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Briens

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first: 2010-09-13
most recent: 2013-06-19
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“Before the Permanent Representatives of the United States and the Russian Federation - who will deal with the Sudan segment - take the floor, I should like to close by thanking the team at the United Nations Office to the African Union in Addis Ababa, which was established on 1 July 2010, for the support and the welcome they provided us during the Security Council's visit, and in particular the Head of the Office, Mr. Zachary Muburi-Muita.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6546 (2011) · source
“It refers also to the concerns of and the priorities expressed by both Councils with regard to Libya, Cote d'Ivoire, the Sudan and Somalia. In addition to meeting with the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, the Security Council met with the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Mr. Meles Zenawi. The discussions, which lasted for 11-36348 more than an hour, allowed us to consider mainly the situation in the Sudan and in Somalia, as well as the issues of Eritrea and Libya.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6546 (2011) · source
“They also reasserted the provisions of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations with regard to regional arrangements in the settlement of conflicts. The meeting enabled us to consider in detail four issues that are currently on the agendas of both institutions: Libya, Cote d'Ivoire, the Sudan and Somalia. Each was the subject of frank and substantive discussions, with the objective being to establish a common vision that would allow the United Nations and the African Union to implement their actions more effectively. Following the meeting, an outcome statement was adopted that welcomes in particular the enhancement of cooperation between the Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6546 (2011) · source
“During the meeting, which lasted more than four hours, the Security Council was able to discuss with the Permanent Representatives members of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union how the two institutions can work together and to assess their cooperation in terms of conflict prevention and settlement and of peacekeeping and peacebuilding. The members of the Security Council and of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union reasserted the primary responsibility of the Security Council for the maintenance of international peace and security and the mandate of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union with regard to the promotion of peace and security in Africa.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6546 (2011) · source
“I will therefore 2 speak about that segment, and then my United States, Russian, British and South African colleagues, who led the other segments, will take the floor. As is well known, the Security Council now meets with the Peace and Security Council of the African Union every year. Last year the meeting was held in New York; under the rule of alternation, it was held this year at the headquarters of the African Union, in Addis Ababa, on 21 May. The Peace and Security Council was chaired by the Permanent Representative of South Africa to the African Union, Mr. Pepani. The African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, Mr. Ramtane Lamamra, also took part in the meeting.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6546 (2011) · source
“Mr. Briens (France) (spoke in French): I will speak on behalf of Ambassador Araud, who could not be with us this afternoon. As in past years, the Security Council in May conducted a weeklong mission to Africa. From 19 to 26 May, the Security Council visited Addis Ababa; Khartoum and Juba, in the Sudan; and, finally, Nairobi, where it considered the issue of Somalia, since it was not able to go to Mogadishu. The Security Council was able to meet with the political authorities of the countries visited and with representatives of the United Nations on the ground, in particular those responsible for Council-mandated peacekeeping operations. The mission also made it possible for the Security Council to meet representatives of civil society. France coordinated the first segment of this mission, the visit to Addis Ababa.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6546 (2011) · source
“There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.50 pm.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. I now give the floor to the representative of Australia.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Peacebuilding Commission is the most representative and legitimate body of the United Nations for promoting national civilian capacity- building, triangular cooperation ~ among international organizations, donor countries and host countries - and South-South cooperation. In this respect, we believe that the Organizational Committee of the Commission should consider adding the evaluation of that recent, innovative report to its agenda in the near future.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“National ownership, which is often highlighted, needs to be embodied in the ambitious implementation of programmes promoting good governance, anti-corruption efforts, security sector reform, the rule of law and national reconciliation. Let me take this opportunity to commend the report of Jean-Marie Guehenno on civilian capacity development (S/2011/85). The report is an important step, which we wish to support. Many of its proposals could be implemented immediately, and we encourage the Secretariat to be ambitious in implementing it. Some of the recommendations, however, will have to be validated by all of the States of the international community. It will therefore be important to build consensus that goes beyond the traditional rifts.