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first: 2005-07-06
most recent: 2009-05-26
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“We look forward to a visit to New Zealand in July by the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate, which will provide a valuable opportunity to ensure that New Zealand's domestic and international counter-terrorism efforts are coordinated with the United Nations framework. The threat of international terrorism requires a comprehensive, multilayered and long-term response. New Zealand remains steadfast in its commitment to that response, along with our regional partners on the frontline of this struggle.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source
“In South-East Asia, New Zealand continues to support a number of counter-terrorism capacity- building initiatives. We are also continuing our programme of counter-radicalization activities, in particular in the areas of media, education and youth, aimed at preventing recruitment into terrorism. Domestically, New Zealand remains determined to take all necessary measures to prevent and combat terrorism to ensure that our country is neither a target nor a source for terrorist activity. We continue to improve our legislative, policy and operational capabilities in line with international standards and obligations, including prioritizing work to ratify all 16 international counter-terrorism instruments. Last month, New Zealand welcomed a team of experts from the Financial Action Task Force.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source
“In the past month, New Zealand has co-sponsored two regional workshops arranged by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, on 1540 implementation, and by the Terrorism Prevention Branch of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, on maritime counter-terrorism. New Zealand also hosted a workshop on radioactive source security and safety under the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism, which complemented the event of the 1540 Committee. Next week, we will convene the annual meeting of the Pacific Working Group on Counter-Terrorism, which is the primary forum for counter-terrorism policy discussion in our region. We hope to have the participation of the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the 1540 Committee.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source
“That principle underlies New Zealand's commitment to building counter-terrorism capability in the small island States of the Pacific region. Pacific island countries face particular challenges in meeting international counter-terrorism obligations. The political will is firm, but resources are limited. New Zealand continues to assist those countries meet the requirements of the international counter-terrorism agenda, and we are encouraged by the progress that they have made in improving counter-terrorism legislation, policy and operational capability in the Pacific. We very much welcome the work of United Nations counter-terrorism agencies in the Pacific.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source
“In particular, New Zealand welcomes the concrete steps that have been put in place to review all names on the consolidated list by mid-2010 and the work that is under way to make narrative summaries of the reasons for listing entities available on the Committee's website. These initiatives, along with the other measures mandated by resolution 1822 (2008), will do much to improve the listing process, and to increase public confidence in the United Nations counter- terrorism framework. New Zealand's approach to countering terrorism continues to be guided closely by the United Nations framework. The spread of terrorist attacks and the globalization of terrorist networks show that no region or country can be complacent about measures to combat terrorism.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for those kind words as I prepare to leave New York. New Zealand welcomes these reports from the United Nations counter-terrorism committees. In responding to the threat of global terrorism, the United Nations, through the work of the General Assembly, the Security Council and the agencies, is best placed to coordinate international efforts. It does this in the framework of the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy, the 16 international counter- terrorism instruments, and Security Council resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004). New Zealand is encouraged by the significant work the 1267 Committee has done pursuant to resolution 1822 (2008) to improve the procedures for listing and de-listing terrorist entities.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source
“In conclusion, New Zealand strongly supports the extension of UNMIT for 12 months at its current authorized level, as recommended by the Secretary- General. As a regional partner and friend, we remain committed to assisting Timor-Leste. We continue to offer our support and encouragement to President Ramos-Horta, to all the leaders and people of Timor- Leste and to Mr. Khare and the UNMIT team.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“We acknowledge the broader efforts undertaken in the security sector, including the recent seminar in Dili, and we encourage the Government and UNMIT to continue that work. We believe that clearly defining the respective roles of the military and the police and strengthening the civilian oversight mechanisms are necessary for long-term stability. Accountability issues and, especially, countering perceptions of impunity are relevant to the development of the justice sector. They affect its credibility and strength. We acknowledge the serious constraints in the justice sector and the need for international support to accelerate the development of national capacity. Dialogue and reconciliation efforts are also relevant, and we value the essential role that President Ramos-Horta is playing in that respect.