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Davutoglu

lines on the record: 105
first: 2009-05-11
most recent: 2012-08-30
sittings or episodes: 7
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“Nonetheless, even if the United Nations in general, and the Security Council in particular, continues to be paralysed while the regime in Syria violates every known value, law and moral principle, Turkey will continue to uphold the principles of the United Nations - on its own, if necessary - and defend the moral values dictated by the good conscience of the international community. We are facing not just a serious crisis but a test of our humanity. If we shy away from our responsibilities today, we will be accountable to future generations and face the harsh verdict of history. Humanity must always prevail over insanity and cruelty.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“Lastly, a joint committee, made up of the neighbouring countries and UNHCR, could be established to deal with the refugee issue. Such a committee should be given a mandate by the Security Council and could also facilitate the work of the Joint Special Envoy. As I said at the beginning, I was expecting this meeting to produce tangible solutions to the suffering of the Syrian people. But we still have nothing new to say to the millions of Syrians who are suffering at the hands of the regime, as the United Nations system finds itself trapped in inaction. The people of Syria find this situation extremely difficult to understand.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“Under the circumstances, we wish to suggest that the United Nations should take the following practical steps in order to deal with the current humanitarian disaster in Syria. First, the Security Council should visit the camps in the countries bordering Syria in order to see the impact of the situation and get first-hand information about it. Secondly, the Council should pursue a unified approach to stopping the indiscriminate aerial bombardment of residential areas, which leads to mass internal displacement. Thirdly, the focus should be on solving the issue of IDPs within Syria's borders. Fourthly, if, despite such steps, Syrians are still compelled to flee for safety, the necessary measures should be taken to absorb them internationally.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“That is why I think it would be very useful for Security Council members to come to Turkey and the other neighbouring countries and visit some of the camps. I am sure that the camp residents would be very interested in what Council members have to say and the kinds of solutions they would bring to their acute and tragic problems. Similarly, I am sure that Council members would be very interested to hear the vivid stories ofthe ordeals that Syrian people have endured at the hands of the shabiha or of the regime's forces. Many of them may be very disturbing. But shying away from such things as summary executions, brutal rapes and mass killings of entire families with babies in cradles will not make them go away. All of them are real and are part of the reason that such a large number of people have sought refuge.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“We are taking the necessary steps to minimize the negative ramifications of the Syrian situation as they affect Jordan, Iraq and, in particular, Lebanon, since regional security and stability is our national priority. However, the longer the pressure from the crisis in Syria continues to build, the more difficult it will be to keep the countries in the region immune to ripple effects. All this renders the task of the new Joint Special Envoy, Mr. Brahimi, a daunting one. We welcome his appointment and wish him every success. He will receive our full support, as his predecessor did. I understand that it cannot be easy for the Council to comprehend the scope of the challenges and threats that Syria's neighbours are facing merely through media reports or second-hand observations.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“So far, the track record has not been promising. For instance, when Mr. Kofi Annan, Joint Special Envoy of the United Nations and the League of Arab States, took up his job, on 23 February, the number of Syrians seeking protection in Turkey was approximately 10,000. When the first group of United Nations monitors arrived in Syria, on 16 April, the number of refugees went up to 25,000. When the monitors left, on 20 August, the number had reached 70,000. Today it is more than 80,000. The United Nations cannot afford to fail this test. Failure on such an issue would be irredeemable, and the regional implications in particular could be disastrous.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“However, all of us have a huge interest in bringing the current conflict in Syria to an end as quickly as possible. The longer the strife continues, the more difficult the new period will be. Radical and terrorist organizations and groups will enjoy fertile ground. We cannot let that happen. Regional and global security, as well as our own, will be at stake. The Cold War era is long behind us. Accordingly, we must put behind us the reflexes and mindset that stem from that era. We must put behind us any sterile power struggles and competing interests. The United Nations is facing a serious test. That test is about whether or not the Organization can represent the good conscience of the international community and act in accordance with it. In other words, it is about whether it can translate humanity into practice or not.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“We therefore appeal to Council members to take on the responsibility for putting an end to the atrocities the regime has committed against the people of Syria, enabling a democratic transition in accord with the legitimate demands of the people and thereby restoring security and stability in our part of the world. We all have an interest in the developments in Syria. Our views may diverge, but our objectives, I believe, converge. We are all for Syria's security, stability and prosperity. The territorial integrity and national unity of Syria is sacrosanct for all of us. None ofus is interested in imposing anything on Syria by force. No matter what we discuss here or there, it will be the Syrian people who will have the final say on their country and their destiny. They will decide their life, their governance and their future.