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Augusto

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first: 2011-06-28
most recent: 2016-12-15
sittings or episodes: 9
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“The threat posed by the radical extremists has to be matched and, in addition to the use of force, a clear ideological response must be provided, including through communication technologies, that counters their propaganda at every turn and reduces their capacity to mobilize youth to their sinister ends. Additionally, the promotion of a culture of tolerance, inclusion and common understanding is key to ensuring different but equal coexistence with other human beings. In that regard, there arises the need to assist the peoples of the Middle East to peacefully resolve the issues of coexistence among diverse communities in Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Palestine, among other places, and join the fight against radical elements whose only purpose is to promote hatred and division.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“The members of the Security Council have condemned, in the strongest terms, the widespread and grave Violations of humanitarian and human rights law committed by Daesh against ethnic, religious and other minority groups, while reiterating their support to the protection of civilians, including minorities, in accordance with international humanitarian law and the standards set out in international legal instruments on human rights and the rights of refugees. However, none of the Conventions, statements or resolutions adopted by the Security Council seem to have the desired effect in places where war is raging and the most egregious human rights abuses occur. These normative documents tend to lose their weight without the strong political will of the Security Council to enforce its decisions by all necessary means.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“Another cause for great concern is the rapid advance of radical militant groups such as Daesh in Iraq, Syria and other parts of the Middle East and North Africa. Those terrorist organizations, while significantly threatening the territorial integrity of the countries throughout the region, have been outspoken in their hatred of other religious or ethnic minorities. This dangerous spread of Jihadist and Salafist ideology in the Middle East and North Africa is unsettling the centuries-old coexistence of religious and ethnic communities and creating an environment of mistrust and intolerance, which only leads to further conflict.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“Most worrisome is the fact that Violent extremism, religious and ethnic intolerance seem to be gaining ground in the Middle East and elsewhere, with minorities being subjected to brutal persecution by extremists and terrorist groups that endanger the future of those societies by breaking down the social fabric of the communities and countries they have lived for centuries. Acts of persecution, including targeted killings, forced religious conversions, abductions, forced evictions, slavery, sexual and physical abuse, torture and the harassment of entire communities on the basis of ethnic or religious affiliation are having a disastrous effect on the collective perceptions of the people affected.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“Do we really believe in the protection of minorities, of the disadvantaged and those marginalized by abuse and persecution? What should we do differently in order to prevent mass killings and the persecution of minorities? As recent events show, the political turmoil in the Middle East and North Africa has a devastating impact on minority groups. Egyptian Copts, Israeli Arabs, Iraqi and Syrian Kurds, Palestinians in Jordan, Saudi Shia Muslims, Assyrian Christians, Turkmen and Yazidis are some of the groups facing increasing hostility at the hands of extremist groups, and even from Government institutions.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“Mr. Augusto (Angola) (spoke in French): The delegation of Angola congratulates the French presidency of the Security Council for holding this debate on attacks and abuses against ethnic and religious minorities in the Middle East. We welcome and thank Mr. Laurent Fabius, Minister for Foreign Affairs of France, for presiding over this debate. (spoke in English) At present, in many countries - namely, Syria, Iraq, Libya, South Sudan and the Central African Republic, just to mention a few - the international community is once again faced with its inability to quickly and effectively protect and respond to the humanitarian needs of ethnic and religious minorities. We, the international community, should conduct some soul searching and ask some crucial questions.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“We commend the vital role the United Nations plays in ensuring that Member States uphold the principles and purposes stipulated in the Charter. The United Nations has our full support in the work of promoting cooperation in maintaining international peace and security and in being the central forum for harmonizing the actions of nations in the attainment of our common goals. In conclusion, we wish once again to commend the initiative of the presidency of China in giving us this opportunity to discuss and take stock of our action in the Council at this time when the international community is facing challenges that are comparable to those it faced 70 years ago. We therefore wish to reflect on and seek new ways to deal with those growing threats.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“Through its actions, the Security Council significantly contributed to the fight forjustice, equality and social progress of the peoples of Southern Africa and to their struggle to put an end to apartheid and colonialism in the region. Forty years ago, Angola was in the front line in applying Security Council resolutions concerning the struggle against apartheid and for the emancipation of the peoples of Southern Africa. It paid a very high price in terms of loss of human lives and material destruction, having had to face the apartheid regime's military aggression for many years. We value the important contribution by the international community and the pivotal role of the Security Council in that process.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“The contemporary and multifaceted world in which we live calls for a multilateral approach and greater unity of purpose among Member States to tackle global challenges. This is the cornerstone for ensuring lasting peace and prosperity for present and future generations. As a peace-loving country and member of the Security Council, Angola greatly values the action of the United Nations. In this connection, it is important to mention the decisive role played by the Security Council in condemning and isolating the apartheid regime, which was a major source of conflict in Southern African and a serious threat to international peace and security.