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“Combating terrorism requires the indispensable cooperation of the police and the courts. However, we must keep in mind that the current economic and social situation in different parts of the world creates very fertile ground for the development of violent radicalization. We must therefore develop new strategies that conform to a concept in which security and development are closely connected. The events in Mali are a good example of what happens when citizens do not have recourse to a reliable security and development framework, because terrorist groups can then take power, posing a serious threat to the country in question and the international community with their mafioso behaviour.”
2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900Resumption1 (2013) · source
“To that end, we need a strategy that guides the actions necessary at the international, regional and national levels. In 2006, the General Assembly adopted the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy by consensus in resolution 60/288. National and regional strategies are also necessary to help avoid duplicating efforts and eliminate existing dangerous gaps. In that regard, I believe that the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force must intensify its work in order to facilitate a better integration and coordination of national and international actions. Terrorism must be condemned firmly and emphatically, and we must accept no justification for it. That is compatible with undertaking a serious analysis of the origins of violent radicalization and the best way to combat it.”
2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Mr. Arias (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the Security Council for this opportunity to participate in today's open debate on a subject that is very important to the international community and which Spain considers to be an undeniable priority. I thank Pakistan for organizing this debate and I wish it luck and success in its presidency of the Council during this difficult month of January. Terrorism is a crime that must be prosecuted solely with the instruments that are granted by the rule of law. Criminal justice must act in its fullest capacity, always guaranteeing due process. Spain is fully convinced that the fight against terrorism and the strict respect for human rights not only are compatible but also reinforce and complement each other. Terrorism is a threat to all that must be combated with efficacy.”
2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Among them, the following are worth mentioning: the neglect of the gender perspective in conflict prevention and early warning; the lack of protection of women and girls against the various forms of gender-based violence, in particular rape and other forms of sexual abuse; the particular vulnerability of certain groups, such as indigenous women or women with disabilities, in the context of conflict; the exclusion of women from peace processes and post-conflict institutions; and the limited role of women's organizations in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and peacebuilding. The international community must therefore step up its efforts in the interest of peace and security to take advantage of the immense potential of women as agents of change.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), many variables have changed in our approach to peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. In that changing context, questions of gender have become an ever more important factor when it comes to the planning, training and evaluation of missions. However, the reasons that led to the adoption ofresolution 1325 (2000) still persist.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“The course was held from 10 to 15 June in Madrid, with the aim of providing the know-how and skills needed to effectively implement gender mainstreaming in international missions and operations. The course focused on how to include the gender perspective in the civilian and military aspects of peace operations in various conflicts. Throughout the course, speakers from the academic, civilian and military world took part, coming from the United Nations, NATO and the European Union. The fourth course will be held in the Netherlands from 19 to 23 November. Moreover, we continue to work in close collaboration with civil society on future activities focused on training inspired in large part by the recommendations of the latest report of the Secretary-General.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Those efforts entail two main lines of action, namely, promoting the role of women in peacebuilding in conflict and post- conflict situations, on the one hand; and, on the other hand, curbing violence against women in conflict situations in order to contribute to the elimination of sexual violence, and especially of such outrageous abuses as the systematic use of rape as a weapon ofwar. At the same time, in response to the appeals of the international community for greater efforts to train civilian and military personnel on gender issues, this year once again the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and the Ministry of Defence of my country, in collaboration with their counterparts in the Netherlands, held the third iteration of the International Course on Gender-Integrated Approach in Operations.