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first: 2009-01-16
most recent: 2011-07-26
sittings or episodes: 30
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“Turkey believes that there is a need for a comprehensive approach. This should include security, governance, the rule of law, human rights and social and economic development. But it should not be limited to military means alone. In addition, four areas need special attention: comprehensive economic development, strong and well-trained Afghan military and police, inclusive national reconciliation and a modern education and justice system to effectively combat extremism. In other words, a political and economic action plan is needed. As suggested in the report, the role of UNAMA should be strengthened in order to better serve the Afghan people. The new role should be designed jointly with the Afghan Administration. On the other hand, security threats against the United Nations are increasing.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“We would like to commend the report of the Secretary-General, which provides a comprehensive outlook. We also agree with the report's content and observations. This meeting is taking place at a time when many developments are unfolding with regard to Afghanistan. We would therefore like to give Turkey's views concerning the situation in Afghanistan. I will limit my remarks to three main areas: international developments and the strengthening of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), regional developments and the parliamentary elections. First, it is a welcome development that the international community is widely discussing developments in Afghanistan. While doing so - as has been clearly expressed by Mr. Eide - we should design our priorities in cooperation with the Afghan Administration.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“As this is the first open meeting of the Council this month, I wish to congratulate the Permanent Mission of China and you yourself, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of January. I would also like to welcome to the Council the five newly elected members, while at the same time paying tribute to the five former members for successfully completing their terms on the Council. I would like to thank Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon for his comprehensive report (S/2009/674) and his Special Representative, Mr. Kai Eide, for his informative and frank briefing. We join the Secretary-General and you, Mr. President, in recognizing Mr. Eide's excellent service in Afghanistan. I would also like to welcome Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the Council.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“Fourthly, I would like to stress that it is in fact by strengthening the rule of law, human rights, democracy and good governance that we can secure the long-term and lasting protection of civilians. Those should be our main goals for the future.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“We look forward to a further debate within the United Nations system on the independent study commissioned by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations on the protection of civilians in the context of United Nations peacekeeping operations, which was released recently. To that end, we hope that regional ownership and cooperation will become a priority. Likewise, we believe that the issue of cultural differences and sensitivities should be taken into consideration in predeployment training for peacekeeping operations by all States. In that vein, the imbalance between well- funded peacekeeping operations in some areas where armed conflict has ended and other operations that need urgent strengthening should also be immediately addressed.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“That is particularly important as many terrorist organizations attempt to abuse the term and what it entails in their quest to gain international attention and support. Secondly, combating terrorism is both the right and the obligation of every State. Nothing should be allowed to weaken our resolve to fight that scourge. The activities of terrorist organizations themselves put the lives of civilians in danger. Thus, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations in particular, should be vigilant in conducting their work in conflict areas and not allow themselves to be exploited by such groups and organizations. Thirdly, as a troop- and police-contributing country to United Nations peacekeeping operations, we wish to see more emphasis on the peacekeeping aspect of this issue in the future.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“In the light of those developments, we are pleased that the Austrian presidency has broadly included the peacekeeping aspect in the resolution. We attach a high priority to peacekeeping, peacemaking and peacebuilding issues, as demonstrated during our presidency of the Council. Naturally, the resolution represents a balance and does not change the fact that there are issues of a very sensitive nature that rim the risk of undermining or weakening our efforts if not addressed carefully. In that vein, I would like to emphasize four points. The first concerns non-State armed groups. Given the inevitable ambiguity of that term and the many different kinds of entities that fall into that category, we believe that one should be extremely careful in dealing with such groups.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“The issue of the protection of civilians has been a priority topic on the agenda of the Council in recent years, especially since the beginning of this year, given the atrocities and human rights violations in different parts of the world, in particular Gaza. The Secretary-General's recent report (S/2009/277) gives us a comprehensive account of the latest situation in protecting civilians in armed conflicts. The report indicates the difficulties and challenges for the future. However, recent developments offer hope as well. The adoption over the past months of Security Council resolution 1882 (2009) on children and armed conflict, as well as resolutions 1888 (2009) and 1889 (2009) on women and peace and security, indicates an important evolution in protecting civilians in armed conflicts.