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“We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Kosovo, Mr. Zannier, for his presentation of the Secretary-General's report (S/2009/497) on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). We welcome the participation in today's meeting of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Mr. Vuk Jeremie, whose assessments we share. We are compelled to note that the ideas offered by Mr. Hyseni are often very different from the realities on the ground. The position of the Russian Federation on the issue of Kosovo remains consistent. We are convinced, as before, that resolution 1244 (1999) is still fully in force and remains the international legal basis for a Kosovo settlement binding upon all.”
2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source
“In that regard, the Russian Federation welcomes the idea of organizing a set of events in 2009 and 2010 at the national, regional and global levels in order to spread awareness of that document. We cherish the hope that such events will be used not only to report successes achieved in implementing the provisions of resolution 1325 (2000), but also to consider and gain an understanding of outstanding problems and of further steps to bolster the regime for the protection of women in armed conflicts.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“We welcome resolution 1888 (2009), adopted on 30 September, on sexual violence during armed conflicts. However, sexual violence is far from being the only problem with respect to violations of women's rights. We must bear in mind that women and children continue to fall victim to premeditated attacks, including terrorist acts, indiscriminate or excessive use of force, as well as other violations of international humanitarian law. The varied nature of Violence should lead us to devote due attention to all its categories. In that connection, we view resolutions 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009) as complementing resolution 1325 (2000), which sets out the general parameters for the protection of women in armed conflicts. Next year, we will commemorate the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“There is a need in practice to exploit the resolution's provisions in the process of creating equal opportunities for the participation of women in all peacebuilding and security efforts, as well as in bolstering their role in decision-making. The basis for this approach is to ensure genuine gender equality. Women can stand to make a more substantial contribution to all aspects of preventing and settling conflict. Moreover, there is a need to devote greater attention to mainstreaming the gender component into the poverty reduction and equality work of the United Nations, poverty and inequality being the main sources of conflict. In particular, we can refer here to the expanded participation by women in decision-making on socio-economic issues and the elaboration of national frameworks to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“We note with satisfaction that the range of issues discussed today enjoys the growing attention not only of the Security Council, but also of other competent United Nations entities, including the General Assembly, the Peacebuilding Commission, the Human Rights Council, the Economic and Social Council and its functional commissions, including the Commission on the Status of Women. That having been said, the successes achieved are insufficient to improve the struggle on the ground against violations of women's rights. Resolution 1325 (2000) remains the effective reference for enhancing women's roles in preventing and settling armed conflicts, in post-conflict reconstruction and in the protection of women's rights in conflict situations.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Mr. President, at the outset, allow me to welcome you as the President of the Security Council and to extend my gratitude to the delegation of Viet Nam for today's initiative of convening an open debate of the Council to discuss the status of implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). We would like to thank the Deputy Secretary-General for her presentation of the thematic report on this topic (S/2009/465). Since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), we have been able to accomplish a great deal to improve the situation of women in armed conflicts.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“We should recall that an important prerequisite for overcoming violence against women is the full participation of women themselves in peace negotiations and post-conflict reconstruction. In this context, the Russian Federation welcomes Viet Nam's initiative to hold an open meeting of the Security Council on 5 October on the subject of the comprehensive implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), with a focus on the role of women in post- conflict reconstruction. In conclusion, we express our conviction that, working together, we will be able not only to lower the incidence of sexual violence in armed conflict, but also to make significant progress in ensuring gender equality and improving the situation for women in the spirit of the Fourth World Conference on Women and the twenty- third special session of the General Assembly.”
2009-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6195 (2009) · source
“We see sexual violence as an appalling crime that requires decisive condemnation and harsh punishment. Of particular concern are situations in which this phenomenon is widespread and systematic. We are convinced that we must not lower our attention to other forms of violations of the rights of women and violence against them in situations of armed conflict. In this connection, Russia is in favour of a comprehensive approach to addressing these problems. The diverse nature of violence requires due attention to be given to all categories of violence. This is in the spirit of resolution 1325 (2000), which remains the foremost guideline for protecting women and ensuring their rights in conflict. We are convinced that these issues should be looked at in the context of all issues related to gender equality.”
