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1. “A vote was taken by show of hands. 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 1782 (2007). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 12.50 p.m. 07-56764”

   2007-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5772 (2007) · source

2. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2007/633, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France. I also wish to draw the attention of members to document S/2007/611, which contains the text of a letter dated 17 October 2007 from the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1572 (2004) concerning C6te d'Ivoire addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the report of the Group of Experts on Cote d'Ivoire. 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.”

   2007-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5772 (2007) · source

3. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Cote d'lvoire, 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. Djedje (cote d'Ivoire) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

   2007-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5772 (2007) · source

4. “There are no other speakers on my list. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the adoption of its annual report. May I take it that the draft report, as corrected, is adopted by the Council? There being no objection, it is so decided. This decision will be reflected in a note by the President of the Security Council to be issued as document S/2007/627. The Security Council has thus concluded its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 3.50 p.m.”

   2007-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5769 (2007) · source

5. “I should also like to point out that the format of the draft report now before the Council corresponds to the provisions initially set out in the note by the President of 22 May 2002 (S/2002/199) and now incorporated in the note by the President of 19 July 2006 (S/2006/507). The floor is open for those members who wish to speak.”

   2007-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5769 (2007) · source

6. “The Security Council will now proceed to the consideration of its annual report to the General Assembly, for the period from I August 2006 to 31 July 2007. Members of the Council have before them the draft report as circulated by the Assistant Secretary- General for Political Affairs on 4 October 2007, and a corrigendum thereto. The introduction to the draft report was prepared by the delegation of China with the participation of other members of the Council, and the body of the report was prepared by the Secretariat. I should like to express appreciation to China and the Secretariat for their respective contributions.”

   2007-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5769 (2007) · source

7. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 6.35 p.m. 07-56284”

   2007-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5768 (2007) · source

8. “"The Security Council underlines that an inclusive political settlement and the successful deployment of UNAMID are essential for re-establishing peace and stability in Darfur. The Council expresses its deep concern at the delays in deploying UNAMID. The Council calls, in this regard, for Member States to urgently make available the aviation and ground transport units still required for UNAMID and for all parties to facilitate and expedite UNAMID's effective deployment. "The Security Council requests the Secretary-General, in his regular 30-day reports to the Council on UNAMID, to also report on progress being made on, and any obstacles to, the political process and the situation on the ground." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2007/4l.”

   2007-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5768 (2007) · source

9. “"The Security Council expresses its strong concern at the continuing deterioration in the security and humanitarian situation in Darfur and urges all parties to exercise restraint immediately, avoiding retaliation and escalation. "The Security Council calls on all parties to attend and to engage fully and constructively in the talks, and, as a first step, to urgently agree and implement a cessation of hostilities to be the overseen by the United Nations and the African Union. The Council underlines its willingness to take action against any party that seeks to undermine the peace process, including by failing to respect such a cessation of hostilities or by impeding the talks, peacekeeping or humanitarian aid. The Council also recognizes that due process must take its course.”

   2007-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5768 (2007) · source

10. “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. Following consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council stresses the urgent need for an inclusive and sustainable political settlement in Darfur and strongly welcomes, in this regard, the convening of peace talks on 27 October in Sirte, under the leadership of United Nations Special Envoy Mr. Jan Eliasson and African Union Special Envoy Dr. Salim Salim, who have the Council's full support.”

    2007-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5768 (2007) · source

11. “In accordance with understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 12.10p.m.”

    2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source

12. “We commend Cote d'Ivoire's international partners for the pledges made in support of the peace process, and we urge them to redeem those pledges to ensure the provision of the financial and logistical support necessary for the implementation of the Peace Agreement. We support the Secretary-General's recommendation that the current troop levels of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire be maintained and that a further review be conducted at a future date. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I call on the representative of cote d'Ivoire.”

    2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source

13. “At the same time, we acknowledge that there are issues that require stronger political will on the part of the Ivorian parties to advance the peace process. There has been no progress in unifying the defence and security forces in C6te d'Ivoire with the Forces nouvelles, owing to disagreement over ranks and the number of Forces nouvelles personnel to be absorbed into the new armed forces, and the preference of the Forces nouvelles not to disarm before joining the restructured force. Clearly, the onus is on the leaders to resolve their differences so as to enable the implementation process to regain its earlier momentum.”

