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1. “Such events cannot go unreflected, which is why we deviated from the long-standing practice of reiterating the same resolution as in previous years. While we call on both parties, Israel and Syria, to fulfil their obligations under the 1974 status-of-forces agreement, we note that these demonstrations would not have been possible without Syrian consent, and we call on Syria to refrain from any action that could provoke further unrest. Throughout the country, Syrian authorities have been cracking down with the utmost brutality on demonstrations against their Government. On 15 May and 5 June, however, they actively encouraged demonstrations against Israel in one of the most sensitive areas of the country.”

   2011-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6572 (2011) · source

2. “The United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) was established in 1974. It has been operating for more than 37 years now. We salute the men and women who serve and have served to support UNDOF in the discharge of its mandate. We look forward to receiving in the next report of the Secretary-General an assessment of the capacity of UNDOF to ensure the appropriate operational capability in the future. On 15 May and 5 June, demonstrations in the UNDOF area of operations resulted in a number of civilian casualties that, to quote paragraph 3 of the Secretary-General's report (S/2011/359), "put the long- held ceasefire in jeopardy", an assessment we fully share. We deeply regret the loss of life and are gravely concerned about these events, which are the most serious incidents since the establishment of UNDOF's mandate.”

   2011-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6572 (2011) · source

3. “Weapon deliveries to volatile regions in the Middle East and elsewhere come with strong destabilizing effects. Germany would like to ask the Panel of Experts to prepare an assessment of the patterns of the many weapon export violation cases in order to better understand and prevent them in the future. As the E3+3 pointed out in a joint statement at the latest Board of Governors meeting in Vienna, on 8 June, we have attempted to engage Iran in a constructive dialogue on the basis of reciprocity and a step-by-step approach that might lead to a solution to the confidence crisis that exists with respect to Iran's nuclear programme. We reaffirm our unity of purpose and collective determination through direct diplomacy. We call on Iran to respond in a positive and constructive spirit.”

   2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source

4. “The current designation list includes the names of people who are no longer in official positions with the Iran Revolutionary Guards, for example, and new people are occupying those posts. In order to keep pace with developments on the ground, we should add designations accordingly. Secondly, the report recommends that we designate specific and well-known sanctions violators. I would like to recall that resolution 1929 (2010), in paragraph 26, recalls that the Iran Sanctions Committee may designate individuals and entities who are assisting in violating sanctions provisions or in evading existing measures. Thirdly, let me point out the many cases of weapons exports from Iran to other countries, in particular Syria. We call on all Member States to carefully implement the weapons embargo.”

   2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source

5. “The detailed analysis it contains, plus the valuable practical recommendations, provides very good guidance to Member States. My delegation is disappointed that the report has yet to be published and distributed to the broader United Nations membership. For the sake of the transparency of the Council's work, my delegation has formally requested the publication of the final report in accordance with the standing procedure of publishing the final reports of expert groups. Let me highlight three messages that the report is sending. First, a number of recommendations focus on updating designations. Germany believes that the complex package deal that we achieved in resolution 1929 (2010) has to be adapted to the constantly changing environment in Iran.”

   2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source

6. “Germany fully supports the proper implementation of what the Council decided on, using four rounds of sanctions. On 9 June, the Council adopted resolution 1984 (2011) and extended the mandate of the Iran Panel of Experts. Germany welcomes the renewal of the mandate, and I would like to express our full appreciation for the Panel's excellent work. We are convinced that the eight highly qualified experts have set the right priorities by carefully examining the many cases of Violations and by reporting thoroughly on those accidents. We also support the Panel's outreach activities and ask them to continue their work in that vein. On 7 May the Panel provided us with a comprehensive final report. Germany fully supports this useful report.”

   2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source

7. “Furthermore, Iran had informed the Agency that it planned to begin feeding nuclear material into cascades by this summer. Instead of building confidence within the international community, Iran is moving in exactly the opposite direction. The most recent reports on satellite launches by Iran underline once more that Iran refuses to abide by the Council's resolutions. The dual-track strategy offers two ways forward. We continue to be ready to engage Iran in meaningful negotiations about its nuclear programme. This would be our preferred choice. Unfortunately, given Iran's unwillingness to talk about its nuclear programme, and against the background of Iran's setting unacceptable preconditions for talks, we have no choice other than following up on the pressure track to move Iran back to the negotiation table.”

