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“In taking note of this opinion, according to which the declaration of independence of 17 February 2008 did not violate any applicable rule of international law, the General Assembly therefore brought closure to a debate that had weighed heavily on the political life of both countries. Serbia received an answer to the question it had asked. A chapter has been closed and a new one, of dialogue between the two States, must now begin. The European Union has offered to facilitate dialogue between the Republics of Serbia and Kosovo, and the General Assembly has welcomed this initiative. It should begin as soon as possible, and should touch on various subjects that directly concern the lives of the peoples by promoting cooperation between the two countries. For its part, Serbia continues to make progress on the road to European rapprochement.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“We therefore hope that the elections will permit democratic institutions to be strengthened even further. In that context, we regret the calls to boycott the elections. We urge everyone to support this democratic process, in the interests of all the communities of Kosovo. Since our last debate, the General Assembly has adopted a resolution (General Assembly resolution 64/298) that acknowledges the consequences of the advisory opinion handed down by the International Court of Justice (see A/64/881), requested by Serbia, with regard to the question of the conformity with international law of the unilateral declaration of independence by the Provisional Institutions of Self- Government of Kosovo.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank, for their presence here and for their briefings, Mr. Jeremie, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and Mrs. Vlora Citaku, Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo. I would of course also like to commend the work of Mr. Lamberto Zannier, Special Representative of the Secretary- General, as well as that of all members of his Mission. Almost three years after Kosovo's independence, the institutions of this young country continue to be consolidated. Democracy is under way. The vote, on 2 November, of no confidence in the Government has led to the organization of early parliamentary elections, which are expected to take place on 12 December. We see that the political climate is allowing everyone to express himself.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“Finally, with respect to the participation of women in conflict resolution, France welcomes the progress that has been made. This has been outlined by Ms. Bachelet and Mr. Le Roy, and I shall not return to it now. In closing, I commend the establishment of UN Women and the appointment of Ms. Bachelet as its Executive Director. Beyond the contribution of the Security Council, the entire United Nations system needs to intensify its action to free women from the scourge of war.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“Also, indicators to monitor the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) are a useful tool for Member States and the United Nations system in monitoring progress and, when necessary, in noting setbacks. They can also provide early warning, making it possible to anticipate crises and prevent them from degenerating into armed conflict. We call on the Secretary-General to operationalize these indicators as quickly as possible. This would help improve the monitoring of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). In that regard, let me once again draw attention to the situation in Guinea, where the announced postponement of the presidential election and the incidents of recent days are cause for concern, including as regards women if we bear in mind what happened during the massacre of 28 September 2009 and the ensuing days.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“In more general terms, France will continue its efforts to integrate into peacekeeping operations the approach recommended in resolution 1325 (2000) and to convince parties to conflict themselves to do the same in their peace processes. The fight against impunity is integral to our approach. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, following the mass rapes that took place in Walikale last summer, we call upon the Council to remain vigilant in monitoring compliance with the recommendations set out its presidential statement of 17 September (S/PRST/2010/l7) with a view to punishing the perpetrators and to preventing such horrors from happening again.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“In that regard, France believes that the United Nations should in the future focus on three priorities: combating sexual violence; employing indicators to monitor implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) by the United Nations system; and increasing the contribution of women to conflict resolution. With respect to combating sexual violence, France supports the mandate of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and calls for accelerated appointment of women's protection advisers in peacekeeping missions. We look forward to specific proposals in the next report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 1820 (2008), which is due in December.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“The national action plan sets out four strategic goals: protecting women from violence and mobilizing efforts to ensure respect for their basic rights; ensuring the participation of women in the management of conflict and post-conflict situations by promoting the direct participation of women in peacekeeping missions and supporting civil society efforts; increasing awareness of women's rights through training programmes; and developing political and diplomatic action to promote the women and peace and security agenda, particularly in the European Union and in the Security Council. France was instrumental in recasting operational documents of the European Security and Defence Policy to include protection of women in conflict situations and promotion of their role with respect to emerging from crisis.