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first: 2005-05-26
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“We believe that the international community and national authorities must respond more effectively to widespread, continued sexual violence in situations of conflict. That response could include the prevention of sexual violence through advocacy and sensitization campaigns; the training of workers in the medical, psychological and legal assistance fields and law enforcement institutions; the identification of survivors through community-based networks; medical, psychological and legal assistance to victims; and efforts to curb impunity, including by supporting the prosecution of crimes involving sexual violence. We also reiterate our full support for the zero- tolerance policy with respect to crimes committed by United Nations personnel.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“Only some have benefited from some form of assistance. In western Darfur and eastern Chad, the situation is even worse; there is almost no access by victims to judicial and medical services. That situation, in our view, requires urgent and effective action so as to help and protect women from further abuses and violence. Slovakia strongly condemns the continued Widespread sexual violence and all other forms of violations of the human rights of women and girls in situations of armed conflict. Impunity for such acts is unacceptable. If the national authorities are unable or unwilling to act, the international community has the responsibility to use all available tools to put an end to the impunity of the perpetrators of those crimes.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“In our view, a more coherent and systematic approach on the part of the international community is needed to address the requirements and obligations of resolution 1325 (2000) in order to improve the situation of women and increase their participation in peacebuilding activities. When the Security Council visited Darfur and refugee camps in eastern Chad and the Democratic Republic of the Congo last spring, we met with women's groups, refugees and non-governmental organizations. We heard horrific stories about gender- based violence used as a weapon of war. United Nations agencies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo indicated that more than 30,000 survivors of sexual violence have been identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since mid-2005, and their number, as we have heard from Mr. Guehenno, continues to grow alarmingly.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“In that respect, we welcome the inclusion of the issue of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) on the agenda of recent meetings of the Peacebuilding Commission on Burundi and Sierra Leone. However, despite all the efforts of the international community, women in conflict situations continue to face violence, including sexual violence, and abuses. The situation of the hundreds of thousands of women affected by conflicts and wars and the worst abuses of human rights committed against women and girls around the world are a reminder to us that a great deal remains to be done to eradicate the evils of gender-based violence. There are still too many gaps in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“In that regard, let me highlight here, for example, the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) programme on advancing women's rights to democratic governance and peace in South-East Europe, prepared by the UNIFEM. regional office in Bratislava, under whose scope the agency, inter alia, facilitates dialogue between various women's organizations in Kosovo. Slovakia fully supports the efforts of the Secretary-General and of the United Nations system as a whole to mainstream gender issues in the agenda, especially in the field of conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding, and the systematic approach taken to this task through the United Nations System-wide Action Plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), as reflected in the Secretary- General's report.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“Thanks to the activities and programmes connected with the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), there is a growing awareness and understanding of the fact that lasting and sustainable solutions cannot be achieved without the participation of women and the inclusion of gender perspectives in peace processes. We welcome the integration of a gender- perspective focus into the projects of various United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations active in conflict and post-conflict situations. We attach a high value to projects promoting dialogue between communities and the active participation of women in ongoing decision-making processes.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank all four briefers for their presentations and the Japanese presidency for having convened this important debate. Slovakia fully associates itself with the statement to be delivered shortly by the Permanent Representative of Finland on behalf of the European Union. I will therefore limit myself to a few additional remarks. Slovakia strongly supports the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), which represents a concrete tool for the promotion and protection of the rights of women in conflict and post- conflict situations.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“We hope and believe that all concerned and relevant parties will seize this opportunity and take concrete and immediate actions. In this regard, we encourage an early engagement between Prime Minister Olmert and President Abbas with a view to relaunching mutual and meaningful negotiations. We encourage such continuous engagement among all parties to the Middle East conflict.