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  1. “therefore views this open debate as a useful forum to further the global discourse on non-proliferation and sees this exercise as particularly valuable in advancing efforts to fully implement resolution 1540 (2004) within our region and beyond.”

    2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source

  2. “These recommendations ultimately led to the establishment of the CARICOM. Ministerial Subcommittee on Resource Mobilization for Crime and Security by the Conference of Heads of Government at its Twenty-Fourth Meeting in Jamaica in July, 2003. In order to place non-proliferation firmly and securely within the contemporary regional security framework and to elevate it to actionable levels within CARICOM. Member States, engagement on this issue cannot be piecemeal or sporadic. It requires sustained interaction with both policy and enforcement entities in the region and the provision of equally sustained material support going forward. CARICOM.”

    2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source

  3. “This is a major reason why terrorism and the proliferation of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear materials continue to be of significant importance to CARICOM. At the same time, regional Governments have been grappling with the influx of small arms and light weapons, as well as the deleterious impact of the drugs trade and spiralling gun related crime that has ensued from the confluence of these events. CARICOM's regional focus on the issues of terrorism, furthering non-proliferation and building capacity with respect to the prevention and mitigation of a possible chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear attack is not new. Indeed, these issues constituted core components of a regional report, which followed an assessment of existing security threats facing the region in early 2002.”

    2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source

  4. “Without question, regional progress in preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction is inextricably linked to the economic viability of CARICOM. member States. We are all too cognizant of the region's susceptibility to external shocks, including those occasioned by acts of terrorism, as was the case with the attacks on the United States in September, 2001. Notwithstanding the fact that those events took place outside of the Caribbean, the economic impact within the first year after the attacks reverberated throughout our region's markets and resulted in the loss of over $900 million in revenue and thousands ofjobs, particularly in the tourism and hospitality sectors.”

    2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source

  5. “This partnership with the Community was clearly exemplified by the visit of the 1540 Committee Chairman to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago a year ago, the first such visit of any Chairman of the 1540 Committee to the Caribbean since its inception in April, 2004. Indeed, following the visit to Trinidad and Tobago, the 1540 Committee also paid an official visit to Grenada, which again constituted the first time since the adoption of the resolution that the Committee had engaged with two Member States in the same geographic area within a relatively short period of time. This is again indicative of the emphasis that the Committee continues to place on supporting Member States in fully implementing the resolution.”

    2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source

  6. “In addition, national support from Member States, including Trinidad and Tobago, has been consequential in ensuring the viability and indeed the success of the CARICOM. 1540 programme. It would be remiss if CARICOM. did not take this opportunity to recognize the work of the 1540 Committee and in particular its Chairman, Ambassador Oh Joon, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea, and its Group of Experts, for their efforts to actively support the work of CARICOM. CARICOM. is grateful for this productive partnership, which, along with the support of critical entities such as the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, has allowed the region to realize meaningful and concrete progress in relation to resolution 1540 (2004).”

    2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source

  7. “The success of CARICOM's experience in the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) has served to underscore the merits of innovative thinking in dealing with the region's pressing international security obligations. It is for this reason that other regional organizations have adopted the CARICOM approach and sought to leverage common structural and administrative assets along the security and political continuum to advance 1540 implementation. These gains would not have been possible without the political support ofimportant regional organs under the aegis of CARICOM, including the CARICOM Council of Ministers for National Security and Law Enforcement and the Council of Ministers for Foreign and Community Relations.”

    2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source

  8. “experience demonstrates that all States, regardless of economic, trade or strategic standing, should assume a collective responsibility to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and to fully implement resolution 1540 (2004), regardless of the level of participation in the strategic global supply chain. It also effectively underscores the notion that, if availed with appropriate resources, even small States such as those in CARICOM. can develop mechanisms to effectively and measurably advance non-proliferation. Prior to the CARICOM. initiative, there had not been a single instance where a group of States endeavoured to implement a major Security Council mandate in a unitary manner.”

    2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source

  9. “members, both structurally and resource-wise, faced significant challenges in meeting the obligations emanating from the resolution, particularly in relation to the enactment of strategic trade legislation, including the implementation of domestic export controls. Additionally, it was recognized that national competences critical to increasing port and border capacities to prevent the import, export, re-export, transit, trans-shipment or brokering of strategic goods were also limited, and would continue to be so for the foreseeable future. The CARICOM.”

