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first: 2005-05-26
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“Today's discussion shows the many challenges in this regard that can be resolved only through concerted efforts, bearing in mind the rules and principles of international law together with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter. Finally, my delegation fully supports the draft presidential statement prepared and submitted by the presidency.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“In that context, there is a need for increased communication, and additional Secretariat assistance would be vital. An external review process might be another tool to ensure that the right decisions are made by sanctions committees. We would like to emphasize the complexity of the issues involved in sanctions regimes. Ongoing attention to all related aspects is imperative, keeping in mind the financial support necessary for monitoring and expert teams, along with support for developing countries to enable them to build up their own capacities to implement sanctions regimes within their territory. Let me conclude by underlining once again the fact that the promotion of the rule of law and the strengthening of international law in the maintenance of international peace and security is an important part of the Council's agenda.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“Therefore it is of the utmost importance that sanctions be adopted in accordance with the provisions of the Charter and have a high degree of legitimacy. The Council must improve the efficiency and credibility of sanctions regimes. The way to achieve that goal is to focus on targeted sanctions. The transparency and effectiveness of listing and delisting procedures are becoming a yardstick for the work of numerous sanctions committees. We note with satisfaction that several proposals made by individual Member States provide an opportunity to enhance trust and overall satisfaction regarding due process. It would seem reasonable for individuals and entities to be able to address their applications to not only one Member State but to any member of the Security Council. The role of the focal point should be discussed in depth.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“In that context, we should not forget the role of other international, regional and national criminal tribunals or of truth and reconciliation commissions, which have already contributed enormously to preventing impunity and ensuring just, lasting and peaceful solutions, and succeeded in bringing to justice the perpetrators of international crimes and other widespread, systematic violations of human rights. Sanctions under the United Nations Charter are an efficient tool at the Council's disposal in conflict management and in addressing and preventing violations of international law. Such coercive measures can affect not only the parties to a conflict but also large segments of the civilian population or even whole societies.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“In that regard, I should like to emphasize the fact that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is the only permanent criminal tribunal that is competent and able to handle the prosecution of the most serious crimes, such as genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity, where national judicial institutions have failed or are unable or unwilling to bring the perpetrators to justice. The adoption of resolution 1593 (2005) has shown, for the first time, the potential of cooperation between the Security Council and the ICC in the quest to end impunity. We encourage all Member States that are not yet parties to the ICC to sign and ratify the Rome Statute.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“To achieve one without the other would leave the issue of post-conflict reconciliation unresolved. The fight against impunity should be an essential part of any post-conflict reconciliation process. The bringing to justice of those responsible for the most serious crimes and violations of human rights committed during a conflict should form part of the overall considerations of the Council in its discussions or decisions on conflict resolution or post-conflict arrangements.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“Commitment to a strengthened emphasis on international law issues in the work and functions of the United Nations goes hand in hand with a recognition of the importance of ensuring sufficient capacity within the United Nations itself, including in the Secretariat. Due consideration should be given to the establishment of a rule of law assistance unit within the Secretariat. Ending impunity is another essential issue on which the Council should focus its efforts. Coming to terms with past abuses is the only way of preventing future ones. The main challenge in ending impunity is to ensure a balance between lasting peace and the creation of an effective justice system. We agree with Mr. Michel that there is an interdependence between peace and justice.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“The Security Council must include the necessary rule of law provisions in the mandates of particular United Nations operations. It is also indispensable that peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations be regularly mandated to address transitional justice and rule of law activities. The creation and development of a trusted, legitimate legal system, based on generally accepted legal principles and human rights norms, is crucial for the establishment of a truly democratic and stable State. The new Peacebuilding Commission will have important prerogatives in the field of integrating elements related to the rule of law and transitional justice into proposed strategies for post-conflict peacebuilding and recovery, and in developing best practices on issues that will require extensive collaboration among various peacebuilding actors.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“We hope that the ongoing discussions on reform and on the improvement of working methods, including revision of the mandate of the Security Council, will be a good opportunity to address those issues. Last but not least, the emphasis that the Council places on the full implementation of and universal participation in international treaties is an important step towards promoting the universality of fundamental international conventions, including anti-terrorist and human rights conventions. One of the important areas in which international law should be strengthened is the promotion of the rule of law in post-conflict situations. The Council should take advantage of the lessons already learned and consider further improvements in the promotion of the rule of law.