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1. “Finally, we note that the Committee's report underscores the importance of achieving successful United Nations reform at the forthcoming summit meeting of the General Assembly. France shares that concern and reaffirms its determination to ensure that the summit will be a venue for in-depth reform of the Organization so that it may more effectively address the challenges currently facing the international community.”

   2005-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5256 (2005) · source

2. “The report stresses that the programme provided considerable assistance to the Iraqi people, thereby enabling it to surmount the threat of a humanitarian crisis and to maintain the international effort aimed at preventing Iraq from acquiring prohibited weapons. There were a number of breakdowns. As Mr. Volcker pointed out, responsibility for those is collective. It fell above all to the Iraqi regime itself, but also to other players in the programme. All of us must now draw the appropriate lessons from the experience. In that regard, we note the recommendations in the preface of Mr. Volcker's report. We have every confidence in the United Nations ability to learn lessons from the report and to address the dysfunction's highlighted by the Committee's inquiry.”

   2005-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5256 (2005) · source

3. “The final report has been highly anticipated. We welcome the important work done by the Committee and its Chairman in a limited amount of time and in often difficult conditions. We have considered the preface to the report that was made public yesterday. The French authorities shall carefully study its conclusions and recommendations before making a final statement on its substance. As a preliminary reaction, we would stress the following points. First, as noted by Mr. Volcker, the oil-for-food programme was the largest, most complex and most ambitious humanitarian effort ever undertaken by the United Nations. Given its magnitude, political stakes and financial costs, it cannot be compared to any other programme ever launched by the Organization.”

   2005-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5256 (2005) · source

4. “Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): Allow me to thank Mr. Volcker for presenting the final report of the Independent Inquiry Committee into the United Nations Oil-for-Food Programme. I also thank the Secretary-General for his statement. France commends the submission of the report to the Security Council pursuant to resolution 1538 (2004), in which the Council, in April 2004, welcomed the appointment of the Committee at the Secretary- General's initiative. The Secretary-General acted courageously to ensure transparency and truth, and France pays tribute to him. My country fully supported the establishment of that independent body and has cooperated fully and transparently with it. We have always hoped that the brightest light would be shed on the irregularities committed under the oil-for-food programme.”

   2005-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5256 (2005) · source

5. “The wall socially and economically destabilizes entire regions and threatens the economic and geographic viability of a future Palestinian State. We therefore call upon the Israeli Government to halt the construction of the barrier within Palestinian territories, including around East Jerusalem, and to dismantle the existing sections there, in accordance with the relevant provisions of international law. The European Union will not agree to any non-negotiated modification of the borders established before 1967.”

   2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source

6. “In fact, the barrier extends into Palestinian territories several kilometres to the east of the Green Line, contradicting the relevant provisions of international law, as the International Court Justice stated last year in its advisory opinion. The construction, if it were to be irreversible, would constitute a de facto annexation of a substantial part of the West Bank. It would seriously compromise the prospects for a negotiated solution to the conflict by prejudging the border of a future Palestinian State and indeed by making the building of such a State physically impossible. The construction of the wall is giving rise to large-scale dispossession. It puts thousands of Palestinians in a very precarious situation.”

   2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source

7. “But the Palestinians' political future must not be limited to the withdrawal; that must be an initial step within the framework of the road map. In that connection, the Quartet must fully play its role of engaging and assisting the parties in carrying out their obligations under the road map. We therefore favour the holding of an international conference at the appropriate time. With regard to the security barrier, we fully recognize Israel's right to take forceful measures to protect its citizens against terrorism. But the route decided upon for the security barrier is now giving rise to many concerns.”

   2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source

8. “Its preservation requires that the parties show the greatest restraint and that they resume their dialogue and cooperation, including in the area of security, to put an end to the violence. France therefore most strongly condemns the suicide attack committed in Netanya exactly a week ago and the rocket and mortar fire that claimed the lives of Israeli civilians. We call upon the Palestinian Authority to intensify its efforts to restore public order in the Palestinian territories. That is an absolute imperative a few weeks before the withdrawal from Gaza begins. For its part, Israel must show restraint and, in particular, must put an end to its policy of targeted killings, which can only exacerbate the spiral of violence. As Alvaro de Soto rightly said, a successful Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip is in everyone's interests.”

