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Briens

lines on the record: 504
first: 2010-09-13
most recent: 2013-06-19
sittings or episodes: 69
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“With regard to the other allegations, we support the Prosecutor in the discussions she is holding with the Government on a comprehensive strategy aimed at putting an end to crime and impunity in Libya. As noted by Ms. Bensouda yesterday, the Council may have a role to play in that regard by stressing, in its deliberations and in its directives to the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), the issue of the security of Libyan judges and prosecutors. That is an issue that is part and parcel of all efforts to reform local judicial institutions. Resolution 1970 (2011) remains an example of the capacity of the Security Council and, more generally, the international community to act in a unified and swift manner.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“From that perspective, we must not speak about competition between Libya and the ICC. Libya has obligations under resolution 1970 (2011) and is upholding them; that is the heart of the matter. That is also an example for other countries such as the Sudan that refuse to engage in judicial proceedings with the Court, which runs counter to Council decisions. The Prosecutor also indicated that she would continue her investigation regarding allegations of sexual crimes committed in Libya by members of Al-Qadhafi's entourage, who may be outside of Libya. She can be assured of our support. The use of rape as a weapon of terror and a weapon of war is a crime to which the Council attaches particular importance.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“Libya, despite its difficulties, has asked to try Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi and Abdullah Al-Senussi itself. That is an option created by the Rome Statute. It is also a tribute to that post-conflict country that it has endeavoured thereby to shoulder its responsibilities. We welcome the Libyan Government's choice to avail itself of its right to challenge the admissibility of the case before the ICC, in full conformity with the Statute and thus in full conformity with resolution 1970 (2011) . As the Prosecutor reminded us, by law the final decision will be up to the judges of the ICC. We have no doubt that Libya, pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), will respect that decision. Libya's upholding of its international obligations is a key indicator of its commitment to the rule of law.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“Mr. Briens (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for her report and briefing and, in that connection, I reiterate our full support to her. It is particularly useful that this debate was preceded yesterday by an informal interactive dialogue, which allowed us to prepare for this meeting. The aspects touched upon today by the Prosecutor provide insight into the situation in Libya. That country is in transition after 42 years of dictatorship. Violent acts continue, including against diplomatic missions. However, the Libyan authorities, including Prime Minister Ali Zeidan, have consistently reiterated their commitment to pursuing the democratization of the country, and the Council stands ready to help them.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“We urge all participating States, partnerships and the broader United Nations membership to uphold the principle of gender equality. Within the OSCE, gender focal points have been appointed in all field operations, institutions and departments of its secretariat. It serves as an illustrative example of how organizations can effectively implement gender mainstreaming. As we approach the fortieth anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, we are reminded of the accords that affirmed an inextricable link between the security of States and the security of citizens. We reaffirm our commitment to that objective and support the OSCE's tremendous efforts in achieving it.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“Finally, the United States looks to the OSCE as an important player to help protect human rights, promote tolerance and non-discrimination, implement support for citizens' exercise of fundamental freedoms and advance the goal of gender equality in its region - commitments to which all participating States have fundamentally agreed. We fully support the OSCE's efforts to increase the political participation of women, expand the capacities of legal systems to address domestic violence and promote mentor networks for women's empowerment. We greatly appreciate the significant support and advice that the OSCE has provided to participating States through its Forum for Security Cooperation, as they strive to implement resolution 1325 (2000), on women, peace and security.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“The organization's work in the new field of cyber security to identify emerging trends and potential counter measures is critical for addressing not only virtual but very real threats, including terrorists' use of the Internet. We also welcome the OSCE's efforts to implement Security Council resolutions to counter terrorism and proliferation and its work to strengthen the international legal framework against terrorism by facilitating international cooperation in criminal matters and through its joint initiatives with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“We were especially grateful for the OSCE's support for Afghanistan's transition through improving border security, combatting narcotics trafficking and promoting development. Programmes such as the joint OSCE-United Nations Development Programme training for Afghan and other Central Asian officials at the OSCE Border Management Staff College in Dushanbe not only develop the skills of border and customs officers, but also enhance regional cooperation in crucial areas. Thirdly, the United States supports and urges the OSCE to continue its advocacy with participating States on countering transnational threats, including cyber threats, drug trafficking, counter-terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“In Moldova, we welcome the progress of the "5+2" talks towards a comprehensive settlement of the Transdniestria issue and we hope that the additional measures can be undertaken to improve confidence on both sides of the River. As a co-chair of the Minsk Group, the United States appreciates the support of the chairmanship as we work to help the sides reach a solution to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. The United States also supports the OSCE's work as a co-chair of the Geneva international discussions and its ongoing work to address security and humanitarian issues in the conflict-affected areas of Georgia. Secondly, the United States commends the OSCE's efforts to share expertise and promote dialogue beyond Europe through its Mediterranean and Asian partnership for cooperation programmes.