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“Too often, threats of the use of force, actual use of military force out of common interest and unilateral military action based on inaccurate assessments and miscalculations account for wider consequences for many countries and the international community at large. Member States should accept, apply and adhere to the United Nations principles and operational methods to ensure that force should be used only in situations of imminent threat to peace and after all options for peaceful settlement have been exhausted. Finally, in their proclamation, the peoples of the United Nation pledged to employ the international machinery for the promotion of the economic and social advancement of all peoples.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“It follows that the Security Council is accountable to the entire United Nations membership, which is a commitment that, in our view, calls for a reform of the Council to make it more democratic in its methods of work and more representative in its membership. It also calls for reform of the veto power and for the review of the Council's relationship with the wider United Nations membership. The peoples of the United Nations demand that armed force not be used save in the common interest, which is a proclamation that barely corresponds to the realities of contemporary international life.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“The peoples of the United Nations also pledged to unite in the maintenance of international peace and security, thus giving the Organization the necessary leverage to act in crisis situations that represent threats to peace and security by conferring on the Security Council the primary responsibility to act on their behalf in carrying out its duties. This demonstration of confidence in the Security Council means that its decisions must not be based on partisan or private interests, but correspond to the real objective of attaining peace based on consensus and consent by the international community.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“In current conflicts - intra-State and asymmetric - intolerance and hatred are directed against others for being different, against the neighbour because of differences of race, tribe, clan, religion or even gender. Intolerance has become a deadly threat to peace. This feature is present even in affluent, democratic and participative societies, which have great difficulties in tolerating and integrating communities of different origin. That gives rise to dangerous situations that are real threats to peace. Terrorism today - the most egregious form of intolerance - together with the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters should be a wake-up call to us all as to how we manage the integration of communities of foreign origin.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“The promotion of social progress and better standards of living in larger freedom are fundamental instances determined by the peoples of the United Nations. Indeed, endemic poverty, social and economic exclusion and the denial of fundamental freedoms constitute today an explosive cocktail and a real threat to peace and security. Development, well-being and democracy are pillars ofpeaceful and inclusive societies. The nexus of peace and development is central in the building of inclusive and peaceful societies, which are crucial elements for the maintenance of peace and security. The peoples of the United Nations also decided to practice tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good neighbours. However, of all the proclamations contained in the Charter, this one has met with the most failure.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“Another issue on which the peoples of the United Nations put special emphasis is establishing conditions for maintaining justice and respect for obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law. The Charter established the principles that make up the foundation of contemporary international relations: respect for State sovereignty and territorial integrity, peaceful settlement of international disputes, and non-interference in other countries' internal affairs. However, these principles, which are enshrined in the Charter, are violated time and again, with countries continuing to interfere in other countries' internal affairs, violating the Charter and thus threatening international peace and security.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“Many countries have made remarkable civilizational progress in promoting the value and dignity of the human person and conferred equal rights to men and women, while processes of national emancipation from colonialism and regional integration have tended to harmonize relations between large and small nations. The United Nations remains the main rampart for the protection and promotion of human rights. Its work promoting respect for human rights and the codification of international human rights law is a significant contribution to this important fight for human dignity and, consequently, for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“In fact, we say with regret that in the 70 years of its existence, the United Nations has not been able to realize the vision of its founders - to save future generations from the scourge of war - since war and violent conflict continue to be part of the daily lives of millions of people. The peoples of the United Nations reaffirmed faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations, large and small. Those are fundamental precepts for maintaining international peace and security. Since the foundation of the United Nations, and under its impulse, the world has witnessed outstanding advancement in this respect.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“The United Nations has nonetheless played a crucial role in the maintenance of international peace and security, by promoting friendlier relations among nations and cooperation in solving international problems, and in codifying international law as the basis for the peaceful coexistence of States - an objective of international relations in which the United Nations has attained remarkable success. In today's world, as armed conflicts proliferate 4 mainly intra-State conflicts, due to political, social or economic exclusion, to religious, racial or tribal intolerance, or to sheer disrespect for basic human rights - the United Nations is faced with the necessity to adapt its strategies for the maintenance of peace and security.