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first: 2009-01-16
most recent: 2011-07-26
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“In conclusion, let me reiterate once more Turkey's strong support for the establishment of a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the region based on the two-State solution, as well as our determination to assist our Palestinian brothers and sisters in attaining their long-delayed goal of a viable, peaceful and prosperous State of Palestine.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The passengers were subjected to all forms of maltreatment until they left Israel. The Panel of Inquiry established by the Secretary-General in accordance with presidential statement S/PRST/20lO/9 of 1 June 2010 has concluded its work. The Chair and Co-Chair produced their report, which is now sealed and waiting for submission to the Secretary-General. We have provided an exit to Israel out of this situation. It must apologize and pay compensation. There will be no normalization of relations between Turkey and Israel unless the Israelis deliver what is expected of them. Turkey will resolutely pursue the matter until justice is done.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We hope that that process of national reconciliation can be concluded soon with the formation of an inclusive and democratically representative Government that will take the Palestinian nation to free and fair elections. Turkey calls on the Palestinian groups to embrace the reconciliation process once and for all and to partake in the creation of a Palestinian State that will exist side by side with Israel in peace and security. As Palestinians seek harmony among their ranks, the international community should also play a positive role by supporting the process and not prejudging its outcome. It has been more than a year since the deadly attack by Israel on the international humanitarian convoy sailing to Gaza. Israeli forces ruthlessly killed nine civilians and wounded many.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The current humanitarian and human rights conditions of the civilian population in Gaza are unsustainable and unacceptable and, ultimately, are not in the interests of any of those concerned. The periodic escalation of tension among the parties clearly proves that the situation is tenuous at best. Minimalist approaches aimed at public diplomacy will not work. 3 Israel must lift its unlawful and inhuman blockade of Gaza immediately. Meanwhile, Turkey welcomes the unity agreement reached among the Palestinians. That very important development comes at a time when the Whole region has begun a democratic transformation. Thus it is a step in the right direction.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The very notion of a two-State solution, going as far back as 1947, is the firm and clear basis for that. The international community must not turn a blind eye to the legitimate appeal of Palestine to be recognized as nothing less than an equal and, ultimately, to be admitted to the United Nations as a full Member. Turkey will work with Palestine to realize those critical goals. Ultimately, in the absence of a meaningful peace process, the Palestinians cannot be expected to remain a prisoner of Israel's will forever. The situation in the Gaza Strip continues to be a cause for serious concern. The plight of the Palestinians in Gaza must urgently be alleviated, and the reconstruction and rehabilitation requirements of the people should immediately be addressed. Resolution 1860 (2009) must be implemented as a whole.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“That is not much to ask, and it is currently the only way to pave the way towards the realization of a two-State solution based on the well-established principles by which Israel and Palestine will forever live side by side in peace and security. The Palestinians have been working hard for the past two years to lay the institutional groundwork of their future State. Through its deeds, the Palestinian Authority has proven beyond any doubt that it is ready to assume all the rights and obligations of an internationally recognized State, even though Palestine continues to be under occupation and therefore in need of international support. Turkey believes that it is high time for Palestine to be recognized as a fully fledged Member State within the international community, based on the 1967 borders.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Turkey rejects violence in any shape or form by any party as unacceptable and unjustifiable. We also believe that that there is no genuine alternative to a negotiated settlement. However, meaningful engagement that inspires confidence on both sides cannot happen while settlement activity continues, including in occupied East Jerusalem. 11-43171 Israel's latest position on the construction of more than 300 new settlement units is another example of its illegal activities in the occupied territories. As such, it is unacceptable and cause for deeper doubt about Israel's sincerity towards furthering the peace process. Once again, we call on Israel, based on its Road Map commitments, to cease all settlement activity and to return to direct negotiations with the Palestinian side.