    2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source

14. “The signing of the Ouagadougou Agreement opened a window of opportunity for all parties to the conflict to work towards peace and stability in C6te d'Ivoire. The enthusiasm and confidence expressed by the international community at that time marked the beginning of a genuine process towards peace, and we are aware of the progress that has been achieved since then. However, I wish to express concern about delays in the implementation of the Ouagadougou Agreement, which are due mainly to the limited capacity of national institutions charged with the implementation of key tasks. In particular, the lack of the requisite planning, logistics, personnel and financial capacity has affected the deployment of mixed units and the restoration of State administration throughout C6te d'Ivoire.”

    2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source

15. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Ghana. We thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2007/593), and we take this opportunity to express our appreciation for the briefings provided by His Excellency Mr. Abou Moussa, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and by His Excellency Mr. Djibrill Bassole, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso, on behalf of His Excellency Mr. Blaise Compaore, President of Burkina Faso and Facilitator of the C6te d'Ivoire peace process. We congratulate Mr. Choi on his appointment as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Cote d'Ivoire. Ghana welcomes the election of Burkina Faso, a neighbouring country with which we have excellent relations, as a non-permanent member of the Security Council.”

    2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source

16. “I thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso for his statement. I shall now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make comments or ask questions in response to the briefings that we have just heard. On behalf of the Council, I wish to extend a warm welcome to the Secretary of State for Cooperation and Francophony of France, Mr. Jean- Marie Bockel.”

    2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source

17. “I thank Mr. Moussa for his briefing. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Djibrill Y. Bassole, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso, who will speak on behalf of His Excellency Mr. Blaise Compaore, President of Burkina Faso and Facilitator of the Ouagadougou Agreement.”

    2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source

18. “Abou Moussa, Principal Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire. It is so decided. 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/2007/593, which contains the fourteenth progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in cote d'Ivoire. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Abou Moussa, Principal Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire, to whom I give the floor.”

    2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source

19. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of C6te d'Ivoire in which he requests that he 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. 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.”

    2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source

20. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Burkina Faso in which he requests that his delegation be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In accordance with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite the Facilitator of the Ouagadougou Agreement 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. On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Djibrill Y. Bassole, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso.”

    2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source

21. “"The Security Council further reaffirms the need to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. The Council reminds States that they must ensure that any measures taken to combat terrorism comply with all their obligations under international law, in particular international human rights, refugee and humanitarian law. "The Security Council reiterates its determination to combat all forms of terrorism, in accordance with its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2007/39. The Security Council has thus concluded the present state of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.20 a.m. 07-55594”

    2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5764 (2007) · source

22. “the "The Security Council underlines the need to bring perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of this reprehensible act of terrorism to justice, and urges all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and resolution 1373 (2001) and consistent with resolution 1624 (2005), to cooperate actively with the Pakistani authorities in this regard. "The Security Council reaffirms that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security, and that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed.”

    2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5764 (2007) · source

23. “Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council condemns in the strongest terms the bomb attacks that occurred in Karachi, Pakistan, on 18 October 2007, causing numerous deaths and injuries, and expresses its deep sympathy and condolences to the victims of this heinous act of terrorism and their families, and to the people and the Government of Pakistan.”

    2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5764 (2007) · source

24. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Pakistan, 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. Amil (Pakistan) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5764 (2007) · source

25. “There are no more speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.20 p.m.”

    2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source

26. “It wishes to commend UNAMI's work in promoting an all-inclusive political dialogue - including its support for the constitutional and electoral processes in Iraq - in order to create an enabling environment for addressing the challenges confronting the people of Iraq. Ultimately peace, reconciliation and unity in Iraq can only be achieved and sustained by Iraqis themselves. Finally, it is our hope that the collective endeavours of UNAMI, the Multinational Force and neighbouring States will lead to the outcome the people of Iraq and the international community desire, namely, stability, unity and reconciliation in Iraq, in the interest of world peace and security. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Iraq.”

    2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source

27. “It is my delegation's expectation that the next expanded meeting of Iraq's neighbours, which is to be held in Istanbul, Turkey, will contribute to the satisfactory resolution of issues relating to energy, refugees and security - among other issues with far- reaching regional and global repercussions. In the light of recent ethnic tensions along Iraq's borders, Ghana appeals to all sides to exercise restraint, and calls on Iraq's neighbours to continue to play constructive roles in the quest for durable peace in the region. In conclusion, Ghana remains concerned about the political, security, economic, humanitarian and human rights situation in Iraq.”

