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Bamba

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first: 2003-04-29
most recent: 2015-01-13
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“My delegation also supports the Secretary-General's recommendation, also in paragraph 56, to transfer to UNOCI three attack helicopters currently deployed in UNMIL to improve the mission's deterrent and anticipation capacities. The regional dimension of the security situation in Cote d'Ivoire is clear. Indeed, the early signs of the crises in Mali and Guinea-Bissau have accelerated the implementation of measures taken to respond to subregional threats. At ameeting in Abidjan on 13 March, the Mano River Union adopted an operational plan on peace and security in order to respond to organized transnational crime and trafficking in West Africa. The plan provides forjoint border patrols, strengthened information exchange and the establishment of joint units. Another useful measure was the Mano River Union summit held in Conakry on 15 June.”
2012-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6808 (2012) · source
“Quadripartite meetings have been held to address a joint response to the threats. It has also been decided to convene a meeting of the Ivorian-Liberian Joint Commission of Cooperation before the end of the year. Meanwhile, it was agreed that judicial cooperation should be strengthened, and that ajoint meeting ofchiefs of staffand high-level officials in the communities along the border would be held to promote reconciliation and development activities. As indicated in paragraph 56 of the report, we welcome the new provisions for cooperation between the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) and UNOCI, and the fact that the United Nations country teams in C6te d'Ivoire and Liberia will be strengthened to enhance their responsiveness to any possible attacks on either side of the border, especially through cross-border cooperation.”
2012-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6808 (2012) · source
“Some of those who funded and organized the attacks have been identified and apprehended. In that context, on 12 June the Minister of the Interior revealed the existence of a plot against the State following the arrest in a foreign country and extradition to Cote d'Ivoire of a former minister and crony of Mr. Gbagbo. Here, my delegation pays tribute to the memory of the seven UNOCI soldiers and wishes to assure the Council that the Government of Cote d'Ivoire has spared no effort to find the perpetrators of these war crimes and bring them to justice. In the light of these attacks, my country has strengthened its cooperation with Liberia in the areas of defence, justice and law enforcement. The Special Representative reported on cooperation activities involving the missions in Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia.”
2012-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6808 (2012) · source
“However, the security situation in the country's western region remains a source of concern. Indeed, the attacks of 8 June and subsequent days in villages of the Tai' region, perpetrated by armed groups from Liberia and in which seven Blue Helmets from Niger, several civilians and soldiers of the Forces republicaines de C6te d'Ivoire (FRCI) lost their lives, have harshly illuminated the nature of the action that took place there and the objectives of those who would destabilize the situation. Clearly, the criminal acts of these armed groups were perfectly planned and coordinated to exploit the effect of surprise, and designed to strike fear into the hearts of the civilian population. It is also well known to all that such armed groups receive financial aid from exiled Ivorians and illegal mining operations.”
2012-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6808 (2012) · source
“He naturally responded to the questions raised by the Security Council and was able to clarify some issues. The Council also had instructive exchanges with members of the current and previous Governments, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and civil society. Lastly, the Council made field trips, in particular the west of the country and to an Ivorian refugee camp on the border inside Liberian territory. The Security Council is thus fully aware of the realities on the Cote d'Ivoire agenda. That said, I would like to make a few remarks on specific issues, especially in the light of recent developments. First, the security situation throughout the country has improved considerably. Life in Abidjan and other large cities has been revitalized, with a perceptible sense of economic recovery and growth, as the report underscores.”
2012-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6808 (2012) · source
“At that time, every member had the opportunity to understand and appreciate the gratitude felt by the people of Cote d'Ivoire towards the Council, whose commitment to and determined support for the will of the majority of the sovereign Ivorian people have allowed democracy to prevail in C6te d'Ivoire since the elections and especially to provide effective protection to the civilian population. During that visit, the Council was able to see for itself the progress that has been made on the ground since the elections, as well as the challenges that still lie ahead. The Council had transparent and exhaustive exchanges with the President of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, Mr. Alassane Ouattara, who presented his post- crisis vision for Cote d'Ivoire and his plans to make it an emerging country by 2020.”