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“In Kosovo, where the head of the OSCE mission concurrently serves as deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, the complementarity of the OSCE and the United Nations is clearly evident. The United States commends the OSCE for its active role in helping to develop and advise Kosovo's democratic institutions and protect human rights. We urge the OSCE to support, within its mandate, the important 19 April agreement between Serbia and Kosovo. The OSCE's effort to promote progress on Europe's protracted conflicts in Moldova, Georgia and Nagorno Karabakh is long-standing.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“We commend the Chairperson-in-Office for his priorities, including efforts to revitalize existing negotiation processes, combat transnational threats, including the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and support human rights education. The Security Council and the OSCE have shared interests in ending active conflicts and mitigating future threats to international peace and security. The United States is committed to working with the Chairperson-in-Office, the OSCE secretariat and other participating and partner States to further the OSCE's comprehensive approach to security, which closely complements the work of the United Nations. The OSCE continues to contribute to peace and security, notably through its field missions, the work of its special representatives and its promotion of military transparency.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“Finally, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country that will be on the Council's agenda next week, the OSCE presence covers a substantial number of activities, such as governance, the rule of law and respect for human rights, as well as the management of stockpiles and surplus ammunition, a subject that the OSCE should at the forefront of. I conclude by once again expressing to Ukraine all our best wishes for its chairmanship and by assuring it of France's full support. Mrs. DiCarlo (United States of America) I would like to welcome to the Security Council the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Chairperson-in-Office, Foreign Minister Kozhara, and to thank him for today's briefing on OSCE activities under the leadership of Ukraine.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“In the Balkans, the facilitation ofthe OSCE allowed binational Serbian voters in Kosovo to participate peacefully in the Serb legislative and presidential elections of 6 May 2012. It was a difficult task, which the OSCE carried out with professionalism, thanks in particular to its substantial presence on the ground. The OSCE has once again been asked to help organize the partial municipal elections, under the agreement reached on 19 April in Brussels between Belgrade and Pristina and confirmed by both parliaments.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“With regard to the OSCE office in Baku, we trust that the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office will arrive at a solution that will enable that field mission to maintain and fulfil its mandate. On the subject of Georgia, France lends its full support to the Geneva discussions and to the OSCE role in that process, alongside the European Union and the United Nations. Those discussions must be continued in order to build confidence among the parties and improve the situation of local populations. Of course, we reaffirm our commitment to the principles of independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, as recognized by international law. In Transdniestria, we are encouraged by the increasing number of meetings in the "5+2" format held in 2012. We hope that that positive trend will continue in 2013 and that substantive progress will be possible.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“It also cooperates with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in the fight against transnational threats, and it has just renewed a joint action plan for 2013-2014 with that Office. That is a good example of successful cooperation between the OSCE and the United Nations. In the Caucasus, we remain committed, as part of our co-chairing of the Minsk Group along with the United States and Russia, to helping Armenia and Azerbaijan find a peaceful settlement to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. The co-chairs are continuing their mediation work while calling on the parties to respect the ceasefire and to refrain from actions and statements likely to fuel tensions. The co-chairs have repeatedly expressed their concerns about the start of civilian flights to Nagorno Karabakh and the continuing violence at the line of contact.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“Instead, we must find ways to fully implement the commitments made by the participating States and to reaffirm our commitment to that security arrangement based on common values. My third point has to do with the commitment on the ground. The OSCE today has 15 field missions in the Caucasus, Central Asia and the Balkans, often alongside the United Nations. Its role remains, in our view, essential. Therefore, after having contributed, along with the United Nations and the European Union, to the cessation of inter-ethnic violence in Kyrgyzstan, the OSCE has implemented a community safety initiative to help ease tensions between Kyrgyz and Uzbek communities. It actively contributes to stabilizing the borders of Afghanistan and Central Asia, in particular by training border guards in Central Asia, including Afghanistan.