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Churkin

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“In our view, the situation in Lebanon is radically different from that which prevailed in 2008. President Sleiman, the Government led by Mr. Hariri and the Lebanese Parliament have been able to create some stability and to ensure the effective operation of force structures and other State institutions. At the same time, the success that has been achieved needs to be bolstered. Against the backdrop of the complex regional situation, it is important for the Lebanese to pursue the processes of strengthening State institutions and domestic stability, which must continue without outside interference. Lebanon cannot be allowed to become the theatre of score-settling between external forces.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source
“We hope that the work of such a commission would promote a general improvement of the situation in the region and that its recommendations would prevent the recurrence of such dramatic events in the future. One pressing issue still pending is that of Palestinian unity. Solutions should continue to be sought in order to achieve reconciliation. We support Egypt's efforts to that end and send a clear message to Hamas in that regard. Our proposal to convene a conference on the Middle East in Moscow remains timely. It enjoys the well-known support of all interested parties. If direct and substantive political dialogue between the Palestinians and Israel becomes sustainable, it will create the conditions necessary for the preparation and holding of the conference - of course, following consultations with all interested parties.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source
“Particularly important in that respect is the mechanism for assisting the Arab- Israeli settlement embodied by the Quartet of international mediators, which is recognized by all interested parties, as well as the development of cooperation between the Quartet and the League of Arab States Contact Group. The situation in the region remains complex, with surges of tension around Gaza and activity by various extremist forces working to undermine the negotiations process. If a detailed, unbiased investigation is to be undertaken of the tragic events occurring around the freedom flotilla, it is important that an international commission under the aegis of the United Nations be set up and that Israel and Turkey agree to participate in it.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source
“It is essential that the Palestinians and Israelis adopt a serious attitude and achieve compromise solutions on all aspects of final status, which will enable the settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the well-known international legal bases: the relevant Security Council resolutions, the Madrid principles and the Arab Peace Initiative. We understand that achieving this will not be easy. Differences of principle exist between Israelis and Palestinians regarding approaches to many issues on the agenda. Even though close United States involvement in the discussions is important, it is also necessary to provide collective assistance for an Israeli-Palestinian settlement.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source
“We believe that the resolution adopted on 9 October at the League of Arab States summit in Sirte will allow for continued contact with the aim of preserving direct talks between Israel and Palestine. We again affirm our position, formulated in particular in the statements of the Middle East Quartet in Moscow on 19 March and in New York on 21 September, regarding the fact that Palestinians and Israelis should strive to find compromise solutions and refrain from unilateral steps that would prejudice the outcome of negotiations and are not recognized by the international community.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to Mr. Fernandez-Taranco for his briefing on the situation in the Middle East. We also listened carefully to the statements of the representatives of Israel and Palestine spelling out their views regarding the Middle East settlement. We view the launch of the Israeli-Palestinian dialogue as an important outcome of the joint efforts undertaken under the aegis of the Quartet of international mediators, with very active Russian participation. We wish to express our deep concern regarding the decision of the Israeli authorities not to extend the moratorium on construction activity and to resume construction in East Jerusalem.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source
“We attach great importance to the Peacebuilding Fund as an emergency financing mechanism that promotes the involvement of long-term reconstruction and development mechanisms. We support our position with an annual contribution to the Fund of $2 million. We continue to study the Secretary-General's report on women and peacebuilding (S/2010/466). A number of its ideas and proposals are of clear interest and can be put into practice. Excessive haste, however, is not a good idea here. As the report indicates, the implementation of its proposals will require a review of a whole range of procedures as well as changes to programme planning. We stand ready to continue to work on the Secretary-General's proposals. We endorse the adoption of the presidential statement prepared by the Ugandan delegation.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“They include combating organized crime and drug trafficking, incorporating post-conflict needs-assessment practices, international civil capacity reviews and the creation and training of United Nations teams of experts, while observing the most equitable possible geographical representation. Many early peacebuilding tasks now fall to United Nations peacekeeping operations. While carrying out their main mission - the advancement of the peace process - United Nations peacekeepers play a critical role in establishing conditions conducive to the provision of larger-scale peacebuilding assistance. We should bear in mind, however, that peacebuilding is a lengthy and multifaceted process, far exceeding the time taken by peacekeeping operations.