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“At the same time, extremists have been considerably more active in the north and north-east of the country. The Afghan security forces and the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) must step up their activity to counter the spread of instability to the north of the country and across its borders, jointly resolving the complex tasks involved in normalizing the situation in Afghanistan. The withdrawal of ISAF will be possibly only once it has discharged its Security Council mandate. That will require the formation of multilaterally trained national armed forces capable of combating terrorism, banditry and drug-related crime on their own and of stabilizing the overall situation in Afghanistan. We support the policy of the leadership of Afghanistan aimed at national reconciliation.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank Mr. Staffan de Mistura for his thorough analysis of the situation in Afghanistan. We greatly value the work of Mr. De Mistura and the Mission he heads. The Kabul process is at a watershed point in the continuing tense conditions in the country's military and political situation. The main source of the threat to Afghanistan and the region as a whole remains the terrorist activity of the Taliban and Al-Qaida, witnessed by the increase in their targeted acts of violence against the civilian population and United Nations personnel. We note the successes of the international military presence in southern Afghanistan. So far, unfortunately, they are not part of a long-term positive trend.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian delegation abstained from the voting for the following reasons. The adoption of resolution 1966 (2010) by the Council was a step it was forced to take as a result of the Tribunals' drawing out their activities. The work of the Tribunals was to end by the deadlines established by resolutions 1503 (2003) and 1534 (2004) within the framework of the completion strategy. The Tribunals had every opportunity to do so. However, that did not occur. We firmly believe that today's resolution is the last on the issue of the duration of the Tribunals' activities, and that they will be fully wound up by the end of 2014. We welcome the contribution of the Austrian chairmanship of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals in reaching today's very difficult compromise.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6463 (2010) · source
“For the Russian Federation, the matter of priority is settlement of the Abyei situation. We are convinced that the Sudanese parties are capable of resolving the broad range of disagreements that have arisen among them, while counting on the willingness of the international community to provide all necessary support. Future cooperation among the Sudanese parties is key to the full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, including the six-month transition period following the referendum. What is most important is to maintain peace in the Sudan, thus guaranteeing stability in the subregion. Of course, the chances of achieving such an outcome would improve if a general political agreement in Darfur could be reached as soon as possible.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source
“My delegation notes the parties' peaceful and orderly conduct of the voter registration process for the referendum. We agree with the assessment of the Secretary-General's Panel on the Referenda in the Sudan that completion of that process will lay the foundation for the voting on 9 January 2011. The Russian Federation will respect whatever choice is made by the people of the Southern Sudan, but it is important that outsiders not prejudge the results of the referendum. We must bear in mind that the counting process for the referendum is likely to take a certain amount of time. My country is counting on the constructive role that the Secretary-General's Panel is called upon to play in that respect. We welcome the ongoing dialogue among the Sudanese parties on a broad range of issues of importance in the post-referendum period.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): My delegation is grateful for the briefings that we have heard this morning and welcomes this morning's constructive discussion. We believe that, whatever the outcome of the referendum may be, it will not only determine the future and status of the Southern Sudan, but will also impact significantly on the overall political situation in the region. The Russian Federation hopes that the results of the referendum will prepare the groundwork for the post-conflict settlement process and the further sustainable development of the Sudan. We welcome the strong commitment by the Government of the Sudan to implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, including the peaceful and timely holding of the referendum on self-determination for the South of the country.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source
“It is important to ensure substantive assistance for the future electoral process and the upcoming census of the population. It will be impossible to meet all those challenges without appropriate security for Mission personnel. A significant share of the responsibility for that falls to the Iraqi authorities. For our part, we are prepared to continue to help Iraq to address the challenges ahead.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“The prevailing positive potential must still be converted into concrete results. Of full and ongoing use is the work of the High-level Coordinator, whose mandate is solely humanitarian in nature. Given all the existing problems on the Iraqi political scene and the withdrawal of the foreign military contingent, the role of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq has increased considerably. We deeply appreciate the Mission's humanitarian efforts in helping to establish Government agencies, resolving internal border issues, and constructively involving Iraq's neighbours in the settlement process. We look forward to further effective work of the Mission, within its mandate, with the leaders of the parliamentary caucuses towards agreeing future amendments to the country's Constitution.