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“We expect the Ukrainian chairmanship of the OSCE to guarantee and promote the commitments made in the three areas covered by the OSCE. In that regard, we attach particular importance to freedom of expression and freedom of the media. Similarly, the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights must be able to continue to play its role in monitoring elections, and its autonomy must be preserved to that end. France fully supports the dialogue initiated at the Dublin meeting ofthe Ministerial Council on the future of the OSCE within the "Helsinki+40" process and in the light of the fortieth anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act in 2015. The process should not limit itself to reaffirming, as was done at the Astana summit in 2010, the validity of the Helsinki obligations and of all of the significant achievements of the OSCE.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“From Central Asia, Georgia and Kosovo to Bosnia and Herzegovina, the OSCE and the United Nations have shown their ability to work harmoniously on the ground. We believe that that relationship remains an essential element for security in Europe. It can also be a source of inspiration in terms of useful and innovative cooperation in other regions. My second point concerns the future of the OSCE, which covers a vast area, from Vancouver to Vladivostok. With the recent accession of Mongolia, it includes 57 countries that share common values and a belief that the security of the Euro-Atlantic and Euro-Asian areas goes hand in hand with the promotion of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. However, we note in Vienna a worrying tendency by some members of the organization to reconsider their commitments in that regard.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“First, on the relationship between the two organizations, the United Nations and the OSCE have a common goal - for the former at the global level and for the latter at the regional level 4 to strengthen links and dialogue among States so as to better ensure their security. We know that dialogue between organizations usually raises complex political issues. We see that at work, for example, in the dialogue that the Council has with the African Union, the League of Arab States and many other organizations. But that dialogue has become an essential element in the maintenance of international peace and security. Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations provides a framework that, in our view, has withstood the test of time and events.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“Mr. Briens (France) (spoke in French): I welcome the presence of Mr. Leonid Kozhara, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, and congratulate his country on its assumption of the chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) for 2013. I also take this opportunity to welcome the decision taken on 10 December 2012 by the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the European Union to recognize Ukraine's European aspirations and to work towards achieving political association and economic integration based on respect for common values within the Eastern Partnership. I shall limit myself to making three observations.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“We believe that the work in that direction must be pursued in order to mobilize resources, identify financing gaps and duplication and define priorities in partnership with the State concerned. Lastly, we believe that relations between the Commission in New York and in the field must be improved. For instance, there should be a more flexible exchange of information between the Commission here and its field offices. For example, there are regular contacts between the Chairs of the PBC country configurations and the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source
“We welcome the Security Council's holding of an interactive dialogue with the PBC. We are interested in the conclusion of the Commission's report that proposes considering areas in which the PBC could more closely cooperate with the General Assembly. We also underscore the fact that subregional organizations play an increasing role in post-conflict periods. It is therefore important that their views be taken into account in the context of country configurations. A more fluid dialogue with such organizations is desirable. Finally, the initiatives outside the United Nations, such as, for example, the New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States, also merit the Commission's attention. The partnership between the PBC and the international financial institutions, the private sector and philanthropic organizations is also important.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source
“The increasing recognition of the role of women in peacebuilding is positive. We welcome in particular the decision of Nepal, which, on the basis of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008), has drawn up a national action plan to make women an integral part of peacebuilding. The efforts of the PBC and of its Organizational Committee regularly to address that issue should continue. Beyond the general principles for implementing peacebuilding, we believe that the PBC must also improve its methods. In that regard, there are two critical aspects. First, the coordinating role of the PBC must be strengthened in order to prevent the assistance provided to countries on its agenda from being too fragmented or inconsistent. Within the United Nations, exchanges among the various bodies and relevant agencies should continue.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source
“First, a long-term approach is essential, because peacebuilding is a difficult process that requires solid foundations to be laid, starting with the rule of law, a police force and a justice system. The absence of those elements makes it impossible for a lasting peace to be built. The PBC must also enable a country to emerge from a cycle of violence. In the absence of credible police or military forces, it is too often armed groups that take control of a region or a State. The current crisis in the Central African Republic shows us the extent to which peacebuilding is a process that is both very fragile and reversible. The work of the PBC must therefore have a long-term perspective. Secondly, in order to be viable, peacebuilding processes must be inclusive, that is, they should bring together all sectors of society.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source