    2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source

  10. “Without question, the obligations pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) have served to precipitate unprecedented action by States to develop implementation approaches that are consonant with their domestic realities and constraints and which allow for the development of national engagement strategies that can be implemented in close coordination with existing security and economic priorities. It is that latitude that enabled CARICOM, in June 2009, to develop a unitary approach to the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and that has led to the significant gains in the implementation process. The genesis ofthe CARICOM. resolution 1540 (2004) implementation programme was largely precipitated by the reality that CARICOM.”

    2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source

  11. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the 14 States members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). On the occasion of the commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1540 (2004), CARICOM. wishes to underscore its continued commitment to the full implementation of the resolution and, in that regard, welcomes the adoption of resolution 1977 (2011), which extends the mandate of the 1540 Committee until the year 2021. CARICOM strongly supports the mandate of the 1540 Committee to strengthen its role in facilitating the provision of assistance, enhancing cooperation with the relevant international organizations and reinforcing its outreach efforts.”

    2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source

  12. “Trinidad and Tobago commends and supports the significant role of United Nations agencies and bodies, such as UN-Women, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs and the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean, in gender- mainstreaming initiatives and in making available to us information on the ways in which women have contributed and continue to contribute to the maintenance of peace in our societies. In conclusion, Trinidad and Tobago remains committed to working with other Member States as well as its partners at the regional, hemispheric and global levels to promote the involvement of women as equal partners in matters related to peace and security, including at all levels of the decision-making processes.”

    2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source

  13. “Lasting peace can be achieved only if women are more involved in decision-making processes relating to peacebuilding and post-conflict development, which are necessary for the sustainable development of our societies. It was that conviction that led Trinidad and Tobago to introduce resolution General Assembly 65/69, the first-ever on women, disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control, negotiated in 2010 and adopted by consensus by the Assembly. We look forward to the continued support of delegations in further strengthening the resolution during the upcoming sixty-ninth session of the General Assembly.”

    2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source

  14. “It should be noted that women and girls are disproportionately affected by that illicit trade. In addition, women and girls also experience economic and psychological burdens, abuse and sexual exploitation, which are sometimes linked to other crimes associated with the illegal arms trade. Trinidad and Tobago hailed the adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), which it has signed and ratified, and would welcome its early entry into force. We submit that the ATT represents a significant achievement in the global fight to eliminate the diversion of conventional arms to the illicit market, and could contribute to a reduction if not an end to untold human suffering, particularly to women and girls, as a result of this pernicious arms trade.”

    2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source

  15. “Trinidad and Tobago holds firmly to the view that the prosecution of perpetrators of acts of violence against women and girls during armed conflict is a necessary requirement for lasting and durable peace. In that regard, we remain committed to our obligations under the Geneva Convention of 1949 and its Additional Protocols I and II of 1977. Similarly, as a founding member of the International Criminal Court, Trinidad and Tobago has given domestic legal effect to the Rome Statute, which established the Court, and encourages others to accede to that instrument. Trinidad and Tobago is situated in a region that continues to experience the scourge caused by the diversion of small arms and light weapons from legal markets to the illicit trade, which has led to an increase in criminal activity in the Caribbean Community.”

    2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source

  16. “As a State that seeks to fully honour its international obligations, we recognize the importance of resolution 1325 (2000) - a landmark resolution that not only acknowledges the contribution of women to international peace and security, but also addresses women's participation in all aspects of peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. Trinidad and Tobago subscribes to the rule of law as a fundamental safeguard in the advancement and protection of the rights of women. Consequently, we view as imperative our continued adherence to obligations arising from a number of international instruments that seek to protect the rights of women and girls, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and the Convention on the Rights of the Child.”

    2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source

  17. “For us, the empowerment of women is an integral part of national development as well as an essential pillar in the maintenance of sustainable peace. Trinidad and Tobago is strongly supportive of the need to enhance efforts to ensure that women are equally represented in all spheres. These include decision-making at all levels, as well as in the field of peace and security. We also applaud the valuable contributions that women have made and continue to make to conflict resolution and peacebuilding initiatives.”

    2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source

  18. “Trinidad and Tobago welcomes yet another opportunity to participate in this open debate on the important topic of women and peace and security. We also commend the Security Council for organizing this event, which is very symbolic in being presided over by the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations in her capacity as President of the Council for the month of April. Trinidad and Tobago also expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on the subject (S/2014/181). We also note with appreciation the very informative briefings prepared by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and by the representative of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security. Trinidad and Tobago is fully committed to the goal of gender equality.”