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“I stress that the PBC is first and foremost a political platform. In this context, if the PBC is to be able to keep international attention focused on countries emerging from conflict, host countries should be prepared to make real commitments, because peacebuilding does not end with the successful holding of democratic elections. The six countries on the Commission's agenda have thus had to step up their efforts, with the support of the country-specific configurations of the PBC. For host countries, being placed on the agenda is the beginning of a long process that can be concluded only by the national authorities.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“We encourage the new chairmanship to examine possibilities for the Commission to establish new partnerships with financial institutions, in particular the African Development Bank. The appeal of the PBC was confirmed by the addition to its agenda of Liberia in September 2010 and Guinea in February 2011. We recall our commitment to those countries and strongly encourage them to stay the course towards peace and democracy. Despite these positive developments, we must keep in mind that the recommendations of the co- facilitators' report have not yet taken effect and that the PBC has yet to find its place in the United Nations system. The Commission is still too often considered by States emerging from conflict as an additional donor. However, the true added value of the PBC lies in its political support and advocacy functions.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“Mr. Briens (France) (spoke in French): I thank Ambassador Wittig for his excellent work as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) in 2010 and Ambassador Gasana for the vigour with which he has taken over the role. Today we welcome with satisfaction the report of the Peacebuilding Commission (S/2011/41). The year 2010 was important for the Commission, which saw its policies come of age and its objectives better defined. We are pleased to note the interest the Commission attracts. This year saw the development of an ambitious reform project led by the Ambassadors of Ireland, Mexico and South Africa. We wish to reiterate our support for the implementation of the recommendations of the report, and in particular the 2011 road map drawn up under Germany's leadership.”
2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source
“In that regard, it is regrettable in our view that Iran, during the recent meetings in Geneva and Istanbul, did not wish to seriously consider the offers of cooperation made by the six or our specific proposals aimed at building trust and promoting dialogue. On the contrary, Iran has set out preconditions, which goes against Security Council resolutions and is unacceptable for the six. By refusing to respect its international commitments and undertake genuine negotiations to address the concerns raised by its nuclear programme, Iran is further isolating itself from the international community. The door to negotiations is of course still open, but it is up to Iran to demonstrate its desire to undertake serious negotiations. It is up to Iran to show that it is a responsible member of the international community.”
2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source
“For example, Iran has not provided the clarification requested by the IAEA as to the background and purpose of the F ordow plant, it has not provided design information regarding several installations, it is denying the Agency access to its heavy water production and storage installations; and it is not implementing the Additional Protocol. Finally, and above all, Iran is refusing to respond to the Agency with respect to the very serious signs of the militarization of its programme and the development of a nuclear payload for a ballistic missile. The Agency notes, however, that it has received supporting information since 2008, including recently. In this context, we encourage the Director General of the IAEA to continue his efforts to investigate these matters.”
2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source
“Iran continues its enrichment activities, accumulating, in the absence of credible civilian purposes, 3.5-per-cent- and 20-per-cent-enriched uranium and fuelling an ever greater number of centrifuges, which now total more than 5,000. Iran continues its activities relating to heavy water, in violation of Security Council resolutions. Moreover, the report deplores Iran's continued failure to cooperate with the IAEA. In its report, the Agency also states that its knowledge of Iran's enrichment activities continues to deteriorate.”
2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source
“The 1737 Committee has not been alone in noting the alarming situation whereby Iran continues to violate its obligations. Our concerns regarding the Iranian nuclear programme are further heightened by the latest report of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), of 25 February. The report, the first to be issued following the meetings between the six and Iran held in Geneva and Istanbul, unfortunately shows no improvements. On the contrary, Iran continues to reject its international commitments and to refuse to meet the requirements of the Security Council and the Board of Governors of the IAEA.”
2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source
“We fully support her initial observations and her first recommendations to help States meet their obligations under the resolutions, especially in submitting their national reports. We hope that she will make regular recommendations to substantively improve sanctions provisions. It is imperative that the Panel receive the full support of all Member States and of the Secretariat. In particular, we call on all States to provide the Panel as much information as possible so that it can have the most precise picture possible of the implementation of resolutions. We welcome the intention of the Chair of the Committee to continue with outreach efforts, in particular by regularly holding meetings open to all interested Member States.”