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“Work must also be completed on the harmonization of Iraqi legislation with international norms regarding export controls and control of dual- use items. Iraq must settle a number of issues with neighbouring States. In welcoming the improvement in relations between Baghdad and Damascus and the positive momentum in relations with other regional partners, we call for the unconditional observance of the Iraq-Kuwait borders, the recognition of the finality of their demarcation, and the clear-cut implementation of the border infrastructure support project. Iraq needs to enhance its cooperation with Kuwait towards achieving qualitative progress in the search for missing Kuwaitis and Kuwaiti property, including the archives. That will entail further relevant work by the Iraqi authorities.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“Having adopted today's resolutions, we wish to emphasize once again that Russia's position on arrangements for withdrawing from sanctions restrictions remains consistent and unchanged. We support the phased review by the Security Council of the provisions of the relevant resolutions, and the lifting of those that have been implemented or become irrelevant. We are prepared to do further work on assessing the implementation of Iraq's remaining obligations on the basis of the mechanism enshrined in resolution 1859 (2008). The international community expects Iraq promptly to ratify the additional protocol to the safeguards agreement of the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test- Ban Treaty.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“Ethnic and religious friction is periodically exacerbated. In such conditions, it is especially important to ensure a sustainable and broadly representative political process and the consistent normalization of relations between Iraq and other States of the region. We are pleased that the Iraqi political forces have achieved agreements on establishing their highest governing bodies. The urgent challenge now is not to delay the final formation of the Government, which must fully reflect the concept of a national partnership. It is important in practice to ensure the contribution of political groups and broad segments of the population in the work of the organs of governing power; otherwise, attempts to normalize the internal political situation and to maintain Iraq's territorial integrity will be jeopardized.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Today's meeting of the Security Council opens a new chapter in the contemporary history of Iraq. We have just adopted three resolutions lifting the majority of Chapter VII restrictions placed on that country. This was possible as a result of the planned and joint work of the Iraqi authorities and the Council's members. Iraq is gradually acquiring the international status it possessed before August 1990. We welcome this process. The Iraqi people, however, still have a great deal to do in order to build a secure, stable, united and democratic State based on the rule of law and respect for human rights, living in peace and harmony with its neighbours. One cannot but be concerned over the security situation in Iraq. The terrorist threat has not abated. Armed groups are active.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“Russia respects the sovereignty and independence of the Sudan and will continue, in cooperation with the Government of National Unity, including both parties to the CPA, to assist Sudanese settlement politically and practically. The President of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Medvedev, has taken the decision to deploy an additional Russian helicopter unit to UNMIS. Russian representatives will participate in the international observer team for the forthcoming referendum in Southern Sudan.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“In that respect, the main responsibility for ensuring the security of the country's civilian population and the foreign citizens within the territory of Southern Sudan lies with the Sudanese authorities. In order to ensure the Sudan's stability, it is crucial to resolve the conflict in Darfur. The Doha political process must therefore be comprehensive and bring the main rebel groups on board. It is important to influence in a coordinated manner those leaders of the rebel movement who have doggedly remained outside the negotiation framework. Early achievement by the Darfur parties of substantive political agreements will facilitate the holding of the referendums in the Sudan and give impetus to the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“The pending issues should be addressed by the parties exclusively in the political sphere. Further assistance from the international community and international and regional mediators to normalize the situation in the Sudan should focus on supporting constructive interaction among the Sudanese parties. We welcome the work of the Secretary-General's panel to monitor the referendums. We trust that it will help to build trust among the Sudanese parties. We attach particular significance to the role of the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) in helping to ensure security, protect the civilian population and provide technical and logistical support to the process of planning and holding the referendums.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“We note the active role of the African Union and its High-Level Implementation Panel for Sudan, chaired by Thabo Mbeki, which will assist the parties to achieve significant progress in agreeing upon the fundamental principles of settlement, including the issues of border demarcation, the distribution of revenue from natural resources, finances, security, citizenship and international legal instruments. The agenda includes the issue of the organization of the referendum on the Abyei region. A compromise must be reached to resolve disagreements on Blue Nile and Southern Kordofan states. The parties must make maximum efforts to prevent an increase in inter-tribal conflict in these regions and to keep the process within the context of the negotiated decisions.