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“At the outset, I wish to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Under- Secretary-General Holmes and Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Kang for their comprehensive statements. I would like to thank the Austrian presidency for organizing this high-level meeting. We also commend it for building consensus on resolution 1894 (2009), which marks the tenth anniversary of the initial consideration of the protection of civilians in armed conflict in the Council as a thematic issue. Unfortunately, not a single day has passed in those 10 years without a civilian casualty in armed conflict or without civilians being targeted. We should react to such deliberate attacks. Indeed, we can say that the international community is still failing to provide security to civilians in armed conflict.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“Now is the time to further increase momentum and redouble our efforts towards our shared objectives. Turkey is ready and willing to do its fair share in that regard. The rapidly developing relations between Turkey and African countries, as evidenced by the African Union's declaration of Turkey as one its three strategic partners, provides us ample ground on which to build. We are committed to doing so.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“In our opinion, the comparative strengths of both organizations and the complementary nature of their objectives leave no doubt about the value of an increased strategic relationship between the two bodies. That is why we fully support the draft presidential statement before us, which clearly underscores that point. We would like especially to thank the Mission of Uganda for its leadership, acting on behalf of the African Union, in the preparation of that text. Investing in Africa's peacekeeping capacity means investing in the security, stability and future of that great continent, as well as of the entire world. It is a sound investment that will surely pay off as the African continent fully develops its own capabilities and realizes its potential. We have already come a long way in that direction.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“As I mentioned at the beginning of my remarks, today's meeting provides us a valuable opportunity to underscore our commitment to forge a strategic partnership with the African Union and to chart the course of our future work. Our deliberations today therefore have even more practical importance in the light of the statement issued on 15 October by the African Union Peace and Security Council, which also called for an increased strategic partnership on peacekeeping issues between the United Nations and the African Union. The draft presidential statement to be adopted at the end of today's meeting will therefore be the response of the Security Council to that call, as well as a testament of the Council's intention with regard to furthering our strategic cooperation.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“We believe that the time has come to translate them into practice. Indeed, we have spoken long enough. Now is the time for action. In that regard, we particularly share the Secretary-General's views concerning the need for the establishment of a predictable, sustainable and flexible funding system for AU-led peace support operations, as well as for developing a broad road map for capacity- building with a set of short- to long-term initiatives. Likewise, we very much welcome the idea of establishing a joint task force between the United Nations and the African Union to review immediate and long-term strategic and operational issues, as well as to conduct a lessons learned exercise on the basis of our joint endeavours in Somalia and Darfur.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“It further elaborates on those recommendations and proposes practical ways in which the United Nations can assist the African Union to enhance its effectiveness in the deployment and management of peacekeeping operations. As we see it, there are three main areas in which we can, and should, make further progress in order to realize the objectives we have collectively set out for ourselves. Those are: developing a strategic partnership between the two organizations at both the political and operational levels, supporting the institutional capacity-building of the African Union, and enhancing the predictability, sustainability and flexibility of financing for African Union-led peacekeeping operations under a United Nations mandate. To put it simply, we support the recommendations of the Secretary-General in all three areas.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“Within this framework, the joint African Union- United Nations panel has put forward many useful recommendations which were first addressed in the presidential statement adopted in March of this year under Libya's presidency (S/PRST/2009/3). There we not only took note of those new ideas, but also called for further joint efforts in this direction, focusing on issues of mutual interest. We also called on the Secretariat to develop, in coordination with the AU Commission, a list of recommendations on ways to help the African Union further develop its military, technical, logistic, administrative and financial capabilities. That is precisely what the Secretary-General's report does.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“Indeed, given the time and energy we spend in the Council to help resolve the various conflicts in Africa, it is clear that the African Union provides most needed added value in areas of critical importance. It is for this reason that since the adoption of resolution 1809 (2008), in particular, the Council has been working very hard to develop a more effective partnership with the African Union, a partnership which mutually strengthens the capabilities of each organization and which creates a synergy of efforts towards peace and stability. Our point of departure has been, and still is, that the more efficient and valuable the African Union becomes in its peacekeeping operations, the stronger the United Nations and the entire international community become in their ability to maintain peace and security.