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“Since October, Bosnians and Croatians have been working diligently to reach an agreement on the establishment of Government bodies in the cantons of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Federation. All of those positive elements attest to the ability of the parties to agree and find a compromise, precisely without international pressure or intervention. It would seem that the bureaucracy of the Office of the High Representative is deliberately drawing attention in the report to the negative quantitative aspects of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, while ignoring the qualitative progress made by the various Bosnian parties in finding common ground. In doing so, the High Representative seeks to validate the continued existence of his Office.”
2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source
“Like many of its partners on the Steering Board, Russia believes that all substantive issues in that regard have been solved. The High Representative's imposition of additional conditions runs counter to the agreed provisions detailed in the outcome communiques of the Steering Board's meetings on 30 March and 7 July. At the same time, the High Representative makes no reference to a number of positive processes in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The substantive agreement between Dodik and Lagumdzija on the financing programme under the instrument for pre-accession assistance in the framework of the EU allowed for a break in the stalemate and paved the way for a disbursement of â‚¬96 million.”
2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source
“The accusations levelled at the main Croatian parties by the High Representative are absurd, in particular as he contributed to the near- exclusion of those parties in the formation of the leading Government bodies of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The patronizing tone of the High Representative is unacceptable with respect to the process of forming the new Council of Ministers based on last year's general elections. At the most recent meeting of the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board, held on 6 and 7 July, all international participants in the settlement recommended that Mr. Inzko refrain from intervening in that process. Also of concern is the High Representative's categorical claim regarding the impossibility of positively resolving the issue of eliminating the post of the Brcko District Supervisor.”
2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source
“The compromise reached between the leaders of the Republika Srpska and the European Union Directorate-General for External Relations and the resulting beginning of a structured dialogue under the aegis of the European Union highlight the unjustified and counter-productive nature of the use of coercive measures with respect to the Bosnian parties and underline the effectiveness of decisions reached through dialogue. In his report, however, the High Representative was critical, interpreting the situation from a deliberately negative point of view as one that was getting worse. We are surprised at the segment of the report dealing with Croatia.”
2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source
“The intervention of the High Representative in areas outside his Dayton mandate also raises questions, in particular in matters of budget and tax collection. We believe that the use of his extraordinary powers in January by the High Representative to adopt the budget of the Bosnia and Herzegovina was unjustified and set back the search for compromise among the peoples of the State. Worthy of note was the episode involving the so- called crisis in the judicial and constitutional system of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source
“As far as violations of the Dayton Agreement and actions that threaten the functioning of the State of Bosnia and Herzegovina are concerned, such violations are more likely to be found in the hostile statements of the Bosnian leaders, and should evoke a response from the international community. A typical example of his approach is the mention in the High Representative's report of the removal of the flags of Bosnia and Herzegovina in front of the Government buildings of the Republika Srpska in Banja Luka. Yet no mention is made of the many cases of the exclusion of Serbian symbols in State and cantonal entities of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Federation, nor of incidents where writing in Cyrillic was erased from road signs in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source
“Russia has noted on numerous occasions a lack of proof regarding alleged violations of the Dayton Agreement in the activities noted in the report, in particular in connection with legislative measures on State property, reform of the justice system and the use of legal machinery to clarify the mandate of the High Representative. Accusations about the provocative rhetoric of the leader of the Republika Srpska do not take into account his public commitment to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Furthermore, there have been threats of the use of force against Republika Srpska by Bosnian political and State actors.”
2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source
“The report of the High Representative creates the impression of destabilization in the internal political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which in fact runs counter to the agreed provisions of the draft resolution on the extension of the EUFOR mandate. The primary threat to the functioning of the Bosnian State - according to the High Representative, who does not offer proof - is the Republika Srpska and the actions of its leadership, which is accused of violating certain paragraphs of the Dayton Agreement. Such a characterization of the actions taken by the Bosnian Serbs is never mentioned in any communique of the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board. Otherwise, it would have stirred a swift response from the High Representative himself, which did not in fact happen.”
2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Unfortunately, we have no choice but to recognize that High Representative Inzko's analysis of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina can hardly be called objective. His report (S/2011/682, annex) again reflects considerable prejudice against the Bosnian Serb leadership. In order to gain a more balanced idea of the events taking place in Bosnia, we recommend that members of the Council also read the letter from the President of the Republika Srpska, Mr. Dodik, to the Secretary-General on 10 November, and the sixth report of the Republika Srpska to the Security Council.”