   2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source

8. “In its report, the IAEA said that the Agency had received further information about undisclosed nuclear-related activities involving Iranian military organizations, including activities related to the development of a nuclear payload for a missile. We urge Iran to cooperate fully with the IAEA to clarify the outstanding issues and provide additional information, as well as to grant access to the relevant locations, equipment, documentation and persons, as requested by the IAEA. In addition, Iran continues to enrich uranium to nearly 20 per cent at the Pilot Fuel Enrichment Plant. At the same time, it continues to refuse to provide the Agency with information on the chronology and purpose of the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant under construction near Qom.”

   2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source

9. “I would like to thank Ambassador Osorio for his briefing and for his leadership of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). Today's briefing follows the latest International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement and relevant provisions of Security Council resolutions in the Islamic Republic of Iran. On 24 May, the Director General of the IAEA reported that Iran was not implementing a number of its legally binding obligations: suspension of enrichment- and heavy- water-related activities and clarification of the remaining outstanding issues that have given rise to concerns, particularly about the possible military dimensions of its nuclear programme. We are particularly concerned about the possible military dimensions.”

   2011-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6563 (2011) · source

10. “As also mentioned by the Special Representative, enhancing coordination and expanding synergies among the various efforts of the United Nations, EU and bilateral donors is important in order to maximize their impact and avoid duplication. Let me conclude by stressing that Germany remains committed to strengthening the African Peace and Security Architecture.”

    2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source

11. “The European Union, with the joint Africa-EU Partnership on Peace and Security and through its African Peace Facility, provides substantial financial and logistical support, as well as capacity- building, to the AU at the continental, regional and mission levels. Those efforts are complemented by bilateral support. Germany, for instance, is currently constructing the peace and security building for the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa. We also finance the German-African Border Project as part of our joint combined efforts. We also support the training and equipping of African police officers for the African Standby Force and for deployment to United Nations peacekeeping operations.”

    2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source

12. “All of these examples underline the importance of capacity-building for the African Union and regional organizations, with a view to enhancing their ability to manage conflict and to counter security threats, including through the maintenance of constitutional order and the promotion of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Effective United Nations-African Union cooperation on peace and security also greatly benefits from the efforts of other actors, such as the European Union (EU) and individual Member States, in further strengthening the African Peace and Security Architecture.”

    2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source

13. “The Joint African Union-United Nations Chief Mediator for Darfur and the close cooperation between the United Nations Mission in the Sudan and the African Union High-level Implementation Panel, under the chairmanship of President Mbeki, also show the relevance of close cooperation in conflict mediation, such as is currently the case in the Abyei region of the Sudan. Other issues relevant to peace and security in Africa have become increasingly pertinent for inter-organizational cooperation, such as transnational organized crime, the HIV/AIDS pandemic and climate change.”

    2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source

14. “We welcome the update provided by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and look forward to the Office becoming fully operational soon, and also look forward to the Special Representative's first report. The strong partnership between the United Nations and the African Union for peace and security on the African continent manifests itself, as has been mentioned by many colleagues, in various forms - in the field of peacekeeping, most visibly in the form of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. United Nations support is also provided to the United Nations-mandated African Union Mission in Somalia.”

    2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source

15. “I, too, would like to thank Mr. Muburi-Muita, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his comprehensive briefing. Strengthening the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union (AU) for the maintenance of peace and security in Africa is in our mutual interest. Much has been achieved, including through consultations, on issues of mutual concern to the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council. The establishment of the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) is another concrete step in strengthening the capacity of the AU and in enhancing the institutional cooperation between both organizations.”

    2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source

16. “With regard to the financial implications of the eventual establishment of such an extraterritorial court, we take note of the report's finding that it would not be possible at this stage to comment authoritatively on costs figures. We would nevertheless like to underline that any such solution would have to be found within reasonable financial limits. Let me conclude by underlining that we look forward to constructively continuing cooperation with partners in the Security Council and the Contact Group.”