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“In this regard, we strongly support the continuation and expansion of the Temporary International Mechanism, which will enable resources be to channelled and assistance to be delivered directly to the Palestinian people, and hence address their urgent humanitarian and financial needs. To this end, we urge Israel to resume transfers of withheld Palestinian tax and customs revenues, and encourage it to carry out this transfer via the Temporary International Mechanism. We also call for full implementation of the Agreement on Movement and Access and appeal for the Rafah, Karni and other border crossings to remain permanently open. In conclusion, I would like to reaffirm our shared belief in the need to reinvigorate the peace process. The window of opportunity to do so still exists.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“We support the efforts and leadership of President Mahmoud Abbas aimed at achieving that goal and fostering national unity among the Palestinians. We hope that the Palestinian Government will cooperate towards that end. We also note and support the efforts of President Abbas to form a Government of national unity. We expect that such a Government will be committed to the Quartet principles, and that its political platform will facilitate early engagement, as well as the continuation of a meaningful dialogue aimed at finding a solution to the Middle East conflict. We remain deeply concerned about the difficult economic and humanitarian situation in the West Bank and Gaza.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“We note with satisfaction that, in its most recent statement, the Quartet reaffirmed its commitment to the principles set out in the road map, and we support its efforts to revive the peace process in the Middle East. As for developments on the ground, we remain disturbed by the security situation in the Palestinian territories, especially in Gaza. We hope and reiterate our call for an immediate end to violence by Palestinian factions and for the release of the abducted Israeli soldier. We urge the Palestinian Authority to undertake all necessary measures to improve internal security, as well as to prevent terrorist attacks on Israel, notably the launching of rockets against Israeli population centres.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“Those two issues, however, must not be linked, and the release of the Israeli soldiers must be immediate and unconditional. We note with satisfaction the recent call of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert for the initiation of direct talks with Lebanon. In this regard, I would like to ask Mr. De Soto if he would share with us his views on the prospects and conditions for such talks, and tell us what role the international community could play in facilitating an early engagement between Israel and Lebanon through meaningful dialogue. As far as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is concerned, we are convinced that the Quartet represents the most appropriate mechanism for advancing the peace process.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“In our View, a constructive approach and cooperation on the part of the Governments of Syria and of other countries in this regard remain instrumental. The domestic and foreign militias in Lebanon must be disarmed and disbanded expeditiously in order to ensure that there are no unauthorized weapons in Lebanon and that there is no authority other than the Lebanese State. We also underline the necessity of resolving the issue of the Sheba'a farms and the delineation of the border between Syria and Lebanon. Last but not least, we should not forget the kidnapped Israeli soldiers. We call on all parties in Lebanon to help to secure their release. We also accept that there is a need to address the problem of Lebanese prisoners.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“As far as Lebanon is concerned, we emphasize once again the need for all parties concerned to implement all relevant Security Council resolutions. That is the most effective way, and the only way, to avoid tragic developments such as those that we experienced last summer. We welcome the continuous process of the reconstruction of Lebanon, the deployment of the Lebanese armed forces to the south of the country, the significant reinforcement of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon. We are pleased that a number of steps have been taken to stabilize the situation and to enforce border control in the region. However, a lot remains to be done, including respecting the arms embargo, which must be fully observed by all relevant parties.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“At the outset, I would like to join previous speakers in thanking Mr. Alvaro de Soto for his truly excellent briefing and his valuable observations. I wish to emphasize that Slovakia fully aligns itself with the statement to be made shortly by the representative of Finland on behalf of the European Union. Last month, our ministers had a very useful exchange of ideas on the recent developments in the Middle East. Slovakia is encouraged by the opinion prevailing in the Security Council on the need to revive the peace process in the region and to move forward in promoting a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the Middle East conflict. At the same time, we believe that the international community must undertake additional efforts and steps to reinvigorate the peace process in that region.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“I would like to thank all members of the Committee, as well as the Secretariat and the experts, for their active contribution to the work of the Committee and their valuable support.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“The Committee will invite both States making offers of assistance and States requesting 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. Last but not least, the Committee is currently considering a draft programme of work, which will cover all aspects of resolutions 1540 (2004) and 1673 (2006). It will also reflect the recommendations contained in the report of the Committee to the Security Council (S/2006/257) of 25 April 2006. In conclusion, on behalf of the Committee, I look forward to the cooperation of all States as the Committee goes forward with its future work.