2012-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6808 (2012) · source
“Mr. Bamba (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): I have just returned from Addis Ababa and took a taxi directly to the Council from John F. Kennedy Airport, so I would ask members to bear with me. Mr. President, my delegation would like to congratulate you on your accession to the presidency of the Council for the month of July. My delegation has taken note of the Secretary-General's report on the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (S/2012/506), whose mandate ends on 31 July, pursuant to resolution 2000 (2011). We also listened attentively and with interest to the briefing just delivered by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Koenders. My delegation recalls the joy and great pride of the people of C6te d'Ivoire during the working visit of all 15 members of the Security Council to our country a few weeks ago.”
2012-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6808 (2012) · source
“My delegation therefore calls on the United Nations and the entire international community to increase their assistance to collective security projects undertaken by the subregional organizations of ECOWAS and the Economic Community of Central African States in order to put an end to those scourges and to be able to use the resources available to achieve economic and social development objectives for its populations.”
2012-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6761 (2012) · source
“Important measures are expected to emerge from that meeting that will contribute to finally resolving the crises in those two countries, in close cooperation with the African Union, the United Nations, the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries and the entire international community. Security and stability of the countries in the West African subregion are threatened by terrorism, transnational crime, arms trafficking, the illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons, piracy in the Gulf of Guinea and drug trafficking.”
2012-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6761 (2012) · source
“As I said in my statement before the Council on 26 January (see S/PV.6708), Cote d'Ivoire is ready to assume once again its role as a locus of stability and growth in the subregion in the service of peace, security and international cooperation. President Ouattara, as Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), is aware of the importance of the responsibilities conferred upon him, and he intends to give Cote d'Ivoire the opportunity to fully assume its commitment. As we speak, the heads of State of ECOWAS are meeting in Abidjan at a special summit meeting to consider the situations in Mali and Guinea-Bissau.”
2012-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6761 (2012) · source
“My delegation would like to express its satisfaction and thanks to the members of the Council for having taken into account the efforts made and the success achieved by my country on the road to normalization and stability for cote d'Ivoire. My delegation believes that the resolution sends a very strong message of encouragement from the Security Council to cote d'Ivoire to continue its efforts in order to overcome the remaining challenges. President Ouattara will have an opportunity to express his gratitude to the members of the Council during the Council's next visit to C6te d'Ivoire, from 20 to 22 May.”
2012-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6761 (2012) · source
“The resolution acknowledges the urgent need for the Government of cote d'Ivoire to train and equip its security forces and, in particular, to provide national and local police with the weapons and munitions necessary for law enforcement. The resolution eliminates the embargo on training and technical assistance. It also eases exemption procedures for Cote d'Ivoire authorities, from a system of requesting authorization to one of notifying. The resolution also calls for a review of the sanctions in six months, according to the progress made in SSR and DDR. It also maintains the current measures on rough diamonds, while waiting for progress to be made in the Kimberley Process. Lastly, the resolution maintains individual sanctions.”
2012-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6761 (2012) · source
“With respect to the Kimberley Process, the restoration of local and regional administration by the Ministry of Mines and Energy makes it possible to have a presence that represents the public authority and has sufficient means to monitor money activities throughout the country. That should facilitate the availability of information necessary to establish legislation and speed up the process of cote d'Ivoire becoming a member of the Process. That is the context in which the Council adopted resolution 2045 (2012), which renews for a one-year period the sanctions regime concerning cote d'Ivoire. My delegation notes that the new resolution renews the mandate of the Group of Experts for 12 months, until 30 April 2013.”