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“We believe that, if implemented properly, the mutually agreed criteria for assessing the state of readiness of each district will help to ensure that each area is in fact ready and able to take over full policing responsibilities. We strongly support the phased implementation of that process. UNMIT will need to monitor it closely and be ready to step in and provide additional support if necessary. We believe that a single policing model needs to be agreed in the coming months and that this will enable international policing assistance to be channelled more effectively. New Zealand is pleased that its pilot community policing project in Becora and Suai has received a positive response.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“We strongly encourage the political parties and the people of Timor-Leste to continue to consolidate their democratic institutions and to make full use of parliament to resolve all political differences. Local elections in 2009 are an important part of this process and should be supported by UNMIT and other partners. A great deal of work lies ahead for the Government and for UNMIT. An immediate challenge is transferring policing responsibilities to the National Police Force of Timor-Leste. New Zealand welcomes the planned commencement of that process and the joint assessment currently being carried out by the Government and UNMIT.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“Khare, has a critical and ongoing role to play in Timor-Leste, helped by the International Stabilization Force, to which New Zealand continues to contribute, working with Australia. As noted in the Secretary-General's report, there have indeed been many encouraging developments over the past years: the closure of most internally displaced persons camps; the resolution of the petitioners issue; the more stable, though still fragile, security situation; and the efforts being made to strengthen institutions and to stimulate economic development. Continuing effort to strengthen democratic governance is also a vital ingredient for going forward.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“I thank the Secretary- General for his report on the situation in Timor-Leste (S/2009/72). I also thank you, Mr. President, having convened this open debate. We value very highly Japan's leadership in the Security Council and in the Timor-Leste Core Group. It is an honour and a pleasure to welcome President Ramos-Horta one year after the serious attack on his life. The President's recovery and resumption of responsibilities is a tribute to his strength and determination. We also thank him for his recent visit to New Zealand. We congratulate the Government of Timor-Leste and President Ramos-Horta on the significant progress made over the past year. The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT), under the leadership of Mr.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“In South-East Asia, New Zealand continues to support a number of counter- terrorism capacity-building initiatives both bilaterally with key partners and regionally through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The threat of international terrorism requires a comprehensive, multilayered and long-term response. Complementing our wider counter-terrorism efforts, New Zealand has also funded initiatives aimed at addressing the conditions that are conducive to the spread of terrorism through a programme of counter- radicalization activities. Thank you, Mr. President, for Croatia's leadership on this fundamental issue and for the opportunity presented by today's debate to reaffirm New Zealand's steadfast commitment to combat and prevent terrorism.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Regional bodies too play a key role in coordinating responses to terrorism. We wish to draw attention to the statements unequivocally condemning terrorist acts made by leaders and ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation economies at their annual meeting in Lima last month. Leaders reiterated that terrorist acts can never be justified or excused and reaffirmed their collective commitment to eliminating the threat of terrorism. New Zealand has been actively engaged in our region, building the capacity of partner countries to counter the threat of terrorism. We continue to help Pacific island countries meet the requirements of the international counter-terrorism agenda. We have been encouraged by the progress made in improving counter-terrorism legislation, policy and operational capability in the Pacific.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We support the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate in this regard. Next year, we look forward to welcoming a visit to New Zealand by officials from the Executive Directorate to discuss implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) in New Zealand and in our region. There is a high level of commonality between the principles under the four pillars of the Global Strategy and those that guide New Zealand's approach to counter-terrorism domestically and within our region. Domestically, we remain determined to take all necessary measures to prevent and combat terrorism to ensure that our country is neither a target nor a source for terrorist activity. We continue to improve our legislative, policy and operational capabilities.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The spread of terrorist attacks and the globalization of terrorist networks confirm that no region or country can be complacent when it comes to taking measures to combat terrorism. The United Nations, through the work of the General Assembly, the Security Council and its Committees and other bodies, is best placed to coordinate the global response. New Zealand supported the adoption of the United Nations Global Strategy on Counter-Terrorism, and we work together with other Member States, particularly those in our region, to advance our collective efforts to implement the Strategy. Equally important is the need for ongoing improvements in the implementation of the key Security Council resolutions on counter-terrorism - resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004).”