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“The global partnership between the United Nations and regional organizations, including the African Union, should also be cultivated in the areas of global peace and security. There are a number of areas where regional organizations can significantly contribute to the success of national and international efforts. Let me mention just several areas that have been of particular importance to Slovakia during our membership of the Council, and where we wish to see stronger engagement by regional and subregional organizations.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“We have not thus far been able to deploy an effective peacekeeping force that would ensure effective protection of civilians. We therefore urge President Al-Bashir to extend Sudan's full cooperation to the United Nations and the African Union in our joint efforts to bring lasting peace and genuine stability to the whole of Sudan. Slovakia is also gravely concerned about the current security and humanitarian situation in Somalia. We fully support the current efforts of the African Union, and we agree that the international community and the United Nations must provide all the necessary support to promote peace, stability and reconciliation in Somalia. In that regard, we commend the countries that are providing troops and logistical and financial support to the AU Mission in Somalia.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“It should be further cultivated and developed. We fully agree that yet more attention, expertise and resources need to be given to assisting Africa to build its own capacities and to improve existing efforts in the areas of peace, security and prosperity. That investment of the international community will pay off. As the situation of still too many African countries in conflict demonstrates, there is an urgent need for expanded and improved African Union capacities, capabilities and mechanisms to deal with crisis situations such as those in Darfur and Somalia. In that regard, we regret that, despite intensified joint efforts by the African Union and the United Nations, there is a lack of significant progress in implementing agreements reached in Addis Ababa and Abuja last year.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“First, they have the ability to review and share lessons learned relevant to particular circumstances and to understand local and regional specificities. Secondly, the influence and trust that they enjoy on the ground is often much stronger than that of global institutions. Thirdly, they can embed national efforts in a regional context. I would not hesitate to say that the cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union in the area of the maintenance of international peace and security is one of the most productive and successful endeavours of recent years. Several conflict situations in African countries were contained, and tensions reduced, thanks to the African Union's involvement, mediation and cooperation with the United Nations. At the same time, we believe that that partnership has not yet reached its full potential.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“Slovakia fully aligns itself with the statement to be made later today by the representative of Germany on behalf of the European Union. However, I wish to make some additional comments on this matter, about which we feel strongly. Slovakia, as a member of several regional and subregional organizations and groups, has always been a strong advocate and promoter of regional cooperation and ownership. Any global model or strategy needs to be implemented locally and must also reflect the specificities of a concrete case. In that respect, close cooperation with regional organizations becomes instrumental and often indispensable as a result of several factors, including the comparative advantages of regional organizations.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“We are pleased to see you, Madam Minister, presiding over this important meeting. We commend the initiative of the South African presidency to organize a thematic debate on the relationship between the United Nations and regional organizations, in particular the African Union, in the maintenance of international peace and security. In that respect, we are pleased to note that the cooperation and interaction between the African Union and the United Nations has recently intensified. It has become a crucial element in addressing many security threats and challenges on the African continent. We welcome this opportunity to discuss ways to strengthen and cultivate that important partnership for the benefit of regional and global security and stability.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“Their contribution to the success of Iraq's stabilization therefore remains vital. In that regard, we welcome the holding and the outcomes of the conference held last weekend in Baghdad, which managed to bring together, in a constructive manner, Iraq's neighbours and regional and international players. That was an important first step, and we hope and expect that all involved parties will now swiftly build on that positive encounter and endorse further practical steps to promote Iraq's stability and security.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“In this regard, we welcome the recent finalization of documentation resulting from the preparatory activities for the International Compact. We are looking forward to tomorrow's meeting on the Compact to be convened by the Secretary-General and to the briefing by Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Saleh on the latest developments and progress in the implementation of commitments under the framework of the ICI. We also welcome and support Iraq's efforts and initiatives aimed at promoting a greater and stronger regional dialogue. We maintain that regional actors, mainly Iraq's immediate neighbours, can and should play a more active role in promoting Iraq's peace and stability, which would benefit not only that country but also its neighbours, as well as the wider region.