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“2 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 1743 (2007). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
2007-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5631 (2007) · source
“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. Members of the Security Council have before them document 5/2006/ 1003, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2007/88, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Panama, Peru and the United States of America. 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.”
2007-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5631 (2007) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile and Haiti, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Me'rores (Haiti) took a seat at the Council table; the representatives of the other aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side ofthe Council Chamber.”
2007-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5631 (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 1742 (2007). 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 11.35 a.m. 07-23984”
2007-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5630 (2007) · source
“The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2007/87, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should also like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/2007/ 17, which contains a letter dated 15 January 2007 from the Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (8/2007/87) 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 ofhands.”
2007-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5630 (2007) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo 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. Ileka (Democratic Republic of the Congo) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2007-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5630 (2007) · source
“I thank Mr. Badji for his statement. 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. In accordance with the understanding reached in prior consultations, I invite Council members to consultations following the adjournment of this meeting. The meeting rose at 4.45 p.m. 07-23762”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, to whom I give the floor.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629Resumption1 (2007) · source
“I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than five minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. I now give the floor to the representative of Cuba.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629Resumption1 (2007) · source
“A number of speakers remain on my list for this meeting. I intend, with the concurrence of the members of the Council, to suspend the meeting until 3 p.m. sharp. The meeting was suspended at 1.45 p.m. 07-23690”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“However, it is crucial that this resolution, and all other relevant Security Council resolutions, be fully respected and implemented by all relevant actors in all their aspects. The constructive role and positive contribution of Lebanon's neighbours and other countries in the region are very important, if not crucial in this regard. Finally, we commend UNIFIL for its role in Lebanon and for its unrelenting efforts to maintain peace and prevent a return to hostilities, including the speedy action to address the recent incident on the Lebanese-Israeli border. I now resume my function as President of the Security Council. I shall now give the floor to the Permanent Observer of Palestine.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“We also commend the mediation efforts of the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States Amr Moussa, as well as all other constructive international efforts aimed at facilitating a consensus within the country. We welcome the results of the International Conference on Lebanon's Reconstruction held in Paris on 25 January. We hope the pledges of assistance to Lebanon will soon be realised in order to support its reconstruction, economic recovery and reforms, so as to restore the foundations for sustained development and life in dignity for all Lebanese people. We have repeatedly expressed our support for Lebanon's sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity, which must be respected by everyone. We believe that resolution 1701 (2006) provides a good basis for the stabilization of the situation in Lebanon.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“Slovakia has been following with great concern the recent developments in Lebanon, including the clashes in the streets that led to civilian casualties. We deplore attempts to achieve political objectives through violence, and we would like to encourage the efforts to stabilize the situation on the ground. We are convinced that only through the united efforts of all Lebanese people and through dialogue and peaceful negotiations will the solution for many outstanding issues be found. In this respect, we support the efforts of Prime Minister Siniora and the legitimately and democratically elected Government aimed at maintaining dialogue with all political actors in Lebanon in order to tackle a number of important challenges the country is facing.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“Tomorrow is the second anniversary of a tragic event - the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. In this respect, we believe it is high time to put an end to politically motivated violence in Lebanon. We strongly condemn the most recent terrorist attacks on innocent civilians that took place this morning. We call for proper investigation of this case and for bringing the perpetrators of this crime, as well as perpetrators of other terrorist attacks in Lebanon, to justice. We believe that the signing of the agreement between the United Nations and the Lebanese Government setting up a special tribunal to prosecute the suspected killers is a welcome development in this direction. We hope that the Lebanese Government will take the necessary measures to complete the ratification process without delay.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“For this reason we also call for a sensitive and thoughtful approach in dealing with historical and religious sites in Jerusalem, so that these do not turn into another unfortunate source of mutual distrust and even violence. It is important that both parties engage in a constructive dialogue and embark on mutual measures aimed at defusing accumulated tensions. We expect the Israeli Government, for its part, to continue its commitment to peace based on the principles laid out in the Road Map and to refrain from steps and activities that might run counter to the principles of international law. In this context, we repeat our call for immediate release of Palestinian ministers and legislators in Israeli custody and for a halt to all settlement activities. Now I shall turn briefly to Lebanon.