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first: 2005-05-26
most recent: 2019-09-25
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“Finally, I wish to underline that the fight against terrorism is a long-term effort that requires strong cooperation in spite of our differences. We are actively seeking partnerships and collaborations with international, regional and subregional partners. In this full compliance with universally agreed human rights regard, let me once again reaffirm the EU's keen interest and within the boundaries of the rule of law. in working together with all partners, based on shared, internationally agreed standards and best practices, in The meeting rose at 1.40pm.”
2019-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8626 (2019) · source
“Both border security and information sharing are crucial in terms of countering relocating foreign terrorist fighters, as stressed by resolution 2396 (2017). In this context, I would like to recall EU support for effective border management through its Border Management Programme in Central Asia as it enters into a new phase with a significantly enlarged budget and also including Afghanistan. A strong multilateral, interregional framework remains key to building a deeper understanding of the nature of the challenges and establishing cooperative mechanisms across continents. The role of the United Nations is indispensable in this regard. We also would like to commend the OSCE for its role in the region, contributing to capacity-building in order to help implement United Nations commitments.”
2019-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8626 (2019) · source
“The EU is committed to ensuring the implementation of resolution 2396 (2017), on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts, and to working with partners on achieving its goals. It is crucial to hold foreign terrorist fighters accountable for their actions and maximize the possibility of successful prosecution, while respecting international law, in particular human rights law. In this regard, we would like to commend Central Asian countries for their willingness to repatriate and reintegrate family members of foreign terrorist fighters, especially children. We stand ready to support capacity-building programmes in partner countries having to cope with returning terrorist fighters and their family members.”
2019-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8626 (2019) · source
“Preventing and suppressing the financing of terrorist acts is another priority and obligation of States as recalled by resolution 2462 (2019) and highlighted in the outcome declaration of the High-level International Conference on Countering Terrorism and Preventing Violent Extremism, held in Dushanbe. Countering terrorism financing must be a key part of our efforts to weaken and degrade terrorist organizations. In this regard, we must also ensure that our efforts are effective, while not limiting the space in which humanitarian actors can operate in a principled manner. Foreign terrorist fighters and the international travel of terrorists are another topic of the global debate with particular importance for the region.”
2019-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8626 (2019) · source
“The Strengthening Resilience to Violent Extremism (STRIVE) global programme, funded by the EU and implemented by the Hedayah International Centre of Excellence for Countering Violent Extremism, is one of our flagship programmes where we work in Central Asia. Another example is the EU-United Nations joint initiative on STRIVE Asia, for which the EU and the United Nations are organizing a joint event here in New York tomorrow. We share the view of previous speakers that it is essential to address the prevention of radicalization and focus on the root causes of terrorism. Deradicalization, rehabilitation and reintegration must be dealt with as a package in order to prevent the further spread of terrorist ideology. The EU is ready to share its best practices and lessons learned with its partners to that end.”
2019-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8626 (2019) · source
“It conveys a strong message vis-a-vis the EU's commitment to developing stronger, modern and non-exclusive partnerships, including by enhancing cooperation in multilateral and regional forums, with the United Nations at its core. One of the key pillars of this strategy is promoting resilience, with countering terrorism linked to other important elements such as the rule of law and good governance, inter alia. In Central Asia, we are further strengthening our support, including through our development assistance programmes focusing on counter-terrorism and the prevention of violent extremism.”
2019-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8626 (2019) · source
“In this regard, I would like to recall and commend the recent conferences, supported by the EU, along with the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), as an example of promoting regional cooperation to address terrorism and its financing, strengthening regional synergies and contributing to the global efforts of the United Nations. We welcome the spirit of cooperation and engagement in Central Asia, as mentioned by Foreign Minister Kamilov, as the best way to address existing challenges together. The EU wants to fully support this. The EU recently adopted its new strategy for Central Asia, presenting a vision and priorities for our relations with this region, covering multiple dimensions, including the security aspect.”
2019-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8626 (2019) · source
“Only together will we be able to respond to this threat, and that is why the EU is a convinced supporter of international and regional cooperation on this matter. I am pleased to note that Central Asia was among the first regions to adopt the regional joint action plan for implementing the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy, prepared with EU funding. This confirms that Central Asian countries share a common will to cooperate on tackling the threat, based on United Nations principles and approaches.”