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“That is why it is crucial that the search for a lasting and comprehensive settlement not take a back seat to other developments in the region. On the contrary, it must once again be the priority. At the moment, there is neither peace nor a process in the region. Instead, there is an impasse that is neither reassuring nor promising for Israelis or Palestinians. The parties seem to be drifting further apart. The Security Council and the Quartet have been unable to pronounce themselves in an effective manner and to inspire genuine engagement. The people want solutions from their leaders, not empty rhetoric. Overall, there is a prevailing sense of abandonment and uncertainty, which fuels mass frustration, especially among the most disenfranchised. That is a troubling picture, reminiscent of a tinderbox.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“That is an anomaly and must be addressed as a matter of utmost urgency. The truth is that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict lies at the heart of the many disputes in the region and beyond. The international community cannot expect the momentum towards positive change to be maintained in the Middle East and North Africa while occupation and subjugation are a day-to-day reality for the Palestinian people. Recent and past events stand as testament to how the plight of the Palestinian people has repercussions far beyond its own geographical scope. If we are to win the hearts and minds of the Arab people and to support them in meeting their aspirations, we must be able to show them our collective determination to reach a just and viable peace in the region to which everyone can relate.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“As the Security Council holds another open debate on the situation in the Middle East, a great transformation in the region is firmly under way. Universal notions such as freedom, equality, dignity, human rights and the rule of law have all become rallying cries for millions who rightfully demand a more just and promising future for themselves and their fellow citizens. While achieving meaningful change may take some time and may not necessarily always be smooth sailing, that process of 11-43171 historic restoration cannot be reversed, undermined or corrupted. Meanwhile, as that major upheaval runs its course, the Palestinian question still remains in limbo. Palestinians in their millions, whether in Gaza, the West Bank or refugee camps across the region, continue to suffer an unfortunate fate not of their own making.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Thorough assessment and effective planning are central to successful adaptation. This requires sufficient long- term sources of financing, as well as appropriate know- how and technology. It is clear to us that the international community needs to accelerate its efforts to combat climate change. This long-term dedicated effort will also contribute to development, prosperity, peace and security on our planet. Turkey stands ready to do its part in this regard.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Needless to say, small island developing States and least-developed countries will be hit hardest by climate change, due to their structural constraints, limited natural resources and vulnerability to natural hazards. In this context, we believe that climate change adaptation merits further consideration. The international community should continue to work on how best to overcome the observed and future impacts of climate change, taking into account the potential security implications. A key issue is the identification of cases of successful adaptation in the developing world, where the greatest risk and physical vulnerability persists. It depends predominantly on the capacity to cope with all kinds of threats and impacts, which is determined to a large degree by the socio-economic characteristics of communities.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“These effects include shortfalls in water for drinking and irrigation, with concomitant risks of thirst and famine; changes and possible declines in agricultural productivity stemming from altered temperature and rainfall patterns; rises in sea level, which pose an existential threat to several Member States; spikes in the rates and extended geographic scope of malaria and other diseases; shifts in economic output and trade patterns; changes and possible large shifts in human migration patterns; larger economic and human losses attributable to extreme weather events such as hurricanes; and shortfalls in energy supply. Such effects would significantly curtail sustainable development and the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Turkey is fully committed to contributing to the global efforts to address climate change. We believe that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the central multilateral instrument to guide individual and collective actions. In this context, we need to work hard to determine the elements of a realistic post-2012 regime. The UNFCCC Cancun Conference was a significant step forward in this regard. Climate change and its follow-on effects pose a severe risk to political, economic and social stability, in particular in drier, subtropical, overpopulated and economically underdeveloped regions of the world.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Turkey welcomes this important open debate on climate change and international peace and security. We thank the German presidency for having organized it. There can be no doubt that climate change continues to be one of the most pressing and complex issues facing humankind today. It is vital to find a global solution to this problem. We have absolutely no time to lose. The adverse effects of climate change pose a risk that is simply too serious and too great to ignore. Complacency cannot be an option. It is also very clear that the risks posed by climate change cannot be met by any single State. We are faced with a common challenge and we must tackle it with a spirit of shared responsibility. This means that effective long-term cooperation and sustained international solidarity will be of paramount importance.