2012-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6761 (2012) · source
“2, which deals with the establishment, nature, composition and operation of the working group on security sector reform (SSR) The group's first goal is to undertake an in-depth discussion on defence and security involving every sector involved in SSR. Secondly, the group is to strengthen coordination among all elements involved in SSR in order to develop a comprehensive and coherent security sector reform policy and find a lasting solution to the issue of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR). The working group is to submit its conclusions in three months. The inter-ministerial coordination cell for monitoring the embargo has been set up. This body serves to underscore the key role played by the Foreign Ministry and guarantees strict respect of, and transparency in, the procedures to be followed.”
2012-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6761 (2012) · source
“The new National Assembly that emerged from the legislative elections of December 2011 convened yesterday for its first regular session, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of Cote d'Ivoire. President Ouattara is fully aware of the priority of stabilizing the security situation. In order to signal his commitment and speed up crucial reforms in the security sector, the President has now assumed the functions of Minister of Defence in the new Government established following the ministerial reshuffling on 13 March. On 6 April, the President and Minister of Defence issued decree No.”
2012-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6761 (2012) · source
“The reform of the coffee and cocoa sector has been carried out, as has that of the mining and the energy sectors, thereby guaranteeing greater transparency in managing the financial resources generated by those important sectors for the economy of Cote d'Ivoire. National reconciliation is now under way, and political dialogue with the opposition has begun. That 12-31932 was reflected in the President's visit to the western part of the country from 21 to 24 April 2012, his first State visit within the country since his inauguration in May 2011. Along with the step taken by the President to promote dialogue, forgiveness and reconciliation, between 27 and 28 April, the Government will begin a dialogue with all the opposition parties in order to strengthen national cohesion.”
2012-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6761 (2012) · source
“The security situation in Abidjan and throughout the country has significantly improved, but major challenges remain to be overcome, namely, recurring intercommunity and land conflicts as well as the precarious security situation in the western part of the country, in particular in the border zone with Liberia. All State officials have returned to their posts in the north of the country, including the security and defence forces, the prefect corps, the financial police and public treasury, and customs and tax officers, thereby making it possible to restore public authority throughout the national territory. Major financial efforts have been made by the State to restore the national road infrastructure and build new roads, bridges and highways.”
2012-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6761 (2012) · source
“Jeannot Kouadio-Ahoussou, to ensure the full cooperation and assistance of Ivorian authorities, both when it comes to access to the places and sources of information and in identifying potential violations of the C6te d'Ivoire sanctions regime. Allow me to provide an update on a few key developments that have occurred since the adoption of resolution 1980 (2011) - the previous resolution on the Cote d'Ivoire sanctions regime. A year after the adoption of resolution 1980 (2011), President Ouattara and the Government of Cote d'Ivoire took steps to strengthen security throughout the country, restore security and the rule of law institutions and deploy them gradually throughout the country and transfer law enforcement functions to competent entities.”
2012-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6761 (2012) · source
“Mr. Bamba (cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation would like to express its congratulations to the C6te d'Ivoire Sanctions Committee established 2 pursuant to resolution 1572 (2004), as well as its Group of Experts, for the outstanding work that has been done in the six months since the publication of the report to the Council contained in document S/2011/642. In response to the concerns expressed in that report, my delegation would like to solemnly reiterate the tireless commitment of the President of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, His Excellency Mr. Alassane Ouattara, and of the Government led by the Prime Minister, His Excellency Mr.”