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Undoubtedly, the United Nations has a special role in coordinating international post-conflict rehabilitation efforts. We understand well that such action implies a great many difficulties and requires coordinated efforts on the part of the United Nations Secretariat, programmes and funds, from Member States, regional organizations and international financial institutions. Such difficulties include, as the report discusses, fragmented and insufficient coordination, irrational division of labour among peacebuilding stakeholders and shortcomings in financing mechanisms. That is why we support the Secretary-General's efforts to bolster, in accordance with the existing mandate, the coordinating role of the United Nations in key peacebuilding areas.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Many of its ideas and proposals are rational, in our view. It is clear that peacebuilding activity must be based on the principle of national responsibility for approaches to implementing it. The success of peacebuilding efforts in the Middle East, Afghanistan, Africa, Haiti and Timor-Leste results from taking into account the interests and priorities of the host countries. Any assistance from the international community, regardless of the form it takes, should be at the consent of national Governments, with respect for the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity. It is important to be mindful of the specifics that apply to each individual State. A key component of successful post-conflict peacebuilding is strengthening national and social potentials.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to the Ugandan delegation for organizing this Council meeting on the topic of post-conflict peacebuilding. The complex nature of the tasks that face States going through the "hot" phase of a crisis requires a balanced strategy for carrying them out, one based on the interconnectedness of security, social and economic development and human rights- related issues. A holistic approach is needed, based on united, objective and predictable logistical and financial sources, effectively pooled stabilizing action, close coordination, taking regional contexts into consideration and the maximum possible use of the potential of regional organizations. That is how we view the Secretary-General's report on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict (S/2010/386).”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We attach great importance to the Peacebuilding Fund as an emergency financing mechanism that promotes the involvement of long-term reconstruction and development mechanisms. We support our position with an annual contribution to the Fund of $2 million. We continue to study the Secretary-General's report on women and peacebuilding (S/2010/466). A number of its ideas and proposals are of clear interest and can be put into practice. Excessive haste, however, is not a good idea here. As the report indicates, the implementation of its proposals will require a review of a whole range of procedures as well as changes to programme planning. We stand ready to continue to work on the Secretary-General's proposals. We endorse the adoption of the presidential statement prepared by the Ugandan delegation.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source
“They include combating organized crime and drug trafficking, incorporating post-conflict needs-assessment practices, international civil capacity reviews and the creation and training of United Nations teams of experts, while observing the most equitable possible geographical representation. Many early peacebuilding tasks now fall to United Nations peacekeeping operations. While carrying out their main mission - the advancement of the peace process - United Nations peacekeepers play a critical role in establishing conditions conducive to the provision of larger-scale peacebuilding assistance. We should bear in mind, however, that peacebuilding is a lengthy and multifaceted process, far exceeding the time taken by peacekeeping operations.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source
“Undoubtedly, the United Nations has a special role in coordinating international post-conflict rehabilitation efforts. We understand well that such action implies a great many difficulties and requires coordinated efforts on the part of the United Nations Secretariat, programmes and funds, from Member States, regional organizations and international financial institutions. Such difficulties include, as the report discusses, fragmented and insufficient coordination, irrational division of labour among peacebuilding stakeholders and shortcomings in financing mechanisms. That is why we support the Secretary-General's efforts to bolster, in accordance with the existing mandate, the coordinating role of the United Nations in key peacebuilding areas.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source
“Many of its ideas and proposals are rational, in our view. It is clear that peacebuilding activity must be based on the principle of national responsibility for approaches to implementing it. The success of peacebuilding efforts in the Middle East, Afghanistan, Africa, Haiti and Timor-Leste results from taking into account the interests and priorities of the host countries. Any assistance from the international community, regardless of the form it takes, should be at the consent of national Governments, with respect for the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity. It is important to be mindful of the specifics that apply to each individual State. A key component of successful post-conflict peacebuilding is strengthening national and social potentials.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to the Ugandan delegation for organizing this Council meeting on the topic of post-conflict peacebuilding. The complex nature of the tasks that face States going through the "hot" phase of a crisis requires a balanced strategy for carrying them out, one based on the interconnectedness of security, social and economic development and human rights- related issues. A holistic approach is needed, based on united, objective and predictable logistical and financial sources, effectively pooled stabilizing action, close coordination, taking regional contexts into consideration and the maximum possible use of the potential of regional organizations. That is how we view the Secretary-General's report on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict (S/2010/386).”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source
