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Apakan

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first: 2009-09-09
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“On the other hand, we do have concerns that while separation is a legitimate choice, it is a difficult one. However, in the end, that is a matter for the Sudanese people to decide. In line with the main tenets of the CPA, the future of the Sudan is very much in the hands of the Sudanese. They are faced with a simple, binary choice: either unity or separation. Their will is the way forward, and their right to self-determination, as manifested in free, fair and credible referendums, will have to be respected. Whatever the outcome of the referendums, all Sudanese people, regardless of race or religion, and whether in the North or the South, will continue to be interdependent. In that regard, the future is not as simple or binary.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“All parties concerned should respect the outcome of the referendums. These points are all crucial, since a result that can be legitimately contested will be controversial, not just in the Sudan but in the eyes of international public opinion. In that context the commencement of the voter registration process and the large turnout for it is a noteworthy first step. Let me underscore here that Turkey has, as a matter of principle, always attached importance to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Sudan since its independence in 1956. We also fully support the CPA, which has brought peace to the Sudan after decades of internal strife. Those two positions are not incompatible. Indeed, the CPA itself reflects the same delicate political balance.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“Much has been said today about the critical juncture the Sudan finds itself at and the challenges that remain. We welcome this constructive discussion. Over the past five years the parties to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) have worked together peacefully to address their issues and take that historic agreement forward. There have been successes and failures, but through the ups and the downs the parties have stayed the course and stability has prevailed. We commend them for their commitment to peace and the courage they have shown under difficult circumstances. We have come to the final phase of CPA implementation. At this point, all efforts must focus on ensuring that the referendums in Southern Sudan and Abyei are free, fair, transparent and credible, held on time and in a peaceful manner.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“Turkey aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of the European Union. I would like to take this opportunity to make some very brief additional remarks on the sanctions regime under the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999). Turkey believes that the overall review process is important and should be undertaken in an effective manner. The Ombudsperson will contribute to the effectiveness of the process and to the rule of law, including by preventing possible unfair application of the listing process. Therefore, we fully support the Ombudsperson. On the other hand, all counter-terrorism measures should respect the basic human rights of individuals. In this regard, the right to reply and object of those persons who have been added to the consolidated list should be protected.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“The Committee is now planning to organize a seminar with prosecutors, which is something new. We should build on it. All these activities indicate that there is a need for the CTED to use new tools so that it can use extrabudgetary funding based on the established practices of the United Nations. Before I conclude, let me underline once again the fact that we are all exposed to the global threat of terrorism and we are all duty-bound to act in solidarity and with a resilient, unwavering and common stance. We should not be complacent. Today's meeting constitutes another important step to keep counter-terrorism high on the United Nations agenda. I hope that this focused and forward- looking approach of the Council will continue in the future to ensure that the fight against terrorism remains a priority for the United Nations.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“Another area that merits particular attention is incitement to terrorism. CTC and CTED should be encouraged to continue their efforts to work with Member States, in particular in a regional and subregional approach, with a View to addressing different and particular aspects of incitement to terrorism. Let me also emphasize that all counter-terrorism measures should respect the rule of law and human rights. This is important for effective international cooperation on counter-terrorism. As I mentioned earlier, the CTED has organized regional workshops in different parts of the world. I have touched on these, and believe that they will provide the Committee with more insight into regional achievements and challenges and that it will contribute to better coordination and cooperation among regional countries.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“The CTC and CTED have gained a lot from the Views and suggestions expressed at these meeting. Such meetings should continue, since it is also the responsibility of the Committee and CTED to update all Member States on the new developments and challenges. In this respect, I would also like to suggest that we explore new possible ways to increase the interaction between CTC and Member States. The current threat of terrorism demands a comprehensive and holistic approach. Therefore, apart from combating terrorism, it would be useful for the CTC to place greater emphasis on the prevention of terrorism, in cooperation with CTITF and other partners. I believe that the recent decision of the CTC to organize the next special meeting at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg on this topic will be a step in the right direction.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“This will help us to better monitor implementation and identify the needs of each Member State. Ensuring effective implementation is of high importance if we are to succeed in our endeavours to combat terrorism. Since capacity-building is one of the main challenges, particularly for some regions, in implementing relevant resolutions, the Committee and CTED should continue to focus on this matter as well. With a view to making the Committee's work more accessible to Member States, Mr. Smith and I have given two briefings so far to the wider membership, and CTED has made presentations to all Member States on eight different topics. These briefings and presentations have proved to be very useful in promoting more intensive dialogue and interaction between the Committee and Member States.