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“We urge States, pursuant to resolution 1735 (2006), to submit requests for the listing of individuals or organizations associated with Al-Qaida and the Taliban, including those financing their terrorist activities using proceeds derived from illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs. We are convinced that full, good-faith implementation by all States of their commitments in that sphere is required for success in our common effort to counter the very real threat to international peace and security posed by Al-Qaida and the Taliban. The Russian Federation attaches great importance to the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and to the unswerving implementation by all States of that resolution and the follow-up resolutions 1673 (2006) and 1810 (2008).”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“We urge all States to act unswervingly against individuals on the sanctions list, pursuant to the relevant Security Council resolutions and the guiding principles of the 1267 Committee's work. We participate in the Committee's work to keep the list up to date and a reflection of the true nature of today's terrorist threat. Here, we believe that de-listing should take place in strict compliance with established procedures. In our view, the steps taken to enhance the transparency of the Committee's procedures are timely. That is the thrust of resolution 1904 (2009), which established the position of a de-listing Ombudsperson, whom we expect to operate in strict compliance with his or her mandate.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“We support the active endeavours of the Turkish chairmanship to breathe new life into the Group's work and to make use of the potential offered by its mandate. One of the Council's effective counter-terrorism mechanisms remains the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al Qaeda and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities. One cannot fail to be alarmed by the Taliban's increasing activity, both within and outside Afghanistan. The existence of strong links and cooperation between the Taliban and Al-Qaida cannot be disputed. We view as dangerous attempts to establish political contacts with extremist leaders, especially in breach of the sanctions regime.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“We highly appreciate the assistance that the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) provides to the CTC. We support the Directorate's participation in the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force as part of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. We expect that, working within the framework of its existing mandate and in line with the decisions of the CTC, CTED will continue to place its rich expertise at the disposal of the Task Force. Turning an issue raised during today's briefings, it would be remiss of me not to recall the resumption of the work of the Security Council Working Group established pursuant to resolution 1566 (2004) on the initiative of the Russian Federation.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“The work of the CTC in that area must be strengthened, with the incorporation of issues related to that resolution into the Committee's programme of country visits aimed at analysing and broadly disseminating accumulated good practices. We endorse the Committee's intention to begin an exercise of considering regional aspects, on the basis of conclusions of the comprehensive review of the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001), which the Security Council approved in late 2009. In terms of improving the Committee's working methods, the Preliminary Implementation Assessments regarding resolution 1373 (2001) continue to be of fundamental importance; they serve as basic documents for regular dialogue with States and as an objective, non-discriminatory and systemic foundation for monitoring the counter-terrorism efforts of States.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“Among these themes is extradition and mutual legal assistance with respect to terrorism, pursuant to the provisions of resolution 1373 (2001). We believe that the guiding principles under preparation and the possible recommendations emerging from past and future thematic and regional discussions will prove to be balanced and carefully verified. We attach great importance to the Committee's discussions on resolution 1624 (2005). We have all seen the consequences of incitement to terrorism. Suicide bombers continue to perpetrate bloody acts of violence, of which the terrorist attacks in the Moscow metro at the end of March were yet another horrific example. Resolution 1624 (2005) has an important role to play in countering the ideology of terrorism.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“It has launched a more substantive dialogue with a broad spectrum of Member States and specialized entities of the United Nations, and it has enhanced its contacts with international and regional organizations. In our view, this will help bring about fuller implementation by all Governments of the provisions of the relevant resolutions. With respect to the development of cooperation with partner organizations, we attach particular importance to regular meetings of the CTC with international, regional and subregional organizations. We support the Committee's intention to focus on the more topical aspects of resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005) and to continue its practice of holding meetings on specific priority themes and regions.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Thank you, Madam President, for having organized this regular briefing by the Chairs of subsidiary bodies of the Security Council related to counter-terrorism. Our gratitude goes also to the Permanent Representatives of Turkey, Mexico and Austria for their comprehensive briefings on the work of the committees they chair during this reporting period. The Russian Federation views the committees' stepped up efforts as an important Security Council contribution to countering the global threat of terrorism. The Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) has made substantial efforts to make its work more transparent.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“We support the further development of mutually beneficial cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union. The entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty will require fine-tuning EU cooperation formats with external partners, including the United Nations. In that regard, there is a need to establish a process of transparent consultations with all Member States and regional organizations in the framework of the United Nations. In conclusion, we stress that, despite the growing need for an effective division of labour between the United Nations and regional entities, including the EU, the leading role of the Security Council in the maintenance of international peace and security, as enshrined in the United Nations Charter, remains unchanged.”