    2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source

17. “Let me also mention the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Seychelles, the Transitional Federal Government, Somaliland and Puntland concerning the transfer of convicted persons from the Seychelles to prisons in Somalia. This is the first arrangement entered into by Somali authorities in that regard. The Secretary-General's report describes challenges with regard to the establishment of an extraterritorial Somali specialized anti-piracy court in a third State in the region. We take note of these challenges. The numerous uncertainties show that this option needs further and thorough exploration. However, we should continue to follow up on the Secretary-General's report in this respect and try to find solutions to the challenges he presented.”

    2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source

18. “To that end, we would like to encourage all countries to continue their efforts and commitments in that regard. We appreciate the efforts of neighbouring States of Somalia and States in the region, such as Kenya and the Seychelles, to contribute to the efforts to prosecute piracy suspects. We believe these efforts need to be further enhanced until the Somali justice system is able to prosecute piracy suspects. The activities of the Contact Group on Piracy off Somalia and its Trust Fund are important and very useful components of these combined efforts. We support these efforts and invite others, including the shipping industry, to further participate and commit funds in order to build support for courts and prisons in Somalia that are up to acceptable international standards.”

    2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source

19. “The report of the Secretary-General identifies a number of challenges with regard to the establishment of specialized Somali anti-piracy courts and the setting up of an extraterritorial Somali court in a third country in the region. We hold the View that it must ultimately be in Somalia that pirates are prosecuted and imprisoned. The urgent establishment of adequate structures in Somalia is crucial to reaching that goal. We therefore share the aim of assisting the Somali justice system to prosecute piracy suspects in accordance with international standards, in particular fair trial and due process guarantees, and to imprison those convicted in accordance with international human rights standards, thereby enabling States to transfer piracy suspects to Somalia.”

    2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source

20. “I thank the Legal Counsel for her detailed briefing on the modalities for the establishment of specialized Somali anti-piracy courts. We also commend the report of the Secretary- General (S/2011/360) for its detailed analysis of the legal, administrative and financial implications. Despite some progress in recent months, Germany is very concerned about the persistent threat of piracy and armed robbery off Somalia and in the region. The Security Council clearly needs to continue to address this threat to peace and security. The Council has taken up this task by unanimously adopting resolution 1976 (2011). The Security Council and the international community have shown unity and resolve, but we have to step up our efforts.”

    2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source

21. “Together with France, the United Kingdom and the United States, we supported this resolution as a co-sponsor. Germany is convinced that the Panel has achieved important tasks. We area also of the view that, as adopted, the text ensures the crucial independence of the Panel. We would like to see the Panel continue its work with the same degree of professionalism as in the past. Let me conclude by highlighting that, together with our partners in the international community, we remain committed to finding a long-lasting and peaceful solution to the Iranian nuclear file.”

    2011-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6552 (2011) · source

22. “By adopting resolution 1929 (2010), one year ago, the Security Council sent out a strong signal of determination to resolve the Iranian nuclear file. One important element of that resolution was the establishment of the Panel of Experts. Germany is of the View that the dual-track strategy can only produce results if the existing measures agreed by the Council are thoroughly implemented. The Panel of Experts has contributed significantly to improving the implementation of existing measures. Germany acknowledges the professionalism and dedication of the eight experts. We would like to seize this opportunity to express our appreciation to the experts in the light of their continued efforts to offer advice to the Council and the Iran Sanctions Committee. We therefore welcome the renewal of the mandate of the Panel of Experts for 12 months.”

    2011-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6552 (2011) · source

23. “In conclusion, I would like once again to thank Gabon for having organized this debate, which has clearly underlined that threats to international peace and security are multifaceted. We believe that in this, as in other matters, the Security Council needs to adopt a broad strategy of conflict prevention that addresses the root causes of conflict in a comprehensive manner.”

    2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source

24. “Resolution 1308 (2000) focused in particular on the potential of HIV/AIDS to impact the health of United Nations peacekeepers. Germany commends the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and UNAIDS for all the progress they have achieved in addressing HIV/AIDS among peacekeepers, and uniformed personnel more generally. However, it is clear that more needs to be done to reduce the number of HIV/AIDS-related deaths among peacekeepers. There has to be a continued emphasis on strengthening national prevention, counselling and treatment programmes. We would also encourage Member States to develop more specific strategies for personnel participating in peacekeeping operations, including awareness-raising and voluntary confidential counselling and testing.”