“That strategy enjoyed the support of a donors conference held in Geneva, which provided an opportunity for dialogue between Burundi and its partners. Thirdly, with regard to strengthening the coherence of activities carried out in the field of peacebuilding, I would refer to the example of the cooperation between the Government of Guinea and the Peacebuilding Fund, which allowed approximately 4,000 troops to be retired, which has contributed to progress in security sector reform in that country. All of that progress is positive, but efforts must be continued so as to ensure that the Commission be able to play its full role. Among the principles in the field of peacebuilding, set as priorities by the Secretary- General in 2012, I would like to underscore two in particular.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source
“The support that the Commission can provide must indeed itself be accompanied by a strong commitment on the part of national stakeholders - national ownership is essential in that context - and lasting support from international partners. The PBC has, of late, achieved encouraging results in a number of fields. First, in terms of political assistance, the PBC has, for example, helped in implementing a national reconciliation strategy in Liberia and is supporting the Government as it resumes its responsibilities, which are being transferred back from the United Nations Mission in Liberia. Secondly, with regard to partnership development and resource mobilization, the poverty reduction strategy in Burundi, for example, was able to make progress, which was crucially the result of cooperation between the PBC and the World Bank.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source
“Mr. Briens (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Ambassador Abulkalam Abdul Momen, outgoing Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), and his successor, Ambassador Ranko Vilovie, for their briefings and their strong personal commitment to the Commission. A number of recent crises, such as that in Guinea- Bissau last spring or that which began in December in the Central African Republic, show the extent to which the peacebuilding process is a hard road. The United Nations and the PBC in particular face a number of very complicated problems. The most recent report of the PBC (S/2013/63) quite rightly underscores both the potential and the limitations of the Commission - a body which would be hard tasked to singlehandedly address the underlying causes of instability.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source
“The staff we are sending abroad from our country are trained in issues of sexual violence, and we support the integration of gender issues in peacekeeping schools in Africa. The Council can be assured of our commitment and determination in promoting and defending the rights of women and girls throughout the world, as well as in implementing resolutions on women, peace and security.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“France welcomes the exemplary cooperation between the Court and the countries concerned that led to the transfer to The Hague of Mr. Bosco thanda. To protect, to sanction and, finally, to prevent - for that, the participation of women in the resolution of conflicts represents a basic element. It will, for example, be a significant dimension for reconciliation in Mali, which France took into account in the draft resolution currently being discussed. France, within the framework of its national action plan for implementing resolution 1325 (2000), on women, peace and security, is financing anti-Violence programmes in six countries in Africa and the Arab world being implemented by UN-Women.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“On the ground, women's protection advisers are bringing greater awareness of sexual violence issues to the daily work of the Blue Helmets. Their role is crucial, and France hopes that their deployment within peacekeeping missions and political missions will be expanded. Above all, when they have the mandate to do so, missions should provide the resources necessary to help the work of these advisers. With respect to sanctions, in order for victims to no longer be stigmatized for the crimes they have suffered, we must do away with impunity for sexual violence. National Governments have the primary responsibility to prosecute and punish perpetrators of such crimes. When States fail to uphold their responsibilities, the International Criminal Court should play its role in full.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“After the defeat of the armed groups in northern Mali, justice must follow its course for the victims of sexual Violence. The matter has been referred to the ICC. Legal and psychological assistance will need to be provided to victims and survivors. With the assistance of the United Nations, the Malian authorities cannot choose to overlook the issue. We are concerned by the teterioration of the security situation in the Central African Republic, where armed groups are guilty of kidnapping and sexual exploitation. Those crimes must stop, and the guilty parties must be pursued. To deal with sexual violence, a number of challenges need to be addressed. Protection, sanctions and prevention must be our watchwords. Protection is first.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“Furthermore, we expect that the Intervention Brigade established under resolution 2098 (2013) will help strengthen the work of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to protect civilians by helping to neutralize and disarm the militias that are threatening populations, and that it will work effectively with the Congolese authorities to arrest the criminals. In Syria, the regime and its supporters are systematically using sexual violence to intimidate civilians and to get them to flee. Those crimes may be added to the long list of those committed by the Syrian armed forces against their own people. France believes that the referral of the matter to the ICC is amply justified.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“Committed by all parties, sexual violence is also perpetuated within the Congolese army, particularly because of shortcomings in the screening, selection and training processes for ex-militia integrated into the Congolese forces. The response to the Minova tragedy should stand as an example. The Congolese authorities must do more, and more quickly, to punish the guilty. They must also take a determined and convincing stand for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes and security sector reform programmes. Brave men and women are fighting to end the violence and help the survivors. In that regard, we must pay tribute to the tireless work of Dr. Mukwege and his teams, who have risked their own lives to treat Victims of sexual violence in the Congo. They must be heard, supported and protected.