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Churkin

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“We hope that it will help to enhance the Security Council's level of military expertise. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Le Roy, Lieutenant General Sikander Afzal, Lieutenant General Babacar Gaye, Major General Moses Bisong Obi, Major General Robert Mood and Major General Luiz Guilherme Paul Cruz. I give the floor to Mr. Le Roy.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“The Council is 2 meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Peacekeeping is one of the key activities of the United Nations, an effective instrument for maintaining international peace and security. This year the number of peacekeepers has reached a historic high. Two-thirds of these are uniformed personnel who play a lead role in addressing such challenging tasks as supporting the efforts of national Governments to restore stability and strengthen peace, ensuring the protection of civilians, and monitoring ceasefires. We hope that today's meeting will give us an opportunity once again to better understand the current problems faced by peacekeepers, and their military contingents above all, as they carry out the duties entrusted to them by the Security Council.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“Alain Le Roy, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations; Lieutenant-General Sikander Afzal, Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in Liberia; Lieutenant- General Babacar Gaye, Force Commander of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Major General Moses Bisong Obi, Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in the Sudan; Major General Robert Mood, Head of Mission and Chief of Staff of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization; and Major-General Luiz Guilherme Paul Cruz, Force Commander of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti. There being no objection, it is so decided. I would also like to welcome the other Force Commanders present with us today. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“The President (spoke in Russian): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend invitations under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Bangladesh, Canada, India, Pakistan, the Philippines and the Republic of Korea, 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, the representatives of the aforementioned countries took the seats reservedfor them at the side of the Council Chamber.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (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 1936 (2010). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.10 a.m. 10-475 71”
2010-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6369 (2010) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members have before them document S/2010/407, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Japan, Turkey, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2010/406, containing the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 6 of resolution 1883 (2009). I also wish to draw the attention of members to document S/2010/404, containing a note verbale dated 28 July 2010 from the Permanent Mission of Iraq to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it.”
2010-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6369 (2010) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Iraq, in which he requests 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 that representative 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. Al Bayati (Iraq) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Russian): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2010-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6369 (2010) · source
“There are no further speakers on my list. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.40 am.”
2010-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6368 (2010) · source
“I also wish to draw the 2 attention of members to document S/2010/404, containing a note verbale dated 28 July 2010 from the Permanent Mission of Iraq to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General. At this meeting, the Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Ad Melkert, to whom I now give the floor.”
2010-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6368 (2010) · source
“The President (spoke in Russian): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Ad Melkert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Melkert to take a seat at the Council table. 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. I wish to draw the attention of members to document S/2010/406, containing the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 6 of resolution 1883 (2009).”
2010-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6368 (2010) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Iraq, in which he requests 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 that representative 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. Al Bayati (Iraq) took a seat at the Council table.”
2010-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6368 (2010) · source
“I believe that it is wrong to offer a selective reading of history, just as it is wrong to quote selectively from the opinion of the International Court of Justice. There are no further speakers 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 5.25 pm.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“In conclusion, I must note that we fail to understand a number of statements made today by colleagues in the Security Council. In response to Serbia's request for dialogue, we heard something that came close to being a threat of confrontation by countries that recognize Kosovo. We do not know whether one delegation was entrusted with speaking on behalf of all those countries. We hope that the majority of them will limit themselves to restrained approaches and not impede Pristina from adopting the sole correct solution - dialogue with Belgrade. Otherwise, Kosovars will not be able to untangle a very complex web of problems. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. Mr. Jeremic' has asked to make a further statement, and I give him the floor.