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“In this regard, we remain convinced that a genuine constitutional review process, a review of the de-Baathification process and finalizing legislation on provincial elections represent important confidence-building measures that can help Iraq to tackle its many challenges. Last but not least, all efforts should be undertaken to address the increasing humanitarian suffering of a large number of refugees and internally displaced persons. We share the view that the strong involvement of the United Nations in Iraq's transition and stabilization processes remains instrumental. We therefore support the active engagement and role of the United Nations in developing the International Compact with Iraq. Along with the European Union, Slovakia expresses its readiness to participate actively and constructively in this process.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“In this respect, we consider the overall improvement of the security and humanitarian situation and the promotion of national reconciliation, human rights and economic and social welfare to be the key to peacebuilding in Iraq. Developing fully inclusive political processes and dialogue and fostering consensus, mutual respect and compromise is the only way, in our view, to stop the increasing violence and sectarian strife. The country must achieve further progress in building democratic institutions based on the principles of fair distribution of power and equitable sharing of national resources.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“Iraqi ownership of these efforts and processes is crucial for achieving a lasting and sustainable solution and the stabilization of the country. The Secretary- General rightly states in his report that "[o]nly the Iraqi people themselves can determine their common destiny and agree upon the structure of the Iraqi State". (S/2007/126, para. 61). Indeed, during the past almost four years, the people and the leadership of Iraq have many times clearly demonstrated their commitment to and support for Iraq's transition and stabilization. They have made numerous sacrifices to this end, and we believe that there is enough political will and potential to achieve a negotiated political settlement and build a stable and prosperous Iraq, living in peace with itself and its neighbours.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“As we have heard in the briefing, the security situation in Iraq remains precarious and highly complex. The challenges for political and economic consolidation and reconstruction are mounting. This situation has an immensely adverse impact on the daily life of the Iraqi people and on the ability of the Government of Iraq to deliver essential services to them. All this is overshadowing the ongoing efforts and achievements in building democratic institutions. In this regard, we believe that it is crucial for Iraq and for the international community to mobilize all efforts to reverse these trends and to prevent the country from slipping to an even deeper internal conflict and sectarian violence, with the potential to destabilize the whole region.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“At the outset, I would like to join the previous speakers in thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Mr. Qazi, for his briefing and for introducing the current report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI). I wish to take this opportunity to commend him in person, as well as all UNAMI staff for the outstanding work they are doing in and for Iraq under really difficult and challenging circumstances. I also thank Mr. Wolff for his report on behalf of the countries making up the Multinational Force in Iraq (MNF-I), including my own country, Slovakia. We welcome the presence of the Vice-President of Iraq, Mr. Adil Abdal Mahdi, at our meeting and we thank him for his statement.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“In particular, we are deeply concerned about the situation regarding the peace negotiations with the Lord's Resistance Army. The stalemate in the peace negotiations and the inability to extend the truce have returned us to the situation that prevailed in northern Uganda and the surrounding region a year ago. Unless we proceed quickly and resolutely on that issue, we may miss the best opportunity for peace in Uganda that has emerged in 20 years. In that regard, we look forward to the visit of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Lord's Resistance Army- affected areas, Joaquim Chissano, to New York later this month and to hearing his ideas on how the Security Council can help to reinvigorate the peace process.”
2007-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5637 (2007) · source
“Fall that the positive atmosphere of trust that has been created could quickly evaporate if we do not manage to carry through the decisions and outcomes of the International Conference and strengthen regional confidence and cooperation. In that regard, it is crucial for the countries of the region to assume full ownership of the process, including by paying their assessments to the budget. We agree with Mr. Fall that a successful project of regional cooperation in the Great Lakes region can positively influence developments in other parts of the African continent, serving as a source of inspiration for others to follow. Nevertheless, despite all the positive developments in the region, we remain concerned about several pockets of instability in the area.”
2007-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5637 (2007) · source
“The signing of the Pact on Security, Stability and Development in the Great Lakes Region is an important step for building trust and confidence in the region, and should be fully supported and followed up by the speedy implementation of its provisions. We congratulate the countries of the region on establishing the Conference Executive Secretariat in Bujumbura and the Special Fund for Reconstruction and Development in the Great Lakes Region. We express our hope that they will become fully operational as soon as possible. We believe that the international community must continue to provide full support and assistance in that area, and we share the concern expressed by Mr.”