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“None of the refugees are fleeing Syria because of the opposition groups, which are struggling to stop the killings there. The refugees coming to Turkey and the other neighbouring countries are fleeing the Syrian regime, not other forces. The Syrian people are the victims of that oppression. The situation in Syria has long been a threat to international peace and security. That makes it the direct responsibility of the Security Council. It is the Council's duty to take action to develop the necessary responses to the pressing challenges that Syria poses.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“The wounded cannot get treatment, because Syria's clinics and hospitals are either being bombed by the regime or lack the equipment essential for treating people. Although we are opening our hospitals and treating every Syrian who is in need, many cannot make it to the border and usually die from loss of blood. According to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, there are more than 2 million internally displaced people (IDPs) in Syria. In the face of a humanitarian disaster of such proportions, the United Nations should begin establishing IDP camps within Syria without delay. Needless to say, such camps should have full protection. Let me also be clear that there is only one side that is responsible for this tragedy: the regime in Syria.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“However, given the fact that we are using up all of our capabilities and our preparations can no longer cope with the flow of refugees, attempts to tackle the current influx by regular measures will meet serious difficulties. Therefore, from now on we must focus on steps necessary within the borders of Syria. In that vein, we have started to deliver humanitarian aid at point zero, namely, at the border. We have also established relief reception centres in Kilis, Gaziantep and Hatay - our border cities * for that purpose. Relief items stockpiled at those centres are delivered to the Syrians by the Turkish Red Crescent. We have formally informed the United Nations of the operation. It was a necessary step as the millions of people who are unable to escape are in acute need of help. The threat of famine is looming as we approach winter.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“We will continue to try to do our best in providing the best possible services in full conformity with international rules and regulations, as UNHCR representatives have praised our efforts and principled approach. However, there is an increasing sense in Turkey that, through making such a sacrifice and tackling an enormous issue on its own, we will lead the international community towards complacency and inaction. We feel that the open-door policy of Turkey and Syria's other neighbours is in fact absorbing any potential international reaction, as the tragic consequences of the brutality by the Syrian regime are all being dealt with by the neighbouring countries.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“While expressing our gratitude to those countries that have responded, I must also report that the overall response fell far short of what was required. As to the appeal by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for $193 million under the regional response plan, the international community has so far funded only $65 million, or 34 per cent. However, Turkey's share from that amount can only be considered symbolic. I do not wish to be misunderstood. I am not here today to mention those figures in order to complain about our Syrian brothers and sisters coming to Turkey, nor am I asking for more funding.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“We do all of that with a sense of high responsibility as we regard our Syrian neighbours as our brothers and sisters with whom we share a long history and often a common fate. We will continue to stand in full solidarity with them and to address their needs. However, the scale of the tragedy in Syria is growing so out of proportion that Turkey is finding it increasingly difficult to cope with the ensuing challenges all alone. Up until now, we have provided funding for accommodation, upkeep and other services. The amount that we have spent so far has exceeded $300 million and keeps rising each day. But the financial issue is secondary as compared to the humanitarian issue. We have already informed the international community of our readiness to accept assistance offers.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“We provide for all of their needs, including education, health, vocational training, social and psychological support and leisure. Since the intense influx exceeds our capacity to accommodate, we have had to mobilize every means at hand to fill the gap. In that vein, we have opened up student dormitories and gyms while the schools remain on summer break. Currently, 17,000 Syrians are being accommodated in such centres. However, the schools will open in just a couple of days. Yes, we are building new camps and will try to transfer them to those camps. Yet we are fast becoming short of suitable areas to build camps, as well as means to support them. I have not even mentioned the tens of thousands of Syrians who escaped to Turkey and are living in various cities and towns and putting an extra strain on local resources and infrastructure.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“We in Turkey open our doors to every Syrian brother and sister who runs for safety, regardless of his or her religion, sect or ethnicity. We embrace every Syrian brother and sister. The number of Syrians we are accommodating is now greater than 80,000. Currently, another 10,000 Syrians are waiting at our borders for accommodation. We are constantly building new camps to host them. However, it takes approximately one month to build a camp that will usually become full after two days, as the average number of daily entries is about 4,000. Currently we accommodate the Syrian refugees in 11 camps, comprising both tent and container cities. Three new camps, each with capacity for 10,000 refugees, are under construction.