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“As always, we look forward to the strong support of the international community, the importance of which has already been emphasized in the Secretary- General's report. We will be working closely with Afghanistan, the United Nations and all other relevant countries and organizations in the run-up to the Istanbul Conference on Afghanistan, which is slated to be one of the top international events of this year.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“The 2002 Kabul Declaration on Good-neighbourly Relations (S/2002/ 1416) was a groundbreaking document. The 2007 Istanbul Statement on Friendship and Cooperation in the "Heart of Asia" (S/2010/70, annex) went even beyond the Kabul Declaration by setting up a common regional vision, and constituted a welcome milestone. But since Istanbul last year, the regional work, as well as circumstances and requirements, have moved on significantly, and we hope that all of this will be put on paper in a format that will then be undersigned by the Istanbul Conference participants. We know that this is what Afghanistan wants from the regional meetings. We therefore intend the Istanbul Conference to be a turning point in the regional dimension.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“In this regard, we will continue to pursue efforts in support of the regional dimension discussed at the regional countries' meeting, hosted by His Excellency Ahmet Davutoglu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkey, in Istanbul on 10 May, which is referenced in the Secretary-General's report. The preparations for the Istanbul Conference on Afghanistan, to be held in Istanbul on 2 November 2011, have been launched. The meetings of the International Contact Group's regional cooperation working group, held respectively in Istanbul and Kabul on 3 and 26 June under the co-chairmanship of Turkey and UNAMA, have been useful in eliciting broad support in the region and beyond for the upcoming Istanbul Conference. A set of commonalities are already emerging.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“While the training of the Afghan National Security Forces is essential to fulfilling the transition by the end of 2014, civilian capacity-building and economic sustainability will be just as important post-2014. We urge all donors to intensify their contributions to civilian capacity development and economic viability. A benign regional order is an indispensable pillar of Afghan peace, sovereignty, development and prosperity. In turn, Afghanistan's peace, sovereignty and prosperity would constitute indispensable pillars of the peace and prosperity of its neighbourhood.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“Afghan leadership of all processes related to Afghanistan is a fundamental principle. Security is a primary enabler that would facilitate development, governance, the rule of law and institutional capacity- building. In the past six months, military operations have reached unprecedented levels, yet lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan can be founded only on a political solution. Therefore, the necessary time and space must be given to the Afghan peace process when windows of opportunity for reconciliation arise. The prospects for peace in Afghanistan are stronger than ever, and let me underscore that the durability of peace in Afghanistan requires that it encompass all segments of society, because enhanced national unity is the single most important basis upon which lasting peace and stability would take hold.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“We also condemn the recent spate of attacks by insurgents against Afghan targets, which have resulted in an increased loss of innocent civilian lives. These attacks cannot be tolerated, and they will not deter the Afghans and the international community from the pursuit of a peaceful, secure and democratic Afghanistan. Afghanistan is going through an historic period of transformation. Afghanistan's neighbours and other relevant actors in the region and beyond should respect Afghanistan's sovereignty and continue making their multidimensional contributions towards solidifying it. The transition of security responsibilities, the peace process and economic development are all at the core of efforts towards realizing the ultimate goal of full Afghan ownership. If one of these processes fails, the overall body of work will also falter.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“Let me begin by warmly greeting Ambassador Tanin and Special Representative of the Secretary-General De Mistura. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2011/381) and his Special Representative for his insightful briefing. We are grateful for the dedicated and outstanding work that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is carrying out in fulfilment of its mandate, under the effective leadership of Special Representative De Mistura, in the face of very real and serious threats, as evidenced most recently by the attack against the UNAMA compound in Mazar-e-Sharif on 1 April. We strongly condemn and deplore this heinous attack, and extend once again our condolences to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives, as well as to the UNAMA personnel and the entire United Nations family.”
