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“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank Mr. Mulet for introducing the Secretary-General's report (S/2012/72) on the work of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). We note the participation in this meeting, through the use of telecommunications technology, of the Head of UNMIK, Mr. Zarif. We welcome the presence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Vuk Jeremic', and we share his assessment. We have listened closely to Mr. Hoxhaj. Mr. Hoxhaj began his statement by citing ancient history. To paint the full picture, he should have mentioned the mass exodus of Albanians from Kosovo at the time of the 78-day bombardment of Serbia by NATO. I also note that members of the Security Council that are members of the European Union (EU) were certainly grateful for Mr.”
2012-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6713 (2012) · source
“Under these conditions, the Russian delegation voted against the draft resolution submitted. We greatly regret such an outcome of our joint work in the Security Council. We believe that intensive efforts by the international community will be continued, with a view to an immediate end to the violence and a successful beginning and conclusion of an inclusive Syrian political process and to withdrawal of that country from a profound crisis. Russia, for its part, will continue to work precisely in that direction.”
2012-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6711 (2012) · source
“The sponsors of the draft resolution did not take into account our proposed amendments to the draft resolution to the effect that the Syrian opposition must distance itself from extremist groups that are committing acts of violence, and calling on States and all those with any relevant opportunity to use their influence to stop those groups committing acts of violence. Nor has account been taken of our proposals that along with the withdrawal of the Syrian armed forces from the cities, there should be an end to attacks by armed groups on State institutions and neighbourhoods. Nor has there been support for the proposal to show more flexibility for the intermediary efforts of the League of Arab States, which would increase the chances for the success of an inclusive Syrian political process.”
2012-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6711 (2012) · source
“The decision of the Security Council should be just that, but from the very beginning of the Syrian crisis some influential members of the international community, including some sitting at this table, have undermined any possibility of a political settlement, calling for regime change, encouraging the opposition towards power, indulging in provocation and nurturing the armed struggle. The work of the Security Council was not taken to its conclusion. The draft resolution put to the vote (S/2012/77) did not adequately reflect the true state of affairs in Syria and sent a biased signal to the Syrian sides.”
2012-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6711 (2012) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The bloodshed and violence in Syria must be immediately ended. To that end, the Russian Federation has undertaken active diplomatic efforts in contacts with the Syrians, Syria's Arab neighbours and other members of the international community. Today, it was announced in Moscow that, on instructions from President Medvedev of the Russian Federation, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Lavrov and the Director of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation, Mr. Fradkov, are to Visit Damascus on 7 February for a meeting with President Al-Assad of the Syrian Arab Republic. In the Security Council, we have actively tried to reach a decision for an objective solution that would truly help to put a prompt end to violence and start a political process in Syria.”
2012-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6711 (2012) · source
“The Council cannot impose parameters for an internal political settlement. The Charter gives it no such authority. The sides must be encouraged to engage in dialogue rather than be intimidated into doing so. We therefore have taken into account the draft resolution presented recently by the delegation of Morocco. We found some of the elements of the text of our draft in it. This gives rise to hope. A consensus position among Council members on Syria is not only possible, but necessary.”
2012-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6710 (2012) · source
“Now it is more important than ever to engage in a dialogue that leads to a necessary agreement on the political future of the country. Can the Security Council play a constructive role here? We think so. That is why on 15 December 2011 the Russian delegation submitted to the Council a draft resolution, which drew on the political thrust of the presidential statement of 3 August (S/PRST/2011/ 16). The draft received a measure of support in the Council. We circulated an updated version among our colleagues yesterday. We suggest that in drawing up its decision the Council should be guided by the principle of causing no harm. We reject any sanctions, any attempts to employ the Council's instruments to fuel conflict or to justify any eventual foreign military interference. But that is not the only matter at hand.”
2012-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6710 (2012) · source
“Of particular importance in the context of efforts to settle the crisis is the League's initiative of 22 January 2012 to call on the Syrian Government and all Syrian opposition groups to join in dialogue under the League's aegis. Engaging with one's opponents should not be the duty of diplomats only, but also of politicians, especially when the fate of one's country is at stake. Russia continues to act in unison with the League. We appeal to the Syrian authorities and all opposition groups to send their representatives to Moscow at a mutually agreed time for informal contacts, without preconditions. This would allow the Syrian parties to discuss many issues on the national agenda without any limitations, including the task of preparing an inter- Syrian dialogue under the aegis of the League of Arab States.”
