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De La Sabliere

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“With regard to the third pillar, namely, the support of the countries of the region and the international community, French Minister for Foreign Affairs Philippe Douste-Blazy recently recalled that all the countries of the region must be brought on board once they have shown a willingness to contribute to Iraq's stability. France is also considering with interest the Secretary-General's idea for an international conference that includes all Iraqi protagonists and external actors concerned - potentially along the lines of the November 2005 meeting at Sharm el-Sheikh. Such an initiative could help to reach collective decisions on measures aimed at guaranteeing the unity, sovereignty and independence of Iraq. We are prepared to consider proposals by the Secretary-General, along with any clarifications that Mr.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“France has always believed that a timetable for the withdrawal of foreign troops could contribute to stabilizing the situation. My delegation is pleased to note that prospects for such a withdrawal, which are of course contingent upon a sovereign decision by Iraq, have been very clearly set out for the first time in resolution 1723 (2006). The establishment of the Iraqi Government's authority could also provide a way of achieving a solution to the critical problem of militias. The latest human rights report of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq states that they have been operating with "almost total impunity".”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“Given that situation, today each of us clearly realizes the need to explore new solutions. From the point of view of my delegation, those should be based on three pillars. The first is to relaunch the Iraqi political process to allow for reconciliation and acceptance of the new institutions by all members of society. In that regard, we hope that the proposals of Prime Minister Al-Maliki on the holding of a national reconciliation conference will be followed up positively. We also agree with the Secretary-General that the constitutional review - a concept that was agreed in October 2005 - is a key element in establishing national consensus. We would also like to commend the efforts of Mr. Qazi and the in-depth dialogue he is carrying out with all Iraqi officials. The second pillar is to restore Iraq's sovereignty.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I would also like to thank Ambassador Qazi for his introduction of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2006/945). I also wish to thank Ambassador Wolcott Sanders for her briefing. Allow me to make the following comments. Unfortunately, my delegation agrees with the observations made by the Secretary-General. We reiterate our deep concern about the increasing violence and great suffering of the Iraqi people. The numbers set out in his report are terrible: more than 7,000 persons killed in two months - 5,000 of them in Baghdad - over 1.5 million internally displaced persons and 1.6 million refugees outside the country. The violence, which is becoming increasingly sectarian, threatens the very unity of the country and poses risks to the stability of the region.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“Millions of displaced persons are being provided with a very low level of protection on the ground, if any at all, though now there are more of them than there are of refugees. We need to seriously think about how we can meet their needs, while respecting the Charter. We also wish to reiterate our attachment to the rights of these people and their return to their homes in security and dignity.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“Children are already a particular issue of attention for the Security Council. When it comes to children, my delegation has invested itself particularly in being vigilant in these matters. As president of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflicts, I have learned a lot from the fertile debates in the Council and the Assembly on this subject. The remarkable work that is being done on the ground by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, by UNICEF and by child protection offices within various non-governmental organizations permits us to hope that progress can be made. Women, girls and boys are very often victims of internal displacement in and external displacement from the States from which they come.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“Those figures are the highest in 10 years, and we cannot fail to react to them. We feel that the Council must send a very clear message to all parties to conflicts, reminding them of their obligations to prevent any violence against journalists, and of potential investigations and sanctions in their failure to do so. International humanitarian law that protects journalists must be respected. It is in that spirit that Greece and France, together with the United Kingdom, Denmark and Slovakia, plan to submit proposals to the Council. The message of the Council on this subject is expected, and we hope that it will be possible to arrive at a consensus very quickly. The last point that I wanted to raise was the protection of the most vulnerable parts of the civilian population - women and small girls victims of sexual violence.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“We must also see to the protection of thousands of humanitarian workers. My country notes that systematic violations of humanitarian law, and particularly indiscriminate attacks on civilian populations and the humanitarian actors seeking to protect them, are becoming increasingly common. Humanitarian space is no longer the sanctuary it should be, and that distresses us. We also share the Under-Secretary-General's concern with regard to the specific situation of journalists in armed conflict, and we thank him for drawing the Council's attention to that issue. Without journalists in the field, we will often be ignorant of events. Without information, we cannot protect civilian populations in a timely manner. In 2005, 65 journalists were killed throughout the world; 75 media professionals have already been killed in 2006.