2012-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6761 (2012) · source
“In accomplishing those tasks, ECOWAS shall work in close cooperation with the African Union, the United Nations, the CPLP and other partners, whose support will greatly enhance efforts aimed at re-establishing the rule of law and maintaining peace and security in Guinea-Bissau. ECOWAS requests the Council to support those initiatives, which seek to contribute to international peace and security in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6754 (2012) · source
“In the medium term, the mission will ensure the protection of witnesses during the investigation of acts of impunity and the commencement of the implementation of the defence and security sector reform programme. The Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority will convene an extraordinary summit a week from now, on Thursday, 26 April, in Abidjan to further consider the situation in Guinea-Bissau, with particular emphasis on the restoration of constitutional order and the deployment of ECOWAS troops. The Chairman of the Authority also plans to dispatch a high-level ECOWAS delegation to Bissau on Monday, 23 April to engage all stakeholders in the transition process.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6754 (2012) · source
“The junta requested ECOWAS to assist in the development of the modalities for the transition, which is currently being handled by the mediator. Furthermore, ECOWAS demanded the immediate release of the Prime Minister, the interim President and other political detainees. The situation in Guinea-Bissau is serious and complex. It threatens to undo the progress made in the subregion over the past few years. It also threatens international peace and security. Now is the time to take urgent and appropriate measures to defuse this time bomb. Having carefully reviewed the situation, ECOWAS intends to immediately deploy a military contingent, under the United Nations principle of subsidiarity. The ECOWAS mission will ensure the protection of institutions and eminent persons, as well as the envisaged transition and electoral process.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6754 (2012) · source
“According to the spokesperson, the Bissau military had acted to pre-empt that eventuality and the establishment of a counterforce in the country. The junta was threatening a showdown with MISSANG if the latter did not pull out within 48 hours. Sixth, the psychosis generated by the threat of an Angola-led intervention and the possible confrontation between MISSANG and the Guinea-Bissau army had led to acute fear and an exodus of the population from the capital towards Senegal and other neighbouring countries. Seventh, Bissau and other cities no longer have access to basic necessities and banking services, as businesses have begun shutting down. The ECOWAS mission managed to secure an undertaking by the military command to restore constitutional order with immediate effect.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6754 (2012) · source
“In the period immediately after the 18 March election, tensions rose exponentially between the two forces, with the Guinea-Bissau Chief of Defence Staff accusing MISSANG of secretly boosting its force size and stockpiling combat weapons, which, according to him, contravened the bilateral agreement under which Angola deployed MISSANG. He went on to order MISSANG to withdraw within 48 hours. Fifth, at the meeting with the military command, the spokesperson of the junta produced a letter ostensibly signed by the Prime Minister under the instructions of Angola and addressed to the Secretary- General, requesting authorization for the deployment of a peace enforcement mission to Guinea-Bissau by the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP) and its allies.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6754 (2012) · source
“That was particularly the case in the run-up to the last election. Also, corruption and drug trafficking have permeated the fabric of politics and the military. Third, reversing that trend requires a very sophisticated approach that combines the fast-tracking of the ECOWAS-developed defence and security sector reform programme, constitutional and electoral reform, deep economic reforms to root out corruption, and a conscious and determined effort to root out drug trafficking and impunity. Fourth, based on the statement of the junta and statements from some key interlocutors, Angola's military build-up in Guinea-Bissau through MISSANG served as the immediate trigger for the coup.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6754 (2012) · source
“Only last Monday, 16 April, the Chairman of the Authority dispatched a second ECOWAS mission to Guinea-Bissau, where the delegation held intensive discussions with the junta; the ruling African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde; the five opposition candidates; ECOWAS ambassadors and the representatives of the African Union and the United Nations in Bissau. From the deliberations with the different stakeholders, the following issues and concerns were raised. First, since independence, the political class and the democratic institutions in Guinea-Bissau have evolved under persistent political instability, to the extent that no elected President has ever served a full term in the country. Second, governance institutions in Guinea-Bissau have often been dysfunctional, leading to constant paralysis in Government.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6754 (2012) · source
