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Churkin

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“Whenever crises break out, including domestic ones in various countries, it is imperative, first and foremost, to facilitate constructive dialogue among the parties concerned. In addition, one must not forget that the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of sovereign nations has not been abrogated by anybody. The imposition of recipes, especially those with such strong drugs as regime change, leads only to destabilization accompanied by the deterioration of conflicts and the spread of terrorist threats. The goal of reaching permanent peace will remain a dream unless the habit of sabre-rattling is overcome and a strong consensus is hammered out in favour of seeking political and diplomatic solutions to even the most acute problems.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Respect for the sovereignty and unique identity of nations and for the prerogatives of the Security Council as the body with the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security are principles that are essential for avoiding dangerous upheavals with disastrous consequences. That conclusion has been confirmed at a high cost, as proven by the history of the past decade. The Security Council, bearing its high responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations, should act in the interests of the entire international community, and not in the interests of its individual Members, who might be guided by their own geopolitical, economic or ideological motives. Decisions by the Security Council must be fully complied with in accordance with their letter and spirit.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Why does so-called political correctness prevent some from supporting the annual General Assembly resolution condemning new forms of racism and the glorification of Nazism, while some others switch off their conscience altogether and vote against it? All those questions require honest answers. Otherwise, we will all face an uncertain future, one which would be a far cry from the ideas of permanent peace and widely declared democratic principles. An irreplaceable foundation for pursuing durable peace today can be found in international law and its cornerstone, the Charter ofthe United Nations.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Why is it that, even in some countries with deeply rooted, long-lasting democratic traditions, the misanthropic book Mein Kampfremains an Internet bestseller? Why are neo-Nazi and far-right parties and organizations getting stronger, and why are racially motivated attacks and killings a regular occurrence? Why is it that a former Waffen-SS legionnaire, whose services were rewarded by the Nazis with a Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, was buried with State honours? Why are attempts made, through crude revisions of history, to depict Nazi accomplices as heroes of national liberation movements? Why do the relevant international institutions fail to react in a principled manner to outrageous violent acts committed by fascist- spirited thugs who spout direct incitement to murder?”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“On 27 January, the day of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp by the Red Army, we honour the memory of the victims of the Holocaust, a heinous Nazi crime. History's verdict, reaffirmed by the Nuremberg Tribunal, is as resolute as the victory of the Soviet Union-led anti-Hitlerite coalition and as unconditional as the capitulation of Nazi Germany: Nazi organizations, practice and ideology are criminal. It is that understanding that transformed the victors into the United Nations and inspired the Charter of the Organization. That truth does not allow for compromise. The notion that the manifestations of Nazism do not need to be fought against today because a healthy society will itself reject those ideas disregards not only the malignant nature of the phenomenon but also today's alarming reality.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): "War, its lessons and the search for permanent peace" is the theme chosen by the Jordanian delegation for today's open debate, raising the bar to an unprecedentedly high level. This theme has boggled the minds of thinkers for centuries, and it remains relevant today. There are solid starting points for this discussion as part of the existing system of historic parameters. We are currently commemorating two events that are essential for drawing the lessons of war and searching for lasting peace. Seventy years ago, we witnessed the lifting of the siege of Leningrad, a city that never fell to the fascist invaders - at the cost of the lives of hundreds of thousands of its inhabitants.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“We continue to work tirelessly to bolster inter- Syrian dialogue to finally put an end to the bloodshed, to stop making Syria into a hotbed ofinternational and regional terrorism, to ensure conditions for peace and calm, and to ensure that the country retains its sovereign territorial integrity and as a secular and an independent State where all rights of ethnic and interreligious groups are ensured.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“That pertains to the delivery of humanitarian goods in residential areas in Guta and other areas, including Damascus and Aleppo. In that regard, we have seen a willingness to exchange civilians taken hostage by fighters in exchange for prisoners in Government prisons. The practical implementation of those measures requires cooperation by the armed opposition in ensuring safe access for humanitarian goods. We hope that the Government, which has stood ready to do that, will be met with similar steps by the opposition. We expect that the pledges made in Kuwait will be honoured soon. It is important that the United Nations streamline the contributions and distribute the various types of assistance that have been offered.