2009-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6195 (2009) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): I thank you, Madam, welcome you to the Security Council. Because this is the last meeting of the September presidency of the United States, I should like to express appreciation to the Permanent Representative of the United States, Ambassador Susan Rice, and the entire American delegation for their effective leadership of the Council and for having brought a number of important and relevant issues before the Council. The Russian Federation has actively worked to contribute to the success of this undertaking. The Russian Federation welcomes the adoption of resolution 1888 (2009) by the Security Council. This document, we believe, completes and complements previously adopted resolutions on the subject of women and peace and security, resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008).”
2009-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6195 (2009) · source
“There is an important agreement on military transit with the United States of America. We hope for the rapid launch of the implementation of the Plan of Action of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Member States and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, adopted at the special conference on Afghanistan held in Moscow. We invite all interested States and international organizations to promote the implementation of the Plan ofAction. The Russian Federation is genuinely interested in achieving a stable settlement in Afghanistan. We will work to resolve this issue in close cooperation with our Afghan and international partners.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“We take note of the initiative by a number of European States of organizing an international conference in Afghanistan to discuss future assistance for the country during the post-electoral period. The main thing here is that this proposal should enjoy the backing of the Afghans themselves. We have noted Mr. Spanta's statement on this matter here today. Such an event should be held after a new Afghan Government has been formed and has started its work. In Afghanistan, we all share a common interest, namely to provide security and to establish a democratic and independent State. We back ISAF and the coalition forces. To this end, we have concluded bilateral agreements on military transit with the Federal Republic of Germany, France and, most recently, with Spain. An agreement has been signed on the transit of non-military NATO shipments.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“We believe that the scale of the Afghan drugs threat requires that work be stepped up at various levels. We are referring here, inter alia, to the importance of pooling counter-narcotics efforts of the NATO-led ISAF in close cooperation with the Government of the country and with the actions of Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), with the objective of establishing an anti-narcotics security belt along Afghanistan's borders. In the field of countering terrorism, drug trafficking and organized crime in general, there is a need to more actively harness the potential of regional institutions that have demonstrated their effectiveness in this field. I am referring here, first and foremost, to the CSTO, and to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“It is insufficient to apply only economic measures to fight this, although stimulating legitimate agricultural activity by the population should be continued. There is an undoubted need to bring new non-force methods to bear to eliminate drug crops and destroy drug trafficking infrastructure. ISAF possesses the necessary potential for this. There is a need to move more actively to include drug traffickers in the Security Council sanctions list. Drug traffickers nurture terrorist and extremist structures. The large-scale production of raw materials for narcotics and narcotics themselves is one of the main channels of financing for the terrorist movement and, to a large extent, leads to the development of negative phenomena such as corruption and lawlessness.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“We are against the creation of special conditions for delisting of so-called reconciled members of the Taliban. Who will guarantee that they will not return to their past activities? If the Afghan leadership deems it useful to forge contacts with former combatants, then such dialogue should take place only with those who have laid down their arms, who have recognized the Government and the Constitution of Afghanistan and who have rejected all links with Al-Qaida. We are deeply concerned by the situation with respect to the production and trafficking of narcotics. Despite a reduction in the area under drug crops cultivation and a relative decrease in the volume of production of narcotic substances, it is premature to talk of success here. Thousands of people are dying as a result of the narcotics trade.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“These activities remain the main destabilizing factor. Against this backdrop, we are especially concerned by the continuing civilian deaths as a result of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) operations. Work to prevent civilian casualties is being undertaken. However, thus far, it has not been effective enough. We back the objective of national reconciliation in Afghanistan. We cannot forget, however, that the fight against the Taliban and Al-Qaida is not only domestic in nature, but also has regional and international dimensions. That is why the process of national reconciliation should not run counter to relevant Security Council decisions, including implementation of the sanctions regime against the Taliban and Al-Qaida.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“Based on those results, we expect the rapid formation of a new Afghan Government, which is especially critical in the light of the significant tasks facing the country. The very fact that the elections were held, despite attempts by extremist forces to impede this expression of the popular will, confirms the Afghan people's determination to build a strong, independent and democratic State. The main obstacle on the path to the reconstruction of the country remains the security situation. The Secretary-General's data on the number of incidents confirm that efforts by the Afghan authorities and the international military presence have not led to genuine improvements in this field. Indeed, the situation continues to deteriorate rapidly. The terrorist activity of the Taliban and Al-Qaida is growing.