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“Irrespective of its outcome, the referendum will pave the way for the whole of the Sudan to make the transition to a significant new level of development. It is important for the parties' representatives to continue their bilateral efforts to implement their CPA obligations. We welcome the fact that, in line with the timetable for preparing for the referendum, the voter registration process has started and is taking place in a peaceful and organized fashion.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We welcome the constructive nature of today's discussion, which is in line with the Russian approach. The Russian Federation has consistently supported the efforts of the Sudanese parties to implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), the main document for a settlement in Southern Sudan. By encouraging the efforts of the parties to ensure that keeping the Sudan unified is an attractive outcome, the CPA stipulates the holding of a referendum on self-determination for Southern Sudan. In order to support peace and stability in the Sudan and in Africa as a whole, it is now crucial to ensure the timely and proper holding of the referendum. The Sudanese people must determine the future of their State on their own. The Russian Federation will respect any outcome of the referendum.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“We welcome the efforts to make the work of the Committee more planned and systemic, and we hope that these efforts will be continued. We are in favour of the Committee continuing to give priority attention to the tasks of assisting States in implementing resolution 1540 (2004) and coordinating activities by the international community to that end. For our part, we are ready to continue actively supporting these measures, including in the context of our ongoing cooperation on issues related to resolution 1540 (2004) with member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“The Russian Federation attaches great importance to the unswerving implementation by all States of resolution 1540 (2004) and subsequent resolutions 1673 (2006) and 1810 (2008), which are designed to serve as a reliable obstacle to prevent weapons of mass destruction, their means of delivery and related materials from falling into the hands of terrorists. The Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) plays a key role in reinforcing and enhancing the effectiveness of international efforts to carry out the measures provided for in these resolutions. We believe that the Committee and its group of experts worked hard during the reporting period to help to further enhance the activities of the international community to counter proliferation risks and threats.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“We hope that the Ombudsperson, who has begun work on de-listing, will contribute to making the Committee's procedures more transparent, so as to avoid doubts about the legitimacy of applying sanctions, including on the part of regional and national courts. We call on States, pursuant to resolutions 1735 (2006) and 1904 (2009), to continue to submit to the Committee requests for inclusion on the sanctions list of individuals and organizations with ties to the Taliban and Al-Qaida, including those who finance their terrorist activities through income from the illegal drug trade.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“We continue to believe that removing individuals from the sanctions list is possible only on an individual basis. At the same time, we consider unacceptable any proposals for the simplified de-listing of some categories of individuals or entities on the list contrary to existing procedures. We support the efforts of the Committee and its Monitoring Team in keeping the sanctions list up to date so that it reflects the real nature of today's terrorist threat. The comprehensive review of the list that was carried out was aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the Committee's work and strengthening the sanctions regime.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“The Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) remains one of the fundamental mechanisms of the Security Council in suppressing the terrorist activities of Al-Qaida and the Taliban and the spread of their influence and extremist ideology. We call on all States to take firm measures with respect to individuals and entities on the sanctions list, as stipulated in the relevant Security Council resolutions and in the guidelines for the work of the 1267 Committee. We support the Afghan leadership's policy aimed at national reconciliation and the reintegration into society of those members of illegal armed groups who are not tainted by crimes against the Afghan people, who have renounced violence and ties with Al-Qaida and who have recognized the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“We believe that this meeting will create conditions conducive to an in-depth consideration of the whole range of issues related to resolution 1624 (2005). It is also important that the specialized Committee of the Security Council once again bring international organizations together to discuss the latest challenges in contemporary counter-terrorism efforts. We welcome the assistance given to the Counter- Terrorism Committee by its Executive Directorate. We support in every way the participation of the Directorate on the basis of the existing mandate and the efforts of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and its cooperation with the expert groups of Security Council specialized committees.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“Among the thematic priorities dealt with by the CTC, we note the subjects of specialized international cooperation, extradition and mutual legal assistance, as well as the issue of curbing incitement of terrorist acts in accordance with resolution 1624 (2005). We believe it is necessary to step up efforts to implement resolution 1624 (2005), develop the practice of including relevant issues on the programme for country visits, analyse best practices and experience with a View to their wider dissemination, and prepare a further global report on the state of affairs in this area. In this context, we welcome the recent decision of the CTC to hold a meeting of the Committee in April 2011, at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, with international, regional and subregional organizations on the subject of preventing terrorism.