2012-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6710 (2012) · source
“We did not conceal our belief that the League's decision to suspend the membership of Damascus and to impose sanctions on Syria was counterproductive. The League's position with respect to the monitoring mission could have been more firm. On the one hand, the League decided to continue the mission; on the other, some countries have begun withdrawing their observers. We are concerned with the recent decision to suspend the work of the mission. As we understand, according to the mission's leadership, this was a consequence of a recent burst of violence and of a fatwa broadcast on a Saudi television station by a Salafi preacher of Syrian origin, giving his blessing to spilling the blood of observers. We think that the work of the mission in the near future should continue, with appropriate support from all sides.”
2012-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6710 (2012) · source
“That led to the conclusion that all sides in Syria, not just the Government, must take on obligations to cease all forms of violence. We know from different sources what is going on in Syria. For example, after the city of Zabadani came under the control of fighters, murders, looting and beatings began. The country residence of the Russian ambassador was looted. Some thousand peaceful residents deserted the city. It should be noted that the last section of the mission's report contains a conclusion that a dialogue among the various Syrian sides should run in parallel with the mission's work, and there must be a political process as well. The fraternal ties that we enjoy with the League of Arab States allow us not only to support our Arab friends, but also, when necessary, to criticize them for inconsistencies.”
2012-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6710 (2012) · source
“In our view, the League has an important role, with the international community, in resolving the Syrian crisis. Russia did much to ensure that the League and Damascus agreed on the deployment of the League's monitoring mission in Syria. At the first stage of its work the mission was already playing a useful role from the standpoint of lowering the violence somewhat, so that - and this is of key importance - there was more objective information on the nature of the events unfolding in Syria, in spite of pressures on the mission. In the mission's report on the results of its work between 24 December and 18 January 2012 (S/2012/71, annex, enclosure 4), it is clearly confirmed that in a number of Syrian neighbourhoods armed elements are attacking Syrian security forces and peaceful civilians.”
2012-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6710 (2012) · source
“Russia, which for years has enjoyed close and friendly partnerships with the Syrian people and the Arab world, fought from the very beginning to ensure that the Syrian people would be able to define for themselves, without bloodshed and violence, a course and a format for the necessary social, economic and political transformations. We are convinced that at a time of extreme internal political crisis, the role of the international community should not be to exacerbate conflict or meddle by using economic sanctions or military force. Instead, it should foster dialogue to seek an optimally effective and smooth resolution. With a view to halting the Violence and establishing a Syrian-led inclusive political process, Russia has stepped up its diplomatic efforts with Damascus, the Syrian opposition and the League of Arab States.”
2012-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6710 (2012) · source
“Security Council members found the key to it essentially at the beginning of the crisis, when on 3 August 2011 it adopted a presidential statement (S/PRST/2011/16). In it are two fundamental provisions: violence by all sides must cease, and the crisis can be resolved only through a Syrian-led inclusive political process. If all key players of the international community had concentrated their efforts on implementing these provisions, then, we are convinced, the crisis would have long since been overcome. Unfortunately, this has not been the case.”
2012-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6710 (2012) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We welcome the initiative of the League of Arab States for the convening of today's meeting with the participation of the Prime Minister of Qatar and the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States. Today we meet at a crucial moment, which is perhaps the last opportunity to break the vicious circle of violence into which Syria and its people have been sucked. Worsening of the crisis and its plunging into the chaos of a full-scale conflict would not only be a tragedy for the Syrian people, but would also inevitably destabilize the neighbouring countries and further stir up the strategically important region of the Middle East. What is the solution? What can the international community do to prevent a fatal development of events? The answer is as complex as it is simple.”