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“The Charter embodies the international community's conception of this new type of relations, including the end of colonialism and the right of all peoples to self-determination and independence. The Preamble of the Charter outlines how the peoples of the world should live in peace and harmony. It makes far-reaching declarations of purpose by embodying a comprehensive programme for maintaining international peace and security. The peoples of the United Nations expressed their determination to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war - a declaration that, unfortunately, remains far from fulfilled.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank the Chinese presidency of the Security Council for having organized this important debate. This year marks the seventieth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, the end of the Second World War and the victory of our peoples over fascism. The twentieth century was marked by two World Wars that brought untold sorrow to humankind. The worst of human nature surfaced in utmost brutality, in a time in which intellectual thinking, cultural refinement and scientific progress had achieved unparalleled heights in the history of humankind, leading to the establishment of a new type of relations among the nations and peoples of the world. The United Nations was the response to the grim realities of the past.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“The economic growth of recent years should be reflected in tangible economic and social well-being for all citizens of Angola. With that objective in mind, the Angolan authorities have been developing economic policies aimed at ensuring that the national community is included in the gains obtained in recent years. Lastly, Angola fully supports the presidential statement (S/PRST/2015/3) adopted as the outcome of this very constructive debate.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“In that respect, the promotion of gender has been an element in the formulation of Government policies, namely, concerning the rural woman, who is gradually taking a more assertive role, thus occupying her rightful place in the rural community. With a View to translating that priority into our national policy, in line with the concern of the international community regarding the role of women in peace and development, 2015 has been proclaimed the Year of the Rural Woman. In general, our appraisal on the role of women in Angolan society is quite positive. Indeed, there has been remarkable progress in the advancement of women in recent years, and women have come to occupy an important place in the political, economic and social life of our country.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“This requires building inclusive societies through the implementation of appropriate policies, particularly in the fields of education, social dialogue and social and economic inclusion. Angola, a country in a post-conflict situation, has been conducting its peacebuilding process within parameters that are consistent with the main elements that we have stressed and has sought to undertake that process in an environment that has enormous development challenges. Since 2002, the Government has been conducting a broad economic and social reintegration programme for segments of the population that were marginalized during the armed conflict, especially ex-combatants and their families. Angola has also sought to build a society of free and responsible citizens, developing policies of social inclusion for that purpose.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“We believe that as a facet of international life, conflict- prevention is an important factor in building a more peaceful world and one that better identifies with the values of peace. In post-conflict situations in societies that are generally dysfunctional, it is imperative to formulate policies to harmonize and strengthen political, security, development, human rights and rule-of-law aspects with a view to reconciliation, good governance and the strengthening of social cohesion. In countries emerging from armed conflict, peacebuilding must be carried out as part of an inclusive process that overcomes misunderstandings, restores confidence and lays the foundations for lasting peace.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Democratic and participatory governance also guarantees that even when situations arise that may cause feelings of exclusion in a given society, they can be resolved in a peaceful and democratic manner in the search for consensus in decision-making, particularly on the key issues of national life. Identifying and acting swiftly whenever signs of exclusion arise in a specific country are wide-ranging objectives that it is incumbent upon the United Nations, regional and subregional organizations, and relevant national actors to pursue. Indeed, national Governments, international and regional organizations should develop early-warning mechanisms for integrated actions to be conducted at the national, regional or international level in order to act immediately on the causes of tension and misunderstanding before they degenerate into conflict.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Finally, cultural inclusion, particularly in the context of multicultural societies, is of vital importance to the growth of social and national cohesion. Provided there is respect for the differences and the intrinsic nature of each culture that composes the national cultural fabric, it is also an asset of great significance and value. Political stability is the foundation on which rests the economic and social development of any country. We are aware, however, that political stability is not an end in itself. It should be based on a suitable system of participation in governance by political forces and by all social strata. This means that inclusive governance is the best guarantee for obtaining dividends from effective representation for economic development, social harmony and effective human development.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Indeed, in today's world it is clear that women play a key role in the economic, social and cultural lives of peoples and countries, and their exclusion markedly impoverishes the life of societies that exclude them. Economic exclusion is often based on the exploitation of well-defined social strata and often resides in the concept of superiority of one particular group over the rest of society. It is in general the root cause of social conflicts that often culminate in acts of extreme violence. By contrast, economic inclusion, as an expression of the participation of the entire social fabric in the enjoyment of national wealth, remains tangible and crucial for the consolidation of the sense of belonging, and for the effective participation in and enjoyment of the work of each individual.