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“The recent successes with respect to some elements of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme contribute positively to improved security, such as the completion of the disarmament of illegal armed groups, the safe removal and cantonment of heavy weapons and progress in the disbandment of illegal armed groups. However, recent acts of violence, attributed to the increasing terrorist activities of the Taliban, Al-Qaida and other extremist groups, are cause for concern, particularly as they target election workers and civilians. Worse, not only are those groups now better organized, armed and funded, but they are now clearly aiming to destabilize the Afghan political situation. The challenge is to cut off the source of their funds.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“It is important that international donors respond urgently to the appeal of the Secretary-General to fill the funding gap to ensure that the preparations for the elections remain on track. The successful conduct of the elections depends to a large extent on the timely completion of the technical process. One vital element that will determine the credibility and the integrity of the coming elections is the security environment in which the elections are conducted. As with last year's presidential elections, the security environment should ensure that the people are able to exercise their choice freely, without fear or intimidation.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“We are hopeful that, with the lessons learned from last year's presidential elections and with the full support of the international community, particularly the donor countries, the September elections will be successful and will achieve the objectives of the political agenda of the Bonn process. My delegation welcomes the efforts being made by the Government of President Karzai and the international community towards the holding of the parliamentary and local elections. Those elections will be significantly more complicated than the historic presidential elections of last year, and we are gratified that the Afghan people, with the help of the international community, are once more exhibiting their resolve to determine their political future through the process of democratic elections.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“Mr. President, I commend your initiative of holding this open meeting on Afghanistan. We also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jean Arnault, for presenting the Secretary-General's report (S/2005/525) and for his comprehensive briefing on the preparations for the elections. In less than four weeks, the Afghan people will once again exercise their right of suffrage, this time to vote in the crucial parliamentary and provincial council elections. We are pleased that the electoral process, apart from some funding problems, is on track.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“The chairmanship had initially organized such a meeting on 27 April, and, with the agreement of the members of the working group, will convene a similar meeting with United Nations Members in the next few weeks.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“For the rest of the year, the working group will focus on preparing its recommendations to the Council. The working group has agreed to consider three broad issues: namely, practical measures, as mentioned in paragraph 9 of the resolution; the possible scope of those practical measures; and the question of Victims, under paragraph 10 of the resolution. The working group has agreed to conduct its work in complete transparency Vis-a-vis the wider membership of the United Nations. In that vein, the chairmanship will hold, from time to time, consultations with the wider United Nations membership to hear States' Views and suggestions on the issues under consideration by the working group.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“To fulfil its Council mandate, the working group agreed to conduct its work in two phases. The first phase was that of information-gathering, during which the group sought the widest range of Views and suggestions from established experts on the areas under the group's mandate. The second phase will involve the consideration by the working group of its recommendations to the Council. The working group conducted its information- gathering phase during the first six months of the year. We have had excellent briefings from top-notch experts and practitioners from both within and outside the United Nations. The working group has benefited greatly from the views and suggestions of those who have graciously briefed it and also from those who have briefed the other committees, particularly the CTC.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“The memorandum has since been adhered to by Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Viet Nam and is being implemented even at the local level of government. Such an exchange-of-information network provides a greater opportunity to cut off terrorists' access to funds and bomb-making materials. Finally, let me also take this opportunity to update the Council and other Member States on the progress made by the working group established under resolution 1566 (2004), which is under the chairmanship of the Philippines. I would like to say at the outset that this update represents the personal Views and impressions of the chairmanship and does not in any way restrict or reflect the position of other members of the working group. Under the mandate of the Security Council, the working group commenced its activities in January this year.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“We are gratified to note that Governments are evolving innovative strategies to deal with the new methods used and the new skills acquired by terrorists. We take note in particular of the statement made by Prime Minister Blair on the need for a political response to terrorism that includes looking at the symptoms and causes of terrorism and countering not only terrorist methods but also terrorist views. Indeed, the greatest restraint on human behaviour may not be a police officer or a border guard but adherence to a noble ideal. One of the most effective operational ways to counter terrorist threats is the establishment of communications procedures for the exchange of information. In South-East Asia, for example, the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia signed a trilateral memorandum of understanding three months after 11 September.