    2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source

28. “Ghana welcomes the steps taken by the Secretary-General, including his meeting on 22 September 2007 with the participants of the expanded neighbours' meetings - a meeting aimed at mobilizing regional support and cooperation, which are essential in facilitating the full and effective implementation of the mandate of UNAMI - and the progress of the International Compact with Iraq. In that regard, we welcome the establishment of the Compact secretariat, as well as the administrative and technical support being provided on an interim basis by the United Nations, the World Bank and other development partners. My delegation further wishes to underscore the importance of the six-month workplan being developed to streamline the activities and implementation of the International Compact for Iraq.”

    2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source

29. “The situation in Iraq remains challenging and the degree of success in UNAMI's work will largely depend on the willingness of Iraqis themselves to bury their differences for the sake of peace. In that regard, Ghana is encouraged by the series of legislative initiatives that the Iraqi leadership announced on 26 August 2007, aimed at breaking the impasse in the political process. We are also encouraged by the effort by the Constitutional Review Committee to submit its final report to the Council of Representatives by the end of this year.”

    2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source

30. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Ghana. My delegation would like to thank the Secretary- General for the comprehensive report (S/2007/608) he has submitted pursuant to resolution 1770 (2007). We would also like to thank Under-Secretary-General Lynn Pascoe for his introduction and update on the report. We also wish to thank Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad for his briefing on the Multinational Force in Iraq (MNF-I). By resolution 1770 (2007), the Council expanded the role of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) in the political and reconciliation processes, while the Multinational Force maintained its lead role in maintaining peace and security in the country.”

    2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source

31. “I thank Mr. Pascoe for his briefing. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Zalmay Khalilzad, Permanent Representative of the United States of America.”

    2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source

32. “Zalmay Khalilzad, representative of the United States, on behalf of the Multinational Force. I now give the floor to Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs.”

    2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source

33. “Al Bayati (Iraq) took a seat at the Council table The President: 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. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs. It is so decided. 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 Council have before them document S/2007/608, containing the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 6 of resolution 1770 (2007). At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs, and by Mr.”

    2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source

34. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Iraq 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.”

    2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source

35. “"The Security Council recognizes and commends the important role played by the Representative of the Secretary-General and the staff of the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNOGBIS), as well as the United Nations country team, towards helping consolidate peace, democracy and the rule of law, and expresses its appreciation for the activities. "The Security Council will keep the situation in Guinea-Bissau under active review." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2007/38. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.20 am.”

    2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5762 (2007) · source

36. “"The Security Council reaffirms that peace and stability in Guinea-Bissau are critical for peace and security in the West African subregion. The Council recognizes the importance of the regional dimension in the resolution of the problems faced by Guinea-Bissau and in this regard welcomes the role being played by the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP) in the peacebuilding process in Guinea- Bissau.”

    2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5762 (2007) · source

37. “The Council also takes note of the announcement made by the European Union and ECOWAS to make resources available in support of security sector reform. "The Security Council recognizes the importance of a holistic approach in resolving the complex and multidimensional situation facing Guinea-Bissau and requests the Secretary- General to present proposals on how best the United Nations could provide effective assistance in an integrated and holistic manner to national efforts in order to contribute to the sustainable stabilization of Guinea-Bissau. "The Security Council takes note of the letter from the Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau the requesting that Guinea-Bissau be placed on the agenda of the Peacebuilding Commission and expresses its intent to consider the request as a matter of priority.”

    2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5762 (2007) · source

38. “"The Security Council further welcomes the improved dialogue between the Government of Guinea-Bissau and the Bretton Wood institutions and urges the Government to continue to implement its commitments in the areas of fiscal responsibility, reforms of the justice sector and good governance. The Council also welcomes the assistance provided to Guinea-Bissau by bilateral and multilateral partners, in particular the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the European Union and the World Bank, and encourages their enhanced constructive involvement in the country. "The Security Council encourages the authorities of Guinea-Bissau to carry out their commitment concerning security sector reform.”

    2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5762 (2007) · source

39. “The Council further welcomes the initiative to hold an international conference in Lisbon, Portugal on drug trafficking in Guinea- Bissau in December 2007. "The Security Council also expresses its concern with the fragility of the democratization process in Guinea-Bissau as well as persistent economic and social crisis. "The Security Council welcomes the scheduled convening of legislative elections in 2008 and calls on all segments of Bissau-Guinean society to ensure that the elections take place in a 07-55339 peaceful and orderly fashion. The Council further appeals to the international community to provide the necessary logistical and technical support to ensure the effective and timely organization of the polls.”