2012-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6710 (2012) · source
“We were particularly concerned to learn of the detention of a leader of the Palestinian Legal Council who was elected in 2006. That kind of action is hardly conducive to building the atmosphere of trust required for conducting a comprehensive Palestinian-Israeli peace process. We call on the Israeli Government to take strong measures to swiftly normalize the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip: lift the blockade and help restore its effective trade with the outside world. The Palestinian people have an undeniable right to full membership in international organizations and can count on Russia's support in that regard.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source
“Of particular importance in that context is the immediate cessation of Israeli settlement activities on the West Bank of the Jordan River and in East Jerusalem. Such activity is illegal and seriously undermines international efforts to achieve a settlement on the basis of a two-State solution. We cannot help but be concerned by the rise in violence towards Palestinians and their property in the West Bank, which has been subjected to settler aggression that goes virtually unpunished. The demolition of Palestinian buildings, the expropriation of Palestinian property, restriction of their freedom of movement and other violations of international humanitarian law have unfortunately become a daily fact of life. That must be brought to a halt. In our view, the arrest by the Israeli military of Palestinian members of Government is inappropriate.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source
“We welcome the beginning in Amman, thanks to Jordan's assistance, of direct Palestinian-Israeli contacts with a view to resuming a substantive negotiating process and achieving an equitable, lasting solution on the basis of international law. We believe that both sides will be able to show a constructive approach, that they will uphold their obligations under the road map - inter alia, that they will draw up and implement confidence-building measures - and that they will refrain from unilateral acts of provocation. Along with other members of the Quartet of international mediators, Russia will work towards relaunching the substantive Palestinian-Israeli negotiation process and towards establishing an atmosphere conducive to that end.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source
“The yearnings of the Palestinian people are well known, namely, the swiftest possible settlement of the conflict, the establishment of an independent, viable and territorially indivisible State with its capital in East Jerusalem, according to the 1967 borders, living side by side in peace and security as good neighbours with Israel, and a resolution of the issue of refugees. As with other crises, the solution to the Palestinian-Israeli problem can be found only through negotiations, and not through force. In that respect, we are seriously concerned by the continued periodic isolation of the Gaza Strip. We call upon all sides to refrain from the use of force and to prevent armed clashes.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source
“Attempts by outside forces to manipulate the situation from afar or to bring to power certain political, ethnic or religious groups rather than others to serve their own interests are fraught with grave consequences as much for the people of individual countries as for regional stability and international peace and security. The turmoil in the Middle East should not obscure the need for a Palestinian-Israeli settlement. Moreover, as the head of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, underscored during his recent trip to Moscow, intensifying efforts to break the stalemate in the Palestinian-Israel peace process on the universally accepted basis of international law constitutes an important factor in regional stability that, in turn, would favour Israeli security.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We would like to thank Assistant Secretary- General Fernandez- Taranco for his briefing. The region of the Middle East is undergoing sweeping transformations. We understand people's yearning to take their destiny into their own hands by fundamentally changing the direction of their internal and social-economic systems. The role of the international community should consist of helping them to find the most effective and least painful route towards achieving that goal.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source
“The Russian Federation is concerned with the situation of piracy off the coast of Somalia, which is getting worse. It is not possible to fully eradicate this problem without getting rid of impunity for pirates and those who sponsor them. We fully endorse the idea of a specialized regional anti-piracy court with an international component. It is important to practically implement that initiative as soon as possible.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source
“The rule of law in that situation can be restored only by holding an impartial investigation of the actions of all parties to the conflict. Here, we should talk about not only prosecution of those responsible for crimes but also possible liability or responsibility of the relevant international organizations and individual States. We consider that the primary role in ensuring the rule of law belongs to States. Activities in this area carried out at the international level should complement national efforts, not replace them. We support the broad use of the capacity of the 12-2096] International Court in the area of resolving international disputes and the Court's carrying out a consultative function to resolve complex legal questions. It provides justice standards for all other international legal organs.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source
“Here the Council has a vast array of instruments available, from measures to restore order during peacekeeping operations, governing territories in crisis conditions and providing assistance to protect civilians from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity, right up to assisting States in providing investigations of Violations of international law of all parties, whether or not they were involved in the conflict. It is important to note that this can be achieved only if there is strict compliance with the appropriate Security Council resolutions, excluding vague interpretations that transform their meaning. In Libya, the arbitrary interpretation of resolution 1973 (2011) by the coalition forces led to numerous violations of international law.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source
“In these circumstances, it is particularly important that the Security Council take a balanced approach in the area of the rule of law, focusing on fundamental principles of international law such as sovereign equality of States, non-interference of internal matters of States, the use of force only with Security Council authorization, in line with the United Nations Charter, and the peaceful settlement of disputes. We agree with the overall understanding that the Security Council, as the primary organ for maintaining international peace and security, is a key component in the rule of law, conflict resolution and post-conflict settlement. That is pursuant to the norms of law and above all the provisions of the Charter.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to the Secretary-General for his substantive report to the Council on the rule of law and justice (S/2011/634*). In today's world, the rule of law sparks great interest, and that is not fortuitous. As the Secretary-General rightly pointed out in his report, 12-2096] the political and structural changes in the Middle East and North Africa and in other regions of the world are taking place extremely swiftly. We see a destabilization of the situation in these regions, and the legal standards are becoming almost the only way to prevent the situation from plunging totally into the chaos of armed conflict and use of force, which violates international law.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705 (2012) · source