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Clearly, we share all the feelings so eloquently expressed to Ms. Norma Chan by colleagues who spoke earlier. We wish her every success in her future endeavours. We thank Mr. Kai Eide for his comprehensive and candid analysis of the situation in Afghanistan, as well as for his introduction of the Secretary-General's periodic report (S/2009/475). We welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, Mr. Spanta, and listened very attentively to his statement. The main event during the reporting period was the holding of presidential and local elections in Afghanistan. The preliminary results have been published, and we hope for the rapid conclusion of all necessary procedures related to the partial recount by the Electoral Complaints Commission.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“We are convinced that the consistent implementation of the provisions of that plan will contribute to incremental advances in the priority areas for Haiti. The main responsibility for establishing peace and security in Haiti lies with the Government and people of the country. However, it is clear to us that, at this time, they still need international assistance. Therefore, we support the extension of MINUSTAH's mandate for one year until October 2010, as recommended by the Secretary-General. The Russian Federation will continue to support the people and Government of Haiti in building a stable and democratic State.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“United Nations peacekeepers and the Haitian police are working together effectively on securing sea and land borders and on fighting crime. Providing assistance to Haiti in re-establishing and reforming the bodies responsible for security is a principal area of the activities of the United Nations Mission. Russian citizens have been deployed in the Mission. We expect that that progressive plan to increase the personnel of the Haitian National Police will make it possible to begin the process of gradually transferring responsibility to the Haitian police. We note the significant contribution by regional organizations of Latin America and the Caribbean in providing comprehensive assistance to the Haitian people. We support the 2009-2011 consolidation plan for Haiti drawn up by the Secretary-General.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“However, the situation in the country remains fragile. A constant threat to stability comes from the grave social and economic situation. MINUSTAH is playing an important role in maintaining law and order in the country. United Nations peacekeepers helped to restore State control during the civil unrest, provided the necessary support to the Haitian people in dealing with the aftermath of the hurricanes and ensured the safe holding of senatorial elections. The United Nations is making great efforts to revitalize the political process in Haiti and to establish a national dialogue and reconciliation. We should note the good cooperation established between the Mission and Haiti's law enforcement agencies.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Annabi, for his substantive briefing on the recent developments in Haiti, and for introducing the report of the Secretary-General (S/2009/439) on the activities of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). We agree with the main observations and recommendations of the report. We are grateful to the Prime Minister of Haiti, Mme Michele Duvivier Pierre-Louis, for her informative statement, and we wish her success in addressing the problems that face Haiti. Positive results have been achieved in the stabilization process in Haiti. The political process has been revitalized, the State authority has been established and senatorial elections have been held. Thanks to the joint efforts of the Haitian police and United Nations peacekeepers, it has been possible to stabilize the security situation.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): First of all, I would like to congratulate you, Madam President, on the assumption of the important role of President of the Security Council. I would also like to thank the delegation of the United Kingdom for their effective work in presiding over the Council last month. We welcome the participation in today's debate of the United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti, President Bill Clinton. We expect the results of the active work by Mr. Clinton as Special Envoy to be a significant breakthrough in mobilizing international assistance and investment for social and economic recovery in Haiti. We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Russia continues to hold the position of unwavering support for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Lebanese State. We welcome the successful holding of parliamentary elections. We are closely following talks under way in Beirut among the leading political parties of the country, and hope they will soon conclude and that an effective Government will be formed to represent the interests of all communities living in Lebanon. We are concerned by outbreaks of tension in southern Lebanon and welcome efforts now being made by Lebanese authorities in cooperation with the United Nations, to defuse the tension. We reaffirm the need for strict compliance with the provisions of resolution 1701 (2006) by all sides without exception. That is the only way to guarantee the maintenance of stability in southern Lebanon.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“It is now important, through collective efforts, actively to help eliminate obstacles to restoring a full-fledged regional peace process. Russia's initiative to hold an international conference on the Middle East in Moscow this year, which has wide support, aims to promote that goal. We continue to prepare for the forum, which is enshrined in the Security Council resolutions, the decisions of the Middle East Quartet and the recent G-8 summit. That topic was discussed during the latest trip to the region by the Special Representative to the Middle East of the President of Russia, Alexander Saltanov, who held extensive talks in the region. We firmly intend to continue our work at various levels with all interested parties and partners. The Moscow meeting should be effective and productive. I would now like to say a few words on Lebanon.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“We consider unacceptable actions that bring about new realities on the ground and could prejudge the outcome of final-status negotiations. The ongoing blockade of Gaza, which is causing the suffering of civilians in the Gaza Strip, is also unacceptable. Moving the peace process forward requires restoring unity in the Palestinian ranks, based on well-known principles. Once again, we would like to commend most highly the mediation efforts of Egypt. We look forward to results in moving intra-Palestinian consultations forward. Unfortunately, the most recent round has once again been postponed - this time to 25 August. With regard to achieving a comprehensive settlement in the region, another relevant factor is the return to active diplomacy on the Syrian and Lebanese tracks of the peace process.