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“We commend and support the significant emphasis that the Council has placed on setting out and strengthening the international legal framework and norms for addressing those issues in an effective and comprehensive manner. We believe that the Council must continue to define the best ways and means of helping and encouraging Member States to secure full implementation of such norms and obligations. In that regard, we believe that it is also necessary to evaluate the tools that the Security Council has at its disposal to secure the full implementation of all its resolutions and decisions in a more efficient manner so as to further strengthen its credibility and effectiveness.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“We all can agree that justice and the rule of law, including respect for human rights at the national and international levels, are of key importance to the promotion and maintenance of international peace, stability and development. The focus of today's discussion is the role of the Security Council in the promotion and strengthening of international law. That role should be viewed from the perspective of the functions of the United Nations body primarily responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security and of its competencies under the Charter. In past years the Council has had to face many new challenges, especially in the fight against terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to non-State actors.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“First of all, I would like to express my thanks to the Danish presidency for organizing this very important, timely and thought- provoking discussion. This is the right opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law as the indispensable foundation of a more peaceful, prosperous and just world. We also thank Mr. Michel and Judge Higgins for their valuable and inspiring statements and observations. Slovakia fully associates itself with the statement to be made later this morning by the representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union. For that reason, I will limit my statement to several points we wish to underline.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“It also will reflect the recommendations contained in the Committee's report to the Council of 25 April 2006 (S/2006/257). On behalf of the Committee, I look forward to the cooperation of all States as the Committee goes forward with its future work.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“The Committee will also invite those States that offer assistance and those that request assistance to take a proactive approach on a bilateral basis, including making use of offers by international organizations, in order to contribute to capacity- building. In this regard, the Committee looks forward to the results of the donor conference on assistance for the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), which will be organized by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute in Geneva on 6 and 7 June 2006. S/l'V.5446 A draft programme of work, which will cover a l2-month period, is currently under consideration by Committee members. The programme will be based on the provisions of resolution 1540 (2004) and resolution 1673 (2006).”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“The Committee, through its experts, will continue to act as a clearing house on assistance, including by collecting up-to-date information on the issue and by informally contacting States to inquire whether they might be interested in receiving information on offers and requests for assistance. In its future work on the examination of national reports, the Committee, through its experts, will identify national practices in implementing resolution 1540 (2004) that might be used in providing further general and specific guidance, upon request, to States seeking legislative assistance in implementing the resolution.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“The Committee's experts will continue to work closely with their colleagues, making every effort to maximize synergies between and among the experts of the three Committees. As part of those efforts, the Committee's experts have been working with the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and the 1267 Committee Monitoring Team to develop proposals for improving reporting and addressing the problem of late submission of reports in a coordinated manner. We also are making use of country visits by the CTC and the 1267 Committee in order to raise the issue of reporting.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“The Committee developed the database to provide additional information on laws, regulations and other measures related to States' implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and to facilitate the exchange of information on the implementation efforts of States. The Committee will regularly update the database. It will encourage States to make appropriate use of the background information provided through the database, as well as of legislative advice provided by international organizations, when enacting national implementation laws and measures. The Committee will interact and cooperate with relevant international, regional and subregional organizations in order to facilitate the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). The 1540 Committee will maintain close cooperation with the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and the 1267 Committee.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“Within existing resources, the Committee also will continue its practice of informing organizations outside the United Nations about its work at relevant meetings and conferences. I will make full use of these opportunities to address, in particular, issues of reporting and implementation. As part of the Committee's efforts to promote information-sharing concerning States' implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), I am also pleased to announce that on 19 May 2006, the Committee decided to publish a legislative database on its official website. This database contains links to public sources of relevant information about national legislative and other regulatory measures of States which have submitted reports on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“I will also continue the practice of reaching out to the members of all regional groups in New York to discuss issues relating to reporting as well as implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) generally. The Committee, with the support of Member States and the United Nations Department for Disarmament Affairs, will continue its other outreach activities to promote States' implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), consistent with resolution 1673 (2006). Three regional seminars aimed at raising awareness about proliferation problems worldwide, facilitating further reporting and advancing the implementation process will be organized in the second part of this year in China, Ghana and Peru.