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De La Sabliere

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first: 2002-12-04
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“First, France hopes that the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) will attain all the objectives set out in the programme of work adopted on 1 October 2006. We hope that, with the full renewal of the group of experts mandated to assist the Committee, substantive work on implementation of the resolution will gain the sustained pace necessary for full implementation of the programme of work during its four remaining months. A commitment to individualized dialogue with States, the identification of best practices and the development of operational relationships with other organizations are some of the elements of that programme on which key work remains to be done. For now, understandably, the Committee's activities should focus on promoting the resolution and assistance with its implementation.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I wish to thank Ambassadors Verbeke, Arias and Burian for their efforts as well as those of their Missions to achieve concrete progress in the work of the three Committees they chair - efforts that are reflected in their reports. The Council must continue to focus on the work of the committees, whose respective mandates constitute a broad-spectrum response to the grave threats posed by terrorism and proliferation. We must strengthen cooperation and the exchange of experiences among the three committees. We fully subscribe to the statement that will be made on behalf of the presidency of the European Union. I should, however, like to touch on a number of points.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“Secondly, we request the Ugandan authorities to ensure that tangible progress is made within the local defence units, which are under the authority of the Uganda People's Defence Forces, so that the rights of children are respected and the use of child soldiers is strictly prohibited.”
2007-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5677 (2007) · source
“We understand that humanitarian aid cannot be reduced until development assistance takes over, particularly in the areas of education and health. We are pleased to note that civilian administration - particularly the police and the justice system - is increasingly present in northern Uganda. We congratulate the Government of Uganda, and we encourage this trend. Finally, I should like to highlight two concerns. The first is the disarmament operations in the Karamoja region, which are provoking violence. We call upon the Ugandan authorities to avoid any use of force.”
2007-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5677 (2007) · source
“Holmes is encouraging, even though the trend that has been observed requires further confirmation. It is likely that these persons will not return to their homes in the absence of a lasting peace. Thus, the extension until 30 June of the ceasefire agreement between the Ugandan Government and the Lord's Resistance Army must be fully taken advantage of. We reaffirm our support for President Chissano and the Juba talks. As we wait for peace, we take note of the threefold effort that Mr. Holmes requests us to make, with regard to those in the camps, those choosing to return and those who, once they have returned home, will still need the international community. We understand that humanitarian aid cannot be reduced at this stage; essential needs must still be met.”
2007-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5677 (2007) · source
“Unequivocal instructions must be given to both the armed forces and the militias. We also urge the Somali authorities finally to commit themselves to a genuinely inclusive political solution. That is the only way to respond in the long term to the crisis in Somalia and, in the short term, to the current humanitarian cr1s1s. Before concluding on the issue of Somalia, I should like to pay tribute to the African Mission in Somalia, which is paying a high price in that country. The situation in northern Uganda is still of concern, even though some progress has been achieved with regard to displaced persons since the signing of the ceasefire agreement. Millions of peOple in that country have been displaced, and we hope that the population, traumatized by two decades of violence, will continue to return. The information provided by Mr.”
2007-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5677 (2007) · source
“They must allow the transit of World Food Programme and High Commissioner for Refugees convoys; they must facilitate the work of the International Committee of the Red Cross; and they must help rather than hinder those major non-governmental organizations that are prepared to work in Somalia, such as Doctors without Borders. An end must be put to the taxes imposed at checkpoints and to the difficulties faced in the obtaining of visas. We are very concerned at the general lack of access by humanitarian workers to the civilian population, and we would like to know what could be done to allow for greater access to the victims. We would like to hear Mr. Holmes's comments on the issue. However, we welcome the commitments made by the Transitional Federal Government during Mr. Holmes's visit. They must be translated into reality.”
2007-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5677 (2007) · source
“During the consultations we held on Somalia at the end of April, my delegation had already expressed the importance it attaches to the issue of the security of humanitarian operations. The Transitional Federal Government must stop questioning the scale of the humanitarian crisis resulting from three months of fighting. Several sources indicate that from 350,000 to 400,000 people - a considerable number - have fled Mogadishu since February. It is not acceptable that only one third have access to humanitarian assistance. Nor is it acceptable that a majority of people, from a certain ethnic group, are being prevented from returning to their homes. We call on the Transitional Federal Government, the Ethiopian forces and the armed groups to respect international humanitarian law.”