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“On 22 July, pursuant to a request by the General Assembly, the International Court of Justice issued an advisory opinion on the legality of Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence. In that regard, it is crucial to note the following points. The Court issued an opinion only with regard to the declaration of Kosovo's independence, specifically noting that it did not consider the broader issue of Kosovo's right to unilaterally secede from Serbia. In its conclusions, the Court also did not address the consequences of the adoption of that document, including the issues of whether or not Kosovo is a State and whether its recognition by a number of countries is lawful. With that in mind, we believe it important for interested parties to begin a dialogue to develop a lawful, fair and effective settlement for Kosovo.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“We share the conclusions of the report of the Secretary-General with regard to the fact that the total number of returnees remains disappointingly low. There are many reasons for that, including the heightened level of inter-communal intolerance. Also alarming is the situation with regard to preserving Serbian and Orthodox cultural heritage. Frequent instances of desecration and defilement of Serbian holy sites continue, while restoration efforts face a shortage of financial resources. Given this situation, the Government of the Russian Federation has decided to make a $2-million contribution during the 2010 to 2011 period to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's voluntary trust fund in order to finance restoration efforts.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“The same applies to UNMIK's external representation functions in Pristina and regional international mechanisms. We note UNMIK's irreplaceable role in promoting inter-communal dialogue, first and foremost in the North of the province. As far as the security situation in Kosovo is concerned, we continue to have serious concerns. The tragic events in northern Mitrovica in early July serve as direct confirmation of that. All of this speaks to the need to preserve the lead role of the Security Council in a Kosovo settlement; the Council should remain the guarantor of respect for international law, the Charter of the United Nations and its own decisions. The situation of internally displaced persons and returnees in Kosovo remains unsatisfactory.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“The Russian Federation continues to champion the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Serbia. We are also convinced of the need for strict compliance with resolution 1244 (1999), which remains fully applicable and binding upon all as the international legal basis for a Kosovo settlement and maintaining the security of the province. In that context, we fully support UNMIK's activities. As in the past, UNMIK continues to be the leading international civilian presence in the province. No one has the power to impede the powers entrusted to it, including with respect to upholding the rights and security of national minorities and fulfilling the international community's mandate of democratic standards in the province.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the Russian Federation. I thank Mr. Zannier, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, for introducing the report of the Secretary-General (S/2010/401) on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), and for his efforts to implement UNMIK's very important mandate in accordance with resolution 1244 (1999). We welcome the participation in today's meeting of the Security Council by Mr. Vuk Jeremie, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia. We share his assessments. We have listened to Mr. Hyseni's statement. At the outset, I should like to reaffirm the Russian Federation's unchanged position with regard to our non-recognition of the unilateral declaration of independence of Kosovo.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Skender Hyseni. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Hyseni to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2010/401, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Lamberto Zannier, to whom I now give the floor.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Jeremic' (Serbia) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Russian): On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Vuk Jeremie, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Lamberto Zannier, Special Representative of the 2 Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Zannier to take a seat at the Council table.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“Security Council resolutions 1160 (1998), 1199 (1998), 1203 (1998), 1239 (1999) and 1244 (1999) Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (S/2010/401) The President (spoke in Russian): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Serbia, in which he requests that the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In accordance with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia 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.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of August, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to Her Excellency Mrs. Joy ngu, Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, for her service as President of the Security Council for the month of July 20lO. I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador ngu for the great diplomatic skill with which she conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“In conclusion, I again reaffirm Russia's readiness, within international forums and bilateral frameworks, to continue its efforts to contribute to a comprehensive and just settlement in the Middle East, a crucial element of which would be to resolve the Palestine question on a two-State basis that provides for the existence of an independent and viable Palestinian State living side by side with Israel in peace and security. There is no other option.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“We await additional information from the United Nations and Israel on the status of the investigation of the circumstances relating to the incident of the freedom flotilla to Gaza. Unfortunately, one serious remaining issue is that of intra-Palestinian unity. We are conducting principled activity at all levels to support efforts to overcome differences within the Palestinian ranks. We appeal to and are seeking to convince Hamas to align itself with the platform of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Arab Peace Initiative, in favour of which the Quartet has repeatedly spoken out. There has been some movement in Hamas' position in this direction, and we will pursue our relevant work with that organization.