2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source
“For our part, we stand ready to support assistance, particularly in the context of our cooperation on issues related to resolution 1540 (2004), for Member States that are part of the Commonwealth of Independent States.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source
“The objectives of the resolution guide States in strengthening national monitoring systems in non-proliferation by adopting measures to prevent the illegal production, trafficking and transfer of WMDs and their means of delivery by ensuring accountability and the safety and security of dual-use goods through export control and border exchanges. Resolution 1977 (2011) strengthened the leading role of the United Nations and the Security Council in coordinating multilateral efforts in that regard, spurring the scaling up of such efforts. We believe it is important that the Committee continue to give priority to assisting States in implementing resolution 1540 (2004) by coordinating international endeavours to those ends.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source
“We welcome the intention of Ambassador Sangqu to make the Committee's action more consistent and well planned. The Committee has continued its assigned activities to implement its mandate in all areas, including taking into account the new objectives of resolution 1977 (2011). It is important to note that after difficult negotiations an outcome document was adopted that reflects the Committee's and the international community's successes in fulfilling the requirements of resolution 1540 (2004) over the past three years. We believe that resolution 1540 (2004) is a key international legal instrument in the effort to stem terrorist access to weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), their means of delivery and related materials.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source
“Unfortunately, we must note that there are significant problems in that regard. For instance, the July sanctions list included the terrorist organization Imarat Kavkaz, whose mouthpiece is their website, Kavkazcenter.com, which is hosted by an internet provider in Stockholm. In accordance with paragraph 6 of resolution 1989 (2011), that provider should be subject to financial sanctions to hamper its activities as a provider of internet hosting services. To date, the Swedish authorities have not been able to implement the Council's decision in that regard. The website continues to disseminate terrorist propaganda and religious animosity, which is most regrettable. We value the work of the 1540 Committee and its Group of Experts during the reporting period.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source
“We also believe that the adoption of sanctions with respect to individuals or organizations participating in terrorist activities must continue to be done on a case-by-case basis and in line with relevant procedures. We believe that the expanded prerogatives of the Ombudsperson in de-listing under the assigned Security Council mandate and the new procedures for processing de-listing requests seem, at the present stage, exhaustive and reflect optimal levels of transparency in the work of the Committee, which should be commensurate with the threats emanating from Al-Qaida, which, as experience has shown, continue to be significant. It is well known that in the final analysis the effectiveness of sanctions in countering terrorism depends on the implementation by States of their international obligations in this area.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source
“With respect to the sanctions regime implemented under resolution 1267 (1999), the Russian Federation hopes that the resolution's modification in June will serve to push the Government of Afghanistan to carry out a strategy of national reconciliation and provide additional impetus to achieving internationally agreed upon objectives for reaching a settlement in that country. The Committee must continue to be one of the key mechanisms of the Council in counter-terrorism. We continue to be convinced that, making a clear distinction between enablers of Al-Qaida and the pure Taliban is very difficult. That is the reason for the existence of duplicate listings on the two sanctions lists, which were unavoidable for objective reasons.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source
“By the end of the year, the CTC will also prepare a global review of the implementation of the resolution to define the status of the situation with regard to priorities. We attach great importance to that work. We note the effective expert support provided to the CTC by CTED. We believe that the work of the Directorate on assessing terrorist threats and the risks associated with weapons of mass destruction, in particular man-portable air-defence systems from Libya, is in line with the Russian-initiated resolution 2017 (2011).”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source
“The Committee continued its efforts to encourage States to more actively implement resolution 1624 (2005) on the basis of the CTC plan of action initiated by the Russian Federation. On the basis of the plan, we stand ready to identify priorities for the CTC, such as combating the ideologies of terrorism, preventing the radicalization of societies and fighting violent extremism, terrorist organization recruitment, incitement to terrorist acts and the use of media and the Internet by terrorists. In line with the plan, the Committee will conduct a series of regional seminars on resolution 1624 (2005), the first of which, for African States, will take place at the end of November in Nairobi.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source
“In preparation for that event, the Committee prepared and presented to the Council, together with the outcome document of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, an updated global survey on the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) (see S/2011/463, annex). Russia actively participated in the drafting of that document. The report objectively reflects the ongoing work on terrorism, achievements and gaps in implementing the resolution, and the defined modalities for future efforts of the CTC and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) for positive cooperation with Member States on future implementation and the elimination of identified shortcomings.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source