2007-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5637 (2007) · source
“We thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Fall for his briefing, and would like to join other Council members in congratulating him and other members of his team on their commendable work carried out during his term in office, including the preparation and organization of the Second International Conference on Peace, Security, Democracy and Development in the Great Lakes Region. We agree with the observation made by Mr. Fall that the momentum and positive atmosphere created by the outcomes of the summit should be maintained and utilized to strengthen regional cooperation through the implementation of the decisions of the Conference and to strengthen peace and democratization processes in the countries of the region.”
2007-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5637 (2007) · source
“There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 4.50 pm. 19”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source
“"The Security Council reiterates its determination to enhance its cooperation with international organizations and to develop preferred mechanisms for cooperating with those organizations on a case-by-case basis, reflecting the variation in each organization's capacity and mandate, including in assisting States in providing the Committee with information it still encourages on the ongoing process of implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), as set out in the Committee's report of 25 April 2006, as well as assisting Member States in their capacity- building and planning of the process of implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), in accordance with provisions of operative paragraph 7 of resolution 1540 (2004) and paragraph 5 of resolution 1673 (2006)." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2007/4.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The Security Council also notes with appreciation the seminars and workshops that have been held with countries and regional and subregional organizations in order to promote experience-sharing and the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). "The Security Council is mindful of the need further to explore with international, regional and subregional organizations experience-sharing and lessons learned in the 07-24825 areas covered by resolution 1540 (2004), and the availability of programmes which might facilitate implementation of the resolution.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source
“"The Security Council acknowledges with appreciation the activities of international organizations with expertise in the field of non- proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and their means of delivery covered by resolution 1540 (2004), in particular the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, especially in providing assistance in the implementation of that resolution, without altering their mandates and responsibilities. "The Security Council takes note of the relevant activities of the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the relevant international arrangements.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · 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 affirms its determination to promote increased multilateral cooperation as an important means of enhancing States' implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). "The Security Council recalls its resolution 1540 (2004) of 28 April 2004 and resolution 1673 (2006) of 27 April 2006 and stresses the importance of compliance with resolution 1540 (2004) through the achievement of the implementation of its requirements.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 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 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, the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran took the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber The President: I give the floor to the representative of Norway.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635Resumption1 (2007) · source
“In favour: Belgium, China, Congo, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1745 (2007). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.45 am. 07-2470]”
2007-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5634 (2007) · source
“Members of the Council have before them document S/2007/50, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated 2 Mission in Timor-Leste, and document S/2006/1022, which contains the text of a letter dated 21 December 2006 from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Timor-Leste to the United Nations. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2007/98, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. 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. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2007-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5634 (2007) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Timor-Leste, 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 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. Santos (Timor-Leste) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
2007-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5634 (2007) · source
“There are no further speakers remaining on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 5.50 p.m.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5633 (2007) · source
“In favour: Belgium, China, Congo, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1744 (2007). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5633 (2007) · source
“Members of the Council have before them document S/2007/96, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Congo, Ghana, Panama, Slovakia, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States. I would like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/2007/34, which contains the text of a letter dated 22 January 2007 from the Charge d'affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of the Congo to the United Nations transmitting a copy of the communique of the African Union Peace and Security Council adopted on 19 January 2007. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/2007/96) 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. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5633 (2007) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Somalia, 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. Daale (Somalia) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5633 (2007) · source