2019-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8626 (2019) · source
“Mr. Burian: I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this very important debate. It is my pleasure to represent the European Union (EU) at this debate and to deliver this statement on its behalf and on behalf of its member States. The candidate countries the Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania, and the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina, align themselves with this statement. The European Union, being at the frontline in support of United Nations counter-terrorism efforts, certainly has its rightful place at this debate. Today, as we all continue to face the imminent threat of terrorism, a comprehensive and coordinated approach from the whole international community is needed more than ever before.”
2019-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8626 (2019) · source
“In that regard, I welcome the ongoing efforts of the United Nations inter-agency SSR Task Force to develop a specific integrated technical guidance note on monitoring and evaluation. In conclusion, I would like to assure you, Sir, that Slovakia will continue to be engaged in supporting the Secretary-General's efforts to build a comprehensive approach within the United Nations to SSR as an important element contributing to the maintenance of sustainable international peace and security.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“Besides the efforts of the inter-agency SSR Task Force and the Department of Peacekeeping Operation's SSR Unit as its secretariat, I would like in particular to emphasize the Integrated Technical Guidance Notes, which are a landmark in fostering a "Delivering as one" approach to supporting the nationally led SSR efforts ofMember States. Finally, we fully support request of the Security Council to make SSR an integral part of the good offices role of the Secretary-General's Special Representatives. Thirdly, by enhancing its capacities in carefully reviewing the progress on SSR through systematic monitoring and evaluation processes, the United Nations could not only improve its endeavours with lessons learned, it could also ensure that its resources are allocated in the most effective, efficient and sustainable manner possible.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“I encourage further reinforcement of United Nations capability to deliver coherent support, including the strengthening of the Department of Peacekeeping Operation's SSR Unit, as that will translate, in our View, into more advanced collaboration in the field and an enhanced ability to provide adequate guidance and assistance to Member States. Secondly, the United Nations should continue to enhance its coordination capacity to deliver SSR support as one. Significant progress has already been achieved in that regard.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“I would like to highlight three areas that I believe merit particular attention when reflecting on the way ahead. They relate to the need to strengthen core capacities for the United Nations to deliver support, to coordinate its support and to review the progress of its delivery on the ground. First, there is a need to strengthen its internal capacities. The significant increase of SSR structures in peacekeeping operations and special political missions, as well as the rise in mandates of missions to support SSR-related tasks, underline the real demand for strengthened resources.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“Most recently, we have addressed these issues in international conferences and seminars, including an event organized in New York together with the Japanese and Tanzanian Governments on inclusivity in SSR. I would like to highlight the instrumental expertise and support that has been provided by non-governmental organizations. In particular, Slovakia maintains a long-standing partnership with the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces and its international security sector advisory team. They, I note, provided their valuable support to many SSR events as well as assistance to individual countries in supporting SSR. They have also greatly contributed to the development of the United Nations Integrated Technical Guidance Notes with their expert inputs.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“Slovakia has already co-organized a couple of events in Africa in order to encourage stronger partnership between the United Nations and the African Union in the field of SSR, and we plan to continue with that effort in the near future. Likewise, Slovakia aims to enhance cooperation between the United Nations and the OSCE. In July of this year, Slovakia will be co-host a joint United Nations-OSCE event on SSR, in partnership with Switzerland as the current chair of the OSCE. Thirdly, Slovakia also seeks to further strengthen working partnerships among the United Nations, Member States and civil society. Civil society should be integrated at every stage, from the development of a common national security vision, to the implementation of reform processes, and the review of progress.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“As an example, the launch of the Integrated Technical Guidance Notes in New York in December 2012 and in Geneva in March 2013, and the high-level meeting on the Secretary-General's second report on SSR in November 2013 in New York, served to consult Member States on priorities for further developing the United Nations approach to SSR. Secondly, Slovakia endeavours to support the forging of partnerships between the United Nations and regional organizations. It is only natural to seek ways for fostering cooperation in the domain of SSR between the United Nations and the African Union, as well as the European Union, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“We seek to enhance three types of partnerships: among Member States, between the United Nations and regional organizations and among the United Nations, Member States and civil society. First, in its capacity as founder and co-Chair of the Group of Friends of SSR, Slovakia, based on its own experience of transformation, has made significant efforts to raise awareness and knowledge regarding SSR and related United Nations processes among Member States. Through regular meetings and events, we have sought to forge consensus around the United Nations SSR agenda.