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“We also would like to encourage UN-Women to continue its fruitful cooperation with other departments, agencies and programmes of the United Nations system in order to perform its role fully in addressing this issue. It will have the full political support of Spain in that respect. Spain has devoted significant efforts to the promotion of the role of women and the gender perspective in conflict situations. In that regard, I would like to recall that my country drafted an action plan on women, peace and security in 2007, which has been updated several times since; in fact, the third monitoring report was presented during the second half of 2012. Spain has also been promoting a number of initiatives in the field of foreign policy, cooperation for development and defence policy to ensure the proper implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“They are the forgotten ones in wars, refugee camps, reconciliation processes and in terms of access to justice. It is therefore important that the Security Council keep them in mind and appeals to States to adopt the necessary measures to ensure the safety and protection of persons with disabilities in situations of armed conflict, humanitarian emergencies, natural disasters and other hazardous situations. My country also wishes to acknowledge the work done in this area by UN-Women and its Executive Director, Ms. Michelle Bachelet, and to convey our appreciation and gratitude for the recent publication of the sourcebook on women, peace and security, which is a very practical contribution to the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Spain welcomes the Secretary-General's report (S/2012/732) and supports its observations and recommendations, in particular the attention that the role of women's organizations deserves in the context of the prevention and resolution of conflicts and in peacebuilding. In that regard, Spain wishes to highlight the need for the Security Council to not only hold thematic debates and continue to strengthen normative standards on the issue of women, peace and security, but also to decisively promote the mainstreaming of this key issue in all of its activities and decisions. I would also like to make special mention of the recent report of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences, which highlights the invisibility of women with disabilities in times of conflict.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Mr. Arias (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): Spain wishes to express its gratitude for the opportunity to participate in today's Security Council debate and to discuss the specific measures that need to be promoted in order to ensure the full participation of women and girls in peace processes. Currently, we have at our disposal a large body of relevant resolutions and reports. Moreover, and as Spain has already stated during previous debates, experience has shown that when women have the means and the legal framework to do so, they are extremely effective in building peace. That is why this debate is so important, because the role of women in peacebuilding is indispensable.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“The commendable work done by the Ombudsperson since the adoption of resolution 1904 (2009) has allowed for the process of the delisting of sanctioned individuals to proceed in a satisfactory manner. Spain fully supports all processes that lead to initiatives contributing to improving the effectiveness of the system of sanctions. We support the constructive spirit of the reforms undertaken to strengthen safeguards in connection with the proceedings. I wish to make clear that Spain does not question the legitimacy or the legal foundation of the established system, which represents a fundamental pillar of the fight against terrorism.”
2012-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6862 (2012) · source
“We encourage CTED to continue improving the effectiveness of preliminary implementation assessments so as to identify the most relevant shortcomings in the fight against terrorism, with the goal of strengthening its field presence and encouraging cooperation on the part of international donors. Spain believes that the following aspects deserve special attention: the victims of terrorism; the fight against terrorism in the context of the Internet; incitement to terrorism; prevention; and the efforts made by the CTED to promote dialogue and tolerance in accordance with resolution 1624 (2005). Spain welcomes the efforts made by the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) to improve the rigour and transparency of its working methods. I call upon the Committee to continue those endeavours.”
2012-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6862 (2012) · source
“Despite their common denominator, all terrorist manifestations have their own specific characteristics depending on their location. Each terrorist attack therefore requires special consideration and the adoption of national and regional strategies that allow for a local and systematic response. The counter-terrorism Committees, and in particular the efforts made by the Executive Directorate (CTED), must continue to be strengthened so as to promote the inclusion of their valuable contributions in the framework of local strategies that are fully agreed to by the recipient countries and regions.”
2012-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6862 (2012) · source
“In that context, Secretariat bodies such as the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force will be able to play a more active role in coordinated efforts within the system to promote national and regional strategies to counter terrorism. Those entities will also have at their disposal instruments aimed at strengthening coherence such as the Integrated Assistance for Countering Terrorism Initiative and new entities such as the United Nations Centre for Counter- Terrorism, which will allow them to increase such coherence. It is also necessary to promote interaction with the Global Counter-Terrorism Forum, which, despite having been established only recently, has managed to set out a number of principles of action for international cooperation, whose value should be broadly promoted.”
2012-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6862 (2012) · source
“Terrorists never stop seeking out new strategies, new tools and new methods with which to attack and harm the international community. We must therefore be constantly alert so as to tirelessly adjust our response to the terrorist phenomenon and to address it using a multidisciplinary approach. The Secretary-General has on several occasions referred to the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Coordinator. Spain has no doubt as to the usefulness of that post given that it will help to promote a more strategic approach that facilitates communication and interaction among the various United Nations entities. Thus the full implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy will be possible on the basis of broader participation and greater transparency and functionality.”