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): France aligns itself with the statement that will be made on behalf of the European Union. Implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) remains imperfect. Sexual violence continues at an intolerable level, and only 7 per cent of peace negotiating teams are women. Hence, a great deal remains to be done. This tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) should mark the start of fresh efforts by the international community. France is fully playing its role in these efforts, as reflected in its adoption of a national action plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“In that regard, we regret the statements made by the President of Iran, calling into question the existence of a Member of the United Nations. We also condemn efforts to undermine the work of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. We wish to recall that the Special Tribunal for Lebanon was established pursuant to resolution 1757 (2007) at the express request of the Lebanese Government. That resolution is binding on all. The creation of the Tribunal was a significant step forward in the fight against impunity. In the interests of Lebanon and the entire region, the Tribunal must be allowed to continue to work completely independently, as it currently does, and in peace. No one can or should prejudge the outcome of its work or attempt to exert any undue influence on it.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source
“it is well positioned for the establishment of a State... in the near future". In addition to the pledges made, which must be honoured, we have voiced our readiness to organize in Paris, in pursuit of the ongoing political process, a second donor conference for the Palestinian State, which would facilitate the support needed for the new plan to be submitted by the Palestinian Authority shortly. Fourthly, we are also continuing our efforts in Lebanon. We call on all parties to implement resolution 1701 (2006) and to fully respect the Blue Line. We continue to provide our support to the Government of National Unity, headed by Prime Minister Saad Hariri, but we are concerned about the current tensions.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source
“Alongside those efforts, we continue to call for the unconditional and immediate release of Gilad Shalit and for a halt to all violence, in particular the firing of rockets into southern Israel. Thirdly, the international community's support for efforts of the Palestinian Authority and President Abbas to bolster the institutions of the future Palestinian State must continue. Israel must also resolutely assist that process, including in the West Bank. Token steps have been taken on the ground, but they remain insufficient, in particular concerning freedom of movement and access. We reiterate our full support for the reforms implemented by Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad. We share the World Bank's assessment that "If the Palestinian Authority maintains its current performance...”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source
“In addition, the Palestinian Authority must continue its efforts to strengthen the security sector and establish the rule of law. The ongoing fight against terrorism must remain a priority. With regard to Gaza, France continues to call for the immediate opening of crossing points to allow humanitarian access to the civilian population and the development of the economy. France welcomed Israel's adoption of measures to facilitate the entry of goods. Additional steps - such as an increase in the throughput of crossing points, the resumption of exports from Gaza, and relaxing conditions for individual freedom of movement to and from Gaza - are needed for economic activity to resume. In addition to humanitarian and reconstruction issues, the blockade imposed on the population does not promote positive development of the political situation.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source
“To that end, we are working to create conditions conducive to a resumption of Syrian- Israeli talks, in close cooperation with the United States and Turkey. Secondly, changes must arise on the ground to create conditions conducive to the success of the negotiations. The Palestinian and Israeli populations must be able to see that improvements on the ground go hand in hand with the negotiations process, in particular with regard to freedom of movement and access and security. All provocation must be avoided. We deplore the decision of the Israeli Government to launch calls for tender for the construction of 238 housing units in East Jerusalem. There can be no peace that excludes Jerusalem as the capital of both States, as the President of the French Republic said to the Knesset on 23 June 2008.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source
“However, in order to tackle the task of peace, so often relaunched in the region, and to finally achieve it, broader assistance to that process is vital because it would increase the essential trust between the parties and make it possible to better share the political risks that the choice of peace requires. When he met President Abbas, President Sarkozy recalled that France was ready to work in that direction, together with the Quartet, whose role is essential, and the European Union, which, owing to its links to and involvement in the region, must also participate. The States of the region have a key role to play by showing their willingness, when the time comes, to turn the Arab Peace Initiative into concrete steps towards Israel.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source
“That is why France, the European Union, the Quartet, the United States and the entire international community continue to advocate extending the moratorium. However, we must transcend that impasse and not lose sight of the primary objective of an in-depth discussion of all final status issues. We welcome the fact that the Arab Peace Initiative follow-up committee has left the way open for a continuation of the process, but progress must urgently be made. The international community must commit itself to assisting the negotiations. Naturally, France welcomes the United States efforts that have enabled that process to be relaunched, as well as the personal commitment of President Obama and the Secretary of State.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source