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“In that regard, I am proud to note that the first Security Council open debate on this subject took place under our presidency in February 2007 (see S/PV.5632). In the seven years that have passed since, the Organization has achieved significant accomplishments. That progress is required given the growing number of cases the Security Council is dealing with. We are pleased to note that the draft resolution to be adopted today seeks concrete approaches to implementing the many important recommendations of the Secretary-General's report on SSR. Slovakia is committed to building such partnerships, as suggested in the report of the Secretary-General, in support of the comprehensive and sustainable implementation of the recommendations made therein.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“I would like first and foremost to applaud Nigeria for initiating this important open debate on security sector reform (SSR) with a View to achieving the first-ever resolution on SSR, which Slovakia strongly supports and plans to co-sponsor. I take this opportunity to thank the Secretary-General for his inspiring statement as well as for his report on SSR (S/2013/480), issued last year, which gives a clear Vision for the way forward. Slovakia fully aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by Mr. Thomas Mayr-Harting on behalf of the European Union and its member States. In addition, I would like to make few remarks in my national capacity. Slovakia has been a proud sponsor of the issue of security sector reform within the United Nations system.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“Now there is a need to consolidate the mandate of the Security Council and the various United Nations bodies and create proper United Nations tools and mechanisms to also reflect that understanding in practice. In that respect, we welcome the draft presidential statement prepared by the United Kingdom, which summarizes the basic principles of post-conflict peacebuilding and, among other things, invites the Secretary-General to provide advice within 12 months for the relevant United Nations organs on how best to take this issue forward within the United Nations system. We fully support that idea, and we are ready to participate in future discussions on the matter.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Cases such as Haiti and Timor-Leste clearly demonstrate that, without comprehensive security sector reform, including the establishment of functioning and accountable security, justice and corrections institutions, no sustainable solutions are possible. The recommendations of the Secretary-General in his recent report on security sector reform (S/2008/39), including the creation of an inter-agency coordination mechanism within the Secretariat and a pool of external experts, are fully in line with the thrust and logic of this debate, and we believe they should be implemented as soon as possible. Finally, thematic debates, such as the current one, involving various aspects of efficient peacebuilding contribute to a better understanding of the problem.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In that regard, we also believe the Security Council should consider adding new States to the agenda of the Peacebuilding Commission. In conclusion, allow me to say a few words about an issue that was discussed in the Security Council last week (see S/PV.5889) and which has direct relevance to the discussion today. I am referring to security sector reform. Security sector reform is an important element of every post-conflict stabilization process. We are pleased with the level of understanding on the necessity of a holistic and system-wide approach to security sector reform that has been reached within the United Nations over the past year.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“That would, in our view, also allow, later, for an easier transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding, when the mission leaves and the agencies assume their traditional development functions. We believe that the United Nations is best suited to generate long-term support, funding and assistance. It might also be acceptable as an impartial player, to coordinate the actions of various stakeholders of the international community and to secure coherent and consistent approaches. The Peacebuilding Commission has clearly demonstrated its added value in that respect, and we wish to commend its work thus far. At the same time, we believe that its capacities and tools must be further expanded and adjusted for it to be able to respond to the concrete and diverse needs and requests for assistance of a larger number of Member States.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“There is no place for competition between them or unnecessary duplication. We believe integrated missions represent a step forward in that direction. There is, however, a need to examine how to improve their functions and mandates so as to achieve greater coherence and better reflect a holistic approach to post-conflict recovery. In that regard, we believe that the potential, expertise and comparative advantages of United Nations agencies such as UNDP, the United Nations Population Fund, UNICEF and the World Food Programme should better incorporate such an approach and not attempt to replace or duplicate it in the structure and functions of integrated missions.