“We are working with our partners on additional measures to equip Afghanistan's army and police. We are expanding our 10 assistance in training personnel for Afghanistan's security structures. We are contributing to the reconstruction of the economy and major infrastructure facilities in Afghanistan. This year, the Russian Federation wrote off the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan's remaining debt of $891 million. The total amount of debt forgiven is $12 billion. This is an absolute record among Afghanistan's donors. We continue to provide humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. As part of our regular contribution to the World Food Programme, we have started supplying $5 million worth of wheat flour.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“A contribution to these collective efforts is being made by the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), within whose framework an SCO Afghanistan contact group is active. This was also an item on the agenda of August's meeting of the Presidents of Russia, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tajikistan in Sochi. At its conclusion, a joint declaration backing the Kabul process and priority programmes in the field of security, State governance, development of the economy and infrastructure was adopted. The Russian Federation will continue to step up its cooperation with Afghanistan and a broad circle of international partners for the successful post-conflict restoration of Afghanistan. We enable ISAF cargo and personnel to transit to Afghanistan through Russian territory.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“In order to achieve peace and security in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, we support the Afghan leadership's policy of national reconciliation, and the reintegration into Afghan society of those participants in illegal armed groups who are not tainted by crimes and have renounced violence, ceased armed combat, recognized the Constitution of Afghanistan and broken with Al-Qaida and other terrorist groups. We believe that former terrorists can be de-listed from the United Nations sanctions list only on an individual basis in line with established procedure. We welcome the increased attention paid to the development of effective regional cooperation to promote assistance in solving Afghanistan's problems.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“What is unexplainable in the fight against the drug threat is the passivity of NATO, which for some years now has failed to respond to eminently logical proposals for forging cooperation in this field with the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), which is carrying out active counter-narcotics activities. Indeed, the CSTO has just successfully concluded the latest phase of the counter-narcotics Operation Kanal, which was also linked to activities in stabilizing the situation in southern Kyrgyzstan.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“It is immoral to claim that, without drug crops, Afghan farmers will lose their livelihood. They are merely being exploited by drug traffickers. Steps to combat the drug industry in Afghanistan must be comprehensive in nature and cover the entire chain, from eradicating drug crops, destroying drug infrastructure and marking precursors to arresting drug 9 lords and listing them on the Security Council sanctions lists. We await relevant proposals from the Government of Afghanistan and from those countries whose contingents are present in the country, as well as from the leadership of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“That will require suppressing the terrorist threat, training effective, combat-capable Afghan security structures, suppressing drug trafficking, achieving national reconciliation, creating effective mechanisms of State authority, restoring economic potential and developing democratic institutions. The international presence in Afghanistan must assist in resolving these issues. A very pressing issue on the agenda is the intensification of international efforts to combat the Afghan drug threat. Drug trafficking, which has fused with terrorism, has become a threat to peace and security. It is clear that measures undertaken in this field are not yielding the expected results. The alternative crops programme is important, but crime will always be more profitable than legal trade.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“ISAF will in the near future have to resolve complex issues in close cooperation with its Afghan partners. Its withdrawal without prejudice to the stability of Afghanistan and the entire region will be possible only after multilateral training of the national armed forces to make them able independently to fight terrorism, banditism and drug trafficking. A precondition for the termination of the ISAF mission in Afghanistan is its fulfilment of the Security Council's mandate. A lengthy path remains to be traveled in Afghanistan to implement the comprehensive strategy for peace, security, reconstruction and integration.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“The report includes disturbing figures on significant increase of 69 per cent in the number of security incidents. The terrorist activity of the Taliban 10-55499 and Al-Qaida remains the main source of danger to the security of Afghanistan and the region as a whole. There has been a recent increase in the number of incursions of groups of combatants from northern Afghanistan into neighbouring countries of Central Asia. Armed clashes in these countries, including Tajikistan, are extremely disturbing to States of the region, including Russia, that share what are in effect open borders with Afghanistan. We believe that the Afghan security sector and the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) need to bolster their actions to counter the spread of instability in northern Afghanistan and across its borders.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“The international conference in Afghanistan in July launched the Kabul process and its main elements of international assistance to Afghan authorities in achieving independent control of issues of security and development and the gradual taking on of primary responsibilities in these fields. The parliamentary elections of 18 September allowed the Afghan people to turn a new page in the strengthening of democratic governance in their country. Their conduct alone in such a complex military-political situation, despite intimidation and destabilizing actions by extremists, was a test of solidity of the Afghan Government and security structures. At the same time, the military and political situation in the country remains tense, with a trend towards deterioration, including in previously calm northern regions.