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“New Zealand joins other Member States in strong condemnation of the recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai. We repeat here our condolences to India for the tragic losses it suffered, as well as to those countries whose nationals were also affected. The Mumbai attacks were a reminder that in spite of some significant successes in recent years, the scourge of international terrorism persists. There continue to be too many victims of terrorism in too many places. New Zealand remains unequivocal in our condemnation, in the strongest possible terms, of terrorism in all its forms. The terrorism we face today is a global phenomenon and as such requires a coordinated global response.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We acknowledge that today is the tenth anniversary of the creation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and take the opportunity to reiterate the central importance of the ICC in bringing to justice the perpetrators of abuse against children. New Zealand commends all those involved, those countries where progress has been reported and especially the Security Council for the ongoing efforts to better ensure the safety of children affected by conflict. We call on the Council to continue its work to fulfil the mandate set out in resolution 1612 (2005), which we believe continues to provide sound foundations for the valuable work of the Special Representative.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We look forward to the Secretary- General's next report, as requested in resolution 1820 (2008), and call for action to stop abuses against children. We commend the progress made by the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, with France as its Chair. We want to see it continue to publish conclusions that lead to strong and swift action against the perpetrators of grave violations against children. The Working Group is a vital component of a series of mechanisms for ensuring that children affected by conflict are protected. We recognize the dedication of Special Representative Radhika Coomaraswamy to the commitments in her mandate and to the valuable findings she brings back from her field visits.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for initiating this debate on children in armed conflict. New Zealand also thanks the Secretary- General for his report (S/2007/757). New Zealand agrees with the report's recommendation that the Security Council should not limit its attention to the recruitment and use of child soldiers, but should give equal weight to all categories of grave violations against children, namely, killing and maiming, attacks against schools and hospitals, rape and other grave sexual violence, abduction and the denial of humanitarian access. We were proud to sponsor recently Council resolution 1820 (2008) and welcome the recognition that children in armed conflict are acutely vulnerable to sexual violence.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We are concerned about the evolving security situation across Afghanistan, and we agree with the Special Representative's recommendation, endorsed by the Secretary-General, that much greater resources will need to be devoted to security if UNAMA is to fulfil its mandate and achieve the Paris priorities. We urge the international community to fulfil its commitments made at the Paris Conference to help ensure that the important recommendations of the Secretary-General can be implemented so that we can all work effectively with the Government of Afghanistan towards a positive future for Afghanistan.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“New Zealand supports all the Secretary-General's recommendations outlined in his report to strengthen UNAMA. It is important that UNAMA be able more effectively to coordinate international assistance alongside the Afghan Government. We are particularly pleased to see that areas identified in the report as priorities include governance; the protection of human rights; the improvement of civil-military coordination; good offices to support, if so requested by the Afghan Government, the implementation of Afghan-led reconciliation programmes; and outreach efforts by expanding the UNAMA presence throughout the country. New Zealand joins others in condemning the suicide bombing that killed 41 people in Kabul earlier this week in the vicinity of the Ministry of the Interior and the Indian Embassy.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“I thank the Secretary- General for his special report on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Special Representative Eide and Under-Secretary-General Holmes for their briefings today, and Foreign Minister Spanta for his presentation. New Zealand is pleased with the outcomes of the Paris Conference, especially the emphasis on the expanded role of the Secretary-General's Special Representative and UNAMA in leading the coordination of international efforts and in coordinating the policies and activities of the Afghan Government and the international community. We welcome pledges made in Paris totalling $20 billion, including from New Zealand; the launch of the Afghanistan National Development Strategy; and the Paris Declaration.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“A range of recent examples demonstrate the challenges of building police capacity, particularly relative to building military capacity. Allow me to conclude by stressing New Zealand's continuing commitment to contributing to United Nations led, mandated and authorized peace operations. They are tangible expressions of our collective responsibility to serve fragile post-conflict States, which most need the assistance of the international community.