2012-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6862 (2012) · source
“Mr. Arias (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the opportunity to participate in this open debate. We endorse the statement made by the observer of the European Union. I would also like to address a few issues that I consider especially pertinent. I thank the Chairs of the counter-terrorism Committees for their briefings, and I commend the work they continue to do, together with their respective groups of experts. Given Spain's experience in combating terrorism, I reiterate my country's strong commitment to continuing to cooperate with the three Committees and the entire United Nations system in fighting that threat to the world order, which must remain a permanent priority of the Organization's agenda. Terrorism is a complex, many-faceted phenomenon that is constantly evolving.”
2012-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6862 (2012) · source
“Improved cooperation among the Court, the Peacebuilding Commission, the African Union and the Organization of American States is also of great importance in supporting the fight against impunity with respect to serious international crimes, strengthening the rule of law among the international community.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“In short, an open dialogue at the United Nations on the relationship between the Security Council and the International Criminal Court would contribute to a greater understanding of international justice in general and of the Court in particular. That would help to generate greater confidence in the institutions of the international system ofjustice, and in particular in the Court. In conclusion, I also wish to stress that the relations of the Court have broadened beyond the Security Council to other bodies, as set forth in article 87 of the Rome Statute.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Some members of the Council continue to be great champions of the International Criminal Court since its inception. I call upon those countries to continue to promote cooperation between the Court and the Security Council. The holding of periodic meetings on this topic more frequently than those that have been held so far, similar to those that are held on other issues, would allow for an improvement of the relations between the two bodies. It would also allow for all parties to know the stance of all Council members with regard to cooperation with the International Criminal Court. It would also be desirable for those countries that are part of the Rome Statute to play an informative role vis-a-vis the countries of their region that have yet to ratify the Statute, passing along their experience in the International Criminal Court.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“There are different opinions or perspectives within the Organization that must be heard with the objective of fully understanding the attitude of some ofthe States with regard to the International Criminal Court. For that reason, there must be dialogue between all United Nations Members, especially between and among the members ofthe Security Council. That is the only way to avoid polarization among States members ofthe Council and to help them to come together on compatible and constructive points of view. What I have just said could also help to reduce the gaps that separate members of the Council on important issues of internationaljustice. It could also lend greater consistency and coherency to their relations with the Court.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The 4 October 2004 Relationship Agreement between the United Nations and the International Criminal Court, signed by the President of the Court and the Secretary- General on behalf of their respective institutions, provides a framework for cooperation that still offers a wide range of room to manoeuvre for improving and strengthening relations between both bodies. To that end, it is essential that the necessary political will be put forth. Beyond the technical and legal aspects of the debate on the relationship between the International Criminal Court and the Security Council, I should now like to underscore a number of proposals that could improve the relationship between the two institutions, and thus contribute to bolstering the rule of law and, with it, the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The existence of the International Criminal Court and its action and prestige have in many cases put an end to the impunity that was enjoyed by known international criminals. That is having a deterrent effect, which is playing an enormous role in the maintenance of international peace and security. The cases of Darfur and Libya, referred by the Security Council to the International Criminal Court, are good examples of the complimentary nature of the relationship between the Council and the Court.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“As we all know, relations between the Court and the Council are governed by the provisions of the Rome Statute and the Charter of the United Nations, signed in San Francisco. While the Security Council is the organ responsible for maintaining international peace and security, as set forth in paragraph 1 of Article 24 of the Charter, the International Criminal Court is the organ responsible for prosecuting, with the support of States, those crimes of international scope that, due to their seriousness, endanger peace and security around the world. The prosecution of those crimes that most concern and affect the international community is therefore a complimentary and constitutive element in maintaining international peace and security.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The rule of law is essential for the maintenance of international peace and security, respect for human rights and sustainable human development. Legal certainty and compliance with obligations derived from international commitments are preconditions for stable and peaceful relations based on trust and mutual respect. Effective multilateralism is not possible without respect for the rule of law and international legal certainty. Spain is a country firmly committed to respect for the rule of law, which is a basic principle of our political model and our coexistence and it guides our Government on domestic and international matters. I believe that holding a debate such as this is ofgreat interest, as it allows us to strengthen relations between the Security Council and the International Criminal Court.