2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source
“As Ambassador Osorio did his briefing, I wish to commend the States that have sent their notifications, because they give the Committee and the Panel valuable and detailed information on the methods used by Iran to circumvent sanctions. We also welcome the fact that the Panel of Experts has launched an in-depth investigation into those cases, in accordance with its mandate. We hope that it will make specific recommendations to address the vulnerabilities highlighted by those cases, particularly in the areas of transport, export controls and banking. In that regard, the Committee must take the necessary measures in response. I wish to commend the Panel for the excellent quality of its quarterly report on its activities. In its eight weeks of activity, the Panel, led by Ms. Zurabishvili, has spared no effort.”
2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source
“We therefore hope that the Committee and the Panel of Experts will investigate that test, as well as Iran's space and ballistic missile programmes and the recent weapons seizures. Over time, a real pattern of Iranian violations has emerged before our eyes, affecting all regions of the world - yesterday, Africa and Europe; today, Asia and the Middle East - and involving significant flows of weapons and other illicit and dangerous materials. Entities well-known to the Council, such as the Revolutionary Guards, have been implicated. We cannot overemphasize the seriousness of those violations, which threaten our collective security and security and stability in regions that are often already quite vulnerable. They require our utmost vigilance.”
2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source
“Beyond incidents that have been brought to the Committee's attention, we wish to express our grave concern over last week's interception by Israeli authorities of a new shipment of Iranian weapons, in violation of resolution 1737 (2006). We hope that the Panel of Experts will investigate the matter in accordance with its mandate. We also note with concern the seizure of an Iranian weapons shipment to the Taliban early in February in Afghanistan, as reported by the United Kingdom. Lastly, we note with concern Iran's recent announcement that it had again launched a rocket into outer space. Space launch vehicles and ballistic missiles use similar technologies. We recall that resolution 1929 (2010) prohibits Iran from conducting launches using ballistic missile technology.”
2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source
“Mr. Briens (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, allow me to congratulate Ambassador Osorio on his appointment as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006) and to thank him for his first quarterly report. Once again, the report emphasizes the increasing number of violations. At its previous meeting on this issue (see S/PV.6442), the Council discussed two incidents of violations of the arms embargo. Since then, the Council has been notified of two new incidents, which show that Iran is persisting in its attempts to acquire materials for its ballistic missile programme and its heavy water-related activities.”
2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source
“Through that l2-month re-extension, which we support, we reaffirm our trust in the activities of the Special Representative and our common desire to see an Afghanistan that is democratic, independent, stable and prosperous and has rejected violence and instability once and for all.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“The role of UNAMA should therefore be strengthened and converted to take into account international efforts on behalf of Afghanistan. In the case of NATO, such efforts include the launching of a long-term partnership with Afghanistan. The lead role of the United Nations in these efforts should be consolidated during the transition. Lastly, as requested by the Afghans, we must profit from this context to make an overall assessment of the work of UNAMA with a view to the next extension of its mandate in March 2012. This reconstruction should be undertaken in full transparency with the Afghan authorities.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“Rassoul (see S/2011/ 118) and are pleased to note that most of his requests have been incorporated into the draft resolution. Some points should still be recalled. First, we believe that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General should remain involved in electoral system reform, although the latter should be undertaken first and foremost by the Afghans themselves. The United Nations supported the Afghans in the holding of elections in 2009 and 2010 and, through its efforts on other fronts, accumulated expertise that it would be a shame to squander. Secondly, we need to adapt the mandate of UNAMA to the new context of the transition, which will gradually redefine the outlines of our civilian and military involvement in Afghanistan. We will need more than ever a robust United Nations presence in Kabul and at the local level.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“I take this opportunity to reaffirm our gratitude to the staff of UNAMA and to express our support for the efforts of Special Representative Staffan de Mistura. We believe that the mandate adopted last year in resolution 1917 (2010) identifies key priorities that remain relevant. The coordination of assistance via the co-chairmanship of the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board, electoral reform, reconciliation through the work of the Salaam Support Group, the timely lifting of the sanctions regime pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), military-civilian coordination in the framework of the transition, and regional cooperation should continue to guide the efforts of the Special Representative. We take note of the letter addressed to the Secretary-General by Mr.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“The Government must provide assurances that its funds will be used appropriately and directed to where they are most needed at the local level and in the building of infrastructure that will allow Afghan resources to be developed and exported and the country to be opened to the outside world. France will contribute to that effort in the framework of its presidency of the Group of Eight and the plan defined by the competent Afghan ministers at recent international conferences. We will continue to closely follow the consequences of the Kabul Bank affair. This context makes the presence and activities of UNAMA and the United Nations as a whole more necessary than ever in that country.