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“The international community must ensure above all that they do not Shirk those responsibilities. Regional organizations and the United Nations must encourage them and, if necessary, assume their own responsibilities. In a number of situations, such as in Darfur, the United Nations and regional organizations must work closely with one another. The issue of access to threatened populations is key to protection. It is unacceptable that 10 million people should be deprived of that access. It is also our responsibility to promote access of humanitarian assistance to those populations, and we must therefore be especially attentive to the protection of United Nations humanitarian workers and those affiliated with non-governmental organizations, as provided for in our resolution 1502 (2003).”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“At this time last year, we found that the resolutions adopted by our Council in 1999 and 2000 did not go far enough and that their implementation left much to be desired. In March, at the initiative of the United Kingdom, the Council adopted the new and ambitious resolution 1674 (2006), whose full implementation we must now ensure. The resolution must be taken into account in the Council's activities, including in the definition and implementation of the mandates of peacekeeping operations. The Council's credibility is at stake therein. I must stress that the responsibility to protect civilian populations falls first and foremost to the Governments concerned. Wherever populations are threatened, Governments must fully assume their responsibilities to protect them.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I should like at the outset to thank Under-Secretary- General Egeland for his presentation. Seven years after the Council resolved to address the issue of protecting civilians in armed conflict, he is still reporting on that distressing reality. Like my colleagues who have already spoken, I pay special tribute to Mr. Egeland, who has spoken to the Security Council today for the last time in his capacity as Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs. Thanks to his work and tenacity, the Council today has a better understanding of the tragic situations in his field of responsibility. His role in raising the international community's awareness of the very serious humanitarian crisis in Darfur has been critical, and we thank him for it.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“Given the current impasse, we reiterate our conviction that an international conference, carefully prepared with the participation of all stakeholders, should be convened very shortly in order to revive the hopes of the peoples of the region and help the parties to break the current stalemate. France, Italy and Spain, together with their European partners, are discussing this issue so as to contribute to overcoming the impasse in the peace process. That is the thrust of the initiative taken at Girona.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“In keeping with the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice, it must put an end to its settlement activities and to the building of the wall inside the West Bank. Finally, the conditions governing the movement of Palestinians within, between and to the Palestinian territories must improve pursuant to the Agreement on Movement and Access concluded in November 2005 and the Agreed Principles for the Rafah Crossing. France, together with its European Union partners, will continue to act without letup and with resolve to find a just, lasting and comprehensive solution based on the resolutions of the Security Council, the terms of reference of the Madrid Conference, the principle of land for peace and the Arab Peace Initiative.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“France calls on the Palestinians to work for national unity. We urge all factions, primarily Hamas, to respond favourably to President Abbas's appeal for the formation of a new government with a political platform reflecting the principles of the peace process endorsed by Mr. Abbas. Such a government, which would be a legitimate partner of the international community, should receive the necessary support for carrying out reforms expected of the Palestinian Authority, including in the area of security. France calls on the Israelis to refrain from any unilateral action that might prejudge the results of final status negotiations or undermine prospects for the creation of a Viable Palestinian State.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“Israel's legitimate right to defend its citizens must be exercised with full respect for international humanitarian law. France believes that, given the distressing increase in the number of civilian casualties, there should be an immediate discussion on ways of strengthening the protection of civilian populations. The upcoming meeting of the Quartet could provide the proper framework to begin such a discussion on the basis of the proposals that the Secretary-General, in cooperation with his partners, primarily the European Union, might deem useful to formulate. The cessation of violence, in order to be effective and durable, must be accompanied by the creation of credible political prospects. We call on both sides to adopt confidence-building measures and to lay the groundwork for the resumption of the peace process.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“We hope that this mission will fully elucidate the Beit Hanoun tragedy. We call on all parties to cooperate with the Secretary-General to that end. Unfortunately, since those tragic events, the situation has continued to deteriorate. Rockets fired by Palestinian armed groups have caused more Israeli casualties, in Sderot. Other Israeli military operations have also taken the lives of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip and in the West Bank. An end must be put to all violence. The Palestinian Authority must combat terrorism and in particular put an end to the firing of rockets into Israeli territory. The Palestinian Government's failure to take decisive action in that respect is of concern. Israel, for its part, must halt any operations that put civilian populations at risk, in particular the bombing of residential areas.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“At a time when the Security Council is considering the establishment of an international criminal tribunal, the international community must send those who employ assassination and violence a message that their crimes will not go unpunished. As the Secretary-General has said, there will be no peace without justice in Lebanon. I would like to thank Mr. Gambari for his briefing. France is also very concerned about the ongoing violence in Israel and the Palestinian territories. In this Chamber on 9 November 2006 (see S/PV.5564), I expressed my country's great shock at the tragic events that cost the lives of many Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip, in particular in the area of Beit Hanoun. At the request of the General Assembly, a fact-finding mission is promptly to be sent to the area by the Secretary-General.