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“Recently, the Committee considered an analysis prepared by the Executive Directorate on the progress made by States in adopting and implementing the relevant international conventions and protocols related to terrorism. With regard to facilitating technical assistance to States, the Committee is considering a technical assistance action plan for 2007 that has been prepared by the Executive Directorate. It is expected that that will bear fruit in the coming months. As it has been put forward, the action plan sets out a road map for future work with donors and recipients of assistance aimed at helping recipients to speed up the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). The Committee has also approved a new and updated technical assistance matrix that will serve as a crucial tool in that process.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“Furthermore, Afghanistan, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Georgia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan and Viet Nam have consented to visits. The Committee looks forward to receiving the consent of other countries to be visited. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Governments of Member States for their valuable cooperation in the preparations for the Committee's visits, which will certainly advance our common efforts to end the scourge of terrorism. Lastly, with regard to the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001), the Committee will continue to encourage Member States to ratify and implement the 16 international counter-terrorism instruments.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“Another important tool employed by the Committee to assess the implementation by States of resolution 1373 (2001) are the on-site visits aimed at evaluating the implementation on the ground of resolution 1373 (2001) and at identifying potential technical assistance needs. Many of those visits include the participation of representatives from other international organizations, as well as representatives from the Monitoring Team that assists the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999). The Committee is currently considering the reports of last year's visits to India and Pakistan. The Committee recently concluded its visit to Turkey and will visit Bangladesh in the coming weeks.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“In the coming weeks, the Committee will carry out an overall evaluation of the status of the implementation by Member States of the provisions of resolution 1373 (2001). That will be based on a working document prepared by the Executive Directorate for that purpose. Among other things, that document will be based on information included in the Preliminary Implementation Assessments and will enable the Committee to develop mechanisms that are better tailored to the individual needs of countries that might benefit from special attention as regards Visits and technical assistance.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“The Committee expects that all such assessments will have been submitted by the end of May 2007, thereby giving the Committee a comprehensive picture of the status of the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). In the process of analysing and approving Preliminary Implementation Assessments, the Committee will also be able to ascertain the respective 3 technical assistance needs of States. With the consent of the countries concerned, those needs will be conveyed to potential donors. However, I must point out that, given the fact that the Committee has yet to agree on a standardized cover letter to accompany those assessments, the Committee has been unable to begin to assess the assessments that have been approved in the subcommittees.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“Based on that work programme, the Committee is currently focusing its activities on three main areas, namely, monitoring and promoting the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001); providing technical assistance to States in a dynamic manner on two fronts; and maintaining dialogue with States on the implementation of resolution 1624 (2005). With regard to monitoring and promoting the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001), the Committee, working through its subcommittees, has been considering the Preliminary Implementation Assessments of Member States, which have been prepared by the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED). To date, the Executive Directorate has submitted 171 Preliminary Implementation Assessments, with 27 of those having been approved by subcommittees.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): As Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, I am pleased to brief the Council about the work carried out by the Committee since its last report, in September 2006. At the outset, I would like to thank the members of the Security Council for the trust they have placed in Panama to preside over the Counter-Terrorism Committee. I assure them that I will devote every effort to preside over the Committee while upholding its guiding principles of transparency, impartiality and uniformity of approach. During the current period, the Committee adopted its work programme for coming quarter.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“Only this will ease the political transition of the Balkans to greater understanding and stability. The success or failure of efforts in Bosnia is very closely linked to other similar situations in the region.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“Yet progress in the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina requires the active participation of the international community. Today more than ever, we all have a responsibility to guide Bosnia and Herzegovina towards a liberal democracy and a free-market economy. Through the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, we reiterate our support and urge the parties to take the difficult political decisions necessary for the country if it is to progress. Likewise, the European Union needs to increase its commitment to Bosnia if it expects the country to meet the obligations that will set it on the road to Brussels. The European Union should ensure that the responsibilities it has assumed in Bosnia continue to be a priority to its members, and that it fulfils that obligation in an energetic and broad-based manner.