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“The Counter- Terrorism Committee (CTC), backed by its Counter- Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED), continued to actively monitor implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) and work on resolution 1624 (2005). Moreover, the CTC and CTED increased the transparency of their work. The Russian Federation supports that approach, believing that it promotes fuller implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005) by all States. We note that the CTC's continued dialogue with States in the framework of the procedure of Preliminary Implementation Assessments of resolution 1373 (2001) and its country visits are yielding results. We advocate further improvement of these fundamental monitoring instruments of the Committee.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank the Permanent Representatives of Austria, Mexico and Turkey, Ambassadors Mayr- Harting, Heller and Apakan, respectively, for their briefings on the work of the Committees they head and for their views. The Russian Federation considers the strengthening of the efforts of these Committees and their Groups of Experts to be an important condition for enhancing the effectiveness of the Security Council's contribution to countering the global terrorism threat. Among the most substantive aspects of the Committees' activities since the briefing in May (see S/PV.6310), we note the following.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“In that respect, we maintain our position that the United Nations Mission in Kosovo, on basis of its mandate from the Security Council, must play as active a role as possible in assisting the process of a Kosovo settlement. We insist on the need to maintain the leading role of the Security Council in resolving the issue of Kosovo, as it remains the guarantor of compliance with international law, the United Nations Charter and its own decisions. Information on the substance and proceedings of negotiations between Belgrade and Pristina should be reflected in the quarterly reports of the Secretary- General on the activities of UNMIK, with reports of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo attached thereto.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“This step should also be seen as premature in the light of the incidents, described today by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, that occurred in the town of Pee during the enthronement ceremony of the Serbian Patriarch. The attempts of the Kosovo media to discredit UNMIK are unacceptable. The campaign against UNMIK jeopardizes its staff's security and prevents the Mission from carrying out its functions. We insist that UNMIK carry out its duties with respect to the external representation of Kosovo in regional and international organizations and mechanisms. Attempts to secure Pristina's participation in international events as a sovereign State are unacceptable.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“There are many reasons for that, including the fact that returnees are not confident about their security, nor are the rights of return encouraged by actions such as those by the Kosovo defence and security entities when, on 26 September, they removed transmitters of the Serbian telecom company in the Serbian-populated areas of Kosovo. As a result of this, almost all the enclaves to the north of the Ibar River have been left without mobile communications and some without landline communications. We believe that that is a blatant violation of human rights as part of an unfair competitive struggle. We believe that such intent is fraught with additional tension in terms of security in Kosovo and could spark growing mistrust of the Serbian population with respect to the readiness of the peacekeeping force to carry out its duties.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“In that regard, we are concerned over the growing activity of the Kosovo Albanian authorities north of the Ibar river, and their plans, despite the negative view of UNMIK on those plans, to build and restore destroyed homes on land that is adjacent to Serbian towns, as well as their plans to open a court without the consent of the United Nations Administration in Mitrovica or of the Serbian city council in northern Mitrovica. The situation continues to be unsatisfactory with respect to the return to Kosovo of internally displaced persons, including Serbian citizens.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“We are of the View that it is undeniable that resolution 1244 (1999) remains fully in effect and remains the international legal basis for a Kosovo settlement that is binding upon all. Our position remains unchanged in respect to that resolution, that is, we do not recognize the unilateral declaration of independence of Kosovo. We believe that it is important for the stakeholders to resume dialogue in order to bring about a settlement of the Kosovo issue. Here, we cannot condone unilateral actions of Pristina and the international presence in northern Kosovo that are aimed at changing realities on the ground in order to impact the modalities and outcomes of the dialogue ahead.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, Mr. Lamberto Zannier, for presenting the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (S/2010/562). We welcome the participation in today's Security Council meeting of the Foreign Minister of Serbia, Mr. Jeremie. We share the assessments contained in his statement. We carefully listened to the statement by Mrs. Citaku. We are disappointed by the unwarranted views that she has expressed, which run counter to Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). Russia supports the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Serbia.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“We cannot endorse an expansive interpretation of the opinion of the European Court of Human Rights or attempts on that pretext to achieve a fundamental revision of the entire Dayton construction. Any step towards constitutional reform should be strictly within the Dayton legal framework.