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“We also note the progress made in inter-Afghan reconciliation. We continue to support President Karzai's efforts and the actions of the High Peace Council. The insurgents, whoever they may be, need to understand that, if they wish to rejoin political life in Afghanistan, they must break their ties to Al-Qaida and not allow their country to become once again a platform for international terrorism. On the development front, we have mutual obligations. The international community must better 11-2662] coordinate its civil assistance and align it with Afghan budget priorities.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“Our military and training efforts are beginning to bear fruit, but at the cost of very heavy fighting that has led to an increase in civilian deaths. We know that three-quarters of such deaths are caused by insurgents who no longer hesitate to strike civilian targets and ramp up their assassinations. We understand the emotion that this engenders, and should ensure that the number of civilians killed or wounded by pro-Government forces continues to decrease as it has done in recent years. In the political field, now that legislative elections have been held and the new Parliament has been seated, we call on all Afghan institutions to meet the true expectations of the voters and to respect their mutual competencies in the framework laid out in the Constitution and based on the principle of the separation of powers.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“President Karzai will soon announce the list of the first towns and provinces for whose security Afghans will assume responsibility, the first phase of a gradual transfer throughout the entire country by the end of 2014. France fully supports the transition process. Together with the Afghan Government and our allies, we are committed to making that transfer possible in those areas where our civilian and military components are deployed. We want this to be lasting and irreversible, and to lead to Afghan assumption of responsibilities for governance and development. To that end, we must advance on three fronts. First, on the security front, we have retaken the military initiative and allowed the Afghan State to regain its footing in a number of areas. The Afghan army and police are increasing in power.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“Mr. Briens (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. De Mistura and Ambassador Tanin for their briefings, and endorse the statement to be made by the representative of the European Union. As we prepare to renew the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), the report of the Secretary-General (S/20ll/120*) reminds us of the overall political l 1-26621 context in which that decision is being taken. With the Kabul process and the declaration on the transition adopted in Lisbon on 20 November, the Afghan Government and the nations committed to it set out a road map for Afghans to resume full exercise of their sovereignty.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“Its departure will be proof not of lack of interest on the part of the international community, but of the trust we have in this country's capacity to take charge of its destiny.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“First, it must ensure that the numbers and qualifications of UNMIT staff correspond to the Mission's new tasks and to the situation on the ground. Secondly, the Mission must contribute to the success of the 2012 elections, the responsibility for which will belong to the Timorese themselves. Thirdly, UNMIT must prepare for the Mission's withdrawal after those elections, under the best conditions possible. We hope that the next report of the Secretary- General and the renewal of the Mission's mandate in February 2012 will afford the opportunity to define - together, of course, with the authorities of Timor-Leste - the kind of presence that the United Nations will maintain there after UNMIT leaves.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“Like the Special Representative, we note with concern the decision to certify 199 police officers despite the criminal and disciplinary procedures that are under way, some of them very serious. We hope that we will soon see the prompt completion of the parliamentary deliberations on the laws on reparations, as well as on the follow-on institution to the Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation and the Commission of Truth and Friendship. We trust the Special Representative to lead the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) throughout the period that will encompass the full transfer of powers to the Timorese police, the 2012 elections and the withdrawal of the Mission. The goals, I think, are clear.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“What we see in Timor today is a success story for the United Nations and its ability to accompany a country on the road to peace and stability. However, the country's recent history should not encourage us to relax our attention or our efforts. From that viewpoint, we are convinced that peace and reconciliation will be achieved in Timor only if its authorities show determination to fight impunity. It is therefore essential that the Timorese State be able to vouch, beyond the shadow of a doubt, for the integrity of its police officers at the moment when they are about to resume all their responsibilities. We expect, therefore, that Timorese justice will continue to prosecute those guilty of committing serious crimes during the events of 2006.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“Mr. Briens (France) (spoke in French): I wish to thank Ms. Haq, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for her briefing. I also welcome the presence here of the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, Mr. Gusmao. Ms. Haq underscored that the situation in Timor remains calm and continues to develop in the right direction. I would like to congratulate Prime Minister Gusmao and, through him, the authorities and the parliamentary opposition in his country, as well as its civil society, all of whom confirm the political maturity and solidity of their young institutions. The economic and social progress we have seen, particularly in poverty reduction, is the consequence of this new stability, to the benefit of the Timorese people.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“It is crucial that, in the period ahead, the United Nations stay actively engaged in Afghanistan, with financial means and a mandate adapted to the challenges that it will have to face.