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In the United Nations context, the Peacebuilding Commission and Peacebuilding Fund are, of course, central to this discussion. Coherence with non-United Nations actors is vital. There is a need for coordination of and a clear division of labour among the numerous multilateral agencies involved in peacebuilding. Even in classic United Nations-led interventions, the United Kingdom identifies a broad range of non-United Nations and often non-State actors. Finally, within the broader context of building deployable civilian capacity, we agree with the identification of police advisers as a critical dimension of the international effort. Developing the capacity for credible, effective policing is essential to underpinning post-conflict transition.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“10 But we do share the concern of the United Kingdom and others that, overall, our international efforts remain too fragmented, too ad hoc and often too fleeting. Therefore, New Zealand supports the idea of a gap analysis. The United Kingdom has identified at least three critical gaps in post-conflict stabilization process: leadership on the ground, rapidly deployable and skilled civilian capacity, and more rapid and flexible funding. There are no easy answers to the associated questions in the United Kingdom paper but there are some important points. First, it notes that the United Nations can make a significant contribution to the developing body of international theory and practical learning on post-conflict peacebuilding.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We are keenly aware of the need for the international community to improve its approach to peacebuilding in general and to post-conflict stabilization in particular. A military intervention may be necessary in the first instance to stabilize a situation. But, as many have noted here, for the resolution of conflict to be sustainable, we need more wide-ranging interventions to deal with the causes of State failure and initiatives to build both capacity and social services. Those interventions must be coherent, coordinated, and have local ownership. Increasingly, we must be prepared to commit a wider range of Government agencies to complex, multifaceted peacebuilding interventions ranging from the justice system to border control. United Nations integrated missions have made considerable progress in addressing these challenges.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“New Zealand commends the United Kingdom for initiating this debate and for its useful concept paper entitled "Post- Conflict Stabilization: Peace After War". We see post-conflict peacebuilding as a critical area of focus for the international community. It is an immediate practical issue, and there are valuable lessons to be learned from our recent experience, as Mr. Brahimi reminded us this morning. New Zealand is looking to improve its capacity for post-conflict stabilization while simultaneously "learning by doing" in several missions that run in parallel: State-building in the Solomon Islands in an Australian-led regional operation, in Timor-Leste in a United Nations mission alongside a regional operation, and through our participation in the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We also welcome the readiness he has signalled for the United Nations to play a more central role in the coordination of international aid and to help promote political reconciliation in Afghanistan. The role of the new Special Representative, Mr. Kai Eide, will take on added importance as we enter that new phase in the struggle to secure Afghanistan's future, and we wish him well on his assignment. In closing, while we welcome the progress in Afghanistan in recent years, we also appreciate that the international community needs to remain committed to sustained efforts for Afghanistan to have a positive future.”
2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851 (2008) · source
“Alongside those contributions to security, New Zealand contributes to other priority areas of the Afghanistan Compact, such as rural livelihood programmes, education and health services, and capacity development of provincial governmental and non- governmental and civil society organizations. We support the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission through a core contribution. All programming seeks to empower women, as we see women's participation as a key to achieving peace and security. New Zealand endorses the importance attached by the Secretary-General in his report to assistance with the building of local governance structures, which is a priority for the Government of Afghanistan.”
2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851 (2008) · source
“We see security, governance, development and reconciliation of the various factions in Afghanistan as the four key areas of focus for the Afghan Government, acting with the support of the international community. To a significant extent, those four areas of focus are interdependent. The relative weight given to each is important. We believe that, in the context of a comprehensive approach, there is a need to rebalance, giving added weight to political reconciliation, governance and development. Since 2001, New Zealand has contributed military personnel to Afghanistan and provides a Provincial Reconstruction Team in Bamyan province. New Zealand personnel also support the International Security Assistance Force headquarters and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, as well as police training and mentoring in Bamyan.”
2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851 (2008) · source
“I thank the Secretary- General for his latest report on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. New Zealand has been pleased to see progress in Afghanistan, both on the political front and in terms of counter-insurgency operations over the past year, as the Ambassador of Afghanistan reported this morning, but the overall situation does remain of concern. The security situation, especially in the South and the East, seriously hampers development and limits the reach of the Afghan Government. Opium production is undermining Afghanistan's future. There is a need for much greater effort to develop alternative sustainable livelihoods.”