2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source
“In that vein, we believe that when it comes to tackling conflicts and promoting peace and security, resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009) and 1889 (2009) should all become a regular part of the work of this Council. We are also confident that the newly established UN Women will further strengthen our work by helping the United Nations pursue its efforts in a more systematic and coordinated manner in areas related to women and peace and security. I wish to conclude by underlining that Turkey is fully committed to exerting every effort to ensure the effective implementation of resolution 1960 (2010), as well as all the other resolutions on women and peace and security.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“Many structural and institutional impediments remain, which we should overcome in order to meet the challenges before us. Likewise, equally strong measures are needed to increase the participation of women in the work of peace, including post-conflict recovery efforts and peace processes, since that will help overcome the negative consequences of sexual violence, such as shame and stigma. We have to redouble our efforts in the fight against impunity, and targeted measures should be imposed against the perpetrators of sexual violence and rape. In that regard, the most significant added value of the resolution we have just adopted derives from its action-oriented nature. It not only condemns those who perpetrate acts of violence against women but also calls for action against them.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“As shown in the report of the Secretary-General, sexual violence is not a by-product or a side issue; it is deeply interconnected with the root causes of conflict, is used widely as a tactic of war and, sadly, continues even after the conflict has ended. Thus the fight against sexual violence is not only a matter of human rights but is, and should be, at the heart of our efforts to stop and resolve conflicts. For that reason, we completely share the Secretary- General's assessment that sexual violence should be a priority consideration not only for humanitarian actors but also for peacemakers, peacekeepers and peacebuilders. Despite some small progress achieved so far, we cannot fail to note that much remains to be done.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“Wallstrom as the first Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict as a concrete step in the implementation of resolution 1888 (2009) and that we fully support her efforts. Last but not least, let me thank the United States delegation and you personally, Madame President, for your commitment to the cause of women around the globe and for your most commendable efforts in once again mobilizing the Council and enabling the adoption of another important resolution on this issue today. Today, with this follow-up resolution, 1960 (2010), we are sending yet another strong message to the world that sexual violence, especially against women and children and particularly in situations of armed conflict, is not acceptable and that such acts will not be tolerated.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“I would like to start by thanking the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2010/604) and briefing, which contain valuable recommendations for addressing challenges regarding women and peace and security. The report is indeed most useful for understanding the conflict- related sexual violence in many parts of the world and assessing the progress of the implementation of the resolutions on this topic. I would also like to thank Under-Secretary- General Le Roy, Special Representative of the Secretary-General Wallstrom and the Military Adviser, General Gaye, for their insightful briefings. I would like to express once again that we welcome the appointment of Ms.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“The draft presidential statement before us today contains important elements on all the issues I have just touched upon, and we fully support it. However, allow me to conclude by reiterating the Secretary- General's call on all United Nations Member States to play their part in the collective efforts, not only through the commitment of resources, but also through coherent, consistent and sustained participation in peacebuilding activities. Longer-term commitment, an integrated approach and capacity-building are indeed the key words. For our part, Turkey will continue to be guided by those key principles and will actively engage in all peacebuilding efforts.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Related to that, we also support the efforts aimed at strengthening the international civilian capacity to be deployed in countries emerging from conflict. We hope that the review process, which is presently under way under the auspices of the Secretary-General, will lead to a broadening and deepening of the pool of civilian experts available for deployment in a coordinated and coherent way. Last but not least, we wish to underline the importance of mainstreaming women's participation in peacebuilding efforts and of increasing opportunities for women to engage in decision-making and economic recovery. In that context, we welcome the Secretary- General's action plan for gender-responsive peacebuilding, which aims to address women's post- conflict needs and remove the constraints on their full participation in peacebuilding processes.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Fourthly, the diversity of challenges and complexities associated with peacebuilding efforts today suggests that we will continue to need the support and contribution of a myriad of actors, including international financial institutions, regional and subregional organizations, civil society and the private sector. Indeed, various actors, such as the African Union, the European Union, NATO and the World Bank, have become established players in peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts, and the United Nations should support and make use of the capacities of those organizations. Of course, coordination among those stakeholders is also critical, and the role of the United Nations in that regard is simply essential.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In that regard, while there is certain merit in trying to generalize about the steps to be taken, we should also not lose sight of the fact that every country is unique. Local conditions, needs, opportunities and limitations may differ considerably from one country to another, which means that there is no single blueprint for dealing with the challenges facing peacebuilding activities across the board. Rather, the strategic planning of peacebuilding activities should be sufficiently flexible to take into account country- specific capacities and other idiosyncrasies.