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“Most of the challenges that need to be addressed for better international cooperation and national coordination were highlighted in the comprehensive presidential statement (S/PRST/2010/19) adopted at the thematic discussion of the Security Council on 27 September 2010 (see S/PV.6390). I believe that the Committee has played and will play a critical role in our global fight against terrorism, based on its sound legal framework. The CTC should continue to pursue its focused and strategic approach. This will require further improvements in the working methods of the Committee. At the beginning of this year, the procedure for adopting the Preliminary Implementation Assessments was substantially amended. Now it is time to improve the format of the Assessments, with more focus on the gaps and needs.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“Starting in February, the Committee has spent less time on technical matters and documents, and held in-depth discussions on the key thematic areas and regions with a strategic approach in an effort to better understand the evolving nature of the threat of terrorism. Furthermore, during the meeting held in Ankara in June 2010, which brought together officials from the capitals of the Security Council members with key counter-terrorism figures in the United Nations system, the issues that merited more attention and the steps to be taken were further explored in an informal setting.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“I would like to underline the valuable contributions and excellent work of CTED, under the able leadership of Mr. Mike Smith. CTED has continued to provide the assistance the Committee needed in the course of the past six months. I also wish to thank the Secretariat for its continuous support. Now, I will proceed to the second part of my statement. In my personal capacity, I would like to share with the Council and Member States some of our assessments, views and suggestions on the work of the CTC. I wish to thank the United Kingdom presidency for arranging this open debate with this particular forward-looking format. In the beginning of this year, one of the priorities of the Counter-Terrorism Committee was to streamline its working methods to allow more time for substantive and analytical work.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“I take this opportunity to express the Committee's appreciation to Member States for their cooperation with the Committee and its Executive Directorate, either during the preparations of the Preliminary Implementation Assessment, in the country visits, workshops and briefings, or through their permanent missions in New York. The Committee and CTED wish to continue this dialogue and cooperation with all Member States. In accordance with this understanding, the Committee and CTED have attached particular importance to keeping Member States abreast of their work. In this regard, the Committee's Executive Director and I gave a briefing to United Nations Member States on 21 July. We intend to organize another similar briefing in the upcoming weeks.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“A second event that the Committee plans to hold is the next special meeting with international, regional and subregional organizations. The Council of Europe has kindly offered to host that meeting in Strasbourg. Let me express the Committee's appreciation to the Council of Europe for its generosity. The Committee has accepted this offer and decided to hold this special meeting in April 2011 on the topic of the prevention of terrorism. To fulfil its mandate, the Committee relies on the cooperation of and dialogue with Member States.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“In this regard, the CTC invites to its thematic discussions the Monitoring Team, the Group of Experts, the CTITF, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and representatives of INTERPOL. Now, I wish to touch briefly on some activities that the Committee is planning to organize in the near future. One is a seminar on bringing terrorists to justice, which will be held in New York from 1 to 3 December 2010. The seminar will bring together a select group of national counter-terrorism prosecutors who have been involved in highly visible cases within their national jurisdictions. The Committee has made sure that the participants will represent different regions, different levels of development and different legal systems.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“Therefore, the Committee has continued to remind Member States that any measures taken to combat terrorism must comply with all their obligations under international law, in particular international human rights, refugee and humanitarian law. I would also like to give the Council a few examples of the Committee's cooperative activities with its partners. The Committee, through CTED, actively contributes to the work of the CTITF, The Committee and CTED continue to engage actively with the other Security Council subsidiary bodies and other relevant entities working on counter-terrorism issues, namely, the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) and its Monitoring Team, and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and its Group of Experts.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“During this event, an additional set of working group sessions was held for counter-terrorism coordinators from South Asia. The Committee continues to include in its dialogue with Member States discussion of their efforts to implement resolution 1624 (2005). Thus far, a total of 109 States have submitted reports to the Committee on their implementation of the resolution. On the other hand, the Committee encourages Member States to become parties to and implement all international counter-terrorism instruments. The Committee considers effective counter- terrorism measures and respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law to be complementary and mutually reinforcing. They are an essential part of a successful counter-terrorism effort.