“"The Security Council welcomes the joint initiative of Slovakia and South Africa to further discuss this issue with a focus on experiences and challenges of security sector reform in Africa at a workshop to be held in the course of 2007." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2007/3. There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.35 pm.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“"The Security Council expects the Secretary-General's report to make concrete recommendations on the identification, prioritization and sequencing of United Nations support to nationally-owned security sector reform, with particular emphasis on post-conflict environments. This should include recommendations on how to improve the effectiveness and coordination of all United Nations system entities that support security sector reform. "The Security Council invites the Secretary- General to continue to include, in his periodic reports to the Security Council on specific United Nations operations mandated by the Security Council, whenever appropriate, recommendations related to security sector reform programmes in the countries concerned.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“"In light of the above, the Security Council acknowledges the need for a comprehensive report of the Secretary-General on United Nations approaches to security sector reform, to foster its implementation in post-conflict environments, and expresses its readiness to consider such a report within the scope of its prerogatives under the United Nations Charter. The report should identify lessons learned, core security sector reform functions that the United Nations system can perform, roles and responsibilities of United Nations system entities, and how best to coordinate United Nations support for security sector reform with national and international activities in this field, as well as interaction with regional and subregional actors.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The Security Council encourages States to formulate their security sector reform programmes in a holistic way that encompasses strategic planning, institutional structures, resource management, operational capacity, civilian oversight and good governance. The Security Council emphasizes the need for a balanced realization of all aspects of security sector reform, including institutional capacity, affordability, and sustainability of its programmes. The Security Council recognizes the interlinkages between security sector reform and other important factors of stabilization and reconstruction, such as transitional justice, disarmament, demobilization, repatriation, reintegration and rehabilitation of former combatants, small arms and light weapons control, as well as gender equality, children and armed conflict and human rights issues.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The Security Council takes note of the work already carried out by the Peacebuilding Commission concerning Burundi and Sierra Leone and requests it to continue advising the Council on the issue of security sector reform in the framework of its activities related to these countries. The Security Council requests the Peacebuilding Commission to include consideration of security sector reform programmes in designing integrated peacebuilding strategies for its continued engagement with those countries, with a view to developing best practices regarding comprehensive, coherent, and nationally-owned security sector reform programmes. "The Security Council emphasizes that security sector reform must be context-driven and that the needs will vary from situation to situation.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The Security Council notes the importance of close interaction among different United Nations system entities, and other relevant actors, in order to ensure that security sector reform considerations are adequately covered during implementation of Security Council mandates. "The Security Council underlines that security sector reform can be a long-term process that continues well beyond the duration of a peacekeeping operation. In that regard, the Security Council emphasizes the important role that the Peacebuilding Commission can play in ensuring continuous international support to countries emerging from conflict.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“26 "The Security Council acknowledges the contribution that non-United Nations actors, in particular regional, subregional and other intergovernmental organizations, including international financial institutions, and bilateral donors, as well as non-governmental organizations, can bring in supporting nationally- led security sector reform programmes. "The Security Council recognizes the need when mandating a United Nations operation to consider, as appropriate, and taking into account the concerns of the Member State and other relevant actors, the national security sector reform priorities, while laying the foundation for peace consolidation, which could, inter alia, subsequently enable timely withdrawal of international peacekeepers.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The Security Council also underlines that the United Nations has a crucial role to play in promoting comprehensive, coherent, and coordinated international support to nationally-owned security sector reform programmes, implemented with the consent of the country concerned. "The Security Council notes that the United Nations system has made significant contributions to the re-establishment of functioning security sectors in post-conflict environments, and that an increasing number of United Nations organs, funds, programmes and agencies are engaged in one aspect or another of security sector reform support activities.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“In that regard, a professional, effective and accountable security sector, and accessible and impartial law- enforcement and justice sectors are equally necessary to laying the foundations for peace and sustainable development. "The Security Council underlines that it is the sovereign right and the primary responsibility of the country concerned to determine the national approach and priorities of security sector reform. It should be a nationally-owned process that is rooted in the particular needs and conditions of the country in question. The Security Council acknowledges that strong support and assistance of the international community are important to build national capacities thereby reinforcing national ownership, which is crucial for the sustainability of the whole process.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. "The Security Council recalls the statement by its President of 12 July 2005, in which it emphasizes that security sector reform is an essential element of any stabilization and reconstruction process in post-conflict environments. "The Security Council stresses that reforming the security sector in post-conflict environments is critical to the consolidation of peace and stability, promoting poverty reduction, rule of law and good governance, extending legitimate State authority, and preventing countries from relapsing into conflict.