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon acknowledged during his recent visit to the Balkans that, "We must learn from the lessons of Srebrenica." He continued, "The international community failed to provide the necessary protection to many people who were killed at the time when they needed our support", in Srebrenica. That is what is happening right now in Syria. Although the international community has made its position in view of the situation in Syria abundantly clear - through several General Assembly resolutions that each passed with more than 130 votes in favour- the Security Council still has failed to provide the necessary protection to the people of Syria who need our support. We cannot again place the United Nations in such an uncomfortable situation of apologizing for inaction or negligence related to the tragic situation in Syria.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“Let us not forget that if we do not act against such crimes against humanity happening before our very eyes, we will become accomplices to those crimes. We need to ask ourselves whether our good conscience is comfortable about such inaction. We need to ask ourselves how we will explain such inaction when we preach to coming generations about being virtuous and righteous. Do we really need to revisit experiences of the 1990s and earlier and repeat the same mistakes? We know very well the cost of procrastination - Srebrenica, Halabja and Gaza. In all of those cases we lost civilians. All of those cases have entered the annals of history as the symbols of the heavy price paid by the civilian population because the Security Council did not act in time. There is no reason to make that notorious list any longer.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“Not even all Council members are represented at this meeting at the level of foreign minister. While I regret the absence of some of my colleagues, I would like to believe that their non-participation is not an indication of their level of interest and concern in view of the developments in Syria. The situation in Syria needs no further description. Everything is taking place in front of our eyes. Every day a new massacre is being committed against the Syrian people. Now, the regime has started to deploy fighter jets against people in the cities, in addition to using heavy artillery and tanks. How long will we sit and watch while an entire generation is wiped out by random bombardment and deliberate mass targeting, as in Azaz or Aleppo?”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“Itseemed that the meeting would be very significant as it had been organized by the Security Council after an absence of the action and determination required to put an end to the brutality and bloodshed that has been taking place in Syria for the past 18 months. I was particularly encouraged by the fact that the humanitarian dimension, which calls for urgent action, would be on the agenda, and thus became hopeful that the Council would finally act with one voice to take long-overdue steps in the context of the humanitarian issue. Apparently I was wrong in my expectations. I understand that today the Council will, yet again, be unable to put forward a unified position to stop the humanitarian tragedy. This meeting will not end with even a presidential or a press statement, let alone a robust resolution.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“I wish to start by expressing our thanks to the French presidency and to you, personally, Sir, for organizing this timely and very important meeting on Syria and inviting us, the neighbouring countries that have borne the brunt of the crisis in Syria. I also extend our appreciation to Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson and to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres for their lucid and comprehensive briefings on the situation. When I received the invitation to the meeting I decided without any hesitation to come, as it was a meeting of the Security Council, which is the primary organ for the maintenance of international peace and security, on the issue of Syria that has been seriously threatening both regional and global peace and security for a long time.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“Our destinies have always been intertwined and they will forever continue to be. To be sure, there are still many challenges ahead for Iraq and for our region, which has already seen enough war and strife. But Iraq will not be alone to meet them. Iraq's independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity are vital for the stability and security of our region and the international community. Therefore, we are glad to observe Iraq's great strides in becoming a secure, stable, prosperous and democratic country. Turkey will continue to support Iraq through thick and thin. The alternative is not only inconceivable, it is also realistically not possible.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“In moving forward, we are confident that the new Iraqi Government will continue to take the necessary actions with a view to cementing stability within its borders and working together with regional and international partners to further enhance security on a large scale. By virtue of this meeting, the decisions we have taken, the presidential statement we adopted and our national statements, we are essentially closing a sad but temporary chapter in Iraq's history and ushering in a fresh, new era that is full of hope and promise. In a sense, we are witnessing Iraq's rightful return to its former status as a full-fledged sovereign member of the family of nations. This is a welcome development that must be applauded. Turkey, as the only neighbour of Iraq at this table, has strong and deep-rooted bonds with Iraq.