    2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source

25. “Germany considers it essential that voluntary testing and counselling be provided, and anti-retroviral drugs supplied, in order to prevent the further spread of the disease. During transition processes, when Government structures are not yet established or functional, it may be difficult to apply health programmes or to develop and implement policies against HIV. An effective international response in providing and ensuring HIV- related assistance may have to rely on the establishment of local health centres that provide direct assistance to the population. Germany is actively engaged in fighting HIV and AIDS at the local level and has established health centres in several African regions, including in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source

26. “Germany is convinced that children deserve special protection in armed conflict and, if needed, must be provided with special HIV-related health care. We have set up a number of projects to attend to former child soldiers and girls who have been sexually exploited by armed groups, including child mothers, to provide them with HIV counselling and care - for example in Eastern Congo. In the post-conflict transitional phase, the transmission of HIV constitutes a particular danger. There is high population mobility after conflict, when displaced persons find refuge in camps, refugees return home and combatants are demobilized. Infected persons pose a high risk of contagion to their extended families and communities.”

    2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source

27. “As a result, populations are not only directly endangered by conflict but also indirectly by the spread of diseases such as HIV. UNAIDS estimates that the prevalence of HIV/AIDS is three to four times higher among armed forces and armed groups than among the general population. As we know, women and children are often the main victims of conflict. Rape, which is all too often used as a weapon of war, also adds to the spread of HIV among civilians. HIV adds to the stigma and discrimination that victims of sexual violence oftentimes face. In many conflicts, children are recruited and misused as soldiers, sexually exploited and abused. Under these conditions they are especially vulnerable to infection, and are therefore not only traumatized but often also stigmatized for life.”

    2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source

28. “The risk of exposure to the disease continues to be especially high in conflict and post-conflict situations, as well as during transition processes. On the one hand, the epidemic destroys social structures and networks, thus creating more misery in already shaken societies and increasing the potential for social unrest. As a consequence, HIV and AIDS can be considered as one of the causes of political weakness, State fragility and conflict aggravation. On the other hand, conflict and tensions exacerbate the problem of HIV and AIDS within societies. International support, health education, access to prevention, adequate medication, hospitals and treatment for HIV patients prove to be difficult or nearly impossible in some conflict situations, thus causing more rapid spread of the disease.”

    2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source

29. “I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening and personally presiding over today's meeting. We appreciate Gabon's initiative to bring the issue of HIV/AIDS and international security to the attention of the Security Council again. Germany believes that resolution 1983 (2011), adopted today, is a significant step in tackling this important issue. I would particularly like to thank the Secretary-General and Mr. Sidibe, Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, for their insights. Eleven years after the adoption of the pioneering resolution 1308 (2000), HIV/AIDS still constitutes a threat to international stability. It impacts on whole societies, and sometimes even regional and international security.”

    2011-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6547 (2011) · source

30. “We call on all States in the region, especially Zimbabwe, to render all the necessary assistance to the ICTR in order to locate and arrest those fugitives. The arrest of Fe'licien Kabuga should be a priority also for the Kenyan authorities.”

    2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source

31. “The arrest of the remaining 10 fugitives, including Goran Hadzic' and Felicien Kabuga, remains a top priority for the completion of the Tribunals' work. Cooperation from States is crucial to that endeavour. We call on all States to fully cooperate with the Tribunals. With regard to the ICTY, we call on Serbia to intensify its efforts to arrest the last remaining fugitive, Goran Hadzie. We also welcome President Tadie's commitment to the continuing search for him. That should remain a key priority for the Serbian Government. We will continue to follow those efforts closely. Turning to the ICTR, Germany welcomes the recent arrest of Bernard Munyagishari in the Democratic Republic of the Congo but nevertheless regrets that nine fugitives are still at large.”