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“It brought together senior officials dealing with counter-terrorism coordination from 13 countries in the region and other representatives. It was jointly organized with the Regional Cooperation Council, the Southeast European Cooperative Initiative Center and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and was supported by the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF). During the two-day event, participants explored ways to enhance national coordination and regional cooperation in the region. Last week, CTED organized a workshop at the Jakarta Centre for Law Enforcement Cooperation in Indonesia. This workshop focused on community policing, new payment technologies and investigations using cell phone records and communications.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“They have proved particularly important in bringing together the relevant officials of the countries and of regional and subregional organizations to strengthen coordination and cooperation and to ensure better sharing of information and experience. I would like to touch briefly upon only three of the most recent workshops. The first was the three-day practitioners workshop held in Nairobi in June. It was organized by CTED, in cooperation with the International Organization for Migration, with the participation of operational-level officers from relevant agencies of Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya, as well as a large number of experts from international and regional organizations. A frank and open discussion was held on matters related to effective border control. In October, CTED organized another workshop in Sarajevo.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“In accordance with its work programme, the Committee maintained and increased its dialogue and cooperation with other relevant international and regional organizations. In June, an open meeting was held with four regional organizations and bodies. The Committee has also continued the practice of hearing briefings from relevant international and regional organizations and United Nations bodies. In light of the focused and regional approach the Committee and CTED are pursuing, I wish to mention briefly some of the workshops that have been organized in the past six months in different parts of the world.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“In the past six months, the Committee has tried to make better use of the thematic discussions it organizes on the issues mentioned in resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005). Those discussions have proved to be highly useful in helping us understand those issues in greater depth and consider any possible concrete steps that the Committee could take. As part of their more transparent approach, the Committee and CTED have also organized such thematic briefings for the wider membership on four different areas. In addition to the thematic areas, the Committee has also started discussions on the challenges that some regions face. Those discussions have provided the Committee with a more in-depth evaluation of the progress and challenges in each region.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“Those consensual country visits are a fundamental component of the Committee's efforts to monitor and promote implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). They enable us to establish direct contact and dialogue with the national practitioners on the ground and help us better understand the challenges that individual countries are facing. The Committee and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) have placed particular emphasis on capacity-building of Member States, which is one of the main challenges in our fight against terrorism. The Committee held a thematic discussion on technical assistance to explore ways to further facilitate the provision of assistance to relevant Member States. The Committee and CTED have also worked to enhance their ongoing dialogue with Member States, donors and beneficiaries in that regard.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“The Committee tries to increase awareness about the need for more effective implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions, particularly resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005), and to enhance cooperation among Member States. The Committee continues to effectively monitor the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). One of the main instruments available to the Committee in that regard is the Preliminary Implementation Assessment (PIA). The ongoing stocktaking exercise, in accordance with its new guidelines, allows the Committee to enhance its regular dialogue with Member States and to further identify areas where the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) is still inadequate. The Committee organizes and conducts visits to Member States.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“I have the honour to brief the Council in my capacity as Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) on the work of the Committee since the previous briefing in May (see S/PV.6310). As we have seen in many parts of the world in recent months, terrorists continue their activities unabated. In light of that ongoing and evolving threat, we must continue our common efforts and act in full cooperation with each other. We should be as vigilant and resilient as ever, and counter-terrorism should remain a priority for the international community. Since its establishment, the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) has played an important role in the fight against terrorism. Now the Committee continues to work actively in advancing our global efforts with its more strategic and transparent approach.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“While such efforts are under way, as the Secretary-General emphasizes in his report (S/2010/562), it is imperative that the parties avoid any unilateral steps that could derail the path towards dialogue.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“We are strongly committed to Kosovo living in peace with its neighbours and participating in regional cooperation in every aspect. At the same time, Serbia, as an important player in the region, can do much for the consolidation of peace, democracy and prosperity in the Balkans and the greater European space. We welcome and support the developing relations between Serbia and the European Union. The future of Kosovo also lies in its integration into European structures. Accordingly, we believe that that European perspective provides a sound basis for cooperation and dialogue. As indicated by our Prime Minister during his recent visit to Kosovo, Turkey also stands ready to assist Pristina and Belgrade.