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“In fact, it is a long-standing commitment we have collectively undertaken under Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations and in paragraph 170 of the 2005 World Summit Outcome Document (General Assembly resolution 60/1), as well as in various other Security Council resolutions and statements. After all, there is no doubt that the role played by regional organizations in peace and security is indispensable and is complementary to the work of the United Nations, in particular that of the Security Council. In this regard, the African Union is a particularly important regional actor whose contribution to the settlement of conflicts on the African continent is of key significance in the overall efforts to maintain international peace and security.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“One common point that emerged from all those debates was the strong emphasis placed on the necessity of an enhanced strategic dialogue among all stakeholders, in particular between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations. It has been stressed over and over again that the increasing demand for peacekeeping around the globe can be met only by forging new and strategic partnerships between the United Nations and regional organizations. That was also one of the main tenants of the recent "New Horizon" paper prepared by the Secretariat.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“What we are discussing today is indeed a partnership of vital importance for both organizations, and we are pleased to see the African Union approaching that issue with the professionalism and commitment it deserves. Over the past year or so, a lively debate has been going on in several forums, with the participation of all interested parties, on issues related to the United Nations peacekeeping system. Indeed, we have been putting our heads together with a view to finding the right ways and means to streamline the United Nations peacekeeping mechanism, which still stands as an indispensable tool for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary-General Alain Le Roy for his briefing and for focusing our debate on the right issues, and Under-Secretary-General Susana Malcorra for her presence in the Council Chamber today. I would also like to thank His Excellency Mr. Romano Prodi for his briefing today, but even more for his most valuable contributions to the considerations of this issue. Indeed, it was his leadership of the United Nations-African Union panel last year and the ideas put forth in its report (see S/2008/813) that paved the way for United Nations action on this important matter. Last but not least I would like to express our thanks to Mr. Tete Antonio, Acting Permanent Observer of the African Union, for his participation in today's meeting and for the very comprehensive briefing he has just given us.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“Allow me to begin by commending you, Mr. President, for organizing this meeting on United Nations support to African Union peacekeeping operations. This issue has been on our agenda for some time now, and today's meeting provides us with a very timely opportunity to review the steps taken so far and to chart the course of our future work. In that regard, I would like to pay a special tribute to the Secretary-General for his leadership on this issue and for his dedicated efforts to further strengthen the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union (AU). His most recent report (S/2009/470), in particular, contains valuable assessments and proposals for the way forward on this issue.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“We thus agree with the Secretary-General's recommendation that the present strength and composition of UNMIT should be maintained. The recommendations of the technical assessment mission expected to visit Timor-Leste in January of next year will be crucial for evaluating possible adjustments in UNMIT's mandate and strength. Let me conclude by saluting once more the owners of the normalization process, namely the Timorese people and Government, and by wishing them continued success.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“Despite these considerable achievements, the main issues that contributed to the 2006 crisis, as mentioned in the Secretary-General's report - such as poverty, unemployment, the lack of an effective land and property regime and a weak judicial system - continue to pose significant challenges, and they need to be thoroughly addressed in order to anchor stability in Timor-Leste. Given the progress that has been achieved so far, we are confident that Timor-Leste will eventually overcome all these challenges. However, this requires continued national dialogue and unity. Therefore, we join the Secretary-General in encouraging the parliament and the Government to continue efforts at broad consultations. We also believe that Timor-Leste requires continued support from the international community in its quest for peace, stability and prosperity.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“In that respect, we are pleased to note that the resumption of primary police responsibilities by the National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL) in three districts and at the police training centre has not led to an increase in criminal activities. We continue to support the Secretary-General's gradual approach in this matter and welcome further progress achieved in the registration, screening and certification programme for the PNTL in accordance with the policing arrangements. Further progress to enhance security sector reform, internal security and national defence, as well as the adoption of a national security strategy, are of utmost importance. Improving the justice sector and its institutions is of equal importance.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“We welcome the fact that local elections were held successfully and without major incidents on 9 October 2009, proving that the Timorese people are committed to democracy and that the political parties are demonstrating respect for democratic principles and processes. We are also glad to see that the security situation in Timor-Leste has been steadily improving since February of last year, with substantial progress in addressing the situation of internally displaced persons (IDPS). We are quite pleased that all 65 IDP camps in Dili and Baucau had been officially closed by the end of August. We hope that the process of handing over policing responsibilities from UNMIT to the Timorese national police will continue to be as smooth as it has been so far.