2007-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5677 (2007) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I, too, should like at the outset to thank the Under- Secretary-General, Mr. Holmes, for his briefing and to commend him for his courage. His visit to Somalia last week was the first such visit by a United Nations Headquarters official at that level in nearly 15 years. That in itself sends a message that underlines the commitment of the United Nations. In that context, we welcome the fact that the Transitional Federal Government has agreed to a visit by Ms. Louise Arbour, High Commissioner for Human Rights. We hope that that visit will take place very shortly. The Under-Secretary-General had to cut short his visit for security reasons, which confirms our concerns.”
2007-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5677 (2007) · source
“Maintaining the status quo would be a destabilizing factor. The process of negotiations on future status is now entering its final phase. I believe that the Security Council now has at its disposal detailed and realistic proposals, which have the support of the Secretary- General, to ensure the future of Kosovo while maintaining regional stability and protecting minorities. We believe that it is now up to the Security Council to take up its responsibility to guarantee the success of a process that it itself began.”
2007-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5673 (2007) · source
“During the visit we were also able to take note of the progress made since 1999, in terms of security, the establishment of institutions and the protection of minorities. That progress must necessarily be followed up. Our goal is to promote Kosovo's development towards a fully multi-ethnic community. That requires a long-term commitment on the part of both the Kosovo authorities and the international community. It also requires further efforts to encourage the return of refugees and displaced persons. We are more convinced than ever that the only way to achieve that is by leaving behind the transition period that Kosovo has lived through since 1999 and by giving Kosovo a new status. That was in fact the conclusion reached by the Council in its presidential statement (S/PRST/2005/51) of 24 October 2005.”
2007-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5673 (2007) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank our Belgian colleague Ambassador Verbeke for the manner in which he led our mission, during which he once again displayed the great diplomatic skill for which he is well known. I believe that the Security Council mission achieved the objectives we had set for it. We sought to gather direct and precise information about the situation on the ground and about the positions of the various protagonists. I believe it was also important to demonstrate to the people concerned the importance that the Security Council attaches to the issue of Kosovo. I would first like to refer to the regrettable fact that the positions of the parties are irreconcilable. That was clear during the entire mission. Unfortunately, that inescapable fact will not change with time.”
2007-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5673 (2007) · source
“That is also why it is urgent to improve international environmental governance, towards which France has proposed the establishment of a United Nations environmental organization on the basis of the United Nations Environment Programme. We must be aware that the international community cannot win the battle against climate change and its impact without putting into action the instruments in its possession.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“It must include elements related to the depletion of resources - which have been seen to be a major factor in conflicts, especially in Africa - in its contribution to efforts at conflict settlement. Beyond the role of the Security Council and the Secretary-General, preventing conflicts requires the international community to mobilize all the mechanisms needed to support developing countries in their efforts to achieve sustainable management of their natural resources and to prepare for natural disasters. The United Nations can contribute by promoting the integration of the economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainable development, because it is clear that poverty, human health problems and environmental degradation can no longer be viewed as isolated threats.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“But it falls squarely within the Security Council's mandate to prevent conflict - the likelihood of which, as I have just stressed, is unfortunately very great. It is thus the Council's duty to play its part. Here, we must think about what could be done in terms of preventive diplomacy in liaison with the Secretary-General. The Secretary-General could focus his efforts on regions or areas where climatic threats can have direct implications for peace. Such an approach requires that the consequences of climate change be integrated into risk analyses prepared by the Secretariat. The impact of climate change should also be taken into consideration by the Security Council.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“The situation therefore requires decisive, collective and urgent action by the international community to mitigate climate change and limit its consequences to tolerable levels - which must never exceed the threshold of 2 centigrade degrees. As Nicholas Stern has indicated in his report on the economics of climate change, the cost of not acting infinitely outweighs the cost of taking action. That is why, in order to ensure the continuity of steps taken and the durability of the relevant instruments, it is essential to define by 2009 a regime for effectively combating climate change after 2012. Members are aware of the commitments in this sphere undertaken by the European Union in March. The Security Council is certainly not the place to speak at length about negotiations taking place elsewhere.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“The more sudden these phenomena are, the more they will constitute factors for conflict. No region is immune, but the impact of climate change will be greater where it is accompanied by pre- existing factors of fragility, which it will make even worse. The most vulnerable countries, particularly in Africa, already face underdevelopment, ethnic tension, major pandemics and unpredictable climatic conditions, and they could pay the highest price. It will be even harder for them to face these difficulties because they lack capacity and because State structures are too weak to respond fully to the needs of their populations.