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1. “I thank them for the quality of our personal relations and friendships. In conclusion, I would also like to thank the Council's secretariat, which supports us in our work, including translators, and the interpreters - who I hope have not suffered too much throughout the years due to the cadence of my speech.”

   2007-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5723 (2007) · source

2. “Crises, internal and regional conflicts, the protection of civilians and children, terrorism and the risks posed by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction call for active international cooperation, a strong United Nations and a Security Council able to live up to the responsibilities entrusted to it by the Charter. The Council's work is difficult and - perhaps not always, but often - is successful in both the short and long term. I would also add that the Council, acting on behalf of the international community, is never as strong as when it is united. That is why France endeavours to promote consensus on, or broad support for, a good text as much possible. A spirit of cooperation in the Security Council, which I have always enjoyed, is crucial, and I would like to thank colleagues and their missions for it.”

   2007-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5723 (2007) · source

3. “Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for your kind and friendly words addressed to me on the occasion of my last appearance in the Chamber. I am very touched. With your permission, I should like to say a few words to the Council. First of all, it has been an honour for me to represent France at the Security Council for almost five years in order to defend its positions and put forth its initiatives for world peace and security. It has been a rewarding task. I think that we who meet in this body know well that we live in an unstable world in which old and new threats to peace and security can build up in a dangerous way.”

   2007-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5723 (2007) · source

4. “The mission recommends that they organize and coordinate their support for security sector reform so as to maximize its efficiency. Finally, the mission recommends that the Congolese authorities and their main international partners organize themselves so as to make possible a continuing political dialogue. Those are the recommendations that we are making. Before concluding, let me say once again how grateful we were for the welcome that we received in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from President Kabila, all the other authorities and the Congolese people. They know that the United Nations will always stand by them in facing the challenges that they must still meet.”

   2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source

5. “In addition, the mission recommended that the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda continue to strive to improve their diplomatic relations. Those two recommendations are at the top of the list, showing the importance that the mission's members accord to resolving the issue of the Kivus. The third recommendation is that the Congolese authorities carry out security sector reform as a matter of priority, with a view to consolidating the achievements of the reform of the police, completing the integration of all army units, while completing also the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process. The fourth recommendation concerns the international partners of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

   2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source

6. “The new context obviously calls for the development of a partnership between the United Nations and the Congolese authorities, and it is in that spirit that the mission visited Kinshasa. The report (S/2007/42l) recounts the visit in detail and then sets out the conclusions drawn by Council members. I should like very briefly to touch upon the five recommendations contained in the report. The mission recommended that the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo seek a solution to the crisis in the Kivus through political and diplomatic means. The mission also stressed that the mixage experiment in North Kivu should be terminated and replaced with a real brassage, consistent with the principles of the integration of the Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC).”

   2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source

7. “Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in F reach): I already had the honour, on 26 June, to brief Security Council members on the outcomes of our visit to Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (see S/PV.5706). The visit was very useful. It was the eighth time that Security Council members had travelled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the first time that they had done so in the new context resulting from the first national democratic election held in the country in 40 years and from President Kabila's assumption of office on 6 December 2006. A Prime Minister was appointed on 30 December. A coalition Government was formed on 5 February 2007, and that Government presented a programme to the National Assembly on 22 February.”

   2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source

8. “On that basis, France is prepared to respond favourably to the request of the Iraqi Government and to vote in favour of draft resolution S/2007/390, submitted by the United Kingdom and the United States. We hope that Iraq will fully shoulder its responsibilities and its international obligations by committing itself to adhering to the principal international instruments in the field of disarmament and non-proliferation and by adopting apt and effective national legislation and provisions. We also express the desire that these commitments be implemented as soon as possible and that, one year from now, Iraq will thus be able to report to the Security Council on the progress that has been made, as provided in the draft resolution.”

   2007-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5710 (2007) · source

9. “In that light, France wishes to outline a number of ideas: an affirmation that the prohibited programmes begun by the Saddam Hussein regime have been eliminated thanks to the effectiveness of United Nations inspections; a reminder that, while not every issue has been resolved, a low level of uncertainty remains; acknowledgement that the sovereign Government of Iraq is now in charge and that, in spite of the level of uncertainty, it is no longer justified to continue the exceptional monitoring regime carried out by UNMOVIC and the IAEA; and the need to strengthen regional security and ensure compliance with international non-proliferation obligations.”