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“It is thanks not only to UNMIT but also, obviously, to the resilience and determination of the people and Government of Timor-Leste that on 30 August the country celebrated the tenth anniversary of the popular consultation that led to its independence. We praise the Government for having made such a peaceful celebration possible only three years after the 2006 crisis and a year and a half on from the dreadful attacks on the President and Prime Minister. That considerable stabilization has enabled the Timorese to address such key issues as the further strengthening of State institutions and democratic governance, as well as the adoption of important legislation to fight corruption.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“At the outset, I should like to welcome the Deputy Prime Minister of Timor- Leste, His Excellency Mr. Jose' Luis Guterres, and to thank him for his presentation. We are honoured by his presence today. I should also like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2009/504) and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Atul Khare, not only for his presentation today, but also for his tireless efforts in assisting Timor-Leste. I should like to seize this opportunity to praise Mr. Khare for the outstanding contribution he has made at the head of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) and to Wish him every success in his future endeavours.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that Turkey is ready to participate in and positively contribute to every effort to eliminate sexual violence and discrimination against women.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“Finally, I would stress that it is only through the strengthening of the rule of law, enhanced political participation, human rights, democracy and good governance that we can secure the long-term and lasting protection of women. As a party to the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women since 1985 and having ratified the Convention's Optional Protocol in 2002, my Government believes that it should be our priority to encourage all nations to adhere to the principles of those international documents. We also support the Global Campaign to end violence against women initiated by the Secretary-General at the opening of the fifty-second session of the Commission on the Status of Women in February 2008.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“The United Nations and the host countries are responsible for the preservation of their civilian status. Violation of that status, either by outsiders or by insiders who bear arms, will only jeopardize vulnerable persons in those camps, in particular women, who could face the most heinous crimes. Fourthly, we must prevent sexual violence, fight impunity and address the issue of discrimination against women, both in legislation and in practice. This effort should be accompanied by assistance to victims. We should also look into enhancing the possible role of peacekeeping forces in the prevention of these unacceptable crimes.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“Therefore, taking into account the system- wide coherence process, we should first efficiently use to their fullest extent, and perhaps sharpen, existing tools and mechanisms, including all the avenues and special procedures of the Human Rights Council-and the machinery of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Secondly, as rightly indicated in the Secretary- General's report, data needs to be more systematically collected, preserved and analysed. However, we are also aware of the difficulties that United Nations actors and non-governmental organization workers are confronting while collecting data. Thirdly, we believe that another important issue is the situation of camps for refugees and internally displaced persons. Protection of the civilian nature of those camps is vital.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“First, we agree with the necessity of the Security Council taking a fresh look at the protection of civilians, in particular women and children. A few days ago, here in this Chamber, we adopted resolution 1882 (2009) to protect children in armed conflict in a comprehensive manner. We believe that that resolution was the right step in the right direction. However, when establishing new mechanisms we should also be careful: creating a plethora of institutions carries the risk of causing duplication. As the Secretary-General rightly pointed out in his report, the United Nations should deliver as one to prevent and respond to sexual violence.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“It is within that framework that we welcome the Secretary-General's report, which gives us a comprehensive account of the most recent situation in various theatres and the difficulties that are being encountered. The report shows the huge task we are facing. We should make a collective effort to prevent sexual violence against women, with the primary obligation and responsibility resting first and foremost with States. The Secretary-General's report puts forward useful recommendations. They are pertinent, detailed and well crafted, and we support all of them in principle. However, we also believe that any issue related to the protection of civilians, including women and children, should be handled carefully, since these are all sensitive cases. In this vein, I wish to make four preliminary observations.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“I thank the Secretary- General for his comprehensive briefing and for his presence among us today. We are also thankful for his detailed report (S/2009/362). A great number of the casualties in armed conflicts continue to be civilians, and that number is constantly increasing. We have been witnessing serious challenges in securing a safe environment for women in many parts of the world. Within this context, sexual violence, particularly against women and children, are also on the rise. We condemn in the strongest possible terms all deliberate attacks on civilians, including women and children, as well as any kind of sexual violence used as a tool of war in armed conflict.