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“The leaders of each ethnic group making up the population of the country have the primary obligation to reform institutions and enter into political agreements that go beyond their pre-war nationalist goals. The decisions to be taken by Bosnia and Herzegovina's political leaders are difficult, which is not surprising in view of the tragic background that led to the disintegration of the former Yugoslavia. We reaffirm the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina and urge its political leaders to cooperate among themselves and with the High Representative in order to resume the institutional reform process. Although the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina is in the hands of its citizens, it also requires greater leadership, courage and vision on the part of its leaders than has been seen recently.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“The absence of progress in the areas of the constitution and the police and the insufficient cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), among other things, have paralysed Bosnia and set the stage for regression. Without ethnic and political consensus in Bosnia, the viability of the country is called into question. Thus, the main goal of the Dayton Accords - to consolidate peace in a multi-ethnic Bosnia - seems to be disappearing over the horizon. The year 2006 was not a good one for Bosnia. Ethnic and nationalist policies have slowed and jeopardized the reform process that was leading the country towards European integration.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): Let me begin by welcoming Mr. Nikola Spirie and thanking him for his statement this morning with regard to the work, commitment and responsibilities of his Government. My delegation is pleased also to welcome the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Christian Schwarz-Schilling, and to thank him for the work he has done in carrying out his tremendous task, which deserves acknowledgment. The best witness to his work is the fact that, more than 10 years after the war and its scars, Bosnia and Herzegovina remains under the same Government without further outbreaks of violence. However, much remains to be done. The current political stagnation in Bosnia jeopardizes the progress made in consolidating the achievements of the last 12 years.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“It would be regrettable too if the Council, even though possessing the necessary majority, were unable to adopt a decision owing to the veto power of one or more permanent members. I call upon my fellow members to rethink this process, to consider all the available options and to take every reasonable - and I stress "reasonable" - opportunity to ensure that Serbs and Kosovars alike can reach an agreement on their future, an agreement that has not been imposed from on high.”
2007-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5673 (2007) · source
“If I were asked what interest the Kosovar Albanian authorities could have in reaching an agreement if they know that they can ultimately attain independence, my sole answer would be that, in my View, they - as well as the European Union and the rest of the world, I should think - understand that an agreement between the parties would be better than an imposed solution. And if I were asked what interest the Serbs could have in a negotiating process if they know that the outcome has been predetermined, I would respond in a similar way: In my opinion, it is preferable for the Serbs - as well as for the entire region and for the Kosovars - to put an end to the problem through an agreement between the parties than through an imposed solution. It would be regrettable if the Council were divided when it took a final decision.”
2007-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5673 (2007) · source
“Faced with this reality, I ask that we take into consideration the possibility that this Council adopt, now, President Ahtisaari's government programme for Kosovo, but I propose as well that this decision not come into force right away - in other words, that there be a six-month waiting period, and that during those six months we resume negotiations to ensure that both Serbia and Kosovo can come to an agreement, which in my opinion can be far better than what we have in hand today.”
2007-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5673 (2007) · source
“Everyone agrees or affirms that the status quo is Kosovo is not sustainable. Some think that it is up to the Security Council to take action immediately and adopt a position in this respect, and they believe that the way to do so is to support to the programme presented by President Ahtisaari. Others feel that the negotiations have not run their course, that there has not yet been enough discussion of the status issue, and that a more expansive process of discussion will be required. But everyone agrees that an agreement between the parties - forgive me for being redundant - would be preferable to any other solution.”
2007-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5673 (2007) · source
“We sit here, discuss and decide on the fate of territories and of human beings. The decision we have to take today is particularly significant because it is about just that - a matter of discussing the political integrity and identity of a people and a territory. In voicing opinions on this topic, we are doing so with the respect and deep reflection that this reality requires of us. Everyone is well familiar with the political process that took place over the past five years - the situation of conflict and genocide in Kosovo - which we called catastrophic at certain times. We are also familiar with the efforts by the European Union and NATO to create institutions of government and to pacify the region, in accordance with the instructions of the United Nations. Nevertheless, today we are at a complex, difficult crossroads.”