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“All those key provisions were also reflected in a statement made by the President of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Medvedev, at the headquarters of the League of Arab States. A positive development that should be noted is the readiness expressed by the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, for an immediate resumption of negotiations with the Palestinian side and his de facto recognition of the two-State concept. I emphasize that the main objective now is to create conditions for an immediate resumption of negotiations and strict compliance by the parties with their obligations under the Road Map, including to combat terrorist activity and to ensure freedom of movement for the population in the West Bank. One of the main factors hampering the resumption of dialogue is settlement activity, including natural growth.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): First of all, I would like to thank Mr. Fernandez-Taranco for his briefing on the situation in the Middle East and to welcome him to the Security Council. Since the Security Council's previous discussions on the Middle East, the situation in the region has remained at the centre of the international community's attention. With the 11 May ministerial-level meeting of the Council (see S/PV.6123), the Trieste meeting of the Quartet of Middle East mediators and the Group of Eight (G-8) summit in L'Aquila, the international legal basis for the peace process has been reaffirmed, primarily the relevant United Nations resolutions, the Madrid principles and the Road Map. The significance of the Arab Peace Initiative has been noted. The importance of the two-State principle has been voiced.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“We support General Assembly resolution 63/282 on the revision of the terms of reference for the Peacebuilding Fund. It is important to continue to work to increase the Fund's effectiveness and transparency. We are grateful to the delegation of Uganda for preparing the draft presidential statement on post- conflict peacebuilding, which has our full support.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“Given the increasing complexity and multifunctionality of modern peacekeeping mandates, it would be rational to assign United Nations peacekeepers only to initial recovery tasks, and for the capacities of the Commission, regional organizations, international financial institutions and donors to be deployed in the subsequent stages of post-conflict peacebuilding. Of particular importance is the task of strengthening the organic relationship between the Peacebuilding Commission and the Security Council, particularly on issues on the agendas of both entities. We must also ensure timely exchanges of information between them, as well as a clear division of labour and complementarity. Clearly, this must be done in parallel with the strengthening of the linkages among the Commission, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“It is required to coordinate international peacebuilding activities, mobilize resources and monitor progress in the implementation of national strategies. While we are generally satisfied with the experience accumulated by the Commission in this area thus far, its mechanisms and working methods must be further adapted and developed. Unfortunately, the report does not devote sufficient attention to the Commission per se, although the time is ripe to develop proposals to improve the way in which it functions. The Commission could be more actively engaged in the processes of peacebuilding and socio-economic transformation currently entrusted to many peacekeeping operations.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“We must encourage the creation of rosters and of civilian standby teams by Member States, regional organizations and international financial institutions. The Secretary-General's proposal that such rosters be drawn up at the United Nations level to create capacities for ensuring accountability and reform in our human resources divisions should be submitted for the consideration of Member States, including for an assessment of their financial implications. We support measures aimed at further improving strategic coordination between the United Nations and the World Bank, an important partner of the Organization on peacebuilding issues. The Peacebuilding Commission plays the primary role within the peacebuilding architecture.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“We welcome the fact that the Secretary-General intends to promote initiatives aimed at strengthening the Secretariat's organizational mechanisms and ensuring their coordinated implementation. The report quite rightly states that there should be a single methodology for assessing countries' needs during the post-conflict phase and that national institutions should play the lead role in that regard. We studied with interest the programme developed by the Secretary-General to improve the post-conflict response mechanism, and we consider many of the related proposals to be reasonable and appropriate. In addition to the establishment of a standby team and rosters of peacebuilding experts, national capacities must be exploited to the utmost and strengthened.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“The task of the United Nations is to coordinate international assistance and ensure coherent synergy and efficiency in the efforts of various international actors. External assistance to post-conflict countries should be aimed at building their national capacities. The report provides an objective account of the challenges facing peacebuilding activities. Quite rightly, it includes such factors as the ways in which international assistance is fragmented and inadequate, the irrational division of labour among the various participants in the peacebuilding process, and the inadequacies of financial mechanisms. The drive to enhance the efficiency of United Nations efforts in post-conflict response is hampered by systemic problems that are addressed with great candour in the report.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are pleased to see you, Mr. Minister, presiding over the Security Council. We thank the Secretary-General for preparing and presenting his report on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict (S/2009/304), a document richly deserving of the most careful analysis and consideration. We share the approach to the criteria for peacebuilding activities set out in the report. We agree that it should be based on the principles of national ownership and capacity-building in countries moving towards peacebuilding, together with the development ofa peacebuilding strategy as soon as possible after the settlement of a conflict.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“We are grateful to the Secretary-General for his active personal role in carrying out his mission of good offices. That mission has provided an important and effective channel of communication between the Security Council, the United Nations and Myanmar. The Russian Federation will continue to provide that mission with needed assistance.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source