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“We call upon the National Coalition of Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces, which has decided to attend the Conference, and invite it to cease the practice of imposing preconditions. We find it unfortunate that the opposition delegation does not include the participation of patriotic groups of internal opponents, such as the National Coordination Committee and a number of leading Kurdish groups, which constitutes an attack on the credibility and the representative nature of the opposition. We would nevertheless like to note the intention and full readiness of the Syrian Government to send to Switzerland a representative and a fully mandated delegation. We also note other measures taken by Damascus, such as its response to the Russian appeal concerning the humanitarian situation.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“Achieving a comprehensive Palestinian-Israeli solution - and, even less likely, consolidating its results - will clearly be impossible without Palestinian unity. We attach great significance to the launching of talks between the Government of Syria and the opposition, with the constructive assistance of the international community. We support the Secretary- General's responsible and principled approach in issuing an invitation to participate in those efforts to all those who could directly have an influence on the situation in Syria, including Iran. Not ensuring the participation of such key players would be an unforgivable error. Those who would call into question that need are clearly not interested in an equitable resolution of the Syrian crisis.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“Security breaches along the Gaza Strip must cease. All of these aggravating incidents are far from conducive to the holding of negotiations. The situation in the Gaza Strip is not improving; on the contrary, the isolation of Gaza from the rest of the world is growing, which only exacerbates the negative social, economic and humanitarian consequences. The problem of Gaza should be resolved comprehensively, including through the full lifting of the Israeli blockade and the restoration of a united administration in the Palestinian territories. We remain convinced that bridging the existing Palestinian split on the basis of the Palestinian Authority's platform and the Arab Peace Initiative would be in line with the aspirations for peace for Israel and Palestine.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“We are extremely concerned regarding the situation on the ground. Settlement construction continues, effectively annulling even small good-will gestures, such as the freeing of Palestinian detainees who had been in Israeli prisons since the signing of the Oslo accords. We are also concerned about continuing raids by the Israeli military in the West Bank, which have resulted in the killing and wounding of many Palestinians, as well as rampant settler violence. According to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the number of Palestinians evicted from homes that were demolished by Israel in 2013 totalled 1,100, representing a 25 per cent increase over the previous year. We also adamantly condemn the launching of rockets against Israeli territory, whatever justification might be presented.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“We continue to actively participate in negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis on a bilateral or multilateral basis and, especially, within the framework of the international mediators of the Middle East Quartet. In that context, we note the scaling-up of efforts at the level of Special Representative, in which context the most recent meeting took place in Paris on 12 January. We believe that that meeting was most useful. It is our continuing belief that the Quartet's efforts should also draw upon the work of the League of Arab States. In our contacts with Palestinians and Israelis, we continue to urge both sides towards substantive negotiations on all final status issues. In two days, my country will welcome the President of Palestine, Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, to Moscow.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“We are carefully following the Palestinian-Israeli settlement process, including attempts - first and foremost by the United States of America - to bring the parties towards an agreed framework to define the future principles of the final status solution. Russia is in favour of a comprehensive, equitable, long-term settlement to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, based on the well-known international framework of the establishment of an integral, independent Palestinian State within internationally recognized borders, existing in peace and security with all of its neighbours. Naturally, any solution must be acceptable to both sides; imposed or inequitable solutions will not last long.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are pleased to welcome you today, Mr. Minister, as President of the Security Council. We also congratulate Jordan on its assumption of the presidency of the Council. The General Assembly has designated the year 2014 the International Year of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. The Russian Federation shares the Secretary-General's belief that the year represents an important stage in achieving the two-State solution and stands ready to make every effort to ensure that it becomes a reality. However, as in any quarrel, the resolution of this out-dated dispute must be worked out by the conflicting parties.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“Russia will spare no effort to achieve a final, comprehensive solution that will allow all sanctions imposed on Iran, including those imposed by the Security Council, to be lifted.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7082 (2013) · source
“We are convinced that the decision concerning the Iranian nuclear programme will have a positive impact on the situation in the Middle East and enable us to overcome the dangerous trends of recent years, whereby attempts have been made to resolve a number of crises and conflict situations in the Middle East by means of force. As a result, the security of the region will be enhanced and the foundations will be strengthened for a fair and balanced system of international relations that have no place for force and coercion. In the current, critical stage, it is particularly important for the 1737 Committee and its Panel of Experts to continue to act in an unbiased, balanced and objective manner in the interest ofpromoting a political and diplomatic settlement of the situation concerning the Iranian nuclear programme.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7082 (2013) · source