   2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source

9. “Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I, too, would like to thank Alvaro de Soto for his briefing and for his comments. We wish him every success in carrying out his mission, which is both difficult and important. Permit me to begin by indicating that my delegation subscribes fully to the statement to be made shortly by the representative of the United Kingdom on behalf of the European Union. Several weeks before the Israeli disengagement from Gaza is to begin, the situation in the Middle East unfortunately remains a subject of great concern. As that important stage approaches, every effort must be made to ensure that there is not a new spiral of violence. The ceasefire is one of the most valuable and most fragile achievements of recent months.”

   2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source

10. “Only personnel who have satisfactorily passed the tests are sent on mission. These measures are accompanied by training activities and awareness- raising sessions in order to maintain vigilance, not only on the part of the personnel, but also for the command structure throughout the mission. As we all know, the fight against the AIDS virus is a daily and long-term effort. The programmes that have been instituted and the action taken by UNAIDS, the Secretariat and Member States need to be pursued relentlessly. The coordinated efforts we all make need to be pursued within the framework of an all-out strategy to fight this pandemic. In our view, that comprehensive fight needs to include not only prevention, but also treatment, with access by infected persons to treatment and medication.”

    2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source

11. “In addition, the extensive awareness- raising in recent months to prevent sexual abuse has made it possible to put tough measures and principles into place. We hope that those guidelines will contribute to further increasing the accountability of personnel deployed and to mobilizing contributing countries. Nonetheless, it is also incumbent among the contributing States to act. In this respect, for many years France has pursued a particularly tough policy with respect to all of its personnel deployed abroad, both in missions under United Nations mandate and in national operations. Our forces practise a policy of awareness-raising, screening and systematic monitoring of all of their personnel. These guidelines are implemented, without exception, for all men and women who are part of external missions, regardless of rank or duties.”

    2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source

12. “It is therefore necessary to ensure not merely that mission personnel not constitute a risk factor but that they contribute in the theatre of operations to the fight against the pandemic. The credibility and prestige of peacekeeping operations - and hence, of the United Nations - among local populations also entails action in the area of public health. Awareness-raising, prevention and follow-up efforts depend on both the Secretariat and on contributing States. The programmes of action pursued by the Secretariat and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) appear to us to be particularly convincing and well adapted to the constraints of peacekeeping operations. They dovetail satisfactorily with the Council's requests in resolution 1308 (2000).”

    2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source

13. “Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I wish to thank Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno and Mr. Peter Piot for their briefings on action undertaken since the adoption of resolution 1308 (2000). France naturally shares the concerns expressed by previous speakers. The fight against the spread of the AIDS virus calls for our total vigilance and justifies all efforts. Since 2000, the Security Council and the Secretariat have rightly been addressing this subject that brings us together today. The battle against AIDS needs to be waged on all fronts, including in areas of conflict. By their nature, peacekeeping operations are deployed in regions where the health situation is precarious and where the populations are extremely vulnerable. What is more, such missions are always deployed as a matter of urgency.”

    2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source

14. “We must ensure good coordination of the efforts of United Nations agencies, including the United Nations Development Programme and UNICEF, and of bilateral actors, in the promotion of peacebuilding efforts. We must continue to ensure that the post-crisis process continues successfully in the region.”

    2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source

15. “We congratulate Papua New Guinea and the Bougainville parties, which have undertaken to fully implement the Peace Agreement. We would also like to say how much we appreciate the contribution of the countries of the region to the process. We also commend the vital contribution of the United Nations Observer Mission in Bougainville. That Mission, whose mandate expired on 30 June, made it possible for the momentum of the peace process to be maintained and represents a success for United Nations peacebuilding efforts. Clearly, there are lessons to be drawn from that success. Following the election of the Autonomous Bougainville Government, there is a need to consolidate the gains made and to begin reconstruction efforts.”

    2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source

16. “Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): As this is the first discussion in the Council this month, I should like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council and to assure you of the full support and cooperation of my delegation. I would also like to thank Mr. Danilo Turk for his briefing. It is always a pleasant task to talk about a mission that is coming to a successful conclusion, and I believe that we are all pleased to be able to do that today. We welcome the holding, from 20 May to 9 June, of the first general elections in Bougainville - an expression of the will of the people of Bougainville that marks a historic turning point in the peace process and opens the door to a new phase in the implementation of the Peace Agreement.”

    2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source

17. “I should like to thank Mr. Morris for the additional information he has given us and for the answers that he has provided to the members of the Council. There are no further speakers 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 12.40 p.m.”