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, for his comprehensive analysis of the situation in Afghanistan and the presentation of the report on the situation in this country (S/2010/463). It is with heightened attention that we listened to the presentation of Mr. Zalmai Rassoul, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Events have taken place in the past few months which can be considered key in the history of Afghanistan.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to affirm that the Russian Federation is ready, in close cooperation with other States, to pursue its Vigorous efforts to strengthen the international community and to bolster the potential of the United Nations to resolve pressing issues related to counter-terrorism security.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“We are pleased to note that Russia's 2006 initiative for a public-private counter-terrorism partnership has taken shape, gained the necessary momentum and become a concrete part of practical measures, programmes and projects throughout the world. We will continue to contribute to that work both nationally and in line with the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute and the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force. The adoption of today's draft presidential statement will reaffirm the Council's resolve and unity in countering the unrelenting threat of terrorism. It appropriately reflects the Council's increasing efforts to counter terrorism and to address that scourge.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“In that regard, we note the significance of resolution 1624 (2005), which seeks to counter incitement to terrorism and to enhance intercultural dialogue and preventive measures. Russia does not accept the theory of a clash of civilizations and cultures. It categorically rejects the equation of any religion with terrorism. In that regard, we see potential for the Turkish-Spanish Alliance of Civilizations initiative, which calls for projects to be implemented under the Alliance to further counter the ideological spread of terrorism. Counter-terrorist efforts will be significantly more effective if States, civil societies and business work together in the context of an equal and reciprocal partnership.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“We should also recall the existing international counter-terrorism conventions. Efforts to increase the number of signatories should be pursued in order to promote their full implementation. We note the important role in that process of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, whose services are increasingly in demand. Time has shown that counter-terrorism law enforcement measures must be complemented by wide- ranging efforts to prevent terrorism, including steps to eliminate the conditions that fuel it, to further dialogue among civilizations and faiths, to counter the ideology of violence and militant extremism, and to address the radicalization of societies.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“Here, the effectiveness of international preventive cooperation, including mutual legal assistance, must be strengthened. The principle of extradition or trial must prevail. Legal loopholes, safe havens and other ways to escape accountability must be eliminated. In that context, it is appropriate to recall Russia's proposal to develop a global convention on extradition and mutual legal assistance, including in counter-terrorism. The overall strengthening of the international legal basis to fight terrorism is a pressing matter. The issue of defining terrorism must be resolved in a comprehensive counter-terrorism convention. The need to further regulate cyberspace, including preventing its use for terrorist purposes, is increasingly evident. I reaffirm that Russia supports the establishment of a comprehensive convention on cybercrime.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“On a practical level, suppressing the financing of and other support to terrorists, ensuring that borders are monitored for terrorist activity, and severing the links between terrorism and organized crime, including drug trafficking, remain pressing issues. A clear example of such dangerous links is Afghanistan, where terrorism and drug production continue to fuel each other. According to our assessment, Afghan drug production has increased to such an extent that it threatens international peace and stability. The link between piracy and terrorism is increasingly evident. In certain regions of the world, pirate groups share their revenue with terrorists. It is also very important to take effective steps to ensure that terrorist acts are punished.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“The Security Council's resolutions on counter- terrorism remain topical and important. Their full implementation by United Nations Members is an essential elements of the wide range of counter- terrorism measures to which States have committed themselves under the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy. Russia is prepared to continue to actively support the counter-terrorism work of the Security Council and its specialized subsidiary committees, and to seek to bolster the effectiveness of measures taken by the Council. We believe that the further strengthening of dialogue between the Security Council and Member States on implementing the relevant resolutions to be crucial to achieving those objectives.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): At the outset, allow me to thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this Security Council meeting on the very important topic of counter-terrorism. Brutal terrorist attacks on our territory and many other States bear witness to the extent of the threat and remind us of our common responsibility to eliminate terrorism and the need to strengthen measures to counter and prevent terrorism. Russia reaffirms its principled position of unconditional condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. We believe that, owing to its universality, the United Nations must continue to provide political and moral leadership and to coordinate international counter- terrorism efforts, in accordance with its Charter and other norms of international law.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“Russia will continue to support the efforts of the President of Somalia and the TFG to achieve sustainable peace and national reconciliation in the country on the basis of the Djibouti Agreement in the interest of strengthening security and stability in the region.”