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“We actively cooperated in a peacekeeping operation that began under EU auspices and is now being conducted under the aegis of the United Nations in Chad and the Central African Republic. Together, we are fighting piracy off the coast of Somalia and cooperating constructively within the framework of the Quartet of mediators for a Middle East settlement and on resolving a broad range of other topical international problems. We reaffirm our interest in pursuing dialogue with the European Union on promoting the initiative of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on the elaboration of a comprehensive, legally binding treaty for European security, which would provide for the creation of a single security area for all Euro-Atlantic States. We hope that, with the creation of a single EU diplomatic service, new momentum will infuse that dialogue.”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“The Russian Federation has consistently championed the multilateral development and improvement of United Nations and Security Council cooperation with regional and subregional mechanisms. Such cooperation should be based on the solid foundation of the United Nations Charter, including its Chapter VIII. As a regional mechanism, the European Union has established close and fruitful cooperation with the United Nations in a whole range of key areas, from conflict prevention, crisis settlement and humanitarian assistance to peacebuilding and promoting sustainable development. The Russian Federation also has positive experience in bilateral cooperation with the European Union.”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Mr. President, allow me at the outset to congratulate you on your assumption of the important functions of President of the Security Council and to wish you every success in your work. We welcome Baroness Catherine Ashton, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union (EU) and thank her for her briefing today. We also listened with great interest to the statements made by the Foreign Minister of Austria and by our colleagues representing members of the European Union. My Turkish colleague, Ambassador Apakan, reminded me of the Russian proverb: "Repetition is the mother of learning".”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“The Russian Government further decided to provide $8 million, through the various channels offered by international organizations, in particular the United Nations system, for Haiti's reconstruction.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“The elements have wrought unprecedented destruction and loss of human life in Haiti. The United Nations suffered the greatest loss of life in its history. We honour the memories of former head of MINUSTAH Hedi Annabi and the other United Nations staff who died in the earthquake. The assistance being provided to Haiti by the international community, led by the United Nations, is of vital importance. Alongside other countries, Russia has contributed to assisting Haiti. From the very onset of humanitarian operations, Russian emergency search- and-rescue detachments, canine rescue teams and medico-psychological units have worked at the very epicentre of the disaster. An aero-mobile hospital has been deployed.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“We support these recommendations and agree that, in view of the situation, MINUSTAH's tasks can be accomplished within the framework of the Mission's existing mandate. Some of the recommendations in the report - for example, the proposed increase in the size of the Mission's police force by 680 officers by the end of this year - require further consideration in the context of the comprehensive implementation of the Security Council's decision to strengthen MINUSTAH'S military and police components by 3,500 troops. There is also a need to further analyse the idea of involving MINUSTAH in social issues. The peacekeeping Mission, the main purpose of which is to uphold stability and the rule of law, may not have the necessary knowledge and experience in that field, which lies within the competence of other specialized bodies.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“The Security Council decision to expand the Mission's military and police components by 3,500 troops was an effective and timely response. The report quite rightly indicates that new challenges to the maintenance of security have taken centre stage, linked above all to the possibility of increased criminal activity. Maximum efforts should be made to prevent the resurgence of violence in Haiti. We cannot allow the recent progress in stabilization achieved by the Mission in recent years to be undermined. Public order and human rights, in particular those of women and children, must be upheld in the temporary housing sites for internally displaced persons. We have closely considered the Secretary- General's proposals for MINUSTAH'S future.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“We agree that international assistance to Haiti should primarily be provided directly through the Government of that country, since the primary responsibility for reconstruction ultimately lies with the Haitians themselves. The role of the United Nations should be to coordinate international assistance and to strengthen the capacities of the national authorities. We support the decision of President Preval to hold municipal, presidential and parliamentary elections by the end of 2010. We agree with the Secretary-General's view that MINUSTAH must play a leading role in coordinating international assistance to the upcoming electoral campaign. It was extremely important that the post- earthquake security situation in Haiti was successfully kept under control.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We welcome the participation in today's meeting of Prime Minister Bellerive of Haiti. We thank Mr. Edmond Mulet, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his comprehensive briefing on recent developments in Haiti and his introduction of the Secretary-General's report (S/2010/200). Immediately after the natural disaster, Edmond Mulet resumed leadership of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), skillfully and professionally leading it in extraordinary circumstances. We thank the Special Representative and all United Nations personnel for their selfless efforts to assist Haitians in difficult and tragic times. We support the main conclusions and assessments of the Secretary-General's report.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“At the same time, the wish expressed in the draft presidential statement - for the development of new indicators that have been the subject of broad discussion, and the inclusion in that document of a programme of work containing roles and responsibilities vis-a-vis the indicators within the United Nations system - will be taken into account in that regard. In conclusion, we wish to reaffirm our conviction that we can ensure the rights and protection of women in armed conflict only through the joint efforts of all stakeholders. Resolution 1325 (2000), the tenth anniversary of which we shall celebrate in October, remains the main benchmark in that regard.”