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“By virtue of those important resolutions, Iraq is taking major strides forward in becoming a nation that is no longer bound under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. To be sure, there are still some tasks to be fulfilled. In particular, issues such as the border demarcation, compensation, missing persons and archives pertaining to Saddam's invasion of Kuwait still need to be addressed by Iraq. We are confident that Iraq will be more than up to the challenge. Turkey, for its part, is happy to be able to cast its vote to recognize the achievements of Iraq and lift the limitations that have been in place for too long. This is a major accomplishment for Iraq, and we commend the Iraqi Government for the hard work it has done so far.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“Iraq's national security forces are assuming control over the country's overall security. Efforts to rebuild the security forces should be bolstered. The international community should continue to support Iraq in increasing the competency of its people in uniform. We continue to train, advise and mentor members of the Iraqi security forces. After two major wars and years of instability, Iraq has come a long way in rejoining the family of nations as a fully sovereign and responsible partner. The achievements to date are both impressive and encouraging. It is therefore now high time for Iraq to return fully to the fold. In that context, we wholeheartedly welcome the resolutions adopted here today (resolutions 1956 (2010), 1957 (2010) and 1958 (2010)).”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“There are important challenges awaiting the next Government in Iraq, such as the census, disputed internal boundaries, hydrocarbon and revenue-sharing laws, constitutional amendments, et cetera. Those challenges cut across all segments of Iraqi society regardless of their ethnic, sectarian or religious affiliations. The peaceful resolution of such issues therefore requires national consensus. Securing consensus on all those issues will probably not be easy. However, such solutions will have a greater chance of implementation once they are achieved. Turkey stands committed to working with the new Iraqi Government to help in any way that it can to address the challenges awaiting the Iraqi people. We are also pleased to observe that violence has decreased significantly in recent months.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“We, along with all the Iraqi leaders, worked very hard in encouraging all political leaders to reconcile their differences and agree on a deal that would expedite the political process. We welcomed the convening of the Iraqi Parliament four days after my visit and following the national reconciliation meetings in Erbil. Turkey's stance vis-a-vis the Iraqi political process has always been very clear. Turkey believes that all segments of Iraqi society should participate in the political process and in an inclusive political dialogue to pursue a concerted effort to find fair, just and consensus solutions to the challenges that Iraq faces in the political, security, economic and social fields and to achieve national reconciliation.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“Turkey welcomes the development that Iraqi political groups reached an accord on furthering the political process. We sincerely regret that Iraq had to go through an eight-month political impasse, which delayed the implementation of long-needed economic and comprehensive reconstruction programmes that should aim to mitigate the daily problems of the Iraqi people. It is now crucial to complete the political process with the establishment of a representative, democratic and effective national partnership Government, based on the power-sharing arrangements, with full adherence to the political agreement that the Iraqi political groups reached. We hope that such a Government can soon be formed. During that delicate process, I visited Erbil and Baghdad on 7 November.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“We believe that the election results clearly represented the sovereign will of the Iraqi people and their hope for a unified, strong and democratic Iraq. Here, I should pause and applaud the role of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) in supporting the conduct of free and fair elections. I take this opportunity to reiterate our full support for the Secretary-General, the United Nations and UNAMI, and in particular Special Representative Melkert. I commend them for their courage and excellent work. The results of the elections also demonstrate the voters' desire for a democratic process in Iraq. In order to make political progress irreversible in that country, it is crucial that the manifest desire for a broad-based Government is heeded by all Iraqi leaders.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“On the other hand, gradually altering both the perception and the language of politics in Iraq, from those based on ethnicity and religion to ones defined by political parties and blocs, is also vital. Such a major change will not only help to do away with entrenched divisive rhetoric but also to realign the political discourse along more democratic lines. The legislative elections of 7 March were a historic milestone for democratization and stabilization efforts in Iraq. Despite the risk of terror attacks, the Iraqi people participated in the elections with a high turnout. The determination of the Iraqi people in assuming ownership of their country through the expression of their democratic will was commendable.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“By seizing the opportunity and making the right choices, Iraqi leaders now have it within their grasp to make a clean break from the infighting of the past and to shape a prosperous future together. Following much turbulence, today we are very happy to see that Iraqis from all segments of society are once again coming together and working with each other through peaceful and democratic means to take charge of their common destiny and collectively chart a future devoid of oppression, fear or want. That is the future for Iraq and for our region. In moving forward, fundamental political concepts, such as inclusiveness, national reconciliation and partnership, will continue to be crucial building blocks to ensure a political framework within which democracy, human rights and the rule of law irreversibly take root.