“The high note of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism (CTC) was the first-ever holding, on 28 September, of an open special meeting commemorating the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1373 (2001) and the CTC's establishment. During the event, on the basis of careful and transparent analysis of the Committee's 10 years of activity, its important role in and the significance of establishing a counter-terrorism substrategy within the United Nations, under its aegis, was acknowledged. The relevance of the provisions of resolution 1373 (2001), including those on counter-terrorism, was also recognized. We stand ready to support that high-profile body and the resolution.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We express our gratitude to the Permanent Representatives of India, Germany and South Africa for their reports on the work of the Committees under their leadership. Russia considers the future stepping up of efforts under the Committees as a precondition to enhancing the effectiveness of the Security Council's contribution to countering global terrorism, which remains one of the main threats to international peace and security. We will continue our active and dynamic work with those subsidiary bodies of the Security Council. Among the activities of the Committees in the period following the May briefing in the Council (see S/PV.6536), we note the following.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6658 (2011) · source
“On the ground, they bring about destruction and death, including to civilians and civilian infrastructure. The events of the very recent past require an honest analysis and in-depth and honest conclusions. Only that will fully restore the capacity of the international community and the Security Council to expeditiously and effectively react to emerging conflicts, including in the context of the challenge to protect civilians.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650 (2011) · source
“Efforts to protect civilians must be based on a clearly established Security Council mandate, which must be strictly complied with by all who undertake to discharge the corresponding duties. Attempts to manipulate Council mandates are unacceptable, even when proclaiming the noblest of goals. Not only do such acts discredit the very purpose of protecting civilians. Above all, such a policy undermines the prestige of those who carry it out. It also places the Security Council in an ambiguous position and undermines the potential for joint action by the international community in similar situations. Let us not be under any misconceptions when it comes to so-called high-precision weapons in the context of the protection of civilians. They are painless only for those who fire them.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650 (2011) · source
“In our view, the Brazilian conception of the responsibility to protect is very interesting. We will participate constructively in developing that idea. The Russian Federation believes that the international community's adoption of any reactive measures, especially those involving the use of force, are possible only if they are sanctioned by the Security Council and if they comply strictly with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations. It is therefore important to consider the economic, social, historical, religious, cultural and other specificities of countries and regions, including the nature of each conflict, its underlying causes and ways of resolving it.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650 (2011) · source
“It therefore follows that the most effective way to address the protection of civilians is by not allowing armed conflict itself to occur or very promptly ceasing confrontation where it exists. Otherwise, an approach that exacerbates conflict inevitably leads to new suffering for civilian populations. We vigorously condemn both premeditated attacks on civilians and their demise as the result of the indiscriminate or disproportionate use of force, which is a gross violation of international humanitarian law. All parties to an armed conflict, including international troops, must promote the peaceful resolution of conflicts and bear the corresponding obligations under international humanitarian law. Those guilty of violations, State and non-State actors alike, must not evade responsibility for crimes committed.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650 (2011) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): An analysis of the situation with regard to the protection of civilians in various hotspots and of our experience in implementing Security Council resolutions that include this component lead us to the discomfiting conclusion that, even with a serious international legal basis and increasing efforts by the international community, civilians continue to suffer and to become casualties of conflict. We are particularly concerned about the fact that women, children and older persons account for the majority of civilian casualties - in other words, those who are normally deemed to be the most vulnerable groups in a population.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650 (2011) · source
“With respect to the situation in Syria, which some colleagues have touched upon, the Security Council has been able and will continue to be able to put in its constructive word, as was just done with respect to Yemen. The Russian-Chinese draft resolution on the situation in Syria, which is aimed at a settlement and not at inciting conflict, continues to be available to Council members. It is clear that the strategy of certain members of the international community with respect to Syria, consistiing of threats and pressure that worsen the situation in the country through sanctions, does not work. We are encouraged by recent initiatives and steps proposed by the League of Arab States with regard to the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“This arrangement gives us every reason to anticipate that the parties will be able to move towards addressing other sensitive issues as well, above all in terms of improving the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. We share the view of those who call for lifting all restrictions on the movement of goods in and out of Gaza, particularly with respect to building materials. The inter-Palestinian reconciliation continues to be an imperative. The leaders of all Palestinian forces, especially Fatah and Hamas, need to step up their efforts to consolidate the Palestinian ranks. We would also like to call for progress on other tracks of a Middle East settlement, including the Syrian and Lebanese tracks. Without advancing on them, a lasting, comprehensive and just settlement in the Middle East is not possible.