2010-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6302 (2010) · source
“The indicators proposed will allow us effectively to implement resolution 1325 (2000) and to better understand the tasks required of the international community in protecting the rights of women in conflict and evaluate progress to that end. We also believe that the indicators referred to the in the Secretary-General's report require careful consideration, which will certainly take some time, and further substantial development. It is critical that further work on the indicators be completely transparent because, ultimately, their importance extends far beyond the exclusive interest of members of the Security Council. We hope that, in the framework of the preparation of the Secretary-General's October report, work on the indicators will continue.”
2010-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6302 (2010) · source
“We are convinced that such an approach will contribute to the effective protection of the rights of women in armed conflict. The fight against sexual violence is part and parcel of a comprehensive set of measures on conflict resolution and post-conflict reconstruction. We are convinced that the question of women and peace and security should not be reduced exclusively to the issue of sexual violence, to the total exclusion of other forms of violence against women in conflict. That is the balanced approach taken in the drafting of resolution 1325 (2000), which remains the key benchmark in protecting women and ensuring their rights in conflict. We commend the timely issuance of the report of the Secretary-General contained in document S/2010/l73, and thank Ms. Mayanja for her briefing.”
2010-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6302 (2010) · source
“Mr. Karev (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): At the outset, we thank the Japanese presidency for having convened today's meeting. We also congratulate Ms. Margot Wallstrom on her appointment as Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. We are prepared to cooperate with her in fulfilment of her mandate. We believe that the efforts of the Special Representative should aim first and foremost at supporting those countries that suffer most acutely from the problem of sexual violence in armed conflict. At the same time, close cooperation with the Security Council and Member States is very important. It is also important that we not duplicate the efforts of other bodies and mechanisms of the United Nations system on gender issues.”
2010-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6302 (2010) · source
“Today, the Security Council has sent an important political message: that the international community is determined to combat impunity and intends to continue seeking additional mechanisms to enhance the effectiveness of the prosecution of those who carry out, plan and conduct acts of piracy.”
2010-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6301 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): I should like to express our gratitude to the members of the Council for their support of resolution 1918 (2010), which was submitted by the Russian Federation. We are grateful to our colleagues for the constructive approach and valuable ideas that made it possible to give momentum to this important anti- piracy initiative. In our view, the resolution adopted today is of particular importance amid the growing threat posed by piracy off the coast of Somalia and in more distant regions of the Indian Ocean.”