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“As we stated in yesterday's debate (6421st meeting), we hope that the general improvement of relations between the countries of the region, illustrated by the reciprocal visits and statements, will also have a positive impact on the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina. The preservation of Kosovo's territorial integrity and sovereignty is essential for complete stability in the Balkans, as well as for the peace and stability of the Euro-Atlantic area. In that respect, Kosovo should not be left isolated in the middle of Europe, and the continued support of the international community to Kosovo in such fields as the consolidation of democratic institutions, rule of law and the fight against corruption is needed.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“Both are close friends and partners. We are confident that the dialogue will be based on the Court's advisory opinion and that the General Assembly resolution will make important contributions to sustainable peace, security and stability in the Balkans. We recognize that there are still problems on the path towards reconciliation. The problem posed by the issue of missing persons and the challenges encountered in the returns process in that respect cannot be overlooked. Still, we are glad to see that with UNMIK facilitation, Belgrade and Pristina continue to cooperate on this issue through the Working Group on Missing Persons. Lasting peace and stability in the Balkans remains our ultimate and overriding goal.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“We believe those elections will further contribute to the strengthening of democratic institutions and the rule of law in Kosovo. At our last meeting on the subject, I underlined that, as one of the first countries that recognized Kosovo as an independent State, we welcome the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice that Kosovo's declaration of independence did not violate any applicable rule of international law. We also welcome the recent General Assembly resolution 64/298, jointly sponsored by Serbia and the European Union countries, acknowledging the advisory opinion of the Court and expressing the readiness of the European Union to facilitate dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade. It is our sincere hope that that advisory opinion will open a new phase in relations between Pristina and Belgrade.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“We strongly condemn all ethnic violence and see these acts as attacks against the peace and security of all the citizens of Kosovo. As such, we urge all sides to refrain from escalating tensions, especially in northern Kosovo, and stress the importance of continuing cooperation with UNMIK. We also call on the authorities of Kosovo, particularly local-level institutions and the Kosovo police, to make sure that they continue to take all the necessary measures to prevent violent incidents, with a special emphasis on those affecting minority communities. We attach great importance to the early elections next month being conducted in an orderly and inclusive manner in Kosovo, thus allowing all the citizens of Kosovo to decide on the future of their country.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“Allow me to extend a warm to Mr. Jeremie, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and Mrs. Vlora Citaku, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kosovo. We are pleased to see both of them, and we thank them for their statements. I would also like to welcome Mr. Lamberto Zannier and thank him for his comprehensive briefing. We appreciate and support the work the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) is doing towards promoting security, stability and the protection of human rights under his leadership. We are pleased to note that the overall security situation in Kosovo remains generally calm, with the exception of northern Kosovo, where, unfortunately, a certain number of inter-ethnic clashes occurred.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“On the other hand, we believe that the integration of Bosnia and Herzegovina into Euro-Atlantic structures will eliminate any feelings of exclusion, instil confidence in the peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina and ensure its future as a strong, stable, secure and whole European country. Turkey is fully committed to this objective. We will do everything possible to assist the peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina, without any distinction among them, to achieve their rightful place in the international community.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“As such, the challenges to the authority of the international community and that of the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council are unacceptable. Let me conclude by once saying that the past 15 years have clearly shown that Bosnia and Herzegovina is moving in the right direction. We support Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is up to Bosnians to make their country prosper and to undertake the necessary reforms to bring about a more viable State. As such, we want to see all parties embrace a common vision and act accordingly, rather than pursue narrow ethnic interests. We therefore support the democratic forces in the country and remain hopeful that the democratic ideals and aspirations of the peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina will eventually overcome the divisive tendencies.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“The lack of progress in the reforms necessary for the integration of the country into Euro-Atlantic institutions is a direct consequence of the divisions and negative stances in the internal political situation. I should say that this trend stands in clear contradiction to the improved regional atmosphere, and is thus all the more unnecessary and counterproductive. Unilateral actions not only complicate the functioning of the State, they also have adverse consequences for those who promote them, as they further delay the closure of the Office of the High Representative. At this point, let me also underline that we firmly support the High Representative in using the powers granted to him to lead Bosnia and Herzegovina to a better future.