2007-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5673 (2007) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, let me congratulate you, Mr. President, for taking up your functions as President of the Security Council and assure you of the support and cooperation of the mission of Panama. I would also like to thank Ambassador Verbeke for having led our mission to Kosovo in the transparent and efficient way he did. I also thank him for the report, which thoroughly reflects our experiences during the mission. I cannot fail to thank Ambassador Churkin for having had the excellent idea of a visit to Kosovo. I think it enabled us - some of us, at least - to have a much clearer vision of the realities in that region. Since taking up this post in the Security Council, I have constantly been impressed by the power and authority that the Security Council of the United Nations has.”
2007-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5673 (2007) · source
“The gradual accumulation of consequences is precisely its most dangerous quality, because, as the poet T.S. Eliot wrote, "This is the way the world ends/ Not with a bang but a whimper".”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“For example, in 2000 we held a debate on the impact of HIV/AIDS on peace and security on the African continent. We sought then to provide visibility to the problem. Although the debate led to no direct action, it demonstrated the consensus of the international community on setting objectives. No one can deny the positive effect of actions undertaken because of that and other debates. It is now undeniable that the use of fossil fuels to produce energy contributes to global warming. It is equally undeniable that global warming will exacerbate poverty and national tragedies, which are breeding grounds for civil war and, sometimes imperceptibly, for conflicts that affect international peace and security. Although the impact of climate change on daily life may be subtle, it has powerful effects.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“Greater synergy and cooperation among actors, based on the unique characteristics of each region, will allow us better to grasp the approaching challenges. The causes and effects of climate change are of such magnitude and varied impact that each and every United Nations organ, including the Security Council, is obligated to consider them under the respective mandates assigned to each by the Charter. Today's debate, being held at the invitation of the Security Council with the participation of all States Members of the Organization, should focus especially on those aspects of the subject that could constitute sources of international conflict and instability. On previous occasions, the Council has held debates on its role in matters of competence shared among the other United Nations organs.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“That issue also encompasses other aspects, such as the growing costs of the competition for scarce energy resources, the defence and security of sources, and the right of States to meet their energy needs. It is clear, however, that we still need greater understanding of its impact on global warming, the environment and international peace and security. That is why we must strengthen national and regional capacities and mechanisms at various levels in order to better understand and address the situation. Today, at the United Nations and various regional organizations, political, social and scientific efforts are being undertaken to understand the relationship between the use of certain energy resources, climate change and their consequences for human beings.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, Madam, allow me to congratulate you on your Government's initiative of organizing this thematic debate on the links between energy, security and, in particular, the effects of climate change on potential causes of conflict and its impact on international security and stability. In the coming weeks, the thirty-seventh regular session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States will be held in Panama, under the theme "Energy for sustainable development". That is further proof of the importance that the Government of Panama attaches to matters related to climate change and its consequences for society. There is a strong, broadly recognized link between the availability of sources of clean, affordable and reliable energy and the sustainable development of peoples.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“The tendency in the Organization is for political problems to be dealt with bureaucratically and by the Secretariat or by the diplomats - a trend that we are following today. I wonder whether it would not be appropriate for the Organization to ensure that the current political leaders in various regions and countries, in addressing situations like these, take matters more directly in hand; to ensure that visits to these countries strengthen not only bilateral political and economic ties, but also somehow the ties between political leaders; and to ensure that such leaders - who, like diplomats, have a way of communicating with one another - more resolutely and energetically confront the problem of human rights violations. Would Mr. Holmes like to make any response concerning those issues?”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“Recently, the Human Rights Council sent a mission to the Sudan, which was not permitted to enter. This Council and the rest of the Organization ignored that deplorable situation. Moreover, the Human Rights Council has just adopted a resolution on the Sudan, and here we have not taken official note of it. Panama also reiterates that the declaration of our heads of State or Government of 2005 (General Assembly resolution 60/1), which linked security, development and human rights and established the principle of the responsibility to protect, must have some practical effect. Mr. Holmes, at the end of his presentation, stated that the tragic human rights situation in the region is clearly linked to the political situation.