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“We endorse the focus of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, as mentioned by the Chairperson, namely dialogue with States, identification of those States that need technical assistance, and the development of a set of best practices. My delegation further welcomes the continuing progress towards making the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED) fully operational. Other areas that could be addressed in a coordinated manner by the three Committees are capacity-building and technical assistance. We note that the 1267 Committee has no mandate as concerns technical assistance, which the 1373 and 1540 Committees do. A coordinated approach, where appropriate, could be more focused and resource- effective.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“We encourage Member States to be proactive, whether in offering assistance or in availing themselves of it, as appropriate, so that they can fully implement the provisions of the resolution and achieve its objective of contributing to international stability. On the 1373 Committee, my delegation looks forward to coordination among the three Committees on the matter of addressing issues related to reporting. The innovative approaches developed by such coordination will contribute to strengthening and expanding the process of dialogue with States, alleviate the incipient "reporting fatigue" of Member States, and thereby enhance the effectiveness of the implementation of each Committee's mandate.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“We endorse his view that non-possession of, or non-capacity to develop, biological, chemical or nuclear weapons does not make it unnecessary or irrelevant for States to prepare a national report. The reality is that non-State actors could take advantage of any weak link; thus the submission of such reports to the Committee is imperative, as they aid the Committee in determining how to support a country in implementing the provisions of the resolution. My delegation commends the progress achieved by the Committee, assisted by its experts, in examining the national reports. We welcome in particular the attention being given by the Committee to the issue of capacity-building and technical assistance.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“It is therefore important that the new resolution will not only strengthen a number of the elements in the sanctions regime but also address common concerns expressed by Member States over the implementation of the sanctions measures. My delegation notes new developments in the work of the Committee, such as increased briefings from Member States on their experiences in implementation of the sanctions regime, which could provide further inputs and complement the assessments and the Visits of the Chair and the monitoring team. A broader engagement with relevant organizations such as Interpol will also be very useful in the Committee's work. With respect to the 1540 Committee, my delegation supports Ambassador Motoc's call for Member States that have not yet done so to submit their first national reports.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“We, too, are grateful to the Chairs of the three Committees dealing with implementation of counter-terrorism measures for their comprehensive briefings. They were both timely and relevant. The recent bombings in London and other terrorist acts in other parts of the world are grim reminders of the need to further strengthen and improve our efforts to counter terrorism. My delegations welcomes the 1267 Committee's consideration of a new resolution that will further improve the sanctions regime. As Ambassador Mayoral said, we are no doubt faced with a threat from Al- Qaida that is radically different from the threat posed when this sanctions regime was first imposed.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“Assistance from the international community, especially the United Nations and regional donors - which so far have contributed generously - will be even more necessary. That will preserve the gains that the peace process has achieved and also ensure that the peace dividends enrich the people of Bougainville. Finally, as stressed by the Assistant Secretary- General, a number of lessons can be drawn from Bougainville's success story that will be useful in other post-conflict situations. Let us profit from them.”
2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source
“Thirdly, the countries of the region, particularly Australia and the members of the Pacific Islands Forum, can claim justifiable pride in the Bougainville success story through the crucial support they provided in helping to bring the conflict to a peaceful end. There are, of course, challenges facing Bougainville, as pointed out by the Assistant Secretary-General. These include establishing an effective and autonomous administration; developing credible policing, legal and judicial arrangements; meeting the budgetary requirements of an autonomous Government; and encouraging economic development. Meeting those challenges will require unity and cooperation on the part of all Bougainville leaders, which we urge. Reconstruction is now the most pressing challenge for the new Government.”
2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source
“Hand in hand with that stabilization, the United Nations also contributed to the political aspect of the peace process with the creation of the United Nations Observer Mission in Bougainville and as Chair of the Peace Process Consultative Committee overseeing the implementation of the constitutional process that led to the adoption of the Constitution of the Autonomous Government and the preparations for the elections. The two successive missions, though small, have clearly demonstrated the critical contribution that a United Nations special mission with a clear mandate can make to a conflict situation.”