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“In response to the examination of the first national reports by the Committee, 83 States provided additional information. Facilitation of reporting and conduct of outreach activities to promote States' reporting and implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) will remain among the top priorities of our future work. With respect to reporting, the Committee intends to approach again all United Nations Member States that have yet to submit a first report. Based on its previous experience of examining national reports submitted by States, the Committee decided to assist the national authorities of those States in the preparation of a first report on the implementation of the resolution.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“It therefore decided to extend the mandate of the Committee for a period of two years, until 27 April 2008. It also decided that the Committee shall intensify its efforts to promote the full implementation by all States of resolution 1540 (2004) through a work programme which shall include the compilation of information on the status of States' implementation of all aspects of resolution 1540 (2004): outreach, dialogue, assistance and cooperation. The Council also decided that the Committee's work programme shall address, in particular, all aspects of paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of resolution 1540 (2004). Sll'V.5446 As of 30 May 2006, 129 States Members of the United Nations and one organization have submitted first national reports to the Committee; 62 Member States have yet to submit their first report.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“The main objective of the resolution is to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, their means of delivery and related materials, and to deter non-State actors from gaining access to such items and from illicit trafficking in them. It establishes binding obligations for all States regarding non-proliferation and is aimed at preventing and deterring illicit access to such weapons, their means of delivery and weapon-related materials. The resolution requests all States to report on measures they have taken or intend to take to implement their obligations under the resolution. Continuous monitoring of and support for the efforts of all States to fully implement the provisions of the resolution require a lasting effort by the Council.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“Mr. Burian: I have the honour to brief the Security Council on the most recent activities undertaken by the 1540 Committee and to outline its future efforts to promote compliance by all States with resolution 1540 (2004) through the achievement of the implementation of its requirements. As members are aware, on 27 April, the Security Council examined the report of the Committee which addressed the status of implementation of resolution 1540 as of April 2006. The same day, the Council unanimously adopted resolution 1673 (2006) and emphasized the importance of all States fully implementing resolution 1540 (2004). With resolution 1540 (2004), the Security Council adopted the first international instrument which deals with weapons of mass destruction, their means of delivery and related materials in an integrated and comprehensive manner.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“It is vitally important that the joint United Nations-African Union technical assessment mission to Darfur visit the region without delay to start preparations for the transition. Last but not least, it is essential that the international community, in cooperation with the Government of the Sudan, address the grave humanitarian situation in Darfur. The Government of the Sudan should allow unhindered access to humanitarian assistance and remove any obstacles to the delivery of humanitarian aid. We appreciate the commitments undertaken so far by the international community to provide the necessary funding. Finally, we thank the United States delegation for preparing the draft resolution on the Sudan and the delegations of the Congo and the United Kingdom for presenting the draft presidential statement on the Sudan. We support its adoption.”
2006-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5434 (2006) · source
“In that context, we encourage all movements in Darfur that have not yet done so to join the peace agreement and to start its implementation on the ground expeditiously. In order to effectively support and assist the implementation of the peace agreement, the African Union Mission in Darfur (AMIS) must be strengthened and its operational capabilities enhanced as soon as possible so as to be able to cope with the highly complex situation on the ground. We commend the role played and contribution made to date by AMIS, which has been operating under very difficult circumstances. From our point of view, however, the current AMIS deployment is not adequate and its transfer to a United Nations peacekeeping mission is the only viable option.”
2006-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5434 (2006) · source
“At the outset, we, too, would like to welcome the signing of the Darfur peace agreement in Abuja, which we believe will lead to restoring peace and security and end the suffering of the people of Darfur. Slovakia commends the instrumental role of the African Union and especially the tireless mediation efforts of Mr. Salim Salim in bringing about the positive outcome of the Abuja talks. We appreciate the support and active diplomatic engagement of all international partners and their contribution to the negotiations. We also commend the flexibility and responsible approach of the Government of the Sudan and the Sudan Liberation Movement during the final stage of negotiations in Abuja. We call on all parties in Darfur to seize this window of opportunity to reach lasting and sustainable peace in Darfur.”