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“Similarly, we support the Secretary- General's due diligence policy, his policy of screening peacekeeping and political mission staff with regard to respect for human rights, as well as his policy on restricting contact with persons being sought by the ICC. The Secretary-General has thereby confirmed his commitment to the accountability of the Organization. Despite that progress, we have no other choice but to deplore the scope and frequency of sexual violence in conflicts, which is continually being used as a weapon to terrorize civilian populations. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in spite of the mobilization of the international community, sexual violence remains omnipresent.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“Finally, with regard to legal progress, the ad hoc tribunals created by the Council, and then the International Criminal Court (ICC), have included acts of sexual violence among the crimes within their jurisdiction. They have been recognized as war crimes, crimes against humanity and acts of genocide. That progress was recently confirmed by the Arms Trade Treaty, adopted by the General Assembly on 2 April, which contains provisions against gender- based violence. France vigorously supported that part of the Treaty. France also welcomes the zero-tolerance policy for United Nations personnel implemented by the Secretary-General, a policy that should be tirelessly pursued.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“It took up the issue and broke the silence that hung over that abominable crime. Since then, significant progress has been made - political progress, first and foremost, thanks to the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. I welcome her commitment, which has made it possible to increase the international visibility of the issue. There has also been institutional progress, with the monitoring and reporting mechanism on sexual violence, upon which the annual reports of the Secretary-General are based. Those reports provide the Council with valuable tools for following up on those crimes. In particular, the "list of shame" of parties committing systematic and orchestrated acts of sexual violence gives United Nations missions a solid basis for engaging a dialogue with those groups.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“Mr. Briens (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank you, Madam President, for having convened this debate. I also thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon; the Special Representative of the Secretary- General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Bangura; and Ms. Saran Keita Diakite, representative of civil society of Mali. Sexual violence has been a part of all wars in history but, as the Group of Eight recalled in its ministerial statement of 11 April, it has long been seen as an unimportant and secondary issue that does not merit the international community's attention. Sexual Violence was never taken into account in the context of conflict resolution or after conflicts. In adopting resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008), the Security Council resisted that fate.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“The discussions will therefore continue, first between experts in March, then at the political director level in early April to evaluate the situation. We remain, with our partners in the group, fully committed to seeking solutions providing for concrete progress to be made. But nothing will be possible without clear political will on the part of Iran to respond to the concerns of the international community. Unfortunately, Iran has yet to show any such will.”
2013-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6930 (2013) · source
“In that case, as in the others I mentioned, the 1737 Committee must remind Iran of its obligations. It must, together with the experts, consider the appropriate measures that must be taken, including the imposition of sanctions against the entities and persons responsible. We remain open to dialogue, as shown by the numerous meetings held between the E3+3 with Iran in 2012. More recently, during the Almaty meeting held on 26 and 27 February, the E3+3 put new, balanced proposals to Iran, which bear witness once again to the will of the six parties to react positively if Iran undertook the necessary steps to respond to the urgent concerns of the international community. While those discussions allowed for useful first steps to be taken, they did not produce concrete results.”
2013-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6930 (2013) · source
“Yemen also recently informed the Council of the seizure off its coast of a large quantity of weapons originating in Iran and likely destined for Yemeni insurgents, risking the destabilization of the political transition process in that country. Developments continued in the Iranian ballistic programme during the reporting period, with contempt for Council resolutions. Iran launched Shahab-l and Shahab-3 missiles in July 2012 as part of Great Prophet VII military exercises. France, together with Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States, notified the Committee of that new violation of resolution 1929 (2010), following which the Panel of Experts carried out an investigation leading to a report concluding unambiguously that the exercise undeniably constituted a violation of resolution 1929 (2010).”
2013-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6930 (2013) · source
“In particular, we have already expressed our concern regarding the transfer of arms from Iran to Syria. Several such cases were noted by the Experts' report. We welcome, in that regard, the imposition of sanctions on Yas Air and SAD Export Import Company, which were implicated in attempts to deliver weapons to Syria. We are also concerned by information relating to the transfer of arms and ballistic material to non-State actors in Gaza. The Panel of Experts provided the Committee with a compilation of statements by Iranian officials on that matter. Iran must explain those deliveries, which represent a violation of the arms embargo imposed by resolution 1747 (2007).”