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Mr. Arias (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): Spain aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union and would like to make some additional comments in our national capacity. I sincerely thank Guatemala for the work that it has undertaken to advance this initiative, on which we should all cooperate to further development it and provide timely follow-up. Following on the High-level Meeting on the Rule of Law at the National and International Levels, held on 24 September, Spain believes that the holding of this debate is very pertinent. We hope it will allow us to delve deeper into this topic with the goal of improving coordination between the Security Council and the International Criminal Court, as well as strengthening the concept of the rule of law in this context.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“I should like to conclude by expressing my appreciation for the efforts of the three Committees to enhance the effectiveness of their work. It is also encouraging to see the growing awareness of the need for all measures to respect individual human rights. With this essential respect for human rights, the entire international community must demonstrate its firm resolve to tackle the barbarity of terrorism.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“We also deem it important that the United Nations system entities that depend on the Security Council, as well as those that are part of the Secretariat and most closely tied to the General Assembly, maintain smooth relations in a context of flexible and effective coordination, so as to allow for consistent, complementary and holistic action in our efforts to eradicate terrorism. Hence we welcome the announcement by the Secretary-General of his intention to establish a single coordinator in the combat against terrorism. We are ready to continue to reflect and debate as required to continue to improve the system that we have created, with a view to promoting the implementation of the Global Strategy through operational, rigorous, open and participatory procedures.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“Spain welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 1977 (2011), since it extends and strengthens the mandate of the 1540 Committee in the essential context of Member States' full and strict compliance with their obligations with regard to weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems in all its aspects. In that context, Spain wishes to underscore the work of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism, and calls for further cooperation among all stakeholders in the fight against nuclear terrorism. During this debate, the need to further improve cooperation among the three Committees and their expert groups has been pointed out.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“Convinced of its very valuable contribution, we believe that its human and material resources should be strengthened to ensure stronger direct presence and assistance on the ground in the relevant countries. The proliferation and possession of weapons of mass destruction by non-State actors or by rogue States or those that violate international law are serious threats to international peace and security. We have shown our support for the 1540 Committee's efforts to design monitoring mechanisms for the implementation of that resolution and to further its universal application.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“Spain would also like to underscore the work carried out by the Counter-terrorism Committee (CTC) and its Executive Directorate (CTED) in ensuring the implementation of resolutions 1373 (2011), 1624 (2005) and 1963 (2010) and the provision of technical assistance to countries that need it and request it. In that regard, I would like to point out the progress made regarding victims of terrorism with the adoption of resolution 1963 (2010), as it demonstrates deep solidarity with the victims of terrorism and their families. It is also worth mentioning CTED's efforts to execute its mandate. In particular, we support its work on technical assistance in implementing resolution 1373 (2001).”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“We value the Committee's efforts to increase the transparency of the system to review and update the names of persons and entities on the sanctions regime Consolidated List. The adoption of resolution 1989 (2011) led to an improvement in the Committee's procedures and the calibre of the consolidated list. We underscore the need to continue to ensure that such procedures are impartial and transparent. We also emphasize the important role of the Ombudsperson in improving that impartiality and transparency. In that regard, we would also like to stress the important work of the Committee's Monitoring Team.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“That meeting gave significant impetus to giving a face and voice to such victims. We should be mobilized into providing assistance and support to victims of terrorism on moral grounds. I wish to thank the Chairs of the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities; resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism; and resolution 1540 (2004) for the information provided and for their work with their respective groups of experts. Spain would like to highlight the work of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“With unity and determination, we managed to defeat it through a democratic response, on the basis of our constitutional model of rights and freedoms, as well as international cooperation, which we greatly appreciate. We are a worthy example that, as States, we cannot successfully act alone in the fight against terrorism. Spain demonstrates particular solidarity with the victims, who so often suffer, apart from the attack itself, the added injustice of rejection or neglect. We believe that our national legislation is an advanced model of recognition, protection and assistance for the victims of terrorism, whose spirit we wish to disseminate and promote at the international level. We also call for a new meeting to provide follow-up to the symposium on victims of terrorism, convened by the Secretary- General in New York in September 2008.