2010-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6301 (2010) · source
“Security Council members are prepared to further heed the good advice on improving its working methods. We trust that today's meeting will facilitate the gathering of more information on the opinions and preferences of non-members of the Council. However, decisions in this area will be taken only by members of the Council in the context of their Charter-mandated responsibilities.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300 (2010) · source
“Article 30 of the Charter defines the prerogative of the Security Council to establish its own rules of procedure. In implementation of that role, it is striving methodically in its Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions to improve its working methods. Russia notes the professional leadership of the Group by its current Chair, the Permanent Representative of Japan, Mr. Takasu. Academic and unrealistic approaches in this area could have a negative impact on the productivity of the Security Council's work. It is important to maintain a balance between openness in the work of the Security Council, on the one hand, and ensuring the effectiveness, functionality and appropriate confidentiality of its work, on the other.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300 (2010) · source
“This is by no means a full list of the real achievements in improving the working methods of the Security Council. We believe that Member States will take reciprocal steps and demonstrate even greater interest in cooperating with the Security Council. In practice, despite the increased number of open meetings of the Council and briefings by the President of the Security Council, low Member attendance persists. It is important for countries that contribute troops to United Nations peacekeeping operations to participate more actively in the discussions at their regular meetings with the Council and to offer specific assessments and opinions for Council members could use in their work. In other words, we must note that, to date, opportunities that are currently available have not been fully exploited by non-members.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300 (2010) · source
“The quality of the Council's annual reports has improved. Comprehensive and regularly updated information on the work of the Council is posted on its website. Items on the Security Council's agenda are added and removed in an orderly manner. Opportunities for contact between the Security Council and interested States have increased, including as part of the Arria Formula meetings and the so-called informal interactive dialogues. The Security Council is actively cooperating with countries contributing troops and police to United Nations peacekeeping operations through the Peacebuilding Commission and its country configurations. An additional impulse was given to dialogue with regional organizations with a View to fully harnessing the potential of Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The drafting by Security Council members in 2006 of recommendations on the Council's working methods, which were incorporated into the relevant note of the President of the Security Council (S/2006/507), was very significant for strengthening the principles of transparency and effectiveness in the work of the Security Council. In recent years, Security Council members have made significant progress in these areas through constructive dialogue with interested Member States that are non-members of the Council. The number of open meetings of the Council has increased. The Council President has adopted the systematic practice of holding briefings for Member States, including on the Council's programme of work. The subsidiary bodies of the Council present regular reports on their work.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300 (2010) · source
“We support measures for enhancing strategic coordination between the United Nations and the World Bank, which is an important partner for the Organization in the peacebuilding sphere. We attach importance to the Peacebuilding Fund as an emergency financing mechanism in support of long-term peacebuilding mechanisms. Peacebuilding requires close cooperation among the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. We consider that the draft presidential statement prepared by the Japanese delegation will facilitate the strengthening of that kind of partnership, and we support its adoption.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299 (2010) · source
“In the light of the increasingly complex and multifaceted nature of peacekeeping mandates, it would be desirable for peacekeepers to be assigned only the primary task of peacekeeping. We should draw upon the Peacebuilding Commission, regional organizations, the international financial institutions and donors and involve them in post-conflict peacebuilding. Here, we consider that the Peacebuilding Commission should focus on coordination, especially in areas that need particular attention in a post-conflict context. Its work should be complemented by mechanisms for cooperation with national Governments. We trust that the ongoing review of the Peacebuilding Commission will facilitate strengthening its coordinating role.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299 (2010) · source
“In that respect, we support the Secretary-General's resolve to improve the Organization's effectiveness in post-conflict response, to strengthen the Secretariat's organizational mechanisms and to coordinate its work. Many early peacebuilding tasks - such as security sector reform, disarmament and demobilization - are currently undertaken by United Nations peacekeeping operations. In assuming the main task of facilitating peace processes, United Nations peacekeepers play a critically important role in establishing conditions conducive to more comprehensive peacebuilding. We must bear in mind that peacebuilding is a long-term and multifaceted process that extends far beyond the framework of peacekeeping operations.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299 (2010) · source
