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Bui The Giang

lines on the record: 192
first: 2008-04-28
most recent: 2010-10-26
sittings or episodes: 30
sources: un-security-council

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“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 12.05 p.m. 21”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“We take this opportunity to thank the United Kingdom mission for preparing the draft resolution on UNMIN's mandate, and we look forward to its timely adoption. Let me conclude by reaffirming Viet Nam's unswerving support for peace and development in Nepal. We are strongly convinced that, with their ownership and self-determination, the authorities and the people of Nepal will continue to accomplish further achievements in consolidating peace and promoting socio-economic growth throughout the country. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I call on the representative of Nepal.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“Ian Martin, and his staff for the work that it has done so far within its mandate, especially the electoral monitoring and technical assistance that it has provided to the Election Commission, thus contributing significantly to the success of Nepal's Constituent Assembly elections, held in April. In accordance with our position that, since UNMIN was established at the request of the Nepalese Government, any decision on its mandate should be made with due consideration of Nepal's proposal, we therefore support the Secretary-General's recommendation, based on the letter dated 8 July 2008 from the Nepalese Mission, to extend UNMIN's mandate for six months as a special political Mission focused on monitoring arms and armed personnel, in order to complete the peace process in Nepal.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“The international community and donors also have a very important role to play, in response to the request of the Nepalese Government. In that context, we welcome the efforts by the United Nations country team to put in effect the United Nations Development Assistance Framework for Nepal during the period 2008-2010, during the next phase of which priority will be given to the successful implementation of concrete development actions that can bring about changes in the daily lives of the Nepalese people. We also would like to commend the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN), its leader, Mr.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“Experience has shown that, besides threats to social security as a legacy of war, countries emerging from a prolonged civil conflict have to cope with developmental challenges, damaged infrastructure and weak institutional capacities. We share the common understanding that there remain challenges to peace and development in Nepal - for example, the building of new governance institutions, not to mention the recent rise in fuel prices, the food shortages and, hence, the increasing poverty in the country. Given those challenges and the multifaceted need for Nepal to sustain its post-conflict endeavours, it is necessary to take an integrated approach, which requires not only political will and security measures, but also social and economic development programmes at all levels.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Viet Nam. I wish to join other Council members in thanking the Secretary-General for his report (S/2008/454) and Mr. Ian Martin for his briefing. We would like to congratulate Nepal and its people on the recent positive political developments following the convening on 28 May of the Constituent Assembly, especially the active engagement of major Nepalese parties in political dialogues that resulted in the Agreement reached on 25 June 2008 to take the political process forward. In that connection, we call on all parties concerned to make full use of this momentum to advance the peace process in the country, most immediately the presidential elections to be held tomorrow.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“Ian Martin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Nepal and head of the United Nations Mission in Nepal, to whom I give the floor.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Ian Martin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Nepal and head of the United Nations Mission in Nepal. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the request of Nepal for United Nations assistance in support of its peace process (8/2008/454). At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of India, Japan and Nepal in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item, Without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Acharya (Nepal) took a seat at the Council table; the representatives of the other aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side ofthe Council Chamber.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Belgium, Burkina Faso, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Indonesia, Italy, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Panama, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1824 (2008). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.15 a.rn. 08-42872”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5937 (2008) · source
“The 2 Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2008/467, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. Members also have before them document 8/2008/436, which contains the text of identical letters dated 13 June 2008 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Security Council, transmitting a letter dated 6 June 2008 from the President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5937 (2008) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Rwanda in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Nsengimana (Rwanda) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5937 (2008) · source