2013-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6930 (2013) · source
“The deployment and use of centrifuges on such an industrial scale represents a significant development in Iranian capacity to produce enriched uranium. It is without a doubt another violation by Iran of its international obligations. Finally, let us not forget that other nuclear activities are continuing, including those related to the construction of a heavy water reactor, without Iran allowing the IAEA to carry out verification. The quarterly report of the 1737 Committee also shows that Iran is still not meeting its international obligations, as it continues to pursue its illicit nuclear and ballistic activities as well as its attempts to get around sanctions. France is concerned by the repeated violations by Iran of the arms embargo imposed by the Security Council, which are fuelling the spiral of violence in the Middle East.”
2013-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6930 (2013) · source
“The report underscores several elements of concern, including the absence of substantive discussions between the IAEA and Iran on unresolved issues and the possible military dimension of the Iranian nuclear programme. Iran, as we know, resorts to making objections on methods so as not to respond substantively. The Agency has still not had access to the Parchin military site. Another element of concern is the continuation of enrichment activities at Natanz and Fordow, with no credible civilian aim. Twenty-per cent-enriched uranium continues to be accumulated. Enrichment capacity is also being stepped up, in both quantity and quality. That is what we have concluded from the announcement, on 23 January, of the installation of new generation centrifuges at the Natanz enrichment facility.”
2013-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6930 (2013) · source
“Mr. Briens (France) (spoke in French): I, too, would like to thank Ambassador Quinlan for his 90-day report and to take this opportunity to wish him the greatest of success in his task as Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). I would also like to thank the Panel of Experts for its work in support of the Committee. The Council has taken note of the 21 February report (see S/2013/103) of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). That report once again drew attention to Iran's refusal to meet its international obligations and commitments under the resolutions of the Security Council and the IAEA Board of Governors.”
2013-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6930 (2013) · source
“For instance, France is participating in the setting up of judicial anti-terrorism hubs in Mauritania and the Niger and encouraging training for judges, for it is essential that those States have the means to judge and sentence terrorists, while respecting human rights. While a comprehensive approach to counter-terrorism can sometimes require exceptional measures, it must also be part of a long-term strategy.”
2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900 (2013) · source
“But those security policies must be accompanied by programmes to encourage development and good governance. It is therefore necessary for the international community to provide assistance designed to strengthen State governance and institutional capacity - for example, by establishing regional strategies. That is the approach employed by the European Union, whose strategy for the Sahel includes a security component and a development component. Strengthening capacities and promoting the rule of law are two essential components for a long- term approach in the fight against terrorism. States threatened by the activity of terrorist groups should be able to benefit from political and operational cooperation among States, especially at the regional level.”
2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900 (2013) · source
“That strengthened cooperation applies in several types of measures that enable the United Nations to take a comprehensive approach in the fight against terrorism, by addressing the causes - eliminating the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism - by helping States fight terrorism through building their capacity, and by putting in place measures to ensure respect for human rights in the anti-terrorist fight. Such efforts must be pursued. Lastly, the fight against terrorism must be integrated into more comprehensive, long-term strategies. From that perspective, it is essential to put in place security policies to combat the fragility of States, which is often a factor in creating conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism.”
2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900 (2013) · source
“The relevant Council resolutions have also established obligations in the matter, covering a wide range of issues that range from combating incitement to commit terrorist acts, and against financing such acts, to the use of sanctions. Beyond the establishment of that legal framework, the United Nations has made possible stronger international cooperation, especially through the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, which aims to coordinate existing mechanisms and to strengthen cooperation among States and organizations.”
2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900 (2013) · source
“To fight terrorism in a comprehensive manner and to avoid the emergence of lawless areas conducive to the development of terrorism, it is essential that the international community commit to effectively implementing existing mechanisms and adopt long- term strategies. First, the effective implementation of international instruments and the strengthening of international cooperation are essential to fight terrorism comprehensively. The United Nations has made possible the establishment of a legal framework in this area. The body of United Nations conventions and protocols define the universal obligations to fight terrorism, and we must continue to insist on their full implementation.”
2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900 (2013) · source
“In resolution 2085 (2012), the Council underlined the urgency of the situation in northern Mali, which is a threat to the Malian population and to the stability of the Sahel, of Africa and of the entire international community. As members know, since that resolution's adoption the threat has become clear, and France responded to the call from the Malian authorities for assistance in facing it. The Council has not ceased to reaffirm that terrorism constitutes a serious threat to international peace and security. Resolution 1368 (2001), of 12 September 2001, already affirmed that. It is affirmed again in the draft presidential statement to be adopted later today. In confronting the threat, the international community must display unity and solidarity.”
2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900 (2013) · source