“The status quo will only lead to further instability and violence in the Middle East. The direct negotiations are stymied by the issue of settlements. We have unceasingly reiterated that settlements are illegal and an obstacle to peace. Every day, they compromise a little more the desired two- State solution. In that regard, they jeopardize Israel's security. Settlement, including in East Jerusalem, must stop. In that regard, the settlement policy pursued in Palestinian neighbourhoods with the support of the Israeli authorities justifies this Council's concerns. Not only is it illegal, but it increases the specific threat of violent incidents in the holy city, with all conceivable political risks.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Mr. Fernandez-Taranco for his briefing. I also thank the Permanent Observer of Palestine and the Permanent Representative of Israel for their statements. France associates itself with the statement to be made by the head of the European Union delegation. I would like to make four points. First, it is important not to squander the opportunity created on 2 September in Washington, D.C., by the resumption of direct negotiations on the establishment of a viable and contiguous Palestinian State living side by side in peace with Israel within secure and recognized borders. Relaunching the negotiations was a brave decision by the Palestinian and Israeli leaders, backed by the efforts of the United States and the Quartet under the sponsorship of Jordan and Egypt.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source
“In this regard, we fully support the work of the Secretary-General and we invite the United Nations system - and above all UN Women and its Executive Director, Ms. Bachelet - to implement it. We have been discussing this matter for a long time. It is a complex task, but we have unfortunate examples in Timor-Leste and Haiti demonstrating that, without integrating the peacebuilding stage into the very design and implementation of peacekeeping operations, we will fail. We must therefore continue to improve the resources at our disposal. That is why, Sir, I thank you once again for organizing this debate.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Peter Wittig and the Ambassador of Austria. We are awaiting bold recommendations to better meet the real needs of post- conflict countries and the competencies available at the international level from other Member States and our system as a whole. To work towards peacebuilding as soon as an armed conflict has ended is to pay due attention to the contribution of women as a key aspect of peacebuilding. How could we imagine setting aside half of a society that is trying to rebuild itself? Leaving women out would undoubtedly pave the way for future disasters. That is why we believe that women must have access to decision-making in the political, economic, social and cultural arenas in a more systematic manner and on an equal footing with men.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We must learn from these experiences insofar as they guarantee a political dialogue with the authorities of the host country and close coordination in the reconstruction efforts led by various United Nations agencies. The withdrawal strategy for these offices should be carefully prepared - because these situations are looming already and will continue to be an issue - in order to avoid opening new gaps or the re-emergence of tensions due to a lack of resources or attention from the international community. There is no one-size-fits- all solution. Each problem must be considered on a case-by-case basis by the international community. We are closely following the work of the Senior Advisory Group for the Review of International Civilian Capacities, led by Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno. This matter was raised by Mr.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The United Nations have drafted a state reconstruction plan for Kivu - the stabilization and reconstruction plan for areas emerging from armed conflict - and we must ensure that all the international institutions, in particular the European Union, which is the leading donor to and backer of countries emerging from crisis, work together towards the same goal. There is a need for synergy. Given the gravity of the crisis from which the Democratic Republic of the Congo has only recently emerged, it is the primary challenge for our Organization. We have examples of relative success. Sierra Leone was raised as an example by my British colleague, but we also have the positive experiences of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic and the United Nations Integrated Office in Burundi.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We know that we cannot indefinitely remain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but that we can withdraw the United Nations forces only if we leave behind State institutions that are sufficiently sound to ensure the development and stability of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We will do so, of course, alongside the Congolese authorities. These reconstruction tasks are tremendous. Moreover, we might well ask ourselves whether the area is really in a post-conflict situation. It is therefore essential that a responsible relationship be established between the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the actors of the international community as a whole.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“It is also difficult because we must simultaneously conduct a set of very different tasks - from the disarmament of armed groups to the strengthening of State institutions - and because one cannot employ a sequential approach. As we have already heard in this Chamber, we have to simultaneously conduct peacekeeping and lay the groundwork for peacebuilding. Lastly, it is difficult because we must better assess the risks associated with new threats, such as drug and human trafficking, organized crime and even corruption, which have great potential to destabilize fragile countries. In this respect, I believe that there is no more telling example of what we are discussing here than the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I am not the first to cite this example.