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“The Special Representatives of the Quartet continue their intense daily work, including on the ground, to achieve the objectives set by Quartet leaders at their most recent meeting in Moscow with a View to moving towards a comprehensive Middle East settlement. We note some movement in the situation involving Gaza. Easing the embargo is a step in the right direction which we are convinced should be followed by further measures, such as restoring the conditions that existed at the conclusion of the 2005 Agreement on Movement and Access, when representatives of the European Union and the lawful Palestinian authorities were stationed at Gaza border crossings. The ultimate goal of the international community should, of course, be the complete lifting of the blockade, while ensuring Israel's security interests.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“We call on the Israeli side to show restraint in accordance with the united position of the international community on these issues, given the particular sensitivity of the problem of Jerusalem, whose fate should be decided through negotiations on the final status of the Palestinian territories. It is evident that, if they are to move from proximity talks to a substantive exchange of views on the key issues on the bilateral agenda, the sides must refrain from decisions and actions that could undermine efforts to build an atmosphere of trust between them. The Middle East Quartet remains the primary instrument supporting the peace process, and the recent trip to the region by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, should be seen in that context.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank Mr. Pascoe for his substantive briefing. The situation in the Middle East remains unstable and very fragile, although with some positive aspects, above all the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian proximity talks mediated by Senator Mitchell. An opportunity remains for the resumption of direct talks between the sides, and we cannot let it slip away. In this connection, reports from Israel about plans for new construction in East Jerusalem and on recent demolitions of a number of Arab homes are a source of great concern. Moscow continues to consider unacceptable any unilateral action that could prejudice the outcome of an Israeli-Palestinian settlement.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“Russia itself participates in mediation activities and efforts to prevent conflicts and actively supports the relevant efforts by the United Nations and other international and regional organizations.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“Given the increasing demands of the effective and judicious distribution of work between the United Nations and regional organizations, the leading role of the Security Council remains essential, under the Charter, in questions of maintaining international peace and security. This has to do first of all with obligatory sanctions and control over regional and coalition peacekeeping operations, which provide for the use of force. We note with satisfaction the noticeable growth in activities of African States, primarily of the African Union and regional and subregional organizations, in the prevention and settlement of conflict situations on the continent. This demonstrates the readiness and increasing ability of Africa to take responsibility for resolving its problems.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“The solution must be sought by involving all sides in dialogue and negotiation, and not by isolating any of them. The Russian Federation will consistently work to achieve a political diplomatic settlement to regional conflicts on the basis of collective actions by the international community. Russia believes that it is extremely important to continue to actively use the provisions of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, which encourage regional organizations to take more initiative in their preventive diplomacy actions and the peaceful settlement of disputes. The existence of strong regional organizations that can take on greater responsibility for the situation in their regions will allow the United Nations to deal in a more targeted manner with genuinely global issues in the interest of the entire international community.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“Of course, any assistance from the international community to prevent the outbreak of new hotspots of conflict should not be imposed. It is quite clear that the duplication of efforts, any kind of competition and, especially, hidden rivalry do not serve the common cause. To a large extent, success in the early prevention of conflicts depends on the comprehensive use of early warning instruments and on taking into account the specific characteristics of individual conflict situations. We are convinced that investment, both material and intellectual, in the early prevention of conflicts and the strengthening of the capacity of the United Nations in the area of peaceful mediation, political analysis and assessing conflict situations will pay off for the international community. Today's conflicts cannot be resolved by force.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“This list, of course, is far from exhaustive. There are no quick formulas for resolving large- scale challenges in the area of preventing and resolving conflicts. There is a need for multidimensional and careful joint efforts to break the vicious cycle when insufficient development leads to social problems and when, against that backdrop, increasing political and military instability leads to the outbreak of a conflict. As a result, the effective realization of socio-economic development programmes becomes impossible. The complexity of those tasks requires working out a balanced strategy stemming from the interrelated nature of the problems of security, socio-economic development and human rights. States themselves should be at the forefront of action.