“36 "The Security Council looks forward to the next report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict, and reiterates its readiness to continue to review the relevant provisions of its resolutions on children and armed conflict, building on the provisions of resolution 1612 (2005), with a view to further enhancing the comprehensive framework of the protection of children in armed conflict." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2008/28. 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 6.25 p.m. 08-42816”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“"The Security Council reiterates the need for stronger focus by all parties concerned, including Governments and the donor community, on the long-term effects of armed conflict on children and the impediments to their full rehabilitation and reintegration into their families and communities, through, inter alia, addressing the need for providing appropriate health care, enhancing their exchange of information about programmes and best practices, and ensuring the availability of adequate resources, funding and technical assistance to support national strategies or action plans in the area of child protection and welfare, and community-based programmes, bearing in mind the Paris Principles to Protect Children from Unlawful Recruitment by Armed Forces or Groups, with a view to ensuring the long-term sustainability and success of their programmatic response to the release, rehabilitation and reintegration of all children associated with armed forces and armed groups.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“"The Security Council recognizes the important role of education in armed conflict areas as a means to achieve the goal of halting and preventing recruitment and re-recruitment of children and calls upon all parties concerned to continue to ensure that all children associated with armed forces and groups, as well as issues related to children, are systematically included in every disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process, with a particular emphasis on education.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“"The Security Council also commends the work carried out by UNICEF, as well as other relevant United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, within their respective mandates, the child protection advisers of peacekeeping operations and political missions in cooperation with national Governments and relevant civil society actors, in enhancing the activities of the United Nations Country Task Forces on Monitoring and Reporting and promoting child protection at the field level, including through implementation of Security Council resolution 1612 (2005) and following up on the relevant conclusions of the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The Security Council welcomes the efforts by its Working Group to improve its working methods and encourages it to continue to do so with a view to further improving its transparency and efficiency. "The Security Council commends the work carried out by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, and underlines the importance of her country visits in facilitating better coordination among United Nations partners at the field level, promoting collaboration between the United Nations and Governments, enhancing dialogue with parties to conflicts in implementing applicable international law, including their obligations under Security Council resolution 1612 (2005), and thereby securing concrete child protection commitments.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“"The Security Council invites its Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict to continue adopting conclusions providing clear guidance to the parties to armed conflict and relevant international actors on the concrete steps that need to be taken in order to respect their obligations under international law, in particular Security Council resolutions on children and armed conflict, and proposing effective recommendations based on timely, objective, accurate and reliable information, to the Council with a view to promoting the protection of children affected by armed conflict, including through appropriate mandates of United Nations peacekeeping operations and political missions.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“"The Security Council welcomes the sustained activity of its Working Group on children and armed conflict, as outlined inter alia in the latest report by its Chair (S/2008/455), and as the monitoring and reporting mechanism is being implemented in a growing number of situations of armed conflict, requests the Secretary-General to provide additional administrative support in order for the Working Group to continue to fully carry out its mandate in an effective manner.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“"The Security Council reaffirms the need for States parties to comply with their obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Optional Protocols thereto, for armed groups distinct from the State to refrain from recruiting or using children in hostilities, and urges States that have not yet done so to consider ratifying or acceding to those instruments. "The Security Council welcomes the ongoing implementation of the monitoring and reporting mechanism on children and armed conflict, in particular the efforts that have made possible the implementation of the mechanism in all situations listed in the annexes to the latest Secretary-General's report (S/2007/757), and invites the Secretary-General, where applicable, to bring the mechanism to its full efficiency, in accordance with resolution 1612 (2005).”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“"The Security Council reiterates its strong and equal condemnation of the continuing recruitment and use of children in armed conflict in violation of applicable international law, killing and maiming of children, rape and other sexual violence, abductions, denial of humanitarian access to children and attacks against schools and hospitals by parties to armed conflict, while acknowledging that the implementation of its resolution 1612 (2005) has already generated progress, resulting in the release and reintegration of children in their families and communities, through, inter alia, a more systematic dialogue between the United Nations country task forces and parties to the armed conflict on the implementation of time- bound action plans.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. "The Security Council reiterates its commitment to address the widespread impact of armed conflict on children and its determination to ensure respect for and implementation of its resolution 1612 (2005) and all its previous resolutions on children and armed conflict, and the Statements of its President on 24 July 2006 (S/PRST/2006/33), 28 November 2006 (S/PRST/2006/48), and 12 February 2008 (S/PRST/2008/6), which provide a comprehensive framework for addressing the protection of children affected by armed conflict, as well as the provisions on children contained in other resolutions, including resolutions 1325 (2000), 1674 (2006) and 1820 (2008).”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of South Africa, in which he requests that the Council extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mrs. Lila Hanitra Ratsifandrihamanana, Permanent Observer of the African Union. It is so decided. I would like to remind all speakers, as I indicated in this morning's meeting, to limit their statements to no more than five minutes, in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate their texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in this Chamber. I now give the floor to the representative of Bangladesh.