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“The United Nations system has been undertaking significant work in the fight against terrorism. It must continue to play a prominent role as the guarantor of international law. Spain is committed to that. In that regard, I wish to reiterate the strong commitment of Spain in the fight against all forms of terrorism, whatever its motive or manifestation. I would also like to reaffirm my Government's wish that such a task be an ongoing priority of the United Nations agenda. In addition to our cruel experience of jihadist terrorism with the attacks of 11 March 2004, Spain suffered the blows of the Euskadi Ta Askatasuna terrorist organization for more than four decades.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“Therefore, apart from critical police and judicial activities, the response should often include an element of development. One-sided or ad hoc solutions are not a valid option. A legitimate and systematic approach based on international cooperation is therefore needed. To that end, we have been developing a very satisfactory multilateral system in many respects. However, we are aware that there are still challenges in combating that scourge. We may congratulate ourselves on having helped establish such an approach with, first, the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, adopted by consensus under General Assembly resolution 60/288 in 2006, which we will jointly review for the third time next June; secondly, relevant Security Council resolutions; and, thirdly, existing international legal instruments.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“Mr. Arias (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I welcome the opportunity for my delegation to participate in this debate on the activities undertaken by the three Security Council Committees on the fight against terrorism. In that regard, we would like to fully endorse the content of the statement to be made by the representative of the delegation of the European Union. We all know that terrorism is a global, complex and constantly changing threat that requires us to keep adjusting our response capacities. For that reason, we must continue to promote and to strengthen cooperation at all levels. We must not overlook the fact that the ideological factors behind organized crime, unresolved conflicts, alienation, social marginalization or the lack of peaceful integration in local communities often converge in terrorism.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“In that regard, Panama reiterates once again its deep concern at and condemnation of the situation of the people of Gaza under the Israeli blockade of that territory. We condemn equally strongly the terrorist attacks on the Jewish people by extremists based in the Gaza Strip. We recognize the State of Israel's inherent right to self-defence in accordance with the Charter and international law, in proportion to the threat and in full respect of the human rights of the innocent civilian population. In conclusion, we trust that those who believe that neither the Palestinians nor the Israelis wish or are able to reach a peace agreement are wrong.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049 (2008) · source
“However, if that agreement is to be successful, the parties must achieve the following as soon as possible, if not immediately. The Palestinians must reach a political agreement among themselves that would make it possible to consolidate a single and sustainable Government structure for the whole Palestinian territory. The Israelis must suspend the construction of illegal settlements in the occupied territories and begin removing those settlements, whose existence is unjustifiable and clearly violates international law. Extremist Palestinian groups must stop their acts of violence against innocent Israeli civilians. The Palestinians and the Arab countries must give Israel the necessary and reliable guarantees of its security as a State. Until those conditions are met, the peace efforts in the Middle East are bound to fail.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049 (2008) · source
“Likewise, we have said and we repeat today that the framework of a peace agreement between Israel and Palestine is generally well known and supported by a large part of the international community, as reflected at the Annapolis conference. That framework includes the existence of Israel and Palestine as two economically and politically viable States living side by side and with their neighbours in peace and security; the return to the borders of 1967, except in the case of a specific agreement between the parties; and West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and East Jerusalem as the capital of the Palestinian State. Furthermore, it will be necessary to reach agreement on the future of Palestinian refugees and the use and exploitation of natural resources in the region, in particular water.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049 (2008) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, allow me to thank you, Sir, for having convened this meeting. I also thank the Ambassadors of Israel and Palestine for their respective statements. I further thank Special Coordinator Serry for his consistently comprehensive and balanced reports. Panama has stated on various occasions and reiterates today that even though a solution to the conflict in the Middle East, in particular the conflict between Israel and Palestine, may not necessarily lead to the resolution of all other conflicts in the world, it is nevertheless true that unless that conflict is resolved with agreement among the parties, the conflicts in the rest of the world are unlikely to be solved.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049 (2008) · source