    2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source

32. “The Council also requested both Tribunals to take all possible measures to complete all their remaining work no later than 31 December 2014, and decided that the Mechanism would continue their jurisdiction, rights, obligations and essential functions. It is in that context that we urge the Tribunals to take all measures to complete their work expeditiously. Germany is aware of the fact that additional resources might be needed following the arrest of Mladic'. We are also aware of the ongoing problems of staff retention for both Tribunals. Germany is ready to find pragmatic solutions to those challenges so that the Tribunals will be able to keep their timetables and so that no further delays occur.”

    2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source

33. “By adopting resolution 1966 (2010), the Council decided, on 22 December 2010, to establish the Residual Mechanism for the ICTY and the ICTR to finish their remaining tasks. This was a landmark decision that, on the one hand, will allow the prosecution of the remaining fugitives and, on the other hand, encourage both Tribunals to ensure the completion of their work by 2014, while respecting due process standards. That will fulfil the mandate of the Tribunals and also safeguard their legacy. The jurisprudence and the successful completion of the work of the Tribunals have and will set a precedent for international criminal justice.”

    2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source

34. “I would like to thank the Presidents and Prosecutors of the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) for introducing their reports (S/2011/3l6 and S/2011/317). I also take this opportunity to thank Judge Byron for his work as President of the ICTR and to congratulate Judge Khalida Rachid Khan on her election as President of the ICTR. Germany welcomes the arrest of Ratko Mladie on 26 May and his swift transfer to the Tribunal in The Hague. We congratulate the Serbian authorities on this success. It will bring Serbia closer to its European perspective. It also demonstrates once more that there will be no impunity for the perpetrators of the gravest crimes against international humanitarian law.”

    2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source

35. “We are deeply concerned about continued human rights violations and the dire humanitarian situation for displaced persons and refugees in Cote d'Ivoire and neighbouring States, in particular in Liberia. We look forward to the report of the independent international commission of inquiry to be appointed by the President of the Human Rights Council, as well as to reports on the humanitarian situation.”

    2011-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6508 (2011) · source

36. “We are very concerned about increasing attacks and violence, committed not only against civilians but also against United Nations personnel. Those who commit such acts must be brought to national and international justice, including, where applicable, to the International Criminal Court. Today's resolution should not be seen as substituting for a political process. We strongly welcome the efforts undertaken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union to seek a political resolution of the crisis in concert with the Security Council. We encourage the African Union and ECOWAS to redouble their efforts to find a lasting political solution.”

    2011-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6508 (2011) · source

37. “With this resolution the Council sends a strong and urgent signal to Laurent Gbagbo and his entourage that the time to step aside has come, in order to prevent further violence and to enable the start of a political process that should result in peace, reconciliation and democracy in the country. Germany fully supports this resolution, which urges all parties to show the utmost restraint and to prevent a relapse into civil war. We commend the work of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire. We encourage the peacekeeping mission to make full use of its mandate, provided by the Security Council to ensure, within its capabilities, the protection of civilians under imminent threat of physical violence.”

    2011-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6508 (2011) · source

38. “Germany also welcomes the unanimous adoption of this resolution, and we would like to thank France and Nigeria for their initiative. The rapidly deteriorating security situation in Cote d'Ivoire is highly alarming. We are deeply concerned about reports of increased fighting and violence against civilians, as well as about armament and recruitment, including of mercenaries. Cote d'Ivoire is on the brink of a full-scale civil war. By adopting this resolution today, the Council has demonstrated that it is ready to act in the face of the deteriorating security situation on the ground.”

    2011-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6508 (2011) · source

39. “The Council will need to provide clear guidance and appropriate financial means for UNAMA's role within the international network of mutually reinforcing civilian institutions for assistance in Afghanistan. As an incoming member of the Council, Germany is prepared and willing to live up to its new responsibility and contribute constructively to this process. We are ready to further strengthen the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and to contribute to a peaceful, strong and prosperous Afghanistan.”

    2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source

40. “Finally, the conference could also provide an additional positive momentum to the political process in Afghanistan and the region. With the transition of security responsibility progressing, the international community and the Afghan Government need to constantly reconsider their priorities and adjust them accordingly. That includes UNAMA. With the environment in Afghanistan changing, and the set-up of the international presences gradually evolving towards transition, the Security Council will need to reconsider UNAMA's priorities, competences and resources. The discussion process needs to start in 2011. The members of the Council will have to develop a common understanding of the future role of UNAMA in a changing environment in Afghanistan.”