2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source
“As the Permanent Representative of Papua New Guinea would say, seven under par is an excellent score. Secondly, Bougainville is also an example of the key role played by the United Nations in encouraging and implementing the Peace Agreement forged by the conflicting parties. From the time the United Nations was requested by the Government of Papua New Guinea to play a role in the peace process and established the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville in August 1998, the Organization has been at the forefront of the peace and reconciliation process, acting as mediator to the parties to the conflict. It supervised the weapons disposal programme that contributed significantly to the stabilization of the security situation, which in turn provided the climate conducive for the elections to be held peacefully and credibly.”
2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source
“Danilo is the first high official of the United Nations who, after the Philippines was elected in 2003, briefed me on what it takes to participate in the Council. The success story of Bougainville owes much to the perseverance, the political will, the courage and the wisdom of the leaders and people of Papua New Guinea and those of the new Autonomous Bougainville Government. My delegation commends the people of Bougainville and the Autonomous Bougainville Government for the successful conduct of the first general elections for the president and the House of Representatives, held from 20 May to 9 June. We applaud the people and the leaders of Papua New Guinea for achieving a major milestone in the Bougainville peace process with the inauguration on 15 June of the first Autonomous Bougainville Government.”
2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source
“First of all, I wish to congratulate you, Sir, on Greece's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month, and to commend Ambassador De La Sabliere and his delegation for their excellent and efficient leadership of the Council under France's presidency. I thank Assistant Secretary-General Danilo Turk for his comprehensive presentation of what can be described as one of the successes of the United Nations in the implementation of a peace process. I would also like to express, on behalf of my delegation, our commendation for his dedicated service and contribution to the United Nations task of managing post-conflict situations in all parts of the world through the United Nations political missions.”
2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source
“The root causes of conflict need to be examined; a comprehensive and holistic approach is necessary in that respect. The Council should enhance its coordination with other organs of the United Nations, particularly the General Assembly and the human rights mechanisms of other organs, such as the Economic and Social Council, in order to utilize their respective mandates and strengths. Bringing on board more States and stakeholders in the context of shaping and carrying out decisions on the protection of civilians will ensure better chances of success in the implementation of plans and strategies. At this crucial stage of discussions on United Nations reform, improvement of the security and quality of life of the peoples of the world may well be a litmus test of the validity of our efforts for reform in the Organization.”
2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source
“Stakeholders must take advantage of each other's competencies and expertise, which will make the protection regime more effective and realizable. If they can engage in more exchanges of best practices, and if they can expand the availability of technical assistance and know-how and create national and international programmes that reinforce protection initiatives and efforts, then a better culture of protection could be achieved. The responsibility to protect could be complemented, or even pre-empted, if a responsibility to prevent conflict were also adequately addressed. The Security Council must be alert to impending threats to the security and lives of innocent people. Mechanisms for early warning, preventive deployments and diplomatic initiatives should be strengthened.”
2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source
“We agree that a culture of protection for civilians needs to be deeply ingrained. However, we need to have a common view and a collective understanding of how this concept would appropriately and effectively address the needs of civilians in a conflict situation. Interventions to protect civilians should address the particularities of various situations, taking into account the capacities of Governments, the environments obtaining in the region and the political will to resolve the problem. Protecting civilians is not an easy job for any Government, international organization or civil group. Accession to the relevant conventions on the protection of civilians in armed conflict will enable stakeholders to cooperate and to help each other fulfil the obligations contained in those treaties.”
2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source
“Furthermore, we have the advantage of hindsight with respect to many interventions in situations of armed conflict, as noted by the Under-Secretary-General. Nonetheless, challenges remain in three areas: first, the challenge of creating a synergy with respect to the roles of, and the efforts made by, all actors; secondly, the challenge of improving the quality and reach of interventions; and thirdly, the challenge of ensuring the sustainability of lessons learned on the ground. We are gratified at the fact that the international community is reviewing its role in the protection of civilians in today's fast-changing environment, especially in the context of the so-called responsibility to protect, as mentioned by the representatives of Benin and the United Kingdom.”
2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source
“Mr. President, I wish to thank you for having convened this open debate on the protection of civilians, and I thank Under-Secretary- General Jan Egeland as well for his informative briefing on the subject, particularly on specific cases on the ground. Even as we discuss how to reform the United Nations into an Organization that effectively responds to the needs of the peoples of the world and to the challenges of the day, gruesome situations of violence and indignities against civilians continue to exist and are even multiplying in many areas. We have identified the different actors who need to respond to the situation. We already know what needs to be done, and we have determined the roles of stakeholders.”