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“The Committee will continue to interact and cooperate with relevant international, regional and subregional organizations in order to facilitate the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). Thirdly, the Committee will continue to act as a clearing house on assistance, including by collecting up-to-date information on this 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 the Committee, through its experts, will also continue to 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.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“The Committee will encourage States to make appropriate use of the background information provided through that database, as well as of legislative advice provided by international organizations, when enacting national implementation laws and measures. I turn next to cooperation with other relevant Security Council committees and relevant international organizations. The 1540 Committee and its experts continue to maintain close cooperation with the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and the 1267 Committee. As part of those efforts, the groups of experts of the three Committees have prepared and submitted to their respective Chairmen a joint paper on a common strategy dealing with non-reporting and late-reporting States based on the useful experience gained from the New Zealand assistance programme.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“As part of its efforts to promote information-sharing concerning States' implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), the Committee developed a 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 is continuously updating this legislative database. The database is available on the Committee's official website. It contains links to public sources of relevant information about legislative and other regulatory measures of States that have submitted reports regarding the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“The primary focus of the workshop will be on furthering the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) by identifying how OSCE members can develop their own national implementation plans. The Committee will continue its practice of informing intergovernmental organizations outside the United Nations about its work, at relevant meetings and conferences. The Committee will make full use of these opportunities to address, in particular, issues of implementation and reporting. I also wish to express his gratitude to Member States, the OPCW and the IAEA for their support in the Committee's outreach activities. Now, let me briefly offer some information about other activities of the Committee. First of all, let me speak about the database.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“The second seminar, on implementing resolution 1540 (2004) in the Latin American and Caribbean region will be held in Lima, Peru, on 27 and 28 November 2006, again co-sponsored by the European Union with the support of the Department for Disarmament Affairs and its Regional Centre in Lima. This seminar will be a follow-up to the regional seminar held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in September 2005 , and discussions will focus on major developments, challenges and lessons learned since then. In addition, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) will hold a workshop in Vienna on 8 November 2006 on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“In my presentation, I provided a broad overview of the Committee's activities and reviewed the current status of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). This autumn, the Committee will organize or participate in several important outreach events. Two regional seminars on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), in Africa and in the Latin American and Caribbean region, will be organized in November this year in Ghana and Peru, respectively. The workshop in Accra, Ghana, will be the first seminar on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) in Africa. It will be held on 9 and 10 November 2006 and is co-sponsored by the European Union with the support of the Department for Disarmament Affairs.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“The Chairman of the Committee and two Committee experts attended the seminar and made presentations on the following topics: the status of regional implementation of resolution 1540 (2004); prohibitions in resolution 1540 (2004) vis-a-vis international treaties and conventions; implementation measures to account for, secure and physically protect nuclear, chemical and biological materials and their means of delivery; implementation and national experience related to export controls; and how to use the matrix as a planning tool for providing and receiving assistance. Within the outreach activities programme the Chairman of the Committee addressed the eighteenth United Nations Conference on Disarmament Issues, held in Yokohama, Japan, from 21 to 23 August 2006.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“The seminar was attended by 70 participants from 23 countries of the region, other States, members of the Security Council and international organizations such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and others.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“As I have already mentioned, the conduct of outreach activities to promote the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) is one of the top priorities in the work of the Committee. In this respect, the Committee, with the support of Member States and the Department for Disarmament Affairs, continued throughout the reporting period its outreach activities to promote States' implementation of resolutions 1540 (2004) and 1673 (2006). The first seminar on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) in the Asia-Pacific region was held on 12 and 13 July 2006 in Beijing, China.