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“On 6 April, the same Panel concluded that this phenomenon could lead to increased numbers of extreme weather events, massive population movements resulting from sea-level rise, decreased agricultural production causing serious food crises and an increased threat of health risks because of changes in the functioning of ecosystems. Those four major impacts are convincing evidence of the threat to peace posed by climate change. There is no question but that the depletion of resources could increase competition for access to food, energy and water. There is no doubt that the loss of arable land could lead to a race for territory. It is clear that natural disasters and rising water levels could increase the number of refugees and displaced persons and could result in uncontrollable migratory flows.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“But, within its mandate, the Security Council cannot ignore the threats to international security caused by global warming. And I must say that institutional squabbling is inappropriate given what is at stake. Exclusivity must give way to the contribution of all participants in the struggle; everyone has a role to play. All of the climate change threats are real threats. In the medium and the long term, they will affect security among nations. Today, no one would dare to challenge the reality of climate change. In its fourth report, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reached the scientifically corroborated conclusion that there is 90 per cent certainty that global warming is the result of human activity.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“In Johannesburg in September 2002, President Jacques Chirac began his statement by stating, "The house is on fire but we are looking elsewhere". Five years later, there is definitely more awareness, but it has not yet been translated, as it must be, into concerted decisive action by the entire international community to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to minimize the damage linked to climate change. As a matter of urgency, we must mobilize and find responses to the challenge in all its aspects. The Security Council is certainly not the number one forum for dealing with this subject. Nor, clearly, is it the only one. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the General Assembly clearly have a central role to play here.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): First, I wish to thank you, Madam President, personally and to congratulate the United Kingdom presidency on taking the initiative to plan this discussion on energy, security and climate. We believe that climate change is among the principal threats to the future of humankind and to its environmental security. It is a basic threat, the first consequences of which are already affecting populations, in particular those of the most vulnerable countries. Its impact on international peace and security may take various forms, which are clearly set out in the very useful concept paper (S/2007/186, annex) prepared in preparation for today's meeting. Therefore, we must act without delay.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“Holmes stated that the humanitarian situation in the eastern part of the country has further worsened since the Security Council mission. I understand that Mr. Holmes believes that the Chadian army, which is having to deal with attacks by rebel forces, is unable to guarantee security for the region. I believe that it will be important for the Department of Peacekeeping Operations mission - the principles for which were established when the Foreign Minister of Chad, Mr. Allam-Mi Ahmat came to talk with the Security Council - to be deployed rapidly to N'Djamena, and that we receive a report on the situation so that we can take any necessary decisions.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“Holmes' analysis regarding Chad. I believe that the international community too long underestimated the seriousness of the crisis that has affected the country because of the situation in Darfur. The violence has already resulted in the displacement of 120,000 people in the eastern part of the country, in addition to the 230,000 refugees. Despite the lack of resources and the constraints on the civilian population, Chad has agreed to make a significant effort by receiving those 230,000 refugees on its territory. However, as we know, the situation is fragile. Humanitarian organizations are having, with limited means, to deal with an increasing number of displaced persons, and, insecurity is spreading, including in the area of the camps. I noted that Mr.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“In the Central African Republic, the humanitarian situation is particularly difficult throughout the north of the country. There have been new, large-scale displacements and acts of abuse against civilians, which are particularly disturbing. In this regard, I take note of the analysis presented to us by Mr. Holmes, as well as the responses that he suggested. With regard to the north-east, the continued insecurity is closely linked to instability in the border region of Chad and the Sudan. We welcome the recent announcement regarding the establishment of an OCHA humanitarian coordination office in the north of the country. My country believes that the deployment of a United Nations force to the eastern border, which is desired by President Bozize and which we discussed recently, is absolutely necessary. I also support Mr.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“We are awaiting confirmation over the next few days of the signals that were sent. We expect the Sudanese Government to implement the commitments made at Addis Ababa in December. It seems to us that the Security Council cannot wait much longer, since it is the fate of the people of Darfur and the stability of the region that are at stake. Regarding the consequences of the crisis for neighbouring countries, I would like now to turn to the situation in Chad and in the Central African Republic. Tens of thousands of people from the Central African Republic and Chad have been displaced over the past few months, and the Under-Secretary-General emphasized the urgent need to provide humanitarian assistance. Like the Central African Republic, Chad requires our support as quickly as possible if it is to meet its considerable needs.