    2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source

  19. “remains committed to working together with other partners in the international community in support of the agenda of the Haitian Government and MINUSTAH's efforts in that regard, in order to facilitate lasting stability and the social and economic development of Haiti.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source

  20. “We therefore urge all parties with contributions outstanding to pay them in order to ensure the timely execution of the mandates of United Nations peacekeeping missions, whose work is crucial to fostering peace, security, stability, the protection of human rights and the promotion of development in the States concerned. While progress has been made in several areas, Haiti continues to experience a political, social and economic crisis, and, with that in View, the discussion at hand should not be whether MINUSTAH should conclude its operations but should, rather, focus on addressing the changes required in Haiti and the Mission to ensure that a phased withdrawal is linked to stronger institutions and underpinned by progress towards lasting stability. In conclusion, CARICOM.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source

  21. “They include the establishment of an interministerial commission on human rights, the resettlement of a number of formerly displaced persons and efforts to address the cholera epidemic, including those undertaken in line with the Secretary-General's initiative for supporting national plans in that area. The efforts made by Haitian authorities to promote socioeconomic development, including strides made by President Martelly to attract foreign direct investment, are also noteworthy. CARICOM. remains, however, gravely concerned about the declining international aid for sustaining the work of rehabilitation in Haiti. That situation is worrying in the midst of hurricane season, when Haiti is vulnerable to the effects of devastating storms.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source

  22. “We are further encouraged that the performance of the Haitian National Police has continued to improve since it assumed increasing responsibility for the provision of internal security. We note, however, that the targets of the National Police development plan require continued commitment on the part of the Government and Haiti's partners in order to ensure that adequate resources are available to support the plan's viability. There have been a number of other positive developments in Haiti following the devastating earthquake in 2010 and the further destruction following Hurricane Sandy last year.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source

  23. “CARICOM. notes the progress made in upholding the rule of law in Haiti, as exemplified in the Government's "five Es" policy programme, which lists the rule of law as one of its pillars. We are heartened by the reductions in civil unrest, homicides and kidnappings, as well as the fact that the political and security situation in the country has remained relatively stable, with a notable decrease in major crimes. We are encouraged by the appearance in court in February of two former presidents. We view that as positive signals of an emerging trend towards stability and evidence of the increasing acceptance of the judicial process, which is an indispensable ingredient in the maintenance of the rule of law.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source

  24. “also welcomes plans for encouraging investment, which will play a critical role in spurring Haiti's social and economic development. Nevertheless, we submit that international assistance must be aligned with Haiti's national priorities, so as to ensure that there is appropriate national ownership of programmes intended to benefit the Haitian people. We also applaud the strides made by the Haitian Government in reaching certain political milestones that are indicative of progress. We remain optimistic that the forward momentum achieved thus far will be sustained and that all parties involved in the political process will be able to rise above the differences that exist between them and, in the spirit of compromise, work together to put in place the machinery for holding the overdue partial senatorial, municipal and local elections.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source

  25. “Nigel Fisher, for his valuable contribution to MINUSTAH and the development of Haiti. The Secretary-General's report (S/2013/493) provides useful information on the progress of the efforts of the United Nations to bring lasting peace and stability to Haiti through its Mission. For us in CARICOM, Haiti's stability and economic development are inextricably linked to the wider development agenda of our subregion. CARICOM consequently lauds MINUSTAH's efforts, which have promoted increased stability in Haiti. We also welcome the decision of the Security Council, as expressed in resolution 2070 (2012), to renew MINUSTAH's mandate until 15 October 2013, and we support the Secretary-General's recommendation that it be further extended until 2014. CARICOM.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source

  26. “I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the 14 States members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). CARICOM. wishes to commend Argentina, our sister Member State in the Group of Latin Americas and Caribbean States, for its outstanding work as President of the Security Council during the month of August. WearealsoheartenedbythedecisionoftheSecretary- General to appoint one of our nationals, Ambassador Sandra Honore, as his Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). We express our deepest confidence in her ability to oversee the work of the United Nations system in Haiti, working along with Haitian authorities to discharge the mandate of the Mission. At the same time, CARICOM. acknowledges the work of former acting Deputy Special Representative for Haiti, Mr.”

    2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source