“Furthermore, the six mediators and Iran need to work on the next stage of the settlement process - the elaboration of a final package that will allow us to fully close this problem in the near future. The progress in cooperation between Iran and the IAEA is promising. That cooperation has reached a new stage and provides for Iran's implementation of good-faith transparency measures that go beyond its commitments in the framework of the IAEA guarantees. We hope that the IAEA will close the Iranian dossier in the near future and handle it in the normal way. We anticipate the entire international community's understanding and support for these efforts. It would be wrong to set up artificial obstacles in that process.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7082 (2013) · source
“Today, in his message to the Federal Assembly, the President of Russia stated: "With respect to the Iranian nuclear programme, a breakthrough has been achieved this year. It is, however, only a first step. We must further pursue our painstaking work to find a broader solution that would guarantee Iran's inalienable right to develop its peaceful civilian nuclear energy programme and, I stress, the security of all countries of the region, including Israel." I invite all colleagues to familiarize themselves with that message, especially the section devoted to fundamental issues of Russian foreign policy and current international relations. The Geneva document must be implemented in good faith by all parties.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7082 (2013) · source
“Its thrust is to unconditionally recognize Iran's right to develop a peaceful civilian nuclear programme, including the right to enrich uranium, on the understanding that all outstanding issues regarding the Iranian nuclear programme will be resolved and that the programme will be placed under the strict control of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The agreement is based on the principles of the phased mutual response that is known in the global diplomatic world as the Lavrov plan. The principles enjoy consensus support. It is important that the agreement incorporates provisions for the mitigation of the anti-Iranian sanctions regime, above all the unilateral sanctions, the legitimacy of which have never been recognized and which have long had a negative impact on the social and economic situation of the Iranian people.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7082 (2013) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank Ambassador Gary Quinlan for his briefing on the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). We are grateful to him and the Australian delegation for their skilful leadership of that subsidiary body of the Security Council. Russia's diplomacy over the years has been to work unstintingly to achieve the agreements that were concluded between the six international mediators and Iran on 24 November. The Geneva agreements are based on a concept elaborated by Russian President Vladimir Putin.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7082 (2013) · source
“We hope that with the support of the international community, the Malian authorities will successfully reinstate constitutional order, and order in general, across the country, ensuring sustainable and progressive socioeconomic development. In conclusion, we should like to thank the delegation of Morocco for the preparation of the presidential statement (S/PRST/2013/20), which we supported.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7081 (2013) · source
“We are very concerned about the continuing threat of the Sahel region turning into a haven for the activities of terrorists and criminal structures, including the illegal spread of weapons and drug trafficking. We must note that at present in the Saharan-Sahel region, there are mutually beneficial cooperation arrangements among large terrorist structures ,as well as the danger of sleeping cells and even armed groups that engage in plundering and rivalry with one another for control of drug trafficking routes. The crisis in Mali was a serious challenge for the States of the Sahel, which speaks to the complex and intertwined nature of the problem. It was a true threat to the security of the region and far beyond it.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7081 (2013) · source
“It is our conviction that in carrying out the strategy, national priorities must be taken into account, in particular, those of State recipients of aid. We are pleased that the countries of the region are actively stating their support for the strategy and are seeking to implement it and are engaging in productive joint cooperation. Today, it is clear that the contradictory processes in a number of North African and Middle Eastern countries were a strong catalyst for an escalation of the terrorist risk, the spread of extremist ideologies and the uncontrolled spread of weapons. Those went hand in hand, in some cases, with the interference of outside forces, with significant destabilizing consequences.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7081 (2013) · source
“In those conditions, resolving the problems of the region can only be done in a comprehensive manner. Steps taken by the States of the region should be buoyed by a wide range of measures undertaken by the international community, for a swift settlement to the troubled situation in this vast region of Africa is in all of our interests. We note that this is the very foundation of the approach for drawing up, under Mr. Prodi's leadership, the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel, and we reiterate our support for that strategy. Its consistent implementation should play an important role in bolstering security and stability in the region, establishing sustainable socioeconomic development and countering new threats and challenges. We hope that set objectives will be achieved. We intend to provide assistance in that process.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7081 (2013) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Security Council and the Secretary- General must rightly give priority to the humanitarian situation in the Sahel region. That is the very reason we welcomed the appointment of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General to the Sahel, who is a man ofpolitics of world renown, Mr. Romano Prodi. We are grateful to Mr. Prodi for his significant work in carrying out his mandate. The region of the Sahel suffers from instability and serious socioeconomic challenges. The processes ongoing there are difficult and multifaceted and have the most heterogenous root causes. It is clear that the disjointed measures to stem crises are a priori ineffective. In the Sahel, indeed, there are clear links between security and development.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7081 (2013) · source