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“In that regard, I should like to reaffirm France's full support for the efforts undertaken by the United Nations and African Union mediators, Jan Eliasson and Salim Ahmed Salim, to ensure that all parties abide by the ceasefire and to promote the resumption of the Abuja Agreement political process. I should like to reiterate our support for the efforts of the Secretary-General, working jointly with the African Union, to deploy in Darfur a peacekeeping force with the capacity to ensure the safety of the civilian population. Having mentioned the African force, I would like to offer my condolences to the Government of Senegal on the loss of five soldiers who were working for peace in Darfur. We have taken note of the recent exchanges that took place in Riyadh between the Secretary-General and President Al-Bashir.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“Secondly, it is crucial to facilitate access by humanitarian workers to all persons requiring assistance. France has taken note of the guarantees recently provided by the Sudanese Government aimed at facilitating international humanitarian operations in Darfur. That is a step in the right direction, but it is only a step. We hope that the Sudanese authorities, at all levels, will implement those measures in a resolute manner. Allow me to recall that the removal of the obstacles impeding humanitarian operations is one of the common goals agreed in the joint communique signed by the United Nations and the Sudanese Government in July 2004. However, humanitarian efforts cannot resolve the underlying problem in the Sudan, which requires a political solution.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“Holmes, the continuing violations of international humanitarian law and of human rights, and the acts of violence that daily force increasing numbers of Sudanese to flee their homes are clear evidence of the fact that a generalized climate of violence persists in Darfur and that the Sudanese authorities are not discharging their responsibilities with regard to the protection of civilians. Of course, the responsibility to protect - and this is something that we discussed at length in 2004 - lies mainly with the Government, but failure on its part to discharge that responsibility forces the international community to intercede. All parties on the ground bear responsibility for that persistent climate of generalized violence, and the Council must therefore be prepared to draw the necessary conclusions.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“First, I believe that we must do everything in our power to improve the security situation in Darfur, in terms of protecting civilians and of ensuring the safety of humanitarian workers. I took note of the fact that President Bashir, in his recent letter addressed to the Secretary-General, stated that the protection of civilians was the responsibility of the Sudanese police. I believe that the Security Council cannot accept such a statement - that the United Nations cannot accept such a statement. As Mr. Holmes stated, the Sudanese Government has a particular responsibility to avert a humanitarian catastrophe. The seriousness of the humanitarian situation, as described by Mr.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“Camps have reached the limits of their capacity, even as additional displaced persons continue to arrive daily. I believe that the Council must focus on this issue. In addition, the shocking information we have received concerning acts of savagery and the widespread occurrence of acts of sexual violence must strengthen our resolve to act and to bring the perpetrators to justice. I think that, given this tragic situation, the Security Council is in agreement on the overall strategy that should guide us in our endeavours to address humanitarian and political issues and to strengthen the presence of peacekeeping forces in the field. I shall comment on each of these points.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“I believe that the courage demonstrated by the thousands of humanitarian personnel who continue working despite the violence, harassment and threats they face, and despite the constraints imposed on their access to the approximately 4 million people in Darfur who depend on international assistance, should be commended by the Council. I am fully confident that the presidency will find a way to express the Council's appreciation of the work being done by humanitarian personnel in the field, who deserve our full support. Moreover, we find particularly disturbing the continuing displacement of persons in Darfur since the early part of the year. Tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes since January because of the prevailing situation of insecurity and the violence against civilians.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“I believe that what is most striking in Darfur is the deterioration of humanitarian indicators, which are nearing emergency levels, despite the fact that a slight improvement had been noted last year owing to the extraordinary and tremendous efforts undertaken by humanitarian workers in Darfur. In his letter to the Secretary-General dated 6 March, President Bashir reiterated the stability of those indicators. It is therefore particularly disturbing, I think, to hear that the deterioration of the situation in Darfur could seriously undermine the remarkable work done by actors working in the field.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in F rench): I should like to thank the Under-Secretary-General, Mr. Holmes, for his very detailed briefing. We, too, are very pleased at his appointment, and we wish him every possible success in his highly important mission. We welcome the fact that his first trip was to a region where the humanitarian situation is particularly serious - a situation that our Council has addressed and must continue to address. The gravity of the humanitarian situation, as just described to us, in the Sudan, in Darfur, in Chad and in the Central African Republic raises numerous questions and makes it clear that it should be a source of great concern to us.