2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source
“The Philippines believes that if the proposed Peacebuilding Commission, which is now the subject of General Assembly debate, is given the right mandate or policy and the appropriate strategy or mechanism to carry out its tasks, and if it is supported by adequate resources and financing, it could very well supply the missing institutional link of a peacebuilding mechanism, which the United Nations system now needs in order to implement the imperatives that I have spoken of today.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“Peacekeeping has evolved from the traditional objectives of ceasefire and separation of forces into a complex weaving of elements working together to build peace in the aftermath of wars. The international community can draw lessons from its experience in Timor-Leste, where United Nations missions delivered on their respective mandates. Those missions enjoyed strong and broad support from local, regional and international actors.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“The best of plans and intentions are futile without adequate resources to support them. In that regard, the Philippines is convinced that a voluntary revolving fund should be established for any post-conflict peacebuilding strategy. Without a clear policy, the legitimacy of the action on the ground will come under scrutiny, potentially leading to more instability. Without a strategy, the whole process of post-conflict peacebuilding will proceed in an ad hoc fashion, with no clear guidance or direction. Without a clear plan, international actors will not be able to adapt their assistance to the political dynamics of the societies they wish to support. And without resources, the best of intentions will come to naught.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“The latter should be undertaken only if and when the people have already been equipped with adequate financial and administrative support, as well as the human and technical capacity to enable them and their country to proceed on their own. A premature exit from conflict areas courts a disastrous slide back into conflict. As well, in designing the second phase of post- conflict peacebuilding - political and socio-economic rehabilitation - the needs and the requirements of the people must be taken on board. Ownership of the plan and the design ensures a more successful post-conflict peacebuilding process. Thirdly, adequate resources and support from all actors and the various stakeholders are indispensable. Financial resources are necessary to carry out the plans arising from the country's actual needs and requirements.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“Based on the mandate, a clear strategy should be devised to address: first, the period immediately after the cessation of conflict, particularly the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process; secondly, the more extended period of political, social and economic rehabilitation and reconstruction, including the crucial aspect of coordination and cooperation between and among the various stakeholders within the United Nations system, such as the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and the General Assembly; and thirdly, the exit strategy for the period in which the United Nations-led involvement in post-conflict peacebuilding ends.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“First, all post-conflict peacebuilding requires a clear policy or mandate to succeed. A clear policy emanating from the Security Council is necessary before any post-conflict activity is undertaken. That is in line with the Council's mandate under the Charter of the United Nations. A clear mandate from this body is necessary to put a stamp of legitimacy on the action on the ground and to stabilize the whole situation. Secondly, it is essential to have a clear, coherent and comprehensive strategy that addresses the period extending from immediately after the cessation of conflict to the implementation of an exit strategy.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“Post-conflict peacebuilding also requires the active involvement and participation of the international community through a strong partnership among the Member States of the United Nations, the plans, programmes and specialized agencies of the United Nations, international financial institutions and civil society. All must work hand in hand to succeed and rid countries emerging from conflict of the scourge of further violence. The complex nature of post-conflict peacebuilding requires a comprehensive mechanism that addresses its various facets. In that regard, the Philippines subscribes to three imperatives of all post- conflict peacebuilding activities: policy, strategy and resources - what we call the "PSR" of peacebuilding - which are defined by the complexity of the post-conflict process itself.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“I wish to thank you, Madam President, and your delegation for organizing this meeting. Peacebuilding is vital issue for the Security Council. The Council's work revolves around peacebuilding activities as countries emerge from conflict and undergo the process of peacebuilding and economic and social reconstruction. The process of rebuilding and reconstruction following the cessation of conflict is a challenging and daunting task requiring the involvement of many sectors, both domestic and international. A country emerging from conflict needs the involvement of its citizen and every sector of its society. Local stakeholders need to acquire a deep sense of ownership of the peacebuilding process in order to achieve a stable and progressive future for their society.