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are pleased to welcome you, Mr. Minister, as President of the Security Council. We are grateful to you for organizing this meeting on this theme of such importance to international peace and security. In recent years, the United Nations, its Security Council and Secretary-General and many regional and subregional bodies have done significant work to identify the reasons for and to prevent conflicts. It is clear that efforts here must be focused, first and foremost, on overcoming the often long-standing political and socio-economic problems that are exacerbated by a wide range of new transborder threats and challenges. Among them are international terrorism, drug trafficking, organized crime and the danger of the spread of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“In conclusion, I would emphasize that only steadfast compliance by all parties with the norms of international humanitarian law and Security Council decisions, as well as the rejection of selective and unilateral approaches in interpreting violations, can promote improvements in conflict situations and strengthen genuine protection for civilians in armed conflicts.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“What is important in that regard is that we work to prevent and to reduce conflicts and to disarm, demobilize and reintegrate former combatants. It is important that efforts in that regard be coordinated properly, with strict division of labour and responsibility in line with the Charter of the United Nations and other international legal instruments and under the leading role of the Security Council. We also believe that revisiting the issue of establishing new, separate Security Council mechanisms on the protection of civilians is not useful.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“Peacekeepers, whose mandates increasingly include functions in that regard, have an important role to play in that connection. We therefore welcome the steps taken by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to train peacekeeping personnel. We believe that, in the current circumstances, the efforts of the international community should be aimed first and foremost at strengthening national efforts in this area. In order to enhance effectiveness in that regard, there is a need to take into account the specific characteristics of each conflict and to take the necessary decisions only on that basis, including with respect to the protection of civilians. The United Nations should of course respond swiftly and effectively to instances of violence against civilians.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“We resolutely condemn both wilful attacks against civilians and civilian loss of life as a result of indiscriminate or disproportionate use of force, which constitute serious violations of international humanitarian law. Nor is there any justification for individual armed groups to seize hostages or carry out terrorist attacks against civilians. We believe that improving the system for the collection and analysis of relevant data is necessary to effectively combat those phenomena. We request the Secretariat to be mindful of that in preparing future briefings to the Security Council on the issue of the protection of civilians. It is clear that the protection of civilians is a priority task for all parties to a conflict.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“The subject under consideration today has long been at the very centre of United Nations and Security Council attention. At the same time, in spite of the efforts of the international community, the world continues to be plagued by armed conflicts that claim the lives of thousands of persons. That is the sad reality of our times. The majority of the victims of conflict are civilians, most of them belonging to the most vulnerable groups, namely, women, children and older persons. In addition, we do not find it useful to split the categories of civilians needing international protection into additional sub-categories. In that connection, we propose that we be guided strictly by the relevant provisions of the Geneva Conventions.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): At the outset, allow me to thank you, Madam President, for your initiative to revisit the issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict. In that connection, we believe that there is a clear need to be guided by the 1949 Geneva Conventions in labelling a situation as an armed conflict. That will enable us to better focus our efforts and to avoid counterproductive political interference. We would also like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Under-Secretary-General John Holmes and High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem Pillay for their statements. We highly appreciate Mr. Holmes' work in one of the most complex areas in which the United Nations operates.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“The events to which I have referred underscore the need for continued political efforts to help develop a legally correct and fair resolution of the Kosovo issue in line with resolution 1244 (1999). Russia will continue to work towards that.”
2010-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6353 (2010) · source
“We again call on EULEX to comply with the principles of resolution 1244 (1999) and to act in a balanced way, mindful of the interests of both sides, under the central coordinating role of UNMIK. We call on Brussels to monitor that closely and to rectify the actions of its representative, Mr. Feith. It is high time for EULEX and UNMIK, as well as those capitals that have influence over Pristina, to engage in serious clarifications with the Pristina authorities. Today's provocative statement by Mr. Hyseni merely reaffirms and confirms that need. The complex and often explosive situation in Kosovo confirms the need to preserve the Security Council's leading role in a Kosovo settlement. We consider any deviation from that principle unacceptable lest the fragile situation in the province descend into widespread destabilization.”
2010-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6353 (2010) · source
“We have received information that plans are under way for other similar destabilizing steps. All necessary measures should be taken to prevent such provocation. We believe that those who should be brought to justice must include not only the perpetrators of those barbaric crimes, but also those who in fact provoked them through their obstinate and cavalier actions seeking to promote the strategy for northern Kosovo. We are awaiting information from the head of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) on how the investigation will be conducted. The incident in northern Mitrovica clearly showed that, despite the Security Council's mandate concerning the reconfiguration of UNMIK, EULEX is increasingly departing from the status-neutral principle, which undermines the standing of that international presence.”