“Ibrahim Gambari, Special Adviser to the Secretary- General on Myanmar. Myanmar is now preparing for general parliamentary elections, to be held in 2010; this is the most recent stage in the road map of the democratic transition. The country's highest leadership reassured the Secretary-General that the upcoming elections would be free and fair and that all political parties, including the National League for Democracy, would be able to participate. We expect those reassurances to be backed up by concrete measures. We welcome the readiness expressed by the Permanent Representative of Myanmar to cooperate with the United Nations and the international community in the organization of the elections and in a number of other spheres.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source
“He had hoped to meet with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, representing the NLD. We would observe that that should not be the sole criterion on which his visit is judged. He openly and directly recalled to the authorities and the country's highest leaders the importance of democracy in Myanmar and reaffirmed the readiness of the international community to provide comprehensive assistance to help overcome urgent problems. We welcome the multidimensional nature of the Secretary-General's efforts, which encompass the socio-economic and humanitarian aspects of cooperation with Myanmar. The good offices mission is a process. It is clear that many of the questions set out by the Secretary- General at Nay Pyi Taw during his trip cannot be resolved immediately. Time and patience are needed. We are counting on the constructive efforts of Mr.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are grateful to the Secretary-General for his substantive briefing on his recent trip. We listened closely to the statement by the Permanent Representative of Myanmar. In our View, the Secretary-General's visit was timely and necessary. The programme of work was extremely full: the Secretary-General met twice with the head of State, and met also with the Prime Minister, representatives of political parties, including the opposition National League for Democracy (NLD), and armed ethnic-minority groups. The Secretary-General personally visited areas that were affected by last year's destructive natural disaster. We note the constructive spirit displayed by the Myanmar authorities in permitting the Secretary-General to speak before the broader Myanmar public and the press.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source
“We believe that, in addition to building the criminal justice capacities of the State and the subregion, we need to consider the establishment of international mechanisms for prosecuting persons involved in piracy and armed robbery at sea.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“We believe that we need to continue to provide the Somali authorities with comprehensive assistance to counter that scourge. The key to overcoming the dangerous trends in the area is to remedy the situation in Somalia itself. Of equal importance are efforts to provide naval escorts for vessels and to destroy the piracy infrastructure, particularly its financial component. Russia is taking an active part in that collective effort. Military measures to prevent the piracy attacks will not alone produce the desired results. There is also a need for preventive efforts to bring perpetrators to justice, and the Russian Federation sees this as key in the anti-piracy strategy. Here, both short- and long- term measures are required.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“from the United Nations, in accordance with resolution 1872 (2009), continue to be important. We commend the contribution made to a Somali settlement by Uganda and Burundi, which are troop contributors to AMISOM. We call upon all States, in particular the States of the region, to pursue sound policies aimed at assisting the peace process in Somalia. We believe it is essential that States comply fully with the established arms embargo. We advocate the prompt launching of the sanctions regime against individuals and entities, in accordance with resolution 1844 (2008). Piracy off the coast of Somalia remains a serious destabilizing factor in the subregion. There is also a growing risk that it will spread to other vulnerable areas off the African coast.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“Clearly, it is only joint efforts on the part of all constructive political forces in Somalia that will consolidate society and restore State authority and lasting peace. Intensifying international efforts and working to achieve a Somali settlement, together with humanitarian assistance, are crucial at this stage. In that regard, we note the practical steps undertaken by the United Nations, the African Union and the European Union to build the capacities of the Somali Government both in the area of security and in terms of strengthening federal authority. AMISOM. is playing an important role in stabilizing the situation in the country, strengthening the national security sector and advancing the political process. The logistical support package and other assistance to AMISOM.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank Under-Secretary-General Pascoe and Under-Secretary-General Malcorra for their briefings on the situation in Somalia. That situation continues to be unstable. The recent increase in bloodshed in Mogadishu and the continued attacks by radical Islamists against the Somali army and police forces and the peacekeepers of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) constitute yet another alarming wake-up call regarding the situation not only in Somalia, but throughout the region. Russia resolutely advocates achieving sustained peace and national reconciliation in Somalia on the basis of the Djibouti Agreement and in the interest of strengthening regional stability. We support the efforts of President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and of the Transitional Federal Government.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“In conclusion, the Russian delegation supports the draft presidential statement reflecting the position of the Security Council on the questions related to Iraq.”