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate. France endorses the statement to be delivered by the representative of the European Union. I think that everyone around this table is in broad agreement regarding the need to improve the effectiveness of the means by which the international community takes action to prevent a country recently emerged from conflict from relapsing into a crisis. I believe there is also consensus on the fact that this is a long-term and difficult endeavour. It is difficult because it requires that institutions with very different practices and traditions, and that clearly cherish their autonomy, work together.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In this regard, we fully support the work of the Secretary-General and we invite the United Nations system - and above all UN Women and its Executive Director, Ms. Bachelet - to implement it. We have been discussing this matter for a long time. It is a complex task, but we have unfortunate examples in Timor-Leste and Haiti demonstrating that, without integrating the peacebuilding stage into the very design and implementation of peacekeeping operations, we will fail. We must therefore continue to improve the resources at our disposal. That is why, Sir, I thank you once again for organizing this debate.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source
“Peter Wittig and the Ambassador of Austria. We are awaiting bold recommendations to better meet the real needs of post- conflict countries and the competencies available at the international level from other Member States and our system as a whole. To work towards peacebuilding as soon as an armed conflict has ended is to pay due attention to the contribution of women as a key aspect of peacebuilding. How could we imagine setting aside half of a society that is trying to rebuild itself? Leaving women out would undoubtedly pave the way for future disasters. That is why we believe that women must have access to decision-making in the political, economic, social and cultural arenas in a more systematic manner and on an equal footing with men.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source
“We must learn from these experiences insofar as they guarantee a political dialogue with the authorities of the host country and close coordination in the reconstruction efforts led by various United Nations agencies. The withdrawal strategy for these offices should be carefully prepared - because these situations are looming already and will continue to be an issue - in order to avoid opening new gaps or the re-emergence of tensions due to a lack of resources or attention from the international community. There is no one-size-fits- all solution. Each problem must be considered on a case-by-case basis by the international community. We are closely following the work of the Senior Advisory Group for the Review of International Civilian Capacities, led by Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno. This matter was raised by Mr.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source
“The United Nations have drafted a state reconstruction plan for Kivu - the stabilization and reconstruction plan for areas emerging from armed conflict - and we must ensure that all the international institutions, in particular the European Union, which is the leading donor to and backer of countries emerging from crisis, work together towards the same goal. There is a need for synergy. Given the gravity of the crisis from which the Democratic Republic of the Congo has only recently emerged, it is the primary challenge for our Organization. We have examples of relative success. Sierra Leone was raised as an example by my British colleague, but we also have the positive experiences of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic and the United Nations Integrated Office in Burundi.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source
“We know that we cannot indefinitely remain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but that we can withdraw the United Nations forces only if we leave behind State institutions that are sufficiently sound to ensure the development and stability of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We will do so, of course, alongside the Congolese authorities. These reconstruction tasks are tremendous. Moreover, we might well ask ourselves whether the area is really in a post-conflict situation. It is therefore essential that a responsible relationship be established between the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the actors of the international community as a whole.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source
“It is also difficult because we must simultaneously conduct a set of very different tasks - from the disarmament of armed groups to the strengthening of State institutions - and because one cannot employ a sequential approach. As we have already heard in this Chamber, we have to simultaneously conduct peacekeeping and lay the groundwork for peacebuilding. Lastly, it is difficult because we must better assess the risks associated with new threats, such as drug and human trafficking, organized crime and even corruption, which have great potential to destabilize fragile countries. In this respect, I believe that there is no more telling example of what we are discussing here than the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I am not the first to cite this example.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate. France endorses the statement to be delivered by the representative of the European Union. I think that everyone around this table is in broad agreement regarding the need to improve the effectiveness of the means by which the international community takes action to prevent a country recently emerged from conflict from relapsing into a crisis. I believe there is also consensus on the fact that this is a long-term and difficult endeavour. It is difficult because it requires that institutions with very different practices and traditions, and that clearly cherish their autonomy, work together.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source