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“That urgency in developing adequate capacities and strategies from the very beginning of international engagement is important so as to ensure that the peacebuilding priorities and challenges are expeditiously and sufficiently addressed, including by creating synergies and complementarity between peacebuilding efforts and reform processes and by identifying solutions that are tailored to countries' specific needs and circumstances. It is important to underline in this context that national ownership is always crucial for the sustainability of the peacebuilding process. The entire United Nations system must work in harmony and complementarity. There must be synergies between the activities and agendas of the various United Nations bodies and agencies in a post-conflict environment.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“That is why there is a need for efficient mechanisms allowing for rapid reaction and immediate deployment, not only for peacekeepers but also civilian experts helping national authorities to design integrated peacebuilding strategies aimed at strengthening capacities in all critical areas: security; humanitarian response; securing the basic needs of the population while avoiding the creation of dependency on humanitarian aid and assistance; establishing a solid basis for sustainable development, the rule of law, and respect for human rights; and, last but not least, preventing impunity for gross violations of human rights. Those elements should be reflected in Security Council mandates for peacekeeping missions from an early stage of the United Nations involvement in post-conflict peacebuilding.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We have, all too often, witnessed initial progress and success in one area being ruined because they were not accompanied by similar progress and consistent approaches in other areas, and the country has subsequently slipped back into conflict and violence. We agree with the President's concept paper on the fact that time is a precious commodity when dealing with post-conflict situations. After the conclusion of peace agreements, there is a narrow window of opportunity, which might close if the expectations on basic needs of people are not met.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“It can only be achieved if efficient approaches to peacebuilding and best practices leading to early and sustainable post-conflict recovery are defined and put in practice. The 2005 World Summit clearly defined the nexus between security, development and human rights on the global level. We must understand, however, that the same applies to the local level. Only balanced and coherent approaches to peacebuilding in all three areas can secure sustainable peace and development in a country emerging from violent conflict or civil war. We must also understand that there are no quick fixes or shortcuts.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“At the outset, I wish to underline that we fully align ourselves with the statement made by the Permanent Representative of Slovenia, who spoke on behalf of the European Union. We would like to add a few additional comments on the issue of post-conflict peacebuilding that we consider important. During the six decades of its existence, the United Nations has accumulated immense experience from its peacekeeping and peacebuilding endeavours. However, it has not always been successful in applying lessons learned and in avoiding mistakes in addressing problems of post-conflict recovery in various countries. Unprecedented growth in United Nations peacekeeping engagements and operations will be unsustainable if we do not find effective working solutions and exit strategies.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The added value of mandate review and of the Council's recent positive experience with it lies mainly in the area of streamlining and systematizing the Council's work, taking wider regional or subregional approaches and addressing potential overlap or duplication. In this context, I would like to recommend that the Council, in its new composition next year, find an adequate mechanism to make best use of the lessons learned so far and to keep this important instrument in its tool box.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“Fourthly, when appropriate, the Council should continue examining ways and means of streamlining and systematizing its mandating work, including through taking wider regional or subregional approaches to mandates. Lastly, when appropriate, the Council should continue its interaction and dialogue with other relevant United Nations organs on the issue of mandate review, including in addressing potential areas of overlap or duplication. I would like to conclude by saying that it is our belief that the Security Council Ad Hoc Committee on Mandate Review has reached the main goals for which it was established. However, the issue of mandate review remains very valid and relevant for the Council, even though it reviews and renews most of its mandates periodically.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“I believe the outcomes and conclusions of the mandate review process of the Security Council could be very briefly characterized as follows: first, the Council, in an appropriate format, should continue receiving update briefings from the Secretariat on mandates older than five years and not periodically renewed. Secondly, the Council should continue considering, on a regular basis, appropriate reporting cycles for individual situations on its agenda. Thirdly, the mandate registry prepared by the Secretariat in 2005 is a very useful tool which should be updated and maintained in a joint effort of all relevant branches of the United Nations Secretariat.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“In order to exchange views and compare notes about the mandate review processes in the Security Council and the General Assembly, the Co-Chairs of the Committee met several times with the Co-Chairs of the mandate review process in the General Assembly. While agreeing that each organ should concentrate on reviewing its own mandates, these meetings proved to be very useful. Our latest such meeting was held on 10 December with the new Co-Chairs for mandate review in the General Assembly, the representatives of Namibia and New Zealand.