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): Like preceding speakers, I should like to thank Under- Secretary-General Holmes for his clear, detailed and, especially, powerful briefing. I welcome the fact that no Council member has said that this issue belongs within the purview of other forums of the Organization. It seems that when human suffering crosses borders, that fact alone makes it an issue that the Security Council must address. Let us not forget that, while borders are interesting to diplomats, politicians and mapmakers, borders are of little or no importance to the people who live in a region such as this. Panama emphasizes that we must seek mechanisms to ensure that various United Nations organs and forums act in a more coordinated manner. That applies in particular to the Security Council and the Human Rights Council.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“Panama has taken note of the fact that all parties have acknowledged that Iran has a right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, and that like all other parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons it also has an obligation to prevent the same. Panama therefore understands that all that is lacking is determination and good faith in order to understand and share the concern of the international community.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): Panama understands its participation in the Security Council to be a fiduciary responsibility to the Members and organizations of the United Nations to promote international peace and security. In that context, Panama is pleased that the Security Council was able to act unanimously in sending a message of clear concern to the people and Government of Iran as regards their nuclear programme. Nevertheless, whenever the Council adopts a resolution to impose sanctions, that clearly is a failure of the political process. Panama therefore calls upon all parties to launch as soon as possible a negotiations process aimed at resolving the conflict that prompted the Security Council to act today.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“But all countries suffer from the scourge of the production, illicit trade and proliferation of small arms and light weapons. As former Secretary-General Kofr Annan said, while some View terrorism and weapons of mass destruction as the main threat to world peace, others consider that they face the immediate threat of small arms, used in internal conflicts. An effective multilateral response to the threat to peace posed by small arms and light weapons continues to be needed.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“Such cooperation should continue and should be enhanced; it will create new synergy between the United Nations and other multilateral actors, which, each within its own area of responsibility, can contribute to this common undertaking. I cannot fail today to join other members in touching on another aspect of non-proliferation. In our era of globalization, it is artificial and dangerous to compartmentalize threats. Panama is among the vast majority of States that has never even considered the option of developing or acquiring weapons of mass destruction; that would have run counter to our priority of promoting national development in a context of peace, security and the rule of law. Indeed, Panama is a demilitarized State, having dismantled its army in conformity with a constitutional mandate.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“That poses a challenge to State institutions not designed to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. We take note of the efforts that must be made by small countries seeking to do their collective duty but lacking sufficient institutional, material or human resources to do so expeditiously. We therefore appreciate the assistance that the Committee provides to States indirectly, through its expert groups, in formulating and adopting national legislation to that end. In particular, we welcome the idea of convening outreach seminars on these and related issues, jointly with regional organizations.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“Panama, whose economic development depends on the smooth flow of international trade, considers that, in the present international context of globalization, international peace and security is indivisible: an attack against one nation is an attack against all. Cooperation is therefore crucial for the success of resolution 1540 (2004). The implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) has given rise to a process of interaction between the Security Council and Member States, which are obliged to report to the Council on their compliance with the provisions of the resolution. From our Viewpoint, there is one especially problematical area here: among the requirements of the resolution is the establishment of national export controls over dual-use materials, substances, equipment and technologies.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“Last year the Security Council took a significant step towards meeting its commitment to maintain international peace and security by extending the mandate of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) for a further two years, thus acknowledging that the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction poses a significant threat to peace and security. The Council thereby gave operational impetus to provisions relating to State implementation of non- proliferation obligations previously set out in an array of legal instruments on non-proliferation and at conferences on the matter, which additionally called for intensive cooperation among their respective States parties.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to join those who have preceded me in congratulating you and your delegation, Mr. President, on Slovakia's skilful leadership of the Security Council during the month of February. That skill is evident in today's timely convocation of this open debate on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). The delegation of Slovakia has led the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) with marked success. I am also grateful for the presence and participation of our invited guests.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“Panama is a donor country of peace and security at the regional and international level; hence, the great importance we attach to their maintenance and preservation as a universal public good, and in our particular situation as a provider of services, it even becomes a strategic good. This is why the Government of Panama considers that the debate on the issue of security sector reform must be oriented towards generating a broad-ranging consensus, based on respect for the principles and norms of international law and the United Nations Charter.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632 (2007) · source