2010-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6353 (2010) · source
“Like our Serbian colleagues, we warned that any unilateral steps in that direction could undermine the very complex national situation in the province in the midst of growing discontent with the socio-economic situation and a high level of crime and corruption. Regrettably, such warnings were not heeded. On 2 July, despite the protest of the local Serbian population, the Kosovo authorities, with the support of some representatives of the international community, including the Special Representative of the European Union and the so-called international civilian representative, Mr. F eith, there was an attempt to open a branch of the provisional institutions of Kosovo in northern Mitrovica. That was an act of brazen provocation aimed at undermining stability in the areas of the province populated by Serbs.”
2010-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6353 (2010) · source
“As recently as May this year, during the Council's discussion (see S/PV6314) of the Secretary- General's report (S/2010/169) on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), we drew the international community's attention to the fact that the situation in the province was far from stable and that it was of particular concern. Above all, our concerns were related to the Pristina authorities' insistence on somehow implementing the so-called strategy for northern Kosovo in brazen breach of resolution 1244 (1999), which remains the main international legal platform for a Kosovo settlement.”
2010-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6353 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian delegation actively supported Serbia's initiative to convene an urgent Security Council meeting on the deteriorating situation in Kosovo. It has come about because of the explosion in northern Mitrovica on 2 July during a peaceful demonstration by local Serbs. As is well known, owing to that terrorist act, one person died and 11 were injured. We condemn that crime with the utmost resolve. We extend our condolences to the bereaved families and friends of the deceased and to all those who were injured. In his statement before the Security Council today, the President of Serbia, Mr. Tadie, spelled out 10-43 669 Serbia's accurate assessment of the events and the situation in the province as a whole. We share that View.”
2010-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6353 (2010) · source
“More energetic action is also needed to suppress the trade in precursors, without which heroin cannot be manufactured. As a reliable partner to Afghanistan, the Russian Federation is convinced that, through joint efforts under the lead role of the Government of Afghanistan, we will achieve a robust political settlement in that country. Afghanistan's future must be determined by Afghans themselves. The Russian Federation will continue to strengthen its cooperation with Afghanistan and a broad range of international partners for the successful post-conflict reconstruction of that country and the establishment of a viable State structure, including police and counter-narcotics bodies.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“It is clear to us that, given the scale of the Afghan drug threat, the efforts of the Afghan Government alone will be insufficient. There is a need for joint action by the international community under United Nations auspices and with the active participation of all interested States and international and regional organizations, including NATO, the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. These objectives would be furthered by the forging of a broad counter-narcotics coalition, with the involvement, beyond the aforementioned structures, of civil society institutions. We expect the contingents of NATO State members in Afghanistan to cooperate even more actively on this issue with the Afghan Government.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“The Russian Federation is deeply concerned by the situation in Afghanistan in the field of the production and illicit traffic in narcotics, which have evolved into a real threat not only to regional but also international peace and security. We believe that such a description of these challenges should be incorporated into future Security Council decisions on Afghanistan. Combating this phenomenon, which is directly link to the spread of extremism and terrorism, requires a comprehensive and systemic approach combining the ongoing use of force, including in the eradication of drug crops, and solving the social problems of Afghan society, which would involve the elimination of poverty, a transition to the cultivation of alternative agricultural crops, and the fight against corruption.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“It is of fundamental importance that the aforementioned fundamental principles guide Afghanistan's leadership and UNAMA in assisting a political settlement in Afghanistan. We continue to harbour serious concerns regarding the security situation in Afghanistan. Of heightened concern in that respect is the growing negative trend in the northern regions of the country, which have been relatively calm until recently, where Taliban and other extremist incursions are on the increase. We share the United Nations alarm at the number of civilian casualties caused by the terrorist activities of Al-Qaida and the Taliban. At the same time, it remains urgent to ensure that the operations undertaken by the international military presence in Afghanistan be more targeted.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source