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“It is in multi-ethnic countries that the challenges of inclusion prove to be more complex. In order to overcome the natural tendency to exclude others based on differences, it is essential that States address the problems of ethnicity with particular sensitivity so as to prevent the exclusion of any group from its national community and promote full coexistence and equal opportunities for all. Social inclusion is also imperative to building societies with free and responsible citizens who are aware of their duties and rights. In it lies the culture of peace, tolerance and full acceptance of the differences inherent to social plurality. Social inclusion entails the need to fully mainstream gender issues in the formulation of national policies.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“An important element for analysis, as referred to in the concept paper for this meeting (S/2015/6, annex), is the issue of territorial inclusion. Indeed, this is the starting point in ensuring that all the regions and peoples that comprise a particular country are treated alike, thereby strengthening national identity and safeguarding territorial integrity. Territorial exclusion is thus the starting point of centrifugal forces that can lead to the territorial fragmentation of States. Conversely, national inclusion gives all citizens a sense of belonging and contributes decisively to national cohesion and social harmony, and thus to the effective mobilization of citizens towards achieving great national goals related to peace and harmonious development.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“The theme proposed by the Chilean presidency for this debate is of crucial importance in the contemporary world, as the multifaceted aspects of inclusion - including the territorial, political, economic, ethnic and cultural aspects - are of great complexity and are not linked exclusively to conflict and to international peace and security. The issue of inclusion also concerns historically consolidated States that, after many centuries of existence as State entities, have yet to address the challenges of inclusion. The existence of centrifugal forces resulting from various levels of exclusion in some of these States is made evident by the emergence of secessionist expressions in countries where, from our point of view, they would normally be unlikely to arise, given those countries' peaceful and democratic natures.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“I would like thank you, Madam, for chairing this meeting of the Security Council on an important issue that concerns us all. Indeed, in all its forms and expressions, inclusion is a theme of utmost importance in this globalized world, where expressions of intolerance and hatred, derived from exclusion, have become a key feature of our societies and constitute a grave threat to international peace and security. I take this opportunity to commend the Chilean presidency of the Security Council for the month of January for its excellent work in advancing the important mission entrusted to the Security Council.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Finally, the CPLP also encourages the authorities of Guinea-Bissau to continue to undertake the necessary efforts to pursue a policy of good governance, to promote respect for human rights and to combat impunity, drug trafficking and organized crime, thereby sending positive signals to attract major international and bilateral donors.”
2011-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6569 (2011) · source
“For the process to be successful, the CPLP encourages the Government of Guinea-Bissau, as well as the country's political movements and civil society in general, to join the efforts of the international community for the full implementation of the ongoing programme to ensure peace, security, stability and socio-economic development in the country. The European Union has duly raised some concerns that are shared by all those who defend democracy and the rule of law. Responses and solutions to those concerns must now be found. It is therefore imperative that Guinea- Bissau's partners not isolate or alienate the country, but act with understanding to support and participate in this massive effort to rebuild the country and forge unity and national reconciliation.”
2011-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6569 (2011) · source
“We therefore welcome the decision of ECOWAS heads of State and Government to contribute $45 million to the fund, out of the total $63 million contributed to security sector reform. CPLP member countries will also contribute. We call on Guinea-Bissau's other partners, especially those that have supported the security sector reform process, to make similar contributions. The CPLP also calls for understanding on the part of international and bilateral partners with regard to the need to mobilize additional resources to contribute to the successful implementation of national poverty reduction strategies, as well as the joint CPLP-ECOWAS road map for security sector reform. We believe that only then can the gains of peacebuilding and political stability in Guinea- Bissau be made sustainable and irreversible.”
2011-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6569 (2011) · source
“Guinea-Bissau still faces challenges in several areas, including combating impunity and drug trafficking, the need to bring the military under the control of civilian authorities, and the demobilization and retraining of the personnel of the armed forces. The CPLP has taken note of the information provided by the Minister of Defence on the schedule of actions to be performed by the Government of Guinea-Bissau. In that regard, I would like to stress the importance of quickly rendering operational the armed forces pension fund, which is a key step in the overall security sector reform process. The international community's commitment is crucial in that connection.”
2011-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6569 (2011) · source
“It is very important to strengthen international cooperation in combating transnational organized crime based on the principle of common and shared responsibility. Countries of origin, transit and destination must become increasingly involved in combating drug trafficking. The CPLP notes with satisfaction the adoption by the National Steering Committee, on 15 June, of a peacebuilding priority plan for Guinea-Bissau for the period 2011-2013. The CPLP therefore calls for $16.8 million from the Peacebuilding Fund to quickly be made available to expedite the implementation of planned activities, so as to prevent uncertainty and insecurity in the country.”