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“It is important that the leadership of the Palestine National Authority has unequivocally and repeatedly emphasized its readiness to continue the quest for ways to resume negotiations. Our sense is that despite the dire calls since September in the relations between the parties there has been some positive points. This is seen in the exchange of the Israeli soldier, Gilad Shalit, for more than one thousand Palestinian prisoners. That is an important humanitarian gesture of goodwill that contributes to an overall improvement of the situation in the region and of the atmosphere in terms of the Palestinian-Israeli relationship. The Russian Federation has supported the mediation efforts in this area, including during our contacts with the leadership of Hamas.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“We anticipate that the Quartet's planned contacts on 26 October with representatives of the parties will help get the peace process moving again. With respect to the official application of Palestine to the United Nations for membership, we believe that this bid is logical and legitimate. We recognized the Palestinian State as early as 1988 and are prepared to support the request of the Palestinians again. We believe their State meets all criteria in the United Nations Charter with respect to future Members of the world Organization. Our view is that Palestine's application for membership in no way contradicts the negotiated peace process or diminish its prospects. Quite the contrary; it is complementary.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“We are particularly concerned that such decisions are adopted at a crucial time for the future of the peace process. We believe that settlement activities are a primary impediment to a two-State solution. They undermine the painstaking efforts of the international community to relaunch the dialogue and dash existing hopes. Now more than ever, the parties need to take steps towards each other, and not unilateral steps that change the situation on the ground and prejudice the final parameters for a settlement. Israel must reassess its plans for construction in East Jerusalem and cease its demolition of Palestinian structures. Despite the troublesome situation in the Palestinian-Israeli area, Russia, as a member of the Quartet, together with its partners, is prepared to use any opportunity to advance towards peace in the region.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“What is more, the Quartet of Middle East mediators has stepped up its work, within which intensive efforts are under way to narrow the differences of the parties. We would like to highlight the Quartet's statement adopted on 23 September in New York, reaffirming the importance and inviolability of the entire international legal basis for the Middle East settlement, including the well-known Security Council resolutions, the Madrid principles - including the key principle of land for peace - and the Road Map and previous agreements between the parties. Nevertheless, the authorities in Israel, in violation of the norms and principles of international law and ignoring the view of members of the Quartet, continue to authorize the construction of more and more housing units in the occupied territories.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): At the outset we wish to express our condolences to Turkey with respect to the destructive earthquake that hit the country, which has claimed human lives. We are grateful to Mr. Pascoe for his briefing on developments in the Middle East. We share his concerns with respect to the stalemate in the process of a Middle East settlement. As of today, resumption of direct Israeli- Palestinian talks continues to be one of the most pressing tasks. It is distressing that the parties have yet to progress towards establishing an atmosphere of mutual trust, which is an important condition for a serious and productive dialogue. At the same time, one must be encouraged by the fact that despite certain pessimistic forecasts, this past September did not lead to any major upheavals.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“We also welcome the idea of holding a subregional conference on the problem. We must not underestimate the risk of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. If effective measures are not taken to address it now, the situation could get out of control in the near future. In that case, more resources and additional effort will be required to deal with it. The aim should be for the countries of West and Central Africa, with the support of the international community, to implement a combined anti-piracy strategy and a coordinated security system for shipping in the Gulf of Guinea. Given Russia's own experience in this area, we are ready also to consider possible cooperative support to those countries and regional groupings.”
2011-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6633 (2011) · source
“We must step up control of the coast by improving coast guard services and providing them with the latest technical equipment. We must build on successful experience in combating piracy in other regions of the world's oceans, based on the valuable work of the International Maritime Organization in that arena. It is clear that the primary burden for dealing with the threat of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea lies with the States of the region. However, they require significant international support in their struggle. We welcome the organizational and practical steps adopted by the countries of the region, either individually or within the context of regional groupings, in particular ECOWAS, the Economic Community of Central African States and the Gulf of Guinea Commission, aimed at developing effective ant-piracy measures.”
2011-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6633 (2011) · source
“Whereas in the past there were minor robberies and the seizure of small vessels and small quantities of freight, today we are seeing large-scale robberies carried out by well-equipped groups of pirates. In addition, piracy in the Gulf of Guinea is becoming increasingly violent. We must also now consider the possibility of links between piracy and other branches of organized crime, including drug trafficking in Western Africa. The situation in that region continues to be a growing concern for shipping companies and the insurance industry. Most of the attacks are carried out close to shore, within the territorial waters of coastal States. That demands appropriate measures of response, mainly from the affected countries of the region, in order to enhance the security of shipping.”