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“In that regard, my delegation would like to request that, in its reports to the Council, UNOTIL point to developments in the consultations to be undertaken to secure bilateral and multilateral assistance with regard to the two concerns of the Secretary-General that I have just mentioned. Finally, my delegation also wishes to acknowledge and commend the tireless efforts of Special Representative Hasegawa, together with his staff at UNMISET, as well as the support they have given to the leaders and the people of Timor-Leste as they overcome the daunting challenges of Timor- Leste's nation-building.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“In that regard, my delegation welcomes the steps that the Secretary-General has proposed in his report to ensure that continuity is preserved in important and critical tasks whose conclusion will occur after the end of UNMISET's mandate. Secondly, beyond the support provided through UNOTIL, further international assistance will be essential to ensure sustainable progress. In particular, my delegation notes the Secretary-General's concern regarding the need for assistance to promote the stability of the country and for contingency arrangements to secure the safety of United Nations personnel.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“My delegation also welcomes the significant role of the various agencies of the United Nations system that are now providing support to Timor-Leste, and that will continue to do so in the transition period, alongside UNOTIL, for an even greater role as Timor-Leste moves on to its sustainable development framework. However, my delegation notes two of the Secretary- General's observations, which have also been pointed out by Assistant Secretary-General Annabi. First, it will be necessary for the international community to seek alternative ways to meet a number of important requirements in implementing the mandate of UNOTIL.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“In that connection, my delegation believes there is ample opportunity for complementarity between the work of the Truth and Friendship Commission and the Commission of Experts appointed by the Secretary-General to effectively address the need for justice in connection with the serious human rights violations committed in Timor-Leste in 1999. As one of the contributors of personnel to UNMISET, my country stands ready to continue to provide the support necessary for the implementation of the mandate of UNOTIL. We welcome the Secretary-General's comprehensive identification of the areas where UNOTIL resources will be applied to build the capacity of the public institutions of Timor- Leste in the areas of justice, human rights, national police and other aspects of public administration.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“That change in the character of the United Nations presence in Timor-Leste, from peacekeeping to a transitional special political mission, is a recognition of the significant strides that have been made in establishing a generally calm, stable and peaceful security environment in Timor-Leste and of the important political achievements in that country. Those political achievements include the successful holding of local elections in three eastern districts, progress in institution-building - particularly the endorsement of Timor-Leste's ombudsman for human rights and justice - and further improvement in the relations between Timor-Leste and Indonesia - such as the signing of the Provisional Agreement on the Borderline and the establishment of the Truth and Friendship Commission.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“While appreciating the significant gains that have been achieved through the determination and resolve of the Timorese people with the support and contribution of the international community in the nation-building process of Timor-Leste, we share the Secretary- General's conclusion that more remains to be done, and that further generous support will be indispensable if the remarkable gains achieved so far are to be sustained and built upon in the future. On 28 April 2005, the Security Council adopted by consensus resolution 1599 (2005) authorizing UNOTIL as the successor mission to UNMISET.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“Madam President, I wish to thank you for convening this public meeting on Timor-Leste, a neighbour in the region, at a time when that country is once again at an important juncture in its process of establishing a democratic, secure and viable State. I also wish to thank Assistant Secretary- General Annabi for his briefing today on the drawdown process of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET), and on how the mandate given to the follow-on mission, the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL), will be implemented.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“Finally, my delegation would like to see the incorporation of the activities of these subsidiary bodies within the comprehensive counter-terrorism strategy proposed by the Secretary-General.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“That is true as well with regard to the facilitation of technical assistance by the CTC in a wider counter-terrorism perspective. Various aspects of the war on terrorism have had some significant success. Continued international cooperation among intelligence organizations and increased national security budgets have made it harder for terrorists to successfully organize and execute attacks or to move their funds across borders to finance those attacks. However, if countries are to win the war on terror, they must deny terrorists the support of local populations. They must combine the component of force with the component of cultural, social and even emotional aspects. They must limit an all-out war against the threat of terror in such a way that it does not violate human rights or seriously impinge upon the daily lives of citizens.