2011-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6569 (2011) · source
“We also stress the need for close collaboration with the High-level Policy Committee of the West Africa Coast Initiative. The Committee has adopted a set of recommendations that include the holding of a donors' conference to extend financial support for international activities under the Initiative and support the implementation of the ECOWAS plan of action. The Initiative provides an appropriate response to the transnational nature of drug trafficking through the establishment of transnational crime units in countries that have joined the Initiative. The international community must now support the operationalization of the transnational crime unit in Bissau. The Government of Guinea-Bissau has already appointed a board of directors and president for the unit, who will begin work later this month.”
2011-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6569 (2011) · source
“In that context, on 10 May, Paris Club creditors announced the forgiveness of $283 million of Guinea-Bissau's debt. The CPLP welcomes the decisions of the IMF, the World Bank and the Paris Club. In addition to recognizing the efforts of the Government of Guinea-Bissau and the progress that has been made, those actions, along with other bilateral and multilateral initiatives, reflect the convergence of views within the international community with regard to an assessment of the situation in the country. Taking into account the negative impact of illicit drugs in Guinea-Bissau and the West African subregion, the CPLP welcomes and supports the recent commitment of ECOWAS authorities to mobilizing West African countries against transnational organized crime.”
2011-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6569 (2011) · source
“The CPLP welcomes the current climate of truce that is now being felt in Guinea-Bissau, and especially the good relations among its national institutions, political forces and civil society, with an emphasis on the ongoing national dialogue involving the Guinean diaspora. Following discussions last November with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank at a meeting of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, member countries were encouraged to support the deliberations of both financial institutions on Guinea-Bissau. In December, the IMF and the World Bank declared that Guinea- Bissau had reached the completion point in the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative and decided to support debt relief for the country in the amount of more than $1 billion.”
2011-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6569 (2011) · source
“Moreover, Brazil continues to provide training for the youth of Guinea-Bissau at Brazilian military academies. Portugal is carrying out a basic police training programme, including refresher courses in public security and judicial policing. It is also training judges and prison guards and supporting the implementation of the country's organic laws, which were developed with the support of the European Union. Last February, Angola established a mission to support security and defence sector reform in Guinea- Bissau, which will provide military and technical assistance to defence and security organs and help to rebuild the military infrastructure. The Angolan Government has contributed a total of $30 million in that regard.”
2011-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6569 (2011) · source
“Beyond the multilateral aspect, CPLP member countries have shown a great sense of solidarity and commitment to that process at the bilateral level. Tangible efforts that contribute directly to achieving the goals of the road map have been implemented at various levels, with an emphasis on the important political and diplomatic roles of Cape Verde, Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe and Timor-Leste in promoting dialogue with a view to national reconciliation in Guinea-Bissau. Brazil is developing a training programme for Guinea-Bissau's security forces that includes the establishment of a training centre, including Brazilian instructors, for the three security branches, namely, the public order police, the State information service and the judiciary police. Brazil will also establish a training centre for military officers.”
2011-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6569 (2011) · source
“Under the coordination of the United Nations and in close partnership with the Government of Guinea- Bissau, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union, the European Union and the CPLP are committed to the implementation of the road map for security sector reform with determination and a genuine desire to achieve the expected results, namely, the effective subordination of Guinea-Bissau's armed forces and other defence and security institutions to political control. That process includes upgrading and refurbishing these bodies in order to safeguard institutions, the democratic regime and the reform of the justice sector so that it can count on the appropriate means to effectively combat impunity, organized crime and drug trafficking.”
2011-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6569 (2011) · source
“As Angola participates in this important meeting of the Security Council, which includes Brazil and Portugal as non-permanent members, dedicated to an assessment of the situation in Guinea-Bissau, with particular emphasis on issues related to the reform of the security sector, we are fully aware of the importance of cooperation among the multilateral and bilateral actors involved in the stabilization of Guinea- Bissau under the auspices of the United Nations, whose Special Representative of the Secretary-General has been doing a clearly outstanding job, which we are pleased to commend.”
2011-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6569 (2011) · source
“On behalf of my country, I wish to address the Security Council as the current Chair of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP) on behalf of the member countries of the CPLP, namely, Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea- Bissau, Mozambique, Portugal, Sao Tome and Principe and Timor-Leste.”
2011-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6569 (2011) · source