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“I would like to use this opportunity to call on all States that have not yet done so to send the Committee their first reports on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). Facilitation of reporting and conducting outreach activities to promote States' implementation of resolutions 1540 (2004) and 1673 (2006) will remain among the top priorities of the work of the Committee. With respect to reporting, the Committee intends to approach again all Member States that have yet to submit a first report, through a letter with the matrix and relevant legislative database attached, in order to facilitate the preparation of their first national reports. In response to the request by the Committee following its examination of first national reports, 84 States have so far provided additional information.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“Mr. Burian: As the Chairman of the 1540 Committee, I have the honour to brief the Security Council on the most recent activities undertaken by the Committee. I will also outline its future efforts to promote compliance by all States with resolution 1540 (2004) through the achievement of the implementation of its requirements. First of all, let me inform the Council about the current status of reporting on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1540 (2004). As of 20 September 2006, 132 Member States and one organization had submitted their first national reports to the Committee. Fifty-nine States have yet to submit their first report - Montenegro, which recently joined the United Nations as an independent State, submitted its first report together with Serbia.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“We agree with Mr. Pronk that the long-term United Nations engagement in southern Sudan is the best proof that the Organization has no hidden agenda in the Sudan and that its only aim is to help the Sudanese people to establish a lasting and sustainable peace throughout the country.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“Aware of the serious deterioration of the situation in Darfur, we believe that every effort should be undertaken to save the Darfur Peace Agreement and secure its full implementation. It cannot, however, be used as a pretext for attacking those who have not signed it. In our view, the only way to create favourable conditions for the peace process in Darfur is through a speedy transition to a robust United Nations- led operation able to cope with the complex situation on the ground. In that regard, we believe that all the provisions of resolution 1706 (2006) should be fully and expeditiously implemented. We hope that the Sudanese Government will understand that active United Nations involvement in protecting civilians and facilitating the implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement is in the best interests of all Sudanese people.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“At the same time, however, it is crucially important that the peace process now continue and that it be shown that peace and justice can work together. We welcome the improvement in the relations between the Sudan and Eritrea. In that regard, we would like to support the assistance provided by UNMIS in the talks between the Government of the Sudan and the Eastern Front. UNMIS should also be encouraged to support the efforts aimed at implementing the Darfur Peace Agreement as envisaged in resolution 1706 (2006). We regret that the position of the Sudanese Government has so far been negative. We fully agree with the observation made in the present report of the Secretary-General (S/2006/728) that, ultimately, the leaders in Khartoum bear full responsibility for the road that they ultimately choose.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“Another important priority for the United Nations in the south should be - and here we agree with Mr. Pronk - support for security-sector reform. We commend the role of UNMIS in this regard. We support the Juba peace talks between Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), and the mediation role being played by the government of Southern Sudan. The signing on 26 August of the agreement on the cessation of hostilities was a positive development, and we hope that that trend will continue. As Mr. Egeland told us on Friday (see S/PV.5525), Juba represents the best chance for peace in the region that we have had so far. We share the View that there can be no impunity for the crimes committed by the LRA.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“We are concerned about the widening confidence gap resulting from the lack of progress in the implementation of several aspects of the CPA, including power- and wealth-sharing commitments under the Agreement. Another worrying aspect is the continuing deadlock concerning the status of the Abyei area. In this regard, we call on all stakeholders to make progress, because this issue continues to undermine the CPA and is threatening the security of the whole region. We agree with Mr. Pronk that the issue can be considered a test case for the implementation of the entire CPA, and we call on the Government of National Unity to resolve the issue of the demarcation between the north and the south as soon as possible, so as not to jeopardize the chance of peace between the north and the south of the Sudan.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“We would like to thank Mr. Pronk for his update today on the progress that has been made in implementing the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in the Sudan and on the situation in Darfur. My delegation commends the efforts of Mr. Pronk, as well as those of all United Nations staff in the Sudan, who are working tirelessly to help the people of the Sudan to attain peace and to build a better future. We also acknowledge the key role played by the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) in support of the CPA, and we welcome the progress made in implementing the Agreement so far. At the same time, we share Mr. Pronk's observation about the fragility of peace in the south of the Sudan and the necessity of keeping the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement on course.