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Through that initiative, we aspire to bring the issue of security sector reform where it is most urgently needed - to the continent that has suffered so much due to the lack of functioning security sectors. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of Germany.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The Council therefore could and should make a difference through a better reflection of security sector reform priorities in the mandates of United Nations peacekeeping operations and integrated political offices. In conclusion, let me stress that today's debate in the Security Council is not the end of our efforts related to security sector reform. We will continue promoting security sector reform priorities in the Council, other United Nations bodies and other relevant international forums. As I have mentioned, we hope to see the report of the Secretary-General on United Nations approaches in the foreseeable future so that we can build on his recommendations in our future activities, the first of which is a workshop we are planning to organize in cooperation with South Africa later this year.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Such a report should define shared principles, objectives and guidelines for the development and implementation of United Nations support for security sector reform. It should summarize the lessons learned so far by different United Nations system entities and make clear the roles and responsibilities of individual players within the United Nations system. Ultimately, the report could serve as a basic orientation and planning tool for various United Nations entities working on security sector reform and in related areas. However, it is not just the Secretary-General's responsibility. The Security Council has its own and unique responsibility for international peace and security.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Secondly, the role of regional and other international organizations should be further promoted. They often play a central role in developing and implementing security sector reform programmes and in awareness-raising. In particular, their added value is in their ability to embed national security sector reform processes in a regional context. Thirdly, we are strongly convinced that the United Nations can do much more. Improvement of the United Nations performance does not necessarily have to lead to new institutionalization or increased resource needs in the United Nations. We believe that a lot can be achieved through more coherent and coordinated approaches. We pin our hopes on a comprehensive report of the Secretary-General that could outline the basic strategy of the United Nations in the field of security sector reform.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The primary tasks of security sector reform are related to peace, security and stability. However, if implemented correctly, security sector reform will sooner or later yield fruit in the form of improved living standards. There are several ways to improve the performance of the international community in order to achieve the aforementioned goals. The following should receive particular attention. First, donor efforts should be better coordinated not only among the donors, but notably with the recipient country. Besides the quantity of donor support, there is also the question of its quality and focus on the core areas that determine the success of the effort. International actors should better coordinate their support for States concerned in order to cover all key areas and to achieve cumulative effects.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“One can hardly expect security sector reform to be implemented without a clear understanding on the part of recipient countries that security sector reform is beneficial for their development, stability, security and prosperity, and that resolute action and sustained effort are therefore needed on their side. Thirdly, our efforts and this debate stress the ultimate objective of security sector reform, which should not be mere institution- and capacity-building. It should be improvement of people's lives through that public service. Security sector reform should therefore be accompanied by the implementation of the principles of good governance, transitional justice, democratic accountability and respect for human rights. Fourthly, they can accent the interlinkages between security, development and human rights.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“First, they can highlight the central importance of security sector reform for peace and stability. There are numerous examples in which the lack of reform in the security sector and a lack of good governance, justice and democratic accountability represent the root causes of conflict. The need for security sector reform is often a precondition of stable and sustainable post-conflict development. It is therefore crucial to understand that it is a long-term - indeed, a never-ending - effort. Secondly, they can underline the central role of national and local ownership. If a security sector reform programme is to be successful and sustainable, it must be country-specific and driven by local actors.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Slovakia. The importance of security sector reform as an essential element of any stabilization process has been increasingly acknowledged by the international community in general, and by the Security Council and the whole United Nations system in particular. Yet, a common understanding of the concept of security sector reform is far from having been established. There is also a lot to be done in order to overcome the fragmented character of current efforts in the field of security sector reform so that we can fully benefit from orchestrated actions taken jointly by the international community. Slovakia does not have a recipe for the solution to those problems, but we believe that our efforts and our debate today can serve several purposes.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“I wish to remind all speakers, as was indicated at the morning session, to limit their statements to no more than five minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632Resumption1 (2007) · source
“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 11.50 am. 07-2399]”
2007-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5631 (2007) · source