“It is also in this phase that all the distinct organs of the United Nations will have to act as successive and coordinated parts of a whole in carrying out the objectives and priorities previously established. Only thus will we be able to help each country to reform and tailor its security sector with a view to fulfilling the responsibility to protect the individual human being. In this context, we deem that the United Nations must call for and promote the participation of regional organizations, as stated in Chapter VIII of the Charter, as well as civil society organizations, so that they might play a more active role in this domain.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632 (2007) · source
“Everyone agrees that one of the functions of the Security Council is to prevent situations that might jeopardize international peace and security. It is all the more critical, when resolving conflict situations, that we look at reforming the security sector in post- conflict situations, and it is critical to live up to the responsibility of resolving situations of conflict. It is somewhat more complex when dealing with the process of reforming the security sector of a State in the so-called post-conflict stage. It is in this phase where the Security Council, as well as the Peacebuilding Commission, the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Secretariat, will have important responsibilities to carry out.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632 (2007) · source
“That role includes initiatives ranging from disarmament and non-proliferation to the demobilization and reintegration of irregular forces, as well as combating trafficking in human beings, the circulation of small arms and light weapons and illicit drugs. Its work covers a wide array of policies, such as strengthening judicial systems. Given that wide spectrum of closely interlinked activities, we believe that the thematic and operational approach of the United Nations requires an integrated and coordinated focus, as well as clearly defined goals and priorities. There is therefore a need to promote concrete measures that will ensure coherent and holistic management of the issue on the part of the various entities of the Organization.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632 (2007) · source
“The Republic of Panama believes that security is a public service, given that the State has a responsibility to protect its people. A democratic State has the duty and responsibility to provide security as a service that conforms to the same standards of quality and transparency that regulate other public services and institutions. In that connection, State protection of democratic institutions and national integrity constitutes the manner through which sustainable human development can be guaranteed. The United Nations has been playing an important role in the area of security sector reform, although in a disjointed way due to the functional competencies of its various organs and agencies.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632 (2007) · source
“Although security sector reform is primarily the responsibility of individual States, the goal of ensuring that each State reforms its security sector to support democratic institutions, guarantee the rule of law and protect human rights has pride of place on the international agenda. We believe that security sector reform should be considered in the context of the widely recognized link that exists between security, development and human rights. A dysfunctional security sector may itself be a source of instability that creates obstacles for both development and the enjoyment of human rights. As each of those issues is intimately affected by the historical, political and cultural reality of each country, all security sector reform projects must conform to those realities.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632 (2007) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me at the outset to join others who have spoken before me in congratulating you, Mr. President, as well as the delegation of Slovakia, for the initiative to hold this debate on security sector reform (SSR), a subject of great importance for the work of the United Nations in general, and specifically for that of the Security Council. When we talk about the security sector we are referring to a whole panoply of State institutions that provide support for the rule of law: the armed forces, the police, the judicial system and the intelligence services, among others.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632 (2007) · source
“I would like to give one clear example. I hope that over the coming months or years we will be able to reduce the number of military personnel and increase the number of police and to reduce the number of security personnel and increase the number of personnel who have more to do with institution- building. I also trust that at some point during that phase the Peacebuilding Commission will step in to assist Haiti with its development, and that soon afterwards the Security Council will be able to complete its tasks there. In that regard, however, it seems to us that it would have been appropriate to extend the mandate for 12 months - particularly given what Ambassador Voto-Bernales was able to achieve in the negotiations regarding commitments vis-a-vis the Government of Haiti with respect to development and institution- building.”
2007-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5631 (2007) · source
“Panama regrets that the extension provided for in the resolution was for only eight months, when the Secretary-General, the Group of Friends of Haiti and Haiti itself were hoping that the extension would be for 12 months. In the view of Panama, 12 months should have been allocated to a comprehensive assessment of Haiti's development. Haiti will need not only internal 3 management by Haitians of their political and economic processes - which is paramount - but also the support of the United Nations and the countries of the region. Such support will have to continue not only for 12 months, but for many more. During that period, I am confident that the actions of the Government of Haiti will make progress in such a way as to enable the Security Council to change the Mission's configuration in keeping with that progress.”