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“We firmly support Bosnia and Herzegovina's aspirations to fully integrate into Euro-Atlantic institutions. We hope that those institutions will also embrace Bosnia and Herzegovina. We also hope that the internal difficulties impeding Bosnia and Herzegovina's effective cooperation with NATO will soon be resolved. Having mentioned the internal difficulties, we cannot help but share the concerns of Mr. Inzko regarding several aspects of the domestic situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in particular with respect to the continued anti-Dayton rhetoric and actions that challenge the sovereignty and constitutional order of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“In the same vein, we welcome the decision of the European Union to liberalize the visa regime applied to the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We believe that this decision is yet another step that serves to keep alive Bosnia and Herzegovina's European perspective. Furthermore, Turkey supports and appreciates the efforts of the European Union to assist Bosnia and Herzegovina to take its rightful place in the European family of nations, including by providing stability through its Police Mission and Operation Althea. As an active contributor to both of these missions, Turkey supports the extension of the executive mandate of the European Union-led peacekeeping force and remains ready to continue with its contributions. We believe that the future of the region is closely tied to that of Europe as a whole.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“In this context, the Turkish initiative to hold high- level trilateral meetings between Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, as well as between Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, has surely contributed to the enhancement of regional understanding and collaboration. In that regard, we welcome the recent improvement in relations among the regional partners. The visit of the President of Serbia to Srebrenica, the decision of the Serbian Parliament on Srebrenica, the declaration by Mr. Izetbegovie on crimes committed during the war and a similar declaration by President Tadie on Vukovar are positive steps towards regional reconciliation. We encourage these acts and gestures, which will promote regional cooperation and contribute to improving the daily lives of the peoples of the region.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“We consider a sovereign, democratic, stable and functional State of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with its internationally recognized borders, as an indispensable prerequisite for achieving that objective. That is why, in addition to our excellent bilateral relations, as illustrated by the recent visits of our President and Minister for Foreign Affairs, as underlined once again in the report of the High Representative, Turkey continues to make every effort to assist Bosnia and Herzegovina in its endeavours to promote regional cooperation. Indeed, regional ownership and inclusiveness should be a key element in our quest for peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“We can definitely say that Bosnia and Herzegovina has proved itself to be viable as a State. As such, the presence of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Security Council is a clear sign of the confidence that the international community has in the country. In the same vein, we are pleased that the elections held on 3 October were successfully carried out and that they were characterized by international observers as being generally in accordance with international standards. We welcome the maturity displayed by all components of the country and we hope that a broad- based Government will be formed soon to tackle the many issues that lie ahead. As a Balkan country itself, Turkey attaches great importance to achieving lasting peace and stability in the region.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“Let me begin by extending a warm welcome to President Radmanovic' and thanking him for his statement. I would also like to congratulate him, as well as Mr. Izetbegovie and Mr. Komsie, for their elections as members of the Council of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina and for the successful conduct of the elections. We are also pleased to see High Representative Inzko among us again. I want to thank him for his tireless efforts and leadership and for his comprehensive report (see S/2010/575, annex) and the insightful briefing he provided today. In a few days, we will celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the signing of the Dayton of Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina. These 15 years have certainly not been easy. But, despite the difficulties, there have been significant positive developments.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“The international community should regularly review the implementation of MDG3, including its commitments in that regard. In our opinion, the United Nations should develop and adopt a comprehensive framework that includes agreed goals and time-bound targets and guidelines for the realization of gender equality and the empowerment of women. I wish to conclude by underlining my country's commitment to the human rights of women all around the world. We wish to see women take their rightful place in the economic, social and political life of their societies. In Turkey we are committed to that goal. We will therefore continue our support for the implementation of the resolutions on women and peace and security.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“The comprehensive set of indicators set out in the annex to the report of the Secretary-General is extremely useful in helping the United Nations and Member States to assess the status of implementation and determine the actions needed to overcome implementation challenges. We are confident that the newly established UN Women will further strengthen our work by helping the United Nations pursue its efforts in a more systemized and coordinated manner in areas related to women, peace and security. We believe that gender equality and the empowerment of women should be at the core of our efforts. