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Baroness Ashton

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  1. “The Security Council also knows well the needs of the people of Gaza, and we are committed to supporting them. I have proposed a comprehensive package of EU support for the Gaza crossings, focusing on infrastructure, equipment and training. Our objective remains an unconditional opening of those crossings, while addressing Israel's legitimate security needs. There is a third issue that affects the landscape of the wider Middle East, and indeed global security, and that is the Iranian nuclear issue. On 20 and 21 January, I chaired a series of meetings between the E3+3/P5+1 with Iran. Given the well-known difficulties, our aim was not to look for an immediate agreement but to focus on building confidence. The fundamental problem is that we do not have confidence that the Iranian nuclear programme is purely civilian in nature.”

    2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source

  2. “Our position on this and on 11-22784 related issues, including settlements, remains unchanged. We are also active in laying the foundations of a future Palestinian State through practical measures. We are at the forefront of providing budgetary support and assistance on security to the Palestinian Authority. During my most recent Visit to the region, I confirmed that we will front-load an initial financial package of €100 million for the occupied Palestinian territories under the 2011 budget. I also discussed the new Palestinian National Plan with Prime Minister Fayyad in Paris last week, and reconfirmed our support for his plan. We will also host the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee meeting in Brussels on 13 April to promote efforts on Palestinian State-building.”

    2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source

  3. “Current developments must bring us closer to that goal, not farther away, and I am pleased that the Quartet agreed on a specific path to do this, with a follow-up meeting of our envoys in Brussels. For the first time, the Quartet will meet separately with Palestinian and Israeli negotiators to hear their views. We further agreed to meet again at the ministerial level in March to ensure that momentum is kept up, and we confirm our support for having a framework agreement in place by September 2011. The parameters for peace as seen by the European Union are well known: two States, co-existing in peace and security, with a Palestinian State that is sovereign, independent, democratic, contiguous and viable, based on the 1967 borders, with Jerusalem as the future capital of two States.”

    2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source

  4. “These are not linear processes. So we will help countries not only to run free and fair elections, but also to fight corruption, make local administration more transparent, ensure the independence of the media and make the justice system fully independent. We are witnessing major change in the Middle East. The contours of what will eventually emerge are not yet clear - they cannot be - but we do know that urgent progress on the Middle East peace process is vital, now more than ever. This weekend, I chaired an important meeting of the Quartet in Munich to review the current situation and chart a common plan of action. The search for a negotiated peace between Israel and the Palestinians has dominated the region for decades.”

    2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source

  5. “Last Friday, the 27 Heads of State and Government of the European Union saluted the peaceful and dignified expression by the Tunisian and Egyptian peoples of their legitimate, democratic, economic and social aspirations, which are in accord with the values that the European Union promotes for itself and throughout the world. Our position is clear - the democratic aspirations of citizens must be met through dialogue, genuine political reform and free and fair elections that are well prepared. These are not just words. The European Union will offer practical support to the transition processes. I have already discussed this with the new Tunisian Foreign Minister, and I will visit the region next week to clarify further how we can help. We know from our own experience how difficult the establishment of genuine democracy can be.”

    2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source

  6. “I am pleased to report that, as of 1 January, the European External Action Service, one of the Lisbon Treaty's main innovations, is up and running. It operates under my authority and brings together all our global instruments. In our view, the Lisbon Treaty and the External Action Service are not just good for Europe; they also make us a better partner for the United Nations, and we are very grateful for the Council's help in recognizing this. In many countries today, we are seeing people demand greater freedoms, democracy and accountability. In North Africa and the Middle East, we are seeing demonstrations of people's basic wish to be guaranteed political participation, fundamental 2 freedoms, social justice and economic development.”

    2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source

  7. “Baroness Ashton: Thank you, Madame, for giving me the opportunity to again address the Council on the contribution of the European Union (EU) to international peace and security. As you know, we have a long-standing commitment to effective multilateralism, with a strong United Nations at its core. Regional organizations are building blocks for global governance, with a dual responsibility, first, to enhance security, development and human rights in their own region; and secondly, to support United Nations efforts to promote those goals around the world. When I spoke to the Security Council last year (see S/PV.6306), I updated members on the progress regarding the implementation of the Lisbon Treaty and the promises that it held for strengthening our contribution to addressing international concerns.”