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Thirdly, we also concur with the Secretary- General that peacebuilding is primarily a national responsibility and that the principal role of the international community should be to support national peacebuilding efforts. The emphasis of the Secretary- General's report on nationally owned planning processes and national capacity-building is therefore well placed. Thus, we believe that the international community should assist in building or rebuilding national capacities in a sustainable way, instead of simply substituting for those capacities. That will prevent a culture of dependency from taking root in those societies and provide credible transition and exit strategies.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Secondly, the report of the Secretary-General points to the numerous short-term challenges in the immediate aftermath of conflicts and provides guidance on how those challenges, if addressed in a proper and timely way, could be turned into opportunities to sustain peace. An important corollary is that short-term peacebuilding efforts need to be integrated into longer-term strategies. In that regard, the Secretary-General's report rightly makes a strong case for more effective United Nations leadership on the ground, backed up by effective strategic planning capabilities at United Nations Headquarters. Thus, we welcome the steps taken towards providing improved guidance and support to field missions and also support the Secretary-General's initiative to deploy integrated and effective leadership teams in those field missions.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“First, we are glad to see that the interlinkages and interactions among peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding are now better appreciated. In that regard, the report of the Secretary-General makes an important contribution by laying down an integrated strategic framework for peace operations, in which these processes complement and mutually reinforce each other from the very outset. That is also precisely what the presidential statement (S/PRST/ZOlO/ 18) adopted at the Security Council summit held on 23 September 2010 called for (see S/PV.6389), and we believe that the United Nations is on the right track.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I would like to start by thanking you, Mr. President, for your kind words about the Turkish presidency of the Council in September. I congratulate you on your presidency this month and wish you and the Ugandan mission all the best for the month of October. I would like to commend your presidency for organizing this meeting. I would also like to express our appreciation to the Secretary-General for his thorough and analytical reports on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict (S/2010/386) and on women's participation in peacebuilding (S/2010/466). Let me also thank Ambassador Wittig for his valuable contribution and the active work of the Peacebuilding Commission. I would like to briefly highlight some of the important conclusions that we have drawn from those reports.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The draft presidential statement before us today contains important elements on all the issues I have just touched upon, and we fully support it. However, allow me to conclude by reiterating the Secretary- General's call on all United Nations Member States to play their part in the collective efforts, not only through the commitment of resources, but also through coherent, consistent and sustained participation in peacebuilding activities. Longer-term commitment, an integrated approach and capacity-building are indeed the key words. For our part, Turkey will continue to be guided by those key principles and will actively engage in all peacebuilding efforts.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source
“Related to that, we also support the efforts aimed at strengthening the international civilian capacity to be deployed in countries emerging from conflict. We hope that the review process, which is presently under way under the auspices of the Secretary-General, will lead to a broadening and deepening of the pool of civilian experts available for deployment in a coordinated and coherent way. Last but not least, we wish to underline the importance of mainstreaming women's participation in peacebuilding efforts and of increasing opportunities for women to engage in decision-making and economic recovery. In that context, we welcome the Secretary- General's action plan for gender-responsive peacebuilding, which aims to address women's post- conflict needs and remove the constraints on their full participation in peacebuilding processes.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source
“Fourthly, the diversity of challenges and complexities associated with peacebuilding efforts today suggests that we will continue to need the support and contribution of a myriad of actors, including international financial institutions, regional and subregional organizations, civil society and the private sector. Indeed, various actors, such as the African Union, the European Union, NATO and the World Bank, have become established players in peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts, and the United Nations should support and make use of the capacities of those organizations. Of course, coordination among those stakeholders is also critical, and the role of the United Nations in that regard is simply essential.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source
“In that regard, while there is certain merit in trying to generalize about the steps to be taken, we should also not lose sight of the fact that every country is unique. Local conditions, needs, opportunities and limitations may differ considerably from one country to another, which means that there is no single blueprint for dealing with the challenges facing peacebuilding activities across the board. Rather, the strategic planning of peacebuilding activities should be sufficiently flexible to take into account country- specific capacities and other idiosyncrasies.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source
“Thirdly, we also concur with the Secretary- General that peacebuilding is primarily a national responsibility and that the principal role of the international community should be to support national peacebuilding efforts. The emphasis of the Secretary- General's report on nationally owned planning processes and national capacity-building is therefore well placed. Thus, we believe that the international community should assist in building or rebuilding national capacities in a sustainable way, instead of simply substituting for those capacities. That will prevent a culture of dependency from taking root in those societies and provide credible transition and exit strategies.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source