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“In the course of its approximately 20 months of work so far, the Committee has utilized a range of useful tools and mechanisms, including informal meetings of territorial expert groups, Committee meetings held at the ambassadorial level, update briefings provided to the Committee by members of the Secretariat on mandates older than five years and not periodically renewed and an open meeting of the Committee on the mandate of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region of Africa. These tools and mechanisms have facilitated meaningful and effective work of the Committee.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“The Committee's main role has been to facilitate the decision-making processes of the Security Council on individual mandates and to provide recommendations and guidance, but not to make any decisions on individual mandates. Initially, the process was shaped in two phases. In the first phase, from May to December 2006, we looked mostly at mandates older than five years that were not periodically renewed and a few other issues. In the second phase, that of this year, we have also addressed issues that required longer, in-depth consideration, such as reporting cycles for individual situations and mandates, wider regional or subregional approaches, thematic mandates and a mandate registry prepared by the Secretariat in 2005.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“The mandate review process has provided the Council with a truly unique and worthwhile opportunity to look at its own work and mandates from a different - meaning wider, more systematic and more holistic - perspective as opposed to the traditional approach of dealing with individual situations or mandates with a fairly narrow or limited View. The mandate review process in the Security Council has been complementary to the Council's existing periodic review of activities and individual mandates. It has been comprehensive, placing mandates in their broader context, including, if appropriate, on a regional or functional basis, so as to better ascertain how individual mandates contribute to the Council's overall objectives.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“It has been proceeding in close cooperation and coordination with the United Nations Secretariat, which has been providing invaluable assistance to the Committee. In this regard, I would especially like to express our appreciation to representatives of the Department of Political Affairs and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. The main objective of the mandate review exercise in the Security Council has been to assess and streamline its work in the areas that have, for various reasons, not been regularly on the Council's agenda or at the centre of its attention.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“The Ad Hoc Committee on Mandate Review was established in May 2006 with the aim of conducting the review of Security Council mandates called for by the heads of State and Government in the 2005 World Summit Outcome Document (A/60/ 1) and to continue consideration of the recommendations contained in the Secretary-General's report of March 2006 entitled "Mandating and delivering: analysis and recommendations to facilitate the review of mandates" (A/60/733). In its work, the Ad Hoc Committee has been guided by the overall purpose of streamlining and strengthening the Security Council's efforts in promoting international peace and security, and thereby contributing to the effectiveness of the United Nations as a whole. The Committee has facilitated a practical, real-world review of the Security Council's existing mandates.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“That year, my fellow Co-Chair was Ambassador Bolton, former Permanent Representative of the United States, and this year my Co-Chair has been Ambassador Kumalo, Permanent Representative of South Africa. I would like to take this opportunity to express my most sincere gratitude to both Permanent Representatives and to their delegations for their effective cooperation in fulfilling this important task.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“First, efforts aimed at enhancing transparency and openness of the work of the Security Council, including the work of its subsidiary bodies should continue. Second, interaction and dialogue between the Security Council and other Member States, in particular those directly concerned and affected, should be enhanced and widened. Thirdly, Security Council private meetings with troop- contributing countries should be revitalized. Fourthly, efforts aimed at ensuring maximum relevance of the Security Council's annual report to the General Assembly should be continued. Finally, let me turn to the work of the Security Council Ad Hoc Committee on Mandate Review. I have served as one of its Co-Chairs since May 2006.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“An important part of our work this year was close cooperation and interaction with the Secretariat, whose role is essential. That is why, in my capacity as Chairman of the Working Group, I met several times with the Chef de Cabinet of the Secretary-General and the Under-Secretaries-General for Political Affairs and for Peacekeeping Operations. Those meetings were extremely useful, and I believe they have contributed positively to the clarification of some open issues and to ensuring full implementation of all agreed measures in the area of documentation and procedures on the part of the Secretariat. I would like to conclude by providing a few recommendations for the future work of the Working Group based on this year's experience. Slovakia believes that in the future, primary focus could be on the following four areas.