2006-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5434 (2006) · source
“This could substantially strengthen security and help to avoid dangerous incidents in the border area. We also would like to see tangible progress achieved in the process of justice and reconciliation in Timor-Leste in order to bring the perpetrators of serious crimes and atrocities committed in the 1990s to justice and to close this sad chapter in the history of Timor-Leste. In closing, we wish the people of Timor-Leste every success and would like once again to assure them of our continued support in the critical years ahead.”
2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source
“Besides providing electoral support to relevant State institutions, the new office should continue to assist the Government of Timor- Leste in addressing problems of security-sector reform, strengthening judicial capacities, protecting human rights and promoting justice in Timor-Leste. Further strengthening and development of critical State institutions is a task of utmost importance and thus must be properly supported by the donor community. Last but not least, we welcome the positive developments in the relations between Timor-Leste and Indonesia. We believe that it is important that both countries resolve the problems of border management as soon as possible. In that regard, we would like to encourage both sides to complete the process of delineating the borders and to conclude an agreement on border management in the near future.”
2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source
“In this regard, we support the Secretary- General's proposal for extending the United Nations presence in Timor-Leste by establishing a small follow-on integrated office for a period of 12 months after the UNOTIL mandate expires. We agree with the Secretary-General that the primary task of the integrated United Nations office should be to create favourable conditions and a level playing field for truly free and democratic elections in the country. It should also exert a stabilizing influence on all segments of society throughout the period leading to elections.”
2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source
“Those challenges were clearly identified by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2006/251). The recent eruption of violence in the capital, Dili, is a sad reminder of the terrible history and of the ordeal that the people of Timor-Leste went through in 1999 and a warning that peace and stability in the country are far from guaranteed if the people of Timor- Leste do not achieve an improvement in their difficult economic and social situation and if the fragile democracy is not strengthened. Therefore, we believe that the United Nations should continue to pay close attention to Timor-Leste and provide focused assistance in order to consolidate the investments that the Organization has already made over the past six years.”
2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source
“I too would like to thank Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa for his comprehensive briefing. I also would like to welcome His Excellency Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, Foreign Minister of Timor- Leste, to the Council and to thank him for his important contribution to our debate. Since the representative of Austria will shortly make a statement on behalf of the European Union, and since Slovakia fully associates itself with that statement, I will make only a few additional comments. We commend the progress Timor-Leste has made in many areas of State-building with the support of the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL). At the same time, we understand that the Government of Timor-Leste still faces formidable challenges in its drive to consolidate peace and democracy in the country.”
2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source
“Slovakia too voted in favour of the technical resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara for six more months. We hope that this period will be used to resume dialogue between the parties to find a final solution to the issue of Western Sahara based on direct negotiations. We also agree that adequate attention should be paid to the human rights situation in the area.”
2006-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5431 (2006) · source
“This step is, in our opinion, very important for final reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as for the country's integration in the EU. In conclusion, I should like to assure you, Mr. President, that Slovakia is ready to continue its active support and assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina in its transformation and integration and to share the experience of our own successful transformation.”
2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source
“Schwarz-Schilling to elaborate a little bit more on possible ways of addressing this problem and on the possible implications of this issue for the police reform and the transformation processes, including the forthcoming elections. Last but not least, we would like to express our appreciation at the progress made in the framework of the cooperation of the Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY). We would like to encourage all parties, institutions and leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina to help and contribute to bringing the remaining perpetrators to justice, thus closing this very sad chapter in the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source
“We welcome the continuing progress in this direction and, in that regard, we commend the role of the European Union Police Mission in the police reform. In that context, we also wish to point out the need to resolve the problem of those police officers who were decertified by a United Nations Police Task Force decision. We believe that all decertified police officers should be guaranteed due process, including the right to appeal. We believe that urgent, direct United Nations action in that regard is required to solve this problem as soon as possible, bearing in mind the political sensitivity of the issue and the credibility of the new State institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In that connection, we would like to ask Mr.”