“For that reason, the international community must use all means available to it to achieve peace and stability in Somalia. Until the United Nations establishes the most appropriate mechanisms to address the situation, Panama repeats that it is essential that this Organization, and not simply a few countries in particular, support the efforts of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). Currently, AMISOM is the only hope for bringing peace, stability and development to the people of Somalia. Finally, Panama is grateful for the commitment of a number of States Members of this Organization and regional organizations to undertake operations along the Somali coast with a view to combating the acts of piracy, which are affecting the region and the entire world.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, Sir, allow me to thank you for having convened this important meeting on Somalia and the piracy that affects its coast and international peace and security. For that reason, Panama supported the resolution adopted by the Security Council, while remaining aware of its scope and that the international community must ensure that it is implemented fully in accordance with international law. Somalia is more than an untamed coast. It is a country whose citizens barely survive amid the most abject poverty, caused by years of wars, drought and political uncertainty. There is no doubt that the piracy that it is currently suffering is a symptom, and not a cause, of the insecurity of Somalia.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“Our delegation is of the view that the text under consideration meets that objective. Therefore, we shall be voting in favour of this text.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“The references to previous Security Council resolutions on the subject, to the obligation of the parties to comply with the provisions of the Road Map, to the importance of the Arab Peace Initiative and to the ongoing bilateral negotiations process between Israelis and Palestinians that began in Annapolis are a reflection of this Council's support for the peace process in the Middle East, as well as for the objectives of the Council that must be met, namely an end to Israeli occupation of all Arab territories held since 1967, including the Syrian Golan, and the establishment of a sovereign, independent and viable Palestinian State, living in peace and security with its neighbours, and in particular with Israel. For Panama, the principal objective of this draft resolution is to provide an impetus for the peace process in the Middle East.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“Therefore, on this occasion, we shall limit ourselves to commenting on the draft resolution before the Council. At first glance, the text under consideration appears lacking in substance. However, a closer reading of the text shows that it sets forth with sufficient accuracy the various issues that are part of this conflict.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): Mr. President, first and foremost, I would like to thank you for your presence today in the Security Council and, in turn, would like to thank the Deputy Secretary- General and the Secretary of State of the United States, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom, and the Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of China. Panama welcomes the convening of this meeting to consider the joint United States-Russian Federation initiative of submitting for the consideration of this Council a draft resolution on the situation in the Middle East. Two days from now, the Security Council will hold an open debate on this same subject.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“Finally, I would like to point out that, regardless of specific results, the fruitful exchanges held this year within the Working Group were crucial to clarifying and improving the implementation of current working methods, as well as to exploring new ways to make the Council more efficient in its deliberations. Before closing, on a more personal note, I would like to extend my particular gratitude to all members of the Working Group for their time and effort. Their contributions to improving the working methods will definitely be translated into concrete results in the subsequent work of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions.”
2008-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6043 (2008) · source
“Following those consultations, we drafted a response that is currently under no-objection procedure and should be delivered to the Chair in the following days. That communication includes a response from the Secretariat on the questions posed to them and highlights relevant passages of note of the President of 08-64915 the Security Council in document S/2006/507 that could assist them in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the methods of the Working Group. As a follow-up to the open debate on the implementation on the note by the President of the Security Council (S/2006/507), the delegation of Belgium submitted a proposal to update that note. However, some delegations suggested that we defer the consideration of that issue until 2009.”
2008-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6043 (2008) · source
“We expect agreement to be reached on that matter in the coming days. The Working Group also considered a proposal by the Chair on meeting formats and the participation of non- Council members, but was unable to reach a decision on that matter. Further, the Working Group received a letter dated 5 September from the Chair of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, requesting us to examine their current procedures and to recommend measures to improve them, based on the practices of other Council subsidiary bodies. In deliberating that issue, we consulted the Secretariat and were briefed by the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict.”
2008-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6043 (2008) · source