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“In that respect, it is worrisome to note that civilians are increasingly bearing the brunt of the security problem. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2010/630) unfortunately confirms that the decrease in the number of victims resulting from operations by pro-Government forces, which was achieved through the hard work of our soldiers and the increased risks they assumed, is more than cancelled out by the increase in the number of victims of the Taliban, whose attacks target civilians and military personnel, indiscriminately. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate my gratitude to the staff of UNAMA and France's full support for the work of the Special Representative. United Nations personnel have accomplished remarkable things in very difficult conditions, as recalled by the attack in Herat on 23 November.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“That is one of the main outcomes of the NATO Summit, which was held in Lisbon on 19 and 20 November and at which the Secretary-General and President Karzai were present. That transition is in the same direction as the path that we have been pursuing since the Bucharest summit of 2008, namely Afghanization. It must be carried out on the basis of security and governance criteria, so that the transfer is lasting and irreversible and takes into account the conditions on the ground. That process will gradually redefine the outlines of our civil and military engagement in Afghan. It is important that UNAMA prepare for it. Despite those encouraging developments, we do not underestimate the difficulty of the challenges that await us. The security situation remains a matter for concern.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“Since our most recent meeting, in September, joint efforts by the International Security Assistance Force and the Afghan National Security Forces have allowed us to take the initiative with respect to the Taliban and to strengthen the presence of the Afghan State in some areas of the country. Little by little, the Afghan army and police force are increasing in power. Our efforts, whether in the military or training areas, are thus starting to bear fruit, including in the Surobi district and the Kapisa province, where the French forces are serving. That is encouraging news for the future of Afghanistan. Our efforts are now aimed at implementing a strategy to transfer all responsibility for security matters to Afghans between now and 2014.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“But we must continue to highlight the fact that they must respect the conditions that were clearly reiterated at the Kabul Conference, namely, renunciation of violence; absence of links to international terrorism; respect for the Constitution; and protection of human rights and the rights of women. We trust that the Special Representative will transmit that message, and we welcome his enhanced engagement in that process. The sanctions regime established by resolution 1267 (1999) will, when the time comes, be a useful tool, combining incentives for and pressure on the armed opponents to join the democratic process. Finally, an end to the crisis in Afghanistan and the country's stability will depend on the strengthening of regional dialogue, a dialogue that the United Nations is best suited to support.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“By turning out to vote for their representatives, Afghans of all ethnicities, religions and political persuasions expressed the hope that their collective future would be decided by a debate within their institutions, and not by weapons. This is a powerful message, and one that calls for inter-Afghan reconciliation. There will be no military victory without a political solution, just as there will be no successful reintegration without true reconciliation. We continue to support the efforts of President Karzai in that respect, and we welcome the establishment of the High Peace Council. The hostile statements by certain Taliban leaders should in no way deter Afghans who are acting in good faith from the goal of peace. That process must, of course, be led by the Afghans themselves.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“The results announced on 24 November and 1 December 2010 by the independent electoral entities must be respected, and the new parliament must be convened as soon as possible. I echo the Secretary-General's warning against calling into question the entire election process under the pretext of carrying out a judicial inquiry. I would like to reiterate my country's support to the independent electoral entities. Their role should be at the heart of the new undertaking that awaits all of us, that is, the reform of the electoral framework in Afghanistan, a necessary reform that has been put off for too long, as highlighted in resolution 1917 (2010).”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“Mr. Briens (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. De Mistura for the presentation he has just made on the situation in Afghanistan, and I would associate myself with the statement to be delivered in a little while by the representative of the European Union. I would also like to join all those who paid tribute, in their statements, to Ambassador Richard Holbrooke and his work in the service of peace and security in Afghanistan. The elections of 18 September 2010 were far from perfect. They did, however, allow the Afghan people to express themselves, and they allowed Afghan institutions to prove that they were capable of preparing, carrying out and ensuring, on their own, the follow-up to those elections, which, let us remember, were held in very difficult conditions.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“In Geneva, the E3+3 partners reiterated their common concern about the Iranian nuclear programme described by the IAEA, the expectations of the international community, and Iran's obligations. They also stressed their resolve to find a negotiated solution to the Iranian nuclear crisis. We now hope that Iran will make use of the weeks remaining before the January meeting in Istanbul in order to consider the situation in the light of the messages it received in Geneva; adopt irreversible, specific measures to respond to the concerns of the international community; honour its international obligations; and finally accept to consider our requests for dialogue and cooperation in order to begin discussions with the E3+3 partners in a constructive spirit.”