2007-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5631 (2007) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): Panama is taking the floor, first, to place clearly on record the importance of the situation in Haiti for our country. Secondly, we wish to thank the countries of the region that have devoted efforts and contributed troops to Haiti - including Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile, Ecuador and Guatemala - and, in particular, the countries outside the region that are doing so, including Sri Lanka, Nepal and Jordan. Panama also wishes to express its appreciation for the efforts made by the delegation of Peru and Ambassador Voto-Bernales in the process of negotiating this resolution on Haiti. I believe that the document finally adopted will make an important contribution to the development and pacification processes in Haiti.”
2007-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5631 (2007) · source
“The basic principles of a peace agreement are known to all: the existence of two democratic States living in peace and security; the creation of an economically viable Palestinian State; and respect for the 1967 borders. Panama believes that the international community must waste no opportunity to exert its influence in favour of that process. As regards Lebanon, Panama deplores the recent incidents of violence along the border with Israel. It appeals to all political and social actors to resolve their differences through dialogue. We also urge the international community to support such a dialogue. Panama understands that, while there is no peace between Israel and Palestine, there will be no peace in the region.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“Moreover, we deplore the fact that attacks by non-State actors continue against civilian targets in Israel. The political commitment of the Palestinian Authority will not be credible until it can prevent such acts. We also regret the ongoing actions of the Israeli Government and armed forces in violation of the resolutions of the Security Council, international law, and international humanitarian law in particular. We appeal to the leaders of Israel and Palestine not to squander this opportunity to build a realistic platform on which they can move towards lasting peace. In that context, we recall the words of Mr. Alvaro de Soto.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“The formation of a Government of national unity in Palestine is a significant event, but if progress of a similar magnitude is to be achieved in the peace process, all the Palestinian political forces will need to commit to dialogue, reject violence and accept earlier agreements. We are, however, concerned that, while the construction being undertaken by the Israeli Government near the Al-Aksa Mosque in Jerusalem may be fully within the scope of the law, that does not mean that it is wise. We feel that, regardless of the justifications adduced, the present moment should be exploited by all to promote peace. We therefore urge the Government of Israel to suspend the construction so as to promote a climate favourable to peace negotiations.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“We also trust that the formation of the new Government will be accompanied by political decisions that will bring an end to the financial and other restrictions afflicting the Palestinian people today. As we have said before, the establishment of a lasting peace between Palestine and Israel requires leadership and commitment within and beyond the region. In that context, we welcome the Quartet's decision to support the parties' current efforts and we await the outcome of the efforts of United States Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice, who will meet with the Prime Ministers of Israel and Palestine this month.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, Sir, allow me, like those who have spoken before me, to congratulate Mr. Alvaro de Soto on his recent appointment as Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and to thank him for the detailed briefing he has just given us. As we consider today the situation in the Middle East, including Palestine, we feel obliged first to pay tribute to the leadership and initiatives of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and in particular His Majesty King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, that led to the agreement signed in Mecca by Mahmoud Abbas and Khaled Meshaal to establish a Government of national unity in Palestine. We trust that the implementation of the agreement will reduce violence and create conditions for a better future for the Palestinian people.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“That is how the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) is carrying out its functions. In the Secretary-General's own words, "UNMIT functions as an integrated Mission, which aims to bring together the peacekeeping, peacebuilding, humanitarian and development actors of the United Nations system". (S/2007/50, paragraph 2) Consequently the Government of Panama energetically supports the Secretary-General's proposal to extend UNMIT's mandate for a 12 month period, to signal the Security Council's commitment to the people and Government of Timor-Leste. Because of the priority that should be attached to deploying police and personnel for electoral assistance from UNMIT in districts outside Dili to prepare support for the elections, we also support deployment of an additional police unit.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source