2011-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6633 (2011) · source
“We believe that such acts are serious crimes and that the security of people, including Russian citizens, is at risk, and we therefore intend to give this issue high priority. There were isolated attacks on vessels in the Gulf of Guinea in the past, but this year piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coasts of Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria have shown all the hallmarks of a well- functioning criminal enterprise that threatens the security of maritime shipping and the economic well- being of coastal States. Based on information from the International Maritime Organization, since the beginning of this year there have been upwards of 30 incidents in the Gulf of Guinea. We believe that the real figure is much higher. In comparison, in 2010 there was not a single serious attack. In addition, the character of these acts of piracy is changing.”
2011-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6633 (2011) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, for his substantive briefing. We also welcome the participation in this meeting of representatives of the Economic Community of Western African States (ECOWAS) and the Gulf of Guinea Commission. The Russian Federation is seriously concerned about the recent upsurge in armed robbery at sea and the seizure of vessels for ransom as well as of high- value freight off the west coast of Africa. On 8 October, 70 nautical miles south of Lagos, the German tanker Cape Bird was seized; it was freed on 14 October. Russian Federation citizens were among the crew taken hostage. That was not the first case where Russian sailors suffered acts of piracy in that subregion.”
2011-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6633 (2011) · source
“We believe that, first and foremost through the frameworks of the African Union and their subregional organizations, they bear primary responsibility for directing the settlement of conflicts and post-conflict peacebuilding, and that the international community should support these efforts, which aim not only to resolve regional crises but also to address problems related to social and economic development and humanitarian issues. Russia is an active participant in such efforts, including those involving international financial institutions, United Nations specialized agencies and other initiatives. We are grateful to the Nigerian delegation for coordinating the drafting of the presidential statement, and we support its adoption.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“The complexity of the tasks confronting States that have come through the "hot" stages of a crisis demands the formulation of a balanced strategy to resolve them, based on the interrelated issues of security, social and economic development and the protection of human rights. This requires a comprehensive approach based on unified objectives and predictable material, technical and financial support. In the area of security sector reform, regional capacities have demonstrated great effectiveness. Neighbouring countries and subregional organizations have a better understanding of sore points and can propose effective remedies. Africa, which is represented at the head of today's Council meeting, is a clear example of such regional cooperation. In this context, we support the activity of African States in the area of SSR.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“In accomplishing their main tasks - establishing peace and creating the conditions needed for general national dialogue and sustainable post-crisis development - United Nations peacekeepers play a critical role by establishing a climate conducive to the provision of peacebuilding assistance on a larger scale, and in particular by contributing significantly to setting up law enforcement and security institutions in countries emerging from conflict. We support the work of the Peacebuilding Commission in making recommendations for the provision of consistent international support for a number of countries emerging from conflict.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“However, the countries receiving such assistance must be in charge of defining the strategy and coordinating action. There can be no ready-made solutions, which often do not take into account the specifics and needs of post-conflict States. Any assistance on the part of the international community, whatever form it takes, must be provided with the agreement of the national Governments and with respect for the principles of sovereignty and political independence. The United Nations plays a central role in providing SSR assistance to post-conflict countries. Today, many preliminary tasks in the area of SSR, such as peacebuilding efforts, fall to United Nations peacekeeping operations.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are pleased to welcome you today to the Council, Sir. The best guarantee of ensuring the successful execution of reforms in the areas of security and the rule of law in post-conflict countries is achieving solid peace, a broad national consensus and sustainable development. There can be no question that the conduct of security sector reform (SSR) is the sovereign right of national Governments. They have primary responsibility for the results. In this regard, Governments must define their priorities themselves, and their executive bodies must be in charge of their practical implementation. In addition, the international community's help with security sector reform is clearly essential.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“Changes for a peaceful resolution are possible, and we will be supporting those prospects in coordination with all constructively inclined peace partners. If Council colleagues agree with our approach, which is aimed at dialogue and full national reconciliation in Syria, we will continue to work on the Russian-Chinese draft so as to arrive at a balanced resolution containing the vital elements for a settlement. Our draft remains on the table. On that basis, we are prepared to develop a genuinely collective and constructive position for the international community and not get involved with legitimizing previously adopted unilateral sanctions or attempts at violent regime change. The people of Syria deserve peaceful change, with the support of the international community.”