    2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source

41. “At the NATO summit in Lisbon, Afghan President Karzai officially suggested that Germany should consider hosting an international conference on Afghanistan at the end of 2011 - 10 years after the Petersburg Conference - again in the former capital of the Federal Republic of Germany, the city of Bonn. The German Government responded positively to the Afghan President's request. In the light of developments in 2011, that conference could provide a useful platform for evaluating the progress achieved in the process of transition of responsibilities. The international community might wish to use the conference to discuss the next steps to take on the road that remains to transition and the parameters of the long-term engagement beyond 2014.”

    2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source

42. “Democratic elections have been held, and we join others in urging all parties involved in outstanding issues concerning the elections to address them in a way consistent with Afghan institutions' responsibilities as defined by law and the Afghan Constitution. The year 2011 will be crucial. The first steps of the transition will have to be made. And although transition does not mean immediate withdrawal, as the Lisbon NATO summit put it very clearly, the international community, together with the Afghan Government, will have to define the terms of reference for the transformation of its own engagement after 2014, namely, an international engagement in Afghanistan beyond combat troops.”

    2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source

43. “In 2010, Germany provided approximately $13 million in assistance to the reintegration programme, and we have earmarked more than $50 million for the same purpose within the next four years. In the year 2010, at the international Conferences in Kabul and London and at the NATO summit in Lisbon, the principle of Afghan ownership and the framework for transition were put into place. A lot has been achieved in favour of security and political stability. The High Peace Council, representing key groups of Afghan society, has become operational. The Afghan peace and reintegration programme has been set up, and the Government is working on implementing the substantial commitments made.”

    2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source

44. “We remain strongly convinced that military means alone cannot and will never lead to a sustainable resolution of the conflict. In the end, only a comprehensive political process can lead the way to sustainable peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region. Based on the mandate of last summer's Peace Jirga, the Afghan Government initiated the Afghan peace and reintegration programme. We all know that that process will need skilful diplomatic handling and patience, and we should provide the time necessary for it. The international community must also continue to financially support the Afghan Government in offering options for the reintegration of those who have renounced violence.”

    2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source

45. “The report does not hide certain setbacks, but also stresses some encouraging positive trends, such as the facts that the training of Afghan security forces is progressing at a greater speed than expected; access to medical services across the country has significantly improved; and infrastructure development projects in border areas in northern Afghanistan are starting to make a positive difference in the lives of the local population. When presenting the report to the Bundestag, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle underscored Germany's continued strong support for the Kabul process and the concept of the transition of responsibilities. He reaffirmed Germany's unaltered commitment to assist the Government and the people of Afghanistan in their endeavour to rebuild their country.”

    2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source

46. “I would like to focus in my statement on the following three aspects: first, the political dialogue and reintegration; secondly, the evolution of international engagement in Afghanistan; and thirdly, the future role of UNAMA during the process of transition and beyond. The German Federal Government has presented a comprehensive report to the Bundestag, our Parliament, regarding the situation in Afghanistan and the progress made since the beginning of the international community's engagement in 2001.”

    2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source

47. “I would like to pay tribute to Richard Holbrooke, who, as special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, forcefully and tirelessly pleaded for a political solution. Germany fully aligns itself with the statement of the European Union to be delivered later in the debate. I would like to add some remarks from our national perspective. Germany is a major contributor to the International Security Assistance Force and a major international donor of development aid and assistance to Afghanistan. In 2010, in the perspective of preparing the process of handing over responsibility for security to the Afghan Government, we have substantially increased our civilian engagement to $580 million.”

    2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source

48. “First of all, let me join my colleagues and extend my special thanks to the Secretary-General for the report on the situation of Afghanistan (S/2010/630), to Staffan de Mistura for his comprehensive briefing and to Ambassador Tanin for his remarks. We commend Mr. De Mistura for his able leadership of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and would like to extend our sincere thanks to the entire UNAMA team for their tireless efforts. At the same time, we would like to commend Turkey for its constructive contributions as lead nation for Afghanistan in 2010. On the occasion of the tragic passing of Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, I would like to offer once again my sincere condolences to the United States.”

    2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source