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In order to help States fulfil their responsibilities, the United Nations can help improve their national capacity, provide technical assistance and work with them to conduct other awareness-raising activities, for instance through training courses. Bearing that in mind, we hold that the creation and application of any international mechanism should be thoroughly studied with a view to ensuring its efficient, effective and sustainable performance without resulting in an unnecessary financial burden for States, and that such an act should respect national sovereignty, territorial integrity, ownership and self-determination and should be in accordance with the United Nations Charter and international law.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“At the same time, we emphasize that parties to armed conflict should comply with the principles of international humanitarian law relating to distinction and proportionality and refrain from exerting measures against civilians, and that the Security Council should consider the issue of the protection of civilians on a case-by-case basis and in line with the approach endorsed in previous relevant resolutions. While supporting international cooperation, I would like to reiterate Viet Nam's view that it is States that bear primary responsibility to protect their own civilians and to deal with violence against civilians as well as violations of international humanitarian law.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“In that regard, we wish to underline the need to ensure better and closer cooperation and coordination between the Security Council and the General Assembly and other agencies and organizations and between United Nations bodies and regional organizations, for we trust that regional organizations, with their good understanding of regional stakeholders, are well positioned to convince parties to armed conflict to minimize their operations in civilian areas, facilitate humanitarian access and respect humanitarian and human rights law.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“Beyond the detailed account of attacks on humanitarian workers that Under-Secretary-General Holmes has just given us, the recent ambush of four United Nations peacekeepers in West Darfur and the kidnapping of two Italian volunteers in Somalia are but two of the many examples of this situation. It is therefore urgent now to demand that parties to armed conflicts end hostilities against humanitarian staff and allow them to help people in need. As we have highlighted during several Council meetings, the best way to protect civilians in armed conflict is to prevent and peacefully resolve armed conflict itself.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“These, plus sexual and gender-based violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and elsewhere, represent a strong warning that the efforts of United Nations bodies and Member States are not enough. While sharing the view that humanitarian access, among other things, is critical to protecting civilians in armed conflict, we hold that humanitarian access and assistance should be independent of political and military measures, in keeping with the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence and in conformity with national and international law. We are mindful of the millions of people who are still excluded from access to life-saving assistance and of continued attacks targeting United Nations personnel, relief workers and other humanitarian staff in many conflict places.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“The most notable recent cases include the United Nations missions in Cote d'Ivoire, Timor-Leste and Nepal. However, we are deeply concerned about the worsening situations in many areas where civilians - first and foremost women and children - continue to fall victim to killings, maiming, abuse, humiliation and other inhumane treatment. We recall with concern the alert raised two weeks ago by Under-Secretary-General Jean-Marie Guehenno (see S/PV.5892) with regard to attacks on villages occupied by civilians in North and South Darfur, as well as the alert raised in great detail today by Under-Secretary-General John Holmes with regard to pervasive hostilities in many countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“I wish, first of all, to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on a very important topic. I take this opportunity to express my delegation's appreciation to Under-Secretary-General Holmes for his comprehensive briefing. We are convinced that periodic briefings on this issue constitute a critical mechanism to update the Security Council on the situation and to take appropriate measures. My delegation joins other Council members in welcoming efforts made by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and United Nations missions to protect civilians in armed conflict. We also recognize the progress they have made in recent years, which has contributed to lessening civilian suffering in some parts of the world.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“We also commend the Office of the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Union for the important roles in, and significant contributions to, the promotion of the country's peace, security and development. All that combined has proved to be essential not only for Bosnia and Herzegovina but also for the Balkans and Europe as a whole. Viet Nam supports all constructive efforts to that end.”
2008-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5894 (2008) · source
“We also urge Bosnia and Herzegovina's leaders to make concerted efforts to facilitate the return of refugees and internally displaced persons to their pre-war homes, with assurances that their basic needs will be met, and to ensure dignified long-term living conditions for those unable to return for one reason or another. We also agree with the point raised by the Indonesian delegation, that the integration of refugees and internally displaced persons with the communities in which they are living is very important in that connection. Finally, my delegation wishes to take this opportunity to express our great appreciation for the international community's assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina in that country's regional and international integration process.”
2008-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5894 (2008) · source
“This, in our View, represents a major challenge to the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement, which guarantees the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We therefore call upon the parties to work together in a spirit of reconciliation, to continue their patient search for a mutually acceptable solution regarding an integrated, multi-ethnic State made up of two entities, with guaranteed rights for the Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats living there. It is important that the constitutional reform process continue and be based on the principles set out in the Dayton Agreement.”