2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851 (2008) · source
“In that regard, it is important that all the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry into the events of April and May 2006 are fully implemented. Addressing the multifaceted challenges of underdevelopment and poverty must also be pursued in parallel with those other efforts. New Zealand will continue to assist through its bilateral and multilateral programmes. New Zealand stands ready as a regional partner and friend of Timor-Leste. We continue to offer our support and encouragement to the leaders and people of Timor-Leste and to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Atul Khare, and the UNMIT team. New Zealand remains committed to working with the international community in assisting Timor-Leste. We thank the Security Council for its ongoing support and for the leadership of South Africa in that respect.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“New Zealand continues to believe that security sector reform is essential for ensuring long-term stability in Timor-Leste. UNMIT has a critical supporting role to play. New Zealand strongly encourages UNMIT to step up its efforts to engage with Timor-Leste to find a suitable approach to supporting them in institutionalizing and strengthening Timor-Leste's security forces. A single coherent plan that all stakeholders are committed to would help to ensure a sound and enduring outcome to that process. There are many other areas in which UNMIT and the international community need to assist Timor-Leste to help the young country stand on its own. Strengthening the justice sector is a high priority. Every effort needs to be made to counter perceptions of impunity.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“UNMIT needs the capacity to fulfil its two primary roles: to provide security, and, at the same time, to support the durable reform and rebuilding of the police force through capacity- building and training. Both roles are equally important to future stability in Timor-Leste. Close attention is needed to the skills sets of United Nations police officers and the way in which those officers' skills are utilized. New Zealand hopes that the upcoming visit by the Police Adviser of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations will help in identifying ways to strengthen the United Nations police, including reviewing the process for the handover of police posts to the National Police Force of Timor-Leste (PNTL) to ensure that PNTL is fully ready to assume those responsibilities.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“We commend the efforts of UNMIT in assisting Timor- Leste towards those achievements. We recognize, however, as others have today, that a number of serious issues remain unresolved, including the future of the security forces, the internally displaced persons situation, Reinado's supporters and the petitioners. Furthermore, Timor-Leste will need the long-term support of the international community to overcome the challenges of poverty, unemployment and fragile institutions. New Zealand supports maintaining police numbers at current levels because we recognize that, while there has been improvement in the overall situation, it does remain fragile. The presence of the United Nations police is an important deterrent to a return to violence.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“Thankfully, Timor-Leste's two democratically elected leaders survived the attacks, but the attacks have underscored how fragile Timor-Leste continues to be and how easily recent progress could have been undone. New Zealand strongly supports the recommendation by the Secretary-General to renew the mandate of UNMIT for a further 12 months. It is important for the United Nations to demonstrate its sustained commitment to Timor-Leste, both for practical reasons and for the reassuring message this will send to the people of Timor-Leste. New Zealand contributes personnel to both UNMIT and the ISF, and we will continue to do so. New Zealand welcomes the progress that has been made by the Government of Timor-Leste, in particular the successful conduct of national elections.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“I thank the Secretary- General for his report on the situation in Timor-Leste, Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for his briefing and Ambassador Santos for his statement this morning. I join others in expressing New Zealand's deep concern at the recent attacks in Timor-Leste on the President and the Prime Minister. We wish President Ramos- Horta a quick and full recovery. We commend the people, Government and parliament of Timor-Leste, the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) and the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for their initial responses to the attacks. We emphasize the importance of continued close cooperation between the Government, UNMIT and the ISF over security operations, in accordance with established procedures.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“New Zealand appreciates the importance of maintaining stability in Timor-Leste in order to allow reconciliation and State-building to take place, and we expect the ISF to remain in Timor- Leste for the time being. In conclusion, New Zealand would like to thank the Security Council and UNMIT for their ongoing efforts in Timor-Leste. The Security Council's interest is a welcome demonstration that the international community remains committed to supporting and assisting Timor-Leste.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“The report of the Security Council mission highlighted many of the issues that still need to be addressed, such as improving cooperation between security institutions, strengthening the legal framework, increasing operational capabilities and enhancing civilian oversight. We urge the Timorese Government and UNMIT to work together on comprehensively reviewing and reforming all aspects of the Timorese security sector, encompassing the Defence Force, the Ministry of Defence, the Police Force and the Ministry of the Interior. New Zealand remains committed to working with the international community in assisting Timor-Leste in the long term. We continue to contribute defence and police personnel to the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) and to UNPOL, and we commend the positive cooperation between the two.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“New Zealand would prefer such a review to be done prior to discussions on UNMIT's mandate in February, as it would be helpful in assessing the progress UNPOL has made thus far, and in ensuring that it has the direction, skills-sets and focus that it needs to carry out its roles in the year ahead. New Zealand continues to see the need for UNMIT to support the Government of Timor-Leste in reforming and strengthening the justice and security sectors. Security sector reform is an integral part of strengthening Timor-Leste's State and Government institutions, and it is essential to ensuring that Timor- Leste's security needs can be met in the future.