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“In conclusion, we would like to underline the necessity of paying equal attention to all regions in Africa and trying to do everything possible to prevent humanitarian crises like those we have witnessed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and northern Uganda and to avert the humanitarian catastrophe currently unfolding in Darfur. In this respect, we are also concerned about the rapid deterioration of the humanitarian situation and the social and living conditions in Zimbabwe, which we are afraid might lead to an internal conflict similar to those we have witnessed in other parts of Africa. In this connection, we would like to ask Mr. Egeland whether he thinks that it is possible for the international community to act to prevent these situations from turning into violent conflicts.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“We think that effectively addressing this problem is one of the prerequisites for sustainable peace consolidation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. That is why we believe that additional efforts and resources are needed to speed up the process of security-sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Again, we think that a comprehensive action plan should be elaborated based on full compliance with and implementation of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1674 (2006), with special attention given to the situation in the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“Egeland's view that the constant interest of the Security Council in the issue is crucial to progress in northern Uganda. That is why we would welcome regular briefings by him and by the Secretariat on developments in northern Uganda, as well as on how the Government of Uganda fulfils its commitments to address the grave social, humanitarian and economic situation in northern Uganda, including by the establishment of a sustainable and coherent recovery plan for the north. Returning to the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we share the opinion of Mr. Egeland that it is of the utmost importance to address the problem of violence committed against women and other grave violations of human rights perpetrated by the Congolese armed forces and militias.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“Egeland that we must not allow impunity in any country or in any region, and we must bring all violators of human rights and perpetrators of acts of violence and human rights abuses to justice. At the same time, we noted, in connection with the negotiations between the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and the Government of Uganda on the cessation of hostilities, that there are some calls for the leaders of the LRA to be guaranteed amnesty or impunity as a condition for accepting the cessation of hostilities. We would like to ask Mr. Egeland a question with regard to how that issue can be addressed: on the one hand, so as not to compromise the principles of impunity, and on the other hand - as Mr. Egeland noted - to use it as the last chance for peace in northern Uganda. We share Mr.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“We too would like to thank Mr. Egeland for his very powerful briefing and very sobering description of the situation developing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and northern Uganda. At the same time, we note encouraging signs of progress in the developments in those two countries. As we heard in the briefing, there are still many disturbing acts of violence against civilians, as well as acts of gender-based violence, which the international community cannot disregard and must pay greater attention to. In that regard, we believe that the international community must pay constant attention to implementation of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1674 (2006). We agree with Mr.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to reiterate that Slovakia remains fully committed to the political and economic transition of Iraq. We are one of the troop-contributing countries to the Multinational Force and we stand ready to assist Iraq in financial and material ways and means as well.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“Contributing to and promoting durable peace and stability will benefit not only that country, but also its immediate neighbours, as well as the wider region. In that regard, we feel that mainly Iraq's immediate neighbours could and should play a more active role in promoting and supporting its peace and stability, including by preventing the flow of arms into Iraq and also by cutting off support for various militias. We regard their contribution to the success of Iraq's stabilization as instrumental and decisive. Hence, we hope that Iraq will receive from its neighbours the required cooperation and assistance, and we encourage Iraq's neighbours to act in that positive direction, which will ultimately be useful to them as well as to the wider region.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“The effects of the ongoing insurgency, sectarian violence, revenge attacks and militia activities are alarming. We feel that further measures are needed to reinforce the justice and security systems and to develop a robust human rights agenda in order not only to protect the lives of innocent civilians, but also to hold fully accountable those responsible for violent acts. In that regard, we welcome the ongoing efforts of the Government of Iraq to take concrete measures to improve security, such as the Baghdad security plan, as well as Prime Minister Al-Maliki's decision to launch a National Reconciliation Plan. We also fully support and encourage effective regional engagement between Iraq and its neighbours. We welcome the continuing efforts and progress made by the League of Arab States to convene a conference on Iraqi national accord.