   2007-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5710 (2007) · source

10. “My country also takes note of the letter dated 24 April 2007 from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq addressed to the Security Council (S/2007/236, annex), setting out the request of the Government of Iraq that the mandates of UNMOVIC and the IAEA be terminated within Iraq, along with the conviction of the Iraqi authorities that weapons of mass destruction that could justify the continuation of those mandates are no longer present in Iraq. My country also notes with interest the Iraqi Government's commitment to full accession to the international non-proliferation regime.”

    2007-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5710 (2007) · source

11. “It is crucial that in shaping its assessment it takes account of the briefings of those two bodies, which possess unparalleled expertise in this area. In that regard, my delegation wishes to pay special tribute to the unique multidisciplinary activities carried out by UNMOVIC and the IAEA - both in the field, until 2003, in the case of UNMOVIC, and outside Iraq, where remarkable work in compiling and analysing data was carried out, including by representatives of the coalition. France takes note today of the United Kingdom and United States assessment that all measures have been taken since March 2003 to guarantee Iraq's respect for its obligations in the field of disarmament, in accordance with Security Council resolutions.”

    2007-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5710 (2007) · source

12. “All of us, including the Iraqis, know how important it is to ensure that Iraq not become once again a threat to the region or to itself and that any remaining proliferation risks - in particular in the light of recent history and the unstable security situation - be properly addressed. The final dimension relates to the United Nations, and in particular to the Security Council, which was deeply involved in this matter and which can take the important decision to close the file only with full understanding of it and possessing sufficient information to take such a decision. Thus, France has taken note with interest of this morning's briefings to the Council by the representatives of the IAEA and of UNMOVIC.”

    2007-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5710 (2007) · source

13. “For several months many in the Security Council have spoken in favour of the principle of closing the Iraq disarmament file, on which for some 16 years the international community has focused in response to the exceptional defiance of the former regime of Saddam Hussein. It did so while seeking to ensure that the various dimensions of that sensitive file were duly addressed. The first is the political dimension. The context has changed. Iraq has regained its sovereignty, and a democratically elected Government legitimately wishes to take control of its future and, in particular, to shoulder its non-proliferation responsibilities. The second is the security dimension.”

    2007-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5710 (2007) · source

14. “Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I wish first of all to thank the Acting Executive Chairman of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the representative of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to the United Nations for their briefings this morning. I take note of the statements made by the representatives of the United States and the United Kingdom and of the letter dated 24 April 2007 from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq addressed to the Security Council (S/2007/236, annex).”

    2007-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5710 (2007) · source

15. “The scale of the challenges will come as no surprise to the Council, since it recently decided to maintain MONUC at full capacity; that Mission remains the largest peacekeeping operation currently deployed by the United Nations. But I think that what we can draw from the mission is, above all, the determination to act expressed by the Congolese authorities. That determination is in response to the high expectations of the population. The Council should thus continue to give the Congolese authorities its unstinting encouragement and support, with full respect for Congolese sovereignty. In conclusion, I should like, on behalf of all the members of the Council, to thank President Kabila and the Congolese authorities for the warm welcome we received at Kinshasa.”

    2007-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5706 (2007) · source

16. “We noted that the opposition played a significant role in the parliament and that the National Assembly had just adopted a draft law on the status of the political opposition, which has now been transmitted to the Senate. I wish finally to take this opportunity to thank, before the Council, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Bill Swing, and all of the personnel of MONUC for their tireless efforts in the field to help the Congolese people. Now that the transition has concluded, it is important to stress that the relationship between the United Nations and the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a partnership.”

    2007-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5706 (2007) · source

17. “In more general terms I think we all noted with interest the commitment of the authorities, starting with the President of the Republic, to combating impunity and reforming the judiciary. In accordance with our terms of reference, we also raised the question of the relationship with the opposition: the importance of respecting the space and the role conferred on opposition parties by the constitution and the need for all political parties to remain committed to the political process and to national reconciliation, with full respect for the constitutional framework and the rule of law. Those were subjects we raised with all of our interlocutors.”