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“As a traditional troop- and police-contributing country to the United Nations and other international peace operations, we know by heart the difficulties encountered in the United Nations peacekeeping system, and will do our best to help bring about a new and results-oriented consensus on United Nations peacekeeping. Finally, we thank the delegation of the United Kingdom for preparing a draft presidential statement for this meeting, which we fully support.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“As to the time frame of this endeavour, on the other hand, we believe that we can and should aim at a deadline of early next year to put in place at least the initial and most essential elements of this new undertaking. Indeed, 2010 will mark the tenth anniversary of the Brahimi report (S/2000/809) and the culmination of the "Peace Operations 2010" reform process. There is now a chance for us to make the year 2010 a milestone for United Nations peacekeeping operations. We should not lose this window of opportunity. Turkey is ready and willing to take an active part in this important enterprise.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“To that end, however, we Member States need immediately to start taking up each and every recommendation of the non-paper and see how we can put them into practice or why we cannot. In other words, the Secretariat gave us a rich menu of options and practical suggestions. It is now up to us to take them to the operational level. This exercise should be an all-inclusive one. Every major stakeholder, including the Security Council and its Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly, the Peacebuilding Commission and of course the Secretariat itself, all have a role to play, or better, a responsibility to deliver.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“Yet, what was and is still missing are the practical steps that will help translate this collective understanding and commitment into a renewed and more effective partnership, drawing together the strengths of all stakeholders. This is why we greatly welcome the non-paper prepared by the Secretariat, which proposes a new partnership agenda with a View to charting a new horizon for United Nations peacekeeping. Frankly speaking, we are still examining the paper and its recommendations, but what we like about it is its practical and action-oriented nature. Thus, we are confident that it will provide us with the necessary momentum and framework to build upon our next steps.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“In principle, everyone concurred that we need earlier and more meaningful consultations with troop- and police-contributing countries; that we should engage and encourage regional organizations, notably the African Union, to assume a greater role in peacekeeping and help them strengthen their capacities; that we have to come up with clear and achievable mandates, matched by the necessary resources and driven by existing capabilities; that we ought to improve the level of information and analysis available to us about the operational environment, in particular military advice; that we must make better use of benchmarks to monitor progress and to make the necessary adjustments along the way; that we should always have a political strategy that will guide all the efforts of the international community, including peacekeeping operations; that we must have a holistic and robust approach to peace, integrating peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding into one single strategy, including the protection of civilians; and that we need to invest more in preventive measures, including mediation, so as to settle conflicts through peaceful means.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“Thus, what is at stake is the credibility of the United Nations itself, with enormous implications for whether we will or will not be able to deliver on the promises of the Organization in the future. What has been even more striking throughout this review process is that there is also broad agreement on what needs to be done. The previous open debate (see S/PV.6153) organized in June under our own presidency of the Council, for instance, brought out those points of convergence in a most lucid manner.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“We believe it is now time to take stock of what has been said and done so far with a View to charting a practical way forward. To date, what has come out of our discussions in no ambiguous terms is a broad consensus on the need to reform the way we run our peacekeeping operations in the United Nations. There is explicit agreement that the entire United Nations peacekeeping system is plagued by serious problems and stretched to the point where the risk of failure has become intolerable. It is also unmistakably clear that peacekeeping operations are seen as the showcase of United Nations efforts to advance the ideals and principles enshrined in its Charter.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“I would also like to take this opportunity to salute all the United Nations force commanders who were with us this morning, and through them convey our 09-4428} heartfelt gratitude to all the men and women who serve peace under their blue berets in some of the most dangerous parts of the world. Our hearts and prayers are always with them, but I know they want more than that, and rightly so. They need a more efficient peacekeeping system that provides them with the necessary mandate, guidance and resources and that duly honours the heroism of the United Nations peacekeepers who risk their lives in the line of duty day in and night out. That is indeed why we are here. For the eight months since the launch of the joint France-United Kingdom initiative, we have extensively discussed several aspects of peacekeeping reform in various forums.