“For its part, Russia will continue to actively participate in those activities, including in the context of our cooperation with the member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States on issues relating to the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“We should remember that States are now committed to briefing the Security Council on any violations, so that the Council can take appropriate steps. In the light of reports of the use in Syria of chemical weapons by opposition armed groups, a number of which are linked to Al-Qaida, that point is particularly pertinent. With regard to the further work of the Committee, we believe that it is necessary to continue prioritizing the provision of assistance to States. The coordinating role of the Committee in the efforts of the international community to comply with the resolution is extremely important.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“The Committee continues to develop cooperation with States and specialized international and regional organizations. One of the outcomes of that work has been the reduction in the number of States with reports still pending, now that both Liberia and South Sudan have submitted their first reports in implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). We hope that further progress in that area will take place next year, when we are due to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the resolution. The adoption in September ofresolution 2118 (2013) on the destruction of the Syrian chemical-weapons arsenal has again reaffirmed the role of resolution 1540 (2004) as a key non-proliferation instrument.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“The task established in resolution 1540 (2004) of preventing weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery from falling into the hands of terrorists remains relevant. Russia has consistently pushed for the resolution's implementation by every State and with full recognition of the complexity and long-term nature of its requirements. We are grateful to Ambassador Joon Oh and his predecessor Kim Sook for their effective leadership of the 1540 Committee, and we note the useful work of Committee's Group of Experts in giving them substantive support. Among the Committee's activities over the past six months, we would highlight the efforts to help build States' capacities to meet the requirements of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“In that context, it is regrettable that the Committee has still not listed Storsjo, Djabrailov and the non-governmental organization Imkander, whose links to an Al-Qaida entity on the list, the terrorist organization Imarat Kavkaz, are more than compelling. The powers of the Ombudsman and the procedure for considering delisting requests laid down in resolution 2083 (2012) ensure an optimal level of transparency in the Committee's work. A more important task, however, is improving the effectiveness of the sanctions mechanisms, which are entirely dependent on States' implementing their obligations in that area. Unfortunately, as practice has shown, there are still unresolved problems here. Thus, for example, despite paragraph 4 of resolution 2083 (2012), the Kavkaz Centre website, the information arm of Imarat Kavkaz, is still active.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“We hope that the concerns we voice today will be taken into account in the preparation of the draft resolution extending CTED's mandate, scheduled to be adopted next month. The 1267/1989 Committee is one of the Security Council's most effective mechanisms in the field of combating terrorism, and we would like to note the active efforts of Ambassador Quinlan in his capacity as its Chair. The Committee's sanctions list should adequately reflect the terrorist threat posed by Al-Qaida, and we support proposals by Member States for the inclusion of new entities on the list. We also believe it is essential that the Committee react rapidly to the changing nature of the threat of terrorism and without unnecessary red tape when considering relevant requests.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“In that regard, we note the collaboration of the CTC, the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities, and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) at the Conference on Terrorism Issues for chiefs of special services and security and law enforcement bodies held by the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation. We intend to continue the practice of holding briefings for representatives from the Conference and the CTC. We value the role of the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED) in assisting the CTC and commend the energetic efforts of the new Executive Director, Mr. Laborde, aimed at tackling the major tasks facing CTED under his mandate.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“In that connection, a hugely important task is preventing the radicalization of social attitudes and incitement to religious and sectarian confrontations collisions all over the world. It is therefore vital that States continue efforts, under the auspices of the United Nations, to reduce the attractiveness of terrorist activity and to combat the production of terrorist ideology and violent extremism, as well as terrorists' use of the media and the Internet. We believe it is important to strengthen the CTC's contacts with other structures and organizations in order to expand the network of antiterrorist cooperation under the auspices of the United Nations.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“The Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning Counter-Terrorism (CTC) remains the cornerstone at the base of the entire counter-terrorism architecture of the United Nations. Ambassador Loulichki's skilful chairmanship has contributed in no small measure to its effective functioning during the reporting period. In our view, that the recent reforms improving the Committee's procedures and changing the format of its evaluation documents, together with continuing the important practice of sending visiting missions, are helping the CTC fulfil its mandate under resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1963 (2010). There is growing attention being paid, including in the Security Council, to an integrated approach to counter-terrorism with an emphasis on preventive measures for combating this evil.