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“The lessons learned from the Butmir initiative demonstrate that the imposition from the outside of ready-made blueprints can only complicate dialogue among Bosnians and lead to an unjustified encouragement of one side. We believe that, with respect to an issue so fundamental to the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina, it will be possible to identify any corrective adjustment only with the consent of all three constituent peoples, as stipulated in the Dayton Peace Agreement. We agree with the view that it would be advisable to begin without delay implementing the recommendations set forth in December 2009 by the European Court of Human Rights. They can and must be implemented on the basis of compromise among the Bosnian sides.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“In the framework of the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council, we agreed on a road map to that end - the 5+2 formula. Following the formation of the structures of power in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the entities, it is now necessary that we return to that task. It is unacceptable to link the 5+2 formula to the achievement of objectives in the framework of the so- called Euro-Atlantic agenda for Bosnia and Herzegovina. The High Representative spoke at great length - perhaps too great a length - of that today. It is especially unacceptable to link it to the achievement of constitutional reform, which would run counter to 10-63264 the programme, collectively agreed upon by the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council, for closing the Office of the High Representative.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“The Bosnians' successful holding of elections in accordance with international standards, as confirmed by international observers, attests to the maturity of Bosnian statehood and the ability of its citizens to take decisions about the future of their country without external guardianship. The international community should work constructively with those leaders who were elected by the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the Republika Srpska. In our view, the main task of the international community in the post-election period is to transfer full responsibility for the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Bosnians themselves. In practical terms, this means ensuring conditions conducive to transforming the Office of the High Representative into a mission of the European Union Special Representative.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“The viability of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a State is reaffirmed by its election as a non-permanent member of the Security Council and by the successful work of its delegation in this principal organ of the United Nations. In these circumstances, the further continuation of the Office of the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, which enjoys extraordinary Bonn powers, no longer has meaning and has become counterproductive. Any unilateral step taken by the High Representative will only exacerbate the situation and provoke a response from the Bosnian sides.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We welcome the participation in today's meeting of the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Radmanovic'. We listened attentively to his assessment of the situation in that country. We are grateful to the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Inzko, for presenting the 8 report on developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina (see S/2010/575, annex). As we see it, the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina remains complex, although we do not wish to overdramatize it. The general elections, a very important milestone for the country, were held in a calm and peaceful manner. There are no direct threats to the Dayton Peace Agreement.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“Our partners in the Council and the relevant agencies and mechanisms of the United Nations system should give greater attention to how to involve women in implementation by enhancing gender equality when establishing peacekeeping contingents and in other relevant issues in mission mandates. Clearly, such issues will need to be approached on the basis of the characteristics of each specific situation. We are convinced that clear efforts by the Security Council, within its mandate, to implement resolution 1325 (2000) will ensure that the resolution's effectiveness is preserved and enhanced in coming decades. Russia intends to actively contribute to that.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“At the same time, we believe that the indicators that it sets out still need to be verified against the realities and practice in terms of their effectiveness vis-a-vis full realization of the potential of resolution 1325 (2000). The effectiveness of the indicators should be considered again after they have been validated by the United Nations system and following the relevant report of the Secretary-General. While they are being validated, the indicators should be used in a measured way and only in situations relating to the implementation of 1325 (2000), as provided for by the presidential statement adopted today (S/PRST/2010/22). In commemorating today 10 years since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), we should emphasize that much still needs to be done.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“The manifold crisis situations in which women suffer require that they be addressed not only by the Security Council, but also by the General Assembly, the Peacebuilding Commission, the Human Rights Council and the Commission on the Status of Women, within their respective mandates. We believe in this context that it is important to avoid duplication and to seek complementarity among the relevant functions of those bodies. Given their range, limiting gender issues exclusively to the Security Council would create imbalances from the standpoint of system-wide coherence and would undermine the effective implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). We are grateful to the Secretary-General for preparing the report before the Council (S/2010/498).”