    2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source

  8. “Baroness Ashton: All that remains for me to do is to thank you, Sir, for presiding over this meeting and the members of the Security Council for their positive comments and recognition of the role of the European Union. I might also say that I recognize that the Lisbon Treaty provides us with a real opportunity to develop a more coherent and effective strategy for Europe. Listening to all the comments that were made, I think that the agenda is well set for the future of the post-Lisbon Treaty world and especially for myself. We very much look forward to continuing the strong partnership with the United Nations into the future.”

    2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source

  9. “We have achieved a good deal together, but even more work remains to be done. And thirdly, the EU's potential will increase with the Lisbon Treaty. We should become more capable, better able to bring politics and economics together and better at combining different forms of intervention within a political strategy. As a result, I hope we shall become a stronger partner for the United Nations in the future.”

    2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source

  10. “We now to need to pull together with clear plans for long-term reconstruction. The fight against impunity for the most serious crimes remains a key factor in peacebuilding and conflict prevention. That is why the EU is a staunch supporter of the International Criminal Court. Promoting the Court's universality and bolstering the enforcement of its decisions are among the key topics for the upcoming review conference in Kampala. Before I finish, I want to underline three things: first, that the EU is strongly committed to an active partnership with the United Nations in promoting peace, protecting the vulnerable and helping people to live in safety and dignity. Secondly, this partnership has grown rapidly in recent years and has demonstrated its added value on the ground.”

    2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source

  11. “But I also want to mention our joint efforts in the Peacebuilding Commission. It is essential to bring together all resources to help countries succeed on the path of post-conflict recovery. The EU has expertise in these areas and is the biggest donor to all four countries on the agenda of the Peacebuilding Commission. Five years after the Commission's creation, this is a good moment to take stock and see what could be improved. In the area of long-term stabilization and development we are working closely with the entire United Nations family. In Haiti, after the devastating earthquake, our joint actions comprised a good example of how to maximize EU-United Nations synergies. The EU responded rapidly to United Nations calls for assistance ranging from humanitarian aid to military assets.”

    2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source

  12. “As part of our comprehensive approach to the piracy problem, the EU Stability Instrument has been supporting the efforts of Kenya and Seychelles to prosecute piracy suspects through a programme that was developed jointly with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. One of our biggest priorities is to assist our African partners in the development of their capabilities in conflict prevention, crisis management and peacebuilding. We have created a specific financial instrument, the African Peace Facility, to underpin this work. With respect to the whole conflict cycle, special efforts are needed on peacebuilding. Too many conflicts re-emerge or linger and thus prolong the need for international engagement. In all of this, the leading role of the Security Council is evident.”

    2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source

  13. “In some places we have supplemented the United Nations, for example in Kosovo after the reconfiguration of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. In other places, we have preceded the United Nations, for example in Chad, where our force to protect refugees from Darfur 3 was succeeded by the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad. And in yet others we are reinforcing an ongoing United Nations operation - for example in Afghanistan, with the European Union Police Mission in that country. We are working closely with both the United Nations and regional partners, for example, our naval operation Atalanta has been combined with the training mission for the security forces in Somalia. The latter has been set up within a United Nations framework to support the Transitional Federal Government.”

    2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source

  14. “For example, in Darfur, the EU has provided support through the Trust Fund set up by the Secretary-General to facilitate the mediation efforts led jointly by the United Nations and the African Union. In the area of crisis management, civilian and military, our cooperation has developed significantly over a short period of time. In 2003, we launched Operation Artemis at the request of the United Nations and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to protect the people in Bunia in the eastern part of that country. This was the first time the EU assisted the United Nations in the area of peace and security. The Operation opened a new chapter in our cooperation and was followed later on by a backup force to support the United Nations at the time of the elections.”