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), in particular Goal 3 - promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women - will no doubt reinforce the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“Indeed, we should not forget that women in post-conflict countries are not merely victims of war. As underlined by the Secretary-General today, they are also agents of change towards modernization and transformation. We have to redouble our efforts in the fight against impunity. Targeted and graduated measures should be imposed against the perpetrators of sexual and gender-based violence and rape. We believe that in tackling the issue of women's security, we should move from ad hoc approaches towards a systematic one. To that end, the calls of resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009) and 1889 (2009) should all become a regular part of the work of the Council.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“In that context, I should like to commend the efforts by various United Nations entities and those of non-governmental organizations and women's organizations that are working selflessly to achieve the goals of resolution 1325 (2000). However, despite the progress achieved so far, we cannot fail to note that much remains to be done, particularly in the area of implementation. As today's debate and the report of the Secretary-General have shown us, many structural and institutional impediments remain, which we should overcome in order to meet the challenges before us. We believe that urgent action is needed to protect and empower women. Likewise, equally strong measures are needed to increase the participation of women in the work of peace, including post-conflict recovery efforts, as that will increase the effectiveness of such efforts.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“As we mark the tenth anniversary of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), Turkey is strongly committed to the full implementation of that resolution and three subsequent resolutions on women and peace and security. Since the adoption of the landmark resolution 1325 (2000), there has been progress across a broad range of issues with regard to the protection and promotion of women's and girls' rights in conflict- affected situations. Thanks to the efforts of the international community, a strong understanding of the need for gender equality and women's empowerment as a prerequisite for international peace and security is taking hold.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“At the outset, Mr. President, let me thank you for organizing this high-level open debate. I commend the efforts of the Ugandan delegation in the preparation of the presidential statement we adopted earlier today. We also welcome the presence of ministers from Austria, the United States and Japan, as well as of other ministers and high officials and representatives of civil society organizations. I wish also to express our appreciation to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2010/498), which contains valuable recommendations on addressing the challenges regarding women and peace and security. I take this opportunity to welcome Under-Secretary-General Michelle Bachelet and to assure her of my country's full support and cooperation.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“It is a long-term investment that will surely pay off as the African continent fully develops its own capabilities. Turkey is ready and willing to do its fair share in this regard. With these considerations, we support the draft presidential statement prepared by Uganda and look forward to the next report of the Secretary-General to define the United Nations strategic vision for United Nations-African Union cooperation on peace and security.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“In the light of the experiences gained in the context of the African Union Mission in Somalia, where the logistical support package was financed through United Nations assessed contributions, we believe that the Security Council must be ready to consider the use of assessed contributions to support similar United Nations authorized operations on a case-by-case basis in the future. This could help the Council to overcome the biggest challenge standing in the way of African peacekeeping operations, as well as United Nations-African Union strategic cooperation. Investing in the African Union's peacekeeping capacity means at the same time investing in the security, stability, prosperity and thus the future of that great continent.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“That is why resolution 1809 (2008) and the presidential statement of 26 October 2009 (S/PRST/2009/26) acknowledged the need to enhance the predictability, sustainability and flexibility of financing regional organizations when they undertake peacekeeping under a United Nations mandate. As the Secretary-General also underscores in his report, the current financial framework for partnerships in peacekeeping operations is not conducive to building a long-term strategy. We fully endorse the conclusions and recommendations contained in the report on these issues. In particular, we concur with the Secretary-General that a more predictable, reliable and sustainable funding mechanism must be found, especially to ensure that the African Union will be able to fulfil the goals set out in the African peace and security architecture.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“However, as highlighted in the report of the Secretary-General, important challenges remain and more needs to be done. In his report, the Secretary- General points to a number of such challenges, the notable of which pertains to financing. We note that the Secretary-General's conclusions on this issue are strikingly similar to those contained in the 2008 report of the Prodi panel (S/2008/813). Indeed, both reports point to the need for sustainable, flexible and predictable financing mechanisms for the AU peace support operations mandated by the United Nations. Voluntary contributions frequently constitute an unstable and unpredictable funding mechanism.”
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“We are also pleased with the inauguration of the Joint Task Force on Peace and Security between the United Nations and the AU, which we believe represent a strong platform for further efforts. We also welcome the steps taken by the African Union to enhance its capabilities in the field of preventive diplomacy. We are particularly pleased with the joint efforts of the United Nations Secretariat and the African Union Commission in the areas of conflict prevention and peace mediation in a number of African countries. The inclusion of assistance in developing the African Union's mediation strategy in the 10-year capacity-building programme is also commendable insofar as peace mediation is a cost-effective and efficient method of crisis management and conflict resolution.”
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