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“Terrorists are making active use of the latest advances in the field of information and communications technologies. They recruit new extremists in cyberspace, move freely across porous borders and take advantage of gaps in criminal law. One extremely dangerous trend today is how terrorism has become woven into the fabric of regional conflicts, a phenomenon that continues to have serious explosive potential in North Africa, the Sahel, the Middle East and the Afghanistan-Pakistan region. Terrorist methods are widely used by anti-Government groups in Syria. Eradicating the threat of terrorism can only be achieved by intensifying the collective efforts of all members of the international community, focused around the United Nations, and in strict compliance with international law.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to the Permanent Representatives of Australia, Morocco and the Republic of Korea for their reports on the Committees they head. What they do is an important contribution to strengthening the central coordinating role of the United Nations and its Security Council in the area of international cooperation on anti-terrorism. Unfortunately, despite all our efforts, terrorism remains one of the chief threats to international peace and security. We are reminded of this by the unceasing terrorist attacks in various regions of the world that claim the lives of innocent people, including children, day after day. It is clear that terrorism is rapidly adapting to new realities.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“As resolution 1244 (1999) remains fully in effect, those powers are assigned to UNMIK under international law and cannot be transferred to a third party, particularly not to Pristina's institutions. We are troubled by reports of Al-Qaida affiliated groups operating in the province. We believe that both UNMIK and EULEX should be addressing that problem.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source
“However, once again it avoids virtually any mention of progress in the investigation of allegations of illegal organ harvesting, identified by Council of Europe Special Rapporteur Dick Marty. In too few words, the report testifies to the absence of any progress in that important high- profile case. A full investigation is required and the perpetrators, regardless of their identity, must be brought to justice. In that light, it is strange to hear calls from Pristina for the drawdown of EULEX, particularly the office responsible for the aforementioned investigation. We recall that EULEX was deployed with the consent of the Security Council. With that approval, it received several mandates from UNMIK that the European Union Mission was unable to cope with unilaterally.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source
“There has been no progress in efforts to return refugees or internally displaced persons (IDPs). People are afraid to go to Kosovo because of ethnically motivated threats of violence and the absence of security guarantees from local authorities. Moreover, an analysis of the situation shows that the Kosovo Albanian authorities have, with the acquiescence of the international presence, effectively paralysed the return to the province of more than 200,000 Serbian refugees and IDPs, denying their property rights and violating internationally recognized fundamental human rights. We are convinced that there can be no national reconciliation in the province until those people return to their homes. In the annex to the report of the Secretary-General, EULEX addresses the difficult situation involving organized crime in Kosovo.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source
“One very important stage in the implementation of the arrangements agreed between Belgrade and Pristina on 19 April was the holding of municipal elections in the province. The conduct of the electoral process was far from smooth, however. Cases of violence and voter intimidation during the elections of 3 November have once again highlighted the fragility and volatility ofthe situation. We condemn those acts. We are also concerned about the killing ofa customs officer of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX). We call on all of those responsible for law and order in the province to carry out a thorough investigation of the crime and its underlying causes. The perpetrators must be brought to justice. The plight of the Serb minority in Kosovo remains disturbing.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source
“In particular, we hope that the emerging community of Serb municipalities in Kosovo would be granted genuine executive authority for the effective protection of the interests of citizens residing in their territory. We believe that resolution 1244 (1999) remains fully in effect and is still the universally binding, international legal basis for a settlement of the Kosovo issue. The international community, above all the United Nations, must stay focused on the situation in the province. UNMIK plays a key role among all elements of the international presence, particularly in northern Kosovo, where tensions persist. The Security Council has authorized UNMIK to tackle its mandated tasks, notwithstanding any obstacles in its path. To do so, the Mission requires appropriate personnel and financial resources.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We welcome the participation in today's meeting of the Serbian Prime Minister, Mr. Ivica Dacie. We share his views. We listened closely to Mr. Thaci. He was obviously lacking certain elements of self-criticism. We are grateful to Mr. Zarif for presenting the Secretary-General's report (S/2013/631) and briefing us on the activities of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). Russia supports the efforts of Belgrade to reach a settlement to the Kosovo problem through dialogue, and we note with understanding the compromise decisions that were acceptable to the Serbian sides.”