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“We reiterate our call for an immediate end to violence by Palestinian factions as well as to attacks on Israel, notably the launching of rockets against Israeli population centres, and for the release of the abducted Israeli soldier. We support the efforts and leadership of President Abbas in this regard. We also hope and expect that Israel and Palestinians will exercise their utmost restraint and do everything possible to sustain and further consolidate the mutually agreed ceasefire in Gaza. We feel that at this critical time it is of paramount importance not to jeopardize further possible progress and the promising prospects for peace in the region.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“We note with satisfaction that an agreement was reached in Mecca last week between the Palestinian factions to form a national unity Government, and we commend the initiative of His Majesty King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia in facilitating that deal. We consider it to be an important step forward. We hope this agreement will end the deadly internal strife among Palestinians. We expect that the new Palestinian Government will be committed to the Quartet principles and that its political platform will enable early engagement as well as the continuation of dialogue on a solution to the Middle East conflict. Turning now to the daily developments on the ground, we express our deep concern over the recent deterioration in the security situation in the area and condemn the suicide bombing in Eilat on 29 January.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“We support the idea of more regular and frequent Quartet meetings at the principal and envoy levels according to an agreed calendar, with the next meeting to be held at the principal level in Berlin on 21 February to further discuss the way ahead. We also note Israel's recent decision to resume transfers - albeit partial transfers - of withheld Palestinian tax and customs revenues. We call once again on Israel to continue such transfers and encourage it to consider doing so through the extended temporary international mechanism, which, in coordination with the Office of the Palestinian President, provides essential relief to many Palestinians.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“We consider it a crucial step towards the resumption of the peace process and believe that it will provide vital impetus to that end. In that regard, we welcome the latest Quartet meeting, held on 2 February, and the Quartet telephone discussion of 9 February, and we support the statements issued. We look forward to the close and active engagement of the Quartet with a View to a comprehensive settlement of the Middle East conflict. We are convinced that the Quartet still represents the most appropriate mechanism for advancing the peace process and that the Road Map is the most effective plan for achieving a lasting peace settlement.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“The meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas at the end of last year created a positive momentum that needs to be seized and further developed through concrete and immediate action, including confidence-building measures on both sides. The views and positions expressed by the parties and by regional leaders during the latest visit of United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to the region are another positive signal that there is a growing political will to overcome the existing stalemate and move towards meaningful negotiations. We therefore welcome the upcoming trilateral high-level United States-Israeli-Palestinian meeting among Secretary of State Rice, Prime Minister Olmert and President Abbas, to take place on 19 February.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Permanent Representative of Slovakia. Slovakia fully aligns itself with the statement that will be delivered shortly by the Permanent Representative of Germany on behalf of the European Union. At the outset, I should like to join previous speakers in thanking Mr. Alvaro de Soto, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his briefing as well as for his valuable observations and remarks. We agree with his observation that, despite the many challenges and problems facing the Middle East these days, there is a window of opportunity to reinvigorate the peace process.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members, I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than five minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate their texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to His Excellency Mr. Paul Badji. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Badji to take the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Alvaro de Soto, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General. I now give him the floor.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Alvaro de Soto, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General. It is so decided. I invite Mr. De Soto to take a seat at the Council table. I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 12 February 2007 from His Excellency Mr. Paul Badji, representative of Senegal, in which he requests to be invited, in his capacity as Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“"I have the honour to request that, in accordance with its previous practice, the Security Council invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in the meeting of the Security Council which will be held Tuesday, 13 February 2007, regarding the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question." I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to participate in the meeting in accordance with the rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to take a seat at the Council table.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“Gillerman (Israel) took a seat at the Council table; the representatives of the other aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 12 February 2007 from the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, which will be issued as document S/2007/83, and which reads as follows.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Cuba, Egypt, Germany, Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, Norway, Pakistan, Senegal, the Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey and Venezuela in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“I thank Mr. Khare for his additional comments and the clarifications he provided. 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 1.25 p.m. 35”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“To that end, we welcome and support all relevant efforts to promote justice and reconciliation in the country and between Timor-Leste and neighbouring Indonesia. In conclusion, we believe that, after long years of suffering and grievance, the people of Timor-Leste deserve and have the right to life in peace and dignity. In that regard, I want to assure Prime Minister Ramos- Horta of the continued support of my country for the Timorese people in their efforts to achieve lasting peace and prosperity. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of Australia.