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“Regrettably, women and children continue to be victims of deliberate attacks, including terrorist acts and other violations of international humanitarian law. Recent developments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have demonstrated how tragic the problem of sexual violence continues to be. At the same time, the diverse nature of violence means that due attention must be paid to all its categories. The theme of women and peace and security should not be reduced to individual manifestations alone. Just such a balanced approach formed the basis for resolution 1325 (2000). We are gravely concerned at the killing or wounding of women and children, including through the indiscriminate and excessive use of force. Frequently, such crimes go unpunished. We believe that the Council should without question review such cases.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to all those who opened today's debate for their assessments and information. In particular, we would like to welcome Ms. Michelle Bachelet in her new post as Under-Secretary-General for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and Executive Director of UN Women. We anticipate that the activities of that entity will help to strengthen and enhance the effectiveness of the United Nations on gender issues. In the 10 years since the Security Council adopted resolution 1325 (2000), that instrument has become an effective reference for protecting women in conflict and enhancing the role of women in the prevention and settlement of conflict and in post-conflict recovery.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“The priority here remains the creation by the African Union of a multi-tiered, collective security architecture for the prevention of and timely response to emerging crisis situations. The most important element of the architecture should be the international peacekeeping force known as the African standby force, whose creation the international community is assisting. The Russian Federation is participating in the elaboration and implementation of international assistance programmes for Africa, including for the strengthening of the African Union's peacekeeping capacities. Russia's specialized educational facilities are conducting training programmes for African Union peacekeeping personnel. We intend to continue to develop our cooperation with African States aimed at strengthening peace and stability in the region.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“What is required here is a thorough analysis of the conditions for the deployment and of the needs of specific peacekeeping operations, and multilateral consultations between the African Union and the United Nations on all aspects of United Nations support. What requires separate discussion is the provision of further United Nations support to the African Union Mission in Somalia, keeping in mind the security and humanitarian situation in that country. Yesterday's Security Council meeting (see S/PV.6407) was useful in this respect. In parallel to peacekeeping, we need to devote our attention to bolstering the African Union's mediation and preventive diplomacy capacity.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“We believe that the creation of the United Nations Office to the African Union will optimize assistance for strengthening AU peacekeeping capacities from our universal Organization. Furthering and enhancing the effectiveness of efforts to strengthen regional security and resolving cross-border problems on the African continent will be promoted by the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa, which will be established soon. We hope that the United Nations experience in Western Africa will be brought to bear here. Regarding the provision of logistical and financial support by the United Nations for the African Union's peacekeeping efforts, we are wedded to a rational approach.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“The African Union's peacekeeping role demonstrates the need for rational utilization of the capacities of regional organizations by the Security Council, pursuant to Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter. The existence of robust regional organizations that are capable of bearing a greater share of responsibility for the situation in their regions enables the United Nations to focus on global issues to a greater extent, in the interests of the entire world community. The African Union's peacekeeping capacities require further strengthening, including through support from the international community. There is fruitful cooperation between the Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council and between the secretariats of both organizations.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Today's meeting again demonstrates the special attention that the Security Council devotes to issues of settling crisis situations on the African continent. It is significant in that connection that the Security Council is not the only player in this field. We note with satisfaction that the African Union (AU) is increasingly present in resolving the continent's problems. What is worthy of support is the resolve of the African Union and its member States to bear the responsibility for preventing conflicts and carrying out peacekeeping activities in Africa. A telling example here is the actions of African peacekeepers in Somalia and Darfur, conducted in cooperation with and with the support of the United Nations.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“In that regard, we are concerned over attempts to entangle the issue of the future verdict of the Special Tribunal through leaks regarding accusations against individual Hizbullah officials. Our position concerning the Special Tribunal remains unchanged. We believe that the proceedings should be fair, unbiased and free of all politicization. We welcome the positive momentum in relations between Lebanon and Syria. We view normal good- neighbourly relations between those countries, with which Russia has traditionally enjoyed relations of friendship, to be a substantial contribution to regional stability.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source