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“There are strong undercurrents of change, and a new dynamism can be felt, in international affairs. As the prevailing realities of this new era slowly but surely emerge, the need to promote and bring about the restoration of regional and international order becomes ever more evident. During its tenure on the Security Council, while dealing with the many issues on the Council's agenda, Turkey's efforts have also been aimed at addressing that overarching imperative. Today, the urgency to restore order is valid for our region, as it is in the case of Iraq. After decades of turmoil, strife and suffering, Iraq today is at a critical moment. The prospects are bright and the challenges are many.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“Before I start, let me take a moment to say a couple of words in remembrance of Ambassador Richard Holbrooke. Dick was a man of peace. He will be remembered for never taking no for an answer in times of crisis and for delivering peaceful solutions when all efforts seemed to have failed. We mourn the loss of a consummate peacemaker, a real Statesman and a true friend. May his soul rest in peace. I would like to thank the United States for convening this timely meeting, as well as Vice- President Biden, the Secretary-General and Foreign Minister Zebari for their important remarks. We meet today in a time of global transformation. History teaches us that periods of profound change are almost always difficult and rarely tidy. The current one is no exception.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“The Council has before it the text of a statement by the President on behalf of the Council on the subject of today's meeting. I thank Council members for their valuable contributions to the statement. In accordance with the understanding reached among the members of the Council, I shall take it that members agree to the statement, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2010/l9. It is so decided. I wish to thank all the Ministers and Permanent Representatives and the Secretary-General for their contributions to this important meeting. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.55 am.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“I believe that the draft presidential statement to be adopted at today's meeting will duly reflect our resolve to retain counter-terrorism as a priority on the agenda of the international community and to shed light on particular aspects of counter-terrorism that require more attention and new approaches. Before concluding, I would like to thank the members of the Security Council for their cooperation and contributions to the preparation of this thematic meeting and the presidential statement. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. The representative of the United States has asked for the floor to make a further statement.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“My remarks may imply daunting tasks for the United Nations: asking it to bring various stakeholders into play in counter-terrorism efforts, to provide knowledge and expertise to Member States, to develop global norms to address the evolving nature of terrorism in a comprehensive manner, and to monitor the implementation of these measures. Naturally, while expressing such expectations for the United Nations, it is also my duty to affirm my country's determination to support those endeavours. The shared determination of United Nations Member States leads me to be more optimistic that success is possible and that terrorism can and will be defeated.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“We should also proactively debate emerging threats such as the increasing link between terrorist groups and organized crime, the advent of cyberterrorism and the spread of radical ideologies. In doing so, we should also consider the necessary steps to counter such challenges. At this point I would also like to share my conviction that the United Nations, particularly the Security Council, needs to ensure that its focus goes beyond combating terrorism. It should be more comprehensive and focus on efforts geared towards preventing terrorism as well. In doing so, the Council can work closely with the General Assembly in addressing conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism. In any case, the United Nations is the most appropriate forum in which to develop ways and means to address the comprehensive nature of these challenges.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“Last but not the least, counter-terrorism activities need to be conducted on a legitimate basis. Respect for human rights and the rule of law are indispensable elements of a successful counter-terrorism campaign. We are pleased to note that United Nations bodies have made concrete progress in this direction. In this context, I should particularly mention Council resolution 1904 (2009), which established the post of an ombudsperson. However, the Council continues to face criticism in this area. Therefore, it is the Council's duty to underline time and again that security and freedom are not conflicting objectives and that this is not a zero-sum game. The challenge before us is not limited to remedying deficiencies in the present global counter- terrorism framework.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“We strongly commend and support the capacity-building efforts of the relevant United Nations bodies. I wish to mention in particular the importance of the focused and regional approach pursued by the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate. We also appreciate the valuable contributions of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. In fact, there is a growing need for enhanced capacity-building and cross-regional cooperation to strengthen the international counter-terrorism structure. Such efforts should also be better coordinated among the United Nations bodies and with other multilateral stakeholders such as the World Bank, civil society and the private sector. That is why we strongly support strengthening the role of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force in this field.