    2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source

  15. “This year, we mark the tenth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000), which was a milestone in making the entire international community more aware of and focused on the specific needs and concerns of women in the area of peace and security. Allow me to illustrate how the EU is contributing to the United Nations work in peace and security with some concrete examples, beginning with conflict prevention. In many crisis zones, special representatives of the Secretary-General and the EU are working hand in hand. Indeed, mediation and mediation support are now growing elements of EU- United Nations cooperation. Sometimes we act directly ourselves; at other times, we back the efforts of others.”

    2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source

  16. “For the Millennium Development Goals, 10-34411 it is important that we step up our efforts, particularly in those areas where improvements have been modest. There is a growing consensus internationally on the need to apply a comprehensive approach to crisis management and peacebuilding. The same goes for the need to take into account the evident links between security, development and human rights. Along with comprehensive approaches, we also need to ensure that our efforts are tailor-made, reflecting the precise nature of every challenge. That is true for individual conflicts, but it also applies to overarching topics such as the role of women in peace and security.”

    2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source

  17. “In my short period in office as High Representative, I have established an important working relationship with the Secretary-General. We have discussed many issues that also top the agenda of the Security Council. These include piracy and the situations in Somalia and the Sudan, the Middle East peace process, and the serious concerns about Iran's nuclear activities and its refusal to abide by several resolutions of the Security Council. We have also discussed such issues as climate change and the Millennium Development Goals that affect the wider international security landscape. The impact of climate change threatens the future of millions of people. It could worsen existing situations of fragility and insecurity and create new conflict constellations.”

    2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source

  18. “Work is advancing on the creation of the European External Action Service, which will operate under my authority. It will integrate diplomats from the EU's institutions and member States. It will also direct the delegations of the EU around the world, including here at the United Nations. The External Action Service will lead to more integrated policy-making and delivery by bringing together all the instruments of our global engagement - political, economic and crisis management - in support of our strategic goals. This should also make the EU a better partner of the United Nations, and I ask all United Nations Member States to support efforts to ensure that EU representatives can act efficiently within the United Nations to maximize our contribution to achieving common United Nations goals.”

    2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source

  19. “Further work is also needed in other countries of 10-34411 the region if they are to succeed on their path of eventual succession to the European Union, which remains our goal. In the Balkans as much as anywhere, we know that a lasting peace depends not so much on foreign intervention but on the efforts and commitment of local political leaders themselves. I am speaking before the Security Council at a special moment in the development of the European Union. The Lisbon Treaty is now in force. This is a historic step which matters to Europeans and non-Europeans alike. The Lisbon Treaty offers the opportunity to strengthen the European Union's international impact and strategic vision through streamlined decision-making and greater policy coherence and consistency.”

    2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source

  20. “The EU and the United Nations are working together on the ground in eight major crisis theatres in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The EU currently reports to the Security Council on three of its ongoing operations. Given the United Nations mandate in the area of peace and security and given the expansion of EU external action in recent years, it is logical that we have built a growing partnership in peace and security that has complemented our long-standing cooperation in development and humanitarian assistance. For example, in the 19905 we worked closely together to try to prevent and curtail the tragic and unnecessary wars in the Balkans. Since then, much progress has been made, but our joint work there is not yet complete. With respect to Bosnia and Herzegovina, steps remain to be taken to secure a well-functioning State.”

    2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source

  21. “Today, the United Nations and the EU need to promote the ideals that inspired earlier generations - peace, justice, human rights, the whole notion that power relations among States must be subjected to the rule of law - in a new world. We share many objectives and we work closely together, at Headquarters and in the field. We are convinced that complex problems require comprehensive global solutions. We agree that we must advance the causes of security, human rights and sustainable development together; if we do not, none will succeed. It is no surprise that EU member States jointly constitute the largest contributors to the United Nations regular and peacekeeping budgets. But this partnership is about much more than money. The EU is a strong supporter of the United Nations in political and operational terms.”

    2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source

  22. “Baroness Ashton: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak to the Security Council about the 2 growing cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union (EU) in the area of peace and security. The European Union attaches great importance to its partnership with the United Nations. A core objective of EU foreign policy is the development of an effective multilateral system with a strong United Nations at the centre. The United Nations Charter and this Security Council are the primary framework for the rules-based international system that we seek. The reasons behind the creation of the United Nations were similar to those that originally drove European integration: "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war".”

    2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source