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): First of all, I wish to refer to the situation in Lebanon to express the deep shock and concern of French authorities at the cowardly assassination this morning in Beirut of Pierre Gemayel, the Minister for Industry. France would like to extend its condolences to the family of Mr. Gemayel. We condemn in the strongest terms this new attempt to destabilize Lebanon through violence, intimidation and assassination. France also reaffirms its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon, as well as our support for the legitimate and democratically elected Government of Mr. Fouad Siniora.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“The next meeting of the Quartet may provide an opportunity for that. France, along with its European Union partners, will continue to work towards a comprehensive, just and lasting solution based on Security Council resolutions, the Madrid Conference terms of reference, the principle of land for peace and the Arab peace initiative.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source
“The international community - and the Quartet first and foremost - must become involved without delay in resolving this conflict, which remains central to the region. The tragic escalation of recent days underscores the need for an urgent meeting of the Quartet to follow up the commitments undertaken in New York in September, with a View to reinvigorating the prospects for peace. There is no alternative to the establishment of a viable, democratic and sovereign Palestinian State living in peace and security with Israel. Given the worrisome growing number of civilian victims in recent months, we wonder about the possibility of possibly putting in place a mechanism to protect the civilian population. We believe that, in collaboration with the Secretary-General, we should collectively consider potential options in that regard.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source
“We would like to reiterate our support for the efforts of President Abbas to strengthen national Palestinian consensus and to form a Government whose political platform would reflect the principles of the Quartet and of the peace process. As the Minister for Foreign Affairs said here in September, there is no military solution to the Arab- Israeli conflict. Violence only feeds frustration, resentment and hatred. It also runs the risk of dragging the entire region into a new dangerous escalation. Today more than ever, the two parties must demonstrate a spirit of responsibility and abstain from any action that could further complicate efforts to arrive at a political solution at a time when peace and dialogue should be everyone's objective.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source
“We join the Secretary-General in calling on Israel to immediately put an end to its military operations in the Gaza Strip. More generally speaking, France would like to reiterate its condemnation of indiscriminate Israeli artillery fire into populated areas. Those actions, which endanger civilian populations and constitute a violation of international humanitarian law, especially the Geneva Conventions, must end. Israel's legitimate right to self-defence on behalf of its citizens must be exercised in full respect for international humanitarian law. France also condemns the firing of rockets into Israeli territory, as well as the appeal of certain armed Palestinian groups for a resumption of suicide attacks. The Palestinian Authority has the duty to maintain law and order and combat terrorism.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Ms. Angela Kane for her briefing. I also wish to associate myself with the statement to be delivered shortly by the representative of Finland on behalf of the European Union. I would first like to express my country's sorrow at the news of the terrible events of recent days that have taken the lives of so many Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, especially yesterday's occurrence at Beit Hanoun. On behalf of the Government of France, I wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the Palestinian victims. France would like to see light shed on the circumstances surrounding that attack as possible. It will be up to the Secretary-General to set out the parameters for an eventual independent inquiry.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source
“I would like to thank them for their contributions, which will continue to spur our action in the Council as regards the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“But we also need to make sure that women, especially through women's organizations, are involved in all the administrative processes. The final area is the establishment of institutions that practise parity. The phase of rebuilding institutions provides a unique opportunity for countries emerging from conflict to set up institutions that conform to the most advanced legal standards. Instruments such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women must be a point of reference for all who are involved in reconstruction activities. I listened very closely to the speeches by Ms. McAskie and Ms. Heyzer. We continue to bear in mind what we were told by the NGOs at their Arria formula meeting yesterday afternoon.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“It is particularly important that disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes take full account of the fate of women who have been associated - most often by force - with combatant groups. The second area is the administration of justice. How can women express themselves and take part in civic life if they have to be in contact with their former tormentors and live in fear? How can we ask them to turn to the justice system if that system is synonymous with further humiliation, denial and potential reprisal? That is why the fight against impunity and the adoption of a gender-specific approach by the judicial system are indispensable. The third area is participation in decision-making processes. Women's access to elective office is a key element. In that regard, we cannot fail to welcome the examples of Rwanda and Burundi.