    2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source

18. “France is concerned about the food situation in Zimbabwe, and we hope that the efforts of the international community, including those of the World Food Programme, will succeed in sustainably improving the lives of the people of that country. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I call once again on Mr. Morris and invite him to respond to the questions and comments of Council members.”

    2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source

19. “Morris's point of View on that issue in the light of his experiences on the ground. My second comment: Mr. Morris gave a horrifying description of the nutritional situation of children, particularly in southern Africa. We are aware of his work to promote a global initiative to fight child hunger. Perhaps it would be useful for Mr. Morris to tell us what he expects of the international community and how the initiative might be coordinated with UNICEF and World Bank activities in the region. Finally, we listened carefully to Mr. Morris's report on his visit to Southern Africa. We have taken note of his information on the situation there, and in particular on the situation in Zimbabwe, where he said that 4 million people were at risk.”

    2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source

20. “I shall now make a brief statement in my national capacity. First, I should like to express our gratitude to Mr. Morris for his extremely clear, precise and interesting briefing on a very important subject. I take this opportunity to pay tribute to the efforts of Mr. Morris and the World Food Programme. I have two questions to ask of Mr. Morris. The first concerns access to populations and the related issue of the security of humanitarian personnel. That, as we know, is a crucial issue. Jan Egeland, when he addressed the Council on 21 June, recalled his concerns regarding the subject. In particular, he called for a strengthening of the mandate of peacekeeping operations, referring to the creation of security zones or security corridors, which would be related to humanitarian priorities. I would be interested to know Mr.”

    2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source

21. “I thank the Executive Director of the World Food Programme for his very comprehensive briefing. Since there is no list of speakers for this meeting, I would invite Council members who wish to take the floor to so indicate to the Secretariat.”

    2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source

22. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. James Morris, Executive Director of the World Food Programme. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. James Morris, Executive Director of the World Food Programme, to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. James Morris, Executive Director of the World Food Programme. After the briefing, I will give the floor to those members who wish to make comments or address questions to Mr.”

    2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source

23. “There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by a show of hands. In favour: Algeria, Argentina, Benin, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Greece, Japan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1610 (2005). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.20 a.m.”

    2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5219 (2005) · source

24. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the twenty-fifth report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone, documents 8/2005/273 and Addendum 1. Members of the Council also have before them document 5/2005/418, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I wish to draw the attention of members to photocopies of a letter dated 29 June 2005 from the representative of Sierra Leone addressed to the President of the Security Council, which will be issued as document 8/2005/419. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now.”

    2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5219 (2005) · source

25. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Sierra Leone in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Pemagbi (Sierra Leone) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5219 (2005) · source

26. “I thank Mr. Moreno-Ocampo for his briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to a private meeting following the adjournment of this meeting. The meeting rose at 10.30 am.”

    2005-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5216 (2005) · source

27. “At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Luis Moreno-Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. I now give him the floor.”

    2005-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5216 (2005) · source

28. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Luis Moreno- Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Moreno-Ocampo to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them a letter dated 31 January 2005 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council (8/2005/60) transmitting the report of the International Commission of Inquiry on Darfur to the Secretary- General pursuant to resolution 1564 (2004).”

    2005-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5216 (2005) · source

29. “I thank Mr. Costa for his briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject, which will begin in five minutes' time. The meeting rose at 11.05 a.rn.”

    2005-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5215 (2005) · source

30. “I thank Mr. Arnault for his briefing. I now give the floor to Mr. Antonio Maria Costa, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.”

    2005-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5215 (2005) · source

31. “Jean Arnault, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan.”

    2005-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5215 (2005) · source

32. “Antonio Maria Costa, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Costa to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council Will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Jean Arnault, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, and by Mr. Antonio Maria Costa, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. I now give the floor to Mr.”

    2005-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5215 (2005) · source

33. “The President (spoke in French): In accordance with the understanding reached at the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Jean Arnault, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Arnault to take a seat at the Council table. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr.”

    2005-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5215 (2005) · source

34. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Afghanistan, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In accordance with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, Without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Farhadi (Afghanistan) took a seat at the Council table.”

    2005-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5215 (2005) · source

35. “The reply will be issued as a document of the Council under symbol S/2005/407. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 10.25 am.”