“Assistance in any form from the international community should be extended with the agreement of national Governments and in respect for the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity. Ultimately, the specific characteristics of each country must be taken into account. In successful post-conflict peacebuilding, it is very important to strengthen national institutional capacities. The United Nations undoubtedly plays a special role in coordinating international efforts in post-conflict socio-economic development. We understand very well that such activity presents many difficulties and that the United Nations Secretariat, programmes and funds, Member States, regional organizations and international financial institutions must be involved.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are pleased to welcome you, Sir, to the presidency of the Security Council. We have listened with interest to the statements made today. The difficult challenge to Governments in post-conflict crisis situations requires the development of balanced strategies to resolve them, based on the interrelationship between the issues of security, socio- economic development and the protection of human rights. We need a comprehensive approach that enables the achievement of sustainable peace and ensures that conflicts do not recur. There is no other alternative. There is no doubt, however, that peacebuilding activities must be based on the principles of national responsibility for identifying the priorities and approaches to implementing the strategy.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299 (2010) · source
“We are convinced that, with the assistance of United Nations forces, the Lebanese Government is a position to provide stability there. With the situation in the region currently alternating between a return to negotiations on a comprehensive Arab-Israeli settlement and a return to confrontation, we cannot allow the Lebanese spark to again ignite conflict in the Middle East.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“We expect that, once Israeli-Palestinian consultations have resumed, more substantial dialogue on an Arab-Israeli settlement will take place at the Moscow Middle East conference. I should now like to say a few words on Lebanon. We are extremely alarmed by the growing instability along the Blue Line and the statements coming from both sides with regard to the possibility of resumed full-fledged conflict in the zone. It is for that reason that it is now very important to reverse the trend in growing provocative actions, including, for example, Israeli incursions into Lebanese airspace, so as to prevent tensions from escalating into direct military confrontation in southern Lebanon and to achieve strict compliance by all sides with the requirements set out in resolution 1701 (2006).”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“It is precisely in that spirit that Russia presented its policy during the Quartet's meeting in Moscow, to which I have referred. That very important international step was intended to assist the immediate participants in the dialogue so that they could again begin to work on substantive agreements, with the help of international diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, including those of Senator Mitchell. Our consistent policy is aimed at ensuring that the Quartet consistently carries out its mission. While we can all agree that the Quartet has not been entirely successful in that regard, it is clear that there is no alternative to the collective working methods adopted in the framework of the Quartet. Close cooperation between the Quartet and the League of Arab States is one of Quartet's best tools for enhancing its effectiveness.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“We fully support Mahmoud Abbas as the leader of all Palestinians and his policy aimed at seeking political solutions to complex problems facing Palestinians. At the same time, we would like to underscore the need to restore inter-Palestinian unity on the basis of the Egyptian initiative. Among other things, that would strengthen Palestinian potential for negotiations. Events in that regard continue to have our full attention. We would like to emphasize that a united Arab position is very important in the current, very complex situation in the peace process. We were pleased to note that, at the League of Arab States summit held in Libya, Arab States demonstrated a responsible approach and expressed their commitment to the Arab Peace Initiative.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“We would also like to express our concerns with regard to the ongoing tension in Gaza and the continuing blockade of the Strip, the negative actions of extremists, including rocket fire against Israeli territory, and the disproportionate use of force by Israel, all of which lead to the suffering and death of civilians. The deterioration of the situation in Gaza in March, which is the most serious since the end of the Israeli military operation in December 2008 and January 2009, is a very dangerous development. The Russian Federation is working on that issue with the leadership of Hamas. They have confirmed to us that authorities in the Strip favour preserving calm and that they have no interest in escalating tension. They are taking relevant steps to prevent the firing of rockets from Gaza.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“However, there is no alternative to relaunching the peace process on an international legal basis, as endorsed by the Quartet's Moscow statement. We would like to underscore the need for the parties to fulfil the relevant provisions of the Road Map, first and foremost ending settlement activity. Unfortunately, many of the actions of the Israeli leadership in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, where there are plans for large-scale construction, can only arouse serious alarm. The intention of Israeli authorities to deport a significant number of Palestinians from the West Bank is fraught with additional risks of exacerbating tensions in Israeli- Palestinian relations and the region as a whole, and destabilizing the situation in the Palestinian territories.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): I would like first to extend our deepest sympathy to the Chinese delegation in the wake of the tragic earthquake that struck their country. We are grateful to the Secretariat and Under- Secretary-General Pascoe for the briefing on the situation in the Middle East. We would like to reiterate the Russian Federation's policy of comprehensive support for an Israeli-Palestinian settlement process, whose final goal should be the establishment of an independent Palestinian State living side by side in peace and security with Israel. Of course, the priority in that connection continues to be the launching of proximity talks, which should eventually lead to direct dialogue. It is clear that it will be extremely difficult for the parties to achieve that.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298 (2010) · source
“We believe that the resolution and, more important, an enhanced coordinating role for UNAMA in Afghanistan, will make a practical contribution to meeting the current challenges in that country, including in the anti-drug area.”