2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source
“Bosnia and Herzegovina and its democratically elected leaders and institutions must gradually assume full ownership and responsibility for the transformation processes, with, of course, the continued support and assistance of the international community, especially the EU. In that context, we welcome the very constructive stance of the High Representative and EU Special Representative Mr. Schwarz-Schilling, who is ready and willing to take on more of an advisory role rather than use his executive Bonn powers. Thirdly, we also agree that special attention should be paid to security sector reform, including police reform, aimed at creating a single professional police force recruited on the basis of technical, not political, criteria.”
2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source
“In that context, we welcome the progress achieved so far in the ongoing talks on constitutional reform. We encourage political leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina to continue their efforts to overcome the remaining disagreements. The political parties must put aside their narrow political and ethnic interests so as to reach agreement on the reform package currently under discussion in Bosnia and Herzegovina's parliament and adopt it expeditiously. Secondly, we agree with Mr. Schwarz-Schilling that it is high time to change the form of the international community's engagement in the country.”
2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source
“We believe that European integration has been and remains one of the decisive factors in the context of stabilization and peacebuilding in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in the western Balkans as a whole. That is why we support the continuation of the integration processes, so as to ensure the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina and of other countries of the western Balkans in the European Union (EU). At the same time, we understand that Bosnia and Herzegovina must overcome many challenges and avoid many pitfalls on its way towards integration into the EU and lasting stability. First of all, Bosnia and Herzegovina needs stronger State institutions, including judiciary and law enforcement structures compatible with European standards. The current system of government is unsustainable and requires sweeping constitutional reforms.”
2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source
“At the outset, I would like to join my colleagues in thanking Mr. Schwarz- Schilling for his briefing and valuable observations concerning current developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We also wish to extend our welcome to the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Adnan Terzic. Slovakia fully aligns itself with the statement that will be delivered shortly by the Permanent Representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union. I will therefore limit my statement to the following few points. We would like to commend the remarkable progress that Bosnia and Herzegovina has achieved in its transformation process, overcoming a very difficult legacy of war and inter-ethnic conflict.”
2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source
“The international community, including the Security Council, must remain actively engaged in the peace process in the Middle East. Both sides, however, must do more and demonstrate clear political will and commitment to ending this protracted conflict which has threatened global peace and security for more than half a century. In spite of the latest wave of violence and hostilities, we believe that there is a window of opportunity for the new Palestinian and Israeli Governments to put the peace process back on the right track. That window of opportunity must be seized through concrete and immediate action, leading from mutual recognition of the right to exist to the mutual peaceful coexistence of two viable States.”
2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source
“At the same time, we believe that the new Israeli Government will reconfirm its commitment to peace in the Middle East based on the principles laid out in the road map and that it will refrain from undertaking such steps and activities that may be contradictory to the principles of international law. On the other hand, we believe that Israel has the right of self-defence against terrorist attacks. Its responses, however, must be proportionate and everything possible must be done to avoid the loss of innocent lives. In conclusion, I would like to emphatically stress that there is no military solution to the Israeli- Palestinian dispute. The only way to achieve a comprehensive and lasting settlement to the conflict is through peaceful negotiations leading to a two-State solution in accordance with the road map.”
2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source
“We urge the new Palestinian Government to commit itself to President Abbas' platform of peace, aimed at creating the conditions necessary for the continuation of a dialogue on a solution to the Middle East conflict. We also join Secretary-General Kofi Annan in his call on the Palestinian Authority to take a clear public stance against violence and to take firm measures against the perpetrators of rocket attacks and suicide bombings. We urge the Palestinian Authority to undertake all necessary measures to dismantle the infrastructure of terrorism in the Palestinian territories.”
2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source
“In that context, we note with concern that the new Palestinian Government, which was formed and is led by Hamas, has not committed itself to the three principles laid out by the Quartet in its statement of 30 January. We consider that step to be a basic precondition for the continuation of meaningful talks to settle the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. In order to become a partner in the peace process, Hamas and the new Palestinian Government must recognize Israel's right to exist, renounce Violence and terror, and accept previous agreements and obligations. We support the efforts and leadership of President Mahmoud Abbas in that direction.”