“As the President of the French Republic has often affirmed, France will continue to be engaged as long as necessary - and as long as the Afghans wish us to be.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“Lastly, the Special Representative and UNAMA should continue to work on bringing coherence to international assistance, along with the Afghan Government and the Special Representative of the International Security Assistance Force, with the aim of moving towards the goal of aligning 80 per cent of international assistance with national priority programmes. Allow me to conclude by reiterating my country's commitment to Afghans in their struggle to establish a country where the rule of law, democratic and prosperous, prevails, while ensuring that their territory does not once again serve as a launching pad for international terrorism. We shall continue to be part of collective efforts by focusing our military and civilian forces in Kapisa Province and the Surobi district.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“That is precisely the role of the Special Representative. He has our full support. Secondly, support for an inter-Afghan and regional political reconciliation process will likely be the most difficult and important issue to be dealt with in the coming months. We should further work to ensure that the United Nations plays a decisive role. In that regard, we are prepared to consider modalities for further involvement by UNAMA, which should remain President Karzai's sole interlocutor on this issue. However, the key to the stability of Afghanistan is also a regional matter, and the United Nations, by virtue of its impartiality, is well situated to bring together all regional stakeholders around a common goal.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“It is in that context that we need the legitimacy, impartiality and expertise of the United Nations in Afghanistan more than ever before. France unreservedly supports the work of Special Representative Staffan de Mistura. We pay tribute to all the staff of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), who have carried out their duties under difficult conditions. We support the Special Representative's priorities under his 3+l approach, which is in line with the mandate provided in resolution 1917 (2010). That re-centering is now beginning to produce results. First, I wish to refer to the elections again in order to commend the United Nations for its assistance in the preparations for the poll. I should also like to thank Mr. De Mistura for his personal involvement at decisive points during the electoral process.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“However, we must send out a clear message that transition does not mean departure, but an increasing handover of responsibilities to Afghan security forces with the assistance of the international community. Improving governance and combating corruption are key elements of the contract proposed at Kabul between the international community and the Afghan State. The Taliban, who are responsible for the overwhelming majority of civilian casualties, as my British colleague has just emphasized, are continuing their attacks and extortion and are giving no sign of a desire to engage in dialogue. The Afghan people and the members of the international community have paid the price. In spite of the efforts by the Government of Pakistan, the havens that the Afghan Taliban continue to use there remain a matter of concern.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“We are prepared to pursue dialogue with Afghan officials with a view to considering the eventual removal of the Taliban from the list if they meet the political criteria of reconciliation. The Kabul Conference also made it possible to acknowledge the work done by Afghans and NATO for a gradual transfer of responsibility for security in various provinces and districts. Those efforts must continue and must lead to the gradual assumption by Afghans of responsibility for their own security, and they should be accompanied by our ongoing support to train and equip Afghan security forces. That is the best way to demonstrate to Afghans and to public opinion in our own countries that progress is being made.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“The meeting made it possible to reaffirm the support of the international community for the peace, reconciliation and reintegration programme that President Karzai launched on 29 June. That process should be carried out by Afghans themselves. However, the international community cannot just stand on the sidelines. Our support must remain undiminished, so long as certain conditions are respected: the rejection of violence, the absence of links to international terrorism, and respect for the Constitution, human rights and the rights of women. The evolution of the composition of the list of persons and entities linked with Al-Qaida and the Taliban, established by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), has concretely spelled out the inter-Afghan reconciliation process.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“That is the first success, and it is an Afghan success. However, the task is not yet finished. The Electoral Complaints Commission should impartially and professionally address the fraud complaints that have been brought to it. The official announcement of results, scheduled for 30 October, must not be delayed. The second event was the holding of the Kabul Conference on 20 July, under the co-chairmanship of the United Nations and the Afghan Government, which aimed to establish another milestone in Afghanistan's transition to full exercise of its sovereign authority, which began at the London Conference last January. That is why our leaders so strongly emphasized that the Conference, which brought together 76 delegations from throughout the world, had to be held in Kabul and nowhere else.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I would of course like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for the presentation of the report (S/2010/463) and the briefing on the situation in Afghanistan they have just made. The representative of the European Union will shortly make a statement, with which France associates itself. 11 Two important events this summer have had a significant impact on the political situation in Afghanistan that should give us a degree of optimism. The first and most recent event was the holding of legislative elections on 18 September. It is a cause for satisfaction that, despite their threats and violence, the Taliban failed to prevent 2,500 candidates from campaigning and more than 4 million Afghans from voting.