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“While New Zealand believes that United Nations Police (UNPOL) numbers should be maintained at the current level, attention should be paid to UNPOL's make-up to ensure that it has the required capability to fulfil its two primary roles: first, to provide security, and, secondly, to support the durable reform and rebuilding of the National Police Force of Timor-Leste through capacity- building and training in core police competencies. Both of those targets are equally important to future stability in Timor-Leste. New Zealand welcomes the call by the head of the Security Council mission, Ambassador Dumisani Kumalo, for the role of UNPOL to be reviewed to ensure maximum results.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“New Zealand believes that ongoing involvement by the international community will be needed in order to support the new Government in working towards resolving the many issues it faces. We support a strong, long-term United Nations presence in Timor-Leste. In this sense, the Security Council visit was very important and timely, and we hope it will serve to reaffirm the international community's commitment to supporting Timor-Leste. The review of UNMIT's mandate in February next year will be very important. Close attention will need to be paid to the skill-sets and focus of the police element within that mission.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“We recognize the complexity of the challenges that the new Government of Timor-Leste is facing, and we would like to reiterate our continuing support for its efforts towards solving these. We would like to take this opportunity to commend the opposition's active participation in parliament as an essential factor in the functioning of a democratic system. New Zealand is pleased to see that the security situation is gradually improving. However, as noted in the mission's report, the root causes of last year's crisis have not been fully addressed. Underlying political tensions continue to challenge Timor-Leste's young and fragile institutions, and a security downturn could easily see Timor's progress set back. Many problems remain, not least the large number of people who still live in internally displaced persons camps throughout Dili.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“I would like to thank the Security Council mission for the report on their recent visit to Timor-Leste (S/2007/711). New Zealand welcomes the mission's visit as an important opportunity for the Council to see first-hand the situation in Timor-Leste, a few months after the formation of the new Government and two months before a decision is required on the future mandate of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). New Zealand acknowledges that there have indeed been encouraging signs of progress in Timor- Leste this past year. Presidential and parliamentary elections have been held successfully, and the new Government has some important accomplishments to mark its first 100 days in office, such as the adoption of a new Government programme and the approval of an interim budget.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“New Zealand welcomed therefore the recent adoption by the General Assembly of amendments to the model memorandum of understanding with troop-contributing countries as one important part of the broader United Nations response to this issue. We are strongly supportive of many of the practical concrete action points recommended in the report, which we hope will be instrumental in developing the tools and strategies necessary to help address the significant challenges that remain. Critical to the success of these actions will be the ability to keep these issues at the forefront of this Council's work.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“The use of sexual violence as a method of warfare is completely abhorrent and cannot be allowed to continue. Rape and other forms of sexual violence may be war crimes or crimes against humanity and within the jurisdiction of the ICC. We note that earlier this year the ICC Prosecutor launched an investigation in the Central African Republic in relation to alleged offences that includes many serious sexual crimes. New Zealand remains deeply concerned about acts of sexual exploitation and abuse by United Nations peacekeepers and other United Nations personnel. These acts constitute an appalling breach of trust by those charged with the responsibility of protecting vulnerable people.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“For that reason, New Zealand strongly advocated the conclusion of an optional protocol to the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel. We signed the Optional Protocol in September last year and urge other States to do the same. Perpetrators who deliberately prevent humanitarian access must be held accountable for their actions. Grave instances of denial of access, such as intentionally using starvation as a method of warfare, are war crimes and fall within the jurisdiction of the ICC. New Zealand strongly supports efforts aimed at raising awareness around serious access situations. The proposal for the Emergency Relief Coordinator to bring serious challenges to the attention of the Security Council is therefore a welcome initiative.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“Universality and our full support are crucial if we are to end impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes against civilians, such as those carried out in the Darfur region of the Sudan, where ICC arrest warrants remain outstanding. We urge the Sudan to take measures to prevent further violations of human rights, ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice in accordance with international law and facilitate assistance to vulnerable populations. We recognize that the greatest challenge in protecting civilians, as identified in the report, is humanitarian access. Facilitating the passage of humanitarian relief for civilians is required by international humanitarian law. The increase in deliberate attacks on humanitarian workers as part of efforts to prevent such access is an abomination.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“We also welcome efforts to provide a more active role for peacekeepers to protect civilians through the mandates of Security Council resolutions - for instance, in resolution 1769 (2007), which established the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. Despite some progress, much more needs to be done on combating impunity. We continue to be appalled at the high level of impunity that has been allowed to exist, which sends a message that the international community is not prepared to take action even when fundamental human rights are breached. New Zealand encourages members to provide their full support to the International Criminal Court (ICC) by acceding to the Rome Statute. We also call on all United Nations Member States, especially States parties to the Rome Statute, to cooperate fully with the Court.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source