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“Fulfilling the mandate of resolution 1540 (2004) to monitor the global effort to prevent nuclear, biological and chemical materials that can be used as weapons from falling into the hands of non-State actors to be used for the purposes of terrorism is important, but it could be complicated. In that regard, we hope the vital element of technical assistance provided for in resolution 1540 (2004) will be facilitated by the Committee, led by its dynamic Chairman, Ambassador Motoc, as soon as possible, in order to maximize its usefulness for Member States that need such assistance. In that way, the global capacity to prevent nuclear, biological and chemical weapons and their means of delivery from falling into the hands of non- State actors to be used for the purposes of terrorism could be enhanced.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“With respect to report fatigue, it is useful for the three Committees to exchange and share information and study the possibility of creating a common reports database. Common information requested by different resolutions can be identified and obtained from a report already submitted by a Member State. That could limit the repetition of questions to which States are required to respond. My delegation is pleased that the much-awaited substantive consideration of national reports by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) has commenced. We are all aware that resolution 1540 (2004) has given the Committee a two- year mandate within which to determine how Member States comply with the requirements of the resolution.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“We welcome the adoption of the fifteenth work programme of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), under the able chairmanship of Ambassador Loj. In that regard, given that the effectiveness of the Committee in performing its mandate of assessing the compliance of Member States with the requirements of resolution 1373 (2001) depends, to a great extent, upon the full organization of the Counter-Terrorism Committee's Executive Directorate (CTED), which we hope can be completed as soon as possible. The CTC also needs to explore other creative means by which to monitor compliance with resolution 1373 (2001) as it contends with "report fatigue" and the lack of expertise and capacity of some Member States to respond to highly technical questions.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“Now Al-Qaida functions like a venture capital firm, providing funding, contacts and advice to many groups or individuals throughout the world. Such groups and individuals act in the style of Al-Qaida and follow its precepts and methods, but are only very loosely part of Al-Qaida. My delegation looks forward to the negotiations on a new draft resolution to respond to this phenomenon. However, in drawing up the new draft resolution, it is also important to bear in mind not only reactive responses for more effective measures against those changes in modus operandi, but also the need to be more proactive and to examine the root causes of terrorism. Examining and addressing those root causes could have longer-term effects.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“The expertise and objective perspective they bring to the consideration of the national reports submitted to the Committees are invaluable to the work of the Committees in drawing conclusions on how to make global counter-terrorism efforts more effective. There is a lot to be learned from the sanctions Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al-Qaida and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities, as it is the Committee with the longest lifespan. Starting with resolution 1267 (1999), the sanctions regime directed at that time against the Taliban has undergone subsequent fine-tuning in response to the evolution of the modus operandi of Taliban and Al-Qaida terrorists. Terrorist operations continue to evolve, and terrorist groups continue to mutate.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“As Chairman of that working group, I would like to acknowledge with warm appreciation the offers of cooperation by Ambassadors Mayoral, Loj and Motoc to the working group. Allow me also to take this opportunity to express my delegation's appreciation for the exemplary work of the previous Chairmen of the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1373 (2001); to offer my delegation's full cooperation to the new Chairpersons, Ambassadors Mayoral and Loj, respectively; and to reiterate our support to Ambassador Motoc, Chairman of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). My delegation also pays tribute to the respective groups of experts that assist the Committees in their work.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“My delegation welcomes this initiative to hold a joint open briefing by the Chairpersons of the three Committees of the Security Council dealing with the issue of counter-terrorism, and we thank them for their informative briefings. We share the view that global counter-terrorism efforts will be more effective if the efforts of these subsidiary bodies in pursuing their specific mandates profit from the enhanced cooperation among them. In recognition of such synergy, resolution 1566 (2004) specifically called on these bodies to enhance cooperation with one another. I am particularly gratified that this call is being seriously heeded, as the work of the working group established pursuant to resolution 1566 (2004) will benefit from the wealth of experience of those three Committees.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“Operative paragraph 6 subtly subsumed the independence of the ICC into the political and diplomatic vagaries of the Security Council. Nevertheless, that eventuality may well be worth the sacrifice if impunity is, indeed, ended in Darfur; if human rights are, indeed, finally protected and promoted; and if, indeed, the rule of law there is upheld. Thus, we voted in favour of resolution 1593 (2005).”
2005-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5158 (2005) · source