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“We must also support the work of the Group of Experts set up to support the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), which is responsible for keeping the consolidated list of individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida and the Taliban up to date. That is our vision - giving the international community the means to address, in strict respect for democratic principles and human rights, a threat that all States face today.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“We must promote genuine regional strategies in response to the destabilization efforts of terrorist networks. The increase in transnational organized crime, which the Council has already debated, is a significant factor in spreading terrorism in that it weakens the capacity of States to respond. Our Organization must remain mobilized against that scourge. In that regard, I would cite the example of drug trafficking as proof of that, whether in Central Asia or West Africa. Lastly, we must give our full support to the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force entrusted with coordinating all the Organization's counter-terrorism work.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“All States must ratify and implement the 16 relevant international legal instruments. Negotiations on the comprehensive counter-terrorism convention, a potential cornerstone of international cooperation, must be concluded. The fight against terrorism led by the security forces and the judicial authorities must be pursued in respect for human rights and the relevant international instruments. That is a condition for the legitimacy and effectiveness of the fight against terrorism. Technical assistance must underpin the joint activities of intelligence services, police authorities and judicial bodies. It should help all States to meet their commitments. Poverty and the lack of development prospects are the breeding ground for terrorism. United Nations programmes must continue to take that element into account.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“In that regard, I feel it important to underscore one of the most significant developments in terrorist networks that we have seen in some years - their tendency towards regionalization. Rather than a decentralized, amorphous grouping, we are now seeing movements that are independent of one another, each with its own recruitment methods, logistical and financial resources, political aims and raison d'etre, which require particular and appropriate responses. Al-Qaida in the Islamic Mahgreb, a group representing a regional destabilization strategy through cross-border activities, is one of the clearest examples of that evolution. We need to come up with a response that takes such an evolution into account. We have recorded success against terrorist networks, but more must be done.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“Thanks to the willingness of Member States, we now have the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, for which the General Assembly has just reaffirmed its support. However, the character and aspects of the threat continue to change, given its complex roots specific to each regional situation. We refer here to roots and not to causes, much less to justifications. However, the international community should make no mistake about the fact that terrorism is inexcusable in every instance and circumstance. That principled position should not inhibit us from seeking to understand the roots of the phenomenon of terrorism so as to better adapt the tools we have developed to confront it.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I would of course like to thank the Turkish presidency of the Security Council for having organized this debate. We have all been or could be affected by terrorism, as France found several days ago with the kidnapping of five of its citizens in Niger. France would therefore like to see the United Nations play a greater role in combating terrorism. Much has already been done in that regard. Since 1963, we have adopted 16 international instruments on the subject. In the early 1990s, the Security Council began to address this issue, which poses a serious threat to international peace and security. A sanctions regime was imposed on Al-Qaida and the Taliban.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“We encourage all States to cooperate with the 1737 Committee and with the future panel of experts established by resolution 1929 (2010), which should enhance the effectiveness of the Committee's actions. In that context, my country fully endorses the desire expressed by the Permanent Representative of Japan that the panel of experts be rapidly constituted.”
2010-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6384 (2010) · source
“It is also essential for the effectiveness of the Council's work and for its credibility that the international community ensure full respect for the measures adopted by the Security Council. The 1737 Committee plays an essential role in that respect. The Committee's activities reveal the scope and diversity of Iran's practices to evade the sanctions and thus confirm that we must maintain great vigilance. It is important 10-53435 for the 1737 Committee to know that Member States are properly implementing these measures. It must continue to investigate alleged cases of violations submitted to it and continue its assistance and outreach activities. My country welcomes the fact that at the end of July the 1737 Committee was able to adopt a complete work programme for the coming year.”
2010-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6384 (2010) · source
“Their goal is to convince Iran to negotiate in line with the dual-track approach that the six countries have consistently advocated. To be fully effective and attain their objectives, these measures must be scrupulously implemented by all and their application must be strictly monitored. That is the responsibility of all parties and of the 1737 Committee. For its part, the European Union, by adopting measures on 26 July to rigorously implement resolution 1929 (2010), is fully playing its role; other countries have decided to follow that example. As Ambassador Nishida did in his briefing, my country encourages all delegations that have not yet done so to submit their national reports to the 1737 Committee on the implementation of resolution 1929 (2010).”
2010-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6384 (2010) · source