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“Let us be candid: at times the lack of political determination is where the problem lies. That cannot be allowed. Our stance must not waver either in rhetoric or action. Lack of counter-terrorism capacity, particularly lack of expertise and resources, is another big challenge for many countries. Countries that have the will but for one reason or other lack the capacity to fight terrorism deserve our support. Turkey has security agreements with over 70 countries with a View to sharing experiences and building capacity. We will continue our efforts in this vein and encourage others to do the same. As a key forum for developing global counter- terrorism norms, the United Nations also plays an important role in assisting the countries that should implement these norms.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“Terrorist organizations benefit from freedoms inherent in our societies and exploit them for their own purposes, namely, to terrorize audiences and breed radicalization and thus facilitate recruitment and support. In fact, there are even examples of terrorist organizations running television stations under pseudonyms. We cannot allow basic democratic rights, most notably the right to freedom of expression, to be exploited for motives linked to the aims and purposes of terrorist organizations. It is our shared responsibility to prevent that and to do so without exception. Having mentioned some implementation gaps, I would now like to examine the underlying reasons for our failure to close those loopholes that have persisted for too long. Let me start with the notion of political will.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“Despite the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism and Council resolution 1373 (2001), this critical problem continues. It is particularly in this area that terrorist organizations most exploit the lack of a harmonized, coherent international approach. The methods employed, such as extortion, fundraising through front organizations and transfer of funds by couriers, are well known. Against such activities, the international community must have a uniform and consistent approach that is effective and result- oriented. Another issue that merits particular attention is the phenomenon of incitement to terrorism. Council resolution 1624 (2005) calls on all States to prohibit by law incitement to terrorist acts. However, there is an increasing trend of terrorism-related propaganda.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“That would constitute a vital first step to re-energize international counter- terrorism efforts. Let me cite a few areas of shortcoming as we see them. Criminal justice is one crucial case in point. Victims of terrorism need to see that those who are engaged in terrorist acts are punished. Terrorists, for their part, should have no false expectation of immunity from justice. However, terrorists are still able to exploit loopholes in legal mechanisms, and at times they manage to escape criminal justice before our very eyes. For instance, the granting of asylum to perpetrators or supporters of terrorism remains a stumbling block to extradition. Therefore, while upholding the rule of law, we need to remedy these loopholes. Terrorist financing is another important area where much more needs to be done.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“The United Nations has a central role to play in laying the groundwork to make that possible. Indeed, through the adoption of a number of conventions, protocols and resolutions the United Nations has provided the international community with a sound legal structure on counter-terrorism. Through those instruments we have identified the relevant norms and necessary measures to prevent and suppress terrorist acts and to bring their perpetrators and facilitators to justice. However, there is still a regrettable and significant gap between the objectives behind those measures and the stark reality. It is therefore incumbent upon us as members of the Council to make a candid assessment of the nature of the ongoing shortcomings and to search for remedies.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey. Turkey has long-standing, direct experience with terrorism. I would like to take this opportunity to express our solidarity with all victims of terrorism around the world and our sincere condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives at the hands of terrorists. This unfortunate and painful experience has taught us, among other things, the indispensable nature of international cooperation in combating this scourge. Indeed, terrorists operate across borders, exploit opportunities and use every available technology presented to them in today's globalized world. Efforts to counter this threat therefore need to be firm, coherent and adaptive.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“Before I give the floor to Mr. Heller, I would like to express our appreciation for his able leadership of the 1540 Committee.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“I now invite His Excellency Mr. Henry Odein Ajumogobia, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to take the floor.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“I now invite His Excellency Mr. Paul Toungui, Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and La Francophonie of the Gabonese Republic, to take the floor.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“I now invite the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, His Excellency the Right Honourable Mr. William Hague, to take the floor.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“I now invite the Minister of External Relations of Brazil, His Excellency Ambassador Celso Luiz Nunes Amorim, to take the floor.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source