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“The need to integrate a gender perspective and to involve representatives of civil society, including women's organizations, was specifically mentioned in the mandate of the Peacebuilding Commission. The first country-specific meetings recently organized on Sierra Leone and on Burundi confirmed the validity of this reference and the centrality of the role of women in building sustainable peace. What do we see as the priority areas for ensuring the full and complete participation of women in peacebuilding and reconstruction? First is the rehabilitation of victims, particularly victims of sexual violence. How can lasting peace be restored when women, who have already been victims of violence during the conflict phase, see themselves ostracized within their own communities?”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“This year, France and the Netherlands are submitting a draft resolution to the General Assembly one of whose elements will be a request to each United Nations organ to examine the means that it can employ to reduce this gap between norms and the reality on the ground. We believe that the new Human Rights Council, which is now able to follow situations throughout the year and to meet on an emergency basis, has an important role to play in this area, whether by responding to serious violations of women's rights, by addressing recommendations to other bodies or by supporting cooperation actions undertaken by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. The establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission should also enable us to move forward on the participation of women in the post-conflict and reconstruction phases.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“Do we have the means to move forward on other aspects, such as the protection of women against violence perpetrated in the context of armed conflicts and the participation of women in post-conflict phases? With regard to the protection of women during conflict, the Darfur crisis and the situation in Ituri show that violence, especially sexual violence, against women unfortunately continues to be widespread, and often is carried out with impunity. The Secretary- General's in-depth study on all forms of violence against women (A/61/122/Add.1) highlights the gap between progress that we have made in the normative sphere - whether it be through Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), through progress in international humanitarian law or through the Statute of the International Criminal Court - and the continuing situation on the ground.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“The second is the relatively clear distribution of the roles of various actors in the framework of peacekeeping operations, which guarantees better coordination. The third is the extremely positive role now played by the gender advisers and gender focal points, who are present in all operations. Here, I would like again to congratulate Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno for the key role played by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations in this area. At the same time, I would like to endorse the condemnation contained in the presidential statement that the Council will adopt today, concerning cases of sexual abuse committed by peacekeeping personnel.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“The report (S/2006/770) submitted by the Secretary-General on the first year of the United Nations System-wide Action Plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) provides us, I believe, with some useful indications. In this regard, I would like to warmly thank Ms. Rachel Mayanja, Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women. The area where resolution 1325 (2000) has most changed things appears to be in the area of peacekeeping operations. We can see in this the result of several factors that have come together. The first of these factors is the more systematic integration of the issues of women and peace and security in the mandates given by the Security Council.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): I would like to say how pleased I am, Mr. President, that you have taken the initiative to hold this public debate on women and peace and security. France fully aligns itself with the statement that will be made shortly by the Finnish presidency of the European Union. Last year, as we marked the fifth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), we took stock for the first time of the implementation of that landmark text. That review enabled us to identify some progress, especially in terms of the role of women being taken into consideration in resolutions adopted by the Security Council. Unfortunately, it also revealed a number of gaps and unkept promises. The question is whether we have made progress since then.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“France, with its European partners, will continue to work for a comprehensive, just and lasting solution, based on the relevant Security Council resolutions, the terms of reference of the Madrid Conference, the principle of land for peace and the Arab Peace Initiative.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“France will continue its efforts and its contacts with all parties concerned to strengthen the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of Lebanon. It will also continue its efforts to help in the reconstruction of Lebanon and will host a conference on this subject in Paris next January. In conclusion, I would like to reaffirm our conviction that the conflict in the region will not be solved by force, but by negotiation and political solutions. With regard to the crises for which a lasting solution is essential for the future of the Middle East and beyond, diplomatic efforts must be intensified by the Secretary-General, the Quartet and other countries directly involved.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“The Israeli army has withdrawn from south Lebanon, with the exception of the northern part of Ghajar. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and the Lebanese army are continuing their deployment and strengthening in the south of the country, including along the Blue Line. The international community should continue to work towards the objectives that are laid out in the resolution: a permanent ceasefire and a long-term solution, which will include the unconditional freeing of the Israeli prisoners and the solving of the sensitive issue of Lebanese detainees in Israel, the implementation of resolutions 1559 (2004) and 1680 (2006), the solving of the Sheba'a Farms question, respect for the embargo on arms not authorized by the Government of Lebanon or by UNIFIL, and the cessation of Israeli overflights.