“On 12 April 2012, just as the Mediation and the Security Council meeting was coming to a close, the Guinea-Bissau military began operations that soon developed into a coup d'etat. The military detained key political figures, including the Prime Minister and front-runner in the election, Mr. Carlos Gomes Junior, and the interim President, Mr. Raimundo Pereira. It took over State institutions and designated the military command as the ruling body. The Chairman of the Mediation and Security Council immediately condemned the coup, while the President of the ECOWAS Commission issued a statement on the same day, reiterating the Council's denunciation of the putsch and demanding an immediate relinquishing of power to the legitimate authorities.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6754 (2012) · source
“Furthermore, the Chairman convened an extraordinary session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council on 12 April to discuss the situation, along with the disturbing constitutional crisis and security situation in the north of Mali. Among the pertinent decisions taken at that session, the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council called on the opposition candidates not to boycott the run-off election, cautioned the military against interference in the electoral process and took the decision to request the withdrawal of MISSANG from Bissau within two months, to be replaced by an ECOWAS force. Unfortunately, neither the opposition nor the Guinea-Bissau military heeded the advice from ECOWAS.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6754 (2012) · source
“Led by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, together with representatives of the African Union and the United Nations, the mission was undertaken with a view to calming the situation, persuading the five candidates not to boycott the run-off election, and assessing the role of MISSANG in the evolving situation and making appropriate recommendations to the Authority. The mission presented its report to an extraordinary session of the Authority on 2 April. The Authority, having become convinced of the seriousness of the matter, appointed His Excellency Mr. Alpha Conde, President of Guinea, as mediator of the crisis, and warned the military once more to resist any temptation to disrupt the electoral process.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6754 (2012) · source
“Kumba Yala, leader of the Party for Social Renewal and the second-placed candidate, to boycott the run-off; malfunctioning State institutions amid rancour within the political class; fear among members of a section of the political class for their safety and fear of a possible military intervention; and rising suspicion and animosity between the Guinean military and the Angolan Technical and Military Assistance Mission in Guinea-Bissau (MISSANG). It was against that background that President Ouattara of the Republic of C6te d'Ivoire, as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority, dispatched an ECOWAS mission to Guinea-Bissau on 31 March.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6754 (2012) · source
“Over the past two decades, the efforts of West African leaders and ECOWAS led to the progressive entrenchment of democratic culture and the consolidation of stability and, as a consequence, steady economic growth and a bright outlook in the subregion. However, ECOWAS has been under no illusion as to the fragility and reversible nature of the situation. Unfortunately, the unfolding developments in Mali and Guinea-Bissau are confirming our worst fears. It should be recalled that the electorate in Guinea- Bissau went to the polls on 18 March to choose a successor to President Malam Bacai Sanha, who passed away on 9 January. The period following the inconclusive first round of the election was marked by mounting tensions that were notably characterized by the following factors: the decision of five of the candidates led by Mr.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6754 (2012) · source
“The Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States also expressed his gratitude to the Secretary-General for his abiding interest in, and concern over, the fate of West Africa and for the support that he has unfailingly given to the region's efforts to stabilize the peace and security environment there. I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for the able manner in which you are presiding over today's meeting. I would also like to acknowledge the speakers before me, in particular Mr. Joseph Mutaboba, Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau, for his comprehensive presentation on the situation in Guinea-Bissau.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6754 (2012) · source
“Mr. Bamba (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): As this is the first time that I take the floor under your presidency, Sir, I would like to convey to you the sincere congratulations of my delegation on your election to the presidency of the Council for April. (spoke in English) It is my honour, on behalf of His Excellency Mr. Alassane Ouattara, Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), to express to the Security Council the gratitude of the 15 heads of State of the Community for taking up for deliberation today the serious and disturbing matter of Guinea-Bissau, only days after the situation in Mali was discussed in the Chamber.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6754 (2012) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to point out that, in order to overcome all the above-mentioned challenges, the actions of the international community should be firmly rooted in the context of establishing strategic coordination mechanisms involving both States members of the African Union and States Members of the United Nations, supported by the expertise of relevant bodies of the United Nations system and partner countries.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717 (2012) · source
“Such an approach would certainly make it possible to combat poverty and effectively bolster the fight against insecurity, in general, and transnational crime, piracy, terrorism, in particular, since the poverty of populations and the low representation of national institutions in areas of difficult access in certain Sahel countries, in particular, are used by ill-intentioned people and organizations to destabilize some ECOWAS, ECCAS and Sahel countries.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717 (2012) · source