    2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5762 (2007) · source

40. “"The Security Council welcomes the decision by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to convene later this year a regional conference on combating drug trafficking, aimed at developing a regional plan of action to deal with this challenge. The Security Council calls for urgent consideration of how the United Nations system might improve its support for Guinea-Bissau's fight against international drug trafficking and organized crime. The Security Council recognizes the importance of containing and reversing the threat of drug trafficking to the peace consolidation process in Guinea-Bissau. The Security Council further recognizes in particular the important role of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Council requests the Secretary- General to report on this matter as soon as practicable.”

    2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5762 (2007) · source

41. “"The Security Council notes with deep concern the threat posed by drug and human trafficking which can undermine the important gains made with respect to rule of law and to democratic and transparent governance. The Council further notes that the danger posed by drug trafficking in Guinea-Bissau could have negative implications towards the region as well as other regions. "The Security Council is especially concerned over the security and safety of Bissau- Guinean officials involved in combating drug trafficking and organized crime. The Security Council therefore calls upon the Government with appropriate support from the international community to take concerted action to safeguard the safety and security of those officials who are involved in combating these activities.”

    2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5762 (2007) · source

42. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2007/576, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on developments in Guinea-Bissau and on the activities of the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in that country. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council, recalling its previous statements on Guinea-Bissau, and having considered the latest report of the Secretary-General on developments in Guinea- Bissau and on the activities of the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau (S/2007/576), reaffirms its support for the continuing efforts to consolidate peace in that country.”

    2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5762 (2007) · source

43. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Guinea-Bissau, 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. Cabral (Guinea-Bissau) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5762 (2007) · source

44. “There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.50 p.m. 29”

    2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source

45. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of El Salvador, in which she requests to be invited to participate in the discussion 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, Mrs. Gallardo Hernandez (El Salvador) took the seat reserved for her at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: I now give the floor to the representative of El Salvador.”

    2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source

46. “Finally, Ghana remains committed to the objectives of the Peacebuilding Commission, and calls on the international community to approach the challenges of peacebuilding in a coordinated, integrated, flexible and efficient manner in order that post-conflict countries will not relapse, while also ensuring that the peacebuilding architecture of the United Nations, erected through difficult negotiations and compromises, does not collapse. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Netherlands.”

    2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source

47. “To be sustainable, peacebuilding efforts must deal with the root causes of conflict by tackling poverty, injustice and inequitable development, the promotion of a culture of respect for the rule of law and human rights, and adherence to the highest standards of good governance and good citizenship. The African Union's Post-Conflict Reconstruction Policy Framework, which places emphasis on tackling root causes of conflict, may be relevant in the Commission's effort to mobilize regional support for its mandate.”

    2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source

48. “But the door should not be closed to other deserving countries, whether they have peacekeeping operations or not, because peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations should not necessarily be Viewed as mutually exclusive, but rather as mutually reinforcing. In conclusion, the ultimate purpose of the Peacebuilding Commission is to help national and transitional authorities to rebuild institutions of democratic accountability and good governance that will be capable of sustaining peace long after external peacemakers and peacekeepers have left, in order to avert a relapse into violence. National ownership should remain the core principle of peacebuilding, focusing on rebuilding national capacity to sustain peace.”

    2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source

49. “The Commission must also be more proactive in engaging civil society to enhance the prospects of peacebuilding initiatives at the local and community levels. The Peacebuilding Commission itself must be adequately resourced to strengthen its capacity to accept more countries on its agenda. In that regard, further improvements in its working methods, taking into account lessons learned in its first year of operation, may be necessary. Who qualifies to be on the agenda of the Commission should be determined by need and reality. Ghana looks forward to working together with other members of the Security Council to achieve the necessary consensus on the request by Guinea-Bissau to be placed on the Commission's agenda sooner rather later.”

    2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source

50. “Following the lessons learned from the experience of many countries that relapsed into conflict a few short years after peace agreements were signed, the Peacebuilding Commission was designed to fill an institutional gap within the United Nations by addressing the deficit in international attention on countries in post-conflict situations. It was also intended to help bridge the financial and other resource gaps by playing an advocacy and catalytic role in mobilizing national and international resources to sustain peace. To that end, the Commission must become more proactive in mobilizing the support of international financial institutions and other donors to enable the Peacebuilding Fund to close the gap between pledges and commitment.”

    2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source