    2007-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5706 (2007) · source

18. “We stated that we thought it necessary to immediately consolidate the gains and to add to that initial effort in order to build a truly professional army. So that the international community could organize in order to help the Congolese authorities, we asked those authorities to formulate a plan defining the size and type of army that country needs and that matches its resources. We also called on our interlocutors to take the necessary measures to put an end to the abuses committed by elements of the national security forces; the Congolese authorities, including President Kabila, assured us of their determination to address that problem by taking action at all levels of the military hierarchy.”

    2007-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5706 (2007) · source

19. “With regard to the brigades operating in North Kivu, the mission left - and it is my belief - convinced that only brassage was an option, and not mixage, which is a harmful method of circumventing the process of army integration. That leads me to my second point, which was at the heart of our discussion: security sector reform. The general view, mentioned by everyone we spoke with, was that this must remain a priority. That is also the opinion of the Security Council. At that point, it appeared to us that more progress had been made to date with respect to the police than with respect to the army, even though, as Council members know, a number of integrated brigades had already been established.”

    2007-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5706 (2007) · source

20. “At the diplomatic level, the countries of the region have been increasingly working together, but it seemed to me that clarifications and greater trust are necessary. The Congolese authorities stated they were in favour of pursuing the process. The relations between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda in particular are key in order to fully resolve the problems in the east. Parliamentarians with whom the mission met expressed their full support for an approach that stressed the political and diplomatic paths. They noted that the impatience of a population that has been sorely tested might lead to quick solutions, but that in reality the military option had shown its limitations.”

    2007-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5706 (2007) · source

21. “The instability in the Kivus due to activities of the troops of Laurent Nkunda and members of the former Rwandan Armed Forces (ex-FAR) and Interahamwe was raised at each of our meetings. I believe I can say again - in any case that is how I felt - that this is currently the most pressing concern of the Congolese authorities. President Kabila informed us of his intention to seek a solution preferably through political and diplomatic means, without, however, completely excluding recourse to the selective use of military action against some groups, given the unacceptable nature of the continuing violence. At the political level, the authorities were planning to organize a round table, in order to involve the entire population of the Kivus in finding a solution.”

    2007-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5706 (2007) · source

22. “It seems to me a good omen that, we were told, relations were good between donors and the Democratic Republic of the Congo authorities, which is important for the smooth implementation of the Government's programme. We raised with the new authorities the question of regular political dialogue which could be established between the Congolese authorities and the main international partners, taking fully into account the new situation arising from the establishment of democratically elected institutions. I am informing Council members that President Kabila said that he was open to such a dialogue, while indicating that whether to make it formal or informal was merely a technical question. I now come to a subject which is a source of concern for everyone we spoke with: the situation in the Kivus.”

    2007-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5706 (2007) · source

23. “First, we welcomed the adoption of the Government's programme and encouraged the authorities to implement it rapidly, in particular the good governance contract it contains, so that the populations may receive peace dividends. There is a legitimate impatience among the Congolese, and the authorities assured us of their determination to make rapid progress, although the Government had been in power only for three months. The Government stressed that it was beginning to work on each of the five priority areas it had identified, as could be seen in the budget adopted by the National Assembly, which will soon be considered by the Senate. A road map for local elections has been drawn up.”

    2007-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5706 (2007) · source

24. “We were thus able to reaffirm to the new Congolese authorities the commitment of the United Nations to help them consolidate peace, democratic institutions and the rule of law during that period, while reviewing with them the chief challenges still facing the country. After meeting with Bill Swing and his team, we met the President of the Republic, several members of the Government together with the acting Prime Minister, the Conference of Presidents of the Senate and the Conference of Presidents of the National Assembly. We had two thematic meetings with Congolese officials on key subjects - one on security sector reform and the other on the region of the Kivus. I believe that the mission was very useful; I will address the chief issues dealt with by the mission and give the Council my assessment.”

    2007-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5706 (2007) · source

25. “Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): The last leg of the Security Council's mission was in Kinshasa on 20 June, and I had the honour to lead it. It was the Council's eighth visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but this visit had a particular nature because it came in the new context following the elections, which were successful. One can say that the page has been turned, in terms of the transition. Thus, this visit took place in a new context. The mission took place following the adoption of resolution 1756 (2007), in which the Council decided to extend the presence of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) by adapting its mandate to the post-transitional period.”

    2007-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5706 (2007) · source

26. “In conclusion, I should like to emphasize the importance of this debate to our joint consideration of ways to fine-tune the instruments available to the Council.”

