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  1. “Thus the Council mission was able to get an overview of the situation in cote d'Ivoire. "Therefore my delegation expresses its full support for the mission's recommendations. They 07-425 33 include the Council's support for full implementation of the Ouagadougou Agreement and for the efforts of the facilitator. The Council should take into account the recent recommendations of the Secretary-General with respect to the mandate of UNOCI, United Nations support for the process undertaken under the Ouagadougou Agreement, the appointment of a new special representative and head of UNOCI, and careful examination of the request for a partial lifting of the arms embargo regime in order to contribute to the peace process, taking into account the peaceful implementation of the Ouagadougou Agreement."”

    2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source

  2. “To maintain the peaceful sociopolitical climate now prevailing in Cote d'Ivoire and to more effectively combat insecurity, the Government has sought an exemption from the arms embargo in order to equip the national police. "The Security Council mission met with the highest Ivorian authorities and with the Foreign Minister of Burkina Faso, Mr. Djibril Bassole, in his capacity as representative of the President of Burkina Faso, Blaise Compaore, current Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States and facilitator for the political dialogue between Ivorian parties. The mission also met with the major leaders of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) and the French commander of the force that supports the United Nations operation.”

    2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source

  3. “"In terms of the social and political issues, President Gbagbo, believing that the Ivorian crisis stemmed essentially from an economic crisis marked by high rates of unemployment among youth, has established a civic service. Under that programme, the ex-combatants and militia members benefit from training. In other words, as the President of the Republic has said himself, the war is truly over. No one wants to make war any more. Throughout Cote d'Ivoire demonstrations in favour of peace are increasing among Ivorian on all sides. The considerable international community in Cote d'Ivoire is participating in all reconciliation efforts. "In short, peace is made not only by the major players, but also by the great majority of the people living in the country. That explains the calm climate that we see at present.”

    2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source

  4. “That means that despite the delays in certain areas of the Agreement and the incident of 29 June at Bouake, the various parties have clearly demonstrated, in their declaration and in the council of ministers of 15 July 2007, their commitment to continue the peace process. "The facts on the ground express that commitment with respect to the disarmament of the self-defence forces, disarmament, 10 demobilization and reintegration, restoring State authority throughout the country, holding mobile court hearings and voter identification. For example, we note, inter alia, that in Bouake judges were set up within hours of the attack on the Prime Minister's airplane, and police chiefs were installed. In general, the peace process is moving forward normally, in accordance with all the points of the Ouagadougou Agreement.”

    2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source

  5. “In that connection, the Government of Cote d'Ivoire has noted with interest the various views and suggestions made by the Security Council mission to Cote d'Ivoire. "With respect to the mission's concerns in the humanitarian, socio-economic and human rights areas and with regard to the political and security situation - especially the problem of the ranks of the ex-combatants and their quotas - the group of negotiators, of which I have the honour to be part, is working with very good intelligence, with the assistance of the Burkinabe facilitator, in order to make specific proposals to the principal signatories of the Agreement.”

    2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source

  6. “That serves as further motivation for former warring parties, who have freely committed themselves to address the underlying causes of the conflict in Cote d'Ivoire. These include, inter alia, the issue of identifying the population, the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants, the dismantling of armed militias, dismantling the zone of confidence and the restoration of State authority and the deployment throughout the country of State administration with a view to organizing and holding national elections. "I should also like to state before the Security Council that the Government of Cote d'Ivoire is seeking to carry out the peace process successfully.”

    2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source

  7. “This is also an opportunity to pay tribute to the United Nations for its efforts in Cote d'Ivoire, as well as to South Africa, for its previous mediation, and to Burkina Faso, for its current role in the peace process. "The situation in Cote d'Ivoire has evolved markedly since the signing of the Ouagadougou agreement, on 4 March 2004, which was the result of direct negotiations with the Forces nouvelles, initiated by President Gbagbo. My delegation is pleased to note that, as regards Cote d'Ivoire, the excellent report before the Council today provides a review of concrete developments in the peace process and contains recommendations for the proper implementation of the Ouagadougou agreement.”

    2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source

  8. “Such missions will contribute to a realistic assessment by the Security Council of the problems in Africa, and as such should help the Council to develop consistent and progressive solutions tailored to resolving crises on the continent. "In that regard, the Security Council's mission to Cote d'Ivoire, which took place on 19 and 20 June 2007, was very much appreciated by Ivorian authorities, headed by President Laurent Gbagbo and Prime Minister Guillaume Soro. This is therefore an opportunity for my delegation to encourage the Secretary-General to continue his efforts in this positive vein and to assure him that my country highly appreciates the fact that he is heading the United Nations.”

    2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source

  9. “Mr. Bailly-Niagri (cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): The Permanent Representative of C6te d'Ivoire, who could not be here today, has instructed me to read out the following statement to the Security Council. "My delegation commends and thanks you, Mr. President, for organizing this meeting on the report (S/2007/421) of the Security Council's mission to Africa. Allow me also to express my deep gratitude to the other members of the Security Council. "For my delegation, the Council's mission to Africa to assess the situation on the ground was both a source of great satisfaction and a guarantee of success in the implementation of Security Council resolutions.”

    2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source