2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source
“The Director General states in his report that questions concerning these alleged uses remain unanswered. The measures adopted by the Security Council are not an end in themselves. Their purpose is to convince Iran to negotiate in conformity with the dual approach of the E3+3 partners. The Geneva meeting held on 6 and 7 December was in this regard the outcome of the numerous calls for dialogue and the repeated efforts of Ms. Ashton and the E3+3 partners to resume dialogue with Iran. However, the meeting would not have taken place without the pressure of the international community, which increased further still with the adoption of resolution 1929 (2010).”
2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source
“These concerns have been confirmed with regard to the Iranian nuclear programme in the latest report of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of 23 November. The report underscores that Iran continues to refuse to honour its international obligations and to conform to the demands of the Security Council and the IAEA Board of Governors. Iran is pursuing its uranium enrichment activities at 3.5 and 20 per cent, as well as its heavy water projects, despite the repeated demands of the international community and, we note, in the absence of any veritable civilian use. Iran refuses to cooperate with the IAEA in order to shed light on the nature and full extent of its activities. In particular, Iran continues to refuse to answer the IAEA's questions regarding the militarization of its nuclear programme.”
2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source
“A meeting of the Committee with the experts will be held later today, but as of now I wish to underscore the importance of their work to ensuring the effective implementation of the resolution. It is essential that the Panel be able to study the national implementation reports concerning violations, issue periodic recommendations for improving the sanctions provisions, and develop outreach activities. We encourage all States to cooperate fully with the Panel. We also welcome the fact that the Committee has continued its awareness-raising activities by its recent adoption of information hand-outs detailing the contents of the resolutions and the respective roles of the Committee and the Panel. I touched on violations that have been brought to the attention of the Committee and the concerns these have raised.”
2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source
“We can only underscore the gravity of this type of smuggling, and in that regard I underscore the concerns expressed by the Chairman of the Committee in his report. These violations pose a threat to our collective security and to regional security in regions that have no need of any such additional threat. They require the greatest vigilance on our part. As a result, we hope that the Panel of Experts recently appointed by the Secretary-General will investigate these cases of violations in depth, pursuant to its mandate; study Iran's evasive techniques, in particular in the transport sector; and on that basis provide recommendations to the Committee. I referred earlier to the recent establishment of the Panel of Experts. This is good news, and my country welcomes this.”
2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source
“A considerable flow of arms and other dangerous material that has again come to light, with confirmed itineraries between the port of Bandar Abbas and Latakia, in particular. New routes have been identified in Africa that are cause for concern. Once again, this is undoubtedly only the tip of the iceberg. In this regard, I welcome the fact that the Member States concerned have been able to intercept these cargos and to make notification of these cases of violations. These notifications show that Member States are indeed implementing the resolutions. They are evidence that Iran continues to flout its international obligations and to threaten international and regional peace and security. They also show that sanctions have an impact, as Iran has to make use of increasingly complex routes and schemes.”
2010-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6442 (2010) · source