2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source
“We urge all parties to stop the spiral of violence and we call on them to refrain from taking any steps which might further escalate the hostilities. We urge both sides to exercise the utmost restraint. We take this opportunity to reaffirm our support for a just, comprehensive and lasting settlement to the Middle East conflict based on all relevant Security Council resolutions and negotiations between the two sides. Slovakia supports the two-State solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In order to achieve progress in implementing the vision of two democratic States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security, both parties have to accept previous agreements and obligations, return to constructive dialogue and take concrete actions aimed at building and strengthening mutual confidence and trust.”
2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source
“Slovakia fully aligns itself with the statement that will be delivered shortly by the Permanent Representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union. Therefore, I will limit my statement to the following remarks. We note with concern the recent violent incidents and hostilities in Israel and the Palestinian territories, including indiscriminate rocket attacks against Israel from Gaza, suicide bombings and major Israeli reprisal operations. They have brought new suffering and the loss of innocent lives to both sides. I would like to take this opportunity to express our deep sympathy and condolences to the Government of Israel and the families of the victims of the most recent terrorist attack in Tel Aviv. We categorically condemn all terrorist actions, which cannot be justified by any goals or aims.”
2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source
“We welcome the ongoing efforts of the international community aimed at assisting Lebanon and helping it to overcome its difficult past. In this context, we fully support the work of the United Nations and its contribution to the process. We agree with Mr. Kalomoh's observation that the beginning of the national dialogue in Lebanon is a truly historic and positive development that should be commended and supported by the international community.”
2006-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5404 (2006) · source
“As for daily developments on the ground, we remain concerned about the continuing violence and loss of innocent lives. We urge both parties to exercise utmost restraint. With respect to Lebanon, Slovakia fully supports the efforts of the Lebanese authorities to extend their sovereignty and regain full control over the entire territory of the country. We perceive the completion of the investigation process into the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri as imperative for the stabilization and reconciliation process, not only in Lebanon but also in the wider region. In this regard, Slovakia supports the creation of a tribunal of an international character that would bring the perpetrators to justice.”
2006-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5404 (2006) · source
“Two days ago Israeli voters approached polling stations to elect a new Knesset and to form a new Israeli Government. We share the view that the outgoing Israeli Government has taken decisions that were not easy and has implemented difficult steps towards peace in the region. We hope that the future Israeli Government will take advantage of and reinforce the peace momentum already gained. In this regard, we welcome the reconfirmed commitment of Prime Minister Olmert to peace in the Middle East. At the same time, we hope and expect that Israel will refrain from steps and activities that might be contradictory to the principles and agreements laid down in the road map and that might threaten the implementation of a solution based on the coexistence of two viable States.”
2006-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5404 (2006) · source
“In this regard, we support the efforts and leadership of President Mahmoud Abbas. We hope that he will continue to exercise his authority and that good working and personal relations will be established between him and the new Prime Minister and members of the Government, based on a mutual commitment to a platform of peace, including the principles of the road map and previous agreements and obligations. We are also all aware of the developing difficulties about financial and material support to the Palestinian people, as well as to the Palestinian Authority. We wish to stress that we cannot and should not abandon the Palestinian people. We need to continue international humanitarian aid and to find the best way to do it effectively and transparently.”
2006-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5404 (2006) · source
“To achieve progress in implementing the vision of two democratic States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security, both parties must accept previous agreements and obligations, return to constructive dialogue and take concrete actions aimed at building and strengthening mutual confidence and trust. For that reason, we believe that it remains necessary for the new Palestinian Government, formed and led by Hamas, to accept previous obligations and agreements, including the road map. In order to become a partner in the peace process, Hamas must recognize Israel's right to exist and renounce violence and terror. We are convinced that such a step would significantly contribute to creating the conditions necessary for the continuation of a dialogue on a resolution of the Middle East conflict.”
2006-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5404 (2006) · source