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“Lastly the settlements and the continuing construction of the separation wall inside the occupied Palestinian territory Violate the geographic, economic and political viability of the future Palestinian State and must be stopped. The settlements in and around East Jerusalem, in particular in the so-called E-l Area, are also a source of a great deal of concern for us, because they risk separating East Jerusalem from its Palestinian environment, cutting up the West Bank into two parts and compromising the chances for the peace process. With regard to the situation in Lebanon, France is happy to see that the implementation of resolution 1701 (2006) is progressing. The cessation of hostilities is being respected more than two months after it was concluded.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“The formation of a national unity government on a platform that reflects the principles of the Quartet would be positive, both for the Palestinians and for the peace process. In the same way, France expects Israel to stop its disproportionate military operations against Palestinian cities and refugee camps and abstain from any unilateral measure that could weaken the Palestinian Authority as an institution and as a partner in negotiation. We condemn the repeated arrests of elected Palestinians, and once again we call upon Israel to free the members of the Government and Legislative Council and politicians that they have illegally imprisoned.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“We call upon the Palestinian Authority to adopt the necessary measures to stop the rocket firing and the acts of terrorism and Violence against Israel and to encourage the immediate release of the kidnapped Israeli soldier. We expect the Hamas-led Government to respect the three principles set out by the Quartet: renounce violence, recognize Israel and accept previous agreements. We also want the Palestinian Authority to ensure public order and put an end to the serious internal confrontations that we have seen. We renew our support for President Abbas and fully support his efforts to strengthen the Palestinian national consensus around the objectives that he has defended since he was elected to the presidency of the Palestinian Authority.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“In this respect, the latest communique of the Quartet opened up prospects that we hope will become reality. We hope that the Quartet will get down to preparing for an international conference to relaunch the peace process. The role of the countries in the region remains crucial, as was shown by the welcome initiative of the League of Arab States in September to reactivate the 2002 Beirut Summit peace plan. Of course, the action of the international community cannot be a substitute for determined action by the parties themselves, who must demonstrate responsibility, take up again the path of negotiation and respect their obligations.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“We cannot remain inactive, particularly given the disastrous economic situation in the Palestinian territories. France welcomes the re-starting of the temporary international mechanism, which makes it possible to channel assistance directly to the Palestinian people. However, this mechanism, although necessary, is not sufficient. Again, we call upon Israel to transfer taxes due to the Palestinian Authority. Full implementation of the agreement on access and movement, particularly through re-opening the crossing points to the Gaza Strip, is essential to the resumption of Palestinian economic activity. In the political sphere, the international community, above all, the Quartet, must be involved in solving this conflict, which remains a major source of instability and frustration in the region.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“France remains extremely concerned by the continuing deterioration in the security and humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and in the West Bank, and also by the lack of any progress in the Israeli-Palestinian dialogue. The continuing firing of home-made rockets from Gaza into Israeli territory and the continued intensification of Israeli military operations since the start of the summer, which have led to many civilian victims and have caused considerable material damage, are sources of profound concern for us. The recent inter-Palestinian clashes, particularly between the security forces in Gaza, are also very worrying. This volatile situation requires a strong and swift reaction from the international community and the parties to avoid additional deterioration, which would lead to further destabilization of the region.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): In taking the floor after Ambassador Voto-Bernales, I too would like to say how pleased we are to welcome him to the Council. I associate myself with the statement that will be made soon by the Ambassador of Finland on behalf of the European Union. I thank Mr. Alvaro de Soto for his statement, and I also welcome the work he is doing under difficult circumstances in Jerusalem, in the Palestinian territories and in Israel as Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. One month after the hope born of the meetings held in New York, and right here, within our Council, the Israeli-Palestinian crisis, unfortunately, has worsened.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“It was necessary also to ensure the effectiveness of these measures through cooperation by States, acting in conformity with international law, in the inspection of cargo to and from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Given the challenge posed by North Korea and in a context in which we must confront other proliferation crises, it was essential for the international community to be united and extremely firm. Through its unanimous decision, the Security Council has clearly demonstrated that North Korea's conduct will not be tolerated. We understand that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's full compliance with this resolution and the successful resumption of the Six- Party Talks would prompt the Council to act to lift the measures imposed by the resolution.”