2010-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6386 (2010) · source
“It is important to strengthen the 10-5364] coordination action of United Nations agencies, including in putting together joint programmes and operations. The problem of piracy remains pressing, and any long-term solution will depend on the prospects for advancing the political process and rebuilding Somalia. It is obvious that one of the important causes of the inadequate effectiveness of international anti-piracy efforts resides in the current imperfect mechanism for holding the pirates accountable. We must create the necessary judicial bodies, especially at the regional level. However, the search for additional opportunities to combat piracy should be conducted along other lines. In particular, we believe that effective prosecution of the leaders of the piracy industry would be assisted by placing them on Council sanctions lists.”
2010-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6386 (2010) · source
“There can be no doubt that in these conditions it is of special importance to ensure the unity and solidarity of transitional federal structures capable of winning the trust of Somalis. The Government needs to pursue its work to broaden its social base. The only credible stabilizing factor in the country today is AMISOM. It is important to ensure its full staffing and its required logistical support as soon as possible. We note the relevant proposals of the Secretariat, which require some development. We believe that the phased approach to broadening the United Nations presence in the country is justified and should continue to be implemented depending on the momentum of the military and political situation. We support the desire to maintain closer contacts between United Nations agencies and the TFG and other major Somali parties.”
2010-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6386 (2010) · source
“The extremists have not abandoned attempts to attack the positions of the forces of the Government and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), which genuinely hinder the actions of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) to establish effective leadership in the country. As a result, the civilian population and the personnel of the United Nations and humanitarian organizations remain under threat, which gives rise to grave concern and deepens the humanitarian crisis in Somalia. In these conditions, it is very important to end external support for the extremist forces in Somalia, in particular through strict compliance with Security Council resolutions. We join in the Secretary-General's appeal to the international community's to step up its efforts to assist the TFG, especially in the area of security.”
2010-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6386 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for presenting the Secretary- General's report on the situation in Somalia (S/2010/447). We are pleased to welcome Augustine Mahiga in his new post and wish him success and pledge him our support. We listened carefully and with interest to the statements of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kenya and the representative of Somalia. On the whole, we share the assessments presented in the report of the Secretary-General. We are troubled by recent outbreaks of violence in Mogadishu, which have aggravated an already unstable situation in the country.”
2010-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6386 (2010) · source
“On the current situation with respect to the Iranian nuclear programme, our position remains unchanged. We have consistently advocated addressing the issues relating to this programme through dialogue and interaction with the Iranian side. The pillar of the Russian position has always been and continues to be reliance on negotiations and a diplomatic search for solutions as well as involving Tehran in joint endeavours, while ensuring full compliance with the actions of the IAEA. We call for Iran's cooperation in taking the steps necessary to ensure a broad dialogue with the six countries, aimed at a negotiated settlement on the issues relating to the Iranian nuclear programme.”