    2007-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5705 (2007) · source

27. “It seems to us, in fact, that the exact extent of the responsibility that the Council must take in this matter in relation to other international institutions or bilateral partners cannot be determined in advance. It depends, in reality, on the circumstances of each specific case, and there is certainly no model in this matter. We believe that the Peacebuilding Commission, given its mandate, will naturally have to take into consideration the problem of the exploitation of natural resources in the context of its work, with the desire that resources of countries emerging from conflict be exploited in such conditions that only lead to the stabilization and development of the country.”

    2007-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5705 (2007) · source

28. “The Council must also consider the actions to be taken from the period of managing and exiting a crisis so that those actions are naturally extended in the post- conflict framework. Concretely, that means that the Council must also take the problem that brings us together today into account when drafting the mandates for peacekeeping operations. It must also be recognized, as several speakers before me have done, that the links between natural resources and conflicts concern areas that come under the competence of other bodies. I am naturally thinking of all the actors in development, since the sound management of natural resources is a factor in stability and sustainable development. What is our Council's place in this?”

    2007-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5705 (2007) · source

29. “These initiatives must be encouraged by the Security Council, as they respond directly to the problem of the illegal exploitation of natural resources as a factor in conflict - which is within the Council's competence. The Council must also emphasize with force and clarity and without hesitation, each time that the situation requires it, the link between illegal exploitation of a certain natural resource and a conflict. We believe that we must also see about strengthening the effectiveness of sanctions mechanisms established by the Council with a view to greater coherence and responsiveness. We believe that that is one of the Council's top priorities in its action in this area.”

    2007-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5705 (2007) · source

30. “In fact, a veritable war economy cycle was established in some countries. In order to stop it, it was essential to find a response that integrates this dimension, an economic dimension. The Kimberley Process, born directly of this observation, is considered to be the main success with regard to certification of a mineral resource. The success of the Process is reflected in particular in the significant increase in the official output of the countries concerned. The Process - which the European Union chairs this year - remains fragile, however, as it is dependent on improvements in keeping statistics and in the implementation of more rigorous internal controls. Despite this fragility, it is a success that has been the source of numerous debates now taking place on extending and adapting the methodology to other mineral resources.”

    2007-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5705 (2007) · source

31. “Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): France associates itself with the statement that the Permanent Representative of Germany will make on behalf of the European Union. France would like to thank, first of all, the Belgian presidency of the Security Council and Minister Karel de Gucht for organizing this useful debate on an important topic. We very much hope that the discussion today will advance understanding of the link between natural resources and conflicts and lead to greater consideration of this link in the Council's actions. This is not a new problem. Since the 1990s, the financing of certain armed rebellions in Eastern and Central Africa by what were called "blood diamonds" drew attention to the links between the illegal exploitation of natural resources and the effects on peace and security.”

    2007-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5705 (2007) · source

32. “And finally, we wonder whether it might not be useful for the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to contribute to the Secretary-General's general reports on the protection of civilians and to be associated with the briefings the Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs makes to the Security Council, at least with a view to responding to questions regarding the theatres of activity of certain operations. These proposals are intended to give practical effect to the demands made in resolution 1674 (2006). They lead us to express our wish for further enhancement of the cooperation that already exists between the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. We would appreciate it if, during his next briefing to the Security Council, Mr.”

    2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source

33. “Clearly, the Council has made demands with regard to United Nations operations, and those demands are ambitious when such operations are assigned a protection mandate. How do we assure that these demands are met? In our view, there are several possible approaches. First, it seems useful to enhance the doctrine of peacekeeping with a debate on the protection of civilians in the context of peacekeeping operations; this could perhaps also lead to a debate on rules of engagement. Secondly, we think it is important to take into consideration, in the context of the regular reports to the Security Council on the implementation of the mandates of peacekeeping operations, the civilian protection aspect when it appears in such mandates.”

    2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source

34. “In resolution 1674 (2006), adopted by consensus in March 2006, the Council reaffirmed its practice of ensuring that the mandates of United Nations peacekeeping, political and peacebuilding missions include, where appropriate and on a case-by-case basis, provisions regarding, first, the protection of civilians, particularly those under imminent threat of physical danger within their zones of operation; secondly, the facilitation of the provision of humanitarian assistance; and, thirdly, the creation of conditions conducive to the voluntary return of refugees and internally displaced persons. I would recall that the Council stipulated in the same resolution that the protection of civilians should be given priority in decisions about the use of available capacity and resources and that protection mandates should be implemented.”