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“Fourthly, the political and civil unrest in Timor- Leste since April 2006 has led to the displacement of an estimated 150,000 Timorese, and the majority of the displaced have been unable to return to their homes to this day. We are greatly concerned about the situation of the internally displaced persons and welcome the Timorese Government's initiatives aimed at ensuring their return and reintegration into their home communities. Finally, we would also like to reiterate our support for the process of national reconciliation and building the system of unity and trust that the country needs for its stabilization. That should not in any way mean, however, impunity for perpetrators of serious crimes and violations of human rights.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“Thirdly, it is widely recognized that military and police forces and security and law enforcement institutions in general play a crucial role in the long- term success of political and economic rebuilding efforts in post-conflict societies. The international community has been playing an active role in meeting the challenges of sustainable post-conflict security sector reform in many countries around the world. We strongly support UNMIT's continued role in assisting the Timorese authorities in the critical areas of police and military reform, including effective institutional capacity-building in the local security sector.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“The national police of Timor-Leste must work very closely with the United Nations police to that end. Secondly, it is of the utmost importance to define efficient ways to ensure sustainable social and economic development. In that regard, we welcome the Government programmes aimed at poverty reduction and job creation. For the time being, however, the challenges still exceed the Government's capacity. It is essential, therefore, that the United Nations and the international community remain actively involved in supporting social and economic development in Timor- Leste. In that respect it is, in our view, necessary to intensify efforts to marshal increased donor support and assistance.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“The forthcoming elections will be a vital step on the path towards peace and stability in Timor-Leste. The United Nations and the international community are there to support the Timorese in organizing and conducting a credible process that will guarantee that its results will be accepted and respected by all stakeholders. Overall security and stability in the country are basic preconditions for a free and fair electoral process. In that connection, we welcome the recent signing of a security agreement by UNMIT, the Timorese authorities and Australia's Government to maximize coordination in all areas of security. We also note with great concern that there are still a lot of illegal weapons in the hands of civilians. Increased efforts must be made to collect them in the months before the elections.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“There are many important tasks and challenges ahead in Timor-Leste, and UNMIT must have an adequate long-term perspective and proper technical and human resources to enable it to cope with the complex challenges on the ground. In that regard, we would like to ask Mr. Atul Khare about the current situation regarding the recruitment of UNMIT personnel. As we heard from Prime Minister Ramos- Horta, there are some problems, but we hope that, if the mandate of UNMIT is extended for 12 months, that might help the recruitment process. First of all, over the next few months it will be crucial, in our view, to prepare the proper conditions for the holding of elections in Timor-Leste. We thank the Prime Minister for his update on preparations for the elections and welcome the progress made in that respect.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“I will therefore limit my statement to a few additional remarks. We are pleased that the situation in Timor-Leste has stabilized in the past six months. At the same time, it is obvious - as the report of the Secretary-General (S/2007/50) and the briefings today indicate - that there are many challenges and problems which, if not addressed properly, might cause a relapse into conflict and violence. In that regard, we believe that the international community must sustain its commitment to peacebuilding in Timor-Leste and continue its support and assistance to the people of Timor-Leste at this crucial moment. We therefore support the recommendation of the Secretary-General that the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) be extended for a further period of 12 months.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Slovakia. I wish to thank Prime Minister J ose Ramos-Horta for his candid evaluation of the situation in Timor- Leste. His statement clearly set out both the magnitude of the challenges and the promise of the opportunities in Timor-Leste. We fully agree that building a State from almost zero is a Herculean task, but we believe that Timor-Leste is on the right path to being a lasting success story of post-conflict peacebuilding. I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Atul Khare, for his briefing, his valuable observations and his recommendations. Slovakia fully associates itself with the statement to be made shortly by the Permanent Representative of Germany on behalf of the European Union.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“I thank Mr. Khare for his briefing. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. J ose Ramos-Horta, Prime Minister of Timor-Leste.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2007/50, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Atul Khare, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste and head of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste, to whom I give the floor.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“On behalf of the Security Council, I extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Jose Ramos- Horta, Prime Minister of Timor-Leste. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Ramos- Horta (Timor-Leste) took a seat at the Council table; the representatives of the other a orementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side ofthe Council Chamber The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the course of the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security 2 Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Atul Khare, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste and head of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Khare to take a seat at the Council table.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“The situation in Timor-Leste Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (S/2007/50) The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Australia, Brazil, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines, Portugal, Singapore and Timor-Leste, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration 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.