste of Malaysia's continued support and cooperation, be it bilateral or multilateral through UNMIT or other regional and international mechanisms. Finally, Sir, Malaysia is happy to see you chairing the core group on Timor-Leste. We wish to also commend Mr.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“In that regard, Malaysia welcomes UNMIT's medium-term strategy, which is focused on economic and social development and the promotion of a culture of democratic governance and dialogue, besides security sector reform and the strengthening of the rule of law. The introduction of benchmarks for the medium-term strategy is important. Benchmarks will facilitate measurement of the performance both of UNMIT and of the Government of Timor-Leste. That will enable adjustments to be made to the strength and mandate of UNMIT in due course. While there is progress, stability remains fragile. The Secretary-General's report underlines several major root causes, such as poverty and unemployment, urban migration, the absence of an effective land and property regime, a weak judicial system and weak security institutions.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“In spite of that positive development, Malaysia believes that the resumption process should be carefully implemented in a phased approach that emphasizes the need for PNTL units to meet the criteria mutually agreed to by the Government of Timor-Leste and UNMIT, in accordance with the related arrangements, as set out in paragraphs 21 and 22 of the Secretary-General's report. In that regard, we would like UNMIT and the international community to continue providing the necessary support so that Timor-Leste can take on the policing responsibility based on mutually agreed criteria and without imposing arbitrary deadlines. As to the issue of security, we are of the view that it requires a holistic approach.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“This proves yet again that the Timorese are more than capable of reconciling whatever differences emerge for the sake of the peace and prosperity of their country. The encouraging security situation augurs well for the planned resumption of policing responsibility by the National Police Force of Timor-Leste (PNTL). National ownership of policing responsibilities will represent a major milestone in the rehabilitation of the security sector in Timor-Leste and enable Timor-Leste to graduate from UNMIT soon.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“Nevertheless, we wish to make the following statement as a country and neighbour that would like nothing more than to see a peaceful and prosperous Timor-Leste. Malaysia welcomes the progress achieved by Timor-Leste. The Secretary-General's report (S/2009/72) highlights the fact that the situation has returned to normalcy. What was a crisis has turned into an opportunity to solve the two major residual issues from the conflict of 2006 - those of petitioners and internally displaced persons (IDPs). To date, the petitioners have fully disbanded and been reintegrated into society, and 54 of the 63 IDP camps have closed. We wish to congratulate the leaders and people of Timor-Leste, who, with the assistance of UNMIT and other international partners, have been successful in maintaining peace and stability in the country.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“First and foremost, Sir, I would like to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and to thank you for organizing this open debate on the situation in Timor-Leste. I wish to also thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing on the operation of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). Most importantly, I also wish to acknowledge and welcome the presence of Mr. Jose' Ramos-Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, and thank him for his statement and kind words with regard to Malaysia. Malaysia associates itself with the statement just made by the representative of Thailand on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“Reconciliation should be a priority if these leaders are genuinely committed to pursuing the objective of creating a sovereign and independent State of Palestine. Unity among the Palestinians themselves is the most critical element in attaining a solution to the predicament faced by all Palestinians. Last year, we failed to make 2008 the year of a peace treaty between Israel and Palestine as envisioned in the Annapolis understanding. Let us concentrate our efforts again on achieving the goal we set last year - the solution of two States living side by side in peace and security, with the creation of a sovereign State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital. For now, let us stop the bloodshed in Gaza before the situation spirals further, leaving no chance and hope for peace.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We reiterate that the Council must exert every effort for an immediate ceasefire and the deployment of an international force so as to de-escalate the conflict and stabilize the situation, and establish other confidence-building measures between the parties with the objective of resuming the peace process. While ensuring the implementation of the ceasefire, the Security Council must also ensure the complete observance of the Council's previous resolutions, including among others resolution 242 (1967) which clearly specifies that Israeli forces must withdraw from the occupied Palestinian territories. At the same time, we also call on the leaders of Hamas and Fatah and implore them to initiate talks 3 immediately to resolve their differences.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The harsh facts of life, especially for the children living under the occupation, will bear negatively not only on them when they enter adulthood but also on the prospects for peace in the Middle East. Indeed, the present situation is not conducive to durable and lasting peace. The continuing loss of life, the infliction of serious injury and the devastation of property will only deepen hatred and divisions and will not do any good to either party. Only negotiations leading to a two-State solution will bring about a durable and lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians and for the entire Middle East. The path to peace is clear. Right now, we must stop the violence and the killing. The Security Council must act now. The Council must make every effort to ensure that this Israeli military aggression cease immediately.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“As recently as a year ago, in clear contravention of its obligations under the Annapolis understanding, the machinery of the Israeli occupation regime plodded on relentlessly. The separation wall continued to be constructed. The illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied territories mushroomed. The network of checkpoints and roadblocks continued to inextricably hinder the movement and economic activities of Palestinians. How could one expect or even hope for a tangible outcome from the peace process when one party, the oppressed, is being asked continuously to make concessions for peace when its homes are being demolished, its lands and farms confiscated, its families and communities separated and its children uprooted schools and even killed in schools?”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Since that time, a new theatre of conflict has emerged in the Middle East, which has impacted the state of peace and security globally. Since then, too, the Security Council, in its wisdom, has adopted several resolutions, including 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 1515 (2003) and, most recently, 1850 (2008), aimed at addressing that occupation, which is the longest known in modern history. But the occupation persists and, even worse, despite efforts towards a durable and lasting peace, including the Quartet Road Map and the Arab initiative, a comprehensive solution continues to 09-20163 elude us, not for lack of effort but through the sheer intransigent practices and policies of the Israeli regime.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Despite repeated Israeli denials, what the people of Gaza have faced prior to the recent Israeli assault is nothing less than a man-made humanitarian crisis caused by the Israeli siege of Gaza, which is a point of significant importance, as it shows that the people of Gaza are not suffering from a lack of resources. The root cause of the current violence in the Middle East is the occupation of Palestinian territories by Israel. It began in 1947, when people living on the periphery of the war in Europe found themselves displaced and dispossessed to make way for another group of people torn by that conflict, and went on to the 1967 Israeli military aggression and continued expansion of Israel's occupation of Palestinian land.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source