2008-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5894 (2008) · source
“Regarding economic development, we are encouraged by achievements as shown in the strong revenue growth registered early this year, which has resulted in a general government budget surplus. Also, we welcome the various positive actions at different levels towards a series of laws, as noted in the report. In that connection, we commend the efforts of Bosnia and Herzegovina's leaders to set their country back on path of overall socio-economic development. However, we note with concern renewed tensions among political actors over the future constitutional make-up of the country and the role and competencies of the State, as well as statements calling for secession. We are mindful of the comment made by Mr. Miroslav Lajcak about the divisive, confrontational and self- defeating character of the country's politics.”
2008-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5894 (2008) · source
“We are pleased to recognize the important progress that has been made in several fields of activity in the country, most notably efforts to further stabilize the political and security situation, including the agreement among the ruling parties on police reforms and the passage of police reform laws in mid-April, enabling the European Union to initial a Stabilization and Association Agreement with Bosnia and Herzegovina; the consensus and the ensuing February decision of the Political Directors of the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board to give priority to the entrenchment of the rule of law; the adoption by the Bosnia and Herzegovina Parliamentary Assembly of the law on the residence and movement of aliens; and the better coordination and unity of efforts among parties concerned in relation to cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.”
2008-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5894 (2008) · source
“First of all, my delegation wishes to thank Mr. Miroslav Lajcak, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his report on the implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina (S/2008/300, annex, enclosure) and for his briefing to the Council. We welcome His Excellency Mr. Nikola Spirie, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and we thank him for his statement. We have closely followed developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina over the six-month period covered by the report.”
2008-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5894 (2008) · source
“Let me take this opportunity, once again, to reiterate Viet Nam's solidarity with and support for the Government and the people of Iraq in their quest for lasting peace, stability and development.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“We recognize the important role of the United Nations in assisting Iraq with the political process, regional dialogue, economic reconstruction and humanitarian relief. We call upon United Nations agencies to make further contributions in this regard. We commend UNAMI for its work in helping the Iraqi Government address key priority issues, as mandated by resolution 1770 (2007), such as national reconciliation, constitutional support and electoral and humanitarian assistance. In the same vein, we hope that the upcoming high-level meeting of the International Compact with Iraq, in Stockholm, will further consolidate efforts of the international community and countries of the region in helping Iraq better address various security, humanitarian, national reconciliation and socio-economic development challenges in the medium term.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“While reaffirming Viet Nam's continued support for the efforts of the Iraqi Government and other concerned parties in consolidating peace and security, advancing political dialogue and strengthening national reconciliation, my delegation believes that more tangible progress should be sustained in improving the rule of law, countering corruption, curbing illicit use of weapons and disarming, demobilizing and reintegrating militias and armed groups. Recognizing the organic relationship between security and development, we note the steps taken by the Government of Iraq to galvanize fundamental socio-economic reforms, poverty reduction, public resource management, governance and institutional capacity-building, basic services delivery and social welfare development.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“However, we concur with the Secretary-General's concerns about formidable challenges, including the outbreak of sectarian violence, disputed internal boundaries, pervasive poverty and marginalization, substantial foreign debt and a lack of resources, as well as the worsening of the human rights and humanitarian situation, especially the situation concerning internally displaced persons, refugees and prisoners, as partially reflected in the UNAMI report issued on 15 March 2008.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“We are encouraged by the announcement by Prime Minister al-Maliki on 24 April 2008 that all political factions have agreed to rejoin the Cabinet, and we call upon all the parties concerned to build on the momentum for the well-being and interests of the entire nation. The improvement of Iraq's international relations, especially those with neighbouring countries, should be supported and encouraged to continue, as that is essential long-term peace and stability not only in Iraq but also throughout the whole region.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“Let me join other Council members in thanking Under-Secretary- General Lynn Pascoe for his briefing on the situation in Iraq and his introduction of the Secretary-General's report on the United Nations Assistance Mission for 08-3196] Iraq (UNAMI) (S/2008/266). We also thank Mr. Khalilzad for his update on the multinational forces in Iraq. My delegation shares the Secretary-General's positive view of the initial achievements of the people of Iraq in strengthening unity, stability and economic growth. We welcome the positive developments that have resulted from those efforts, such as the decline in the level of violence across the country, the gradual assumption by local authorities of control of competencies for security and the passage of key pieces of legislation.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source