    2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source

35. “In this perspective, my country would see only advantages in the Secretary-General's next report on the protection of civilians containing information on specific developments on this question, including in the form of an annex if necessary. My fourth and last point deals with the contribution of peacekeeping operations to the protection of civilians.”

    2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source

36. “At the initiative of France and Greece, the Security Council recalled, in resolution 1738 (2006), that journalists are civilians like others. The attacks against journalists must not go unpunished. I turn now to the question of access to humanitarian assistance by vulnerable populations. As the Under-Secretary-General has just underlined, the question of access is central with respect to the protection of civilians. Without access, nothing is possible. Full, unimpeded access of humanitarian personnel to civilians who need aid is a central demand which the Council made in resolution 1674 (2006). We believe that the Council needs to be fully informed of obstacles to humanitarian assistance.”

    2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source

37. “They are now more numerous than refugees, and the phenomenon is growing. We must afford them the greater protection they need owing to their vulnerability, with due respect for the Charter and the right of voluntary return. Still with respect to the situation of the most vulnerable populations, I would add that we are concerned at the number of humanitarian personnel who have been killed. It is particularly inadmissible that those who come to help a population in distress should be targeted. Here, we must ensure compliance with resolution 1502 (2003). Likewise, we are shocked to observe month after month that those who seek to shed light on situations of armed conflict, journalists, are being attacked while doing their job.”

    2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source

38. “On this front, however, some initial progress has been made thanks to the Security Council's action in the context of resolution 1612 (2005). We are pleased that the Sudan Liberation Movement has just signed a plan of action committing it to the demobilization of children. Also as a result of resolution 1612 (2005), other similar plans of action have already led to the release of several hundred child soldiers, in particular in Cote d'Ivoire. But that scourge still affects about 250,000 children throughout the world. We call on all the States mentioned in the annexes to the Secretary-General's report on this issue to fully commit to tangible cooperation with the Security Council, the Secretary- General's Special Representative and inter-agency task forces. From Darfur to Iraq and Sri Lanka, millions of displaced people need protection.”

    2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source

39. “Finally, I wish to recall that international humanitarian law also applies, of course, to forces engaged in peacekeeping operations. France welcomes the Secretary-General's zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual abuse. We further recall the important principle of the non-refoulement of persons seeking refuge with the United Nations. My second point concerns the protection of the most vulnerable populations. We note that sexual violence is now used regularly as a weapon of war. Such abominable crimes affect millions of individuals, and they must be prevented and punished. Resolution 1325 (2000) must be closely followed up in this regard. Children are among the most vulnerable groups in that regard. The recruitment of children to serve in armed forces is equally unacceptable.”

    2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source

40. “Compliance with international humanitarian law requires rigorous action against impunity for violators. The Council emphasized, in resolution 1674 (2006), of April 2006, "the responsibility of States to comply with their relevant obligations to end impunity" (para. 8) and recognized the relevance of "the full range of justice and reconciliation mechanisms including national, international and 'mixed' criminal courts" (para. 7). In that regard, the International Criminal Court has a pre-eminent role to play in trying those principally responsible for the most serious crimes when national courts are not in a position to do so. The cooperation of States and the United Nations with the International Criminal Court is essential. The obligation to cooperate following on from the Rome Statute and from Council resolutions must be respected.”

    2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source

41. “Parties to conflicts are showing increasing disdain for international humanitarian law. Indiscriminate attacks against civilians and humanitarian actors carrying out their missions have become increasingly common. Thus, humanitarian space is now no longer a sanctuary. That phenomenon is disturbing, and we believe that it is the duty of the Council to remind all parties that they may not, under any circumstances, fail to comply with international humanitarian law, including, of course, the four Geneva Conventions, as well as the two Protocols additional to those Conventions, whose thirtieth anniversary we have just celebrated. We should not forget that 167 States are parties to those Protocols, and we invite all those States that have not yet done so to ratify them as soon as possible.”

    2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source

42. “Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I would like first of all to associate myself with the statement to be made later by the representative of Germany on behalf of the presidency of the European Union. I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and your country, Belgium, for having provided us with this opportunity to discuss once again the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We welcome the Secretariat's continued involvement in this matter. I would also like to thank John Holmes for his introduction to our debate. I would like to focus on four points. The first concerns respect for international humanitarian law. How could we fail to note that civilians are the first victims of conflict? Even more serious, they are increasingly being targeted.”