2010-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6290 (2010) · source
“10-28239 How can we overcome the Taliban's military potential when it continues to obtain financial resources from the illegal drug trade? We are absolutely convinced that ISAF and the anti-terrorist coalition must, on the contrary, continue actively and decisively to address the drug threat emanating from Afghanistan and to cooperate with the Afghan Government on the issue. That is the only way to build upon what has been achieved militarily. Such an approach will make a real contribution to the long-term stabilization of the situation in Afghanistan and the region. Any attempt to bring the Taliban onboard would be a grave mistake.”
2010-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6290 (2010) · source
“We reiterate that dialogue is possible only with those who have laid down their arms, recognized the Government and Constitution of Afghanistan, and broken their links with Al-Qaida and other terrorist groups. In particular, concerns persist with regard to the production and illegal traffic of drugs in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. There is no doubt today that the Afghan drug trade represents a direct and serious threat to international peace and security. Therefore, we must neutralize collectively, and use all available means to do so. In this regard, we note with concern the information in the media about the intention of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan to cease destroying poppy fields, including in those territories that have been liberated from the Taliban.”
2010-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6290 (2010) · source
“The resolution reflects the concern of the Security Council regarding the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan due to the growing terrorist activities of the Taliban and Al-Qaida. We note, in that regard, that there is a growing link between the terrorists in that country and drug traffickers. Particular attention is given in the resolution to the challenge facing the international community in 10-28239 terms of achieving national reconciliation in Afghanistan. We support the ongoing political and reconciliation processes there, but it must be understood that these must not hinder the process of establishing lasting stability in the country or contravene Security Council resolutions, including on the effective implementation of the sanctions regime against the Taliban and Al-Qaida.”
2010-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6290 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Security Council has just unanimously adopted an important resolution on extending the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for a further l2-month period. This decision of the Security Council addresses a range of Afghan problems and enhances the central role played by the United Nations in coordinating international efforts to achieve a post-conflict settlement and social and economic rehabilitation in Afghanistan. During the discussions on the resolution, the Russian delegation was able to ensure that it reflected the difficult realities in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the challenges arising therefrom, both for the Afghan Government and for UNAMA and the international community as a whole.”
2010-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6290 (2010) · source
“We are convinced that such a settlement would respond to the basic interests of the entire international community and of Iran itself.”
2010-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6280 (2010) · source
“The successful implementation of such a project would be a genuine step towards restoring trust in the solely peaceful nature of the Iranian nuclear programme and the best way to meet the humanitarian needs of the Iranian people. We continue to advocate the resolution of the issues related to the Iranian nuclear programme through dialogue and interaction with the Iranian side. The core of the Russian position has always been and will continue to be based on talks to find diplomatic solutions and on involving Tehran in joint efforts under the IAEA's mandated involvement. We call on Tehran to make the necessary accommodations to ensure the very prompt resumption of a broad dialogue with the P5+l with a view, among other things, to achieving a negotiated settlement of the situation concerning the Iranian nuclear programme.”
2010-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6280 (2010) · source
“It is important that, in the future, the Committee apply the spirit and letter of those resolutions in the interests of finding an effective resolution to the Iranian nuclear problem solely through political and diplomatic means. The situation concerning the Iranian nuclear programme continues to be complex. The talks of the permanent five members of the Security Council plus Germany (P5+l), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Russia have made considerable diplomatic efforts, which have to date not produced the desired results. However, we believe that there is an opportunity for negotiations, and in particular to agree on a convincing and mutually acceptable fuel-exchange model for Tehran's research reactor.”
2010-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6280 (2010) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): First of all, Mr. President, let me congratulate you and the delegation of Gabon on your assumption of the important functions of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I would also like to thank Ambassador Araud and the French delegation for the dynamic and skilful manner in which they presided over the Council in February. We are also grateful to Ambassador Yukio Takasu for his briefing on the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), the regular 90-day review and the work that has been done. In the period under review, the Committee continued to act in strict compliance with the provisions of resolutions 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007) and 1803 (2008).”
2010-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6280 (2010) · source