2013-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7064 (2013) · source
“In our View, its application would ultimately enhance the authority of the system of international justice among African countries, and demonstrate the system's maturity and readiness to address complex and ambiguous situations responsively. In our View, the root causes of the situation we encounteredtoday reside, inter alia, in systemic problems that derive from the interpretation and application of the Statute, as we have repeatedly stressed. First and foremost, we refer to the interrelationship between its provisions and the standards for the immunity of high Government officials. To conclude, I would like to underscore the commitment of my country to combating impunity with respect to the gravest violations of international law.”
2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source
“We would not wish to see events unfold in such a way that insufficient attention were paid to the African continent by some members of the Council, which in turn could lead to the appearance of yet another hotbed of instability in Africa. The request of the African States does not presuppose any sort of circumvention or Violation of the Rome Statute or undermine its integrity. We do not see any attempt here to pit African countries against the International Criminal Court. This is simply a matter of the sound application of one of the norms of the Statute, namely, article 16, which was the very reason for that article's establishment in the first place.”
2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We supported the draft resolution. We regret that the position of Security Council member States on the matter was divided and that the Council was unable to adopt the proposed decision. We feel that the African countries presented very compelling arguments. Indeed, at such a critical time for Kenya, when the military contingent of that country is playing a key role in combating terrorism in Somalia, and when Kenya itself has become a target for terrorist attacks, the democratically elected President and Deputy President of that country should be able to remain in their country and resolve the pressing tasks faced by their Government.”
2013-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7060 (2013) · source
“In that regard, we once again supported the resolution extending the mission's mandate this year (resolution 2123 (2013)).”
2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source
“At the same time, we must work on drawing down the Office of the High Representative, which includes continuing the practice of annual budget and staff cuts, based firmly on the 5+2 plan and admitting no new criteria for ending the protectorate regime. We believe that decisions on key issues of the settlement should be made in agreed-on international forums such as the Security Council and the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board, whose consensus-based work is crucial. While not a participant in the EU-led peacekeeping force Operation Althea in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Russia supports some of the aims of its mandate for ensuring security in Bosnia and Herzegovina andhelping to train and instruct staff for the country's Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces.”
2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source
“This has particular relevance with respect to issues connected to the further promotion of a structured dialogue between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the EU on justice, where they will work together to build independent and impartial courts and prosecutors at every level in Bosnia, in order to rectify the serious anti-Serb distortions in investigating war crimes during the conflict in the former Yugoslavia between 1992 and 1995. At the current stage of the Bosnian settlement process, the most important thing is to encourage a full-on intra-Bosnian dialogue and a search by the parties themselves, without outside interference, for generally acceptable options for socioeconomic and structural reform that comply strictly with the Dayton mechanisms.”
2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source
“In particular, the issue of State property should be comprehensively addressed, encouraging an entire package of the parties' agreements rather than isolating its individual components. In our view, the situation in Brcko District is developing pretty well along Dayton lines, thus confirming the validity of the 2012 suspension of the Supervisor's mission as a step towards abolishing the protectorate in Bosnia-Herzegovina. We welcome the separation ofthe posts of the High Representative and the Special Representative of the European Union (EU). One of the absolute conditions for the work of these two international presences in Bosnia and Herzegovina should be strict adherence to their mandates. They should not interfere with each other's responsibilities, let alone duplicate their functions.”
2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source