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“As for practical documentation and procedural questions, the Working Group has tackled seven in particular: first, the participation of representatives of the Secretariat and members of individual Council delegations in formal closed consultations of the whole; second, the circulation of documents and information to Council members; third, the allocation of conference and translation services needed for everyday Council work; fourth, the formats of Security Council meetings; fifth, the Security Council annual report to the General Assembly; sixth, the Security Council's interaction and dialogue with other United Nations bodies, the Secretariat and other Member States; and seventh, matters of which the Council is seized and the so-called rolling agenda of the Council.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“I would like to highlight five of the agreed measures contained in the note that the Working Group has been most engaged with in the earlier part of this year: first, written reports of the Secretary-General submitted to the Council; second, statements by Council members and oral briefings provided by members of the Secretariat; third, preparation of the so-called areas of focus for informal consultations; fourth, the planning of subsidiary bodies' meetings; and fifth, Arria formula meetings.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“As a result, good progress has been achieved. However, I see this as work in progress, and I believe that further progress could and should be achieved in a number of areas. The Security Council and the Working Group need to continue exploring ways to facilitate even better implementation of all agreed measures in the area of documentation and procedures.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“Under the able Japanese chairmanship last year, the Working Group's intensive efforts materialized in a substantive outcome - that is, a note by the President of the Security Council, in document S/2006/507. In this context, our priorities for the year 2007 have been promoting the full implementation of the note and tackling a range of other practical issues pertaining to documentation and procedures that have arisen from everyday work of the Council or that have been referred to the Working Group. All members of the Security Council have been actively engaged in those efforts and have repeatedly committed themselves to implementing all agreed measures contained in the note. I would like to use this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to all members of the Security Council for their active and constructive approach.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“Let me now turn to Slovakia's experience in chairing the Security Council Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions over the past 12 months. I took over the chairmanship of the Working Group from Ambassador Kenzo Oshima of Japan at an important period - after the Working Group was revitalized in 2006 and after, as part of the revitalization process, the Council decided that the Working Group should be chaired by a single Ambassador for a extended period instead of the previous ineffective system of rotating chairmanship to coincide with the monthly presidency of the Council. In January 2007 the Council decided to continue and standardize that new practice, which has proven very useful and effective, with my appointment as Chairman for the whole year.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“In this regard, the Committee should finalize the discussion on how its web site can be better used to facilitate the initial contacts between assistance providers and countries requesting assistance and how it can help the flow of information when assistance is requested and when assistance is offered. To enable more active assistance of experts to individual countries, the possibility of a trust fund for country visits by experts should be considered. I believe the mandate of the Committee should be extended and the continuity of the Expert Group preserved without preventing gradual rotation. Finally, let me thank the members of the Committee and the experts for their outstanding work.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“In this regard, tailored outreach and assistance that is responsive to regional and other specific circumstances could help Member States cope with the challenges of implementation. As the Committee stated in its work programme, national plans or road maps for implementation can serve States as useful planning tools, and this idea should be promoted further. Interested countries should receive more assistance in developing their national action plans. The Committee's clearing-house function should be further developed using the assistance template as a tool.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“The NGOs proved to have valuable expertise and potential in supporting the work of the 1540 Committee in various regions through organizing tailored workshops aimed at facilitating national implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). Last but not least, engagement with parliamentarians and the private sector should also be intensified to help educate legislators and business people on the importance of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) for national security and international trade and to win their interest and support for these issues. In the practical work of the Committee, the main focus should shift away from reporting to implementation of all aspects of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“Regional organizations can facilitate the sharing of good national practices and lessons learned from national implementation between the countries of the regions and can develop frameworks of regional cooperation between the regional experts and institutions dealing with different aspects of resolution 1540 (2004). The proactive engagement of the 1540 Committee with those organizations should become one of its outreach priorities in the near future. The Committee could also explore the possibilities of furthering cooperation with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), using the positive momentum and interest of NGOs in closer interaction with the Committee that was expressed during the meeting in July.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source