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“Mr. President, first let me thank you for organizing today's open debate, which is indeed a very timely one. I would also like to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for August. I wish to express our thanks and appreciation to the Ugandan mission for its efficient work during its presidency in July. I also wish to thank Under- Secretaries-General Le Roy and Malcorra, as well as General Martin Luther Agwai, for their useful and thought-provoking briefings. General Agwai's first- hand experience on the ground was particularly enlightening and helpful.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“It is alarming to learn from the report of the Secretary-General that some instances amount to war crimes under international humanitarian law. Here, the effective implementation of sanctions on Somalia and the importance of preventing the entry of foreign fighters into its territory come into the picture. As for international efforts to combat piracy off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden, I am pleased to report that Turkey's contribution to those efforts, with the provision of two frigates, continues. Moreover, we are actively taking part in the work of the International Contact Group on Somalia and are closely cooperating with countries of the region in that context.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“As Special Representative Ould Abdallah has said, the revitalization of the Committee marks an important step towards reforming and improving security in Somalia. We are closely following the Secretariat's work on the plan for a future United Nations peacekeeping operation to follow AMISOM, subject to a further decision of the Security Council. In that regard, we look forward to the report of the Secretary-General to be issued in September 2009. We hope that the visit to Mogadishu by a team from the Department of Peacekeeping Operations takes place in advance of that report, as planned. Turkey fully supports the three-track approach of the Secretary-General, as endorsed in resolution 1872 (2009). We are also concerned about the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Somalia as a consequence of intensified fighting.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“Undoubtedly, AMISOM's technical capacity should also be bolstered so that it can effectively implement its mandate. To that end, the expeditious deployment of the logistics support package by the United Nations will be vital. Equally important is the early transfer of funds pledged to AMISOM. at the Brussels donors' conference in April. I would like to say that Turkey has already transferred half of its pledge to AMISOM. The other part of our pledge, for the restructuring of the transitional security institutions in Somalia, has also been made available. As we have indicated on various occasions, Turkey is prepared to train AMISOM peacekeepers and Somali police officers in Turkey, in cooperation with the United Nations. We welcome the recent meeting in Mogadishu of Somalia's Joint Security Committee.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“We welcome the open-door policy pursued by the TFG vis-a-vis opposition groups. We should insist in our call to all groups in and outside Somalia that there is no military solution to the Somali question and that the Djibouti peace process is the only road towards a peaceful future. Turkey fully supports the Transitional Federal Government as the only legitimate authority in Somalia. We reiterated that support to President Sheikh Sharif Sheik Ahmed during his visit to Turkey last April. We commend the crucial role played by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and express our gratitude to the Governments of Uganda and Burundi for their invaluable contributions to the Mission. We encourage other African Union member States to follow suit.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“We would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ould Abdallah, for his comprehensive briefing. We would also like to thank Foreign Minister of Somalia Mohamed Omaar and African Union Commissioner Lamamra for their statements. We also welcome the report (S/2009/373) of the Secretary-General. Today's meeting on Somalia, the second in the month of July, is a testament to the importance that the Council attaches to developments in Somalia in particular, and to peace and stability in the Horn of Africa in general. Somalia is at a very delicate point. Developments on the ground have not yet reached the irreversible stage, insofar as the establishment of the authority of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) in and around the capital is concerned.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“At the regional level, the deterioration of bilateral relations between Chad and the Sudan is having very unfortunate consequences on the ground, not least for civilians. Cross-border air and ground raids are not helping what is already a grave situation. Both countries need to understand that their interests lie not in conflict but in cooperation. A change of tone and approach is sorely needed. Many agreements have been enacted, and not implemented. Turkey believes that a high-level mediation effort, building on existing agreements, that takes into consideration the complex interests and dynamics at play and includes the right incentives is the way forward for a lasting political settlement.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“Ultimately, whether through DIS or its armed forces, Chadian authorities will eventually have to assume full responsibility for the security situation in that part of the country. It is therefore important for the Chadian Government to work sincerely to create a political setting through which the sources of conflict in the East of the country can be efficiently addressed. The agreement brokered just a few days ago in Tripoli between the Chadian Government and the National Movement is a very welcome step in the right direction. We hope that, with the help of ongoing mediation efforts, the Chadian Government can build upon that momentum and create an inclusive and comprehensive political process through which other larger elements of armed opposition can be brought back into the fold.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source