“(S/2012/83, annex, p- 4) My delegation thus supports the idea of enhancing and systematizing strategic coordination mechanisms at the security level, with the establishment of a joint defence system, to be announced at the upcoming meeting of Chiefs of Staff of States members of ECOWAS and of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and countries of the Sahel region, pursuant to one of the decisions of the fortieth summit of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, held on 16 and 17 February. In addition to the strategic coordination mechanism to be established at the security level, similar mechanisms should be implemented in the 12-23593 context of economic and financial issues, as well as sustainable development.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717 (2012) · source
“It should thus help to strengthen the impetus of the necessary multilateral partnership in combating transnational organized crime in West Africa and the Sahel region. Furthermore, my delegation fully supports the assessment in the concept note submitted to us stating that: "assistance from the international community that frames all of these disputes in narrow "security" terms without also taking steps to address these broader questions of conflict prevention, governance and sustainable development will not provide an effective solution".”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717 (2012) · source
“It also notes document S/2012/83, containing the "Annex to the letter dated 8 February 2012 from the Permanent Representative of Togo to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General: Concept note on the impact of transnational organized crime on peace, security and stability in West Africa and the Sahel region". My delegation naturally supports the recommendations contained therein. With regard to the recommendation of the Secretary-General that the leaders of the United Nations, the African Union and ECOWAS "move urgently to lead the efforts to mobilize international support for the implementation of the recommendations" (S/2012/42, para. 70), this debate should be a first significant step in that direction.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717 (2012) · source
“In that context, ECOWAS intends to strengthen its strategic partnerships to better conduct its actions. We salute resolution 2033 (2012), adopted by the Council at the conclusion of the high-level debate (S/PV.6702) that was organized under the initiative of the South African presidency of the Council and presided over by President Jacob Zuma himself. The resolution enables reactivation of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations and strengthens partnership between the United Nations and the African Union in particular. My delegation takes note of the letter from the Secretary-General in document S/20l2/42, transmitting the "Report of the assessment mission on the impact of the Libyan crisis on the Sahel region, 7 to 23 December 2011".”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717 (2012) · source
“He called for defining a shared defence policy, for pooling our means in order to halt the upsurge in terrorism, for re-establishing control of our coastal areas that are threatened by marine piracy, and for containing the flow of arms that aggravate criminality and organized crime. President Ouattara also stressed that in response to the security challenges and in order for ECOWAS to become a true centre of stability and a policy source, the time is ripe to strengthen strategic partnerships, especially on military issues and in order to modernize the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group - the peace forces of ECOWAS. To follow up, he noted the firm political will of ECOWAS to combat transnational organized crime, piracy and terrorism and has taken steps in that direction.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717 (2012) · source
“Through that election, the members of that organization demonstrated once again their support and encouragement to C6te d'Ivoire in its reconciliation and reconstruction efforts. In listing the major challenges facing the subregion, President Alassane Ouattara explicitly mentioned the question on the agenda for today's debate, while setting out his thoughts on the priority actions to be taken in the areas of strengthening institutions, democracy, rule of law and good governance in order to ensure lasting peace and development in the subregion. In particular, he highlighted that our subregion faces new threats with respect to security, including the resurgence of old conflicts that have weakened entire sections of society and threatened our defence capabilities.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717 (2012) · source
“Mr. Bamba (cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): Allow me to express my delegation's warmest congratulations to the President of the Council on his assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of February, and above all on his leadership in taking the initiative to organize this debate on a topic of great importance to my country, whose security situation has obvious subregional dimensions. That is why I wish to take advantage of this opportunity to convey the thanks of the people and Government of C6te d'Ivoire on the election of its President, Mr. Alassane Ouattara, on 17 February to head the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), our common subregional organization.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717 (2012) · source
“In conclusion, Cote d'Ivoire is returning to the international stage, ready to once again take up its role as an anchor of stability and growth in the service of international peace, security and cooperation.”