2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source
“It is our view that this document could be of great value if it maintains a purely analytical and advisory nature and doesn't presume to anticipate the sovereign decisions that must be taken by the Iraqi people themselves on this issue, which is exceedingly sensitive to all ethnic and religious groups. In this context, it is important to be informed of Iraqi opinion on Mission documents. Another important issue for us is the relationship between Iraq and its regional neighbours. Without more cooperation between Baghdad and neighbouring countries and without the constructive involvement of those neighbours in an Iraqi settlement process, achieving security in Iraq will remain difficult. We welcome UNAMI efforts to support the development of bilateral relations between Iraq and its neighbours.”
2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source
“The coming of the elections may well provoke greater religious and interethnic problems. We therefore welcome UNAMI efforts to encourage inter-ethnic and inter-religious dialogue and we call on the Mission to continue to focus its efforts on this issue. Despite the progress in the security sector reported by the Government, we are concerned by the increase in the number of violent incidents, which rose by one third in the month of April. We also remain concerned about the situation in the disputed areas, where tensions persist between the Kurdish population on one side and the Turkmen and Arab populations on the other. There is a positive role for UNAMI to play in countering these tensions. We look forward to the official publication of the report by UNAMI on the disputed areas.”
2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source
“One of the principal goals of the United Nations in Iraq is to act as a coordinating centre for the stabilization of the country, including efforts to prepare for the parliamentary elections scheduled for January next year and the regional elections in Kurdistan in July. In our View, the future presence of the United Nations in Iraq depends in a large part on UNAMI's effectiveness in facilitating the successful holding of elections and in assisting the electoral council. We must strengthen the partnership between UNAMI and the Government of Iraq by supporting the Government in taking the lead in stabilizing the internal situation. At the moment, we must note that the initial stages of the pre-electoral process have lead to some internal political tension.”
2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source
“Terrorism continues to pose a threat, as do increased activity of armed groups and ongoing inter-ethnic and inter-religious tensions. Strategically, the work of UNAMI should focus on continued efforts to foster the process of national reconciliation, which for now is clearly stalled. We welcome UNAMI efforts aimed at encouraging Iraqi leaders to seek mutually acceptable solutions to political and socio-economic problems and create an effective government system in which all ethnicities and religions can participate. Without this, efforts to normalize the internal political situation, maintain the territorial integrity of Iraq and establish a just distribution of income from the exploitation of natural resources will fail.”
2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source
“Mr. Churkin (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We are pleased to welcome you as President of the Council. At the outset, I should like to thank Mr. De Mistura of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for his briefing on the situation in Iraq. We should also like to expression our appreciation of his work in leading UNAMI and to wish him success in his new i and in some ways old 4 job leading the World Food Programme. We share the assessment that has been made in the quarterly report on the work of UNAMI. It is balanced and provides an overall objective reflection of the current situation in Iraq, as well as of the ongoing processes in many areas of political and economic life in the country, where we have seen some positive progress. At the same time, we remain concerned by the security sector situation.”
2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source
“Taking into account that the General Assembly's Fifth Committee is currently discussing the UNMIK budget for 2009-2010, we hope that the resources that will ultimately be allocated to the Mission in Kosovo will prove sufficient for it to carry out its mandate and will take into account the desires of the Serbian side. We are certain that there is no alternative to maintaining the Security Council's leading role in advancing the Kosovo process. The Council must continue to serve as the guarantor of compliance with international law, the United Nations Charter and the decisions of the Council itself.”
2009-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6144 (2009) · source