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“The RECAMP 6 cycle, for the period 2007-2009, will thus represent a synthesis of the joint strategy of the United Nations, the European Union and the African Union with respect to security in Africa. We welcome the President's proposal to request a report from the Secretary-General on means of strengthening the support of the United Nations for the capacities of regional organizations, in particular those of the African Union. We are also pleased to see that the report allows us to consider, within the existing legal framework, the possibility of deepening the dialogue between the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council. Finally, I should like to thank South Africa for the draft presidential statement that it prepared and which we fully support.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“The Department of Peacekeeping Operations can make a contribution in that respect given its expertise in the area, which makes it a key player in that respect. We were interested to hear what was said this morning by Mr. Annabi on the subject of developing a partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. The EU, for its part, is fully committed to building Africa's capacity in the area of peacekeeping, and in that respect is working on the basis of the efforts already made bilaterally by several Member States, such as the 10-year capacity-building programme for the African Union (RECAMP), initiated by France and taken up at the European level.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“In the framework of its cooperation with the United Nations, the European Union has deployed two operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Operation Artemis and the EU-led force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is important to learn lessons from those operations in order to devise new methods that will enable us to enhance interactions between the United Nations, regional and subregional organizations, and the EU. Such cooperation is also very important with respect to Darfur. I would add that building African capacity to prevent, manage and settle conflicts is a priority for us. That would enable African regional and subregional organizations better to meet some of the objectives that they have set for themselves.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“Likewise, it is also desirable that the United Nations develop similar cooperation with other regional organizations. Generally speaking, as several speakers have already mentioned, the relationship between the United Nations and regional organizations must be based on complementarity and on respect for the primary responsibility of the Security Council for the maintenance of international peace and security, as enshrined in the Charter. France and its European Union partners - and here I wish to associate myself with the statement to be made by later by the representative of Germany - are increasingly involved in the maintenance of peace, both by supporting the United Nations and by working to build the capacities of regional organizations.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“The Security Council and the international community have largely benefited from the noteworthy efforts made by the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CAEMC). That is true both in terms of managing crises in Africa and as regards the deployment of peacekeeping forces on the continent. Whether in Burundi, Darfur, cote d'Ivoire, the Central African Republic, Liberia or Somalia, the African Union and the subregional organizations have done a fine job of charting the course in that regard. And your country, Madam President, has made an important contribution to several of those efforts. We must now expand that cooperation, and we take note of what Mr. Djinnit said this morning in that regard.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): Your presence here, Madam President, underscores the importance of this debate. We would like to thank you for your initiative to be here today to preside over the Security Council. We also welcome the presence of Mr. Adada, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Congo, as well as that of Commissioner Djinnit. Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations provides a special framework for the development of relations between the United Nations and regional organizations. Fortunately, in recent years we have made progress in that direction - as called for by the Charter - thanks to the African Union (AU), which has played a leading role, and thanks also to the European Union (EU).”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“France and its partners in the group of six countries are sincere in their desire to reach a negotiated solution with Iran. That readiness was recalled, on behalf of the ministers of our six countries, by the Ambassador of the United Kingdom immediately following the adoption of the resolution. We hope that the Iranian leaders will heed the call and that we will be able to return as soon as possible to a path leading to a settlement that respects the interests and concerns of all. That would be beneficial for the Iranian people and would help to preserve the integrity of the international non- proliferation regime, which is a fundamental element of our multilateral security framework.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“As I said to this Council on 23 December last, and as was affirmed by the President of the French Republic, Iran has a choice between meeting the demands of the international community and facing growing isolation. There is another path available to the Iranian leaders that is different from the one on which they have embarked: the path of negotiation, in good faith, in the context of a discussion on the basis of the proposals submitted to Iran by the group of six countries last June. Those proposals are substantial and highly advantageous for Iran. They recognize Iran's inalienable right to benefit from nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. They offer cooperation to develop peaceful nuclear energy in Iran and to shape a new relationship with that country. That offer remains on the table.