    2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source

43. “The rejection of impunity, shared by all Lebanese, is an essential guarantee of peace. It is, finally, an important decision for the credibility of the United Nations - and of the Security Council in particular, whose commitment to finding the truth in Lebanon has been unflagging. The Council can take pride today in not having resigned itself to the ongoing impasse of which the Lebanese Government and the Secretary-General and his Legal Counsel had on several occasions informed it. The Council can be proud that it has shouldered its responsibility by helping Lebanon to overcome the obstacles that it was facing and to proceed along the path to recovering its independence and its sovereignty.”

    2007-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5685 (2007) · source

44. “Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the adoption of resolution 1757 (2007) which, in response to the request of the Government of Lebanon, will enter into force on 10 June 2007, unless an internal solution is found before then with respect to the provisions of the Agreement on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for Lebanon. This is an important decision for several reasons. The first is justice, as it opens the way to the trial of those guilty of the attack that took the life of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri on 14 February 2005 and other terrorist attacks committed in Lebanon since October 2004. It establishes essential continuity with the International Independent Investigation Commission. It is also important for peace in Lebanon. Justice cannot stand in the way of stability.”

    2007-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5685 (2007) · source

45. “In our view, it is vital that the Council, and the entire United Nations system, remain fully mobilized against this scourge.”

    2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source

46. “We expect the next special meeting of the Committee with such organizations, to be held in October at Nairobi, to contribute to attaining that objective in Africa. In conclusion, I would recall the central role my country ascribes to the United Nations in providing a comprehensive, universal response to the threat of terrorism. It was in that spirit that on 5 April Mr. Francis Delon, French Secretary-General of National Defence, presented to the Counter-Terrorism Committee a French Government white paper on internal security in the face of terrorism, which is our policy framework on this issue. France is convinced that, given the persistence of terrorism, our collective and individual efforts must be resolutely long-term and must adapt to the shifting contours of the threat.”

    2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source

47. “In this undertaking - developing new tools for monitoring the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) - the Committee should also, in the coming weeks, consider an overall study of the implementation of the resolution, which would complement those individualized evaluations with a regional and thematic perspective. France hopes that the Council could consider the conclusions the Counter-Terrorism Committee will draw from this exercise. We hope that the Committee will quickly adopt its technical assistance action plan, developed with the support of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, which is aimed at proactively strengthening its action in this area. Strengthening cooperation with relevant international and regional organizations is also key in improving States' implementation of Security Council requests.”

    2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source

48. “We hope that in coming months the Committee will continue its efforts to improve the consolidated list by continuing to update it and adapting it to the reality of the threat posed by Al-Qaida, the Taliban and their associates. We hope in particular that the Committee will work on the implications of Al-Qaida's use of the Internet to recruit terrorists. We have great expectations of the new approach established by the Counter-Terrorism Committee for following up the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001), which breaks with the past practice of reports. By June, the Committee should adopt a preliminary evaluation of each State's implementation with a View to conducting an individualized dialogue on that basis.”

    2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source

49. “Since the adoption of resolutions 1730 (2006) and 1735 (2006) in December, the 1267 Committee has had a number of tasks to complete, which we believe have been undertaken in a promising way. First and foremost, my country - which originated this concept - welcomes the Secretary- General's establishment of a focal point and the speedy adoption of the 1267 Committee's guidelines. My delegation has addressed a letter to that Committee, as well as to the other sanctions committees, stating that French authorities will exclusively use the focal point for requests for the delisting of French nationals or residents of France. We were pleased to note the improvement of the Committee's website; this should make it possible to increase awareness and understanding on the part of users and practitioners.”

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50. “Here, France has provided material support for the organization of a seminar on resolution 1540 (2004), to be held at Jakarta on 28 and 29 May. As members know, that event is being organized by the Institut francais des relations internationals et strategiques in coordination with Indonesia's Centre for Strategic and International Studies. After last year's successful meeting organized by other organizations at San Francisco, the Jakarta meeting should make possible further progress in implementation of the resolution by South-East Asian countries. We welcome the progress the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) has made since the beginning of the year; this has helped strengthen the legitimacy and the credibility of the sanctions regime.”

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