“Secondly, the report of the Secretary-General points to the numerous short-term challenges in the immediate aftermath of conflicts and provides guidance on how those challenges, if addressed in a proper and timely way, could be turned into opportunities to sustain peace. An important corollary is that short-term peacebuilding efforts need to be integrated into longer-term strategies. In that regard, the Secretary-General's report rightly makes a strong case for more effective United Nations leadership on the ground, backed up by effective strategic planning capabilities at United Nations Headquarters. Thus, we welcome the steps taken towards providing improved guidance and support to field missions and also support the Secretary-General's initiative to deploy integrated and effective leadership teams in those field missions.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source
“First, we are glad to see that the interlinkages and interactions among peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding are now better appreciated. In that regard, the report of the Secretary-General makes an important contribution by laying down an integrated strategic framework for peace operations, in which these processes complement and mutually reinforce each other from the very outset. That is also precisely what the presidential statement (S/PRST/ZOlO/ 18) adopted at the Security Council summit held on 23 September 2010 called for (see S/PV.6389), and we believe that the United Nations is on the right track.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source
“I would like to start by thanking you, Mr. President, for your kind words about the Turkish presidency of the Council in September. I congratulate you on your presidency this month and wish you and the Ugandan mission all the best for the month of October. I would like to commend your presidency for organizing this meeting. I would also like to express our appreciation to the Secretary-General for his thorough and analytical reports on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict (S/2010/386) and on women's participation in peacebuilding (S/2010/466). Let me also thank Ambassador Wittig for his valuable contribution and the active work of the Peacebuilding Commission. I would like to briefly highlight some of the important conclusions that we have drawn from those reports.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source
“Every conflict prevented or managed contributes to building precedents and principles for dealing with future cases. Early intervention and prevention are always the better approach. Most important, missed early opportunities should not be taken as cause for despair or unripe later situations as an excuse for inaction.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“Similarly, effective coordination between and within United Nations organs, programmes, funds and agencies involved in policy formulation and implementation is vital to ensure greater coherence in existing mechanisms and appropriate balance between peacekeeping operations and preventive activities. The financial resource question should be examined in comparison to the costs of handling the problem later, when it is worse, more costly, more difficult to handle and more disruptive to our own concerns. "Future opportunity cost" is a concept that needs to be taken into account. In order to build the foundations for sustainable peace, recovery requirements should be taken into consideration during the mediation process. This highlights the crucial role that the Peacebuilding Commission has to play in promoting mediation.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“A great deal more can and should be done on the humanitarian front to avert crises before they lead to armed confrontation. In particular, tackling climate change, food insecurity and related problems of agricultural underproduction and resource scarcity can do much to stabilize a fragile situation. In that sense, development of a more structured relationship between the United Nations system and the international financial institutions to ensure better coordination in the policy planning process and to create greater synergies and stronger joint leverage could be encouraged.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“The establishment of the Department of Political Affairs Mediation Support Unit, which provides expertise to support the mediation efforts of the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, is a welcome development in that sense. Yet, it is not sufficient. If prevention is central to United Nations efforts, system-wide strategic leadership in this area should be strengthened. The Department of Political Affairs, which is the centre for direct support for preventive diplomacy and good offices, should be better equipped in the light of its growing workload. The Security Council must also undertake more missions to areas of potential or actual conflict. Meeting humanitarian needs in a timely way can also contribute to preventing the outbreak or recurrence of armed conflict.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“We believe that the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals and development in general are the indispensable foundations for prevention. Many of the Millennium Development Goals, if attained, would serve to significantly reduce the overall sources of tension for developing countries that are vulnerable to conflict. Women have an important role to play in the settlement of disputes. Their equal participation and full involvement in all efforts for the maintenance and promotion of peace and security is particularly important. Addressing the primary sources of tension in conflict-vulnerable regions and countries is key to preventing armed conflicts. Conflict situations require monitoring to coordinate action since, whether early or late, opportunities are often brief; but attention must be sustained.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“In this context, I should like to make reference to the importance of the role played by the regional United Nations offices, such as the United Nations Office for West Africa, and the valuable contribution of mediation capacities such as the Council of Elders, the Panel of the Wise, the good offices of the Secretary- General and the Secretary-General's special envoys. If we are to enhance the impact of our efforts and address the root causes of conflict, the thrust of preventive work must shift from reactive, external interventions with limited impact to internally driven initiatives for developing local and national capacities for prevention. This approach fosters home-grown, self-sustaining infrastructures for peace that promote ownership.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“Moreover, we believe that there is definitely a need for closer and more operational cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in Africa, such as the Economic Community of West African States, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the Economic Community of Central African States and the Southern African Development Community, to build national and regional capacities in relation to the preventive diplomacy tools of mediation, information gathering and analysis, early warning, prevention and peacemaking, with a View to responding more promptly to the emerging threats to security in their areas.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source