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“These measures have been established in order to exert effective pressure on the Iranian authorities, while seeking to penalize the Iranian people as little as possible. The new resolution does not introduce - and on this point, I am also expressing the position held by the Federal Republic of Germany - any change in the provisions contained in paragraph 15 of resolution 1737 (2006). The asset freeze, therefore, does not prevent a person or an entity designated in the annexes to Security Council resolution 1737 (2006) and to this resolution from making payments due under a contract that entered into force before that person or entity was listed in cases covered by paragraph 15 of resolution 1737 (2006).”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“They also target individuals and entities linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, which plays a disturbing role in Iran's ongoing development of sensitive nuclear and ballistic activities. They also address the Bank Sepah, which was involved in the funding activities linked to Iran's ballistic programme. The resolution also provides for an embargo on arms sales and transfers from Iran. It calls on all States to exercise vigilance and restraint in their transfers of conventional weapons to this country and not to enter into any new financial assistance to the Iranian Government in the form of subsidized loans or commitments for grants, in particular. This appeal also applies to international financial organizations.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“The last report of the Director General of the IAEA clearly showed that the Iranian leaders did not make the choice that the international community had hoped for. In the circumstances, the Security Council had no choice but to act. The measures that the Security Council has adopted today are proportionate to Iran's actions. They are reversible. They are in line with the approach of progressively increasing the pressure applied by the Council for more than a year, in order to persuade the Iranian leaders to return to the conditions for negotiation and to restrict the development of the sensitive programmes undertaken. The additional measures that the Council has just adopted target a series of entities and individuals involved in Iran's proliferation programmes.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“All States parties to the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) have the right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy as long as they meet the non-proliferation obligations derived from articles I, II and III of the NPT. What the international community asks of Iran is that it fulfil these non-proliferation obligations. It is unacceptable that the Iranian authorities find pretexts to shirk their commitments made under the NPT. By adopting resolution 1737 (2006), the Security Council clearly indicated that it would suspend the sanctions put in place if Iran reverted to the complete suspension of all its enrichment and reprocessing activities. It also warned Iran, however, that it would take further measures, should Iran persist in its refusal to meet the demands of the international community.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“The international community is concerned about the proliferation questions raised by the Iranian nuclear programme. It is worrying that after several years of investigation the International Atomic Energy Agency is still unable to provide the international community with the assurances it requires with respect to the strictly peaceful nature of this programme. Essential questions, including questions that may have possible military nuclear implications in the very words of the reports submitted by the Director General of the IAEA, remain unanswered. Nobody in this Council wishes to deny Iran its rights or to prevent the Iranian people from benefiting from nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 1747 (2007). As was unequivocally demonstrated in the last report of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iran has failed to suspend its enrichment and reprocessing activities, nor has it suspended its heavy water activities, including the construction of a heavy water reactor at Arak. Nor has Iran resumed its cooperation with the IAEA under the optional protocol. Thus, Iran has ignored the resolutions of the IAEA Board of Governors and the demands and decisions contained in Security Council resolutions 1696 (2006) and 1737 (2006). As is affirmed in resolution 1737 (2006), however, these measures are essential to build confidence.”
2007-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5647 (2007) · source
“Beyond that, the stakes are so high that it is more necessary than ever to implement a truly integrated strategy that brings together Afghanistan with all the countries interested in its stabilization - for example, by establishing a contact group. In that context, I wish, finally, to emphasize the importance of regional cooperation and the support that the international community can lend to such cooperation. Pakistan and Afghanistan in particular must be encouraged to improve control over their common border and to develop cooperation and exchange among them.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“In that connection, we invite the Special Representative to continue to promote the implementation of the Action Plan on Peace, Justice and Reconciliation, particularly those aspects involving transitional justice and the fight against impunity. That is an important commitment undertaken by the Afghan Government within the framework of the Afghanistan Compact. Furthermore, we believe it is essential that UNAMA devote greater attention to the impact of fighting on civilian populations and to freedom of speech in the media. In order to accomplish that, it is important that UNAMA continues to expand its geographical presence by opening new provincial offices where security conditions allow.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“It alone has both the legitimacy and the expertise needed to coordinate reconstruction efforts and to support the consolidation of the democratic transition process by supporting the actions of the Afghan authorities. UNAMA must be given the means to fully carry out this mission. That is why we support the Secretary- General's recommendation that its mandate be extended for one year, as well as the priorities that he suggests for that mandate: strengthening the coordination of assistance at the local level, particularly humanitarian assistance; stepping up the good offices mission in matters of regional cooperation; and promoting human rights and the protection of civilians.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source