“As a permanent member of the Security Council, Russia works to improve strategies for the settlement of African conflicts and plays an active role in drawing up and implementing international cooperation and assistance programmes in Africa, including the preparation and training of African peacekeepers in Russian institutions. We stand ready to continue to provide assistance to African peacekeepers and multifaceted aid as part of efforts to resolve African issues on the basis of an open, equitable and mutually beneficial partnership 12-20534 that does not involve a supervisory mentality, ideological stereotypes or nationally biased approaches.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702 (2012) · source
“Given the unique purview of the Security Council, which under the United Nations Charter is tasked with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of peace and security, we advocate the further development of practical cooperation between the United Nations Security Council and AU Peace and Security Council so that targeted solutions can be identified. Those solutions would frame that cooperative relationship and ensure that emerging military and political crises on the continent are met with swift, agreed and effective responses.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702 (2012) · source
“Active efforts are being made to move the Darfur peace process forward and overcome the issues between the Sudan and South Sudan. A cooperation mechanism to resolve the situation in Somalia has been launched. Those are examples of innovative models of cooperation, which can and must be drawn upon in the future, provided that the necessary improvements are made. We support the Secretary-General's proposal for the United Nations Secretariat and the AU Commission to prepare joint assessments and recommendations, which would be used in taking decisions on crises in Africa, as was the case, for example, with the Council- mandated African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. An important component of coordination could be the United Nations Office at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702 (2012) · source
“It is important to provide dynamic assistance in bolstering the African peacekeeping toolkit and establishing a pan-African security architecture so as to ensure that mechanisms of conflict settlement and prevention on the continent are fully exploited. Russia supports the growing independent role of African organizations in maintaining peace on the continent and has consistently called for the steps taken by the African Union in that regard to be backed by the authority of the Council. Against that backdrop, it is encouraging to note the consistently evolving forum of partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. Hybrid peacekeeping forces in Darfur are effectively operating under the auspices of the United Nations and the AU.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702 (2012) · source
“We are convinced that scaling up such partnerships will significantly bolster the global capacity to respond to crises and promote peace on the African continent through, inter alia, early warning of crises, their timely settlement and post-conflict rebuilding. We believe it important to further and actively step up the African Union's initiatives on the continent in preventive diplomacy and the peaceful settlement of disputes. Of particular relevance in that regard is the implementation of the 10-year capacity-building programme for the African Union. We hope for tangible, practical results, from the establishment of a continental system of early warning and the African Standby Force, which would be able to react swiftly to emerging crises in African countries, with the participation, if necessary, of the Security Council.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702 (2012) · source
“In particular, many mediation efforts undertaken by retired and active African politicians have proven their effectiveness. In other cases, very useful and constructive proposals have been put forward, but by no fault of African partners have not been acted upon. The effectiveness of multilateral approaches to settling contemporary crises should logically lead the United Nations to develop a partnership with the African Union. Such cooperation must be underpinned, first and foremost, by Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter, which assigns to the Security Council the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, while underlining the complementarity of United Nations efforts and those of regional organizations, and encouraging each to draw on its own comparative advantages.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702 (2012) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Madam President, we are pleased to welcome you as you preside over today's meeting of the Security Council. We welcome the participation at today's meeting of President Jacob Zuma, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, African Union (AU) Commissioner Ramtane Lamamra, and the Chair of the AU Peace and Security Council, Mr. Moses Wetangula. The African Union and subregional organizations in Africa are playing an increasingly active role in the settlement of conflicts and crises on the continent, demonstrating the preparedness and ability to shoulder responsibility for resolving their issues. We are pleased to note that they attach great importance to the political and diplomatic settlement of conflicts. In many cases, that has won significant results.”
2012-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6702 (2012) · source
“In favour: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Gabon, Germany, India, Lebanon, Nigeria, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America. The President (spoke in Russian): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2032 (2011). As this could be the last public meeting of the Security Council for December 2011, I would like, on behalf of the Council, to express the sincere appreciation of the Council to the five outgoing members, namely, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Gabon, Lebanon and Nigeria. I commend their hard work and contributions during their 2010-2011 term on the Security Council. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2011-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6699 (2011) · source
“Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of South Sudan and the Sudan to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/201l/794, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. I Wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2011/74l, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Abyei. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2011-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6699 (2011) · source
“There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.35 am.”