2012-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6708 (2012) · source
“Cote d'Ivoire is a country open to the outside world, and it intends to once again pursue its natural calling. It is for that reason that, soon after being sworn in, His Excellency President Alassane Ouattara carried out numerous State visits, beginning with his partners in neighbouring countries and in the subregion. As I speak, President Ouattara is on an official visit to France. Two weeks ago, he met with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton of the United States. And, at the beginning of the year, he received China's Minister for Foreign Affairs in the course of his official visit to C6te d'Ivoire. The African Development Bank is preparing to bring its headquarters to cote d'Ivoire.”
2012-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6708 (2012) · source
“Lastly, I would like to say that in order to overcome all the challenges to which I have referred, my country more than ever needs the invaluable support of the international community, first and foremost that of the United Nations - and in particular that of its leading organ, the Security Council. My Government will soon submit a formal request for a reconsideration of the sanctions regime on cote d'Ivoire established by resolution 1572 (2002), with a View to the partial or full lifting of the embargo currently in place. Peace and stability are slowly but surely making progress in C6te d'Ivoire. My Government would therefore officially like to invite the Security Council to visit C6te d'Ivoire from 22 to 30 March, in order that its members can have an opportunity to genuinely see the progress that has been achieved on the ground.”
2012-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6708 (2012) · source
“It is for that reason that we should acknowledge - without self-satisfaction - that the holding of peaceful legislative elections in Cote d'Ivoire just seven months after emerging from the crisis is an outcome that merits being highlighted. In addition, while we regret that the party formerly in power did not participate, we hope that, for the sake of the upcoming municipal and regional elections, the Front populaire ivoirien will take advantage of the opportunity to participate, which will only benefit C6te d'Ivoire's democracy. My delegation will soon submit to the United Nations an official request for assistance for those elections.”
2012-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6708 (2012) · source
“In the meantime, free treatment will continue to be provided for the most disadvantaged sectors of the population, in particular 12-21574 children under the age of six and pregnant women without means, who will be provided free birthing kits. Fifthly, with regard to national reconciliation and the pursuit of political dialogue, the Commission on Dialogue, Truth and Reconciliation is now fully operational, is expanding consultations and appears to be setting up its functions for the long term, as reconciliation is not a time-bound event but, instead, a process that takes time. Pursuing a political process is an inescapable requirement in that context - a process that makes it possible for all of the country's political stakeholders to develop political maturity and to exercise their constitutional rights.”
2012-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6708 (2012) · source
“Also on the humanitarian front, it is worth noting the growing awareness on the issue of gender, in particular with regard to sexual violence. Rape victims are increasingly being informed of the treatment available to them and are being encouraged to take advantage of their legal rights. The Minister for Families, Women and Children has been responsible for significant progress in that area. With regard to health, the President's free health care initiative, which has been in place for a year, will end this month. A system for participatory medical coverage will then be put in place, following a study currently under way.”
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“Four such agreements have been concluded - with Liberia, Ghana, Togo and Guinea. Based on our experience as part of that process, all indications are that the pace of return would increase if people had confidence in assurances with regard to living conditions and security. In that regard, there is a need to build 17,000 housing units and 100 health centres. My delegation welcomes the $8 million provided by the Central Emergency Response Fund to address dire situations. We also welcome the recent trip to C6te d'Ivoire by Ms. Catherine Bragg, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs, during which she launched the 2012 consolidated appeal intended to raise $173 million, which is the level of resources needed by the humanitarian sector to address the needs of more than 2 million vulnerable people.”
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“12-21574 Moreover, we are planning innovative approaches, concerning the establishment of a reserve force to undertake non-military activities, in particular civil construction and agricultural projects. Fourthly, with respect to humanitarian assistance, let us recall that, at the height of the post-electoral crisis a year ago, we had 1 million internally displaced persons and 500,000 refugees in neighbouring countries. Today, there are no more than 185,000 internally displaced persons and 161,000 refugees in neighbouring countries. We are pursuing our efforts to bring all Ivorians home. We want that to take place on a voluntary basis and in the context of a tripartite agreement framework between Cote d'Ivoire, the host country and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.”
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