2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source
“Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): By adopting resolution 1718 (2006) today, the Security Council has responded firmly to last Monday's announcement of a nuclear test by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. This firm response voices universal condemnation of that extremely serious act and the international community's determination with respect to the behaviour of Pyongyang. This resolution, under Chapter VII of the Charter, sets out a number of strong measures regarding the military programmes of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, in particular those related to missiles and weapons of mass destruction. It was necessary in particular to put an end to the importing and exporting by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea of material associated with those programmes.”
2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source
“France, furthermore, continues to advocate that the Counter-Terrorism Committee and its Executive Directorate continue their efforts in following up field visits and strengthening their cooperation with relevant international and regional organizations in order to improve the implementation by States of the Security Council's requests. In conclusion, I wish to recall the importance my country attaches to mobilizing all United Nations organs and agencies in combating terrorism. Here, France welcomed the General Assembly's adoption of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (General Assembly resolution 60/288). That document, which was largely inspired by the Secretary-General, for the first time creates consistency in the work done by all United Nations bodies in the area of counter- terrorism.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“That is fundamental, and it is on that aspect that the Committee should focus its work, using all of the tools at its disposal for engaging in dialogue with States. Resolution 1624 (2005) also calls upon States to develop a broader political approach to the problem, strengthening dialogue and mutual understanding. We think that this balance is important, because while counter-terrorism inevitably involves police, judicial and intelligence work, it cannot be successful in the long term unless it deals properly with factors that lead to the radicalization and recruitment of terrorists.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“The Counter-Terrorism Committee is mandated to include in its dialogue with States their efforts to implement resolution 1624 (2005) and to help build States' capacities in this area. I thank the Chair of the CTC for the report (S/2006/737) submitted to the Council on 15 September. It clearly is a point of departure; the Committee now needs to continue, at regular intervals, to assess the status of the implementation of resolution 1624 (2005). France attaches great importance to that resolution, which, for the first time, called upon States to act on the crucial problem of terrorist propaganda. Like resolution 1373 (2001), that resolution calls on States to adopt the necessary criminal laws to prohibit incitement to commit terrorist acts and to deny safe haven on their territory to those guilty of such conduct.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“Increased transparency would enhance justice and make it possible to improve the credibility of the Committee's work, particularly regarding Member States, which would facilitate cooperation by Member States with the Committee. It would also meet a need for effectiveness. We have proposed that a focal point be created to this end within the Secretariat to receive and transmit to the Committee de-listing requests from individuals on the list. I hope that guidelines will be speedily adopted on this basis by the 1267 Committee. Over the past three months, the Counter- Terrorism Committee (CTC) and the its Executive Directorate have done important work analysing initial reports received from States pursuant to resolution 1624 (2005).”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“This innovative cooperation has already enabled the Committee to acquire supplementary information relating to individuals and entities on the list and especially to mobilize Interpol's network in order to implement sanctions. We believe this cooperation should be further intensified and, in particular, the number of the notices accessible on the Interpol network should be increased. A review of the guidelines of the 1267 Committee is under way. It now needs to be speedily completed, particularly with regard to procedures for listing and de-listing, as well as to those relating to humanitarian exemptions, with a view to making those procedures both more transparent and more operational.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“This cooperative and interactive approach has helped States to take on board the objectives of non-proliferation formulated by the Security Council. By taking such an approach the Committee will do useful work under its second mandate. The Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions Committee, established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), has, since the adoption of resolution 1617 (2005), carried out important work in improving the sanctions regime in terms of making it more effective and more transparent. France welcomes the adoption of resolution 1699 (2006), which endorses the Committee's cooperation with Interpol and extends it to other sanctions Committees established by the Council.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source