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of February, I should like to take the opportunity to pay tribute on behalf of the Council to Mr. Vitaly Churkin, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of January 2007. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing my deep appreciation to Ambassador Churkin for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“Based on the concrete proposals and observations we have heard this morning, we believe that today's discussion will generate useful ideas that could help to bring new dynamics to the work of the Commission and strengthen the interaction of the Council with the Commission.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“Last but not least, we believe that in the future the Security Council should make better use of the Peacebuilding Commission as a source of advice on peacebuilding strategies and mandates. Finally, we believe that the number of situations on the Commission's agenda could be gradually expanded to include such countries as Haiti, Timor-Leste or the Democratic Republic of the Congo. An important prerequisite for this would be proper definition of the Commission's role and mechanisms to manage an increased number of highly complex situations. Here again, we want to underline the importance of country- specific mechanisms in the field as a way to meet this goal.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“These working groups could bring together different parts of the United Nations that have been involved in the peacebuilding process, major stakeholders and donors. During its presidency of the Security Council in February, Slovakia will organize an open debate on one important aspect of peacebuilding, and that is security- sector reform. We believe that a more coherent and systematic approach by the international community is needed to address this issue and to secure the proper functioning of security forces and institutions in a post- conflict country. We believe the Commission might play a crucial role in this regard in helping countries to address this problem in a comprehensive manner and could generate long-term support and resources to ensure the coherence and sustainability of the process over the long term.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“The measure of its success should be gauged by fewer numbers of countries relapsing from fragile peace to conflict, and not by a greater number of reports and more paperwork. In our view, the work of the Peacebuilding Commission will be most effective in the country- specific mode in the field, where its work should be focused. We also believe that the Peacebuilding Commission should be oriented towards seeking practical solutions to complex problems in the area of post-conflict peace consolidation. In that respect, we support the idea of establishing working groups to comprehensively discuss some of the specific aspects of peacebuilding in country-specific meetings, such as the rule of law and other crucial elements of peace consolidation processes.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“The Peacebuilding Commission should continue to develop its mechanisms to better serve as a forum for coordination and exchange of views among major stakeholders, donors and countries with experience in peacebuilding, with a view to defining integrated and tailored country-specific post-conflict strategies. In that regard, we share the belief that, as the Permanent Representative of Italy rightly pointed out, the best added value will come not from formal reports or decisions, but rather from operational outcomes envisaged in the interaction stimulated by Peacebuilding Commission meetings in the field that bring together all stakeholders and donors. That will be more helpful, in our View, than trying to reach negotiated agreements on formal decisions and reports.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“In addition, the Council could benefit from a proactive approach and the advice of the Peacebuilding Commission in dealing with specific post-conflict situations. The Peacebuilding Commission was established to bridge a critical gap in the peacebuilding architecture. In that respect, the first results of the work of the Peacebuilding Commission demonstrate that the decision to create that new United Nations body was a step in the right direction. At the same time, we must continue to seek its proper place in the system of United Nations institutions, so as to avoid unnecessary duplication of effort and to efficiently utilize its unique capabilities and comparative advantages.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“Slovakia fully aligns itself with the statement that will be delivered shortly by the Permanent Representative of Germany on behalf of the European Union. I shall therefore limit my statement to a few additional comments. At the outset, Mr. President, I wish to commend your initiative to convene this open debate on the work of the Peacebuilding Commission. In our view, this is an important and timely opportunity to explore ways and mechanisms for interaction between the Council and the Peacebuilding Commission in order to strengthen the synergy of efforts aimed at helping post- conflict countries to manage the difficult transition from war to peace. We believe that the Peacebuilding Commission could benefit from more structured interaction with the relevant principal organs of the United Nations.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“The Committee referred Member States to national reports submitted pursuant to operative paragraph 11 of the resolution as cases of national definitions and implementation with respect to luxury goods. In paragraph 12 (e) of resolution 1718 (2006), the Security Council decided to give a mandate to the 07-20648 Committee to designate additional individuals and entities subject to the measures imposed by paragraphs 8 (d) and 8 (e) of the resolution - targeted financial sanctions and a travel ban, respectively. I wish to inform the Council that during the reporting period the Committee has received no requests for designation on the basis of the criteria contained in those two sub-paragraphs.”
2007-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5618 (2007) · source
“Owing to keen interest from Member States outside the Council, as well as from many of those represented on the Council, the Committee has addressed the issue of implementing paragraph 8 (a) (iii) of resolution 1718 (2006) concerning the ban on the export of luxury goods to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. In this connection, the Committee considered that any definition of luxury goods as may be necessary for Member States to implement that provision of the resolution would be the national responsibility of individual Member States. The Committee also reaffirmed that the measures contained in paragraph 8 (a) (iii) of resolution 1718 (2006) are not intended to restrict the supply of ordinary goods to the wider population of the country or to have a negative humanitarian impact on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.”
2007-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5618 (2007) · source