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“We also stress the importance of Iraqi ownership of the process of developing the Compact and the broad involvement of the international community and the active participation of neighbours and partners in the region. We also welcome and support the Secretary-General's initiative to convene a meeting of the foreign ministers of relevant parties in New York on 18 September to engage in a strategy dialogue on the future of Iraq. Regrettably, the level of violence and insecurity continues to rise in many areas of Iraq, and the mounting civilian casualties remain a source of our constant concern. The tangible improvement of the overall security situation in the country thus remains a key objective. Similarly, we remain deeply concerned about the human rights situation in Iraq.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“Furthermore, the Secretary-General has emphasized in his report that the Iraqi Government must do everything possible to progressively foster an environment conducive to the demobilization, disarming and reintegration of militias. In our View, strong United Nations involvement in Iraq's transitional process remains instrumental. We therefore welcome the recent initiative of the Government of Iraq to launch the International Compact for a new partnership with the international community, as well as the United Nations decision to provide strong support in developing it. Along with the European Union, Slovakia expresses its readiness to participate actively and constructively in the process.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“We deem as top priorities for the Government of Iraq the further strengthening of democratic institutions; effective implementation of governmental programmes, mainly in the security and human rights areas; and the adoption of concrete measures aimed at addressing the basic needs, concerns and aspirations of all Iraq's communities and constituencies and at the rapid improvement of their welfare and basic living conditions. Such steps towards stabilization are urgently needed in order to foster the further successful transition of Iraq. We remain convinced that a sustained inter-communal and intra-communal dialogue, national reconciliation, constitutional review and implementation of the constitution represent important confidence-building measures that can help Iraq to tackle its many challenges.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“This is crucial, particularly at this critical time when the Iraqi people and their leaders have arrived at an important crossroads that could lead the country either to peace and prosperity or, as a worst case scenario, towards dangerous State breakdown and potential civil war. During the past three years, the people and the leaders of Iraq have clearly demonstrated their commitment and support to their country's political transition and have made many sacrifices to achieve that goal. As a result, Iraq has successfully met the benchmarks endorsed by resolution 1546 (2004), and the first constitutionally elected Government is now in place, complete and fully operational. Such an historic achievement should not be wasted.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“At the outset, I would like to join previous speakers in thanking Mr. Qazi for his briefing and for introducing the current report of the Secretary-General (S/2006/706). I wish to take this opportunity to commend him in person, and to commend all United Nations staff and United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq personnel for the outstanding work they are carrying out in and for Iraq under truly difficult circumstances. I also thank Ambassador Bolton for his report on behalf of the countries that make up the Multinational Force, among them my own country, Slovakia. As we heard in the briefing, the situation in Iraq remains complex and requires thorough attention, as well as the unconditional support and assistance of the international community.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“We continue to believe that it is still important to seek a balanced settlement and compromise from both Belgrade and Pristina through direct talks and dialogue that reflect the objective concerns of all parties involved and contribute to the lasting security and stability of the region. In conclusion, we would like to commend the excellent cooperation between UNMIK and KFOR. In that context, I would like to reassure you, Sir, that Slovakia, as a troop-contributing country to KFOR, is ready to continue in its dedication to peace, stabilization and integration processes in the Balkans.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“In that regard, we would like to encourage the Government of Kosovo to continue its efforts and to undertake all necessary measures for building the trust of Serbs in Government institutions. The situation of the Kosovo Serbs and their trust in Kosovo's institutions will be an important factor for success in building a multi-ethnic Kosovo. We agree in that regard with Mr. Rficker that Serbs and Albanians will have to live together regardless of the final status of Kosovo and that they must learn to live together in an atmosphere of tolerance and peace in order to support the stability of the whole region. Last but not least, I would like to repeat here that we support the need to find a lasting and sustainable settlement for the future status of Kosovo.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“Nevertheless, we share the report's observation that the number of minority returnees is not satisfactory, although it is the number by which the project of creating the desired multi-ethnic Kosovo will be measured in real life. Fourthly, we would like to join other speakers in calling on Belgrade to encourage the participation of Kosovo Serbs in the future status process, as well as the engagement of Kosovo Serbs in the political life of Kosovo, in order to influence the processes that will be decisive for their own future. We also call on Belgrade and Pristina to allow Kosovo Serbs to exercise their rights in a way that will contribute to the positive atmosphere of the negotiating process, as well as to the stabilization of the region.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source