    2005-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5214 (2005) · source

36. “Members of the Council also have before them the draft of a letter that I, as President of the Security Council, propose to send to the Secretary-General in reply to the aforementioned letter, approving the proposal contained in the Secretary-General's letter to transfer $200 million from the UNMOVIC escrow account to the Development Fund for Iraq, and $20,256,697 to be credited against assessments issued in respect of the obligations of the Government of Iraq for regular budget, peacekeeping and tribunal activities and the capital master plan of the Organization. In the absence of objection, I shall assume that the Security Council endorses the proposal of the Secretary-General and agrees that I should send the letter, as drafted, to the Secretary-General. It is so decided.”

    2005-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5214 (2005) · source

37. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them copies of document S/2005/406, which contains the text of a letter dated 20 June 2005 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council concerning the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) escrow account established under Security Council resolution 1284 (1999) and related resolutions.”

    2005-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5214 (2005) · source

38. “In favour: Algeria, Argentina, Benin, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Greece, Japan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1609 (2005). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.20 am.”

    2005-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5213 (2005) · source

39. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the fifth progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire, documents S/2005/398 and Addendum 1. Members also have before them document S/2005/409, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    2005-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5213 (2005) · source

40. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Cote d'Ivoire, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Yao (Cote d'Ivoire) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2005-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5213 (2005) · source

41. “"The Security Council also calls for the full implementation of resolution 1595 (2005) and looks forward to the cooperation of the newly elected Lebanese authorities in this regard. "The Security Council reaffirms its strong support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity and political independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized borders and under the sole and exclusive authority of the Government of Lebanon." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2005/26. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 12.15p.m.”

    2005-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5212 (2005) · source

42. “It underlines accordingly the need for the newly elected Lebanese authorities to exercise their full sovereignty over the entire territory, to preserve unity through national dialogue, to strengthen the nation's institutions and to respect the principles of good governance, in the sole interest of the Lebanese people. "The Security Council calls upon the international community to stand ready to examine possible requests from the newly elected Lebanese authorities for enhanced assistance and cooperation, in support of a credible governmental programme of political and economic reform. "The Security Council reiterates its call for the full implementation of all requirements of resolution 1559 (2004) and urges all concerned parties to cooperate fully with the Security Council and the Secretary-General to achieve this goal.”

    2005-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5212 (2005) · source

43. “It stresses that the establishment of this Government in accordance with the constitutional rules and without any foreign interference would be another sign of the political independence and sovereignty of Lebanon. "The Security Council reaffirms that the Lebanese people must be allowed to decide the future of their country free of violence and intimidation. It strongly condemns, in this context, the recent terrorist acts in Lebanon, in particular the heinous assassination of former leader of the Communist Party George Hawi, and calls for their perpetrators to be brought to justice. "The Security Council reaffirms its profound commitment to a stable, secure and prosperous Lebanon.”

    2005-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5212 (2005) · source

44. “"The Security Council commends the Lebanese Government for the successful conduct of the elections, in accordance with the constitution and the planned schedule. It expresses its appreciation for the advice and technical support given to the Lebanese authorities by the United Nations Electoral Assistance Division. The Security Council also pays tribute to the crucial contribution of the international observers, notably from the European Union. In this regard, it welcomes the report of the EU observer mission and its conclusions regarding the satisfactory conduct of the four electoral stages. "The Security Council looks forward to the formation of a new Government in the near future.”

    2005-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5212 (2005) · source

45. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Following consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council welcomes the Lebanese parliamentary elections held between 29 May and 19 June 2005. It commends the fair and credible character of the vote and pays tribute to the Lebanese people who demonstrated, throughout the process, their strong commitment to democracy, freedom and independence. "The Security Council congratulates the newly elected members of the Lebanese Parliament.”

    2005-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5212 (2005) · source

46. “I thank Mr. Prendergast for his briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.35 am.”

    2005-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5211 (2005) · source

47. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Kieran Prendergast, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Kieran Prendergast, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs, to whom I give the floor.”

    2005-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5211 (2005) · source

48. “There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1608 (2005). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.15 a.m.”

    2005-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5210 (2005) · source

49. “Members of the Council have before them document S/2005/313, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti. Members of the Council also have before them document 8/2005/402, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show of hands. In favour: Algeria, Argentina, Benin, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Greece, Japan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America”

    2005-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5210 (2005) · source

50. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Haiti, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Me'rores (Haiti), took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    2005-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5210 (2005) · source