2011-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6698 (2011) · source
“Ian Martin and Ambassador Joao Maria Cabral, Deputy Permanent Representative of Portugal, who will speak on behalf of Mr. Jose Filipe Moraes Cabral, Permanent Representative of Portugal, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011). I now give the floor to Mr. Martin.”
2011-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6698 (2011) · source
“Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Ian Martin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Mr. Ian Martin, who is joining today's meeting via video teleconference from Tripoli. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2011/727, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. At this meeting, the Council will hear briefings by Mr.”
2011-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6698 (2011) · source
“I thank Ambassador Osorio for the clarifications he has provided. 14 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 11.20 am. 11-64673”
2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6697 (2011) · source
“It is important that the resolution of the IAEA Board of Governors refers to those principles and reaffirms the intention of the international community to seek a comprehensive, negotiated settlement. Russia continues to do its utmost to bring about a prompt resumption of the negotiations between Iran and the six parties. I now resume my functions as the President of the Security Council. I once again call on Ambassador Osorio to respond to the questions and comments that have been made.”
2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6697 (2011) · source
“We do not deny the serious nature of the problems that exist with respect to restoring confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of the Iranian programme, and we share the concerns of the international community in that regard. At the same time, we oppose attempts to artificially worsen the atmosphere with regard to this issue, which could have a negative impact on the Agency's cooperation with Iran and undermine prospects for a continued dialogue between the six international mediators and the Iranians. Russia has consistently favoured resuming that dialogue without preconditions. We are committed the principles of reciprocity and a phased approach with regard to making progress in addressing issues related to Iran's nuclear programme.”
2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6697 (2011) · source
“We believe that all members of the international community must strictly comply with the requirements of the Security Council sanctions resolutions and not go outside of their framework. Russia views the 18 November resolution (GOV/2011/69) of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the situation with respect to the Iranian nuclear programme as a new type of instrument, which, we hope, lays a solid basis for addressing the issues related to the programme. It is important to remember that that resolution is aimed not at condemning anyone but, instead, at continuing dialogue and easing the tensions that have recently been heightened with respect to the activities of Iran in the nuclear area.”
2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6697 (2011) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of the Russian Federation. We thank the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), Permanent Representative of Colombia Osorio, for his briefing on the work of the Committee. The Committee has worked actively during the reporting period, staying strictly within its mandate. The Committee needs to continue to work specifically in that vein, as does its Panel of Experts, which provides the Committee with practical assistance. The activities of the experts must be structured on an impartial and independent basis, and they must use only reliable sources and accurate information. Russia fully complies with all requirements of the sanctions regime with respect to Iran.”
2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6697 (2011) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Ambassador Nestor Osorio, Permanent Representative of Colombia, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). I now give the floor to Ambassador Osorio.”
2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6697 (2011) · source
“In favour: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Gabon, Germany, India, Lebanon, Nigeria, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America. The President (spoke in Russian): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2031 (2011). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.25 am. l 1-64667”
2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6696 (2011) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2011/785, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, Gabon, Germany, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/20ll/739, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in the Central 2 African Republic and on the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in that country. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6696 (2011) · source
“In favour: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Gabon, Germany, India, Lebanon, Nigeria, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America. The President (spoke in Russian): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2030 (2011). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.20 a.m. l 1-64660”
2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6695 (2011) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2011/786, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Brazil, Nigeria and Portugal. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2011/655, which contains the report of 2 the Secretary-General on developments in Guinea- Bissau and on the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in that country. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6695 (2011) · source
“In favour: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Gabon, Germany, India, Lebanon, Nigeria, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America. The President (spoke in Russian): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2029 (2011). 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 10.15 a.m. 11-64653”
2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6694 (2011) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2011/73l, which contains a letter dated 16 November from the President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda addressed to the President of the Security Council; document S/2011/780, which contains an identical letter dated 16 December 2011 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Security Council; and document S/ZOll/781, which contains an identical letter dated 20 December 2011 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Security Council. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6694 (2011) · source
“Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Rwanda to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2011/787, which contains the text of a 2 draft resolution submitted by Portugal.”
2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6694 (2011) · source