2010-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6384 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We welcome the new Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), Japanese Ambassador Tsuneo Nishida. We assure him that, in his activities in that post, he can rely on the support and cooperation of the Russian delegation. We thank the Chair for the briefing on the work of the 1737 Committee over the past 90 days. During this reporting period, the Committee continued to operate in strict compliance with its mandate. We anticipate that the recently adopted work programme of the Committee will be help that entity to effectively carry out the challenges facing it. We anticipate also that the Panel of Experts referred to in resolution 1929 (2010) will be of considerable assistance to the Committee once it is constituted.”
2010-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6384 (2010) · source
“We expect the Mission and the United Nations country team to soon prepare a comprehensive strategic framework programme as a basis for designing subsequent activities for the United Nations system to provide assistance to Haiti. We agree with the view expressed in the report that, following the elections in Haiti and the arrival of a new president and Government, a comprehensive assessment of the security situation will be necessary for the purposes of developing a plan to draw down the additional military and police personnel deployed to the Mission. Bearing in mind the scope of the tragedy that has hit Haiti, we support the Secretary-General's call on the international community to continue to give comprehensive support to that State until full restoration of Haiti's national potential.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“Mulet, in discharging the Mission's tasks. A significant increase in the size of the military and police components of the Mission has allowed it more reliably to provide security in camps for temporarily displaced persons and to protect the most vulnerable segments of the population. A serious destabilizing factor in Haiti is the drug trade. Unfortunately, after the earthquake, the drug transit routes were quickly restored. In this regard, we support the measures of the Mission to help the Haitians strengthen the guarding and patrolling of their borders. We welcome the comprehensive support given to Haiti by the countries of the region. We note the efforts of the United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti, President Bill Clinton, to mobilize donor support for the country.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“Moreover, the Mission should coordinate external assistance in organizing the vote, together with international and regional partners. We are pleased to note that the urgent humanitarian needs of the internally displaced citizens of Haiti have generally been met. However, it is still a subject of particular concern that about 1.3 million Haitians remain in camps for internally displaced persons. The major responsibility for the recovery of Haiti lies with the people of Haiti. In this regard, we welcome the fact that the Haitian Government has begun more actively to assume the lead functions in coordinating humanitarian and recovery work. The proof of this development was the establishment of the Interim Haiti Recovery Commission and the ad hoc Presidential Commission on Resettlement. We appreciate the efforts of MINUSTAH and its head, Mr.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“Serious challenges also remain, such as the presence of a large number of internally displaced persons, difficult living conditions, an increase in the activities of criminal gangs, and the weakness of law enforcement agencies. The preconditions exist for the emergence of social unrest, particularly in the context of the upcoming electoral campaign. However, thanks to the efforts of the leadership of the country and of the international community, the Haitians have managed to avoid the post-earthquake emergence of large-scale unrest and epidemics. Some progress has been achieved in preparing the parliamentary and presidential elections scheduled for 28 November. It is our view that MINUSTAH will play an important role in ensuring security at the upcoming elections and providing technical assistance in their conduct.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Edmond Mulet, for his thorough briefing on recent developments in Haiti and for presenting the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) (S/2010/446). We welcome the statement of the Permanent Representative of Haiti, Mr. Merores. We share the major conclusions and assessments of the report. The political and socio-economic situation in Haiti after the earthquake remains unstable. The security situation, although calm on the outside, remains fragile.”
2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source
“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 3.35 p.m.”
2010-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6375 (2010) · source
“Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, France, Gabon, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Nigeria, Russian Federation, Turkey, Uganda, 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 1937 (2010). I now give the floor to the representative of Lebanon, who wishes to make a statement following the voting.”
2010-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6375 (2010) · source
“The President (spoke in Russian): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2010/454, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Belgium, France, Italy, Spain and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of participants to documents 8/2010/352 and S/2010/430, containing the thirteenth report of the Secretary-General on Security Council resolution 1701 (2006) and a letter dated 11 August 2010 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, respectively. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it.”
2010-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6375 (2010) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Belgium, Israel, Italy and Spain, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Waxman (Israel) took a seat at the Council table; the representatives of the other aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber.”
2010-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6375 (2010) · source