2011-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6627 (2011) · source
“Judging by what the Arab League has done and what is being shown on television, our efforts are bearing fruit. We are continuing to work with constructive patriotic groups of the Syrian opposition who are concerned about the fate of their country and who have said that they want no foreign interference in their internal affairs. 11-52974 We believe that today's message will be correctly understood by the opposition forces. There is no alternative to dialogue; there cannot be. If the opposition believes that Mr. Al-Assad's laws are imperfect, then it must take up the invitation of the Government to discuss them. We will indicate our concerns to the leaders of the Syrian opposition when they visit Moscow in the near future.”
2011-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6627 (2011) · source
“The best way to end the crisis is to refuse to provoke a confrontation and to bring together all responsible members of the international community so as to induce the parties to launch an inclusive intra-Syrian political process. This is the path taken in Yemen, where intensive mediation efforts are under way aimed at bringing together the belligerent parties. Russia is continuing to work with Damascus. We call on the Syrian leadership to more speedily implement the changes. They need to free those who have been detained during the unrest and who have committed no criminal acts. A more active dialogue must be undertaken with the opposition and access must be given to the international media, as well as step up their interaction with the League of Arab States.”
2011-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6627 (2011) · source
“We convey our condolences to Mufti Ahmad Hassoon, who is well known in the East for his active efforts to lay the foundations for tolerance and international dialogue, in connection with the death of his 22-year-old son in a terrorist attack on Sunday. We must bear in mind the fact that a significant number of Syrians do not agree with the demand for a quick regime change and would rather see gradual changes, believing that they have to be implemented while maintaining civil peace and harmony in the country. Such changes, even if they are late in coming, are still beginning to be implemented, and we must not overlook this.”
2011-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6627 (2011) · source
“With respect to Syria, we are not advocates of the Al-Assad regime. We believe that the violence is unacceptable, and we condemn the repression of protests by peaceful demonstrators. However, the continuation of this tragedy cannot be blamed only on the harsh actions of the authorities. Recent events convincingly show that the radical opposition no longer hides its extremist bent and is relying on terrorist tactics, hoping for foreign sponsors and acting outside of the law. Armed groups supported by smuggling and other illegal activities are providing supplies, taking over land, and killing and perpetrating atrocities against people who comply with the law- enforcement authorities. In universities and schools, representatives of the Syrian intelligentsia and civil service have recently been casualties of the terrorists.”
2011-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6627 (2011) · source
“For us, Members of the United Nations, including in terms of a precedent, it is very important to know how the resolution was implemented and how a Security Council resolution turned into its opposite. The demand for a quick ceasefire turned into a full-fledged civil war, the humanitarian, social, economic and military consequences of which transcend Libyan borders. The situation in connection with the no-fly zone has morphed into the bombing of oil refineries, television stations and other civilian sites. The arms embargo has morphed into a naval blockade in western Libya, including a blockade of humanitarian goods. Today the tragedy of Benghazi has spread to other western Libyan towns - Sirte and Bani Walid. These types of models should be excluded from global practices once and for all.”
2011-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6627 (2011) · source
“The situation in Syria cannot be considered in the Council separately from the Libyan experience. The international community is alarmed by statements that compliance with Security Council resolutions on Libya in the NATO interpretation is a model for the future actions of NATO in implementing the responsibility to protect. It is easy to see that today's "Unified Protector" model could happen in Syria. All present should understand that the Russian position regarding the conflict in Libya is in no way based on any kind of special ties with the Al-Qadhafi regime, especially since a number of States represented at this table had warmer relations with the Libyan Arab J amahiriya. The people of Libya have spoken regarding Al-Qadhafi, and they have determined his fate.”
2011-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6627 (2011) · source
“Such an approach contravenes the principle of a peaceful settlement of the crisis on the basis of a full Syrian national 3 dialogue. Our proposals for wording on the non-acceptability of foreign military intervention were not taken into account, and, based on the well-known events in North Africa, that can only put us on our guard. Equally alarming is the weak wording in connection with the opposition and the lack of an appeal to them to distance themselves from extremists. Given the basis of statements by some Western politicians on President Al-Assad's loss of legitimacy, such an approach could trigger a full-fledged conflict in Syria and destabilization in the region as a whole. The collapse of Syria as a result of a civil war would have a very destructive impact on the situation in the entire Middle East.”
2011-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6627 (2011) · source